Original Odyssey

Anyone know if the original Odyssey (big accord version) could be had with a manual shift? Thanks.

I'm pretty sure it could be in Japan, not sure about USDM, though.

The ORIGINAL Odyssey was CVT:

B20 Frankenstein swap one!

DirtyBird222 wrote: B20 Frankenstein swap one!

WEAK!!!

There's a manual transmissioned H22A one floating around the interwebs.

JohnBrown hit on what I figured this thread would really be about...

Clem

Homer didn't drive . . .

No, it could not anywhere to the best of my knowledge... and at one point I researched quite a bit.
My findings on vans with stick shifts:
Mazda MPV
Early Chrysler products
Ford Aerostar
Toyota Previa and their deathstar thing

I still have a yard on for a 4wd manual element. Of course, it's not technically a van.

John Brown wrote: The ORIGINAL Odyssey was CVT:

I found a sapling growing through the frame of an Odyssey at a junkyard once. I asked the owner how much for the go-cart frame. He wanted $500!!!! I told him the tree could have it.

You could get 5 speed Blastro/Safari's also.

ZOO wrote: Homer didn't drive . . .

slefain wrote:

John Brown wrote: The ORIGINAL Odyssey was CVT:

I found a sapling growing through the frame of an Odyssey at a junkyard once. I asked the owner how much for the go-cart frame. He wanted $500!!!! I told him the tree could have it.

I had one of these that scared the absolute piss out of me as a kid. Way too fast and too loud for my young sensibilities.

I sold it non-running and in less-than stellar condition (hint: it spent a lot of time on its side, and I ran it through a split rail fence once) for $1200, to a guy from about 500 miles away. I couldn't believe it.

Now I want another one.

ZOO wrote: Homer didn't drive . . .

subtle

ZOO wrote: Homer didn't drive . . .

subtle

Yeah, that's why I added the big accord version in there. Found the H22 one...very cool.

http://www.b20vtec.com/forums/h-f-series-tech/156042-h22-into-1st-gen-odyssey-question.html

Actually read that thread. Not much there.

Nice pics here.

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2603813

I actually REALLY like those odysseys! If i didnt already own a turbo/5spd caravan id be looking for one.

I also like the current gen. But geegolly they're a BIT out of my price range. And if i had the money for a loaded odyssey i cant say i wouldnt spend a few grand more and go for a R320 CDI diesel benz rwd MINIVAN (YOU HEARD ME! coolest minivan of the last few years... r-class benz)

dmidknight wrote: http://www.b20vtec.com/forums/h-f-series-tech/156042-h22-into-1st-gen-odyssey-question.html

Wow! I'm glad I don't have to read that jibberish regularly! I've got nothing against hondas or honda owners in general but...

honda kid said: i wana c that engine bay pix of that whit oddessy itz a single turboed rit?? straight jdm

I really like the small oddessys though. I think it would be a great family hauler. Off to autotrader to see what they're going for...

ZOO wrote: Homer didn't drive . . .

First thing I thought. We're so highbrow 'round these parts.

They are great vans. We love the size. Gets decent mileage, around 25 cruising at 70 or around town. Good power, reliable and we prefer 4 real doors over the slider style. There is a site dedicated to them, can't find the bookmark right now. Worth checking out as a family hauler though.

Vigo wrote: I actually REALLY like those odysseys! If i didnt already own a turbo/5spd caravan id be looking for one. I also like the current gen. But geegolly they're a BIT out of my price range. And if i had the money for a loaded odyssey i cant say i wouldnt spend a few grand more and go for a R320 CDI diesel benz rwd MINIVAN (YOU HEARD ME! coolest minivan of the last few years... r-class benz)

So true, if we ever get to the point of being able to afford one.