91 teg 5 speed swap?

[jasoninarmy]

ok. i can buy a 91 integra 2 door automatic for $400. it needs a tranny. i was thinking "what a perfect opportunity for a 5 speed swap". well im new to the import scene and i'm wanting to know the basics i need for the swap... i already know a flywheel, clutch, tranny (cable or hydro?), clutch pedal, and shift linkage.

 

i was told the template for the shifter is already there, it just needs to be cut and drilled. do i need to change the ecu or harness?

[Kegger]

You'll need cable tranny, and for the rest of it refer to 90IntegraC1. He just did one in his DA so ask him all the ?s you've got.

 

Ecu will need to be changed but I'm pretty sure you can use the stock harness you'll just have a few extra plugs.

[90IntegraC1]

I did this in my DA....

 

What you need:

Tranny

Clutch

Pressure Plate

Flywheel

Flywheel Bolts

Pressure Plate Bolts

MT Intake Manifold

IACV

Shift Linkage

Shifter

Shifter Bushings

Pedal Assembly

Clutch Cable

Throttle Cable

Clutch Cable Brackets ( 2 on VC, 1 on Trans)

Reverse Switch on Trans

Wire the Reverse Switch

MT ABS Axle's, i used an AT Drivers Side Axle and just got a new PS ABS Axle

MT Starter Bolts, you can use the AT Starter, just need diff bolts

MT Cluster

Shift Boot

Shift Knob

The template is there, but we made a new one out of 1/4" thick metal (don't remember what kind)

 

I'm probably forgetting things....but if I think of them I'll post it up

 

Things to know:

 

You'll have to shim the PS Engine Mount in order for the engine to be 100% level, so take the mounting bolts to a hardware store and get the same bolts, but about 4" long instead of 2", then do what you want to raise the mount to the correct level height

 

You will be making trips to Acura for little parts like cotter pins, springs, bolts, etc... don't get frustrated.

 

We dropped the entire engine/trans just because it allowed more room to work with, it only takes about 30 minutes to drop a motor, take the time and do it. Some people prefer to just turn the brake assembly and pull out an axle and go from there, but I liked pulling the motor....

 

I installed Clutchmasters Clutch, PP, and Flywheel as well as a B&M Short Throw Shifter during the conversion. i recommend doing that so you don't have to go about dropping the trans again.

 

ECU: You can run the AT ECU, but I'd recommend just buying an OBD-0 MT ECU, i think it might be PR3, not too sure though. I'm running the AT ECU, AT Intake Manifold for now, and a disconnected IACV for idling purposes. I have the MT IM in my trunk, i just need a new IACV, and I'll be converting to OBD-1 and using a P72 ECU when I go ls vtec next month.

 

Fluids: Power Steering Fluid will drain out, obviously you'll need tranny fluid, and I suggest doing a coolant flush and an oil/oil filter change while you're at it. We also used some lubricant to put at the base of the shifter for ease of movement.

 

If you have any more questions feel free to ask, i'm on here everyday during class and before i go to bed....later.

[jasoninarmy]

i plan on getting majority of the parts @ the local JY. (besides the usual things u dont buy used.) flywheel bolts, throttle cable, and starter bolts arent the same? wtf? is the swap worth it??? and whats an iacv?

 

*on a side note, im mainly a ford guy. i can tell u damn near everything about 2 gen (91-96) escorts. i know the same swap on that car would only require FW (bolts are same), PP, clutch, clutch pedal w/ hoses, MT, slave cylinder, MT brake fluid reservior, shifter assembly w/ linkage and i think thats it....