Paxton Superchargers GM 8.1 HD Truck/SUV - Manual (Page 4)

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IMPORTANT NOTES
C ongratulations ! You have purchased the
finest street supercharger available for the
2001, 2003 8.1L GM Truck. The centerpiece
of this kit is the High Efficiency PAXTON
Supercharger, a mechanically driven centrifugal
blower.
This kit comes with all the parts you will need to
install the supercharger. The instruction manual has
been edited in order of sequence, and photographs
and drawings have been included to illustrate the
text. This will allow you quick part identification
and orientation.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS FOR
INSTALLATION
1 Factory Repair Manual
2 3/8" Socket and Drive Set: SAE & Metric
3 1/2" Socket and Drive Set: SAE & Metric
4 3/8" NPT Tap and Handle
5 Adjustable Wrench
6 Open End Wrenches: 3/8", 7/16", 1/2", 9/16"
7 Center Punch and a 5/8" Tapered Punch
8 Springlock 3/8" and 5/8" Fuel Fitting Disconnect
Tool
9 5 Quarts SH/CF Rated Quality Engine Oil
10 Oil Filter and Wrench
11 Flat #2 Screwdriver
12 Phillips Screwdriver
13 Heavy Grease
14 Silicone Sealer
15 Drill Motor
16 1/8", 3/16", 27/64" Drill Bits
17 1/2" Tube Bender
18 3/16" Allen Wrench
19 Wire Strippers & Crimpers
20 Utility Knife
21 Power Steering Pulley/Puller & Installer
22 11/32" Pipe Plug Socket
If your vehicle has in excess of 10,000 miles since its
last spark plug change, then you will also need:
23 Spark Plug Socket
24 NEW Spark Plugs
We suggest that you obtain a copy of a GM Truck
shop manual for your model of truck. This may be
obtained from your dealer, or may be ordered by
mail from Helm Publications at (800) 782-4356.
Become familiar with the details of your truck’s
system. If it is not operating within normal param-
eters, we do not recommend the installation or use
of the supercharger.
For the quickest installation time, we suggest that
you read this manual thoroughly before beginning.
Make sure that you understand the process, have
identified the areas of the car that you will be
working on, and have the tools that you will need
on hand. The average installation time is 15 to 17
hours, but your time will depend on your working
conditions, experience installing superchargers,
personal skill level, and preparedness for the job.
This estimate does not include time for the initial
vehicle inspection, cleaning, fine tuning, or trou-
ble-shooting. Once again, we recommend reading
the manual before beginning the process. We are
available for tech support at (805) 604-1336,
Monday through Friday, 7AM - 3 PM PST.
After reading the manual, verify that all major
assembly groups are present in the main kit box.
As you remove a box or bag, note the identification
label and compare it to the parts list.
PAXTON AUTOMOTIVE makes every effort to insure that all parts are included in
the box. If you discover that you are missing any part, or that a part was damaged in
shipping, call PAXTON immediately. DO NOT begin installation if a part is missing.
Failure to contact PAXTON prior to beginning installation will result in a charge for
the missing part.
We suggest that the engine compartment be cleaned
before the installation. You can clean the engine
with a pressure washer that is found at self-serve car washes. Use a safe-for-aluminum
cleaner/degreaser, and cover the distributor and any
electronics with a plastic bag to prevent water from
entering.