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) 247-0228 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 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 limit-
ed to, exhaust headers, aftermarket camshafts, nitrous oxide, third party PCM programming or other such changes.
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 kit requires the installation of a Vortech ECU Reflash. The ECU must be sent
directly to Vortech by the installing customer (the charge for this service with reflash
installation has been included in the purchase price).
request a Return Authorization Number (See ECM Module Credit Tag for
more details).
- Mail to Vortech the enclosed "ECU Reflash" (send original tag - no
photocopies will be accepted) and ECU in the supplied box.
- Turnaround time will be 1-2 days (each application varies). Vortech will
give an estimate at the time of your order.
Your Vortech ECU Reflash comes with a twelve (12) month limited warranty from the
original date of purchase of your supercharger system (see Owner's Manual for
details).
Note: Vortech Engineering is not responsible for engine or ECU damage due
to an improperly installed/mishandled ECU.
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 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 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 problem is
resolved.
5.Perform an oil and filter change upon completion of this installation and prior to test driving your vehi-
cle. Thereafter, always use a manufacture-rated, high grade engine oil or a high quality synthetic, and
change the oil and filter 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 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 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, 1/4 -20 Tap and Handle
• Adjustable Wrench
• Open End Wrenches: 3/8", 7/16", 1/2", 9/16", 7/8”, 10mm
• Center Punch and a 5/8" Tapered Punch
• 3/8” Springlock Fuel Fitting Disconnect Tool
• 5 Quarts manufacturer specified 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
• 5/16" Allen Wrench
• Wire Strippers and Crimpers
• Utility Knife
• Power Steering Pulley/Puller & Installer
If your vehicle has in excess of 15,000 miles since its last spark plug change, then you will also need:
1. Locate the vehicles ECU and TCM modules behind the
washer fluid/coolant reservoir assembly passenger side
firewall.
2. Temporarily loosen the washer fluid/coolant reservoir
assembly to gain adequate access to the modules.
3. Unplug the four factory harness connections and
remove the modules from the vehicle.
4. Contact the Vortech Service Department for a Return
Authorization Number. Send both the ECU and TCM
and supplied credit tag to Vortech using the enclosed
shipping materials.
B.Disconnect the evaporative canister vent
hose from the air filter assembly and canister
and set aside. (See Fig. 1-a.)
C.Disconnect the MAF electronics harness con-
nection from the meter. (See Fig. 1-b.)
D.Using a 5/16" nut driver, loosen the hose
clamp securing the inlet duct to the throttle
body.
E.Remove the two 13mm headed screws
securing the lower portion of the air filter
enclosure to the inner fender. Remove the
two 10mm headed screws securing the intermediate ducting to the cylinder head.
Remove the air filter assembly and set aside.
F. Remove the MAF electronics from the previ-
ously removed air filter assembly and set
aside to be reused in a later step. (See Fig. 1-b.)
G.Using a 3/8" ratchet, de-tension the accesso-
ry belt tensioner and remove the factory belt.
H.Remove the power steering pulley using the
appropriate pulley puller. Set the pulley aside
to be re-installed in a later step.
I.Remove the hose from the bottom of the
power steering fluid reservoir. Drain the
power steering fluid into a clean container
and set aside. Once the fluid is drained, disconnect the power steering pressure line from
the bottom of the pump. (There may be resid-ual fluid in this line.) (See Fig. 1-c.)
screws retaining the power steering pump to
the pump bracket. Set the pump on a clean
flat surface. (See Figs. 1-d, 1-e.)
K.Remove the two reservoir retaining clips hold-
ing the plastic reservoir to the power steering
pump. Set the clips aside and detach the reservoir from the pump. Be careful not to lose
the rubber O-ring on the reservoir. Set the
reservoir with O-ring aside. (See Fig. 1-e.)
L.2007 Models Only: Locate the stud on the
passenger’s side inner fender (previously
retained the lower portion of the factory air
box). Cut the stud off flush with the inner
fender surface, using an appropriate cutter.
(See Fig. 1-f.)
NOTE: It is a good idea to dress (either with paint or
other means) any bare metal that may have
been exposed as a result of the cutting pro-
Section 1 and the supplied power steering
relocation assembly (4GN110-010). (See
Fig. 2-a.)
B.Temporarily cover the power steering fluid
return port with masking tape. Using a 1/4-20
tap, carefully thread the hole next to the
power steering fluid return port on the pump
body until the tap reaches the bottom of the
hole. Clean off any residual chips left from
the tapping process and remove the masking
tape. (See Fig. 2-b.)
C.Place the supplied rubber O-ring (7U100-114)
onto the brass return fitting (7P500-073).
Install the supplied brass return fitting with
o-ring into the power steering return port.
(See Fig. 2-b.)
D.Using the supplied retaining bracket
(4GN010-020) and 1/4-20 x .50" screw,
secure the previously installed fitting as
shown. (See Fig. 2-c.) Cover the open ports
of the pump to prevent debris from entering
until the pump is installed.
HOLE TO
BE TAPPED
POWER STEERING
PUMP RETURN
FITTING (7P500-073)
FLUID
RETURN
POWER STEERING
PUMP
Fig. 2-a
NOTE: The notched corner of the retaining bracket
must face the side of the pump that the pulley attaches to.
3. OIL DRAIN INSTALLATION (ENGINE OIL-FED KITS ONLY. APPLICATIONS WITH
V-3 SUPERCHARGERS SKIP AHEAD TO STEP 5)
A.To provide an oil drain for the supercharger, it
is necessary to make a hole in the oil pan.
Mark the hole location by measuring 1-1/8”
from the bollt as shown on the front of the
pan, and 1-1/8” down from the oil pan mounting rail on the engine block. Center-punch the
hole location to be drilled. (See Fig. 3-a.)
TO BE DRILLED
NOTE:Access to the oil drain location is restricted
so a low profile or right angle drill may be
necessary.
B.Drill a 1/8" pilot hole at the previously marked
location. Use the supplied 9/16" cutter to
enlarge the pilot hole, making sure to break
through easily. Do not stop the drill motor
until the cutter has been extracted so that the
cutout does not fall into the pan.
NOTE:It may help to pack the cutting tool with
grease to help prevent and stray chips from
entering the oil pan.
1 1/8”
LOCATION
1 1/8”
Fig. 3-a
C.Thread the hole with a 3/8"NPT tap to
approximately 1/2" deep or until the oil drainfitting 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.
NOTE:When tapping the hole be careful not to bot-
tom out the tap. If the tap does bottom
before the thread is large enough you will
need to trim the end of the tap to facilitate a
deep enough thread cut.
D.Thoroughly clean the threaded area. Apply a
small amount of silicone sealer or teflon
paste to the threads of the supplied 3/8"NPT
hose fitting and secure in the hole. Make sure
a seal is formed all around the fitting.
E. Drain the engine oil and remove the oil filter.
F. Replace the oil filter and refill the engine with
fuel system. Fuel may be under high pressure. Fuel injector replacement should be
performed in a well ventilated area free of
any possible ignition source. It is recommended that you have a fire extinguisher
nearby.
A.Locate and remove the engine lift point on
the front driver’s side and set aside. Remove
the retainers securing the alternator to the
alternator mounting bracket. Set the alternator and hardware aside. (See Fig. 5-a.)
B.Disconnect the fuel supply line where it con-
nects to the fuel rail. (See Fig. 5-b.)
C.Remove the intake manifold. Start by discon-
necting the hoses and cables that are
secured to the intake manifold. Then remove
the ten 10mm-headed fasteners that secure
the intake manifold to the cylinder head. Set
the intake manifold, hardware and gasket
aside.
D.Disconnet the fuel injector harness from the
injectors and the engine harness connection
at the rear of the engine. Discard the injector
harness as it will not be reused. Remove the
three 10mm headed screws that secure the
fuel rail to the cylinder head and set aside.
E.Remove the fuel rail and injectors as an
assembly. Separate and set aside the factory
fuel injectors as they will not be re-used.
F. Apply a small amount of clean motor oil to
lubricate the O-rings of the supplied injectors.
Install the supplied injectors into the fuel rail
using the factory injector retaining clips, set in
the position close to the plug.
G.Reinstall the fuel rail assembly and secure
using the three factory retaining screws.
ENGINE LIFT
POINT
Fig. 5-a
FUEL SUPPLY
CONNECTION
Fig. 5-b
NOTE:The injector plug connections must face out
towards the driver’s side of the vehicle.
H.Install the provided injector harness and
secure to the fuel rail using the cable-ties
provided. (See Fig. 5-g.)
I.Inspect the intake manifold gasket. If dam-
aged, replace before proceeding. Reinstall
the intake manifold, alternator and engine lift
point in the reverse order removed.
Reconnect the fuel supply line to the fuel rail.
NOTE:Make sure all wires and hoses are clear of
mounting surfaces and are secure from hot
or moving objects.
6. MOUNTING BRACKET AND SUPERCHARGER INSTALLATION, CONT.
F. Place the power steering reservoir adapter fit-
ting on the port previously connected to the
pump. (See Fig. 6-e, 6-f.)
G.Mount the factory power steering reservoir to
the supercharger mounting plate using the
supplied 1/4-20 x 1" screws, washers and
Nyloc nuts. (See Figs. 6-d, 6-f.)
H.Secure the adapter using the retaining brack-
et and three 1/4-20 x 1" screws, washers and
nyloc nuts provided. (See Figs. 6-e, 6-f.)
I.Connect the Ø1/2" power steering hose to the
adapter fitting on the reservoir. Route the
hose through the supercharger mounting
bracket and down to the power steering
pump and attach. Secure the previously
installed hose using the #6 hose clamps provided. (See Fig. 6-e, 6-f.)
J.Install the 3/8" hose union into the hose that
was previously connected to the bottom of
the power steering reservoir and secure using
the factory hose clamp. (See Fig. 6-e.)
K.Connect the supplied length of 3/8" power
steering hose to the previously installed
union. Secure using the clamp provided.
(See Fig. 6-e)
L.Connect the open end of the previously
installed 3/8" hose to the port on the bottom
of the power steering reservoir and secure
using the remaining hose clamp provided.
(See Figs. 6-e.)
3/8"
UNION
Fig. 6-e
1/2" P/S
HOSE
NOTE: All hoses should be free of any kinks or
pinches and be secured away from hot or
moving parts.
6. MOUNTING BRACKET AND SUPERCHARGER INSTALLATION, CONT.
*M. Locate the oil drain assembly (4GN130-036).
Using one of the supplied #8 hose clamps,
secure the provided 1/2" oil drain hose to the
1/2" oil drain fitting on the bottom of the
supercharger. (See Fig. 6-g.)
*N.Install the 1/8"NPT x 90° x –4 fitting located
in the oil feed assembly (4GN130-026) into
the supercharger oil feed port and orient so
that it faces down. (See Fig. 6-h.)
NOTE: Use only clean engine oil on the pipe
threads. Teflon tape or pipe sealant is not
recommended as it might loosen and cause
blockage of the small oil feed orifice resulting in possible supercharger failure.
1/2"
O.Secure the supercharger to the mounting
bracket using the four 3/8-16 x 2.25" screws
and washers. (See Fig. 6d.) Install the 3/816 button-head screw w/o washer in the
remaining hole. (See Fig. 6d.)
PAttach the supplied idler to the mounting
bracket with the snap-ring facing forward
using the Ø1.0" x .509" spacer (2A017-044),
3/8-16 x 2.25" screw, pilot spacer (2A017-
016) and Nyloc nut. (See Fig. 6-i.)
Q.Reinstall the factory power steering pump
pulley using the appropriate pulley installation
tool. Verify that the pulley spins freely and
does not contact the retaining bolt heads.
R.Install the supplied drive belt as shown. (See
Fig. 6-j.)
*S.Connect the 1/2" oil drain hose from the S/C
to the 1/2" fitting previously installed in the oil
pan and secure.
OIL DRAIN
HOSE
Fig. 6-g
90°
OIL FEED
FITTING
NOTE: Ensure that the hose does not have any
dips or kinks in the routing.
Supercharger failure may be the result of a
restricted drain path.
*T.Connect the open end of the -4 stainless
steel oil feed line to the -4 x 90° fitting on the
supercharger.
*Applies to "engine oil-fed" units only. V-3 applications
skip these steps.
B.Pull forward on the ends of the grill to release
the push clips holding the grill in place.
C.Locate the Charge Air Cooler assembly
(8N201-320).
D.Install one 1/2"NPT x 3/4" barb 90° brass
elbow and one 1/2"NPT x 3/4" barb straight
fitting into the supplied heat exchanger and
orient as shown*. (See Fig. 7-h.)
E.Remove the two 13mm headed screws and
two 10mm headed screws securing the hood
latch support assembly to the core support.
Unclip the wire harness that runs behind the
support. Set the support aside to be reinstalled later. (See Fig. 7-a.)
F. Secure the heat exchanger bracket (8N010-
240) to the heat exchanger using the 1/4-20 x
.75" screws, washers and Nyloc nuts provided. Loosely install the heat exchanger
assembly into position. (See Fig. 7-a, 7-h.)
G.Reinstall the hood latch support (the heat
exchanger bracket is between the core support and the hood latch support) secure using
the factory hardware. Feed the sensor leads
through their respective sides and reconnect
to the sensors.
NOTE:Careful not to pinch wires between the
brackets.
150° MOLDED
HOSE
90° HOSE
Latch Support
Fig. 7-a
Fig. 7-b
H.Place the supplied piece of 1/8" x 4" tape
foam on the heat exchanger.It may be necessary to trim the tape to fit. Install the upper
heat exchanger bracket and secure using a
1/4-20 x .75" screw, washer and Nyloc nut
provided. (See Fig. 7-b.)
I.Using the supplied Adel clamps, self-tapping
screws and washers, secure the provided
water pump, to the cooling fan shroud. (See
Fig. 7-c.)
NOTE:Orient the pump discharge so that it points to
the front passenger side of the vehicle.
J.Secure the supplied Ø2.75" X 2" sleeve to
the supercharger discharge using a #44 hose
clamp. (See Fig. 7-d.)
K.Using the Ø3.35" to Ø2.75" reducer elbow,
install the Charge Air Cooler between the previously installed sleeve and the throttle body.
(See Fig. 7-d.)
hose (7U038-000) approximately 24" long.
Connect the cut hose between the CAC discharge (bottom driver’s side fitting) and the
water pump inlet as shown. (See Figs. 7-c, 7-h.)
N.Connect the supplied 150° x Ø3/4" molded
rubber hose between the water pump discharge and the heat exchanger inlet (passen-ger’s side fitting). (See Figs. 7-a, 7-c, 7-h.)
O.Attach the short end of the supplied molded
90° rubber hose (7U038-012) to the straight
fitting previously installed in the heat
exchanger (driver’s side fitting).
(See Fig. 7-a, 7-h.)
NOTE: Trim the hose as necessary.
P. Connect the short end of the formed 150°
aluminum tube to the open end of the previously installed 90° molded hose. (See Figs. 7-e, 7-h.)
hose (7U038-000) approximately 2.5" long.
Connect the previously cut hose to the CAC
inlet (top passenger side fitting). Connect the
remaining formed aluminum tube to the open
end of the previously installed hose. (See
Figs. 7-f, 7-h.)
R.Cut a piece of the supplied Ø3/4" rubber
hose (7U038-000) approximately 16" long.
Connect the cut hose between the two previously installed aluminum tubes. Secure the
hose away from the cooling fan using the
supplied adel clamp, secured to the front of
the engine. (See Figs. 7-f, 7-h.)
S.Secure all hose connections at this time
using the supplied nylon ratchet clamps.
Make sure the all hoses are routed and
secured away from hot or moving parts.
U.Using the supplied butt connector, attach the
supplied fuse holder to the positive wire on
the previously installed water pump. Connect
the supplied length of wire to the previously
installed fuse holder and route to the power
distribution box located on the driver’s side
inner fender.
V.Connect the previously installed wire to the
fuel pump relay terminal #87 using the supplied female spayed connector and mini ATC
fuse tap. (See Fig. 7-g)
W.Attach the supplied ring terminal to the water
pump ground wire. This wire will be terminated in a later step.
this manual. Remove and cut the template as
shown. Place the template on the passenger
side inner fender and mark the three hole
positions to be drilled. Drill the previously
marked hole locations using a 1/4" drill.
B.Install the MAF meter into the air filter cover.
Place the supplied air filter on to the meter
and secure. (See Fig. 8-a.)
C.2007 Models Only Locate the evaporative
canister air horn and vent filter bulkhead connector removed in a previous step. Install the
bulkhead connector and air horn into the supplied air filter cover. (See Fig. 8-b.)
NOTE:Install one tab on the bulkhead connector
first and then twist to allow the remaining
tabs to pop into place.
D.2008 Models Only: Locate the
Ø1” x 1.13” x 2.25” long union. Install the
union into the air filter cover using the supplied rubber grommet. Attrach the supplied
Ø1-1/8” filter to the previously installed union
and secure
E.Install the air filter assembly into the vehicle.
Secure the MAF meter to the previously
drilled holes in the inner fender using the 1/420 hardware provided. (See Figure 8-d.)
F. Secure the forward edge of the air filter hous-
ing to the front core support using the supplied 90° bracket, 1/4-20 hardware and M6
Nyloc nut. Connect the previously installed
water pump ground wire to the core support
at this trime.(See Fig. 8-c.)
G.Install the previously removed MAF electron-
ics into the supplied meter housing and
secure using the supplied hardware.
Connect the MAF electronics harness to the
MAF. (See Figure 8-d)
H.Locate the previously removed evaporative
canister vent hose. Connect the 45° fitting to
the vent filter bulkhead connector previously
installed in the supplied air filter cover.
Connect the 90° elbow to the port on the
evaporative canister. (See Fig. 8-c.)
I. 2008 Models Only: Locate the previously
removed evaporative canister vent hose.
Connect the 45° fitting to the port on the
evaporative canister. Remove the factory 90°
fitting for the opposite end of the hose and
discard. Connect the open end of the hose to
the union previously installed in the supplied
air filter cover.
MAF meter using the supplied #56 hose
clamp. Attach the 3.5" 90°duct with out bosses to the previously installed sleeve and
secure using a #56 hose clamp. (See
Fig. 8-d.)
I. Locate the 3.5" x 90° duct with bosses and
install the 3/4"NPT x 90° and 3/8"NPT
elbows. Secure the 3.5" x 90° duct to the
supercharger inlet using the Ø3.5 x 2" sleeve
and two #56 hose clamps provided (See Fig.
J.Connect the two 90° inlet ducts using the
Ø3.5 x 10" flex hose and secure using the
remaining #52 hose clamps provided. (See
Fig. 8-d.)
K.Cut approximately 4" from the long leg of the
supplied Ø1" x 90° molded hose. Set the cut
piece aside to be used later. Connect the
short leg of the supplied Ø1" x 90° molded
hose to the previously installed 1" plastic 90°
elbow in the inlet duct. Orientate so that the
open end of the hose is pointing up. Secure
using the supplied #16 hose clamp. (See
Fig. 8-e.)
L.Install the by-pass valve discharge port into
the open end (cut end) of the Ø1" x 90° molded hose, and secure using one of the #16
hose clamps provided. (See Fig. 8-e.)
M.Locate the piece of hose previously cut from
the Ø1" x 90° molded hose. Trim this hose to
approximately three inches. Connect the bypass valve inlet port to the Ø1" bung on
charge air cooler using the 3" piece of hose.
Secure using the remaining #16 hose clamps
provided. (See Fig. 8-e.)
N.Locate the 1/2" vacuum port on the drivers
side of the intake manifold. Remove the rubber cap from the port. Using the supplied
1/2" I.D. vacuum line attach the 1/2" x 1/4"
plastic reducer coupling provided. Connect
the 1/4" x 5/32" brass reducer coupling to the
previously installed 1/2" x 1/4" plastic reducer
coupling using the 1/4" I.D. vacuum line provided. (See Figs. 8-f, 8-g.)
O.Attach a length of 5/32" vacuum hose to the
bypass valve. Route the open end of the
hose to the 1/4" x 5/32" brass reducer coupling previously installed and connect.
NOTE:Once the Re-flashed ECU and TCM are received back from Vortech, reinstall them in the reverse order removed.
Take care not to damage the harness connectors or ECU/TCM connection pins. Re-secure the washer fluid/coolant reservoir assembly.
WARNING: Do not attempt to operate the vehicle
until all components are installed and
all operations are completed including
the final check.
A.If your vehicle has gone over 15,000 miles
since its last spark plug change, you will need
to change the spark plugs now before test
driving the vehicle.
B.Check all fitting, 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.
C.Check all fluid levels, making sure that your
tank(s) is/are filled with 91 octane or higher
fuel before commencing test drive.
D.(For Internally Lubricated V-3 Units Only)
This supercharger has been factory pre-filled
with special Vortech synthetic lubricant. Oil
does not need to be added to a brand new
unit; however a fluid level check should be
performed.
Prior to operating the supercharger on the
vehicle and after installation onto the vehicle:
Remove the factory installed flat-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 fluid 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 super-
charger unit 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 fluid
the unit if it is above the maximum level
on the dipstick.
proper oil level using the dipstick. DO NOT
OVERFILL!!!
WARNING: Use of any fluid other than the special Vortech lubri-
cant will void the warranty and may cause component failure..
E. Start the engine and allow to idle a few min-
utes, then shut-off.
H.O. Charge Cooled Kits Only
NOTE: Check to see that CAC coolant is flowing through the
surge tank. If coolant is not flowing, remove the 3/4”
rubber hose from the side of the CAC and apply light
suction in an attempt to pass any trapped air in the
system. Reconnect the hose and recheck coolant
flow.
F. Recheck to be sure that no hoses, wires, etc.
are near exhaust headers or moving parts.
Look also for any signs of fluid leakage.
G. PLEASE TAKE SPECIAL NOTE: operating
the vehicle without ALL the subassemblies
completely and properly installed may cause
FAILURE OF MAJOR COMPONENTS.
H. Test drive the vehicle.
I. Always listen carefully for engine detonation.
Discontinue heavy throttle usage if detonation
is heard.
J.Read the STREET SUPERCHARGER
SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL AND RETURN
THE WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM
within thirty (30) days of purchasing your
supercharger system to qualify.