tranny swap question

[88fasthatch]

I have read the how to on swapping from auto to stick. What I didn't see was if I had to cut a hole in the firewall or is there just a punch out that I will have to take a hammer to. Also, how many of you have done this mod? I know that autos do not put as much power done to the ground as a stick due to the torqe convertor. so this would increase acceleration.:wave:

[Dizzo7693]

I have just finished that swap in my car. Was a 86 lx auto/carb. Now a 86/88 lxi FI/5-speed.

To answer your question. Are you talking about the cluch cable?

If so, there is a hole already there, it's just covered by a rubber plug that you have to remove.

Another thing.. Do you have the petal assembly, cluch switch (for the pedal), cv joints and ecu?


Just curious...:smokin:

[AccordEpicenter]

you dont need the ecu for the swap, the ecus are not different for auto or 5 speed

[joker2]

Then why is it included in the How-To??? I've always wondered about that because I had a feeling that our cars ECUs don't monitor the tranny.......:confused: