Automatic civic tranny

[d4h8a1]

I'm rebuilding a L4 auto tranny that came out of an '88 civic sedan. Every really looks in good shape, all the gears and clutches as well as most filters and valve bodys look pretty good, but there are a multitude of parts you need to replace putting the thing back together. Where would I be able to find a quality rebuild kit for this thing? (price is no object) The only rebuild kits I can find are for more popular(?) american stuff.

Also, I've heard briefly about a "shift kit" that can make the shifts faster. That doesnt seem like it would work... is it a real thing or just another import gimmick ?

[Hilikus Funkin]

there are shift kits, but why bother... itll still be slow.

[d4h8a1]

good point.... but where do people get their hands on these things?

[icE_x]

levelten.com?

[SiZ]

Gah! As far as speed goes, gearing is very important to a light weight - low powered car. Learn to drive a 5 speed if you want to be faster.

[d4h8a1]

I guess honda automatics last forever. Nobody makes rebuild kits for them. Thanks anyway guys.

[tbone47129]

A shift kit reduces slipage between the friction disk in the tranny.By causing the transmission to engage the friction disk faster.The firmer the shift the less slipage.The less slipage the less heat build up.Heat is the #1 cause of transmission failure.The softer shift you get in most cars is slippage.they build them like that because most people dont like a hard shift.Why would you need a shift kit in a honda? My 1989 civic with 165,000 on it without a shift kit will jerk your head off on full throttle shifts.

[icE_x]

my auto shifts hard

[1PhatCX]

i'd put a shift kit in a honda it would be fun, chirping 2nd and 3rd gear

i loved the ride in my buddys stang with his shift kit, all it does is keep the power to the ground constantly, altho there are some shiftkits out there that are very harsh and that "chirp" u hear is actually the tires locking up for a second when it shifts


as for a rebuild kit, try the dealership, i'm sure they can get one

[skotman]

that chirping can't be a good thing.

[SSJSubgeta]

well my friend has a 92 Civic sedan and did a 94 Si motor swap. He also put a "torque converter" in an automatic tran. its pretty fast. I dont know if you ever heard of a torque converter but ill get more info from him tomorrow...

[1PhatCX]

uhhh, torque converters belong on automatic cars

[icE_x]

rofl

[Figori]

Stall converter..... Not torque converter...

[crxlvr]

i have a 3500 stall on ym torque converter id suggest just going to a dealer and looking for rebuild kits.