his manual provides information on the installation, maintenance and service of the
Vortech supercharger kit expressly designed for this vehicle. All information, illustra-
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tions and specifications contained herein are based on the latest product information
available at the time of this publication. Changes to the manual may be made at any time
without notice. Contact Vortech Engineering for any additional information regarding this kit
and any of these modifications at (805) 247-0226 8:00am-4:30pm PST.
Take note of the following before proceeding:
1. 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 contact
your dealer or Vortech Engineering for possible installers in your area.
2.This product was designed for use on stock (un-modified, OEM) vehicles. The
PCM (computer), engine, transmission, drive axle ratios and tire O.D. must be stock. If
the vehicle or engine has been modified in any way, check with Vortech prior to installation and use of this product.
3. Use only premium grade fuel with a minimum of 91 octane (R+M/2).
4. Always listen for any sign of detonation (knocking/pinging) and discontinue hard use (no
boost) until the problem is resolved.
5. Vortech is not responsible for any clutch, transmission, drive-line or engine damage.
Exclusions from Vortech warranty coverage considerations include, but not
limited to:
1. Neglect, abuse, lack of maintenance, abnormal operation or improper installation.
2. Continued operation with an impaired vehicle or sub-system.
3. The combined use of Vortech components with other modifications such as, but not lim-
ited to, exhaust headers, aftermarket camshafts, nitrous oxide, third party PCM programming or other such changes.
This kit requires ECM programming. The hand-held ECM programmer is not included
in the kit box and must be ordered directly from Vortech by the installing customer (the
charge for this unit has been included in the purchase price).
Included in this kit is a credit tag for one hand-held programmer. The programmers are
made specically for each individual vehicle with respect to the factory ECM calibration
and VIN. Simply follow the instructions on the hand-held programmer credit tag.
Your ECM hand-held programmer comes with a twelve month limited warranty from
the original date of purchase of your supercharger system (see the Owner’s Manual for
details).
2003-2005 Models: Vehicles with On-star that have aftermarket stereos will experience
problems with the ability to re-program the vehicle’s ECM. It is
necessary to disconnect the aftermarket stereo from the factory
harness before continuing with the programming procedure.
Vortech Engineering is not responsible for engine or ECM damage due to an improperly
installed/mishandled ECM module or ECM.
This kit requires ECM programming. The hand-held ECM programmer is included in
the kit box.
The ECM hand-held programmer comes with a twelve month limited warranty from
the original date of purchase of our supercharger system. (See the owner’s manual for
details.)
2003-2007: Vehicles with On-star that have aftermarket stereos will experience problems
with the ability to re-program the vehicles’s ECM. It is necessary to disconnect
the aftermarket stereo from the factory harness before continuing with the
programming procedure.
Vortech Engineering is not resposible for engine or ECM damage due to an improperly
installed/mishandled ECM module or ECM.
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 Vortech Engineering, LLC. 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, LLC.
Congratulations on selecting the best performing and best backed automotive
supercharger available today... the VORTECH® V-2® Supercharger!
Before beginning this installation, please read through this entire instruction booklet and the Street
Supercharger System Owner’s Manual which includes the Automotive Limited Warranties Program
and the Warranty Registration form.
Vortech supercharger systems are performance improving devices. In most cases, increases in torque of
30‑35% and horsepower of 35‑45% can be expected with the boost levels specied 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 91 octane or higher (R+M/2).
2. The engine must have stock compression ratio.
3. If the engine has been modied 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 problem
is resolved.
5. Perform an oil and lter change upon completion of this installation and prior to test driving your ve-
hicle. Thereafter, always use a high grade SF rated engine oil or a high quality synthetic, and change
the oil and lter every 3,000 miles or less. 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 specied by the manufacturer and reset timing to factory specications
(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 at least 15,000 miles and spark plug wires at least every 50,000 miles.
TOOL & SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS:
• Factory Repair Manual
• 3/8” Socket and Drive Set: SAE & Metric
• 1/2” Socket and Drive Set: SAE & Metric
• 3/8” NPT Tap and Handle
• Adjustable Wrench
• Open End Wrenches: 3/8”, 7/16”, 1/2”, 9/16”
• Center Punch and a 5/8” Tapered Punch
• Springlock 3/8” and 5/8”Fuel Fitting Disconnect Tool
• 5 Quarts SH/CF Rated Quality Engine Oil
• Oil Filter and Wrench
• Flat #2 Screwdriver
• Phillips #2 Screwdriver
• Heavy Grease
• Silicone Sealer
• Drill Motor
• 1/8”, 3/16”, 27/64” Drill Bits
• 1/2” Tube Bender
• 3/16” Allen Wrench
• Wire Strippers and Crimpers
• Utility Knife
• Power Steering Pulley/Puller & Installer
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f your vehicle has in excess of 10,000 miles since its last spark plug change, then you