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your right on that

 
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its against the law if the law knows...

yea u can pull trnas out from bottom without removing motor.

 
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Me and Bob (dopes6070) are doing this swap for another member this weekend. I will take a lot of pictures and there will be a detailed DIY on this once its done. Pull the motor out...its easy as hell and it makes it ALOT easier. Dont be afraid to do it. Just get in there and learn as you go. Sure, you may make a few mistakes, but thats how you learn. You dont need a K20 with a 6 speed to have some fun. Manual is WAY more fun than auto, and the parts are relatively cheap these days. Too bad youre so far away, otherwise I could do it for you. haha.

 
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finally! I'll be keeping an eye on this soon to be release DIY!

 
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quick question...

what are the 2 sensors on the clutch pedal for???

 
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ya i am changing everything and right now i am not having any problems

 
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bump.
what size hole saw did you guys use when drilling the firewall for the clutch master cylinder
anyone have those pics. im gonna be picking up a donor car soon

anyone know where i can purchase a clutch alignment tool? ill be using the clutch coming off the donor car

 
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The top one is the starter cut relay(pressing in the clutch pedal to start the car) and the bottom is for the cruise control.

 
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will this alignment tool work on the stock clutch
http://www.advancedclutch.com/142546...I_(D17A1).html

and do the flywheel bolts have 12point heads?

 
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alright ive started on the swap.

can i use the ex engine harness on a lx motor?
i can still use my auto tranny ecu correct?

if i dont use the under dash harness what kind of wiring modifications would i have to do?

 
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you have to use a manual ecu, as for the harness, i wouldn't use a different model's, dont know the difference. the under dash harness requires all kind of soldering and stuff because of the reverse lights and stuff from what i have researched. i'm starting my swap soon.

 
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hmm someone said you dont have to use a manual ecu?

 
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i also heard that the manual ecu is not needed

 
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i just finished my swap and yes i can confirm you don't need a manual ecu or manual engine harness. you just need to reconnect the black box from the auto trans and have it set on park for the car to start, and yes you will be able to go past 5500rpm. but by doing this you will throw a cel for the missing auto tranny sensors. also i haven't got the reverse lights to work. but i will be swapping in a manual engine harness along with the ecu and dash harness to make it a clean swap.

 
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oh, i was planning on this aswell. glad to hear you got everything going well. so how much did this end up costing you?

 
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600 for the donor car (03 civic ex)
100 for tow
100 bucks for fluids and food lol

 
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^nice!

 
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sorry for bring back and old tread I did this swap and yesterday I changed the engine harness to the manual one as well as the ECU and the ignition because i got the key for the ECU. but now my car doesn't want to start I am still using the Auto Dash harness and found out I need to connect the Clutch Pedal I know I have to ground one but what do I do with the other wire please help.

 
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you just loop the two thicker black wires to the clutch pedal sensor! (the top sensor on the clutch pedal)

now i need help on wiring the car to PARK/ to remove the key... i also sent you a pm

 
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^ IM you back.

 
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hi i was wondering if i just needed a manual motor mount or all of the engine motor mounts? and wat r some of the main bolts in need that i cant just re use from my auto crap?

 
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very helpful