5 speed swap

[vigor-accord]

The pros and cons to swapping are just the same as the pros and cons of having a manual transmission. It's not that difficult of a concept to grasp. Do you want to shift your gears manually, or not? If you don't see the benefit, don't do it.

There are so many things in life that we don't see the benefits to until others suggest/speak of them, then we ASK a few questions and decide if it is for us. Thanks for your answer though.

The reason I asked is because I have 2 Accords and I recently came across 2 more; one of the 2 has a 5 speed and low miles (wrecked) and the other is nearly rust free, but needs an engine swap. Thanks for all answers.

[kamaccord]

What are the pros and cons of swapping in a manual 5 speed. I searched the forum and I have found post on completing the swap but haven't found any on the pros and cons of the swap.

The total costs (parts and labor) for such a swap.

[vigor-accord]

The total costs (parts and labor) for such a swap.

I will be able to do it when the city gets off my back (10 cars at one residence against city ordinance) or I finish parting out some of the cars I have. Parts should be minimal because donor car is complete.

[deevergote]

There are so many things in life that we don't see the benefits to until others suggest/speak of them, then we ASK a few questions and decide if it is for us. Thanks for your answer though.

I only get irritated when it seems that you're merely trying to whore your way to 30 posts by asking "what's good about a manual transmission". I figured it'd be nicer of me to say "do it if you want, don't do it otherwise" and not lock your thread, rather than deleting it and costing you half your post count. It is only because I have seen you being helpful to others that I did not do that.

The pros and cons of a manual transmission are this:

Pros:
stock for stock, manual is faster
less drivetrain loss
internal parts don't wear as quickly (though the synchronizers DO wear on our cars)
A clutch is relatively easy to replace
better fuel economy
you feel more "in touch" with your car
other tuners will have more respect for your car.

Cons
no transmission fluid dipstick
you need to weld, or get a custom mount, to properly convert
manual transmission in traffic is no fun
stopping on a hill can be a scary experience, even after you're familiar with manual
it's easier to lose traction if you aren't careful in bad weather
accidentally stalling out makes you feel really really stupid.

[trick]

con if the swap isnt done right you can be replacing your clutch every month -_- happen to my cousin's friend.

[deevergote]

That's not the transmission swap though... that's a bad clutch install. When you install a new clutch, the flywheel must be new or resurfaced. Everything must be torqued down properly, and then broken in correctly.

[WtbRHD]

I only get irritated when it seems that you're merely trying to whore your way to 30 posts by asking "what's good about a manual transmission". I figured it'd be nicer of me to say "do it if you want, don't do it otherwise" and not lock your thread, rather than deleting it and costing you half your post count. It is only because I have seen you being helpful to others that I did not do that.

The pros and cons of a manual transmission are this:

Pros:
stock for stock, manual is faster
less drivetrain loss
internal parts don't wear as quickly (though the synchronizers DO wear on our cars)
A clutch is relatively easy to replace
better fuel economy
you feel more "in touch" with your car
other tuners will have more respect for your car.

Cons
no transmission fluid dipstick
you need to weld, or get a custom mount, to properly convert
manual transmission in traffic is no fun
stopping on a hill can be a scary experience, even after you're familiar with manual
it's easier to lose traction if you aren't careful in bad weather
accidentally stalling out makes you feel really really stupid.

think everyones been there