22 Sep 6 Speed Conversion Reverse Lockout and Synchrotech Rebuild Kits

6 Speed Conversion Reverse Lockout and Synchrotech Rebuild Kits
By Brian Gillespie

We received a viewer email and wanted to address some of the questions. This time around it is about other options for wiring a reverse lockout and Synchrotech rebuild kits.

Michael writes:

Hello again!

I was very pleased to see my question answered here – https://vtec.academy/6-speed-element-reverse-lockout-and-02-04-rsx-ecu-kpro-conversion-harness-for-integra/

1) I watched the video and thought of an even easier way to potentially do this/make this work. I wanted your take on it – would it be possible to wire that RSX lockout solenoid to the brake light(s) or reverse light(s) in my converted Honda Elements? I think the ground cable(s) can be wired to basically anywhere on the chassis.

If this would work like I think it would, the mechanism would only engage/you would only be able to get into reverse, if you were on the brake. I don’t see people on the brakes when they are intending on going into 6th gear (bottom right in the pattern), so this could be a cheap and good solution.

Also, I’ve found a pigtail for this too – https://www.ebay.com/itm/255078095442?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&fromMakeTrack=true

I also have 2 other questions:

2) What is your opinion on using Synchrotech parts? I’ve read conflicting things, ranging from, the parts are great, to, I’m a Honda mechanic and I’ve had nothing but problems with customers’ transmissions, that have Synchrotech synchronizers/rebuild kits.

3) For a 2009-2010 Element, would this (MK-SYN117 (https://www.hptautosport.com/products/synchrotech-carbon-master-rebuild-kit-civic-si-2006-2010-mk-syn117-3 or https://sync-trans.com/products/mk-syn117-carbon-master-rebuild-kit-6-speed-k-series-05-15?pr_prod_strat=copurchase&pr_rec_pid=7329843216634&pr_ref_pid=7340008767738&pr_seq=uniform)) kit be the right one to use?

Thanks!
Michael

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