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Originally Posted by California98Civic
Your D17 will bolt-on a D15 transmission, but there will be some shifter linkage fabrication (you have cable whereas 5th and 6th gen had rods). I don't know if the older engines will swap in, and there is a security immobilizer to consider in the 01-05 Civic.
Other thoughts... you could get the whole D17 Civic HX engine and bolt it in, needing the wiring harness, ECU, and HX transmission. That would give you a learn burn "HX/LX" or "HLX." Increase the complexity of that idea further and get a 1992-1995 CX/VX trans.
More simply, bolt in a new D17 LX engine, keep your current harness, ECU, and then decide if you want to keep your transmission or buy an 2001-2005 HX transmission for its taller gearing. A 2001-2005 HX trans will bolt right onto your "new" 2001-2005 LX engine.
BTW, I compiled as rigorously as possible a variety of transmission specs for these cars: ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/honda-manual-transmission-specifications-gear-ratios-26279.html#post378478
Welcome to "the fold."
james
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Thanks for the welcome, and for that link.
Cool as I think a VX engine in the LX (LVX? VLX?) would be, I think at this point a direct replacement D17 is in order. I could, but don't want to fab custom mounts/linkages/wiring.
What's the (assumed average) mpg savings for the HX tranny? The gearing looks different enough to make a real impact on mpg. I'm interested in exploring this option, seeing as I'll have the engine out anyway.
All that aside, however, I did find some VX engines for $200-300. And if it will bolt up to a LX or HX tranny...that would be sweet.
