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Honda Civic with a Turbo VW 2.0 L Inline-Four

Honda Civic with a turbo VW 2.0 L inline-four

Daniel Shimp wanted more power in his 2004 Volkswagen Jetta Mk4 so he turbocharged the 2.0 L 8v inline-four. After the engine developed some issues he decided to replace it with a VR6. He tried to give away the turbocharged inline-four but no one wanted it. So it was about to be recycled when a friend suggested he install into their 1998 Honda Civic. The Civic was in pretty bad shape with a blown motor and his friend had no intention of repairing it. Daniel took the free Civic and built the project in six months. The 2.0 L AEG inline-four makes about 150-180 horsepower to the wheels on 7-8 psi of boost from a Garrett T28 turbocharger taken off a Nissan RB26 inline-six. The car also runs Jetta Mk4 wiring and electrical system, fuel tank, radiator, and motor mounts.

Honda Civic with a turbo VW 2.0 L inline-four

Honda Civic with a turbo VW 2.0 L inline-four

Honda Civic with a turbo VW 2.0 L inline-four

Honda Civic with a turbo VW 2.0 L inline-four

Honda Civic with a turbo VW 2.0 L inline-four

Honda Civic with a turbo VW 2.0 L inline-four

Honda Civic with a turbo VW 2.0 L inline-four

Honda Civic with a turbo VW 2.0 L inline-four

Source: @deeshimp and Show Off Your Honda/Acura FB group via Piotr

1 thought on “Honda Civic with a Turbo VW 2.0 L Inline-Four”

  1. …and ‘Harlekin’ visuals apparently. Volkswagen did sell Polos in this colourful setup in the mid-90s (I mean, when else would anyone have bought them like this? ^^)

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