Proper installation of this supercharger kit requires general automotive
mechanic knowledge and experience. Please browse through each step of
this instruction manual
should refer the job to a professional installer/technician. Please call Vortech
Engineering for installers in your area.
Due to the horsepower and torque that your vehicle will
produce after installation of this supercharger system,
it is strongly suggested that the factory clutch be replaced with a high-capacity aftermarket unit.
prior
to beginning the installation to determine if you
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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 vehicle.
Thereafter, always use a high grade SF rated 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 2 years or 20,000 miles with
original heat range plugs as specified by the manufacturer and retard timing from 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
• 3/8” Swivel Head Ratchet
• 1/2" Socket and Drive Set: SAE & Metric
• 3/8" NPT Tap and Handle
• Adjustable Wrench
• Open End Wrenches: SAE & Metric
• Center Punch
•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
• Hand Held Grinder
• Blue Loctite
• 07JAB-001020A (Damper Tool) Available at Honda Dealer
• 07NAB-001040A (Damper Tool) Available at Honda Dealer
• Honda Bond (Sealer) Available at Honda Dealer
If your vehicle has in excess of 10,000 miles since its last spark plug change, then you will also need:
7P375-0043/8" NPTF x -8 SAE FLARE FITTING1
7P500-050FTG,-8 JIC TUBE x 90° W/BARB1
7T560-001CUTTER, 9/16" ROTABROACH1
7T560-002ARBOR, 9/16" ROTABROACH1
7P375-0413/8" NPT x 1.5" HEX NIPPLE1
4HS130-026OIL FEED ASSEMBLY1
7U250-000-360OIL FEED HOSE1
7P125-004#4 JIC x 90 x 1/8 NPT FTG1
7P125-101#4 JIC x 45 x 1/8 NPT FTG1
7P125-1251/8 NPT FEM x 1/8 BSPT1
7P125-0341/8 STREET TEE1
7U100-0556" ZIP-TIE4
A.Disconnect the negative battery cable.
B.Remove the factory engine air filter enclosure
cover.
C.Disconnect the crankcase ventilation tube and
the air pump inlet hose attached to the rubber
inlet duct leading to the throttle body.
D.Remove the vacuum/coolant tubing junction from
the vehicle. Tag and label the vacuum hoses for
ease of reassembly in later steps. (See
1-a,1-b,1-c.
)
Figs
NOTE: Make sure that the rubber hoses that are
shown in Fig. 1-c are also removed from
the vehicle along with the tubing junction.
E.Detach the pressure solenoid from the plastic air
filter enclosure (single phillips head screw). (See
Fig. 1-b.
)
F.Separate the rubber vacuum hoses and wiring
from the air filter enclosure.
G. Remove the rubber inlet duct from the throttle
body and the air filter.
H.Remove the air filter and enclosure from the
vehicle.
I.Remove the screw securing the plastic vacuum
canister to the backside of the front crossmember
(located in front of the engine). Set aside for
reinstallation at a later time.
J.Remove the accessory belt and crank damper
pulley from the engine. Removal of the crank
damper pulley bolt may require Honda sourced
tools (07JAB-001020A handle and 07JAA001020A damper socket). Set aside the damper
screw for reinstallation at a later time.
K.Remove the factory idler (smooth) pulley and
hardware and set aside temporarily. (See
)
1-d.
Fig.
L.Remove the two factory M8 x 1.25 screws that
attach the front corner of the cylinder head to the
engine front cover (see
Fig. 1-e
).
M. Disconnect the wiring from the VTEC solenoid
assembly. Remove the three screws attaching
the solenoid assembly to the side of the cylinder
head. (See
Figs. 1-f,1-g.
) Set the VTEC solenoid
assembly aside for mounting in a later step.
Make sure that the o-ring sealing gasket does not
get lost or damaged, because it will be re-used in
a later step.
A.The supercharger uses engine oil for lubrication
and must have an oil feed line connected to a
filtered oil access on the engine.
B.Locate the oil pressure sending unit on the pas-
senger side of the engine, toward the front (see
Fig. 2-a
wire from the sending unit. Using a 15/16 socket,
remove the sending unit from the engine.
C.Install the supplied 1/8" BSP adapter into the
block. Install the supplied 1/8" NPT street TEE
into the BSP adapter. Thread the stock sending
unit into the tee as shown in
the stock signal wire and nut to the sending unit.
). Using a 7mm socket, remove the signal
Fig. 2-b
. Reattach
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.
D.Install the supplied 90° x 1/8" NPT x #4 flare fitting
into the previously installed TEE. (See
Fig. 2-c.
Make sure that the fitting is tightened and clocked
as shown.
E.Temporarily cover the open fitting hole to keep
out debris until the connection is made to the
supercharger hose in step 12.
B.To provide an oil drain for the supercharger, it is
necessary to make a hole in the pan.
C.Remove (6 screws) the tubular chassis
crossmember located beneath the rear of the
engine.
D.Remove the oil pan bumper that is attached to
the vehicle frame in front of the oil pan.
E.Remove the two screws that attach the oil pan to
the transmission bellhousing.
F.Remove the two lower A/C compressor pump
mounting bolts that attach to the oil pan mounting
bracket. Leave the small aluminum mounting
bracket attached to the pan.
G. Remove the remaining oil pan screws around the
perimeter of the pan and carefully remove the
pan.
H.Locate and mark the drain hole location on the oil
pan as per
Figs. 3-a, 3-b
between the two fins as shown, and down from
the sealing surface of the pan 1.25". Grind down
the fins on the oil pan as shown.
I.Using the supplied 9/16" rota-broach cutter and
arbor, carefully machine a through hole into the
pan in the location specified.
J.From the outside of the pan, tap the hole with a
3/8" NPT tap approximately 1/4" deep. Pack the
flutes of the tap with heavy grease to hold the
chips. Thoroughly clean the threads and hole
with acetone or lacquer thinner.
K.Using a small amount of silicone sealer, install
the 3/8 NPT x 1.5" hex nipple into the oil pan.
Thread the supplied 3/8" NPT female x -8 flare
fitting onto the hex nipple. Temporarily cap the
fitting until the drain hose is connected in step 12.
L.Thoroughly clean the mating surface of the oil
pan flange and the bottom of the engine block.
The surfaces must be free from oil so that a
proper seal can be achieved when the pan is
reinstalled.
M. Apply a small amount of Hondabond sealer (avail-
able at the local Honda dealership) to the oil pan
mating flange.
N.Reattach the pan to the engine. Reinstall all of
the factory hardware.
O. Reinstall the two A/C compressor screws, fac-
tory oil pan bumper and chassis crossmember.
P.Re-fill engine with factory specified weight oil.
that the holes properly line up with the corresponding threaded holes in the damper. Ensure
that the damper is smooth and clean where the
aluminum pulley is to be seated.
C.Carefully lower the aluminum pulley down onto
the damper. Make sure that the aluminum pulley
is completely seated onto the damper. Do not
hammer or pry the pulley into place. If necessary, the aluminum pulley may be lightly heated
to allow for an easier fit onto the damper pulley
D.Secure the pulley and damper together using the
six supplied 10-24 x .50 socket head screws.
Use a drop of blue Loctite on the threads on each
of the screws. Torque the screws to 50 in/lbs (4-5
ft/lbs.)
E.Clean the damper pulley screw and washer that
were removed in step 1. Using a small amount of
engine oil, lubricate the screw threads and the
bottom side of the screw head (area that mates
to the washer). Install the new crank pulley
assembly onto the engine. Torque the screw to
181 lb/ft. Do not use an impact wrench. In order
to achieve the correct torque on the screw,
Honda sourced tools may be required (07JAB001020A handle and 07JAA-001020A damper
socket) to keep the assembly from rotating.
6 x 10-24 x .50
SCREWS (TORQUE
EVENLY TO 50 IN/LBS)
Fig. 4-a
6
5.FUEL MANAGEMENT UNIT
A.Disconnect and discard the factory rubber fuel
return line running from the fuel pressure regulator outlet to the steel return line located under the
vehicle.
B.Remove the relay from the factory bracket/tab
near underhood fuse box. (See
Remove the bracket/tab from the vehicle and
discard. Move the relay toward the underhood
fuse box to make space for mounting of the
Vortech FMU.
C.Position the FMU onto the driver side inner
fender as shown in
Figs. 5-c, 5-d
holes and secure the FMU with the supplied
sheet metal screws.
D.Route the supplied 34” hose as shown in
Connect the FMU inlet hose (the hose that goes
to the 90° fitting on the side of the FMU) to the
return side of the factory fuel regulator. Trim
hose length if needed. Secure the fuel line away
from abrasion and exhaust with the tie wraps
provided. Make sure the hose end is securely
clamped onto the regulator outlet using one of
the supplied #4 clamps.
E.Route the supplied 28” hose as shown in the
diagram. Connect the FMU outlet hose (attaches
to the center fitting on the bottom of the unit) to
the steel return line running to the tank (see
). Trim hose length if needed. Secure the fuel
5-e
lines away from abrasion and exhaust with the tie
wraps provided. Make sure the hose end is
securely clamped onto the return line using one
of the supplied #4 clamps.
F.Attach the supplied 28” length of 5/32” vacuum
hose to the fitting on top of the FMU. Splice the
opposite end of the hose into the factory fuel
regulator vacuum connection using the 5/32”
TEE provided. Trim hose length as necessary.
B.Remove the holding tray for the convertible top,
located behind the seats. Remove all of the
pushpins securing the holding tray. (Refer to
page 20-71 of the factory service manual for the
location of all the pushpins) Slide the tray out by
way of the trunk. (See
Fig. 6a.
)
NOTE:Pressing in on the center of the black plas-
tic removable rivets with a small screwdriver
will cause them to release.
C.Remove the three- (3) screws securing the cover
of the fuel tank.
D.Disconnect the fuel feed and return lines from the
top of the tank along with the electrical connectors.
E.Remove the eight- (8) screws securing the top of
the fuel pump module to the gas tank. Carefully
remove the fuel pump module using care not to
damage the fuel level sender. (See
Fig. 6-b.
)
F.Disconnect the electrical connector connecting
to the fuel pump.
G. Unsnap the white plastic retaining clip next to the
fuel filter. (See
Fig. 6-c.
)
H.Using a pair of pliers, slide the spring clamp on
the short fuel hose down and remove the fuel
pump from the module. (See
Fig. 6-d.
)
I.Carefully remove the small retaining clip secur-
ing the fuel filter to the bottom of the fuel pump.
Remove the fuel filter and attach it to the provided
replacement fuel pump and secure it with the
small retaining clip previously removed.
J.Remove the short fuel line from the discharge of
A.Detach the factory wiring harness from the rear of
the front crossmember for mounting bracket clearance. Push the harness down toward the steering rack.
B.Remove the two factory M6 x 1.0 screws from the
passenger side front of the engine near the crank
pulley at the location shown in
Fig. 8-a
C.Locate the lower supercharger plate spacer.
This is a .75" thick aluminum spacer that is 2.9"
wide x 4.05" tall with two 1/2" round protrusions
machined into one end. Slide the two supplied 10
mm studs through the holes in the lower plate
spacer. With the studs located loosely through
the lower plate spacer, thread the two studs into
the front cover as shown in
Figs. 8-b, 8-n, 8-o
This step must be done as described because of
the limited space available in the engine compartment. Use a drop of blue Loctite on the
threads of the studs before threading them into
the engine. Tighten the studs into the front of the
engine by using a stud wrench, or by temporarily
threading two nuts on the end of each stud and
torquing. Remove the nuts from the ends of the
studs.
D.Attach the supplied 6 grooved idler pulley to the
main supercharger mounting plate as shown in
Figs. 8-c, 8-d, 8-e, 8-f
. Slide one of the supplied
3/8-24 x 3.5" screws through the machined bearing pilot, 6 groove idler pulley and steel idler
spacer (1.772" effective length x Ø.406" through
hole). Attach the complete assembly to the aluminum mounting plate by threading the 3/8-24 x
3.5" screw through the plate and into the threaded
steel insert that is pressed into the plate.
E.Attach the belt tensioner adjustment screw,
tensioner arbor and adjustment screw locator
block to the supercharger mounting plate as
shown in
Figs. 8-e, 8-f, 8-g, 8-h, 8-i
assembly to the plate by threading the two 1/4-20
x .75" socket head screws through the plate and
into the adjustment screw locator block as shown.
Make sure the locator block is positioned as
shown in
Fig. 8-h
or you will experience oil feed
line clearance issues.
F.Slide the supplied smooth idler pulley and steel
idler spacer (1.772" effective length x Ø.515"
through hole) over the tensioner arbor that was
previously installed onto the mounting plate.
Install the 12 mm washer and 1/2-20 jam lock nut
over the idler and arbor. Do not tighten the nut at
this time. (See
Fig. 8-f.
)
G. Remove the blue plastic dust cap located on the
1/2" oil drain fitting on the bottom of the supercharger. Attach the supplied 1/2" x 18" fabric
braided oil drain hose to the supercharger drain
M12 x 1.75 x 50mm SCREW WITH
WASHER INSTALLED THROUGH
SUPPORT PLATE AND Ø1.0 x .549
SPACER AND INTO SUPERCHARGER
BOSS (SPACER SANDWICHED
BETWEEN CENTER SUPERCHARGER
BOSS AND SUPPORT PLATE)
3/8-16 x 1.25 SCREW
WITH AN WASHER
BELT TENSIONER
ADJUSTMENT SCREW
AND LOCATOR BLOCK
(LOCATED ON OPPOSITE
SIDE OF PLATE) ATTACHED
WITH TWO 1/4-20 x .75
SH SCREWS THREADED
IN FROM THIS SIDE
OF MAIN PLATE
MAIN SUPERCHARGER
MOUNTING PLATE
MAIN SUPERCHARGER MOUNTING PLATE
VIEW FROM BACKSIDE
(DASHED LINES REVEAL HIDDEN VIEWS)
1/2-20 BELT TENSIONER
ARBOR SCREW
INSTALLED (FROM
OTHER SIDE)
THROUGH MAIN
PLATE IDLER SPACER
SMOOTH IDLER - M12
x 10" THICK WASHER
AND 1/2-20 JAM LOCK
NUT (SEE SIDE VIEW)
3/8-24 x 3.5" SCREW/
BEARING PILOT
INSTALLED THROUGH
RIBBED IDLER AND
SPACER AND INTO
THE NUT INSTALLED
IN THE MAIN PLATE
(SEE SIDE VIEW)
fitting. Secure with a #8 hose clamp. Make sure
that the hose clamp housing is clocked down
toward the supercharger so that it will not cause
interference with the supercharger mounting plate
that is to be installed. (See
Fig. 8-j
H.Remove the blue plastic dust cap located on the
brass oil feed nozzle on the side of the supercharger. Thread the supplied steel 1/8" NPT x
45° x –4JIC fitting into the supercharger oil feed
nozzle. Carefully tighten and clock the 45° fitting
as shown in
Figs. 8-j, 8-k
. Use caution when
tightening the oil feed fitting, as the brass nozzle
may be broken if care is not exercised. Connect
the supplied oil feed line to the flare fitting.
Temporarily cover the open end from debris until
the connection is made to the engine in step 12.
.)
Fig. 8-J
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.
I.Attach the supercharger unit to the mounting
plate as shown using the five supplied 3/8-16 x
1.25" screws with AN washers. The sixth supercharger mounting hole should remain empty at
this time. (Refer back to
Fig. 8-e, and Fig. 8-k
J.Using two of the supplied 3/8-16 x 1.25" screws
with AN washers, attach the upper supercharger
support plate to the supercharger mounting block
as shown in
Figs. 8-l, 8-m
. Thread the screws
down until the heads almost touch the plate/
washers. Do not tighten the screws at this time.
NOTE:When directed, it is important to follow the
suggestion: “Do not tighten the screws”.
Failure to follow this direction will result in
bracket misalignment and the possibility of
the VTEC solenoid not maintaining a proper
seal. Thread the applicable screws and nuts
in until the head almost touches down (.01.02" clearance). This will allow the bracket
to properly align itself to the engine and
other components in the assembly during
installation.
.)
NO FASTENER HERE AT THIS TIME
Fig. 8-K
K.From the back side, slide the supplied 3/8-16 x
3.5" screw and AN washer through the top hole
(refer to
and into one of the supplied Ø.875 O.D. x 1.858"
long spacers. Loosely mount the support plate
assembly with spacer onto the supercharger and
previously assembled main supercharger plate.
BETWEEN MAIN PLATE AND SUPPORT PLATE)
SUPERCHARGER PLATE MOUNTING
BLOCK (SANDWICHED BETWEEN
VTEC SOLENOID AND CYLINDER HEAD)
M12 x 1.75 x 50mm SCREW WITH
WASHER INSTALLED FROM THE
BACKSIDE - THROUGH SUPPORT
PLATE AND Ø1.0 x .549 SPACER
AND INTO SUPERCHARGER
(SPACER SANDWICHED BETWEEN
CENTER SUPERCHARGER BOSS
AND SUPPORT PLATE)
3/8-24 x 3.5” SCREWS/AN
WASHERS INSTALLED
FROM THE FRONT -
THROUGH MAIN PLATE
AND Ø.875 x 1.858
SPACERS AND INTO
SUPPORT PLATE (SPACERS
SANDWICHED BETWEEN
MAIN PLATE AND SUPPORT
Ø3.0” SUPERCHARGER
TENSIONER PULLEY
BELT TENSIONER ARBOR
BELT TENSIONER ADJUSTMENT SCREW
ADJUSTMENT SCREW AND LOCATOR
BLOCK ATTACHED WITH TWO 1/4-20 x .75
SH SCREWS THREADED IN FROM THE
PLATE)
(SMOOTH)
BACK SIDE OF MAIN PLATE
5/16-18 x 1.0 SCREWS
WITH AN WASHERS
THROUGH MAIN PLATE
INTO LATERAL SUPPORT
PLATE
FACTORY
SPRING
TENSIONER
M10 x 1.25 x 115 SCREW
WITH WASHER THROUGH
MAIN PLATE - Ø1.0 x
Ø2.726 SPACER, FACTORY
IDLER AND INTO FACTORY
THREADED IDLER
MOUNTING HOLE
ON FRONT COVER
3/8-24 x 3.5’ SCREWS
INSTALLED FROM THE
FRONT THROUGH MAIN
PLATE AND Ø.875 x 1.858
SPACERS AND INTO
SUPPORT PLATE, SPACERS
SANDWICHED BETWEEN
MAIN PLATE AND SUPPORT
PLATE — 3 PLACES)
FACTORY FIXED IDLER
M10
WASHER
SUPERCHARGER
SUPPORT PLATE
FRONT FACE OF
Ø1.0" x 2.726
STEEL SPACER
M6 x 1.0 NUTS WITH WASHERS INSTALLED
ONTO STUDS PREVIOUSLY THREADED
INTO FRONT OF ENGINE
ENGINE BLOCK
SUPERCHARGER
MOUNTING PLATE
LOWER SUPERCHARGER PLATE SPACER
(ROUND PROTRUSIONS TO BE INSTALLED
AGAINST THE FRONT COVER)
SUPERCHARGER BRACKET ASSEMBLY VIEW FROM PASSENGER SIDE —
VORTECH IDLERS AND SOME FASTENERS NOT SHOWN FOR CLARITY
(DASHED LINES REVEAL HIDDEN VIEWS)
Fig. 8-o
M6 x 1.25 x 1.15 SCREW
THROUGH MAIN PLATE.
Ø1.0 x 2.726 SPACER
FACTORY IDLER AND
INTO FACTORY
THREADED IDLER
MOUNTING HOLE
ON FRONT COVER
The 3/8-16 x 3.5" screw is to be threaded through
the main supercharger plate and into the remaining 3/8" threaded mounting hole on the supercharger unit. (See
Fig. 8-p
.) Thread the screw
down until the head almost touches the plate/
washer. Do not tighten the screw at this time.
L.Mount the remaining three Ø.875 O.D. x 1.858"
long spacers between the main supercharger
mounting plate and the upper support plate as
shown in
Figs. 8-P, 8-q
. From the front side, slide
the three supplied 3/8-24 x 3.5" screws and AN
washers through the main mounting plate, through
the three Ø.875 O.D. x 1.858" long spacers and
into the threaded steel inserts that are pressed
into the back side of the support plate. (See
8-n, 8-o
.) Thread the screws down until the
Figs.
heads almost touch the plate/washers. Do not
tighten the screws at this time.
M. From the back side, slide the supplied M12 x 1.75
x 50 screw and M12 washer through the remaining hole in the upper support plate (refer to
8-o, 8-q.
) and into the supplied Ø1.0 O.D. x .549"
Figs.
long spacer. The spacer is to be sandwiched
between the front side of the upper support plate
and the center 12 mm boss located on the
supercharger cover. Thread the screw down
until the head almost touches the plate/washer.
Do not tighten the screw at this time.
N.From the front side, slide the supplied M10 x 1.25
x 115 screw and M10 washer through the remaining hole in the mounting plate and into the
supplied Ø1.0 O.D. x 2.726" long steel spacer.
Figs. 8-r, 8-s
(See
.)
O. Insert the new supplied VTEC o-ring gasket seal
into grooves in the Vortech supercharger plate
mounting block. as shown in
Fig. 8-t
. Make sure
that the gasket remains in the block grooves
during bracket installation on the engine. Apply a
light amount of oil to the gasket.
P.Place the factory idler (removed in step one)
back onto the original boss on the front of the
engine (without hardware, washer or dust shield).
Q. Loosely route the factory accessory belt onto the
engine. The belt should be routed around the
crank pulley and fixed idler pulley per the factory
method. Do not attempt route the belt around the
spring tensioner at this time.
R.Loosely route the supplied supercharger drive
belt onto the engine. Following
Fig. 8-n
, loosely
attach the supercharger with bracket assembly
onto the engine. Line up the two Ø1/4" holes in
the main bracket with the lower spacer and two
M6 studs (previously installed). Move the bracket
assembly over the studs. Thread the supplied
M6 nuts with washers over the ends of the studs
until the nuts almost touch the washers. Do not
tighten the nuts at this time.
NOTE: When installing the supercharger with bracket
assembly onto the engine, the belt must be
manipulated so that it is properly routed
around the idler, tensioner, supercharger
pulley and lower supercharger plate spacer.
(Refer back to Fig. 7-n.)
S.Align the M10 x 1.25 x 115 screw (previously
inserted through the front of the main supercharger plate) into the factory idler pulley mount
on the front cover. (See
Fig. 8-u
.) Make sure that
the supplied Ø1.0 O.D. x 2.726" long spacer is
sandwiched between the back of the supercharger mounting plate and the inner bearing
race of the factory idler. Do not tighten any
screws at this time.
T.Insert the three supplied M6 x 1.0 x 80 screws
with washers through the previously removed
VTEC solenoid, the Vortech supercharger plate
mounting block and into the side of the cylinder
head. (See
Figs. 8-v, 8-w
.) Make sure that both
of the VTEC gaskets remain in their proper
locations during bracket installation on the engine. Thread the supplied M10 x 1.25 x 50 screw
with washer into the remaining hole in the supercharger plate mounting block and into the cylinder head. Thread the four screws down until the
heads almost touch the washers. Do not tighten
the screws at this time.
U.Attach the supplied lateral supercharger mount-
ing plate (‘L’ shaped bracket) support to the front
corner of the cylinder head as shown using the
supplied M8 x 1.25 x 45 socket head screws (no
washers are used here). See
Figs. 8-u, 8-x
Thread the screws down until the heads almost
touch the plate. Do not tighten the screws.
V.Align the two threaded holes in the end of the
lateral support with the two holes in the supercharger mounting plate. Slide the two supplied
5/16-18 x 1.0" screws with AN washers through
the remaining two holes in the supercharger
mounting plate and into the lateral support. Thread
the screws down until the heads almost touch the
washers. Do not tighten the screws at this time.
W. Secure the completed mounting bracket assem-
bly to the engine by lightly “snugging” the hardware in the following sequence:
1.Four VTEC solenoid mounting screws.
2.3/8-16 x 3.5" screw running through the top
hole of the upper support plate, Ø.875 O.D.
x 1.858" long spacer and into the supercharger.
3.M12 x 1.75 x 50 screw running through the
upper support plate, Ø1.0 O.D. x .549"
spacer and into the center 12 mm boss
4.Two 3/8-16 x 1.25" screws with AN washers
that attach the supercharger support plate
to the supercharger mounting block.
5.M10 x 1.25 x 115 screw through the front of
the supercharger mounting plate and into
the factory idler pulley mount on the front
cover.
6.Two 5/16-18 x 1.0" screws through the supercharger mounting plate and into the lateral support.
7.Two M8 x 1.25 x 45 socket head screws
through the lateral support mounting plate,
front corner of the cylinder head and into the
front cover.
8.Three 3/8-24 x 3.5" screws running through
the main mounting plate, Ø.875 O.D. x
1.858" long spacers and into the threaded
steel inserts that are pressed into the back
side of the support plate.
9.Two M6 nuts that are threaded onto the two
studs inserted into the front of the engine.
X.Repeat the sequence above with final torquing of
all hardware.
Y.Reconnect the previously removed VTEC wiring
connections.
Z.Reattach the plastic vacuum canister to the back-
side of the front crossmember (located in front of
the engine) using the factory screw that was
removed in step 1. Make sure that there is
enough clearance between the vacuum hose
and the crank pulley.
supplied 55lb/hr fuel injector into the injector
base welded to the cooler discharge tube so that
the injector plug is facing away from the injector
base. (See
Fig. 9-a
NOTE:Lightly oil the O-rings on the injector for
easier installation.
.)
B.Insert the upper block over the injector. Secure
the upper injector block with the supplied shoulder bolts.
C.Install the 1/8 NPT end of the supplied 90° fitting
into the upper injector block. Orient the fitting so
that it is pointing toward the back of the car.
D.Connect the 90° end of the supplied steel braided
line to the -4 end on the installed straight fitting in
the fuel rail. Run the fuel line toward the front of
the car. Leave the open end of the fuel line
disconnected until the charge cooler has been
installed. (See
A.Make sure that the 1/2-20 jam lock nut previously
threaded onto the tensioner arbor is threaded
down almost all of the way, but not tight. The belt
is tightened/loosened by rotating the belt tensioner
adjustment screw. Tighten the belt until light
resistance is felt in the belt tensioner adjustment
screw. Proper belt tension is achieved when the
belt can be twisted approximately 1/4 of a turn by
hand. Adjust belt tension as needed. Do not over
tension the belt.
B.From beneath the vehicle, tighten the 1/2-20 jam
lock nut on the belt tensioner arbor.
C.Reinstall the factory accessory belt using the
factory routing.
11.AIR PUMP INLET HOSE MODIFICATION
A.Separate the air pump inlet hose from the factory
hose union that was originally connected to the
engine inlet duct.
B. Insert the supplied 3/4" air pump inlet hose filter
A.Attach the supplied breather/filter to the outlet of
the Vortech race bypass valve. Attach the Vortech
race bypass valve to the charge cooler core
using the supplied 1/4-20 x .50" socket head
bolts and gasket. (See
B.Install the charge cooler between the super-
charger and the throttle body using the supplied
2.75" sleeves and #44 hose clamps. The 3" long
sleeve is to be placed on the throttle body.
C.Remove all of the plastic valance or splash
panels located under the vehicle toward the
front.
D.Install the fittings into the water cooler as shown
Fig. Diag 12-b, and Fig. 12-d
in
fitting is to be pointing toward the front of the
vehicle when the water cooler is mounted.
E.Attach the water cooler mounting bracket #1 to
the upper portion of the cooler using the 1/4"
hardware as shown.
F.Trim one of the supplied Ø 3/4" x 90° hoses so
that one leg measures 3" and the other measures
5”. Attach the short leg of the cut hose to the
straight fitting on the water cooler and secure
with one of the provided nylon ratchet clamps.
Install the Ø 3/4" hose union into the other end
and secure with a clamp.
G. Position the water cooler onto the front of the
vehicle in front of the air conditioning condenser
using the lower mounting brackets as shown in
Fig. 12-c
. Secure the water cooler using the
provided #10 self-tapping screws. Route the
attached cooler hose above the condenser hard
line. The upper mounting bracket attaches to the
hood latch screw. (See
H.Attach the short leg of the Ø 3/4" x 90° hose to the
hose union previously installed and secure with
one of the provided clamps.
I.Cut the electrical connector off of the end of water
pump wiring harness and install one 14–16 Ga.
ring terminal onto the brown (negative) wire and
the 18 Ga. insulated male slide connector onto
the blue/green wire (positive).
J.Mount the water pump to the front of the passen-
ger side core support using the supplied 1-11/16"
Adel clamp and one #10 self-tapping screw.
Attach the ground wire (brown wire with ring
terminal installed) from the water pump to the
clamp. Angle the discharge of the water pump up
as shown. (See
Fig.12-f
The discharge of the water pump must be angled
up. This is REQUIRED for the pump to purge itself
of air.
K.Attach an 18 Ga. insulated female slide connec-
tor to the yellow wire attached to the supplied
relay. Route the yellow wire from the relay to the
power distribution box located in front of the
L.Remove the factory heater motor relay located in
the underhood fusebox and modify to accept the
electrical power tap as shown in
install the relay with the power tap. Connect the
yellow wire to the power tap.
M. Attach the black wire from the supplied relay to a
suitable ground.
N.Route the red wire from terminal #87 on the
supplied relay down to the water pump. Install a
female insulated slide connector onto the wire
and connect to the blue/green (positive) wire on
the water pump.
O. Cut the supplied fuse holder wire and install the
12 GA ring terminal on one end and the 12 GA.
solderless connector onto the other. Connect the
#30 wire on the supplied relay to the solderless
connector attached to the fuse holder. Connect
the ring terminal to the positive side of the battery
and install the provided fuse.
P.Cut approximately 40" off of the supplied length
of Ø3/4" hose. Install one end onto the water
pump discharge and the other onto the 90° fitting
on the water cooler, routing it forward toward the
front facia. (See
kinks or sharp bends in the hose. Secure both
ends with the provided clamps.
Use a tape measure to correctly check the proper
length and hose routing between each hose connection prior to actually cutting the hose.
Q. Temporarily install the water tank mounting
bracket onto the water reservoir using the 1/4"
hardware (see
voir up as shown and mark the location on the
vehicles frame (passenger side, outer frame rail)
where the #10 self-tapping screws are to be
located. Remove the 1/4" hardware attaching the
bracket to the reservoir. Secure the bracket to
the vehicle using the self-tapping screws. (See
Fig. 12-k
R.Install the two remaining 90° brass fittings into
the water reservoir using a small amount of
thread sealant. Attach one end of the remaining
Ø 3/4" hose to the top of the water reservoir and
secure with a clamp.
S.Permanently attach the water reservoir to the
mounting bracket using the 1/4" hardware.
T.Route the upper reservoir hose into the engine
compartment (
fan and then up between the radiator fan and the
condenser fan finally connecting it to the passenger side fitting on the charge air cooler. Secure
the hose with one of the provided clamps.
U.Measure between the bottom of the reservoir
water outlet and the pump inlet and cut an
appropriate section of hose and set aside.
into the lower front plastic valance for the water
line to pass through. Locate the point where the
hose is to pass through and create a hole using
a hole saw or grinder.
W. Reinstall the lower front valance and attach the
passenger side only, leaving the drivers side
loose. Attach the hose previously cut between
the water reservoir and the water pump inlet and
secure with the provided clamps. (See
Fig. 12-m.
X.Temporarily plug the 90° fitting attached to the
driver side of the charge air cooler that connects
to the water cooler outlet hose. Leave the hose
that comes from the top fitting of the water cooler
open to atmosphere.
Y.Fill the system at the charge air cooler with 1/4 -
1/3 of a gallon of anti-freeze.
Slowly
fill the
remainder with water until it comes out of the
open hose coming from the top of the water
cooler, this will help to purge the system of air.
Connect the hose coming from the top fitting on
the water cooler to the open fitting on the charge
air cooler and secure with the provided clamp.
Continue to fill the system with water until it is full
and install the cap onto the charge air cooler.
Z.With the battery reconnected, key the vehicle to
the ON position. Slowly remove the cap on the
charge air cooler and check the level of the
coolant and make sure the coolant is flowing
through the system. Run the system for a few
minutes to allow any air trapped in the lower part
of the system to escape. Top the system off with
coolant if necessary and reinstall the cap.
2002-2004 model year vehicles, the horn mounted
inside the engine compartment on the passenger side fender apron must be disconnected and
removed. The horn may be relocated or removed
completely from the vehicle. The vehicle will still
be equipped with the horn located inside of the
fender.
B.Thread the 3/8" NPT x 1/2" beaded brass hose
fitting into the threaded hole on the supplied
Ø3.5" x 90° plastic inlet elbow.
C.Install the Ø3.5" flange into the air box and
secure with four 1/4-20 x 1/2" SHCS. Install the
air filter onto the flange on the inside of the air
box.
NOTE:Rotate the hose clamp on the air filter such
D.Secure the hose clamp on the air filter.
E.Install the upper and lower mounting brackets
onto the air box and secure with 1/4-20 x 1/2"
SHCS. (See
F.Remove the upper passenger side screw secur-
ing the vehicle’s cooling fan. Install the air box
into the vehicle on the passenger side. (See
13-b.
cooling fan mount using the supplied M6 x 10 x
20mm screw.
G. Secure the lower mounting bracket to the vehicle
using the #10 self-tapping screws.
H.Install the supplied Ø3.5" sleeve and two #56
hose clamps onto the beaded end of the Ø3.5" x
90° plastic elbow.
I.Install the supplied Ø3.5" flex hose and two #52
hose clamps onto the flange on the air box.
Check to make sure that there are no obstructions, foreign objects or debris in the air filter, flex
hose or supercharger inlet. Attach the Ø3.5"
elbow to the supercharger and flex hose. Secure
both ends with the provided hose clamps. (See
Fig. 13-c.
be pointing down when the elbow is installed.
that a screw/nut driver may be inserted
through the hole on the bottom of the air
box to tighten the hose clamp.
drain hose to the previously installed fitting in the
drain pan using the supplied 90° x 1/2" swivel
hose end. Hose routing must be downhill with
smooth bends and must not have kinks, sharp
bends or uphill sections. Trim hose length if
necessary. Secure the drain hose to the oil pan
fitting with a #8 clamp.
B.Connect the supercharger feed line to the previ-
ously installed flare fitting near the oil pressure
sending unit. Make a gentle forward loop around
and beneath the front crossmember. Secure the
hose with the tie wraps provided, routing it away
from chaffing and/or sharp objects.
SUPPLIED 1/4”
HOSE x 16”
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.
C.Attach the supplied piece of 1/4" x 16" long hose
to the cylinder head coolant port that was previously connected to the factory vacuum/coolant
tubing junction removed in step 1. Attach the
remaining end of the hose to the corresponding
port on the throttle body. Secure both ends with
the previously removed factory clamps. (See
Fig. 14-a, 14-b
.)
D.Install the length of 1/2" x 36" hose to the valve
cover vent barb. Connect the opposite end to the
1/2" brass barb located on the supercharger inlet
elbow. Trim the length if necessary.
E.Attach the length of supplied 1/4" vacuum
hose to the fitting on the cover of the Vortech
compressor bypass valve. Route the hose
over near the fuel rail. Install the supplied 5/32"
-1/4" hose reducer into the end of the 1/4"
hose. Splice one of the supplied 5/32" brass
TEEs into the fuel pressure regulator/FMU
signal hose. Attach the compressor bypass
vacuum hose to the remaining leg of the 5/32
TEE using a short piece of 5/32” vacuum hose.
(See
Fig. 14-b
.)
F.Reconnect the two factory vacuum hoses that
were removed in Step 1. Use the supplied
lengths of 5/32" tubing for extensions if required.
G. Re-attach the pressure solenoid (that was
removed in Step 1) to the harness and vacuum
hoses. Use a tie wrap to secure the unit down
toward the crossmember and away from the
crank pulley. (See
have a male and female slide connector installed on each end so that the timing box
or the MAP controller may be unplugged at
any time and the vehicle can run in a stock
configuration.
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Fig. 15-b
Fig. 15-c
15.ELECTRONIC CONTROL BOX INSTALLATION, cont’d.
O. Connect the blue/red wire from the timing
controller to the blue wire leading to the
vehicle’s computer.
P.Cut the green wire (20 TDC1P) on the 31P
connector and install one male and one
female slide connector onto each end.
Q. Connect the green wire from the timing
controller to the green wire leading to the
engine compartment.
R.Connect the green/red wire from the timing
controller to the green wire leading to the
vehicle’s computer.
S.Cut the yellow wire (20 TDC2P) on the 31P
connector and install one male and one
female slide connector onto each end.
T.Connect the yellow wire from the timing
controller to the green wire leading to the
engine compartment.
U.Connect the yellow/green wire from the
timing controller to the yellow wire leading
to the vehicle’s computer.
V.Route the supplied vacuum line to the rub-
ber grommet that the vehicle’s computer
wires go out of. Punch a small hole in the
rubber grommet and push the vacuum line
out through the hole.
W. Route the vacuum line up to the FMU and
connect into it using the provided brass
TEE.
X.Connect the other end of the vacuum line to
the FTC with the provided plastic vacuum
line tap.
Y.(2004 Models) There are four injector plugs
running from the control box. Run one plug
through the firewall to the supplementary
injector installed in the charge cooler. Connect the plug to the injector. (See
A.Reconnect the battery.
B.If your vehicle has gone over 20,000 miles since
its last spark plug change, you will need to
change the spark plugs now before test driving
the vehicle.
C.Check all fittings, nuts, bolts and clamps for
tightness. Pay particular attention to oil and fuel
lines around moving parts, sharp edges and
exhaust system parts. Make sure all wires and
lines are properly secured with clamps or tie
wraps.
D.Check all fluid levels, making sure that your
tank(s) is/are filled with 91 octane or higher fuel
before commencing test drive. Turn the ingnition
on to cycle the fuel pump a few times. Check all
fuel fittings for leakage.
E.Start engine and allow to idle a few minutes, then
shut off.
F.Recheck to be sure that no hoses, wires, etc. are
near exhaust headers or moving parts and for
signs of any fluid leakage.
G. PLEASE TAKE SPECIAL NOTE: Operating the
vehicle without ALL the subassemblies completely and properly installed may cause FAIL-
URE OF MAJOR COMPONENTS.
H.Test drive the vehicle.
I.The supercharger belt stretches initially and will
require adjustment in 250 to 400 miles.
J.Periodically, verify that the supercharger pulley
bolt is tight. Also verify that the belt is not slipping
under boost. (Belt slippage is usually accompanied by a squealing noise at high RPM and a
leveling off or fluctuating boost pressure. If belt
slippage occurs, tighten tensioner.)
K.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.