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Your Civic

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This page covers the US Civic, 1992 on.

+5–15 whp (est.)
Hard$429–$4292–4 hrs
All Civic mods

Why do it

A bigger pipe lets the turbo breathe better.

Tools you'll need

Starting out? See our budget tool list.

Parts to buy

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Before you start

  • Check your local laws on exhaust mods.
  • Check your local laws on exhaust mods.

Steps

  1. Remove the engine covers

    • Take off the top covers.
    Watch this step (on a 2018 Si) (1:37–3:23)

  2. Remove the underbody covers

    • Take off the panels underneath.
    Watch this step (3:23–5:04)

  3. Detach the stock exhaust

    • Undo the stock exhaust.
    Watch this step (5:04–6:49)

  4. Remove the factory parts

    • Take off the factory pipe.
    Watch this step (6:49–8:51)

  5. Fit the new parts

    • Fit the new pipe.
    Watch this step (8:51–10:24)

  6. Refit the heat shield

    • Put it all back.
    Watch this step (10:24–11:57)

  7. Fit the front pipe

    • Take off the stock pipe and fit the new one.
    Watch this step (on an FL5) (3:40–5:37)

How to know it worked

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Safety first

  • Park on flat ground, set the parking brake and chock the wheels.
  • Never get under a car held up only by a jack. Use jack stands.
  • Let the engine and exhaust cool first.
  • Disconnect the battery before unplugging electrical parts.
  • Wear safety glasses.
  • If something doesn't match your car, stop and ask a shop.

Follow your part's instructions and your service manual's torque specs.