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I have an HX tranmission (5 speed, with 85K on it) now but the bearings are out of it and its getting worse. So i decided i'm just going to buy a new transmission and put it in. I found two different transmissions and wanted your guys opinions/input on them

1. 2004 Base model transmission, 5 speed, 46k. I can get it for 316 shipped

2. 2003 Base model transmission, 5 speed, 38k. I can get it for 350 shipped.

Is my best bet going with a base transmission or an EX? I would like a little more acceleration then what I get with the HX tranny. Is their anything I should ask the junkyard before buying the transmission? any thoughts/opinions would be greatly appreciated. thanks guys.

 
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anyone?

 
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Both the LX and EX trannys have lower gear ratios then the HX MT so either one will be a bit quicker (The EX is a bit quicker then the LX also). If your in socal I can make you a good deal on a LX tranny I have spare

 
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nah bro im from wisconsin. Is their any way you would be willing to ship at all? let me know the info on the transmission like year, mileage, type of tranny, etc. Maybe I can work something out with you.

 
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I was hoping you where closer to my area. Shipping is gonna be expensive. You are probably better off getting one of those other used trannys. The one I have has 118k miles on it but I just replaced the input shaft bearing since it was starting to go. Then I cleaned and spec'd everything out using the honda service manual The gears and synchros show almost no wear. Ive rebuilt a few honda trannys including my GF's auto so its done right.
2001 LX MT 118k miles Freshly Rebuilt!

 
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yeah i think im going to go with the 04 transmission. thats the input i have been getting. So is it better off for me to fix my old one or just buy this one and throw it in? Also will I need to replace my clutch? its has 85K on it. Thanks guys

 
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Replace your clutch...
If it was me I would just replace the bad bearing(s), usually its the Input shaft bearing that goes bad in our civics. I would say If you can do the work you may only have the IPS bearing bad and thats only about $25 so ya... If a shop is gonna do it then get the newer trans since a shop will prolly charge you 300-400 anyway to replace just one bearing.

 
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if you do have a shop do it then make sure you tell them you want your old broken tranny back... Im sure you could sell it on here to get some $$ back.

 
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yeah im going to have a mechanic my dad knows take a look at it. if its just the bearings that need replacing then ill just fix my old one. Otherwise ill buy the 04 transmission.