dx2gsr

OK, this is my first swap. I probably have some stupid questions but here goes:

I am swapping a 96 LS Teg motor into a 95 DX. The swap came with an auto tranny but I am looking to sell that for a manual. The DX already has a manual tranny in it. My question is, can I run the LS motor with the manual tranny with the original ECU from the auto? I've read about non-VTEC to VTEC ECU change out but we arent dealing with a VTEC change or a change in the fuel maps.

I was also wondering if the wiring plugs on the DX would plug into the LS ECU or if I had to go the distance and mate the two wiring harness's?

dx2gsr

also, will the axles from the auto tranny work with the manual?

Civic2Scooby

you will need the ecu from a manual
yes the ecu will plug right into the dx harness
you cannot use the auto half shaft on the manual, but I do beleive the axles are the same.

dx2gsr

thats what i was afraid of....thanks for your help

dx2gsr

so basically what i need to get is:
the manual tranny
a flywheel
a manual LS ECU
a manual half shaft-LS
and the shift linkage?

please add/correct me if im wrong

Civic2Scooby

that is correct.

double check on the axles though, see if the part numbers are the same. I know for a fact the half shaft doesnt work, but the axles may not work as well. Also when you get the manual tranny make sure it has the tranny motor mount. The automatic mount is a little different.

dx2gsr

cool....thanks a lot for your help

i guess i could've just looked up an auto to manual swap thread but it didnt hit me until this morning.

Thanks again.