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How do I go about changing an automatic to a manual?

Tiny
PRELUDE93
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  • 1993 HONDA PRELUDE
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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?
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012 AT 12:11 AM

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Tiny
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Is there an issue with the automatic?

It will be very costly to change it over.

Roy
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Wednesday, May 16th, 2012 AT 12:17 AM
Tiny
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Nothing is wrong with it, I'd just prefer it to be a manual. How much are you talking roughly?
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Wednesday, May 16th, 2012 AT 12:19 AM
Tiny
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I would plan on about 2000-2500

Roy
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Wednesday, May 16th, 2012 AT 12:21 AM
Tiny
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What would I need exactly?
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Wednesday, May 16th, 2012 AT 12:25 AM
Tiny
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Dont know. Depends on the price in your area. Parts vary. Check with a trans shop for a quote.

Roy
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Wednesday, May 16th, 2012 AT 12:28 AM
Tiny
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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.
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Wednesday, May 16th, 2012 AT 5:30 PM

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