Automatic to Manual Swap on 2002 LX V6 accord coupe
#1
Automatic to Manual Swap on 2002 LX V6 accord coupe
Hi,
I am relatively new to modding and I have some questions. I currently have a 2002 LX V6 Accord coupe with a automatic transmission. I’ve debating doing an trans swap to a manual, but I’ve heard the vtec computer doesn’t like going from auto to manual, it can do other way around. I was curious if there’s a way to reprogram the computer or what to look for in terms of a new vtec computer to do the swap. Thanks
I am relatively new to modding and I have some questions. I currently have a 2002 LX V6 Accord coupe with a automatic transmission. I’ve debating doing an trans swap to a manual, but I’ve heard the vtec computer doesn’t like going from auto to manual, it can do other way around. I was curious if there’s a way to reprogram the computer or what to look for in terms of a new vtec computer to do the swap. Thanks
#2
Hi,
I am relatively new to modding and I have some questions. I currently have a 2002 LX V6 Accord coupe with a automatic transmission. I’ve debating doing an trans swap to a manual, but I’ve heard the vtec computer doesn’t like going from auto to manual, it can do other way around. I was curious if there’s a way to reprogram the computer or what to look for in terms of a new vtec computer to do the swap. Thanks
I am relatively new to modding and I have some questions. I currently have a 2002 LX V6 Accord coupe with a automatic transmission. I’ve debating doing an trans swap to a manual, but I’ve heard the vtec computer doesn’t like going from auto to manual, it can do other way around. I was curious if there’s a way to reprogram the computer or what to look for in terms of a new vtec computer to do the swap. Thanks
#7
I wouldn't buy just the engine and transmission, I'm suggesting you buy an entire wrecked car. The reason being is there are wiring harnesses which you'll need for the manual transmission swap along with all of the shift linkage and clutch hydraulics.
#10
What I've been trying to tell you is, the only car Honda built off the same platform as your Accord with both a V6 and a manual transmission is the Acura CL 6MT, which I believe, by definition is a Type-S model, and yes, they are extremely rare. Unless you can source a CL for parts, you are going to be forced to fab up a HUGE number of parts to fit all of the mechanicals, and then you'll still be left with the challenge of getting the electronics working.
Regarding the 4-cylinder Gen6 Accords with manual transmissions, they were built with the engine and transmission flip-flopped (the engine is on the left side and the transmission is on the right side, exactly opposite of the V6 models); needless to say, the parts won't work.
Last edited by shipo; 02-10-2020 at 08:34 AM.