I drive an automatc ex, was wondering what the best option for making the car fast was.......taking into consideration a strict budget (at the time) and need for reliability...Was thinking of a USDM automatic LS swap with forced induction or heavy engine work..give me your opinions

 

Just get rid of the auto tranny, working with an auto is such a hassle.

 

auto :thumbup: sounds like a good plan to me

 

yeah, but the labor on installing a manual would be half of what the car is worth alone (around 3-4 thousand).. already priced that

 

LS is a good swap for the 5th gen. If you were running a manual you'd run a 14.8-15.2, depending on driver.

An auto will sap a lot of that power though. Personally I'd do a manual conversion if you're truly serious about performance. If it's more expensive than the car, get another Civic.

 

Inlinepro does auto to 5-speed conversions for $1000 last time I called them.

 

No shit??

 

diy you'll learn alot, and you'll save money. good luck welding the upper transmission mount.

 

Is there any reason why you don't want to sell the car other than a few hassles? Honestly, you're way better off selling the car and getting a manual tranny car. You could even pick one up with a messed up motor if you plan on swapping it out.

 

:doh: I should've done that.

Unless you have a super big attachment to your car, h: just sell your car and buy the same car with a manual transmission