A month later, i finally finished my base auto to 5speed conversion. Acura rsx, honda crv swap kswap for less honda tuning. K series transmission bolt kit for honda acura k20 k24 k swap. The acura tsx sport wagon just debuted in new york. Finished my at to mt swap in my k24a2 7th gen accord. Honda insight hybrid acura tsx engine swap manual transmission, suv, brake. Hey, everyone my 2004 acura tsx automatic, 200k miles has stopped shifting. May 15, 2015 sourcing the plugs for the engine harness can be difficult, so it may be easier to just buy a manualtransmission engine harness. Has anyone done an auto to manual conversion on a k24 accord. But i also must have a manuali just cant drive those fussy automatics. I think the only car more popular with mothers, is an suv. Sourcing the plugs for the engine harness can be difficult, so it may be easier to just buy a manualtransmission engine harness.
Back in the mid2000s, before acura went completely off the deep end and teamed up with angry birds to promote its cars, there was this thing. Acura honda classic tsx wagon worldsfirst v6 awd 6 speed swap episode 7. If youve maxed out your performance mods, try converting your automatic transmission into a five speed manual. Take a look at the honda crv and the acura rsx swap featuring the honda engines k20a, and the k24 engine. Youd be hardpressed to find very many more customers out there like you, which means mating a manual to the wagon would be a moneylosing proposition for acura.
A couple acceleration runs through first 3 gears on a generation 7 accord 2003 with a close ratio acura tsx six speed manual transmission. Not your mothers accord by brian gillespie i know, i know, the honda accord is something your mom would drive. Come find a great deal on used acura tsx wagons in your area today. I really do not want to take the chance to have any water infiltration. I have gotten so much useful info from from this site that i wanted to contribute what little help i can for those crazy enough to do this swap. Jun 21, 2011 converted a 2004 acura tl base model to a 2004 acura tl type s a spec model 6 speed manual transmission with navigation and bembro brakes. Used white acura tsx sport wagon for sale near you edmunds. If anyone has any information or advice on the entire process and or. What i call custom is if you need to do any cutting, drilling, welding, etc. Nov 01, 2017 hey, everyone my 2004 acura tsx automatic, 200k miles has stopped shifting. The acura tsx was introduced at the 2003 north american international auto show as a production model. I want the base for the final drive, then swap in a tsx 6th for ultimate gas mileage.
Plenty, starting with the lack of both a v6 or a diesel and a manual transmission. Budget k series engine swap parts list to help you get your k on like a boss. You will need the transmission, transmission mounts, ecu from a manual, flywheel from a manual, complete wiring harness from a manual, axles from a manual, clutch master cylinder, hydraulic lines, shift linkages, shift boot, shifter, shift knob, center console, three pedal assembly. Kseries transmission guide tech articles and more hybrid. I was on my to work when i noticed the transmission was stuck in third gear, i had no check engine lights at the time. Complete manual transmissions for acura tsx for sale ebay. Element 6 speed mt conversion plansparts honda element. Search over 1,100 listings to find the best local deals. Low mileage jdm 0814 honda accord acura tsx k24a 2. Here is a parts list and feel free to ask questions.
A friend of mine who moved out of florida to arizona was the first to try this. This howto will help you to swap your honda accords automatic transmission with a 5speed manual. Knowing which parts are needed and whether theyre dependent on your transmission choice should help you find stuff if youre sourcing from a salvage yard. From what other model vehicle can i get a compatible transmission. Acura nsx 5 speed short gear set informational video one of our technicians converting the oem gears to shorter gears on an acura nsx transmission. Honda kseries k20, k24 swap guide part 1 speed academy.
Jun 14, 2019 honda insight hybrid acura tsx engine swap manual transmission, suv, brake. Ill be going na on my setup, then a manual conversion in 23 years if im still up. Get the best deals on complete manual transmissions for acura tsx when you shop the largest online. That said, the tsx sedan with manual and the tsx sport wagon use the same engines, so if youre really loaded and willing to atrociously overpay for the car, you could probably. I have a 2002 rsxs case and picking up a tsx trans complete. Transmission problems can be some of the most aggravating issues to deal with in any automobile, let alone the acura. Much like engine oil, transmissions have a serviceable fluid, that if left unchecked, can wreck havoc and end up with some seriously costly repairs. There are some very common problems with this vehicle and other not so. Here is the list of parts with prices used for our budget kseries engine swap. Has anyone done a 5 to 6 speed manual transmission swap from a acura honda.
Jun 03, 2016 transmission problems really stink, but heres a guide that will help you pinpoint and rectify the problem. Second generation tl 19992003 6 speed conversion this is not. Acura rsx k20a accord tsx k24a engines jspec auto sports. We have 23 acura wagons for sale that are reported accident free, 8 1owner cars, and 27 personal use cars. Stock j37a4 from acura tl sh, transmission from acura tls, 6 speed manual transmission, pcd rv6, atlp jpipe, tanabe tsx catback. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at.
Sourcing the plugs for the engine harness can be difficult, so it may be easier to just buy a manual transmission engine harness. Acura tsx automatic transmission fluid change hey guys, heres a quick video on how to change the automatic transmission fluid in the 1st generation acura tsx. This transmission comes with a lsd which helps tremendously with the amount of tq these engines put down. Everywhere ive looked was vague or was just talking switching automatic transmissions 2006 honda accord exl 5mt i4 k24 2.
Successful automatic to manual transmission swap honda. Manual acura tsx sportwagon general discussion car talk. Will acura ever add a manual clutch, not paddle shifters please. This is not as simple as just swapping the transmission. Its not had as long as you can find a parts car with all parts youll need. Mt transmission are also easy to rebuild, so i can handle a. This way you can attach the manual transmission motor mount onto. If youre the impatient type and want to cut to the total, its at the bottom of the list.
Acura tsx service and repair manuals free car repair. My recommendation for transmission is from a 20042006 acura tl 6 speed manual. Below is a list of the parts youll need for the swap. Prices paid and comments from costhelper s team of professional journalists and community of users. The 2004 model year tsxs powertrain consisted of a 2. For the performance minded people, the last thing we need is a soggy manual transmission designed for fuel economy. Acura has no illusions of runaway tsx sport wagon sales. Genuine oem manual transmission parts for acura tsx for sale. Acura tsx 2004 to 2008 how to change automatic transmission fluid. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Apis swap kit currently supports only the manual transmission. Cost of replacing a transmission cars and prices paid.
Apr 17, 2009 apis swap kit currently supports only the manual transmission. On sale now is a very clean and low mileage replacement engine for a 20082014 honda accord or acura tsx. Budget k series engine swap the parts list vtec academy. Get the best deals on complete manual transmissions for acura tsx when you shop the largest online selection at.
After the list is a description of the parts and possible alternatives. Save money on one of 4 used white acura tsx sport wagons near you. R setup as it has slightly higher compression, better intake manifold and valvetrain not to mention an lsd equipped transmission making it the best dropin and drive solution. You can also source a transmission from a 20032007 honda accord v6 manual as well. Acura integra 5spd manual conversion transmission pedal line honda b series swap. I was wondering if you needed to do any custom work when you swap a manual transmission on an automatic transmisison equipped tsx. The acura tsx named as touring sportscar experimental was introduced at the 2003 north american international auto show as a production model. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Acura honda classic tsx wagon worldsfirst v6 awd 6 speed. Rsx types k20z3 swap honda acura k20a k24a engine forum. Honda element 6 speed manual transmission conversion part numbers supplied are from a 2006 acura tsx 6mt the identical parts could be. Second generation tsx manual transmission cv shafts\axles, are they different from automatic\interchanged with accord manual.
We have 23 acura wagons for sale that are reported accident free, 8. The 2004 model year tsx s powertrain consisted of a 2. I want a station wagon for the cargo capacity and the fact that it drives like a carand i love the tsx sportwagon. Truecar has over 1,564,425 listings nationwide, updated daily. This k24a engine is a great candidate for a swap or even just a replacement. Genuine oem manual transmission parts for acura tsx. Auto to manual swap parts list part 1 today i talked about all the parts that you are going to need to get in order to convert your car from an auto to manual transmission. Search used acura tsx with manual transmission for sale nationwide. Converting your 1992 to 2000 honda civic automatic to a manual transmission is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have as a honda enthusiast. I was on my to work when i noticed the transmission was stuck in. K series transmission overhaul service k20, k20a, k20z rsx tsx mfactory lsd. Mar 17, 2010 take a look at the honda crv and the acura rsx swap featuring the honda engines k20a, and the k24 engine.
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