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JG Edelbrock's First Production Turbo Kit Boasts Big Horsepower Gains at the Wheels

Photography by JG Edelbrock, Ricky Chu
  • Honda Civic Open Hood Intake Manifold View
    Begin dismantling the intake manifold, starting with the throttle cable. There is a support bracket on the backside of the engine that needs to be removed as well. Unplug any sensors or hoses that go to the intake manifold.
    Honda Civic Open Hood Intake Manifold View
    Begin dismantling the intake manifold, starting with the throttle cable. There is a suppor
  • Honda Civic Open Hood Intake Manifold View
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  • Honda Civic Hood Open Fuel Filter View
    Remove the fuel line from the fuel filter. Try not to have any built-up pressure unless you're planning on winning a wet T-shirt contest.
    Honda Civic Hood Open Fuel Filter View
    Remove the fuel line from the fuel filter. Try not to have any built-up pressure unless yo
  • Honda Civic Hood Open Fuel Filter View
    Use a rag to soak up the leaking fuel. Unclip the injectors and place the harness off to the side.
    Honda Civic Hood Open Fuel Filter View
    Use a rag to soak up the leaking fuel. Unclip the injectors and place the harness off to t
  • Honda Civic Securing Intake Manifold View
    Loosen the 12mm nuts on the back of the motor that secure the intake manifold. If you removed all the plugs and hoses in the earlier steps, the intake manifold should come out with ease.
    Honda Civic Securing Intake Manifold View
    Loosen the 12mm nuts on the back of the motor that secure the intake manifold. If you remo
  • Honda Civic Securing Intake Manifold View
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  • 130 0308 Edel 26A Z
    If you have a hot solvent tank handy, clean out the oil pan. If not, use some engine degreaser and clean as much as possible. Then follow the directions for drilling the oil return fitting. Start with a small bit to make a pilot hole, then move up to a larger one.
    130 0308 Edel 26A Z
    If you have a hot solvent tank handy, clean out the oil pan. If not, use some engine degre
  • 130 0308 Edel 26B Z
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  • 130 0308 Edel 27A Z
    Using the provided gasket, line up the fitting with the holes you just drilled.
  • 130 0308 Edel 27B Z
    You will need to use the two provided bolts and washers to mount the fitting into place.
  • Honda Civic Oil Pan Gasket Underside View
    Depending on the condition of the oil pan gasket, it's up to you whether you replace or reuse it. Raise the oil pan up and bolt it back into place. It's easier to have someone help you hold it while you tighten.
    Honda Civic Oil Pan Gasket Underside View
    Depending on the condition of the oil pan gasket, it's up to you whether you replace or re
  • Honda Civic Oil Pan Securing Underside View
    Don't forget to replace the support brackets for the oil pan. These add to the structural rigidity of the motor and are very crucial. They're not hard to re-attach, so don't be lazy.
    Honda Civic Oil Pan Securing Underside View
    Don't forget to replace the support brackets for the oil pan. These add to the structural
  • Honda Civic Oil Filter Adapter Close View
    Included in the kit is a sandwich adapter fitting for the oil filter. This allows the stock oil filter to be used while providing fittings for the oil feed line to the turbo and oil pressure gauge.
    Honda Civic Oil Filter Adapter Close View
    Included in the kit is a sandwich adapter fitting for the oil filter. This allows the stoc
  • Honda Civic Oil Filter Adapter Close View
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  • Honda Civic Manifold Installation View
    The kit comes with the turbo already bolted to the manifold.
  • Honda Civic Hood Open Engine Top View
    If you followed directions and tied the A/C lines out of the way, they should squeeze in quite easily.
    Honda Civic Hood Open Engine Top View
    If you followed directions and tied the A/C lines out of the way, they should squeeze in q
  • Honda Civic Hood Open Engine Top View
    With the fatter runners on the new cast manifold, you will have to back it off the studs a little bit and slowly tighten the top nuts by hand. Once you get a few threads going, a combination wrench will do just fine.
    Honda Civic Hood Open Engine Top View
    With the fatter runners on the new cast manifold, you will have to back it off the studs a
  • Honda Civic Hood Open Engine Top View
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  • Honda Civic Hood Open Air Conditioner Line Connection
    Now that you have the turbo and manifold in place, you can put the A/C lines back where they belong. Use the stock brackets and make sure that nothing sits too close to the exhaust manifold.
    Honda Civic Hood Open Air Conditioner Line Connection
    Now that you have the turbo and manifold in place, you can put the A/C lines back where th
  • Honda Civic Oil Return Line Close View
    Bolt the provided oil return line to the underside of the turbo. Run the other end to the oil pan and tighten the fitting.
    Honda Civic Oil Return Line Close View
    Bolt the provided oil return line to the underside of the turbo. Run the other end to the
  • Honda Civic Oil Return Line Close View
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By JG Edelbrock
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