auto to manual
 

anybody ever changed an automatic trans over to a stick, im wanting to do it in an 05 vp, I HATE AUTOS

you will probablyy throw your warranty like that. I would keep everything stock til warranty runs out.

probrably, but im interested in doing it, need a shifter console, and a shifter, a tranny, clutch, clutch pedal, clutch cable, cable bracket, and the linkages, hell i wish i could just steal last years dx, and do it

you could hit a salvage yard for a bunch of the parts..

if ur car is still under warrenty, i suggest you just trade in ur car in for 5 speed.

^thats a good idea.. but you just threw out green for an auto..hmm

Here's what ur gonna need:


--EM2 LX/DX or Ex transmission. Make sure it comes with the clutch fork! (Ex would be best performance wise, they have closer gears)
--05 manual Center Console
--Stock shifter assembly or Revo Shifter assembly (w/ CapYoda's bushings and Grey's upgrade kit) (If you go to honda to buy their stock shifter, the revo may be cheaper, and its MUCH better 1.5" lower and 30% less shifter throw.)
--Shift knob
--Boot cover
--Gear linkage from the shifter to the top of the trans along with washers, clips, and bushings. (Hit ur honda dealer up for that)
--Flywheel, ACT Prolite, or Street lite (Auto's use what's called a "Flex Plate", somewhat like a flywheel but not as durable. DO NOT USE THE FLEX PLATE!)
--Pressure Plate/Clutch/Throw out bearing/Pilot bearing- kit (ACT HD00, or something to that effect.
--Clutch Master cylinder, slave cylinder, and hydralic lines. (again, go to ur honda dealer)
--Clutch pedal w/ misc parts such as bolts, etc. (Honda again)
--Clutch position sensor (yes..honda) (manuals won't crank unless the clutch is engaged which closes the circuit on the CP sensor, so some wiring into the ECU is required.)
--And if it were me--> 05 manual Instrument console.


If you have anymore ?'s, PM me



EDIT:

One thing i'm not sure about is if the gear teeth (name?) on an auto flex plate and a manual flywheel are the same or not. If not, you'll need a matching starter gear on the starter solinoid.

i don't know, if your car is still stock or can easily change back to stock, i would just sell the auto and buy a used stick-shift or something...
much easier than doing the tranny swap.

i plan on doing this this summer with the help of bgoetz, he did it to his vic and it made a HUGE diff. its night and day. i cant wait to do it.

there's much more pride in doing a conversion!

i think i'll learn alot and it'll be good experience, not to mention i love gettin my hands dirty and doing stuff myself

Yeah just sell it and get a Standard. Dont convert anything

Same here, that persuaded me down the auto mechanic path in life, i'm about to get my ASE certification/license :sweet:

Finally i can leave my crumby grease monkey job and become a REAL mechanic!