Solid

I spend less than $2k on parts, but I also did "upgrades". It's not so inherently difficult, but you won't be prepared for some of the issues.

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CrackIzBaD

Hmm so what da ya say? Yay or nay for me with all the info I included? With my willing teacher and patience and time to spare? Also reason i dont want to sell car then buy 5spd, we fixed up a busted valve (motor. 3k) and also did some minor fixes on the car, although the fixing on the motor really encourages me to keep the car! Dont wanna end up w/ another messed up motor ...

Solid

Drive it until the AT dies.

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CrackIzBaD

It has died before, and we got it rebuilt, im just tired of AT and I don't want to go thru that again as well. But that would be the best option. How was your swap compared to a 5spd factory made prelude?

Solid

What do you mean?

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CrackIzBaD

Well as far as the swap being done, was it successful to handle reliably as a 5spd even tho it was factory made as an AT? Or somehow did the swap make it better than driving a factory 5spd? (I've heard that a few times haha due to flywheel etc.) Also isn't it possible to sell the AT tranny if it still works??

Solid

Sure you can sell an AT transmission.

"was it successful to handle reliably as a 5spd even tho it was factory made as an AT?" Still not sure what this means. Handle reliably?

I do have a fidanza flywheel, so it is different than a bone stock 5spd base. I also have a PSPEC short shifter, so that's different too. It's pretty hard to find two cars that are entirely identical.

Engagement was slightly later than a factory car, but it is very close to OEM after I installed the braket, spaced the pedal more, and re-adjusted everything.

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CrackIzBaD

So to you, was it worth the swap? Considering just about every other manual made prelude is abused, and/or above 100-120k mileage?

Solid

If I could go back I would not have done it any other way. Would I do it again? Nope.

If for some reason I wound up with another AT or had the opportunity to help swap one, there would be no way I'd do it.

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CrackIzBaD

Haha sounds like a one-hit-wonder kinda thing. But do you believe it is reasonable to consider doing so to have your car the way you want it.
And also considering that too many 5spds out there are all f-uped?
Just curious, what made it so difficult? Much of it is bolt on's correct? Is it just time-consuming ?

Solid

If you have no other option and the means, go for it. Otherwise sell car, buy 5spd.

See post #19.

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CrackIzBaD

How would a 4th gen do in 5th gen lude? Know someone selling a 4th gen tran for bout 600 roughly 70k mileage. Only reason he has it cuz he swapped it out for an LSD tranny. What ya think bout it? Heard its has longer gears, so better for upgrading isn't it?

Solid

That price is too high.

The 4th gen will give you better acceleration and less top end.

Like I was getting at way earlier in the thread. If you are going to go to all the trouble why use some other transmission? If you wanted 4th gen gearing get a 4th gen prelude.

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CrackIzBaD

[QUOTE=Solid;2897497]That price is too high.

Whats an ideal price for a 5th gen tranny? Two shops quoted around 600-750 for less than i believe 80k or around there? Does that seem right?

Solid

$600 for a 5th gen is much more reasonable. Like I posted a few times, go to Car-Part.com--Used Auto Parts Market.

I just saw one on there for $650 and 50K miles.

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CrackIzBaD

Cool thanks man, i really appreciate it. Ill let ya knw whats going on!!! Thanks again.