his manual provides information on the installation, maintenance and service of the Vortech
supercharger kit expressly designed for this vehicle. All information, illustrations and specifica-
T
tions 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)
247-0228 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
installatlion 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 detonatlion (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 consideration includes, but not limited to:
1. Neglect, abuse, lack of maintenance, abnormal operation or improper installatlion.
2. Continued operation with an impaired vehicle or sub-system.
3. The combined use of Vortech components with other modifications such as, but not limited to,
exhaust headers, aftermarket camshafts, nitrous oxide, third party PCM programming or other
such changes.
WARNING
• Extreme care must be taken when driving a supercharged vehicle with the stock clutch. If
clutch slippage is detected, discontinue hard use. Vortech recommends replacing the stock
clutch with a higher capacity unit if slippage occurs.
• Although this kit fits vehicles (except G35 Sedan) with an automatic, the transmission may
not upshift at full throttle when driving in “D” (drive) mode. In order to shift at full throttle, the
transmission must be in the “manual shift” mode and operated by the driver. Vortech makes
no claims as to the reliability of the transmission with the supercharger installed.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, or translated
into another language in any form, by any means without written permission of Vortech Engineering, LLC.
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® supercharger!
Before beginning this installation, please read through this entire instruction booklet and the Street Supercharger System
Owner’s Manual (Race Owner’s Manual for the Renegade kit) which includes the Limited Warranty Program, the Warranty
Registration form and return envelope.
Vortech supercharger systems are performance improving devices. In most cases, increases in torque of
30-40% and horsepower between 45-55% 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 91 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.
TOOL & SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
• Ø2.5" Hole Saw
• 1/8", 11/64" Drill Bits
• Drill Motor
• Stepless Clamp Crimping Pliers
• Seal Cutter
• Gasket Scraper
• Silicone RTV (Permatex Ultra Grey: 82194 or equivalent)
• Factory Repair Manual (Recommended)
• 3/8" Socket and Drive Set: SAE & Metric
• 1/2" Socket and Drive Set: SAE & Metric
• 3/8" NPT Tap and Handle
• Open End Wrenches: SAE & Metric
• Center Punch
• Springlock 5/16" 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" Drill Bits
• Hex Key Wrench Set
• Wire Strippers and Crimpers
• Utility Knife
If it has been 20,000 miles or more since your vehicle’s last spark plug change,then you will also need:
5W001-045 16-14 GA RING TERM .17" HOLE 1
5W001-032 1/4" PLASTIC WIRE LOOM 120
5W001-011 16-14 GA RING TERM .26" HOLE 1
5W014-030 14GA STRD WIRE BLACK 0.5
7E010-075 #12 X 3/4" SHT METL SCRW HEX 2
7P312-017 5/16" HOSE BARB TO M10 X 1.0 1
7P312-082 5/16 TEE HOSE BARB 2
7R003-027 ADEL CLAMP,1-11/16" 2
7R004-001 STEPLESS CLAMP, 15.7-70 8
7U031-018 5/16 EFI FUEL HSE HI-PSR 5.5
7U100-044 TIE WRAP, 4" NYLON 10
7U100-055 TIE WRAP, 7.5" NYLON 5
8F001-068 WALBRO INLINE FUEL PUMP, 68 GP 1
5A001-351 TIMING CONTROL BOX, 350Z PROGR 1
5W001-017 3/8" RING TERMINAL 12GA. 1
7U375-001 VELCRO-HOOK 1" BLACK 0.22YD
7U375-002 VELCRO-LATCH 1" BLACK 0.22YD
7P156-082 5/32" TEE 1
7P156-119 5/32" UNION (Ø.156"OD) 1
5A001-350 TIMING CONTROL BOX, 350Z, RAW 1
4NZ112-035 INLET ASSY,SUPERCHARGER, G35 1
7P625-016 5/8" HOSE UNION, BARBED ENDS 1
7P625-091 5/8" x 5/8" x 90° BARB ELBOW 1
7U033-020 5/8" FUEL/PCV HOSE 30"
8H040-035 AIR FILTER, 3.5" FLG x 3.0"L, OFFSET, G35 1
4NZ020-010 NISSAN 350Z, G35 INST. MANUAL 1
008110 SMALL SILVER DIE CUT DECAL 2
008130 LICENSE PLATE FRAME, VORTECH 1
008447 1 YR S/C STRT INFO PKG ASY VOR 1
009035 S/C LUBE, BOTTLED, VORT 3-PACK 1
5A001-350 TIMING CONTROL BOX, 350Z RAW 1
5W001-017 12-10GA X 3/8" RING TERMINAL 1
7P156-082 5/32 TEE 1
7P156-119 5/32 UNION (+.156 O.D.) 1
7U375-001 VELCRO-HOOK 1" BLACK 0.22YD
7U375-002 VELCRO-LATCH 1"BLACK 0.22YD
4NZ112-035 INLET ASSY,SUPERCHARGER, G35* 1
4NZ101-010 SUPPORT PARTS ASSY, 05 G35 AUT 1
IMPORTANT: Before beginning installation, verify that all parts are included in the kit. Report any shortages or damaged
parts immediately.
PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY.
2F339-040 V3 SC-TRIM ASY, CCW, 350Z 1
8N101-350 CHARGE AIR COOLER, 350Z 1
5A001-353 TIMING CONTROL BOX,03 G35 PROG 1
5A001-350 TIMING CONTROL BOX, 350Z RAW 1
5W001-017 12-10GA X 3/8" RING TERMINAL 1
7P156-082 5/32 TEE 1
7P156-119 5/32 UNION (+.156 O.D.) 1
7U375-001 VELCRO-HOOK 1" BLACK 0.22YD
7U375-002 VELCRO-LATCH 1"BLACK 0.22YD
5A001-350 TIMING CONTROL BOX, 350Z RAW 1
5W001-017 12-10GA X 3/8" RING TERMINAL 1
7P156-082 5/32 TEE 1
7P156-119 5/32 UNION (+.156 O.D.) 1
7U375-001 VELCRO-HOOK 1" BLACK 0.22YD
7U375-002 VELCRO-LATCH 1"BLACK 0.22YD
4NZ112-035 INLET ASSY,SUPERCHARGER, G35* 1
4NZ020-010 NISSAN 350Z, G35 INST. MANUAL 1
008110 SMALL SILVER DIE CUT DECAL 2
008130 LICENSE PLATE FRAME, VORTECH 1
008447 1 YR S/C STRT INFO PKG ASY VOR 1
009035 S/C LUBE, BOTTLED, VORT 3-PACK 1
IMPORTANT: Before beginning installation, verify that all parts are included in the kit. Report any shortages or damaged
parts immediately.
PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY.
2E229-030 V2SQ ASY, 350Z SATIN*** 1\
8N101-350 CHARGE AIR COOLER, 350Z 1
4NZ110-033 MTG PLATE ASY 350Z** 1
4NZ130-026 OIL FEED LINE ASY, 350Z*** 1
4NZ130-036 OIL DRAIN LINE ASY, 350Z*** 1
4NZ112-010 DISCHARGE ASY, 350Z** 1
4NZ112-035 INLET ASY, 350Z*** 1
5A001-354 TIMING CONTROL BOX, 350Z**** 1
4NZ238-078 FMU, 7:1 (W/6:1) W/LINES, W/SP**** 1
4NZ101-068 FUEL PUMP ASSY, INLINE, 350Z** 1
4NZ101-010 SUPPORT PARTS ASY, '05 G35 AUTO**** 1
4NZ020-010 NISSAN 350Z, G35 INST. MANUAL 1
008110 SMALL SILVER DIE CUT DECAL 2
008130 LICENSE PLATE FRAME, VORTECH 1
008444 3 YR S/C STRT INFO PKG ASY VOR 1
* Not compatible with 2005 G35 6sp, 2005 G35 4dr Auto, 2005
350Z Track model or 2005 350Z Anniversary Z
**See page “vi” for individual components
***See page "xii" for individual components
****See page "vii" for individual components
4NZ238-108 FMU 10:1, w/LINES, NO/SPRING, 350Z 1
4NZ101-068 FUEL PUMP ASSY, INLINE, 350Z* 1
5A003-352 ECU, UNICHIP Q+, 350Z REV UP 1
4NZ110-044 MTG PLATE ASY 300HP* 1
4NZ130-036 OIL DRAIN LINE ASY, 350Z* 1
8N101-350 CHARGE AIR COOLER, 350Z* 1
4NZ112-010 DISCHARGE ASY, 350Z* 1
4NZ112-035 INLET ASY, G35* 1
4NZ101-010 SUPPORT PARTS ASY, '05 G35 AUTO*** 1
8F101-350 RELAY ASY, 350Z FUEL PUMP**** 1
4NZ130-026 OIL FEED LINE ASY, 350Z* 1
4NZ020-010 NISSAN 350Z, G35 INST. MANUAL 1
008110 SMALL SILVER DIE CUT DECAL 2
008130 LICENSE PLATE FRAME, VORTECH 1
008444 3 YR S/C STRT INFO PKG ASY VOR 1
*See page “vi” for individual components
**See page "x" for individual components
***See page "vii" for individual components
****See page "x" for individual components
*See page "xii" for individual components
**See page "vi" for individual components
***See page "vii" for individual components
****See page "x" for individual components
A. Open doors (to retract windows) and disconnect the
battery negative cable. Close doors.
B. Remove the strut tower brace if equipped (optional).
C. Remove the plastic engine cover and set aside.
D. Remove the valve cover breather hose from the fac-
tory air inlet duct. Remove the air filter and all ducting up to the throttle body. Unplug the MAF (mass air flow sensor) and remove it from the air filter housing.
Set it aside for later use along with its O-ring.
E.Remove the splash pan from the bottom of the vehi-
cle and set aside.
F. Loosen the accessory drive belt tensioner idler cen-
ter nut. From underneath the vehicle, turn the tensioner screw counter-clockwise until it stops.
Remove the accessory drive belt.
G.Remove and discard the two brackets securing the
large wiring loom on the top of the engine.
H.Remove the bracket (if equipped) securing the 5/8"
I.D. coolant hose to the front of the engine.
I.Remove and set aside the driver’s side 12mm screw
for later use. (See Fig. 1-b.)
J.Remove the two engine cover screws from the posi-
tions shown. (See Fig. 1-a.)
K.350Z: Remove the small engine air inlet duct that
protrudes through the radiator core support.
L. From underneath the vehicle, remove and discard
the power steering cooler brackets located in front of
the radiator.
M.350Z Convertibles only: Locate and remove the
chassis vibration damper and mount on the driver’s
side frame rail next to the sway bar mount. This provides a path for Charge Air Cooler ducting.
(Engine oil-fed kits only. Applications with V-3 Superchargers skip ahead to step 4)
NOTE: It is recommended that the lower oil pan
be removed so that any chips from the
following precedure can be cleaned up.
To do this, a seal cutter and silicone RTV
(Permatex ultra grey: 82194 or equivalent) are required.
A. Drain the engine oil.
B. Remove the steel oil pan (optional).
C. To provide an oil drain for the supercharger, it is nec-
essary to make a hole in the driver’s side of the aluminum upper oil pan. Find the proper location and
center-punch the hole. (See Fig. 2-a.)
D.Access to the oil drain location is restricted so a low
profile or right-angle drill may be necessary.
E.Drill a 1/8" hole at the center location. Use the sup-
plied 9/16" cutter to enlarge the pilot hole making
sure to break through easily (if the oil pan has not been removed) so that the cutout does not fall into
the pan.
F. Thread the hole with a 3/8"NPT tap to approximately
1/2" deep or until the fitting can be started. Pack the
flutes of the tap with grease to minimize the amount
of debris that gets into the engine. Access is restricted so inserting the tap in a socket and then using a
ratchet to rotate it is helpful.
G.Thoroughly clean the threaded area and the interior
of the engine. Apply a small amount of silicone sealer to the new threads. Apply more sealer to the
3/8"NPT hose fitting and secure in the hole. Make
sure a seal is formed all around the fitting.
H.If necessary, reinstall the oil pan. Clean off the old
sealant and any oil from both surfaces, apply a .2"
(5mm) wide bead of silicone RTV, install the pan
within five minutes and torque the screws to 74-82
in-lbs (8.3-9.3 N-m) in a rotating sequence.
(Engine oil-fed kits only. Applications with V-3 Superchargers skip ahead to step 4)
A. Remove the oil pressure sending unit located in front
of the oil filter.
B.Using engine oil on the threads, install the adapter
into the engine block. Install the TEE into the adapter and tighten. Reinstall the sending unit into the
TEE. Install 1/8"NPT to #4 90° fitting onto the TEE
and point it toward the driver’s side of the vehicle.
(See Fig. 3-a.)
A. Use the supplied hose union to attach the supplied
5/8" hose to the engine breather hose that was disconnected from the factory air-inlet duct.
B.Attach the MAF to the supplied duct using the sup-
plied 6mm hardware. The bend in the duct should
point the same way as the plug on the MAF. Ensure
the MAF O-ring is present.
C.Using the supplied 3" tube and sleeves, attach the
MAF to the throttle body. Plug in the MAF electrical
connector.
D.Install a 2.75" to 2.5" reducer onto the end of the
duct. (See Fig. 4-a.)
Fig. 4-a
E.Install the cast intermediate duct into the vehicle
(see Fig. 4-b) and then slide it up into the reducer
sleeve. The duct should be routed between the flexible A/C line and the frame with the bent end pointed
down. (See Fig. 4-c.)
5. SUPERCHARGER MOUNTING PLATE INSTALLATION..(2003-2006 Standard
Output Engines Only.) ( For 2005 and Later “Rev-Up” Engines, Skip to
Section 6.)
NOTE: 2003-2005 standard output engine only. (For 2005
and later high-output 300hp engines, skip to Section
6.)
A. (Non oil fed applications skip this step) Install the
supplied Ø1/2" fabric-braid oil drain line onto the
supercharger fitting and tighten the supplied hose
clamp.
B. (Non oil fed applications skip this step) Install the
supplied 1/8"NPT x -4 straight fitting into the supercharger oil feed nozzle using motor oil on the
threads. Attach the supplied oil feed hose to the fitting and tighten.
NOTE: Use clean oil on the pipe (tapered) threads. Teflon
tape or sealant is not recommended as it may loosen and cause blockage of the small oil feed orifice
resulting in supercharger failure.
C.Install the six mounting screws and washers through
the mounting plate in the positions shown. (See Fig. 5-a.)
D.Install the supercharger onto the mounting plate and
install and tighten the four 3/8" x 1" screws and
washers.
E.Install the supplied gilmer (toothed) belt around the
pulleys on the mounting plate assembly. (See Fig. 5-b.)
F. Install the four supplied spacers onto their respective
screws. (See Fig. 5-b.) A small dab of sealant
between the spacer and the mounting plate may
help retain them during the following steps.
G.Position the supercharger mounting plate assembly
in front of the engine and start all of the mounting
screws.
H.Make sure that the coolant hose is routed in the
groove on the back of the supercharger mounting
plate.
I. (Non oil fed Applications skip this step) Verify that
the oil drain hose is routed as smoothly as possible
and connect it to the fitting on the oil pan. Tighten a
hose clamp on this connection. Secure the oil drain
hose and the A/C line away from the A/C pulley with
zip-ties. Trim drain hose length if necessary.
M12 x 40mm
Ø.5" x 1.175"
SPACERS
M6 x 20mm
M6 x 25mm
M6 x 70mm
M12 x 110mm
Fig. 5-a
Ø.5" x .254" SPACER
Ø1.0" x .602" SPACER
Fig. 5-b
NOTE: Oil in the supercharger is gravity drained to the oil
pan. Trim the supplied oil drain hose as necessary
so that it is continuously sloping down towards the
oil pan. Avoid dips, kinks, etc.
J.(Non oil fed Applications skip this step) Route the oil
feed hose outside the driver’s side frame rail and
then to the fitting installed near the oil filter and tighten. Use the supplied zip-ties to secure.
K. Tighten all of the mounting plate screws.
L. Install the air filter onto the supercharger inlet and
5. SUPERCHARGER MOUNTING PLATE INSTALLATION..(2003-2006 Standard
CRANK
PULLEY
POWER
STEERING
PULLEY
SUPPLIED ACCESSORY
DRIVE BELT
FACTORY BELT
TENSIONER IDLER
SUPERCHARGER
JACKSHAFT PULLEY
FACTORY
IDLER
PULLEY
(NOT USED IF
EQUIPPED)
ALTERNATOR
PULLEY
SUPPLIED GROOVED IDLER
SUPPLIED SMOOTH IDLER
Output Engines Only.) ( For 2005 and Later “Rev-Up” Engines, Skip to
Section 6.), cont’d
M. Install the idlers in the postiions shown in Fig. 5-d.
Make sure that the 50mm screw (longer) is installed
through the top idler.
N.Using the 12mm screw set aside in Step 1, install
the aluminum idler with the bearing retaining snap
ring pointed towards the rear of the vehicle. The
screw should pass through the idler, a pilot spacer,
the 1.1" spacer and the supercharger mounting
plate. Install the supplied nut and washer on the end
of the screw and tighten the idler so that the gilmer
belt is snug. (See Fig. 5-c.)
O. Install the supplied accessory drive belt. Tighten the
belt tensioner until the belt is tight. Tighten the center
nut on the belt tensioner idler. (See the Figs. 5-d, 5-e.)
P. (Applies to non oil fed applications only) Secure the
remote drain hose away from the belt and other
hoses using tie wraps.
6. SUPERCHARGER MOUNTING PLATE INSTALLATION (2005 and Later
“Rev-Up” Engines)
A. Remove the wire loom push pins and re-route the
wires around the outside (driver’s side) of the sheet
metal bracket. (See Fig. 6-a.)
B. (Non oil fed applications skip this step) Install the
supplied Ø1/2" fabric-braid oil drain line onto the
supercharger fitting and tighten the supplied hose
clamp.
C. (Non oil fed applications skip this step) Install the
supplied 1/8"NPT x -4 straight fitting into the supercharger oil feed nozzle using motor oil on the
threads. Attach the supplied oil feed hose to the fitting and tighten.
NOTE: Use clean oil on the pipe (tapered) threads. Teflon
tape or sealant is not recommended as it may loosen and cause blockage of the small oil feed orifice
resulting in supercharger failure.
D.Install the mounting plate to engine screws through
through the mounting plate in the position shown.
(See Fig. 6-b.) These screws must be installed first
because once the supercharger is mounted, some of
them can not be installed.
E.Install the supplied 6-rib belt around the 6-rib alumi-
num pulley on the mounting bracket assembly. Install
the supercharger onto the mounting plate with the
supplied .53" spacers (see Fig. 6-c) between the
supercharger and the mounting plate. Secure with
the four 3/8" x 1-3/4" bolts.
F. Install the supplied gilmer (toothed) belt around the
pulleys on the mounting plate assembly.
G.Install the three various mounting plate spacers onto
their respective screws. (See Fig. 6-b.) A small dab of sealant between the spacer and
the mounting plate may help retain them during
installation.
H.Position the supercharger mounting plate assembly
in front of the engine and start all of the mounting
screws. (See Fig. 6-d.)
I.Make sure that the coolant hose is routed in front of
the supercharger mounting plate.
J. (Non oil fed applications skip this step) Verify that
the oil drain hose is routed as smoothly as possible
and connect it to the fitting on the oil pan. Tighten a
hose clamp on this connection. Secure the oil drain
hose and the A/C line away from the A/C pulley with
zip-ties. Trim the drain hose length if
necessary.
Ø.5" x 1.175"
SPACERS
M6 x 70mm
SPACER
Fig. 6-a
M6 x 20mm
M12 x 110mm
Fig. 6-b
Fig. 6-c
Ø1" x .602"
SPACER
NOTE: Oil in the supercharger is gravity drained to the oil
pan. Trim the supplied oil drain hose as necessary
so that it is continuously sloping down towards the
oil pan. Avoid dips, kinks, etc.
Fig. 6-d
8
6. SUPERCHARGER MOUNTING PLATE INSTALLATION (2005 and Later
POWER
STEERING
PULLEY
CRANK
PULLEY
FACTORY IDLER
PULLEY (NOT USED)
SUPPLIED ACCESSORY
DRIVE BELT
SUPPLIED
GROOVED IDLER
SUPPLIED Ø2.5"
SMOOTH IDLER
SUPPLIED Ø2.5"
SMOOTH IDLER
FACTORY BELT
TENSIONER IDLER
SUPERCHARGER
JACKSHAFT
PULLEY
ALTERNATOR
PULLEY
“Rev-Up” Engines), cont’d.
K. Route the oil feed hose outside the driver’s side
frame rail and then to the fitting installed near the oil
filter and tighten. Use the supplied zip-ties to secure.
L. Tighten all of the mounting plate screws.
M. Install the air filter onto the supercharger inlet and
tighten the clamp.
N. Install the idlers in the positions shown. (See Figs.
6-e, 6-f.)
O.Using the 12mm screw set aside in Step 1, install
the aluminum idler with the bearing retaining snap
ring pointed towards the rear of the vehicle. The
screw should pass through: the idler, a pilot spacer,
the 1.1" spacer and the supercharger mounting
plate. Install the supplied nut and washer on the end
of the screw and tighten the idler so that the gilmer
belt is snug. (See Fig. 5-c.)
P. Install the supplied accessory drive belt as shown in
Fig. 6-e. Tighten the belt tensioner until the belt is
tight. Tighten the center nut on the belt tensioner
idler.
Q.Use the supplied sheet-metal screw to secure the
coolant hose support bracket removed in Section 1.
(See Fig. 6-g.)
R. (Non oil fed applications only) Secure the remote
drain hose away from the belt and other hoses using
tie-wraps.
Fig. 6-f
Fig. 6-e / Accessory Drive Belt Routing (300hp Engines)
7.2 FUEL MANAGEMENT UNIT (FMU) AND FUEL PUMP INSTALLATION, cont’d
MARK AND DRILL HOLES INSTALL
THE SUPPLIED SHEET METAL SCREWS TO HOLD
THE FUEL MANAGEMENT UNIT AND FUEL PUMP
CUT SUPPLIED FUEL HOSE
TO LENGTH (~39")
FACTORY SUPPLY
LINE FROM FUEL
TANK
5/16" HOSE
BARB TEES
5/32" VENT
HOSE (~8")
~18"
(VERIFY THAT
COPPER WASHERS
ARE INSTALLED AND
FITTINGS ARE TIGHT)
RED WIRE WITH STRIPE (FROM
IGNITION TIMING CONTROL BOX)
FACTORY FLEXIBLE LINE
TO INTAKE MANIFOLD
SUPPLIED
FUEL PUMP
INSTALL AND
TIGHTEN CLAMPS
USING STEPLESS
CLAMP PLIERS
5/32" HOSE
(CONNECTED
TO MANIFOLD
PRESSURE)
NOTE: The positive (+) fuel pump wire will be
connected in Section 10.
E.Cut the FMU line that goes to the vehicle’s FUEL
TANK and install a 5/16" TEE fitting with clamps.
Connect the TEE to the INLET of the supplied fuel
pump. (See Fig. 7.2-c.)
F. Cut the FMU line that goes to the vehicle’s ENGINE
and install a 5/16" TEE fitting with clamps. Connect
the TEE to the OUTLET of the supplied fuel pump.
G.Remove the vacuum cap from the small bump tube
on the front passenger’s side on the intake manifold.
Use the supplied vacuum hose to connect the pump
tube to the fitting on the FMU cover. (See Fig.
7.2-d.)
H.Install a short length of vacuum hose onto the pro-
truding roll-pin that is installed into the FMU body.
Use a small amount of sealant and route and secure
the hose so that the open end is pointed towards the
ground to minimize water entrance. (See Fig. 7.2-c.)
A. Remove the wire loom hold-downs from the front of
the radiator core support. Remove the brackets
securing the power steering cooler lines to the core
support.
• G35Vehicles,All: Remove the foam inner bumpers on the driver and passenger sides of the
Charge Air Cooler mounting location. Locate and
remove the power steering hard line brackets.
Cut the threaded section off of the bracket just
removed. Install the threaded piece behind the
core support and clamp the hard lines to the front
of the core support as shown in
Fig. 8-a.
•G35 Vehicles, Automatic Only: Remove the
two rubber lines from the transmission cooler.
Remove the two rubber transmission cooler lines
from the junction on the passenger’s side frame
rail. Remove the hard lines with the rubber lines
still attached from the vehicle. Once the transmission cooler has been repositioned, connect the
cooler to the junction using the rubber line provided. Secure with factory clamps.
B.Using the supplied adhesive backed foam to insulate
the power steering cooler from the radiator, position
it as shown in Fig. 8-b. Install the snap connectors
on the free end. Cut off any excess that would interfere with radiator fan operation.
C.Rotate any clamps that are pointing toward the front
of the vehicle so that they will not contact the charge
air cooler. Use the supplied zip-ties to secure the
wire loom to the air temp sensor and the power
steering hose.
D.Temporarily attach the two supplied matching metal
brackets to the bottom of the radiator core support
using two of the factory splash pan screws. (See
Fig. 8-c.)
E.Attach the remaining metal bracket to the charge
cooler using the supplied 1/4" x 3/4" hardware. (See
Fig. 8-d.)
F. Install the cooler in front of the radiator and rotate
the metal brackets to support it as shown.
G.Mark the plastic panels on either side of the cooler
for passage of the Ø2-1/2" cooler tubes. Remove the
cooler and drill a horizontal 2.5" hole (minimum)
through each of the plastic panels. (If the vehicle has
foam blocks that interfere with the discharge ducts,
remove the foam from the vehicle.)
H.Reinstall the cooler. Connect the upper cooler brack-
et to two of the factory screws that secure the front
bumper. Align cooler for best fit and tighten the four
screws that attach the bracket.
screw and a push-pin. Reinstall the one
factory screw. In the second hole, use the
supplied 1/2-20 x 1" screw, washer and
nylock nut.
I.Install the ducts on both sides of the cooler. Connect
the driver’s side duct to the previously installed duct
that is connected to the MAF. Trim or remove the
small plastic panels that interfere with the ducting.
(See Fig. 8-e.)
J.Install the supercharger discharge duct from above
the vehicle. Use a 2.75" to 2.5" reducer sleeve to
connect it to the supercharger and the remaining
sleeve to connect it to the previously installed charge
cooler duct. On vehicles equipped with automatic
transmissions, it is normal for the discharge duct to
deform the transmission cooler line as shown. (See
Fig. 8-f.)
K.Position all ducting for best fit and tighten clamps on
each connection.
L. Remove the two brackets that were used to hold the
core up during installation.
Fig. 8-e
TRANSMISSION
COOLER LINE
9. SUPERCHARGER BYPASS VALVE INSTALLATION
A. Using the supplied gasket and 1/4" hardware, install
the bypass valve onto the flange on the passenger’s
side under the vehicle. (See Fig. 9-a.)
B.Connect 5/32" vacuum line from the bypass valve to
a TEE fitting installed in the FMU manifold vacuum
reference hose.
10. 2003-2005 STANDARD ENGINE TIMING CONTROLLER INSTALLATION (For 2005
“Rev-Up” and 2006 Vehicles Skip to Section 11)
A.Remove the inspection cover over the battery.
Remove the plastic clips securing the larger cover
over the battery and remove it as well.
B.Using the supplied adhesive backed Velcro, position
the ignition timing control computer next to the battery as shown. (See Fig. 10-a.)
C.Run the wires through the firewall grommet next to
the main ECU wiring harness.
D.The ECU is located behind the passenger’s side kick
panel. Remove the door scuff panel and the kick
panel.
E.Remove the ECU harness connector by pulling on
the lever. Remove the plastic cover from the connector so that the wires can be traced to their respective
terminals. (See Fig. 10-b.)
NOTE: Always verify each pin location. Wire
color is provided as a reference only. If
there is a discrepancy between wire
color and pin location, disregard wire
color and use the numbered pin location.
F. See Fig. 10-c for the ECU harness connector termi-
nal layout as viewed from the side of the connector
where the wires are inserted.
G.Connect the thin 20Ga RED wire to battery positive
switched by the ignition (ECU harness connector ter-minal 109). Use the supplied T-Tap and spade connector.
H.Connect the BLACK wire to the ECU ground
(Terminal 115). Use the supplied T-Tap and spade
connector.
I.Locateand cut the MAF sensor signal wire (Terminal
51).
NOTE: Soldered wire connections are more
sound than crimp-on connectors because
they can be inspected. It is up to the
installer to guarantee good connections.
If there is any doubt, or the vehicle performs erratically, solder and insulate each
connection.
Fig. 10-c / As viewed from the back of the connector (Where the wires are inserted)
J. Connect the GREEN wire to the wire leading to the MAF sensor. (Terminal 51).
K. Connect the VIOLET wire to the wire leading to the ECU MAF sensor input.
L. Locate the crank sensor signal wire and cut it (Terminal 13).
M. Connect the BLUE wire to the wire leading to the crank sensor.
N. Connect the BLUE/WHITE wire to the wire leading to the ECU crank sensor input.
O. Locate and cut the CAM 1 sensor signal wire and cut it. (Terminal 33).
P. Connect the YELLOW wire to the wire leading to the cam sensor.
Q. Connect the YELLOW/BLACK wire to the wire leading to the ECU cam sensor input.
R. Locate and cut the CAM 2 sensor signal wire and cut it (Terminal 14.)
S. Connect the TAN wire to the wire leading to the cam sensor.
T. Connect the TAN/BLACK wire to the leading to the ECU cam sensor input.
U. Connect the large 12-gauge RED wire to the battery (+) positive terminal, using the sup-
plied ring terminal connector.
V. Reinstall the ECU plug and interior panels.
W. The STRIPED RED wire needs to be connected to the Positive terminal of the previous-
ly installed fuel pump. Use the supplied plastic wire loom to enclose the wire. Route it
down the passenger’s side of the engine and secure it away from heat and sharp
edges.
X.The vacuum hose on the timing controller should be connected to intake manifold vacu-
A. If your vehicle has gone over 20,000 miles since its
last spark plug change, it is a good idea to change
the spark plugs now, before test-driving.
B.Make sure that oil drain to oil pan fitting is tight and
that the engine is filled with factory specified oil.
Check the oil drain hose to make sure it is not touching the A/C pulley.
C.Make sure that the vehicle is filled with 91 octane or
higher fuel before commencing a test drive.
D.Check all fittings, nuts, bolts and clamps for tight-
ness.
WARNING: Do not attempt to operate the vehicle
until ALL components are installed and
ALL operations are completed including final check. Failure to do so may
cause PREMATURE FAILURE OF
MAJOR COMPONENTS.
E.In order to check the accessory belt tension, turn on
as many electrical loads as possible (headlights, A/C, etc) This will place maximum load on the alternator
at startup. If belt squeal is heard, tighten the belt tensioner until it is eliminated. This most often occurs
immediately after starting the vehicle because the
alternator is drawing maximum load.
F. At this point, it is OK to start the vehicle. Verify that
the gilmer belt is running smoothly. If wear is detected on the side of the belt, it is probably too tight. If it
is vibrating excessively, tighten until there is minimal
movement. Mildly rev the engine to check for belt
squeal.
G.Turn off the vehicle and recheck all fluid levels and
verify that no hoses, wires, etc. are near exhaust
headers or moving parts and that there is no fluid
leakage.
H.Test drive the vehicle by gradually working up to full
throttle and paying close attention to any abnormal
sounds or engine detonation.
I.If belt squeal is heard, tighten the accessory belt ten-
sioner until it is eliminated.
J.Re-install the splash pan and the plastic engine
cover. The engine cover will need to be trimmed to
clear the accessory drive belt (see Fig. 12-a).
Re-install the strut tower brace (if previously
removed).
K.Read the STREET SUPERCHARGER SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL and return the WARRANTY
REGISTRATION FORM within (30) days of purchasing your supercharger system to quality for the
3-year limited warranty.
Fig. 12-a
Fig. 12-b (350Z)
Fig. 12-c (G35)
WARNING: Never operate your engine at full
throttle when the engine is cold.
Always allow plenty of time for the oil
to reach full operating temperature
before running above 2,500 RPM.
Full supercharger operating temperature is generally achieved only after
the engine water temperature has
been at the normal indicated operating range for several minutes.
This supercharger has been factory pre-lled with special
Vortech synthetic lubricant. Oil does not need to be added
to a brand new unit; however a uid level check should be
performed.
Prior to operating the supercharger on the vehicle and after
installation onto the vehicle:
Remove the factory installed at-head brass shipping plug
(not the dipstick) from the top of the supercharger case.
Replace the sealed shipping plug with the supplied “vented”
plug. Do not operate the supercharger without it. Check the
supercharger uid level.
Fluid level checking procedure:
1. Ensure that the .06” copper sealing washer
is located on the dipstick base.
2. Thread the clean dipstick into the unit until
it seats.
3. Once the dipstick has seated, remove the
dipstick from the unit. Fluid should register
in the crosshatched area on the dipstick.
4. DO NOT OVERFILL!!! Drain excess uid from
the unit if it is above the maximum level on
the dipstick.
Check the uid level using the dipstick at least every 2,500
miles.
Initial supercharger uid change must be performed at 2,500
miles. The supercharger uid must be changed at least
every 7,500 miles.
Drain the uid, rell the unit with 4 oz. of Vortech V3 lubricating uid and then conrm proper oil level using the dipstick.
DO NOT OVERFILL!!!
WARNING: Use of any other fluid other than the special
Vortech lubricant will void the warranty and may
cause component failure.