Ok so I know there are many forums showing how to do this but Im finding some steps are not illustrated very well. This is the way I did it so Hopefully I dont leave any steps out I am writing strictly from memory now. Please feel free to correct me or even add some steps in order to shortcut mine.
I will also take lots of pics and hopefully capture all parts needed. I would highly suggest reading over this many times before starting and making sure you have it planned out in your head before starting.· The online manual I used for a reference for some of this info is: http: //media.
These steps are for my 8. Lude 2ws (B2. 0A5)Parts Needed · Pedal Assembly w/clutch pedal· Manual Transmission · Manual Transmission Starter· Flywheel W/8 Bolts· Throw- out Bearing· Clutch alignment tool (TAT- 5. Transmission Mount For Manual· Clutch Pressure Regulator· Clutch W/ 6 Bolts· Clutch Cover· Clutch Master Cylinder· Clutch Slave Cylinder· Shifter Assembly· Shift Linkage W/ Trans Bracket· ( Cont Auto Cru) MT· Brake sensor on pedal W/plug· Clutch sensor On Pedal W/plug · Box of Sandwich Bags for All Bolts and Small Parts& 2 ft of heater hose the orig hose is to short.
. automatic to manual conversion prelude si (lude1888). Honda Prelude Manual transmission conversion! aznevanchoi: Honda Prelude: 1: 03-31-2007 01:32 AM: clutch problems, clutch pedal won't come up: FLCivic. 06-30-2004 03:48 PM: Tags: 94, 99, auto, automatic, conversion, converted, h23a1, honda, jdm, manual, pedal, perlude, prelude, si, stick. Honda Prelude Forum » Site Navigation » Home » Forum » Photo Gallery » Active Topics » » AutoGuide.com Links > Car Reviews > Honda Car Reviews > New Cars > 2013 Honda. 99 prelude base auto to manual tranny swap. manual transmission mount/bracket shifter cables clutch/brake pedal shifter/ linkage etc.
. but I am unsure because it used to be an automatic but the owner did a manual transmission swap. Is there | | | | | |. Transmission & Drivetrain; Honda-Tech Marketplace. For Sale; Want to Buy; Classifieds: Forced Induction; Vehicles for sale; Motorcycles; Wheels; Sales Feedback. Honda-Tech > Honda and Acura Model-Specific Technical Forums > Honda Prelude: Automatic to Manual Transmission Swap, any problems? Auto to manual conversion. Is it posable to convert an auto transmission fifth gen prelude to a 5 speed manual? If so how hard would this be, and what would be needed to do it? Thanks Remove. Location: Peoples Republik of Kalifornistan. Posts: 1,838 iTrader: Feedback Score: 0 reviews. Auto Trans to Manual Swap Guide - Honda Prelude Forum : Honda Prelude Forums hope you got a few grand handy. _____ 10' FA5 / Legacy GT Wagon I don't visit forums much, but when I.
List of Honda transmissions. This article does not cite any sources. Please help improve this article. Instead, the Hondamatic and its successors use traditional, individual gears on parallel axes like a manual transmission, with each gear ratio engaged by a separate hydraulic clutch pack. Honda was forced to invent their new system due to the vast array of patents on automatic transmission technology held by BorgWarner and others.
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Oh and you will need three M1. X 1. 5. 0P X 9. 0mm bolts for the trans mount. Ok I think were ready to get started now: 1.
Jack up the car and secure it on jack stands. Very important remember safety 1st. I knew a guy who died cuz the car fell on him. Remove all the Trans Fluid and Radiator Fluid. Remove Battery & for comfort I also removed the tray 1.
Remove Intake and any other things that will be in your way. I removed both axles 3. Nut and both sides of your fender well suspension 6. Now I removed the axel haft shaft 7. I went back up top and removed all the wiring and fluid linkage attached to the Auto Transmission. Remove the Starter and starter wiring.
Remove center beam 6 bolts. Remove all Transmission Bolts 1.
Crawl back under and remove the rear engine mount bolts. Then remove the Flywheel cover. Unbolt the 1. 0mm bolts behind the torque converter.
The transmission will come off if you skip this step but Im sure it will be allot easier if you do unbolt them first. I kind of cheated by just cutting the automatic shift linkage with my wheel grinder on the interior and under but, the way you should do it is unbolt the heat shield under the car (4 bolts) slide it down and there is one 1. The Trans should slide out with a wiggle if not use a long screw driver to pry it but dont force it.
Remember its soft metal and you dont want to oh Shit it. Now there are 2 lines that you will no longer need and can either be capped off or just leave be. Once you have it out lets get started on the interior fun: 1. Remove the center council radio, ash tray, etc. I removed the whole dash and steering column just to be easier on me. Removing the steering column is just one 1. No need to undo all the wires that are connected.
Remove the steering wheel cover part that covers the fuse box if you havent removed the whole dash. Remove the steering wheel cover top and bottom. Now undo all the wiring connected to the shifter assembly but dont just cut them pull them out like youre supposed to. Remove everything so the 4 1. Now some people have 1 or 2 of those 1. Me being a one man show I figured I would get my trusty cutting wheel out and cut the heads off and knock them through with a hammer. Now you should just have all those pretty wires and the pedal assembly thats left.
Remove the pedals. There is a plug were the clutch master cylinder should be knock it out. There is a plug also were the shifter cables go knock that out to I just used a long pry bar with light force. Since your still jerkin around under the dash there is a small box on your left with one plug called the CONT AUTO CRU dont bother looking for the words there on top. AT unplug it and remove it (its held by 2 little screws feel for them with your girly fingers and remove) some people say its not necessary but I did it. I think you are ready for the install now: 1. First thing I did was fish the shift cables through that hole in the fire wall.
This I used 2 people and tied 5. I was fishing through and have one person pulling the cord and letting loose while the other under the hood pulling and pushing till they come through. Prepare yourself for some frustration. Now youre going to set up your shifter assembly dont bolt it down just yet but attach the cables were they go with on the shifter assembly and clip them down. Now youre going to set up your tranny by attaching the throw- out bearing to the forks. The slave cylinder needs to be off for installation.
Bolt down your fly wheel 8, 1. Install your clutch and finger tight it on then install the clutch alignment tool and torque down the 6 bolts 1. Prelude. Manual/6. Making space for the manual tranny mount, this step is a hell of a lot easier with the tranny off trust me. The pictures should be enough explanation. Once the holes are drilled then undo the mount and bolts.
Bolt up your new Manual pedal assembly with clutch pedal. Get your clutch master cylinder and fish it in the correct spot and bolt down. Clutch Master Cylinder.
Then slide the trans under the car and raise it with a jack up to the engine and wiggle her on. Remember not to force anything and also make sure nothing has moved in the way to were the engine and trans meet. I believe there is two.**1. Finger tighten a few of the trans bolts. Remove the speed sensor. It pulls out with I nice tug.
Then while its hanging bolt down the shift linkage and connect it. Slide the speed sensor back on in. Then tighten all transmission bolts down, there should be 6 total.
Then bolt up your new Manual Transmission bracket and get her tight. Since the holes are already pre- cut then it will be level. Then raise your trans up to the mount and bolt up the 3 transmission mounting bolts. Crawl under and bolt up the rear engine mount to the trans 4 bolts. Then the clutch cover plate 3, 1.
Then the engine stiffener 4 bolts. Slide the half shaft over the exhaust then into the transmission making sure its fully in so the holes of the half shaft mount line up. Now youre just about done. Bolt up your center beam 6 bolts.
Now install the slave cylinder 2 bolts and run your hose from the slave cyl to the pressure reg. Install your starter 2 bolts and wire it. Youre going to have an extra Throttle control cable just detach it and toss. Slide your axels in. Re- install all your fender well suspension 2. Bolt down the NEW 3.
Put your tires back on 3. Lower your car down and place on level ground. Pop the hood and notice how the radiator hose doesnt fit. You can do one of two things now either cut the pipe to proper length or use the manual pipe from the donor car.
I just cut it. Works good for me. Just dont cut too much. Remove the transmission fill bolt and fill till it pours back at you. And bolt up. 3. 4.
Bolt up your cool Manual shift lever and assembly 4 1. Electrical Portion Courtesy of Daily Interludes wiring write up: http: //www. Wiring (all at the connector that used to plug into the shift position console switch): a. Starter (?): There are 2 larger black/white wires that you'll need to crimp together to start the car. Cruise: There is a black and a pink wire which both need to be crimped together for cruise (you won't have clutch disable though..
Beatngyou. 27- I just used the (cont auto cru cont) from the manual donor car and butt connected the pink wire on the clutch sensor on the pedal and the plug that goes into the (cont auto cru cont) MT. Then just grounded the ground wire on the chassis. Reverse lights.. There is a pair of wires on the tranny that need to be connected to the same colored wires from the Shift Position Console Switch inside . Optional: You can swap out the gauge cluster though it's not necessary Much Thanks to: ·Daily Interlude - wiring guide/electrical portion ·Schuyler. Luzer tranny fill pic. Beatngyou. 27's Auto to Manual Trans Swap: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
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