how do i go about changing an automatic to a manual?

1993 HONDA PRELUDE
19,000 MILES
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PRELUDE93
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i love this car and don't want to sell it because it's going to be hard to find another one in a manual. just want to know if it would be easier/cheaper to either replace the whole engine&transmission, or is there a way to change it?
May 15, 2012 at 5:11 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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is there an issue with the automatic??

it will be very costly to change it over.

Roy
May 15, 2012 at 5:17 PM
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PRELUDE93
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Nothing is wrong with it, I'd just prefer it to be a manual. How much are you talking roughly?
May 15, 2012 at 5:19 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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i would plan on about 2000-2500

Roy
May 15, 2012 at 5:21 PM
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PRELUDE93
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What would i need exactly?
May 15, 2012 at 5:25 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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dont know. depends on the price in your area. parts vary. check with a trans shop for a quote.

roy
May 15, 2012 at 5:28 PM
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KHLOW2008
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You would need a trans, flywheel, clutch assy plus hydraulic components, gear shift and cables, transmission mounts and axle shafts.

Work on body is also required as the transmission mount location for manual and automatic transmission are different.

Personally I would never do such modifications to my own vehicle.
May 16, 2012 at 10:30 AM
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