Just came across this video way before doing a manual swap. I have a manual em2 basically junk now and now have another em2 but cleaner with low miles. the car is completely stock and I'm planning to basically swap over everything from the junk em2 to the low mileage one from suspension,wheels,and transmission. my first em2 is a rust bucket now and has a lot of things that in my opinion aren't worth fixing so I just want to swap the auto trans with the manual trans along with everything else I want from my first em2 and either junk it or sell it for really cheap
Also worth noting: you can swap the key id rom chip between ecus. You'll need a hot air soldering station, but even then it's still cheaper than paying the dealership.
Found this video because I’m bout to get an 05 automatic from my mom for free and this is just seems like more hassle than it’s worth compared to what I’m used to doing with swaps in EF’s and EG’s lol
So will the ecu need to be programmed after installing or is it jst plug and play? My civics automatic took a crap on me and im contemplating swapping to a manual.
I know this is an old video but, I have a 2005 Civic with the same engine that's in this one. I'm having a burning smell like it's overheating but it's not. I've noticed that it gets worse when the car is slanted like when it's going uphill. Coolant is at max on the reservoir, the engine isn't burning oil, no visible leaks and oil is clean. What could be making this smell?
I've had a manual trans and shifter linkage + shifter sitting in my garage for my '05 EM2... for like the past 2 years. It's time to start sourcing parts for my swap. I'm gonna go for the kpro d17 on a RSX type-s ecu with the adjustable cam gear. I want to kswap, and I think going manual swap on a kpro will be a good stepping stone.
Hey so I am planning on doing this project on a 4 door 2001, do you know if there are any changes or issues I may run into swapping it, like the subframe or anything else?
So after this you won’t have a problem with e check or anything like that if you have those where you live? Asking because I got a 17a2 I’d make a manual
I ended up buying a parts car for $250. I could've just used everything from that car, but decided to put in a new master cylinder, clutch, clutch lines, throw out bearing, and rebuilt the transmission with new synchros/bearnings. All of those parts cost roughly $500. So in total about $750 for the swap, but I recouped most of my money by selling parts off the parts car, so in the end it was basically free.
Hey so I grounded the wires on plug D and went to try and start it up. Lights came on, and when I tried to crank it it clicked and everything shut off. My battery is charged. I fear I may have blown a fuse. Do u know what could’ve happened? Why it shut off and now I can’t get any power to the car?
Did you swap your auto ECU for a manual ECU? Cause what you're describing kinda sounds like an immobilizer issue. We had a similar problem, but we ended up swapping the whole steering shaft so we could use the matching key for the manual ECU. If you don't have that option, then all you have to do is take it to the Honda dealer, and they can flash the ECU to make the original key work with the manual ECU.
Pourquoi ne pas mettre des souscription en francais dans les videos ca me facilitera a mieux comprendre ce que vous dites j'ai un honda civic 2002 et j'ai besoin d'aide avec..
I think it was called universal gold. I've got it linked in the description of the video where we paint the valve cover on the EM2. You should be able to find it by searching through my channel, or going through my Civic EM2 playlist.
They were xxioracing or xx10racing wheels. I’ve never heard of that brand before. I picked them up because they were cheap, local, and I liked the way they looked.
Im 17 and have a 2002 honda civic ex sedan that ive fallen in love with. Im at the point where I really wanna restore it and manual swap it because the car is sitting at 215k and that little old engine wont last forever.
You’d be surprised how long that little old Honda engine can last lol. I’m in the same exact boat man I’m 17 as well just bought an 02 civic ex sedan a couple days ago it’s auto as well 211k on it. Car runs great but the tranny has started to slip every time it shifts but it doesn’t do it when it gets good and warmed up. I really like the car though so I think I’m going to try and 5 speed swap it soon if I can get a good deal on some parts or a good parts car. The car has a check engine light though I am going to take it to a local shop and have them check the engine out and if it is in good shape I think I’m going to go through with the swap and drive the car till the motor goes which I don’t believe will be anytime soon. Mine is beige with tan interior maybe we have the same exact car lol
Hey guys I appreciate you guys but help me out race out my car just like the one you guys made I have a 2001 X Honda Civic and I want to race it out what should I do I got the money don't worry about that
do you know if a b series engine needs an si transmission to go with the power. because i have a 98 civic dx stock, will i have to replace the transmission with an si transmission?
I ended up buying a parts car for $250. I could've just used everything from that car, but decided to put in a new master cylinder, clutch, clutch lines, throw out bearing, and rebuilt the transmission with new synchros/bearnings. All of those parts cost roughly $500. So in total about $750 for the swap, but I recouped most of my money by selling parts off the parts car, so in the end it was basically free lol.
They always start out as “daily drivers” then become “something.” Lol I wouldn’t feel bad about dumping money into this car. It’s a motorcycle with a back seat. $5k into any civic makes a really efficient beast unless you have to pull something besides your own ass.🤣
At the beginning of the video I clearly say it’s just a recap of all the things we’ve done and parts we’ve used to complete the manual swap. I also mention that if you’d like to see all the videos of us performing the manual swap they are linked in the description of the video or you can search through my channel and find them there.
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master cylinder
slave cylinder
shift linkage
shifter
brake pedal
clutch pedal
reservoir
harness
subframe
left and right axles (most cases)
You need a different throttle body from a manual as well I think
Just came across this video way before doing a manual swap. I have a manual em2 basically junk now and now have another em2 but cleaner with low miles. the car is completely stock and I'm planning to basically swap over everything from the junk em2 to the low mileage one from suspension,wheels,and transmission. my first em2 is a rust bucket now and has a lot of things that in my opinion aren't worth fixing so I just want to swap the auto trans with the manual trans along with everything else I want from my first em2 and either junk it or sell it for really cheap
Also worth noting: you can swap the key id rom chip between ecus. You'll need a hot air soldering station, but even then it's still cheaper than paying the dealership.
Did this back in 04 it’s been in the mags an movies car is still very fast. Good build guys
Found this video because I’m bout to get an 05 automatic from my mom for free and this is just seems like more hassle than it’s worth compared to what I’m used to doing with swaps in EF’s and EG’s lol
Nice tips, thanks guys. This project seems like a lot of fun
You say brake pedal because the stock brake pedal on automatic is too big and interferes with the clutch correct?
Correct
So will the ecu need to be programmed after installing or is it jst plug and play? My civics automatic took a crap on me and im contemplating swapping to a manual.
Are the rear t brackets the same auto to manual
I know this is an old video but, I have a 2005 Civic with the same engine that's in this one. I'm having a burning smell like it's overheating but it's not. I've noticed that it gets worse when the car is slanted like when it's going uphill. Coolant is at max on the reservoir, the engine isn't burning oil, no visible leaks and oil is clean. What could be making this smell?
Will a motor from an auto work in a Manuel?
Yes, you should be fine. Only main difference is whether or not it's vtec or non vtec.
hey brotha witch transmission is that called again i know its a stock honda five speed but do you know what its called??
I believe it’s SLW
I'm in the opposite boat I need a vtec harness and ecu I have the none vtec both my car has vtec
So I have almost everything, but does the manual transmission just blot back into the auto engine???
Yes
I've had a manual trans and shifter linkage + shifter sitting in my garage for my '05 EM2... for like the past 2 years. It's time to start sourcing parts for my swap.
I'm gonna go for the kpro d17 on a RSX type-s ecu with the adjustable cam gear. I want to kswap, and I think going manual swap on a kpro will be a good stepping stone.
very nice! so i have a vtec auto civic should i buy a vtec manual civic and transfer everyrhing over? u know vtec to vtec
Yes
Hey so I am planning on doing this project on a 4 door 2001, do you know if there are any changes or issues I may run into swapping it, like the subframe or anything else?
I believe it should all be the same as manual swapping a coupe.
I would imagine the coupe and sedan are no different, front end is the exact same & only back end is different
I got a lx civic01 sedan I wanna convert to stick what parts do I need
I’ve got it all linked in the description of the video
So after this you won’t have a problem with e check or anything like that if you have those where you live? Asking because I got a 17a2 I’d make a manual
How much everything it cost you to swap your auto to manual? Im planning to do mine too. Thanks if you can answer my question
I ended up buying a parts car for $250. I could've just used everything from that car, but decided to put in a new master cylinder, clutch, clutch lines, throw out bearing, and rebuilt the transmission with new synchros/bearnings. All of those parts cost roughly $500. So in total about $750 for the swap, but I recouped most of my money by selling parts off the parts car, so in the end it was basically free.
A question. Can I use a manual transmission 1992~2000 in a d17 engine? Thanks
Damm do you actually gotta swap the subframe
No need to
@@elivan1700 what's the difference between the auto subframe and the manual sub frame? I have an 02 ES1 wanted to manual swap it.
Yes, you most definitely do need to. Unless your a pro welder and metal fabricator, and cut, move and reweld the Trans mounting points.
Do you have to change the wiring harness as long as you have the VTEC harness, computer and engine already?
You need the manual vtec ecu for it to work with the automatic vtec harness
Hey so I grounded the wires on plug D and went to try and start it up. Lights came on, and when I tried to crank it it clicked and everything shut off. My battery is charged. I fear I may have blown a fuse. Do u know what could’ve happened? Why it shut off and now I can’t get any power to the car?
Did you swap your auto ECU for a manual ECU? Cause what you're describing kinda sounds like an immobilizer issue. We had a similar problem, but we ended up swapping the whole steering shaft so we could use the matching key for the manual ECU. If you don't have that option, then all you have to do is take it to the Honda dealer, and they can flash the ECU to make the original key work with the manual ECU.
Blew the 80 amp battery fuse under the hood?
Do you need to change the intake manifold for this swap? And also what reservoir?
Clutch fluid reservoir I think.
Hey I have a 2001 em2 sedan I wanna swap it manual I need to swap the subframe as well?
Yes, you'll need the manual subframe
I have a 2001 civic d17a1 and i'm swapping a d16y8 motor with harness and ecu. Does the d17a1 5 speed fit the d16y8 block?
no, and you need an obd1 to obd2 on your car to support that engine swap. I would not do it not worth your time.
Only the d16y8 fits on a d17a1 block
Pourquoi ne pas mettre des souscription en francais dans les videos ca me facilitera a mieux comprendre ce que vous dites j'ai un honda civic 2002 et j'ai besoin d'aide avec..
2005 si d17 , j'ai changer pomal de chose desu
What paint did you use for valve cover?
VHT gold engine enamel
@@AbnormalGarage Thanks! I was looking at paint and I didn't know how the gold would turn out then I found this video and it looked great!
Did you use the metallic flake one or the plain gold one?
I think it was called universal gold. I've got it linked in the description of the video where we paint the valve cover on the EM2. You should be able to find it by searching through my channel, or going through my Civic EM2 playlist.
@@AbnormalGarage thank you!
Would this apply to an 04 civic sedan?
Yes
@@AbnormalGarage I have a d17 a2 with vtec would I need another wiring harness or could I use my stock harness?
Is it the same for sedan
Yes
Did this same swap. My car starts and goes into gear but it wont move I don't know what's wrong and i can't seem to figure it out.
Is the e-brake on by chance?
Could I use a hondata as my ecu?
Are those Motegi rims
They were xxioracing or xx10racing wheels. I’ve never heard of that brand before. I picked them up because they were cheap, local, and I liked the way they looked.
@@AbnormalGarage motegi makes budget rims but I heard they are good for the money
Im getting a green flashing key light
Do you need a subframe from a manual civic?
Yes
Why
Im 17 and have a 2002 honda civic ex sedan that ive fallen in love with. Im at the point where I really wanna restore it and manual swap it because the car is sitting at 215k and that little old engine wont last forever.
You’d be surprised how long that little old Honda engine can last lol. I’m in the same exact boat man I’m 17 as well just bought an 02 civic ex sedan a couple days ago it’s auto as well 211k on it. Car runs great but the tranny has started to slip every time it shifts but it doesn’t do it when it gets good and warmed up. I really like the car though so I think I’m going to try and 5 speed swap it soon if I can get a good deal on some parts or a good parts car. The car has a check engine light though I am going to take it to a local shop and have them check the engine out and if it is in good shape I think I’m going to go through with the swap and drive the car till the motor goes which I don’t believe will be anytime soon. Mine is beige with tan interior maybe we have the same exact car lol
@@hondaloyal8570 ever follow through with the swap?
@@hondaloyal8570 update?
Does anyone know if a k20 will fit in civic ?
Yes
Yea it will
Yes
Thinking of doing my next K build with a four door Honda Civic car.
@@JTB128650 2 doors always look better
8tu gen civic si for example
The parts really help thank you for the helpful tips.
Hey guys I appreciate you guys but help me out race out my car just like the one you guys made I have a 2001 X Honda Civic and I want to race it out what should I do I got the money don't worry about that
do you know if a b series engine needs an si transmission to go with the power. because i have a 98 civic dx stock, will i have to replace the transmission with an si transmission?
Has anyone tried to do this with a the 8th gen civic?
Great job
you should change the intro. its a bit creepy. other than that, dope shit
Well done
About how much did all this cost you?
I ended up buying a parts car for $250. I could've just used everything from that car, but decided to put in a new master cylinder, clutch, clutch lines, throw out bearing, and rebuilt the transmission with new synchros/bearnings. All of those parts cost roughly $500. So in total about $750 for the swap, but I recouped most of my money by selling parts off the parts car, so in the end it was basically free lol.
They always start out as “daily drivers” then become “something.” Lol
I wouldn’t feel bad about dumping money into this car. It’s a motorcycle with a back seat. $5k into any civic makes a really efficient beast unless you have to pull something besides your own ass.🤣
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Explains nothing about the swap!
Agreed no actually details
Just talks about swapping why not just show hands on , waste of time all talk no show
At the beginning of the video I clearly say it’s just a recap of all the things we’ve done and parts we’ve used to complete the manual swap. I also mention that if you’d like to see all the videos of us performing the manual swap they are linked in the description of the video or you can search through my channel and find them there.
Hi , what do I need to buy when converting from manual to automatic transmission for the same car?