I have a friend that just bought a 92 Civic DX. I let him get my extra 93 Ex Civic motor (1.6 SOHC VTEC) and ECU. He doesn't have the cash at this time to get an EX or Si tranny. I know the tranny will bolt up but will it cause any problems. I told him the gear ratios were different and the car would probably top out faster but that is about it for my knowledge. I also told him the tranny wouldn't be able to sustain constant abuse of driving it hard because of the increased hp. What are some other issues with the DX 5speed tranny mated to the EX motor with the VTEC hooked up?

 

DX gearing is longer. It'll take longer to accellerate.

 

aint it only a few hp more? im sure the trans probly hold up...unless its kinda messed up already.. but guys with turbos add alot more power and their trans are doing ok.

 

You'll be fine. Slow, but fine. The Ex or Si tranny will give you much better acceleration.

You're not going to destroy it by feeding 130hp to it.:thumbup: