swapping transmission

[CB7freak92]

As i'm swapping my engine, is it a good idea to go through the trouble of converting my car to 5spd?
My current auto tranny is pretty much shot...it works, but it's got a huge hole in the bottom of it, and it leaks fluid everywhere. i'm constantly having to refill it.
ultimately, i want more performance from my car, so is it a better idea to get a new automatic tranny? or to convert to stick for the hell of it?

[GeoffM]

That completely up to you. Take into account all the factors, like the extra work involved in wiring a 5 speed. A huge factor: whichever one you can get for cheaper. Unless you have lots o cash

Have you tried JB welding material over the hole?

[CB7freak92]

thanks, man. i'll probly stick to the auto for now. because i really just need my car up and running. is there a huge performance difference with a 5spd?

[GeoffM]

Don't know. I'm in the same boat as you.
Although: from the manuals I have driven, they feel much faster then the automatics.

[CB7freak92]

ahaha, well thanks man. i'll probly just leave it auto for now. it's been a good while since i drove a stick anyways. i could always go back and do it after i learn more about it.

[Accrdwgnguy]

Auto will hold you back if you want more performance down the road, however if you are getting a complete swap package from a Prelude (H23A1 + auto trans) then go for it. Or another good condition F22 auto is acceptable and will live behind the H23 just fine.

[esskater892]

when mine was auto i raced a 5 speed and had less than stock exhaust and we were the same. its just funner to drive a 5 speed. if you want a 5 speed go ahead and swap it. however it takes 2 weeks to a month to get esp to make the mount and ship it its woth it to do it. i mean if your swaping your engine, and you want to to the 5 speed swap everything bolts up just the same. its just the wiring thats tricky. other than that its really just a matter of pulling the tranz out and putting the manual stuff in.