Vortech 2005-2008 C6 Corvette - Manual (Page 26)

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A. If your vehicle has gone over 20,000 miles since
its last spark plug change, it is a good idea to
change the spark plugs now, before test-driving.
B. Make sure that oil drain to oil pan fitting is tight
and that the engine is filled with factory specified
oil.
C. Make sure radiator and overflow tank are filled
with 50/50 coolant/water mix.
D. Make sure that the vehicle is filled with 91 octane
or higher fuel before commencing a test drive.
“Key on” (DO NOT START), the vehicle in order to
cycle the fuel pump. Ensure that the fuel rail and
injectors are sealed properly.
E. Check all fittings, nuts, bolts and clamps for tight-
ness.
F. At this point it is OK to start the vehicle.
14. FINAL ASSEMBLY AND CHECK
Fig. 14-c
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.
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.
G. Recheck all fluid levels and verify that no hoses,
wires, etc. are near exhaust headers or moving
parts and that there is no fluid leakage.
H. Tuck evap. control solenoid with mounting bracket
removed, on the passenger side head to be cov-
ered by engine cover. (See Fig. 14-b)
I. Install both of the engine covers (passenger’s
side needs minor trimming to clear supercharger
mounting bracket). (See Fig. 14-a.)
J. Test drive the vehicle by gradually working up to
full throttle and paying close attention to any
abnormal sounds or engine detonation. Never
continue to operate an engine where it is detonat-
ing (pinging).
K. Read the STREET SUPERCHARGER SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL AND RETURN THE
WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM within thirty
(30) days of purchasing your supercharger sys-
tem to qualify for the limited warranty.
For internally lubricated V3 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 unit until it seats.
3. Once the dipstick has seated, remove the dipstick from
the unit. Fluid should register in the crosshatched area on
the dipstick.
4. DO NOT OVERFILL!!! Drain excess fluid from the unit if it
is above the maximum level on the dipstick.
Check the fluid level using the dipstick at least every 2,500
miles.
Initial supercharger fluid change must be performed at
2,500 miles. The supercharger fluid must be changed at
least every 7,500 miles.
Drain the fluid, refill the unit with 4 oz. of Vortech V3
lubricating fluid and then confirm proper oil level using the
dipstick. DO NOT OVERFILL!!!
WARNING:
Use of any other fluid other than the special
Vortech lubricant will void the warranty and
may cause component failure.
Fig. 14-b
Fig. 14-a