i am new to the civic scene........just trying to find out if and how i can swap out the tranny. i have an automatic right now and i would like to put in a manual. also, where might i be able to find a manual tranny??

 

You should just save up the money and do a B16 swap with a mt. You will have to find a pedal assembly also to replace the stock 2 pedal set up. You could prob get the whole thing done for 2000 or under. I had an 89 dx auto and i did a B16 LSD swap with mt and it was the ****. Fast as hell. A cheaper way to go would be an LS swap which would cost u almost half as much and give you some more torque but no vtec. The cost of converting your SOHC just wouldnt be worth the price. Good Luck!

 

For that one reply, whats an LS. Im new as well dont know the lingo. And b16 what car(s) is that in? I dont know much Im lloking for an engine for an 88 hatchback DX

 

Ls is a b18a/b out of an acura integra
B16 99 civic si among other JDM cars
A B18a orB20(CRV) or a gen 1 B16(cable trans) would be a good swap for you....the B16 is the most costly