Honda Civic D16Y8 1996 – 2000 Performer X Turbocharging System PDF Manual Installation Instructions

Description: The Edelbrock Performer X Turbocharging System is a complete Turbo Kit that gives 1996-2000 Honda Civic SOHC VTEC D16Y8 owners a 60-70 horsepower increase from turbocharging. The Garrett T-28 ball bearing turbo comes pre-assembled as one unit with a Ni-resist cast exhaust manifold and exhaust elbow, and inlet oil and water lines for the simplest possible installation. The system includes a high-performance Performer X intake manifold with four additional injectors and a separate electronic controller to add fuel and retard spark under boosted conditions. The Edelbrock Exhaust manifold and elbow are designed for maximum flow and high velocity for quicker turbo spool-up. We have included an intercooler, blow-off valve, windshield pillar mount boost gauge, o-ring sealed compressor flanges, a turbo oil supply adapter, and pre-assembled Russell oil, water, and fuel lines to make this one of the most complete kits on the market.

Before Beginning: This installation can be accomplished using common tools and procedures. However, one should have a basic knowledge of automotive repair and modification and be familiar with and comfortable working on this vehicle. If you do not feel comfortable working on a large project such as this, it is recommended to have the installation completed by a professional mechanic. Keeping a 1996-2000 Honda Civic Service Manual on hand for reference is helpful. REMEMBER: WHEN WORKING AROUND GASOLINE, DO NOT SMOKE, AND KEEP ALL OPEN FLAMES, SPARKS AND OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION AWAY FROM THE WORK AREA. Failure to do so can result in a FIRE or EXPLOSION. Installing this turbocharger kit will substantially increase the power output of your engine. Before installing this kit, you should perform a compression test to ensure that your engine is in good condition. Consult a Factory Service Manual for the proper compression test procedure and acceptable in-service limits. The valve lash should be properly adjusted. If the valves are not properly seating, or the valve lash is not properly adjusted, the increased temperatures created by the increased power output could accelerate valve seat wear and cause burnt valves. If for any reason your engine has oil pressure that is below the acceptable service limits as specified in the Factory Service Manual, this problem should be corrected before installing this turbocharger kit. (Note: Check kit contents on the following page before starting your installation).

After Installation, Before Starting the Vehicle: We recommend the use of a synthetic 10W30 motor oil. Mobil1 was used in our testing. Before starting the vehicle, the oil drain hose should be disconnected from the oil pan and the engine should be turned over with the starter until oil is running out of the oil drain hose (Note: This may take one or two minutes of intermittent cranking for the oil system to be primed and for oil to reach the drain hose. To keep from abusing the starter, crank the engine in 20-30 second intervals, until oil reaches the drain hose.). This will ensure that the turbo is lubricated before the initial start-up. This should be done with the spark plugs removed and the wiring disconnected from the Turbo-Link box. Disconnecting the wiring from the Turbo-Link box will disable the ignition. Along with synthetic oil, we strongly recommend using a colder spark plug in the engine. In our testing, we used Champion RC9MC4 spark plugs (Stock #434). You may use any manufacturer’s plug that matches the stock plug configuration and is two to three heat ranges colder than stock. The use of 91 octane fuel minimum is required with the use of this Performer X turbocharger kit. The increased cylinder pressures created as a result of turbocharging

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