converting from auto to manual???
05-30-2006, 07:03 PM
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Very expensive, and on an accord (i love my car too) its not worth it at all. I mean, it would be one thing if you gained some kinda hp. But to do it just to do it is a waste of money, you should just buy a new engine. It would be cheaper in labor
06-01-2006, 11:27 PM
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whats your definition of very expensive?
i did it about 2-3 yrs ago. all parts (except new exedy cerametallic racing clutch) was about $650. took me about 2 full days of labor. not a waste of money for me at all cuz im now boosted. boost on an auto = death.
i did it about 2-3 yrs ago. all parts (except new exedy cerametallic racing clutch) was about $650. took me about 2 full days of labor. not a waste of money for me at all cuz im now boosted. boost on an auto = death.
06-03-2006, 10:26 AM
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Like i said, the labor would be more then the cost of a new engine. $65 an hour x 48 hours = $3100 plus the parts $650 plus shipping, and your past 4 grand without any added horse power.
06-03-2006, 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by bonestock
whats your definition of very expensive?
i did it about 2-3 yrs ago. all parts (except new exedy cerametallic racing clutch) was about $650. took me about 2 full days of labor. not a waste of money for me at all cuz im now boosted. boost on an auto = death.
i did it about 2-3 yrs ago. all parts (except new exedy cerametallic racing clutch) was about $650. took me about 2 full days of labor. not a waste of money for me at all cuz im now boosted. boost on an auto = death.
06-03-2006, 07:36 PM
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what year is the car? but yeah, at retail, people are right. not worth the money. just sell the accord and buy a prelude instead. many people have done the swap and are happy with it. but it's just not cost-effective. my gf's 94 accord with 160k is a great car, but for $4000 it can be replaced. if you have A LOT into the car already, have it totally customized the way you want, it might be worth swapping an h22 in, but that's still like a $4000 - $6000 endeavor if you have a shop do it. $6000 will get you a 5th gen prelude. it will be a beat-up/salvage title lude, but it's a lude.