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FlyBoy86 · 07-04-2009, 11:02 PM

Hi everybody! I'm new to HS forums so I hope i'm posting this in the right place.

I asked this same question on another car forum and got mainly skepticism, so i'm hoping you guys can point me in the right direction!

I hate the granny-shifter in my '99 Accord (nice car otherwise) and I want to retro-fit with a manual trans. I have enough car know-how to change my oil, and maybe install a new battery so my friend(s) will be doing most of this work.

Questions:
1. Is this even possible, realistically?

2. How much can I expect to spend on parts? I suspect I won't be able to find absolutely everything I need @ the salvage yard.

3. Do I REALLY need to change the radiator too?

Thanks!

FB86

BrutalB83 · 07-05-2009, 10:04 PM

Why would you need to change the radiator? And yes, this is very possible. Honda enthusiasts do it all the time. All you need is to source all the parts that would be a manual transmission Accord (transmission, pedals, shift linkage, shifter, clutch lines, ECU, etc.)...

FlyBoy86 · 07-05-2009, 11:59 PM

Well the radiator has an intercooler just for the trans fluid, so can I simply pull the lines and plug this up, by-passing the intercooler altogether and still have a functional radiator ?

AHHVTEC · 07-06-2009, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlyBoy86

Well the radiator has an intercooler just for the trans fluid, so can I simply pull the lines and plug this up, by-passing the intercooler altogether and still have a functional radiator ?

yes

07-04-2009, 11:02 PM	#1
FlyBoy86 Greenhorn Join Date: Jul 2009 Age: 22 Posts: 2 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 0	Auto to manual Swap 99 Accord 2.3L4 Hi everybody! I'm new to HS forums so I hope i'm posting this in the right place. I asked this same question on another car forum and got mainly skepticism, so i'm hoping you guys can point me in the right direction! I hate the granny-shifter in my '99 Accord (nice car otherwise) and I want to retro-fit with a manual trans. I have enough car know-how to change my oil, and maybe install a new battery so my friend(s) will be doing most of this work. Questions: 1. Is this even possible, realistically? 2. How much can I expect to spend on parts? I suspect I won't be able to find absolutely everything I need @ the salvage yard. 3. Do I REALLY need to change the radiator too? Thanks! FB86

07-05-2009, 10:04 PM	#2
BrutalB83 Brutal Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rochester Hills, MI Age: 26 Posts: 7,822 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 97 Integra LS Coupe Rep Power: 191	Why would you need to change the radiator? And yes, this is very possible. Honda enthusiasts do it all the time. All you need is to source all the parts that would be a manual transmission Accord (transmission, pedals, shift linkage, shifter, clutch lines, ECU, etc.)... __________________ If you find something I say helpful, please send some rep my way! Also, DO NOT PM me with tech questions! Use the forums so we can all benefit from the answers. I will NOT respond to tech-related PMs... PSN Network ID: BrutalB83

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07-05-2009, 11:59 PM	#3
FlyBoy86 Greenhorn Join Date: Jul 2009 Age: 22 Posts: 2 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 0	Well the radiator has an intercooler just for the trans fluid, so can I simply pull the lines and plug this up, by-passing the intercooler altogether and still have a functional radiator ?

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