i got this tranni from password jdm on my h22 swap...being it was for a accord it didnt fit on my prelude...so have never had this in my car so i cant you it doesnt grind because i dont know...password jdm valued it @ $650...make me a decent offer and its your...pm me...ive been told it should fit a lude but it didnt in mine..cms did the swap and thay said it didnt fit so id go with what thay said..