Alright, havent updated this in a while and have some good infomation.
First off, motor and transmission are out. Auto engine harness, ECU, shifter, cables and a few other things are out.
Transmission has been mounted to the motor, everything torqued down. Timing belt, water pump, tensioners, starter, slave cylinder, cam sensors, everything.
Motor mounts are in place and just waiting on a few more parts. Here's some information though.
1.) If you are using an auto motor, you will need a different rear mount bracket if you go with the Innovative mounts. Part Number: 50827-S3M-A00
2.) Transmission solenoids can break relatively easy and are very expensive for what they are. Part Number: 28250-PYZ-003
3.) Air assist valves will break and they are not hard to find, if you know what you are looking for. People will tell you that parts stores have them, they dont. Part Number: 36202-P8E-A01
Here's a few pictures.
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I'll have to get a better picture of this plug, but it is on the manual lower harness that plugs into the manual ECU. The infamous "third plug". You can still order the harness from Acura, but it isn't cheap. From what I've talked to Varnell and a few others about, you really only need this plug. So, if you can find a deal on a lower dash harness and it has this plug, take it.
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Transmission soleniod that costs anywhere from 225-312. Don't break this. Mine was broken when I bought the trans, I believe.
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Comparison shot. Manual sits higher than I thought it would.
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Empty space. PO apparently rolled his own cigarettes and chewed a lot of gym. So many gum wrappers underneath the auto shifter. Pulled out at least three five stick packs of gym, countless wrappers, and a few lighters.
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Engine getting ready to go in
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32 pin port on the manual ECU. If there is not a blank spot, its an auto ECU. I'll have to take a comparison shot.
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Good ole auto shifter. Never gave me one issue. If anyone wants the shifter, complete with the cable, bracket, and few other ends, let me know.