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.