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First off, I pulled the stock header off the car as that will be replaced with the turbo manifold. On these civics, it is an easy task to do so as there is nothing in the way. then tapped the oil pan for the turbo drain. This is an often-overlooked part of every turbo build. Make sure to use a large turbo drain as a restriction in the drain will cause a backup of oil which can damage the turbo seals.

The next step is everyone’s favorite part; I installed the turbo headers and turbocharger. Make sure to mock up the turbo and clock the compressor housing to the appropriate angle.

This is done by changing the orientation of the volume of the turbo. Wastegate and downpipe went on next. Wastegates and downpipes are incredibly important and more detailed than most people give them credit for. But that is a discussion for a different day.



MaXpeedingRods offers a great turbocharger kit for these cars. It is T3/T4 T04E Turbo Kit. This kit is a great start to any build and comes with one of MaXpeedingRods premium turbos. This turbo will spool quicker than the competitors while supporting 500+ horsepower for those who really want to push the envelope!