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Old 05-20-2008, 07:33 PM   #1
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Which tranny should I use next? & motor?

hello again. I've tried some gas save tips from here and it saved me some mpgs!!! I'm excited and I'm looking for more ways to save mpgs. I have a 1990 accord 4dr 5speed. I do not have a 3rd gear. I shift 1-2-4-5. When i try to shift into 3rd it grinds and pops out of gear all the time. So I need a new tranny if I want 3rd gear. Which tranny would be the most fuel efficient? The lowest rpms in 5th? I found out the civic trannys wont fit the engine i have.
Anyone have a link where i can buy a FE tranny for my accord? Or a link to make my own custom tranny? Also has anyone here fit a civic engine/transmission an a accord?
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Old 05-20-2008, 10:29 PM   #2
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it will probably be better to look for a used tranny
and spend some of the extra moeny on some sumitomo htr t4 tires and pump them up to around 50 psi you will really get better mpg
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There aren't too many accord fans out there. I know we all get attached to our cars, but have you considered selling the accord for a civic? You would be money ahead with increased fe.
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yes I have considered selling the accord for the civic. Most likely I will go that route. I do have sentimental value in that accord, so i may just park it. There are alot more options/possibillities with the civic. I did shop last weekend with no luck, of course I want the crx or 92-95 civic hatchback.

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