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*9-20-07 Update on page 6*
This build log is all about my adventures in converting my sad, slow teg from an auto to a 5-speed.
Please be warned there will be tons of text and plenty of pictures to suck all your bandwidth.
Page 1: Parts & Prices, GSR Transmission Disassembly
Page 2: LS 5th Gear, GSR vs. LS Synchro Comparison
Page 4: Gearspeed Synchros
Page 5: Installing the trans Part 1
Page 6: Installing the trans Part 2 & 3
Page 9: Completed Interior & Reverse Light Wiring
Page 13: OBD1 Manual ECU conversion
Parts & Prices
Transmission & Drivetrain:
GSR Transmission (no reverse) $300 (local)
LS Half-Shaft $30 (TI member)
Clutch & Flywheel
Exedy Stage 1 and Fidanza 7.5lb $370 shipped (ebay)
Mounts
Front lower trans mount $FREE (local friend)
Upper trans mount $120 (password Innovative)
Rear T bracket $35 (local)
Interfaces
GSR Linkage $25 (local)
S2000 Clutch Master Cylinder $75 (www.hondaautomotiveparts.com)
Braided Stainless Clutch line kit $45 (ebay)
Slave cylinder $15 new (advance auto)
Pedals $35 (ebay)
Shift knob $10 (ebay)
Still Need
Clutch bolts $40
Linkage bolts $10
Carbon Synchro Set $150 (gearspeed)
Misc other trans internals $unknown (www.acuraoemparts.com)
Current Total Cost: 8-7-07
$1260
Parts so far:
This build log is all about my adventures in converting my sad, slow teg from an auto to a 5-speed.
Please be warned there will be tons of text and plenty of pictures to suck all your bandwidth.

Page 1: Parts & Prices, GSR Transmission Disassembly
Page 2: LS 5th Gear, GSR vs. LS Synchro Comparison
Page 4: Gearspeed Synchros
Page 5: Installing the trans Part 1
Page 6: Installing the trans Part 2 & 3
Page 9: Completed Interior & Reverse Light Wiring
Page 13: OBD1 Manual ECU conversion
Parts & Prices
Transmission & Drivetrain:
GSR Transmission (no reverse) $300 (local)
LS Half-Shaft $30 (TI member)
Clutch & Flywheel
Exedy Stage 1 and Fidanza 7.5lb $370 shipped (ebay)
Mounts
Front lower trans mount $FREE (local friend)
Upper trans mount $120 (password Innovative)
Rear T bracket $35 (local)
Interfaces
GSR Linkage $25 (local)
S2000 Clutch Master Cylinder $75 (www.hondaautomotiveparts.com)
Braided Stainless Clutch line kit $45 (ebay)
Slave cylinder $15 new (advance auto)
Pedals $35 (ebay)
Shift knob $10 (ebay)
Still Need
Clutch bolts $40
Linkage bolts $10
Carbon Synchro Set $150 (gearspeed)
Misc other trans internals $unknown (www.acuraoemparts.com)
Current Total Cost: 8-7-07
$1260
Parts so far:

