Transmission swap?

[chiefautoparts]

im bout to swap my auty for a 5spd. i just wanted to get some perticulars ie price, difficulty, etc.

[phatdoughnut]

You can find a whole 5sp swap with tranny for 400-450...

[chiefautoparts]

yeah im not a mechanical genius, but im not a complete idiot either so im pretty sure i could do it myself.

[Warwick_5S]

Tranny swap.

Would that swap info above be usefull in a 1997 Accord auto to manual swap?

If not, know where I can get one?

Would there be any welding involved? If so...where?

I know I can accomplish this swap with a friend of mine in his garage, seeing as how he's equipped with almost every tool I'll need. I just need to know if there's anything out of the ordinary involved.

[phatdoughnut]

isnt there some tranny motor mount welding involved? it sais so in the 5sp swap guide...

[Warwick_5S]

Tranny swap.

That's what I've read too.

The welding isn't a problem as long as I know where to weld.
I'd rather do it myself than pay a shop that much money, even though the price pays for the work.

[Warwick_5S]

5spd tranny.

I found a complete swap tech article.

For 1997 Honda Accords, as long as you're using a 5spd tranny from a 5th gen Accord w/ F22B motor, you don't have to worry about welding because the mounts for the auto and the manual are the same, and everything bolts up straight!