*Legal in California only for racing vehicles which may never be used upon a highway.
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ENGINEERING, INC.
FOREWORD
Proper installation of this supercharger kit requires general automotive mechanic
knowledge and experience. Please browse through each step of this instruction manual
prior
to beginning the installation to determine if you should refer the job to a professional
installer/technician. Please call Vortech Engineering for possible installers in your area.
All rights reserved. No parts of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed,
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This product is protected by state common law , copyright and/or patent.
All legal rights therein are reserved. The design, layout, dimensions,
geometry, and engineering features shown in this product are the
exclusive property of V ortech Engineering, Inc. This product may not be
copied or duplicated in whole or part, abstractly or fundamentally,
intentionally or fortuitously, nor shall any design, dimension, or other
information be incorporated into any product or apparatus without prior
written consent of Vortech Engineering, Inc.
1650 Pacific Avenue, Channel Islands, CA 93033-9901 • (805) 247-0226
The ignition system, manufactured by Crane Electronics,
included in this kit is serviced exclusively by the manufacturer.
Crane Electronics warrants this product to be free from defects
in material and workmanship under normal use and if properly
installed for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase.
In case of malfunction, this unit will be repaired free of charge
according to the terms of the warranty . If found to be defective
as mentioned above, it will be repaired or replaced if returned
prepaid along with proof of date of purchase. This shall
constitute the sole remedy of the purchaser and the sole liability
of Crane Electronics and/or Vortech Engineering, Inc. To the
extent permitted by law, the foregoing is exclusive and in lieu
of all other warranties or representations whether expressed
or implied, including any implied warranty of merchantability
or fitness. In no event shall Crane Electronics and/or Vortech
Engineering, Inc., be liable for labor charges, special or
consequential damages.
When returning this unit for service, proof of purchase must be
supplied for warranty verification. After the warranty period has
expired, repair service is charged between a minimum and
maximum charge. In either case, please send the unit prepaid with proof of purchase to the attention of:
Crane Electronics
Customer Service Department
530 Fentress Boulevard
Daytona Beach, Florida, 32114
(904) 258-6167
(904) 258-6174 Fax
www.cranecams.com
The repaired unit will be returned as soon as possible after
receipt, COD for any charges. Be sure you include a detailed
account of any problems experienced, the type of vehicle and
any modifications.
Should you have any technical or installation questions
regarding this unit, contact Vortech Engineering, Inc., directly
at (805) 247-0226.
Part No. 4CE218-010SQ/018SQ/020SQ/028SQ, 4CD218-040SQ/048SQ/050SQ/058SQ
49 State Smog Legal
Congratulations on selecting the best performing and best backed automotive supercharger available today...
the VORTECH
Before beginning this installation, please read through this entire instruction booklet and the Street Supercharger
System Owner's Manual which includes the Limited Warranty Program and the Warranty Registration form.
Vortech supercharger systems are performance improving devices. In most cases, increases in torque of 30 to 35%
and horsepower between 35 and 45% can be expected with the boost levels specified by Vortech Engineering. This
product is intended for use on healthy, well maintained engines. Installation on a worn-out or damaged engine is not
recommended and may result in failure of the engine as well as the supercharger. Vortech Engineering is not
responsible for engine damage.
Installation on new vehicles will not harm or adversely affect the break-in period so long as factory break-in
procedures are followed.
For best performance and continued durability, please take note of the following key points:
1. Use only premium grade fuel 92 octane or higher (R+M/2).
2. The engine must have stock compression ratio.
3. If the engine has been modified in any way, check with Vortech prior to using this product.
4. Always listen for any sign of detonation (pinging) and discontinue hard use (no boost)
until the problem is resolved.
5. Perform an oil and filter change upon completion of this installation and prior to test
driving your vehicle. Thereafter, always use a high grade SF rated engine oil or a high
quality synthetic, and change the oil and filter at least every 3,000 miles. Never attempt
to extend the oil change interval beyond 3,000 miles, regardless of oil manufacturer's
claims, as potential damage to the supercharger may result.
6. Before beginning installation, replace all spark plugs that are older than 1 year or 10,000
miles with original heat range plugs as specified by the manufacturer and reset timing
to factory specifications (follow the procedures indicated within the factory repair manual
and/or as indicated on the factory underhood emissions tag). Do not use platinum spark
plugs unless they are original equipment. Change spark plugs every 15,000 miles and
spark plug wires at least every 50,000 miles.
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V-2® SQ-Trim supercharger!
TOOL & SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
• Factory Repair Manual
• 3/8" Drive and Socket Set: SAE and Metric
• 1/2" Drive and Socket Set: SAE and Metric
• 3/8" NPT Tap and Tap Handle
• Adjustable Wrench
• Open End Wrenches: 5/16", 3/8", 7/16", 1/2", 9/16"
• Center Punch and a 5/8" Tapered Punch
• 5 quarts SF Rated Quality Engine Oil, Oil Filter, and
Wrench
• Flat #2 Screwdriver
• Phillips #2 Screwdriver
• Heavy Grease
• Silicone Sealer
• Drill Motor
• 3/32", #25, 5/8", 3/8" Drill Bits
• Oil Sender Socket, Snap-On #A120
If your vehicle has in excess of 15,000 miles since its last spark plug change, then you will also need:
5A001-009HI-6 TR ignition system1
5W001-001Wire taps2
5W001-00916-14 GA male slides6
5W001-01016-14 GA female slides6
5W001-01116-14 GA eyelets2
5W001-014Fuse Holder 10 GA wire1
5W001-015Fuse, blade type 20 AMP1
5W001-017Large ring terminals2
5W001-0203/4" Plastic wire loom1
5W012-00012 GA wire, red1
5W012-01012 GA wire, black1
7E010-046#8 x 3/4" Sheet metal4
7P156-0825/32" TEE1
7U030-0465/32" x 36" Vacuum line1
7U100-0556" Nylon tie wrap1
7U375-0013.6" Velcro hook1
7U375-0023.6" Velcro latch1
5W018-01018 GA wire, red1
5W018-02018 GA wire, black1
5W018-06018 GA wire, orange1
5W018-24018 GA wire, white and yellow1
5W001-04012-10 GA female slide2
5W001-04112-10 GA male slide2
5W001-019Solderless connector, 10-122
5A001-009HI-6 TR ignition system1
5W001-001Wire taps2
5W001-00916-14 GA male slides6
5W001-01016-14 GA female slides6
5W001-01116-14 GA eyelets2
5W001-014Fuse Holder 10 GA wire1
5W001-015Fuse, blade type 20 AMP1
5W001-017Large ring terminals2
5W001-0203/4" Plastic wire loom1
5W012-00012 GA wire, red1
5W012-01012 GA wire, black1
7E010-046#8 x 3/4" Sheet metal4
7P156-0825/32" TEE1
7U030-0465/32" x 36" Vacuum line1
7U100-0556" Nylon tie wrap1
7U375-0013.6" Velcro hook1
7U375-0023.6" Velcro latch1
5W018-01018 GA wire, red1
5W018-02018 GA wire, black1
5W018-06018 GA wire, orange1
5W018-24018 GA wire, white and yellow1
5W001-04012-10 GA female slide2
5W001-04112-10 GA male slide2
5W001-019Solderless connector, 10-122
5W001-001Wire taps2
5W001-00916-14 GA male slides6
5W001-01016-14 GA female slides6
5W001-01116-14 GA eyelets2
5W001-014Fuse Holder 10 GA wire1
5W001-015Fuse, blade type 20 AMP1
5W001-017Large ring terminals2
5W001-0203/4" Plastic wire loom1
5W012-00012 GA wire, red1
5W012-01012 GA wire, black1
7E010-046#8 x 3/4" Sheet metal4
7P156-0825/32" TEE1
7U030-0465/32" x 36" Vacuum line1
7U100-0556" Nylon tie wrap1
7U375-0013.6" Velcro hook1
7U375-0023.6" Velcro latch1
5W018-01018 GA wire, red1
5W018-02018 GA wire, black1
5W018-06018 GA wire, orange1
5W018-24018 GA wire, white and yellow1
5W001-04012-10 GA female slide2
5W001-04112-10 GA male slide2
5W001-019Solderless connector, 10-122
5A001-009HI-6 TR Ignition System1
5W001-001Wire Taps2
5W001-00916-14 GA Male Slides6
5W001-01016-14 GA Female Slides6
5W001-01116-14 GA Eyelets2
5W001-014Fuse Holder 10 GA Wire1
5W001-015Fuse, Blade Type 20 AMP1
5W001-017Large Ring Terminals2
5W001-0203/4" Plastic Wire Loom1
5W012-00012 GA Wire, Red1
5W012-01012 GA Wire, Black1
7E010-046#8 x 3/4" Sheet Metal4
7P156-0825/32" TEE1
7U030-0465/32" x 36" Vacuum Line1
7U100-0556" Nylon Tie Wrap1
7U375-0013.6" Velcro Hook1
7U375-0023.6" Velcro Latch1
5W018-01018 GA Wire, Red1
5W018-02018 GA Wire, Black1
5W018-06018 GA Wire, Orange1
5W018-24018 GA Wire, White and Yellow1
5W001-04012-10 GA Female Slide2
5W001-04112-10 GA Male Slide2
5W001-019Solderless Connector 10-122
A. Disconnect the negative side of the battery.
B. Remove the accessory drive belt.
C. Remove the belt tensioner assembly, separate it from
the mounting bracket and set aside. Remove tensioner
mounting bracket.
D. Disconnect and remove the crankcase breather hose.
E.Remove the entire air filter/inlet assembly.
F.Remove the ignition coil and bracket. Set aside.
G. Remove the front plastic splash shield, if equipped.
2. OIL DRAIN
A. To provide an oil drain for the supercharger, it is
necessary to make a hole in the oil pan. The best way
to provide this hole is to punch the hole rather than drill.
B. Remove the front passenger's side wheel from the
vehicle.
C. Rotate the engine until the mark on the damper is
aligned with the (TDC) top dead center tag on the front
of the engine. To aid you in this, remove the distributor
cap and watch the ignition rotor. It should end up
between #5 and #7 electrodes (see
Figure 2-a
D. Locate and mark hole per diagram. Remove paint
around the hole area. Layout the hole center (see
Figure 2-b
).
E.Use a small center punch to perforate the pan and
expand the hole. Switch to a larger diameter punch
and expand the hole further to approximately 9/16"
diameter. Most punches are made from hexagon material and may be placed in a socket with an extension
to make this procedure easier.
ROTATE ENGINE TO
DISPLAYED POSITION
).
Figure: 2-a
NOTE: Use extreme caution not to hit
the crankshaft while punching
the pan. If a clearance problem
exists, rotate the crankshaft until clearance is obtained.
F.Tap the hole with a 3/8" NPT tap ap-
proximately 1/4" deep. Pack the flutes
of the tap with heavy grease to hold
chips. Use a small magnet to check for
any stray chips.
NOTE: This method of rolling over the
lip of the hole and tapping it
works very well if carefully done
and should cause no problems.
small amount of silicone sealer to the new threads.
Apply more sealer to the male threads of the 3/8"
NPT x 45° street elbow and secure in the hole.
Position the fitting so that it points up toward the
top/front of the vehicle at approximately a 45°
angle (see
Figure 2-c
). Make sure a seal is formed
all around the fitting. Thread the 3/8" NPT x 1/2"
barb fitting into the 45° street elbow using a small
amount of pipe sealer.
H. Drain engine oil and change filter.
I.The drain hose will be attached to the fitting in later
steps. If your installation is going to be over
several days we suggest that you cover the fitting
to protect it from dirt.
J.Reinstall front wheel and torque lugnuts to proper
specifcations.
3. AIR FILTER INSTALLATION (1997-99 Dakota/Durango only)
A. Attached the new air filter to the supplied
filter as shown and secure with a hose
clamp.
B. Place the filter assembly into the right side
fenderwell and mark hole locations to be
drilled for mounting. Make sure that the
filter mount assembly is sitting on a flat
area of the inner fender before marking
hole locations. (See
Figure 3-a
.)
C. Punch and drill the three hole locations.
D. Mount the filter assembly to the inner
ance between the dipstick and
accessory drive belt. Remove the
bolt holding the dipstick tube. Hold
the tube approximately two inches
from the top and gently bend rearward and inward about one inch.
Resecure with the existing fastener after the bracket installation.
B. Mount the cast aluminum main
mounting bracket onto the front of
the engine right cylinder head using the fasteners provided, as
shown in the graphic on the next
page.
NOTE: Before mounting the
main bracket, the vehicle wiring harness
may need to be shifted
so that it rests in between the timing chain
cover and the supercharger mounting
bracket for exhaust
clearance.
C. Please note that the 3-3/4" bolt
also holds the supercharger
mounting plate. This fastener
must
be threaded into its hole loosely
as a pilot while securing the cast
bracket with the other two, then
removed for installation of the supercharger mounting plate.
D. Slide the 3/8" x 3-3/4" bolt into the
proper hole in the supercharger
mounting plate. Attach the stock
belt tensioner to the front of the
supercharger mounting plate. See
graphic on the next page. Make
sure the indexing tab is engaged
in the slot. The factory stud on the
on the tensioner may need to be
shortened for proper bracket clearance. Test fit the plate assembly
to the bracket before tightening
any bolts.
4. MAIN MOUNTING BRACKET AND PLATE, cont'd.
1997-99 Dakota/Durango
NOTE: Slight bending of the factory
3/8" aluminum air conditioning
line (running to the firewall) is
required before mounting plate
can be installed (see photo below).
E.Secure the plate and tensioner as an
assembly to the cast bracket. (See
Figure 4-c
.)
F.Remove the right side exhaust mani-
fold heat shield. Remove the second
bolt (from the front) mounting the manifold to the head. Attach the supplied
support strut between the supercharger mounting plate and the second exhaust manifold stud. Secure
with the supplied stainless steel bolt
(see
Figure 4-b
).
G. Attach the loose ground connection(s)
from the main harness (near the supercharger mounting bracket) to the
existing alternator mounting bolt and
secure. (See
HEAT
SHIELD
SUPPILED 5/16" BOLT
(REMOVE FACTORY
BOLT/STUD)
5/16” WASHER
Figure 4-d
.60 SPACER
.)
EXHAUST
MANIFOLD
ATTACH TO EXHAUST
ATTACH TOEXHAUST MANIFOLD
5/16-18 x 3-3/4"
/16-18 X 3.5
SUPERCHARGER
MOUNTING PLATE
GEARCHARGERMOUNTING PLATE
MANIFOLD
SUPPORT
SUPPORT
GROUND TO ALTERNATOR
MOUNTING BOLT
3/8-16 x 1"
3/8-16 X 1.0
Figure: 4-c
MAIN
MAIN HARNESS
STUD MAY
NEED TRIMMING
STOCK TENSIONER
STOCK TENSIONER
MAIN
MAIN MOUNTING
MOUNTING
BRACKET
BACKET
3/8-16 x 1"
3/8-16 X 1.0
3/8-16 x 3"
3/8-16 X 3.0
3/8-16 x 3-3/4" (BOLT MUST BE
INSTALLED
3/8-16 x 3-
3/8-16 X 3.75
THROUGH PLATE
BEFORE SPRING
TENSIONER IS
MOUNTED.)
sender from the engine. The sender is
found at the rear of the intake manifold to
the right side of the distributor.
B. Install the supplied nipple and tee fitting
into the block and place the sending unit in
the upper end. Install the 45° fitting in the
side port and orient the assembly so that
it points forward and slightly outward towards the passenger's side (see
5-a
). Reconnect the pressure sender con-
nector.
NOTE: It is essential that the super-
charger oiling orifice not be
plugged. Therefore, do not use
Teflon tape or other sealant that
could possibly cause blockage.
Use engine oil.
C. Attach the preassembled oil hose onto the
fitting. Route the hose forward along the
inside of the right valve cover. Be careful
not to rest the oil hose or ignition wires on
the EGR tube at the rear of the head.
D. Before connecting the other end of the
hose to the supercharger, briefly crank
over the engine in order to purge the line
with oil and remove any contaminants
from the line. Use a drain pan or coffee can
to catch the oil.
NOTE: Supercharger drive belt must
not be attached at this step.
E.Place the 45° union fitting into the super-
charger fitting. Connect the hose to the
45° fitting.
Figure
45° x 1/8"
FITTING
ENGINE BLOCK
OIL SENDING UNIT
45° x 1/8" FITTING
Figure: 5-a
STOCK OIL
PRESSURE
SENDING
UNIT
1/8" NPT
NIPPLE
1/8" NPT
NIPPLE
Figure: 5-b
6. IGNITION COIL RELOCATION
A. Remove the ignition coil from its original mounting
bracket.
B. Locate the two 5/16" threaded bosses on the intake
manifold between the throttle body and rear of the air
conditioning unit.
C. Attach the supplied coil bracket and 1/4-20 hardware to
the ignition coil. Secure the coil assembly to the intake
manifold using the supplied spacer, 5/16" bolts and
washers. The distributor lead must point toward the rear
of the vehicle.
fitting on the bottom of the supercharger and secure with the clamp
provided. Make sure to position the
clamp housing to the side so that it
does not interfere with the mounting
plate.
B. Set the supercharger in place on the
plate and secure with the five 3/8-16 x
1" bolts and washers.
NOTE: The forward A/C line re-
quires slight bending for
supercharger pulley clearance.
C. Attach the plastic idler pulley (follow
the arrow in
Figure 7-a
) to the inner
most threaded boss on the supercharger. Use the supplied large
washer as a spacer in between the
pulley and the supercharger.
D. Route the supercharger drain hose
downward toward the drain fitting in
the pan. Trim hose if necessary and
secure to the fitting with the supplied
#8 hose clamp.
➔
Figure: 7-a - Idler Pulley
NOTE: Drain hose must be routed
downhill with no kinks or
sharp turns. Supercharger
life will be affected by an
improperly routed drain
hose.
8. SUPERCHARGER/ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT
A. The new, longer accessory
drive belt is routed the same
S/C DRIVE
PULLEY
as the original belt except
for accommodation of the
supercharger and a idler
pulley.
B. Route the belt around the
outside of the supercharger
drive pulley then around the
inside of the idler (see
9A. IGNITION/BOOST CONTROL INSTALLATION (1997-99 Dakota/Durango only)
A. Remove the four phillips head screws attaching
the plastic tray (located beneath the tilt-up console cover) to the armrest/console located between the two front seats. Remove the six console mounting screws with an 8mm socket and
lift the center console out of the vehicle (four
screws are located underneath the two cup
holder mats in the armrest/console). From the
bottom side of the console, remove the six
phillips head screws attaching the plastic front
cover to the console.
Figure: 9A-a
B. Position the main ignition module onto the metal
tray, (offset unit to keep mounting screws from
puncturing air duct). (See
Figure 9A-a
.) Mark
and drill holes using a #25 drill bit. Secure
ignition module with the provided #12 hardware
to the metal tray.
C. With the center console removed, mark and drill
a 5/8" hole into the floor. (See
NOTE: Ensure there is room for wires (that
are to be routed into console) underneath vehicle and inside console.
Figure 9A-b
.)
D. Under the hood, cut both wires at the coil con-
nector, leaving a few inches of wire on the
connector to work with. Attach the 10' red 18 GA
wire extension using the supplied connectors to
the green wire coming from the factory harness
to the coil. Attach the 10' white 18 GA wire
extension to the black wire coming from the
factory harness coil. Refer to the ignition wiring
diagram.
E.Attach the supplied 10' orange 18 GA wire
extension to the green wire on the factory coil
connector plug and the 10' black 18 GA wire
extension to the black wire on the same plug.
F.Attach a 12 GA eyelet terminal to one end of the
supplied fuse holder and a solderless connector
to the opposite end. Connect the 10' red 12 GA
wire to the solderless connector. Install the wired
12 GA eyelet assembly onto the positive accessory terminal, located on the fuse box underhood.
G. Attach the supplied 5/32" vacuum line to the
capped port on the side of the intake manifold.
Route the vacuum line from the right side of the
engine along the firewall. Route all five wires and
vacuum line down the driver's side of the vehicle
along the frame (securing along the way with tie
wraps) to the previously drilled hole in the floor.
AVOID EXHAUST PIPES AND SHARP OBJECTS! Pull wires and vacuum line into passen-
9A.IGNITION/BOOST CONTROL INSTALLATION, cont'd. (1997-99 Dakota/
Durango only)
H. Refering to
Figure 9A-c
, drill a #25 hole
through the floor. Remove all paint from
around the hole, ensuring a good electrical
connection. Attach a 12 GA eyelet terminal to
the supplied 2' black 12 GA wire. Secure this
wire to the previously drilled hole on the
vehicle's floor using #12 hardware.
I.Using the supplied hook and loop fastener,
attach the manifold air pressure sensor to the
underside of the center console's front cover.
(See
Figure 9A-d
.) Install the front cover
back onto the center console.
J.Following
center tray where shown with a 3/8" drill and
Figure 9A-d
, drill a hole in the
Drill a Hole Through Floor.
Figure: 9A-c
route the wires from the timing retard control
through this hole. Secure to the inside of the
tray using the provided #12 hardware.
K. Using the included male and female electri-
cal slide connectors, wire all connections
according to the diagram on page 10. Install
the center console and center tray back into
the vehicle and secure with the previously
removed hardware. (See
designed to retard ignition in relation to boost.
B. The unit is adjustable from 0° of
ignition retard to 4°of ignition retard for each pound of boost, up to
a maximum of 20°
C. Using the middle position (knob
pointing straight up) as a starting
place, adjust the ignition retard
knob until just beyond the point of
detonation. Use third gear for testing in a safe area or road. Adjust
the retard according to changes in
altitude and fuel quality.
CAUTION: It is extremely important
that the boost retard
never be turned to 0
using pump fuel. It is
recommended that in
stock street applications, the knob be at no
less than 1
°
per lb.
Example
5 psi at 3° per lb.7 psi at 2° per lb.
15
10
5
DEGREES OF RETARD
7
5
°
PSI BOOST
Figure: 10-a
10
MAX. RETARD = 20°
10 psi at
1/2° per lb.
11A.SUPERCHARGER AIR INLET DUCT (1997-99 Dakota/Durango only)
A. Slide the supplied 3-1/2" silicone sleeve and
two #56 clamps onto the supercharger inlet.
Insert the short leg of the supplied aluminum air
inlet duct into the silicone sleeve.
B. Attach the supplied 5/8" hose to the barb on the
air inlet duct and route over to the left side valve
cover breather location. Attach the 5/8" hose to
the breather fitting and secure with the supplied
#8 clamp (trim hose length if necessary). (See
Figure 11A-a
.)
C. Connect the aluminum air inlet duct to the
previously mounted air filter flange on the inner
Figure: 11A-a
fenderwell using the supplied length of the
3-1/2" flex hose and #52 clamps. (See
11B.SUPERCHARGER AIR INLET DUCT (1996 Dakota/1997-99 Ram only)
A. Slide the supplied 3-1/2" silicone sleeve
and two #56 clamps onto the supercharger
inlet. Insert the short leg of the supplied
aluminum air inlet duct into the silicone
sleeve.
B. Attach the supplied 5/8" hose to the barb
on the air inlet duct and route over to the
left side valve cover breather location.
Attach the 5/8" hose to the breather fitting
and secure with the supplied #8 clamp
(trim hose length if necessary).
C. Attach the supplied air filter to the alumi-
num air inlet using the supplied #52
clamps. (See
D. Align inlet assembly and tighten all
clamps.
Figure 11B-a
.)
Figure: 11B-a
12. PLENUM AND DISCHARGE INSTALLATION
A. Remove the tab holding down the factory
air cleaner mounting stud. Reattach the
supplied tab to the throttle body. (See
Figure 12-b
.).
B. (1997-99 Dakota/Durango only)
Remove the cap covering the pressure
test port on the intake manifold fuel rail.
Carefully release the fuel rail pressure
by slowly depressing the schrader valve.
Remove the schrader valve from inside of
the port. Install the supplied braided fuel
line onto the fuel rail. (See
C. Place the gasket and plenum onto the
Figure 12-c
.)
Figure: 12-b
throttle body. Secure with the supplied
1/4" x 1-3/4" bolt and 1/4" gasket washer.
(See
Figure 12-d
.)
D. Fit the 3" x 2" silicone sleeve onto the
plenum and slide on the two #48 clamps.
E.Slide the 2-3/4" x 2" sleeve onto the
supercharger discharge. Secure with #44
clamps.
(1997-99 Dakota/
Durango only)
F.Install the discharge tube between the
plenum and supercharger.
G. Slide the two 1" x 2-1/2" hoses onto the
discharge duct and supercharger air inlet
duct. Secure with #16 hose clamps. (See
13A.SUPPLEMENTARY FUEL INJECTION COMPUTER (SFIC) AND RELATED
SYSTEM (1997-99 Dakota/Durango only)
A. Using the four supplied #8 x 1/2" screws,
attach the fuel rail mounting tabs to the supplementary fuel rail in the orientation shown. Use
thread locking compound on the bolt threads
for safety.
B. Lightly oil the O-rings on both ends of the
supplied fuel injectors. Install one each of the
supplied injector retainers onto each injector
into the full circle groove on the end of each
injector. Carefully insert the two injectors into
the discharge plenum with the injector connectors pointing down and out (see
Figure 12-a
).
Make sure that the injectors are inserted straight
and are seated firmly into the plenum.
Figure: 13A-a
C. Slide the fuel rail onto the installed fuel injec-
tors. Slowly work the rail over the O-rings
being careful not to dislodge or unseat them.
Finish mounting the rail to the plenum using
the two supplied fuel rail spacers and 1/4" x 23/8" bolts. Use a thread locking compound on
the bolt threads for safety. Make sure that the
injectors are seated properly.
13A.SUPPLEMENTARY FUEL INJECTION COMPUTER (SFIC) AND RELATED
SYSTEM (1997-99 Dakota/Durango only), cont'd.
D. Thread the supplied plug with an O-ring into
the front of the fuel rail. Thread the 1/4" NPTF
O-ring adapter fitting into the rear of the fuel
rail. Use light oil on the O-rings.
Do not
overtighten fittings. Thread the 1/4" NPT x 90°
fitting into the installed adapter fitting at the
rear of the fuel rail (use a small amount of
Teflon paste on the pipe threads only. Do not
get any paste on the inside of the fuel rail).
Rotate the 90° fitting so that the flare portion
points down toward the valve cover.
E.Attach the previously installed braided hose to
the 90° fitting on the rail. Make sure that the
hose is not twisted after the hose has been
Figure: 13A-b
tightened.
F.From the engine compartment, remove (pull
out) the grommet in the firewall that surrounds
the transmission gear select cable. Use a
razor blade to carefully slit the grommet and
temporarily remove it from the cable.
G. Cut the center of the grommet out to make
room for the vacuum line and harness that
must attach to the Vortech SFIC which will be
located under the dash (see
Figure 13A-d
).
H. Mount the Vortech SFIC unit inside the panel
beneath the steering column with the Velcro
strips and adhesive pads provided (see
ures 13A-b, 13A-c
).
Fig-
I.Using the supplied 5/32" TEE, tap into the
previously installed ignition vacuum line. Con-
BYPASS VALVE
Figure: 13A-c
BROWN TO
WHITE WIRE
ON CRANE BOX
RED TO
FUSE BOX
nect the wires and vacuum line for the SFIC.
Attach the black wire to
ground. Connect the red
wire to the interior fuse
MANIFOLD
VACUUM
panel cavity #3 (ABS) with
the special mini fuse tap
and female connector provided. Route the brown
wire, two injector harnesses and vacuum line
(4) #8 X 1/2 SCREW
(2) SUPPLEMENTARY
FUEL INJECTORS
(2) FUEL RAIL
MOUNTING TABS
out into the engine compartment. Connect the
brown wire to the negative
wire going to the coil (white
wire to the Crane ignition
VORTECH
(2) 1/4 X 2-3/8
BOLTS
(2) INJECTOR
RETAINERS
box). Attach the two injector harnesses to the
supplementary injectors
TOP VIEW (EXPLODED)
(2) FUEL RAIL
SPACERS
(1) SUPPLEMENTARY
FUEL RAIL
(plugs are interchangeable
and reversible). Connect
FRONT VIEW (ASSEMBLED)
the vacuum line to the
manifold (TEE into the bypass valve hose).
13B.SUPPLEMENTARY FUEL INJECTION COMPUTER (SFIC) AND RELATED
SYSTEM (1996 Dakota/1996-99 Ram only)
A. Using the four supplied #8 x 1/2" screws,
attach the fuel rail mounting tabs to the supplementary fuel rail in the orientation shown (see
Figure 13B-a)
. Use thread locking compound
on the bolt threads for safety.
B. Lightly oil the O-rings on both ends of the
supplied fuel injectors. Install one each of the
supplied injector retainers onto each injector
into the full circle groove on the end of each
injector. Carefully insert the two injectors into
the discharge plenum with the injector connectors pointing down and out (see
Fig ure 13B-d
).
Make sure that the injectors are inserted straight
and are seated firmly into the plenum.
Figure: 13B-a
C. Slide the fuel rail onto the installed fuel injec-
tors. Slowly work the rail over the O-rings
being careful not to dislodge or unseat them.
Finish mounting the rail to the plenum using
the two supplied fuel rail spacers and 1/4" x
2-3/8" bolts. Use a thread locking compound
on the bolt threads for safety. Make sure that
the injectors are seated properly.
D. Thread the supplied -6 fittings with O-rings into
both ends of the fuel rail. Use light oil on the O-
rings. Do not overtighten fittings.
E.Attach the supplied Vortech fuel rail inlet to the
TO FACTORY
FUEL RAIL
FUEL RAIL
FITTING
-6AN TO 1/4
NPT 90° FITTING
front of the rail, such that the line is pointing
straight down.
F.Thread the 1/4” NPT x 90° fitting into fuel rail
adapter fitting using a small amount of Teflon
paste on the pipe threads. Do not get any paste
on the inside of the fuel fitting. Attach one of the
braided hose ends to the 90° fitting on the rail
and loosely connect the other end to the back
of the Vortech fuel rail (see
Figure 13B-b
).
G. Raise the spring clip, located on the driver’s
side factory fuel rail, and gently remove the
VORTECH
FUEL RAIL
INLET LINE
VORTECH
®
ENGINEERING, INC.
O-RINGS
-6AN TO -6AN FITTINGS
VORTECH ADDITIONAL
INJECTOR RAIL
VORTECH FUEL RAIL
OUTLET LINE
fuel line. Rotate the fuel line 90°, so it is
pointing up, and connect it to the spring-lock
fitting on the Vortech fuel rail inlet line. Insert
the Vortech fuel rail outlet line into the factory
INSERT FACTORY FUEL LINE
Figure: 13B-b
fuel rail and secure it with the spring clip.
Tighten the fuel line on the back of the Vortech
fuel rail.
13B.SUPPLEMENTARY FUEL INJECTION COMPUTER (SFIC) AND RELATED
SYSTEM, cont'd. (1996 Dakota/1996-99 Ram only)
H. From the engine compartment, remove
(pull out) the grommet in the firewall that
surrounds the transmission gear select
cable. Use a razor blade to carefully slit the
grommet and temporarily remove it from
the cable.
I.Cut the center of the grommet out to make
room for the vacuum line and harness that
must attach to the Vortech SFIC which will
be located under the dash (see
13B-d
).
Figure
J.Remove the panel covering the steering
column. Drill two 1/4” holes as shown in
photo. Mount the Vortech SFIC and secure with the supplied 1/4” bolts and nyloc
nuts. (See
Figure 13B-c
.)
Figure: 13B-c
K. Using the supplied 5/32" TEE, tap into the
previously installed ignition vacuum line.
Connect the wires and vacuum line for the
SFIC. Attach the black wire to ground.
Connect the red wire to the interior fuse
panel cavity #3 (ABS) with the special mini
fuse tap and female connector provided.
Route the brown wire, two injector harnesses and vacuum line out into the engine compartment. Connect the brown wire
to the negative wire going to the coil
(white wire to the Crane ignition box).
Attach the two injector harnesses to the
supplementary injectors (plugs are interchangeable and reversible). Connect the
vacuum line to the manifold (TEE into the
hicle until ALL components are installed and ALL operations are
completed including the final
check.
14. FINAL CHECK
A. Reconnect the battery.
B. If your vehicle has gone over 10,000 miles
since its last spark plug change, you will
need to change the spark plugs now before test driving the vehicle.
C. Check all fittings, nuts, bolts and clamps
for tightness. Pay particular attention to oil
and fuel lines around moving parts, sharp
edges and exhaust system parts. Make
sure all wires and lines are properly secured with clamps or tie wraps. (See
ure 14-a
.)
D. Check all fluid levels, making sure that
your tank(s) is/are filled with 92 octane or
higher fuel before commencing test drive.
E.Start engine and allow to idle a few min-
utes, then shut off.
F.Recheck to be sure that no hoses, wires,
etc. are near exhaust headers or moving
parts and check for signs of any fluid
leakage. Check ignition timing to make
sure it is set to stock specifications before
commencing test drive.
G. PLEASE TAKE SPECIAL NOTE: Oper-
ating the vehicle without
ALL
the subassemblies completely and properly installed
may cause FAILURE OF MAJOR COM-
PONENTS.
H. Test drive the vehicle.
I.Read the STREET SUPERCHARGER
SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL AND RETURN THE WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM within thirty (30) days of