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need some help

By country_civic
- Thu Jan 21, 2010 9:12 pm #170106 i just bought a 92 civic dx hatchback all stock and the bummer is automatic tranny wondering if anyone could help me i wanna do a mini-me swap and a 5 speed tranny conversion i know i wanna use a d16z6 head for the mini-me swap and also and si tranny for the other swap part what other parts do i need to finish the swap and make everything work i need your input thanks
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By breez
- Thu Jan 21, 2010 9:32 pm #170113 You will also need shift linkage, 5 speed p28 ecu, headgasket, z6 dizzy, z6 timing belt and you can upgrade your Intake manifold with a y8 one to go along with the vtec head . :thumb:

As far as the swap to find more info check out the diy section for anymore info you might need :thumb:
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By country_civic
- Fri Jan 22, 2010 2:47 pm #170313 thank i knew about the linkage but wasnt sure about the ecu ive owned acouple civics now but this is my first auto and i hate it
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By teal_dx
- Fri Jan 22, 2010 3:16 pm #170317 And a manual starter, full manual pedal set, master & slave cul, clutch lines, manual flywheel bolts, pilot bearing, throwout (release) bearing, along with the clutch/flywheel combo.
don't forget about the conversion mount for the manual swap. way easier than cutting & welding. You'll need the rear mount for a manual as well. Driver side is the same.
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By country_civic
- Fri Jan 22, 2010 4:45 pm #170328 i have a full d16zg head everything included with from a 94 hatch and a 93 si 5speed tranny and pedals both of them getting rebiult this weekend just came back from the junk yard with shift linkage p28ecu and pedal assembly i read on here in another post that the 92 civic has vtec and oil pressure sensor wires ran up to the passenger side strut tower can anyone tell me if it true and what color wires i shoud be looking for also during the rebuild of tranny and head and doing the block too and looking at clutches right now a stock one is about 150 but aftermarket is around 200 for basic the same clutch which one is the best bet for right now because basically im just doing a stock rebuild till next winter then im going full built and turbo just looking for some opinions and maybe which ways to go to get the most out of what im building money isnt an issue ive already got 3 grand in just body work and paint and another 2500 in my interior because where im from in maryland there are alot of hatches and i wanted mine to be different i did a gsr front clip conversion and gsr interior swap with full dash door panels power everything and leather seats ive been saving for this car for about 4 years now and i dont wanna skip out an anything i want the best i can get and wanna be different from the other civics in my area i still need suspension and wheels any ideas about that i dont go bigger than 15" for the wheels and really for suspension im open just as long as i can still go over a speed bump and not scrap
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By teal_dx
- Fri Jan 22, 2010 5:57 pm #170350
country_civic wrote:i have a full d16zg head everything included with from a 94 hatch and a 93 si 5speed tranny and pedals both of them getting rebiult this weekend just came back from the junk yard with shift linkage p28ecu and pedal assembly i read on here in another post that the 92 civic has vtec and oil pressure sensor wires ran up to the passenger side strut tower can anyone tell me if it true and what color wires i shoud be looking for also during the rebuild of tranny and head and doing the block too and looking at clutches right now a stock one is about 150 but aftermarket is around 200 for basic the same clutch which one is the best bet for right now because basically im just doing a stock rebuild till next winter then im going full built and turbo just looking for some opinions and maybe which ways to go to get the most out of what im building money isnt an issue ive already got 3 grand in just body work and paint and another 2500 in my interior because where im from in maryland there are alot of hatches and i wanted mine to be different i did a gsr front clip conversion and gsr interior swap with full dash door panels power everything and leather seats ive been saving for this car for about 4 years now and i dont wanna skip out an anything i want the best i can get and wanna be different from the other civics in my area i still need suspension and wheels any ideas about that i dont go bigger than 15" for the wheels and really for suspension im open just as long as i can still go over a speed bump and not scrap


longest sentence ever :lol:
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By breez
- Fri Jan 22, 2010 7:51 pm #170380 :lol: That was pretty long haha .. but suspension wise since its gonna be your daily driver I would roll with a nice set of struts maybe adjustables since cash aint a problem and some lowering springs 1.5 - 2 inch drop and bumps shouldnt be a problem. :thumb:

For the clutch I would just use a new stock oem one since your looking to build a daily driver not rlly womp on it . :thumb:

Maybe even throw on some sway bars as well less body roll :woot:
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By country_civic
- Sun Jan 24, 2010 1:18 am #170631 i just got a full tien coilover suspension and eibach sway bar kit . for my clutch i went with a clutchmaster stage 2 kit . wheels i got are rota slips 15x7 with +35 offset and pirelli p zero 205 55 15 tires this might be my sunny day daily driver but i want to be able to do anything in this car i want to when i wanna do it .

By pinky
- Sun Jan 24, 2010 3:28 am #170659 0 offset pwns all offset anyday imo.
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By country_civic
- Sun Jan 24, 2010 7:36 pm #170779 that maybe right good for some but for what im doing i like the + 35 the look is just right :twisted:
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By country_civic
- Sun Jan 24, 2010 7:39 pm #170781 im gonna try and have some pics up soon of my project hatch . im doing the tranny conversion this weekend up will take soon pics of it and maybe post something in the DIY forum.
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By breez
- Mon Jan 25, 2010 6:10 am #170919 Cant wait to see the pics
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