Automatic to Manual Tranny Swap?

[yorrikviper]

Hey all,
I know a bit about cars but one thing i have never attempted is a tranny swap. My 95 del sol vtec 1.6L SI is a automatic which sux and i want a stick (much more fun). Anyone done it? Is it hard? and What do i need?
thanks!

[94SolGrl]

there's a mount that has to be welded on. That's all you have to change about the car's frame. Other than that, it's a direct drop in for the 5 speed. You need that mount, a welding tool of some sort to bolt it in, and a manual tranny as far as components go. You'll also need about a weekend and a good lift for your car, since it's gonna be up there for a while. It wouldn't hurt to have an engine hoist as well, just to keep you extra safe. You might wanna see about getting a gauge bezel from a 5 speed, as well.... not the gauges themself... just the black thing that goes around them. The one for an auto tranny has the cutout showing what gear you're in. The one for the 5 speed doesn't. Good luck, and I strongly reccommend keeping a how to VERY handy.

[yorrikviper]

Wow coooool. Ok. Well i can weld. Oh yeah... you wouldnt happen to know where i could get those parts...and what about a clutch pedal??
thanks,
yorrikviper

[94SolGrl]

the tranny will come on an engine swap, or you can get one on ebay usually pretty cheap..... and the clutch pedal/the hydraulics that go with it are a BITCH

[papacito4545]

My Brother In Law Just Last Week Converted His 91 Civic Hatchback From Automatice To A 5 Speed Stick. He Said All That Was Needed Was To Get Another Fly Wheel.

[yorrikviper]

Damn... i have to swap engines? isnt that really expensive? Are there places that will just do the tranny?