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    D16-Y8 auto to 5 speed swap

    The car was totaled only because the owner was friends with an insurance adjuster. I bought the car for $2000, it only has 30K miles on it. I have worked on it all summer and have it about ready to paint. Doing 4 shades of House of Kolor paint . If I would have bought the car off of a lot, I...
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    Sound damping material

    The best deadening material would have to be the spray in type, but if you are looking for something cheaper than Dynamat, try searching for V-Block. We use it at the stereo shop I used to work for. It does pretty good at stopping some of those annoying rattles!
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    new cd player

    Crutchfield sux and so does Sony Explod. Go local to get the best deal. As far as the MP3 lineup for under $300, a JVC or Panasonic would be your best bet. The Alpine will be a little more pricey, but you get what you pay for
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    D16-Y8 auto to manual conversion

    thank you guys for the reply...Do you have any idea as to where I can get a good deal on the harness or the ECU? I figure I would be best just to check some junk yards. If I have trouble with the intake manifold, would the best route be to get an aftermarket one and order it for the 5speed D16...
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    D16-Y8 auto to manual conversion

    I have a 2000 Honda Civic EX. I am wanting to swap the automatic transmission with a 5 speed transmission from a 2000 civic hatchback. Will I have to swap the ECU or can I just cut the extra wires going to the auto tranny? Will the wiring harness outside of the firewall be the same for the 5...
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    Vaccum Problem

    I am having the same trouble with my 2000 Civic Ex, if you find a good site, please forward it to me...Thanks
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    d16y8 engine, tranny, etc

    Is the tranny a 5-speed? If so, will you part out the ECU and the wiring harness
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    D16-Y8 auto to 5 speed swap

    I have a 2000 Honda Civic EX. I am wanting to swap the automatic transmission with a 5 speed transmission from a 2000 civic hatchback. Will I have to swap the ECU or can I just cut the extra wires going to the auto tranny? Will the wiring harness outside of the firewall be the same for the 5...
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