a few questions on trannys

[teck]

ok im looking into buying an 89 lx-i. problem its automatic. will a 5 speed from an 89 DX carb fit ? any type of fab work required?

[ZackieDarko]

well you will need to read the FAQ on the 5spd swap

but yes it will bolt right up

[russiankid]

Yes it should fit. There should be no problems as far as i know. I know that one of the axles will not fit do to the auto being slightly different in that area(correct me if im wrong). The carb tranny has taller gears, thats the difference.

[teck]

i was going to take it to my mechanic if i get the car i dont have the tools or skill requiered for a job like that. i have also read the how to on it...it doesnt seem to bad

[w261w261]

Maybe now would be a good time to take a hard look at what this is going to cost you. Get a firm quote (if you can) from the mechanic. You will need another axle (maybe from the donor car). But also review what else the car might need pretty soon. You wouldn't want to get in so far you can't get out, in other words maybe finding a 5 spd car is the way to go. Just a thought.

[teck]

well i could always just keep it auto and use it as my daily driver and just continue the work on my DX....im still unsure as to wether im getting the lx-i. i just wanted some input.

[BITESIZE]

I have a carb tranny in my lxi.

[teck]

im really hoping to get the lx-i. but dunno. might just wait for a 5 speed to come along

[MessyHonda]

why dont you just convert your dx to fuel injection....the dx is lighter so it would be faster.

[teck]

more exspensive. plus i like power windows locks and the sunroof.
you do have a great point