auto to manual conversion

[_CiVIC_]

anybody have an idea how much it would cost to do a auto to manual conversion on a Honda Civic VTi 4 door (98mod). I was thinking of just that standard manual gearbox the rest of the d16y motors came with. Anybody know roughly how much it would cost?

[KB]

might be bit more expensive in your case. but I guy from our club in perth had an auto - manual conversion completed on his EG si for $1800 inclusive of parts and laybour. This included gearbox, pedal assebley and all that crap. Should be around about the same cost for you I assume. But it all depends on how new, and what condition D-series Gearbox you use.

-Kyle

[_CiVIC_]

hmm honestly, my brother just explained to me that it would be more cost effective to wait for an engine conversion (b16a) that includes all those parts. So I may as well wait.. and cope with my auto (arghhh frustration) hehe but it's a CVT so i can work from low gears up to Drive.. but I wonder could that have an adverse effect on my transmission..

[Pda]

hey...did u eva find out how much it would have cost ya?! i wanted to change too...but neva knew how much....heard roughy bout 1700-2000...but not sure...

[Scoota]

[QUOTE=_CiVIC_]hmm honestly, my brother just explained to me that it would be more cost effective to wait for an engine conversion (b16a) that includes all those parts. QUOTE]

True

A front cut is a cheap way of gettin new engine/box etc
and the engine upgrade would be a good idea.

Converting to manual can mean your car will be off the road for a while, have you thought about this? All depends on what cluth/flywheel you wanna run and what power you're aiming for.

Personally i'd go for B16A front cut if I was you

[Mr delSol]

sorry to jump it like this but I was going to do the same thing for my car (B16A8 conversion) but found a better car that came with the B16 so now left with the complete conversion kit. If you are interested I can sell that to you. (Melb)

[SiR JDM]

what is a b16a8 dude?

[bubblecivic]

Have you thought about selling it and purchasing a manual one? Saves the car being off the road and a car that has a manual gearbox from factory will ofcourse be more reliable then those that are converted.