Auto to 5 speed tranny swap... - Honda Prelude Forum

EXCLSiVE96 · 02-28-2002, 07:23 PM

WSUP everyone, new to this site. I'm finally getting a tranny swap auto- 5spd and need opinions on a clutch among other things. I was quoted 2K for the tranny and install- its off of a 96 H23A w/50K miles. 2nd I had a few people suggest that I go with a Clutch Masters stage 3 clutch also a Fidanza lightened flywheel. Is the FW worth it? I know I need a new clutch, but will a FW really give that much gain for an extra $450-$500? Someone also suggested to just have the stock flywheel resurfaced and balanced instead. Any pros or cons?
Currently I'm running I/H/E cam gears, pulleys, FPR, and 55 shot of nitrous with plans of upgrading my ignition and going to a 75 shot. Is the CM stage 3 a good clutch for my setup? I'm not really looking for harsh shifting and want a steetable clutch. Thanks for any and all opinions,
Phil

OutlawLude · 03-01-2002, 02:06 AM

The stage 3 is good for an all around street/strip clutch. The flywheel is definitely worth it, and you should also go with an LSD while you are at it. It will save you money in the long run if you are planning on doing it sometime soon.

Scalifludesi · 03-02-2002, 07:27 PM

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Originally posted by EXCLSiVE96
Currently I'm running I/H/E cam gears, pulleys, FPR, and 55 shot of nitrous with plans of upgrading my ignition and going to a 75 shot.

Whoa you're juicing your lude with an auto?

How's the auto tranny holding up?

EXCLSiVE96 · 03-04-2002, 06:16 PM

The Auto is holding up great no problems yet

I was hoping to run the car at the track this past Saturday to see the difference before the swap, but it rained. I'm on my 2nd bottle so and mu auto only has 43K miles.

Later

Prelude2War · 03-05-2002, 04:36 AM

2000 bucks to swap the tranny

wow!

EXCLSiVE96 · 03-05-2002, 04:47 PM

n/m

Prelude2War · 03-05-2002, 04:49 PM

how much can you get the tanny for? why not do it your self? 2000 bucks is alot of $$

you could almost buy a h22a and put it in your self..

EXCLSiVE96 · 03-05-2002, 07:28 PM

Not sure how much the shop is getting it for. If I could do it myself I would , but some things are better left to the professionals. I can't risk damaging the car, I did it once already and after that I wanted to just get rid of it, I was so pissed about it . Well its pretty much too late now, already put a 1K deposit down on it.
Oh well this will probably be the single best mod I can do to the car besides nitrous.
Later