5th Gen Prelude Manual Swap Pt.1

[@danturismo]

Just what I needed to see! I couldn't figure out why there was such a gap between the top of the clutch pedal assy and the firewall. It's that bracket.. 🤨 if only it just came on the all chassis from factory

[@seanstropicalvlogs6663]

You have no idea how much I needed this video. THANK YOU. Can’t wait to see the end result. 🔥

[@chrispotter2948]

Great videos, thanks for the walkthrough. I did this swap and put 10k on the car since. The center console is not manual specific, you just need the boot and knob from a prelude/accord. Also the cv axles are the same but yes the halfshaft is specific. I also used the auto rear trans bracket and the auto lower trans plate as my MT didn't have one. I tricked my ecu successfully, but instead of running wires through the firewall I just soldered the correct wires together under the hood on the trans 10pin to lose the neutral safety switch and fool cruise control. On the clutch pedal I ended up welding up a brace out of 12ga steel so I could get that third upper pedal suppoet bolt. Otherwise the pedal torqued too much. I didn't want to try to replicate the anchor up under the dash... hard to explain but imagine if you cut a shoebox open diagonally so you have like 2 triangles on the sides giving you the bracing.that's the shape, I mocked it up out of cardboard first with just the pedal on my workbench. Bolt this brace between the pedal and firewall with the 2 bolts to the master and then 1 bolt from pedal to brace in the upper position. Works great, very solid. I got my prelude for $850 with bad auto trans... feels great to bring one back to life, they are fun.

[@importmodify]

Great info! Yes it felt pretty good to turn it into manual. The auto cars have no soul. Haha! Good job on yours!

[@chrispotter2948]

@importmodify thanks! Do you happen to know if any of the 10 pins in the trans connector is a ground? Having trouble finding that exact diagram.

[@boogerdavis]

you are a good teacher

[@importmodify]

@@boogerdavis thank you!

[@matthewbim10]

Awesome more 5th gen swap content

[@truth4reel]

Man I wished I had the time to build and tune my lude. Unfortunately parting it out

[@importmodify]

We all must do what we have to. I sure could use the interior pieces that cover the obd port under the center console. Both sides if you have them.

[@primitive_derek9229]

I currently have a base model honda prelude(Auto). I just bought a manual Prelude(SH model). Ive been researhing and the forums stated i cant use the SH transmission with the base model block. What transmission did you use ??

[@importmodify]

@@primitive_derek9229 I used a non sh model. Base manual

[@pcVision2047]

@importmodify did you remove the old auto wire from harness and was wondering can i cut those and tape them up.

[@importmodify]

I just have them off to the side. Yes you can cut them if you like too. I will eventually do that to mine. Best to cut them put heat shrink on the ends and tape them up.

[@StrongFreeLovin]

15:16 what are those

[@easydayez]

Part numbers please!

[@I_O246]

I’m very curious to how long this car will last with the swap

[@importmodify]

It should last as long as you maintenance it when needed. Many people swap their Hondas and roll them for years.

[@brnhaze4025]

Do you do this as a service ? Where are you located ?

[@importmodify]

I could, I mainly work on modern everyday cars. Maintenance and repairs. I'm in Amarillo Tx

[@easydayez]

@@importmodify How much would it be in labor?

[@Ciel_exe]

@@easydayez THIS. please answer brother. im thinking about buying an auto prelude too and would like to do this. I'm in houston texas.

[@jesmann66]

Remove the dash assy? Make it hours easier.

[@importmodify]

Never removed the dash in a prelude but if it comes out easy then yeah you would be correct.