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l4zy415 · 09-08-2011, 04:13 PM

Alright, I got some pics of the half shafts I have, and you are right about the splines in them.

On top, 1990 MT half shafts. On bottom, 1988 AT half shafts

Splines in the MT

Splines in the AT

So it looks like you're gonna need the MT drive shafts for the passenger side. And I thought all drive shafts were the same.

Rowdy275 · 02-28-2012, 08:28 AM

IM lookin for a 5 speed tranny for my g1 as well...if anyone has one i want it...even if it needs attention...want to get rid of automatic

A Yo · 08-15-2012, 11:16 AM

What about bypassing the vehicle speed sensor when doing that tranny swap?

ochn77 · 08-15-2012, 11:26 AM

those pictures james just posted are correct.

i lost my digicam with all the pictures in it, but i took similar pictures.... before and after...

i had to have the bearing carrier swapped from one half shaft to the other. i had to go to a specialty driveshaft shop to get it done. was like 20 bucks to do it.

sam o nela · 08-15-2012, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by A Yo

What about bypassing the vehicle speed sensor when doing that tranny swap?

You could...but then you'll lose your variable speed steering assist...at best you'll just have a tougher time turning the wheels at lower speeds....at worst you'll have wacky steering effort at all speeds.

Why would you need to bypass it? Just wondering.

A Yo · 03-05-2014, 06:37 AM

Could u tell me how to bypass the Vehicle Speed Sensor on my 90 Legend. After doing my auto to manual trans swap, everything works fine except my check engine light comes on after reaching certain speeds. Help me plz. Thanx!
U can reach me at:zhinirein@optonline.net or zhinaez@gmail.com

gabsdt · 11-03-2014, 06:26 PM

Are there any better step by steps?

Intel · 11-19-2014, 04:36 AM

Just out of curiosity,
If I bought a 2.5l manual sedan out of a recking yard, and I have a coupe, is everything bar the ECU the same? (loom, gearbox, trans mounts?)

sam o nela · 11-19-2014, 06:32 AM

Mechanically the same (they'll mount). I feel like the gear ratios are different between 2.5 and 2.7 though. Wire harness is slightly different because the ECU is different. But if you're just looking at a transmission swap you should be good

TJcars2 · 11-19-2014, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by sam o nela

Mechanically the same (they'll mount). I feel like the gear ratios are different between 2.5 and 2.7 though. Wire harness is slightly different because the ECU is different. But if you're just looking at a transmission swap you should be good

2.5 gear ratios are shorter and closer ratios

09-08-2011, 04:13 PM	#31
l4zy415 FRISCO LEGEND BABY!! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 10,178 '88 ACURA Legend Sedan Base Model Real Name: James	Alright, I got some pics of the half shafts I have, and you are right about the splines in them. On top, 1990 MT half shafts. On bottom, 1988 AT half shafts Splines in the MT Splines in the AT So it looks like you're gonna need the MT drive shafts for the passenger side. And I thought all drive shafts were the same. __________________ My Build Thread Oh my gawd That jar better blow me twice and cook breakfast for $1000.

08-15-2012, 11:26 AM	#34
ochn77 ihate city officials Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,791 '88 ACURA Legend	those pictures james just posted are correct. i lost my digicam with all the pictures in it, but i took similar pictures.... before and after... i had to have the bearing carrier swapped from one half shaft to the other. i had to go to a specialty driveshaft shop to get it done. was like 20 bucks to do it. __________________

03-05-2014, 06:37 AM	#36
A Yo Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 10 '90 ACURA Legend Coupe LS '90 ACURA Legend Sedan LS	90 legend trans swap. Could u tell me how to bypass the Vehicle Speed Sensor on my 90 Legend. After doing my auto to manual trans swap, everything works fine except my check engine light comes on after reaching certain speeds. Help me plz. Thanx! U can reach me at:zhinirein@optonline.net or zhinaez@gmail.com

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02-28-2012, 08:28 AM	#32
Rowdy275 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: yelm, Washington Posts: 9 Real Name: Rowdy	IM lookin for a 5 speed tranny for my g1 as well...if anyone has one i want it...even if it needs attention...want to get rid of automatic

08-15-2012, 11:16 AM	#33
A Yo Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 10 '90 ACURA Legend Coupe LS '90 ACURA Legend Sedan LS	What about bypassing the vehicle speed sensor when doing that tranny swap?

11-03-2014, 06:26 PM	#37
gabsdt Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Toronto Posts: 10 '90 ACURA 2.7 Legend Real Name: Gabriel	Are there any better step by steps?

11-19-2014, 04:36 AM	#38
Intel JDM Ka3 owner Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Australia Posts: 9 Real Name: Karl	Just out of curiosity, If I bought a 2.5l manual sedan out of a recking yard, and I have a coupe, is everything bar the ECU the same? (loom, gearbox, trans mounts?)

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