his manual provides information on the installation, maintenance and service of the
Vortech supercharger kit expressly designed for this vehicle. All information, illustra-
T
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
automo tive 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.
When driving vehicle on non-public roads (off-road applications such as racing/high
RPM) Vortech strongly recommends reducing the factory spark plug gap down to
.032”.
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therein are reserved. The design, layout, dimensions, geometry and engineering
features shown in this product are the exclusive property of Vortech 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..
Your vehicle’s ECM may need to be updated.
This can be determined by locating the supplied
Diablosport programmer and plugging it into the
vehicle’s OBD2 port.
Once the programmer is powered up and is at the
main menu screen, there will be four options to
choose from:
Select performance tune and follow the screen for
instructions.
If you are prompted to update the vehicle’s calibration, disconnect the Diablosport programmer and
follow these steps:
Tools required: Diablosport U7778 Interface Kit.
In the event you are unable to purchase or
locate a U7778 Interface Kit, this process can be
accomplished by using the vehicle for the power
source (by plugging the programmer into the vehicles OBD2 port) and by purchasing a USB to
serial cable (RS232) (Note: if your computer has
a serial cable outlet plug then just a serial cable
will be needed).
place an installer icon on your desktop.
Double-click on the DS Downloader installer •
on the desktop to start the installation process.
Follow the prompts to install.
Once the installer has completed, locate the •
new icon that the installer has placed on your
desktop. (See Fig)
With the programmer powered up and con-•
nected to your computer, double-click on the
DSDownloader icon. You should see an option
to download calibration update.
Select the update and allow the program to •
connect to Diablosport’s website. This may
take a few minutes.
Once the programmer has updated, discon-•
nect it from the power source and the computer.
Plug the programmer into the vehicles OBD2 •
port and follow the main menu screen (as
described in section 10).
If you are unable to use the vehicle as the power
source, a power supply will be required.
The requirement for the power supply: Input
120 VAC 60Hz 30W output 12 VDC 1000
Ma, with a 5.5 x 2.5 mm tip, positive center.
With the programmer powered up and connected,
and the main menu screen being displayed:
Type the following into your web browser: •
vortechsuperchargers.com/dsinstaller
Save the installer to your desktop. It should •
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 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.
®
Supercharger!
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. 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
• Adjustable Wrench
• Open End Wrenches: 3/8”, 7/16”, 1/2”, 9/16”
• Flat #2 Screwdriver
• Phillips #2 Screwdriver
• Drill Motor
• 1/8”, 3/16”, 1/4”, 27/64” Drill Bits
• 3/16” Allen Wrench
• Wire Strippers and Crimpers
• Utility Knife
I
f your vehicle has in excess of 15,000 miles since its
1. Remove the plastic splash pan on the bottom of
the vehicle.
2. Remove the electrical plug for the fog lights
located on the passenger side of the vehicle.
3. Remove the plastic rivets securing the inner
fender liners (new rivets are supplied for re-installation).
4. Locate the two 10mm headed screws in the
front outer edge of the inner fender (one on
each side of the vehicle) (See Fig 5.A-1.
Remove the screws and set aside to be reinstalled in a later step.
5. Locate and remove the four 10 mm nuts (Two
on each side of the vehicle) (See Fig 5.A-2)
6. Remove the two covers from the top of the fascia (See Fig 5.A-3)
7. Remove the six plastic retaining clips securing
the top of the fascia to the radiator core support.
8. Gently pull the corners of the fascia way from
the fenders. And remove the fascia.
9. Remove the plastic clips retaining the inner fascia support. And remove the inner fascia support. (See Fig 5.A-4, 5.A-5)
Fig. 1-a
Fig. 5.A-1 (Challenger Shown)
10MM STUDS
(300C and 2008 Magnum: skip to section 2.
All others proceed as follows)
10. Remove the three 8 mm headed screws from
the drivers side headlight.
11. Pull the headlight straightforward and remove.
12. Remove the two head light plugs. And set the
head light assembly aside.
NOTE: The purpose of this section is to provide ac-
cess to the harmonic damper bolt area so that
the crankshaft can be pinned to the damper
to prevent the damper from spinning on the
crankshaft. The following steps will work on
all or most applications. If it is not possible
to get adequate clearance by performing the
following steps, follow the manufacturer’s
steps for removing the harmonic damper until
there is suf cient room to work in.
A. Remove the crankshaft damper bolt. (A fac-
tory tool may be used to keep the engine from
rotating or carefully use a pry tool to keep the
damper from rotating.)
B. Install the supplied drill guide with the raised
section piloting in the damper bore. Secure
in place by installing the supplied socket head
cap screw. Do not over-tighten the screw as it
may distort the drill guide (its purpose is just to
hold the guide in place while drilling). See Fig.
2-a.
C. Using a small drill motor (right angle pneumatic
works well), mark a 1/4” drill bit with electrical
tape or a drill stop so that the hole will be deep
enough for the supplied 1/2” long dowel pin.
See Fig. 2-b.
D. Drill hole in damper/crankshaft.
E. Remove the socket head cap screw.
F. Clean area of metal chips and install the supplied
dowel pin in the drilled hole making sure that it
does not protrude past the damper face.
G. Install and tighten the crankshaft damper bolt
to 129 ft-lbs (176 Nm).
H. Re-install the radiator fans and verify that the
rail on the intake manifold. Lift up on the rails
evenly and remove all eight injectors.
lubricate the O-rings on both ends of the Vortech
supplied fuel injectors.
the terminals facing outward.
sembly down onto the intake manifold.
2009-2010 5.7L Challenger Only: Fuel Rail
must be mounted 180° from original position so
that fuel inlet is now located on the passenger
side.
properly into the intake manifold.
assembly with the original bolts and attach the
injector plugs to the injectors.
mounting pedestals off of the two driver side
fuel rail fasteners.
supplied charge cooler core support brackets
and tighten the driver side fuel rail (See Fig.
3-a). Use the shorter pair of brackets for the
6.1L and the longer pair for the 5.7L. Ensure
that the supplied rubber bumpers are installed
into the CAC support brackets.
valve, ½” to 3/8” hose union and 3/8” 90º hose
to splice into the factory crank case breather
hose as shown in Fig. 3-b.
tion.
line next to the brake booster and install the
aluminum MAP sensor block assembly. Install a clamp on each connection. Unplug
the connector from the factory MAP sensor
on the back of the intake manifold and plug it
into the supplied MAP sensor. (See Fig. 3-c)
2009-2010 5.7L Challenger Only: Install
dummy plug into factory MAP sending unit to
keep it from rotating out.
line next to the brake booster and install the supplied TEE. Install a clamp on each connection.
Remove the factory MAP sensor from the back
of the intake manifold. Install the supplied MAP
sensor into the factory location and plug it in.
MODIFIED
FASTENER
COOLER SUPPORT
BRACKET
Fig. 3-a (5.7L Shown, 6.1L Similar)
Fig. 3-b
Fig. 3-c
MAP SENSOR
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4. SUPERCHARGER MOUNTING PLATE INSTALLATION
A. Remove the three bolts securing the power steer-
ing pump to the head.
B. Loosely attach the steel bracket to the back of
the primary mounting plate.
C. Attach the supercharger mounting plate to the
primary mounting plate using the supplied M8
x90mm bolts and spacers.
D. Without installing hardware, sandwich the
po wer s teering pump between the steel
plate and the supercharger mounting plate.
NOTE: This is difcult to accomplish with the
power steering lines connected. It may be
easier to completely remove the power
steering pump from the vehicle and install
into the mounting bracket assembly out
of the vehicle.
2009-2010 5.7L engines require removal of
the inlet tting for the power steering pump
to be replaced with the supplied tting. Set
aside the hose as it will be used in a later step.
Refer to Fig. 4-b for nal installation reference.
E. Start the supplied 8mm bolt in the outside hole
making sure that it does not protrude through the
back and impact the a/c line (2009-2010 5.7L
engines bend the a/c lines slightly as necessary.
Zip tie a piece of supplied 3/4” hose to bracket
to prevent rubbing. See Fig. 4-c).
F. Install a .475” spacer between the supercharger
mounting plate and the power steering pump at
the two remaining power steering pump mounting
holes. Install 8mm x 90mm bolts and washers.
G. Position the supercharger mounting plate as-
sembly in front of the engine and secure it to the
head using the three M8 x 100 mm bolts and one
M8 x 120mm bolt. (See Fig. 4-d).
H. Tighten all of the mounting plate bolts in steps
so that the protruding bolt heads do not hit the
power steering pump pulley.
NOTE: Only 2009-2010 5.7L Challengers M6
continue with steps I, J, K. All other systems reattach the power steering lines now
and skip to section 5.
Steps I, J and K apply to 2009-2010 5.7L
Challenger M6 Only:
I. Remove power steering hose from pump to res-
ervoir. Cut hose as depicted in Figure 4-e Set
aside the two longer pieces of hose and discard
the two shorter pieces. Replace the small bend
with a ¾ hose union and attach the 2 pieces of
hose together.
J. Install hose so that the end with the single bend
attaches to the pump. Do not install clamps. Mark
union for correct clocking. Remove hose from car
and install stepless clamps at union (See Fig.
4-f).
K. Install hose assembly back into car using the
factory clamp to secure the hose to the reservoir
and a supplied hose clamp to attach the hose to
the power steering pump.
Magnum vehicles only. All others skip
to step B) Install a ½” breather hose from the
engine to the hole in the air lter using the supplied barbed tting. Insert the air lter into the
space behind the driver side headlight for later
attachment to the supercharger inlet. (See Fig.
5-a)
NOTE: ½” hose should point towards the pas-
senger side and then back under the
supercharger plate and up to the manifold
port.
B. Install the supplied 3” aluminum idler in the
lower 3/8-16 hole for the 6.1L and in the upper 3/8-16 hole for the 5.7L. Make sure that
the snap ring side is facing forward (away
from the mounting plate). (See Fig. 5-b).
2009-2010 5.7L Challenger models will use
inner most hole on mounting plate for idler
pulley.
C. Install the supplied power steering pump pulley
on the already installed hub using the supplied
1/4” hardware.
D. Install the supplied accessory drive belt (as
shown in Fig. 5-c).
E. Position the supercharger in front of the mounting
plate assembly in front of the engine and install
and tighten the four 3/8” x 1 ¼” bolts.
F. (This step applies to 300C and 2008
Magnum vehicles only. All others skip
to step G) Install the air lter onto the super-
charger inlet and tighten the clamp.
G. Install the supplied gilmer (toothed) belt around
the pulleys on the mounting plate assembly.
H. Using the supplied M12 x 100mm bolt, install
the supplied 3.5” aluminum idler with the bearing
retaining snap ring pointed towards the front of
the vehicle. The screw should pass through a at
washer, S/C mounting plate, 1.55” idler spacer,
the idler, thick bearing washer, lock washer and
nut. Install the supplied nut and lock washer on
the end of the screw and tighten the idler so that
the gilmer belt is snug. (See Fig. 5-d).
7. CHARGE AIR COOLER CORE AND SURGE TANK INSTALLATION
1. Using sealant, install two “short” 90 degree ttings
(two of the supplied 90º ttings have shorter hose
barbs than the others) into the CAC end tank. Point
the upper one horizontally towards the driver side
and point the lower one down. (See Fig. 7-a)
2. Install a 90º tting into the bottom of the surge
tank and point it towards the front of the vehicle.
Install a straight tting into the side of the surge
tank.
3. Attach the supplied surge tank to the strut tower
using the supplied bracket and ¼-20 x ½” socket
head cap screws (See Fig. 7-b).
4. Install molded 90º hoses onto the barbed ttings
on the CAC core and point them forward.
5. Lower the CAC into place over the driver side
valve cover.
6. Attach the 90º hose connected to the upper tting on the cooler end tank to the straight tting
installed in the side of the surge tank (trim hose
as needed).
7. Verify that all water hose connections have tightened clamps installed.
8. Trim the strut top cover as needed and reinstall.
8. RESERVOIR AND WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
1. Attach the water reservoir bracket to the reservoir
using ¼-20 x .5” cap screws. (See Fig. 8-a for
bracket orientation).
2. In the area in front of the driver side front wheel,
position the water reservoir/bracket next to the
frame rail. Orient the assembly for best clearance,
at least 6” from the rear face of the bumper (See
Fig. 8-b)
3. Mark mounting bracket location and remove. Drill
two 11/64” holes for the supplied #12 sheet metal
screws (See Fig. 8-c).
4. Using thread sealant, install the 1/2” NPT 90° hose
barb tting into the top and bottom of the supplied
plastic reservoir.
5. Secure the assembly to the frame rail using two #12
sheet metal screws.
6. Trial t the front bumper cover to verify water reservoir clearance.
7. Cut off the electrical plug on the water pump leaving
as much wire connected to the pump as possible.
Install the supplied ¼” eyelet on the water pump
ground wire (brown wire).
8. Connect the pump inlet to the bottom reservoir tting
with a piece of the supplied hose. Point pump to
discharge up at a 45° angle for 300C vehicles, or
forward (and slightly up, to allow air to escape the
pump housing) for all other vehicles. Secure hose
with clamps on both ends. Drill a hole in the radiator support and secure the water pump to it using
an adel clamp and #12 sheet metal screw. Make
sure to ground the fuel pump under the mounting
screw. (See Fig. 8-d)
9. Connect a hose to the top of the reservoir and run
it up to the area next to the driver side valve cover.
This hose will later be connected to the 90 degree
tting installed in the bottom of the supplied surge
tank (trim for ideal routing).
10. Drill a 5/8 hole in rear facing side of the power distribution box lid approx. 3 inches from inner edge.
Insert supplied grommet into hole. Install supplied
fuse holder from inside of lid, pressing one end into
the grommet. Connect fuse tap and slide connector
to fuel pump fuse referring to the owner’s manual.
Connect remaining end of fuse holder to water
pump wire using supplied wire. Route wire behind
engine following the factory loom. Install supplied
split loom over wire (See Fig. 8-e).
1. (Challenger vehicles only. All others
skip to step 2) Attach the supplied brackets
to each side of the CAC radiator as shown in
gs. 9-a and 9-b. Remove the two small plastic
panels from the front bumper cover as shown
in Fig. 9-c. Skip to step 5.
2. (300C vehicles only. All others skip to step 3) Attach the longer pair of the supplied
brackets to the charge air cooler radiator. The
driver side bracket should be attached by sandwiching the supplied ½” long spacer between the
bracket and the CAC radiator. (See Fig. 9-d).
With the foam bumper installed on the vehicle
position the CAC radiator with brackets on top
of the steel bumper so that it has about ½” clearance behind it. Mark the four frontmost mounting
bracket holes to be drilled. Remove assembly,
drill 11/64” holes and install the CAC radiator
using four #12 sheet metal screws. (See Fig.
9-e). 300C models skip ahead to 9.5
3. Attach the shorter pair of the supplied brackets
to the charge air cooler radiator. The driver side
bracket should be attached by sandwiching the
supplied ½” long spacer between the bracket
and the CAC radiator. (See Fig. 9-f).
NOTE: 300C USES PARTSIN THIS
CONFIGURATIONAND WITH THE
CAC RADIATOR MOUNTED ABOVE
THE BUMPER
300C AND
CHALLENGER
ONLY
ALL OTHER VEHICLES
USE STRAIGHT HOSE
Non-300C only
300C only
MOLDED RUBBER ELBOW
9. CHARGE AIR COOLER RADIATOR INSTALLATION con’t
4. With the hard plastic bumper installed on the
vehicle position the CAC radiator with brackets
underneath the steel bumper and centered. Mark
the four frontmost mounting bracket holes to be
drilled. Remove assembly, drill 11/64” holes and
install the CAC radiator using four #12 sheet
metal screws. (See Fig. 9-d and Fig 9-g).
5. Connect the water pump discharge to the bottom hose barb on the CAC radiator using the
supplied 90º hose (and additional straight hose
if needed). See Figure 9-f for CAC hose routing.
6. Connect the upper hose barb on the cooler radiator to the water inlet tting on the CAC core
using the supplied hose mender, hose, and a
molded 90 degree hose. Drill a hole in the plastic side panel as needed to allow smooth hose
routing. (For 300C and Challenger vehicles use
the supplied aluminum tube to extend the line
into the engine bay above the driver side valve
cover as shown in Fig. 9-h).
7. Remove cap from surge tank and slowly ll system with 25%/75% coolant/water mix. Check
for leaks.
8. Re-install the front inner and outer fascias and
fender liner in reverse of removal.
A. Attach the straight supercharger discharge tube
to the supercharger using the supplied ø2.75”
90º elbow per Fig. 10-a.
B. Attach the other end to the CAC inlet using
the supplied ø2.75 x 3” sleeve and #44 hose
clamps.
C. Install the supplied bypass valve onto the barb
on the discharge tube using 1” hose and point it
towards the rear of the vehicle. Install the supplied 1” air lter on the bypass valve discharge.
(See Fig. 10-b).
D. Connect 5/32” vacuum line from the bypass valve
to the tee tting installed in the brake booster
hose in step 3M or 3N. Locate the 5/32” tee in
the Fuel Pump Voltage Booster assembly and
install inline for use in a later step.
E. (6.1L engine only) Re-install the passenger
side plastic engine cover. In order to provide
room for the charge cooler, remove the oil ll
cap, transfer the o-ring on the factory oil ll cap
to the supplied oil ll cap and install the supplied
oil ll cap.
F. (5.7L engine only) Cut off the driver side
portion of the engine cover leaving only a thin
portion (~3/4”) extending beyond the colored
insert. Loosen the intake manifold bolt and install the supplied “engine cover lower bracket”
(see Fig. 10-c).
G. (5.7 engine only) Remove a nut from the
driver side rear corner of the colored insert and
install the “upper engine cover bracket” (See g.
10-d).
driver side front corner of the colored insert and
install the “front engine cover bracket” onto the
underside of the engine cover (See Fig 10-e).
J. (5.7L engine only) Install the engine cover
on the passenger side factory pedestals. Using
the supplied ¼” hardware connect the “upper
bracket” to the “lower bracket” as shown. Slots
allow the height to be adjusted as needed.
K. (2009-2010 5.7L models only) Cut the
blue w/green wires from the OEM harness approximately 1” from the IAT female connector.
Locate the supplied Intake Air Temperature (IAT)
harness and cut off the male connector. Slide a
piece of supplied heat shrink tubing over each of
the OEM IAT wires. Solder the ends of the OEM
wires to the new harness (the color of the wires
does not matter). Insulate the connections by
shrinking the sleeve with the proper amount of
heat. Route the wires under the throttle body to
the driver’s side. Protect the wires with split loom
or another suitable means and route them away
from heat, sharp edges, and other hazards. Butt
connectors have been supplied for temporary
connection if a solder joint cannot be completed
at installation time.
L. Install the OEM (2009-2010 5.7L models use
the supplied sensor) air temperature sensor into
the hole in the discharge tube that connects the
CAC outlet to the throttle body using the supplied
grommet.
M. Install the discharge tube using the supplied 90º
silicon elbow (if necessary, rotate the engine
breather tube so that it does not interfere with
the discharge duct).
N. The IAT sensor wires must be lengthened in order
to reach the new IAT sensor mounting location
in the discharge duct. If an extension harness
is not included use the supplied wire and crimp
connectors to accomplish this. (Soldering is
recommended).
O. Plug in the IAT sensor and tighten hose clamps
on each connection.
P. Re-install the front bumper cover using the sup-
11. FUEL PUMP BOOSTER INSTALLATION (SRT8 AND 2009-2010 5.7L
MODELS ONLY. 2006-2008 5.7L SKIP TO SECTION 12)
A. Open trunk and remove carpet to expose the
Styrofoam organizer in the spare tire well and
remove the organizer. Using the FPB mounting
plate as a template, mark (2) drill hole locations.
Using a 17/64” drill bit, drill through, at the two
marked locations (see Fig. 11-a).
B. Secure the supplied FPB to the mounting plate
with the provided # 10 hardware screws, washers, and nylock nuts. Then mount the FPB assembly to the two previously drilled 17/64” holes
in the spare tire well using the provided ¼-20
screws, washers, and nylock nuts.
C. Locate the rubber grommet on the driver’s side
of the rewall. Make a small slice in the grommet.
D. Remove the two plastic clips securing the under
dash cover. Set aside the cover to be installed
in a later step. (See Fig. 11-b)
E. Lift up the driver side plastic door sill running
across the door and remove. (See Fig. 11-c) It
will be reinstalled in a later step.
F. Remove the rear seat by lifting up on each side
of the lower section. (The upper section does
not need to be removed)
G. Locate the supplied 1/8” nylon Instrument tubing
and install it into the 1/4” plastic split loom.
H. Route the 1/8” nylon tube assembly along the
door sill to the FPB previously installed in the
trunk. Secure the loom with provided tie wraps.
Locate the 7/64 vacuum hose and cut a 2” piece
and install one end on the 1/8” nylon tube and
the other end to the vacuum port on the FPB.
Secure hose connections with tie wraps. This
will be used for boost reference.
DRILL TWO 17/64”
HOLES
Fig. 11-a
Fig. 11-b
NOTE: When routing tubing, ensure nylon tubing
does not get kinked or potentially pinched
during vehicle operation.
I. Route the other end of the 1/8” nylon tube
assembly loom through the rewall grommet
(Previously cut in step 11-C) and into the engine
bay. Continue routing the tube assembly to the
5/32” tee tting installed in the bypass valve
line. (Previous step 10-D) Cut another 2” piece
of 7/64” vacuum hose and attach to tee tting.
Secure with plastic tie wraps.
J. Locate the factory fuel pump wires under the rear
seat driver’s side. Remove the tape from the wires.
Separate the blue with orange or blue with red
depending on model year (See Fig. 11-d).
NOTE: Crimp on connectors are provided
but it is recommended that all of the
wire connections be soldered and
insulated.
K. Cut the blue with red/orange trace wire leaving
approximately 4”out of the fuel pump. Attach the
12ga. orange wire provided in your kit to the 12ga.
orange wire from the FPB. Attach the other end to
the fuel pump. This wire will power the fuel pump.
(Refer to wiring diagram Fig. 11-h)
NOTE: Refer to the fuel pump wiring dia-
gram that is provided for further explanation if needed (Fig. 11-h).
TO FUEL PUMP
TO WIRING HARNESS
Fig. 11-d
L. Attach the 14ga. red wire provided in your kit to
the 14ga red wire from the FPB. Attach the other
end to the blue with red/orange trace wire into the
OEM wire harness. (Refer to wiring diagram Fig.
11-h)
M. Reinstall the rear seat, door sill, and under dash
cover at this time.
N. On the FPB box, locate the red 12 ga. wire with
fuse holder. Cut off the fuse holder and discard.
Locate the 12 ga. red wire provided and connect where fuse holder was cut off. Locate the
provided black 12ga. wire and connect to the
black wire on the FPB.
O. Route the red power wire and black ground wire
toward the fuse box next to the battery. Trim the
wires to proper lengths to attach to factory ground
lug and factory power distribution box. Locate
the provided fuse holder and cut the center of
the wire loop. Attach one end to the red 12 ga.
power wire from FPB. Use the supplied ring
terminals crimp, solder, and attach to factory
lugs. (See Figs. 11-e, 11-f, 11-g for close up
view.) Install the supplied 40amp fuse into fuse
holder after all connections are complete.
P. Reinstall the trunk organizer and carpet at this
IMPORTANT! To ensure trouble-free programming of your vehicle's computer:
• Make sure the vehicle's battery is sufficiently charged.
• Turn off all accessories and close doors to prevent unnecessary drain on the battery.
• Do not attempt to program your vehicle while a battery charger is connected.
• Improper battery voltage will result in failure of the programming process.
• Do not disconnect the cable or turn off the ignition during programming.
A. Reconnect the battery.
B. Locate the vehicles OBD2 connector located
below the dash on the driver’s side of the
vehicle.
C.Attach the OBD2 connector from the Flash
tool that is provided in the kit to the vehicle’s
OBD2 port. Make sure this connector is seated all the way in the vehicle’s OBD2 port. You
do not want this connector coming out during
programming or damage may occur to the
vehicle’s ECM.
D.The Reflash tool should power up and display
three parameters.
1. Performance Tune
2. Diagnostics
3. Options
E. Select “Performance Tune” and press the
enter button in the middle of the arrow keys.
F. Read the disclaimer entirely, then select
agree and press ENTER.
G.At this point follow the instructions on the
screen displayed on the reflash tool. If you
have any questions, either refer to the manual that is provided with the reflash tool or contact our service department for further assistance.
H.Turn the ignition on (do not start the vehicle).
Set the parking brake and press the ENTER
button to continue.
NOTE: Do not disturb the cable, or turn
the ignition off during this time.
If the programming is disrupted,
the computer will not start or
I.
run your vehicle!
ESCAPE
ARROWKEYS
ENTER
OR
SELECT
Fig. 12-a
SELECT TUNE will be displayed at the top of
the screen. Use the arrow keys to select the
appropriate tune for your vehicle and press
the ENTER button. You will have a choice of
two to choose from:
1. Vortech (used for installing kit)
2. Original Backup
J. Continue to follow the screen and when fin-
ished, unplug the reflash tool from the vehicle’s OBD2 port.
PRE-FILLED WITH SPECIAL SYNTHETIC LUBRICANT. OIL DOES NOT NEED TO BE ADDED TO A
BRAND NEW UNIT. HOWEVER THE FOLLOWING
FLUID LEVEL CHECK SHOULD BE PERFORMED.
A. Remove the factory installed at head brass shipping
plug (not the dipstick) from the top of the supercharger
case.
B. Replace the sealed shipping plug with the supplied
“vented” plug. Do not operate the supercharger
without it.
C. Ensure that the .06” copper sealing washer is located
on the dipstick base.
D. Thread the clean dipstick into the supercharger until
it seats.
E. Once the dipstick has seated, remove the dipstick from
the unit. Fluid should register in the crosshatched
area on the dipstick.
F. DO NOT OVERFILL!! Drain excess uid from the
unit if it is above the maximum level on the dipstick.
Install and tighten the dipstick in the gearcase.
G. 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.
H. Make sure that the vehicle is lled with 91 octane or
higher fuel before commencing test drive.
I. With key on, make sure charge air cooler water pump
is operating and that water is owing through the
surge tank. Fill as necessary. If water is not owing,
remove the hose from the bottom of the surge tank
and lower until water ows out of hose. This should
prime the pump. Reconnect hose, verify water ow
and top off surge tank. Do not run the water pump
for extended periods (30 seconds or more) without
water ow.
J. Check all ttings, nuts, bolt and clamps for tight-
ness.
K. At this point it is OK to start the vehicle.
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.
Fig. 13-a
Fig. 13 -b
L. With engine running, check power steering hose con-
nections for leakage. Let engine run for two minutes.
Turn steering wheel in both directions.
• No bubbles, foam or discoloration in uid
M. 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.
N. Turn off vehicle and recheck all uid levels and verify
that no hoses, wires, etc. are near exhaust headers or
moving parts and that there is no uid leakage.
O. Re-install the splash pan.
P. Test drive vehicle by gradually working up to full throttle
and paying close attention to any abnormal sounds or
engine detonation.
Q. Install the engine cover by trimming the driver side to
clear the supercharger kit.
R. Read the STREET SUPERCHARGER SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUALAND RETURN THE WARRANTY
REGISTRATION FORM within thirty (30) days of pur-
chasing your supercharger system to qualify for the 3
year limited warranty.
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 TWO OR THREE
MINUTES.
V3 supercharger long term maintenance and care:
• CAUTION: Use of any uid other than the Vortech
supplied synthetic lubricating uid will void the warranty
and may cause component failure.
Replacement Vortech SL lubricating uid part num-
bers:
009035: Package of three 4 oz. bottles
• 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 then be
changed at least every 7,500 miles.
1. Drain the uid, re-ll the unit only with 4 oz. of Vortech
supplied synthetic lubricating uid.
2. Conrm proper oil level using the dipstick. DO NOT
OVERFILL!! (See steps 13-C through 13-F)