DIY Turbo Install on Civic

[ECU-MAN]

Disclaimer: The following is provided as a GUIDE ONLY, and neither myself nor Ozhonda take any responsibility for the outcomes of someone else doing the following. You follow these steps at your own risk!


Aim: positive pressure in the intake system
Tools: Lots of tools, to many to list, good tool box.

pre Turbo


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STEP 1: Remove Front bumper, then remove front splash cover.


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STEP 2: Jack car up securely, unclip oxygen sensor, remove exhaust down pipe, remove exhaust manifold shroud and exhaust manifold.


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STEP 3: Remove condensor fan, and radiator overflow bottle, also remove radiator top mounting bracket.


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STEP 4: Lift radiator out of the way, there is no need to disconnect the top or bottom hoses. Lift turbo and manifold up into the engine bay from the under side of the engine. (more room)


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STEP 5: Tention down the manifold to spec and in sequence. Place radiator back into place, resecure top radiator top mount. Route turbo oil feed line to the rear of the block near oil filter, remove the oil pressure switch. Install a T piece, connect the turbo oil feed line. Install the oil pressure switch/sensor. (use thread tape)


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STEP: 6 Remove intake tubing from throttle body, remove intake, remove the airbox, then remove the big ass resonator from under the RH fron head light, Undo the clamps that the red arrows point to, 1 tube to roccer cover. 2 coolant pipe to under throttle body 3 coolant pipe to head. (coolant flows between the two 2-3) .


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STEP 7: Connect 8mm tubing to the turbo cooling lines (red arrows) and route them back to the clapms you undid above. undo the coolant tines one at a time and connect turbo lines in there place. Drain the engine oil and remove the sump. Time to connect the turbo oil return pipe to the sump (yellow arrow)

STEP 8: Drill a hole in the sump in the desired location to the diameter to the brass sleeve.


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STEP 9: Weld the brass sleeve to the sump. Big thanks to Bill from A1 Mobile Radiators for his onsite welding. :thumbsup:


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STEP 10: Refit the sump, connect the turbo oil return line to sump. Connect the downpipe, and refit the O2 sensor, reconnect the rest of the exhaust up.


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STEP 11: Fit intercooler


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STEP 12: Connect turbo plumbing, In this case we have used rubber hosing, until proper tubing is custom made to also include the BOV.


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Don't forget the IAT sensor

STEP 13: Cut the block


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STEP 14: Install the air filter tubing. Run a tube from the roccer to the air filter tube.

STEP 15: Time to fit the electronic boost controller (GReddy). I mounted the actuator solenoid near the starter motor, below the dizzy, (look at the red arrows.) Ran the vacuum lines back to the turbo.


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STEP 16: Fit the manifold pressure sensor (MAP) for the boost controller on the fire wall and tap into the fuel pressure regulator.


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STEP 17: Route wires back to the under dash area. Wire up Greddy to power, earth, and tacho. Connect pressure sensor and solenoid.


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STEP 18: Change the Oil filter and refill Engine Oil

Run the car till it reaches operating temp, check for oil and coolant leaks. Thats pretty much it for now. Soon I will be installing RC 550 cc injectors, and fuel pressure regulator and fuel pump. After the intake rubber piping has been replaced and the BOV installed the car is off for a tune on the DYNO.

[Trust-Me]

Nice work ECU-MAN...wish i can do it to my car someday...

[ECU-MAN]

yeah same here
I would have loved to install this in my CRX :)

[[stealth]]

that is one awesome writeup ECU-MAN... props to you for ur pics and detailed description..

some COONS gotta be driving this... :p

[mr crex]

ooooooooo looks like someones wallets a lot lighter now ;)

nice job ... remind me to leave my car at your place next time john ;) haha

[ECU-MAN]

:), any time

[wynode]

Wooaaa......AWESOME work! :D

[jackosimm]

christ! Nice work mate! Great read very beneficial, hopefully me one day...

[JDM.Power]

nice ecu-man! an nice write up...!!

[civ_sik]

awesome man, good work

[RUDEF2]

Thats one of the best detailed DIY ive seen so far, well done...

Clarkey

[MR-VTEC]

nice write up, how long did the install take ya?

[[stealth]]

lol... was it 1.5 or 2days? hahahah :p

[CRXONE]

That is excellent stuff buddy. :thumbsup:

How hard is it putting on a turbo to my Generation 2 Crx?? (D16a8)

If only it was that easy! If I were to buy a Turbo kit from the US and do it myself that would be a dream. But it just seems to impossible.

hhhmmm

[[stealth]]

if its a kit.. should be straight foward... come down to SA then... if u ever get a kit..

:)

[ECU-MAN]

it took me about 12 to 13 hours, a bit of that time was just standing around talking with friends :).

CRXONE
Turbo kits are usually straight forward as there ment to fit the car, custom Jobs would take a bit longer to install, as you have to measure and fabricate a few more of the parts. with your crx you should be able keep your aircon witha good kit.
like [stealth] says, bring it to SA :)

[ProECU]

tuning still to come... watch out for this beast at autosalon dyno shootout.
Hot favourite to win !!

[Trust-Me]

is that guy coming down all the way from mel again just for the dyno!!! wow!!!!

[ProECU]

sure is.
more and more melbourne enthusiasts are making the trek over to SA as this ECU solution is cost effective over the competition.

[mr crex]

yeah this weekend some guys are coming down... and I totally forgot lol ... gotta make sure the house is free for the weekend hahaha

[Trust-Me]

man i really wanna meet them and have a peek at their cars...PROECU rocks and IMO the best ecu for honda.....real time tuning...its full on!!!!

[CTR Coupe]

tuning still to come... watch out for this beast at autosalon dyno shootout.
Hot favourite to win !!


not if Ivans gti proton is still around.

255kws at the front wheels.

[ProECU]

pfft... EASY!

[CRXY01]

good luck with beating Ivan's Gti

I've seen it snap drive shafts!

[ProECU]

we shall see ...

[TYPE-ONE]

you are ELITE

[ProECU]

we'll know more once the car is on the dyno, but needless to say, this car has some nice goodies on it

[eG_YoDa]

sweeet
man wish one day i could produce nearly as much power as this is gonna get
go the turbo !!
haha

gl with it who ever it may be ....................

[FR33K]

this is a mad thread !!
u made it look so easy !!

[ECU-MAN]

haha, kits are pretty simple to install. every thing just fits where its ment to :)

[siba]

sik as man, how much did everything cost ya and where did you source it all from??

[ECU-MAN]

wanst my car man, Ill have to ask the owner and get back to you,

I just installled it :)

[Lukezen27]

Wicked write up

Makes it look like anyone could do it :p

Can't wait to see what she puts out :thumbsup:

Is the PROECU up and running for retail?

Cheer's LukeZen

[ECU-MAN]

thanks dude,

hope she puts out as expected :)

Ill leave your last question to Evan

[Lukezen27]

thanks dude,

hope she puts out as expected :)

Ill leave your last question to Evan

What kw are you aiming for?

[ECU-MAN]

Im expecting at least 150KW, but should be able to do 150 +, depending on how much boost the owner wants to run

[ProECU]

Wicked write up

Makes it look like anyone could do it :p

Can't wait to see what she puts out :thumbsup:

Is the PROECU up and running for retail?

Cheer's LukeZen

Luke

ProECU is scheduled for release later this year, however tuning software will only be available to selected tuning shops.
Dyno Dave will be picking up the rights in sydney later this year.
You can have ur car tuned there.

This car is running a GT28. Kinda small for this car, but a good tune will net clost to 250hp @ wheels conservatively.
If the owner wishes to increase the boost, we'll see where this beast goes..

[Lukezen27]

Luke

ProECU is scheduled for release later this year, however tuning software will only be available to selected tuning shops.
Dyno Dave will be picking up the rights in sydney later this year.
You can have ur car tuned there.

This car is running a GT28. Kinda small for this car, but a good tune will net clost to 250hp @ wheels conservatively.
If the owner wishes to increase the boost, we'll see where this beast goes..

Sweet as man

Was looking at Microtech (Dyno Dave) to do any turning anyway :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

I wish NRMA would insure turbo’s but alas they don’t so upgrading Cams and springs is my only option but that with a PROECU should put out some OK KW
I’m hoping for VTIR power range

Date set yet for release?

Thx LukeZen

[j-specAccord]

i have an accord but i can aply wat i seen very easily to my h22, very good read.

[NTR16N]

Great write up man!!!

If i had found this info a month ago... boi... ppppsssssccccCCHHHHH!!! *sighs
But due to money and time restraints ill probably go the 32 Skyline route...

Good luck anyway man... and wen im bored... i myte start thinkin again... hmmm... hahaha ;)

[daidoidoi]

most of the things i dont get but u've made it so easy

[[stealth]]

lol... for those who understand it is a good read :)

[Lukezen27]

']lol... for those who understand it is a good read :)

It’s a good read even if ya don’t understand it :thumbsup:

I just like the pretty pictures :D

Only problem with the hole write-up is he’s makes is sound so easy I nearly ran out to my car and started pulling shit apart :p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p

[Civic_G]

DIY TURBO INSTALL ON CIVIC for dummies! :thumbsup: Good read n informative John. Car looks very familar though???? Don't know where I have seen it before???:)

[j0nbubz]

my god.. can i be any lost?

props for nice write up + attempt..

i would NEVER try to DIY turbo *chicken*

[lighty01]

Damn DAts AWSOM!! LUV diys... any idea if it was possible to put a turbo on a carb car?

[ECU-MAN]

sure can

[ECU-MAN]

this car made an apperance at SA Autosalon today, On the Dyno shootout it put out

168.4kw @144 km/h 8psi boost
539Nm Tractive force


the car has has some updates since this original thread
like

high volume fuel pump
AEI fuel rail
AEI fuel pressure Regulator
RC 550cc injectors
ITR shifter
earth kit
oil catch can

as for engine managment the car is runnig a OBD1 P28 ECU with RTP tuned by Evan at PROECU at Graham West Automotive with Brett behind the Wheel


here is a current pic of the engine bayhttp://b16a2.kicks-ass.net/pics/EM1-bay.jpg

[therealmaximus]

im boosting a d15 and i was wondering if i need to buy a new fmu or fuel rail or injectors if i dont will i detonate my engine?

[ECU-MAN]

stock fule rail and Fuel Reg should be sufficitant, but i do recomend you get bigger injectors as your stock ones will max out on the duty % NA there in the high %80, not much left in them once you boost.

[wynode]

will around 5-6psi be ok with the stock injectors ?

[ECU-MAN]

I recon that will be to much,

[[[d a n n y]]]

are the injectors sidefeed or top feed?

[ECU-MAN]

top feed

[ArminG]

very nice write up dood

[BOV]

is it with stock internal?

what about the sump, and shortage on the oil supply?

very interested....

oh about the earth wire....does it really help?? lot of car doing it now...fashion or power?

[ECU-MAN]

is it with stock internal?

what about the sump, and shortage on the oil supply?

very interested....

oh about the earth wire....does it really help?? lot of car doing it now...fashion or power?

this thing has a stock bottom end, head had had minor work, like type R cams, and sprinfs retainers etc.

no shottage of oil pressure or oil supply to the engine, and

as for the earth leads, I have no dyno proof to say "yeah extra xxxKWs" but im sure it makes some king of difference.

[LVNIT]

Quick question,

What type of hose did you use to temp. connect the intercooler to the throttle body etc? :)

[wynode]

]']are the injectors sidefeed or top feed?
It's a Honda not a nissan ;)

[VTi_b0i]

hey mate, do u know where to get a turbo kit for a 94 VTi and if so how much it costs?

[DOSHBTEK]

how much will it all cost?

[superR]

i got a good question for you.... how did you connect up your exhaust once the turbo was installed??

[ECU-MAN]

the dump pipe lined up perfectly with the cat, only problem was it was 1 to 2 cm to far, so there was a gap, so I got lots of flange gaskets and long bolts and used the gaskets to make the gap. was a bit ghetto but did the job till the owner could get it to an exhaust place.

[wynode]

So bolted up to the stock system fine yeah (apart from the gap) ?

[superR]

suppose it came so close cause it was a ready designed kit.

[ECU-MAN]

yeah thats it, it was a kit.

[Trust-Me]

It would of been a perfect fit, but i had my exhaust modded for the Trust exhaust piping, asTrust exhausts only came out for EK9.