well like how much we talkin to maybe swap out for maybe a GSR. will it cost alot to get it put in and to do all the mods to change the tranny( like having to do body work to add extra pedal and whatever has to be done for the shifter and whatever else like that)

 

am having a gsr jdm swap soon. the complete swap from ls to gsr will be about 450 dollars if you have a proffessional do it.the motor ,ecu,tranny and drive shaft come with the complete swap. jdm b18c is rated at 180hp around 3100.oo for all pluse 300 for shipping.I would do the swap myself if I had a place or garage which i dont .

 

as far as the ls/vtec swaps i heard too many horror stories and therefore I have no plans on doing one.

 

The horror stories is because people don't understand that you can't take a stock LS block to 8k....probably 7500-7600 max. The stock rod bolts like to strech...hello spun bearing and rod knock. Most people are too cheap, and too dumb to build the motor properly, they just want an "LSVTEC cuz it's fast and cheap y0, I'm a racer." News flash, it's not cheap, and it's not easy. If you build it correctly, it will last.

 

I know having an auto tranny is a major cause of lose of hp.. so how much better would it run if i just swap tranny, if possible? They did make ls 5-speeds right?

 

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Yes, a lot of them.

The you will get a few more wheel HP (from less drivetrain loss) and a much quicker overall feel with a five speed manual. I would not even consider an LS/VTEC auto. The transaxle is not really strong enough for it and you will loose too much power through it.

 

Any idea were i can get the tranny and how much?also price to install?

 

You can get the transaxles and parts anywhere, the price of conversion varies widely by the shop that does it.

 

www.thepartstrader.com LS tranny for about 400....instead of a auto

 

An LS transaxle should be a little cheaper then $400, IMHO.