Vortech Superchargers 1993-1997 5.7L LT1 F-Body Installation guide

Brand: Vortech Superchargers

Model: 1993-1997 5.7L LT1 F-Body

Type: Installation guide

Maxflow® Power Cooler

Installation Instructions

This product may not be legal for use on public roads in all 50 states.

1993 - 1997 GM LT1 Camaro and Firebird

Part# 8N301-020 CARB EO# D-213-15

P/N: 8N020-020

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ENGINEERING, INC.

NOTICE

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, Inc. 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, Inc.

Vortech Engineering, Inc. • 1650 Pacific Avenue • Channel Islands, CA 93033-9901

Voice: (805) 247-0226 • Fax: (805) 247-0669 • M-F 8AM - 4:30PM (PST)

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ENGINEERING, INC.

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Installation Instructions

Vortech Maxflow

Power Cooler

Congratulations on selecting the best performing and most

efficient aftercooler today... the Vortech Maxflow Power Cooler !

The Vortech Maxflow Power Cooler system was designed as a street/strip oriented aftercooler,

specifically for use on 1993 - 1997 LT1 GM F-Body vehicles equipped with a Vortech Supercharger

producing up to approximately 580 HP. The Maxflow Power Cooler system will fit and work equally

well with other brands of centrifugal superchargers as well as turbochargers, with minor modifications.

As with any power enhancing product, this system is intended for use on healthy, well-maintained

engines. 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 a note of the following key points:

1. Use only premium grade fuel 92 octane or higher (R+M/2).

2. Always listen for any sign of detonation (pinging) and discontinue hard use (no boost) until

problem is resolved.

1993 - 1997 LT1 Camaro and Firebird

TOOL & SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS

• Adjustable Wrench

• Open End Wrenches (1/2”, 9/16”, 3/4”)

• Flat #2 Screwdriver

• Phillips #2 Screwdriver

• Pipe Tape (Teflon)

• Wire Cutters

• Wire Strippers

• Utility Knife

• 3/8” Ratchet

• 5/16, 7/16”, 1/2”, 9/16”, 8mm,

and 10mm Sockets

• 3/16” Allen Wrench

• Soldering Gun

• Hammer

• Hacksaw

IMPORTANT NOTE: The standard water tank/filler system is not designed for use with ice. If an

ice bath type of system is desired (drag racing) Vortech can supply a tank (#8N105-010) specifically

designed for this type of use that mounts in the factory battery location (the battery must be

relocated to the trunk). Part #8N105-010 is a larger capacity tank with a generous opening that

allows for ice fill-up. A drain petcock is located on the side of the tank for removal of melted ice

in between rounds during racing applications.

Before beginning this installation,

please read through this entire instruction booklet

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WARRANTY/REPAIR PROCEDURE

FORCEPOWER® PARTS Basic Limited Warranty

Vortech Forecepower parts carry a Ninety (90) Day LIMITED WARRANTY from the date of purchase

from your dealer or Vortech. The part(s) must be used in the manner intended by Vortech. Any

component found to be defective in either material or workmanship, will be replaced or repaired at

our option, at no charge to the customer. This warranty does not included any part that is used for

racing. This warranty is nontransferable and is extended to original purchasers residing within

the United States or Canada only. The warranty excludes hoses and sleeves, as well as all electronic

support components manufactured by any other company.

Vortech Engineering, Inc. agrees to honor any warranty claim at its sole discretion and only after

inspection by Vortech engineers at the Vortech factory. No warranty will be honored if any

Forcepower part being submitted for inspection is found to have been tampered with, improperly

installed, or mishandled in any way. Claims for freight damage must be held against the freight

company. NOTE: THE DURATION OF ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES ON FORCEPOWER PARTS ARE

LIMITED TO NINETY (90) DAY DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT WILL

VORTECH BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

If you require any additional details regarding Vortech warranties, please call at (805) 247-0226,

M - F, 8:00-4:30 PST.

If the product should fail within the ninety (90) day warranty period as outlined above, follow the procedures below completely:

1. Phone Vortech directly (805) 247-0226 and be prepared with the following information:

A. Copy of the invoice on which the part was purchased.

B. Year, make, model, vehicle mileage and engine specifications of vehicle on which part is installed.

C. Description of perceived problem.

D. Mileage on Voretch product(s) - where applicable.

2. Once the information is given to Vortech as outlined in Warranty/Repair Procedure #1 above, Vortech will either:

A. Issue you a RETURN AUTHORIZATION NUMBER or;

B. Offer suggestions to aid you in additional troubleshooting.

NO RETURNS WILL BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT A RETURN AUTHORIZATION NUMBER APPEARING ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE RETURN CARTON.

3. Once you are assigned a RETURN AUTHORIZATION NUMBER, you must box and carefully “safety package” the Vortech product(s) being

returned. “Safety Package” means to pack each product within the box in such a way so that it will not hit other product(s) components, or

the side of the box during shipping. The box must be strong enough to easily hold the weight of the product(s) plus the packaging and sturdy

enough to maintain its shape during shipping.

CLEARLY MARK THE RETURN AUTHORIZATION NUMBER IN 2” ALPHANUMERIC CHARACTERS IN 2 LOCATIONS ON THE BOX WITH A BOLD

BLACK MARKER.

4. Include within the box the following six (6) items:

A. A copy of the original invoice or receipt.

B. Your name, address and daytime phone number.

C. A description of the year, make, model, vehicle mileage and specification of the engine (noting ALL modifications in detail), where applicable.

D. A description of the perceived problem or defect.

E. The RETURN AUTHORIZATION NUMBER.

F. The address to which the product is to be return shipped after inspection by Vortech.

5. Ship the properly safety packaged and marked box by UNITED PARCEL SERVICE (UPS), prepaid and insured for the retail value of the product(s)

being returned for inspection, to the Vortech factory at:

Vortech Engineering, Inc.

Warranty Dept.

1650 Pacific Ave.

Channel Islands, CA 93033-9901

6. If Vortech’s limited warranty applies, your product(s) will be repaired or replaced at Vortech’s option and returned to you freight prepaid, via UPS

ground service. If the limited warranty does not apply, we will advise you of the specific reason for denial and tell you the costs involved in repairing

your product(s). After relating such information we will, at your option, either proceed with repairs as quoted or return your product(s) to you in

the condition they are in at the time of inspection for warranty evaluation by UPS COD insured for the new retail replacement value. This means that

you must pay any disassembly and/or inspection charges, return shipping and insurance charges if the Vortech limited warranty does not apply.

NINETY (90) DAY LIMITED WARRANTY

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Part No. 8N301-020

Vortech Maxflow Power Cooler

1993 - 1997 LT1 Camaro and Firebird

IMPORTANT: Before beginning installation, verify that all parts are included in the kit. Report

any shortages or damaged parts immediately.

PARTS LIST

PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUANTITY

8N010-060 Bracket, BOSCH Water Pump 1

8F001-403 Water Pump, BOSCH 1

5W001-050 Connector, Fuel Injector 1

7E010-075 #12 x 3/4” Sheet Metal Screw 2

7J010-001 #10 Flat Washer 2

7U133-060 3/4” x 90° Hose, Long 1

Water Pump Assembly (8N107-010)

PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUANTITY

8N101-020 Air/Water Aftercooler 1

7P500-078 1/2” NPT x 3/4” Hose Fitting 2

7U133-060 3/4” x 90° Hose Elbow 2

7P375-075 3/4” Hose Barb 2

4CJ145-020 Fuel Line FMU 1

7U030-046 5/32” Vacuum Line x 3’1

8N010-040 Core Support 1

Air/Water Aftercooler Assembly (8N201-020)

PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUANTITY

8N055-030 Water Tank 1

8N010-030 Tank Mtg. Tab 2

7E010-050 #12 x 1/2” Sheet Metal Screw 2

7A250-075 1/4” - 20 x 3/4” Bolt 1

7A250-050 1/4” - 20 x 1/2” Bolt 2

7F250-021 1/4” - 20 Nut 1

7J250-001 1/4” SAE Washer 6

7R002-020 #20 Hose Clamp 2

7U100-053 Fill Cap 1

7R003-022 Adel Clamp 1-3/8”1

7U100-055 Tie Wrap, 6” Nylon 10

7P100-125 1” NPT x 1-1/4” Barb Fitting 1

7U133-070 Filler Hose 1

8N055-040 Filler Cap Adapter 1

7P500-078 1/2” NPT x 3/4” Hose Fitting 2

7P375-075 3/4” Hose Barb 1

7U133-060 3/4” 90° Hose Elbow 1

7R002-010 #10 Hose Clamp 1

7P375-075 3/4” Hose Barb 1

5W001-011 16-14 GA Eyelet 1

5W001-012 Solderless Connector 1

5W001-019 Solderless Connector, 10-12 1

5W001-014 Fuse Holder 1

5W001-015 Fuse Blade 1

5W001-040 12-10 GA, Female Slide 1

5W001-002 Fuse Tape 1

5W014-010 14 GA, Strd. Wire, Red 6

Water Tank Assembly (8N105-020)

PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUANTITY

8N012-010 Tube A LT1 1

8N012-020 Tube B LT1 1

7S275-200 2-3/4” x 2 Sleeve 1

7R002-044 #44 Hose Clamp 5

7R002-052 #52 Hose Clamp 1

7S300-275 Reducer, 3.00 - 2.75 1

7S350-301 Reducer, 3.50 - 3.00 1

8N060-010 Insulation Cover A 1

8N060-020 Insulation Cover B 1

7P625-050 5/8” Tube Nut 1

7P625-060 90° x 5/8” 1/2” NPTF Comp. FTG 1

7P500-006 5/8” Stainless Tube 1

7K437-001 7/16” Washer 4

8N017-010 Adapter, Stainless 1

7U034-016 1” Hose x .33’1

7U030-060 3/4” x 5/8” 180° Hose 1

7P625-004 5/8” Tee 1

7U133-048 5/8” Molded Elbow Hose 1

7P625-002 5/8” Hose Barb 1

7R007-001 Nylon Clamp 3

7U100-055 Tie Wrap, 6” Nylon 10

7P375-075 3/4” Hose Barb 1

7R002-008 #8 Hose Clamp 6

Disharge Assembly (8N112-010)

PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUANTITY

8N010-020 Cooler Tab 2

8N006-010 Water Cooler 1

7P500-026 1/2” NPT - 3/4” Barb 90°2

7A250-075 1/4” - 20 x 3/4” Bolts 4

7F250-021 1/4” - 20 Nut 4

7J250-001 1/4” SAE Washer 12

7E010-050 #12 x 1/2” Sheet Metal Screw 4

7R007-001 Nylon Clamp 16

7P375-075 3/4” Hose Barb 1

7U038-000 3/4” Heater Hose x 2.8’1 (16 ft.)

Water Cooler Assembly (8N106-020)

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1. Preparation and Removal

A. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.

B. Disconnect the upper (short) supercharger air

bypass hose from the supercharger discharge

tube and set aside. Remove both the aluminum

and plastic supercharger discharge tubes from

the vehicle.

C. Remove the driver side exhaust manifold air

injection pipe, diverter valve, tee, check valve

(if equipped) and air pump discharge hose.

D. Separate the driver side exhaust manifold air

injection pipe from the diverter valve. Set aside

the injection pipe.

E. Open the gas cap to vent any fuel tank pressure.

Using a springlock fitting tool, disconnect and

remove the female FMU line from the fuel rail

and FMU. Temporarily loosen the flare fitting

end of the male FMU line at the FMU. Unbolt

the FMU from the current valve cover location

and reinstall the factory valve cover bolts.

Locate the FMU to the passenger side location

for future mounting.

F. Remove the driver side lower splashguard loca-

ted beneath the headlight area (see photo - 1).

G. Unplug and remove the mass air meter and air

filter assembly.

H. Separate the main brake booster vacuum hose

from the booster unit (leave connected to the

manifold vacuum source).

Photo - 1

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2. Water Pump Mounting

A. Connect the wiring harness to the water pump.

Following the photo (photo - 2) and using the

bracket as a guide, mark and drill holes in the

driver’s side outer frame rail and attach with

the supplied hardware.

B. Attach a 16GA eyelet to the negative wire

(brown) and route to a clean ground free from

paint and vehicle undercoating.

C. Connect the red wire to the positive wire (black

wire with yellow stripe) using the supplied

solderless connector. Route the red wire to

the power distribution box located on top of

the driver’s side inner fender well. Trim wire

length if necessary and connect to fuse #11

(underneath the fuse box cover) using the

supplied fuse tap, fuse and fuse holder (make

sure that the supplied secondary fuse is spliced

into the power wire).

Photo - 2

HOSE/COMPONENT SCHEMATIC

Water Pump

Long 90° x 3/4” Elbow (Trim Core End)

Water Out

Water In

Aftercooler

Core

Discharge Air

(To Throttle body) Air In

Water

Cooler

Tank

Long 90° x 3/4”

Elbow

(Short Leg to Tank)

1-1/4”

Filler Hose

Cap Adapter

Filler Cap

3/4” x 48”

3/4” x 34”

90° x 3/4” Elbow

1/2 NPT x 3/4”

Flow

3/4” x 90”

1/2 NPT x 3/4”

Pump

(-)

(+)

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3. Water Cooler Mounting

To properly mount the cooler in the limited space

available, it is necessary to cut two 1-1/2” holes

into the inside of the lower front bumper fascia.

This will accomplish a clean secure hose route with

a minimum of bends and restrictions.

A. Remove the three plastic (push-in) fascia

retainers that are used to attach the rear of the

lower front bumper fascia to the vehicle.

B. Loosely attach the supplied water cooler

brackets to the cooler using the supplied 1/4”

hardware. Following the photos, center the

cooler on the front of the vehicle. Using the

mounted cooler brackets as a guide, mark the

position on the lower radiator core support

where the bracket mounting holes must be

drilled (see photo - 3). Drill the four mounting

holes and loosely attach the cooler assembly

to the core support. With the cooler in place,

mark the back of the front lower bumper cover

location where the 1-1/2” holes are to be bored.

C. Remove the cooler from the vehicle and bore

the two 1-1/2” holes where previously marked

in the front fascia.

D. Using pipe sealant, thread both of the 3/4”

x 1/2” NPT x 90° fittings into the water cooler.

Both fittings should be clocked to point toward

the side, parallel to the cooler face.

E. Install the fittings (that are attached to the

cooler) through the 1-1/2" holes previously

bored into the fascia. Make sure that the cooler

is configured so that the 90° fittings are on the

top and pointed toward the driver side of the

vehicle. Following the Hose/Component

Schematic, cut and attach the two lengths (90"

& 34") of 3/4" hose to the fittings on the water

cooler. Install one nylon clamp on each of the

hoses where it slides onto the cooler fitting by

pulling down the fascia and reaching in behind

it. Attach the bottom portion of the cooler to

the radiator core support using the previously

Photo - 3

Photo - 4

1-1/2” holes

in front fascia

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3. Water Cooler Mounting

drilled holes and supplied brackets (see photo

- 4). Secure all fasteners.

F. Reinstall the three plastic fascia retainers.

(continued)

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4. Water Tank Mounting

A. Install all of the fittings, hoses and tank tabs

onto the tank exactly as shown in photo - 5.

Orient the hoses to match the hoses in the

photo and use the supplied #20 and #10 hose

clamps to secure the hoses to the tank. Insert

one of the supplied 3/4” hose barb unions into

the open end of the 3/4” x 90° hose. Make

sure that both hoses each have their shorter

“leg” attached to the tank fittings (the longer

end of each hose should be pointing up and

away from the tank). Attach the tabs to the

tank using the supplied1/4-20 x 1/2” bolts and

washers, do not overtighten.

B. From underneath the vehicle, locate the tank

into the upper corner of the driver’s side lower

wheel housing (see photo - 6). Start by routing

the two tank hoses through the opening

connecting the lower wheel housing to the

main engine compartment (rotating the

tank/hose assembly while installing makes

hose routing easier). With the tank being held

in position, mark and drill two mounting holes.

One will be made in the plastic inner fenderwell

and use the supplied nut, bolt and washers.

The second will be into the metal above the

tank using the supplied #12 sheetmetal screw

and washer.

C. Attach the 3/4" hose running from the driver

side water cooler fitting to the outlet on the

water pump and secure with nylon clamps.

Trim hose length if necessary to maintain a

smooth hose routing.

D. Following Hose/Component Schematic, attach

a 3/4" 90° elbow to the inlet of the water pump.

Attach another 3/4" 90° elbow to the bottom

of the water tank (be sure to install the short

leg of the 3/4" 90° hoses onto each component).

Connect this elbow to the previously installed

hose on the water pump using a hose union.

Secure ends with nylon clamps.

Photo - 6

Photo - 5

Water tank

mounted

in position

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4. Water Tank Mounting

E. The open (top) end of the 1-1/4” filler hose

will need to be trimmed 2-1/2” shorter so that

when the hose adapter and cap are installed,

the cap is near level with the top of the radiator

core support. Insert the supplied aluminum

hose adapter into the open end of the long 1-

1/4” tank filler hose (this hose should have

been previously routed up into the engine com-

partment) and secure with the supplied #20

clamp. If necessary, slightly rotate the filler

hose assembly so that the aluminum hose

adapter is up against the rear of the upper core

support (see photo - 7). Secure the assembly

to the radiator core support using the supplied

adel clamp and sheetmetal screw.

Photo - 7

(continued)

Filler hose

and cap

Feed hose

from water pump

(see step 6)

Return hose

to top of tank

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5. FMU Mounting

A. Remount the FMU onto the passenger side

valve cover in the same fashion as the original

location with the fittings toward the intake

manifold (see photo - 8).

B. Install the new female FMU line to the vehicle.

Make sure both ends of the line are secure.

C. Connect the supplied length of 5/32” vacuum

hose to the FMU and original manifold vacuum

source.

Photo - 8

New FMU

location

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6. Aftercooler Core

A. Wrap the aftercooler core with the supplied

heat blanket. Install the two supplied 1/2” NPT

x 3/4” straight barb fittings into the aftercooler

core using a small amount of pipe sealant onto

the threads.

B. Attach the supplied 90° long rubber elbows to

the water fittings (the short leg of each elbow

must be trimmed 1-1/4" and be installed with

the short leg on the core side) on the core.

Slide a hose union into the open ends of each

elbow (see photo - 9). Connect the previously

cut 48" and 90" sections of hose to the proper

hose unions (refer to the Hose/Component

Schematic). Secure all hose connections with

the supplied nylon clamps.

C. Remove the two center driver’s side valve cover

bolts temporarily. Place the supplied aftercooler

core support onto the center of the valve cover

and secure with the factory valve cover bolts

(see photo - 10).

D. Place the aftercooler core (snaps down) onto

the aftercooler core support, in-between the

power brake booster and the intake manifold

(see photo - 11), while at the same time routing

the water lines around the rear of the power

brake booster toward the driver side corner of

the engine compartment. It may be necessary

to lightly bend the brake line cluster on the

shock tower for core clearance. Also, the

factory fuel lines must be routed down along

the side of the valve cover. Make sure that the

routing of the water lines allows for a smooth,

non-kinked path.

E. Route the water hose coming from the driver

side fitting on the core, to the previously

mounted 3/4” x 90° rubber hose on top of the

water tank (there should already be a brass

hose union attached here). Connect the hose

to the tank at this point. Trim hose length if

necessary. Do not yet secure with the supplied

plastic clamp; the hose must be removed in

Photo - 10

Photo - 11

Photo - 9

Routed aftercooler

water lines

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6. Aftercooler Core

the last step for pump priming. Check to ensure

that the water lines are not kinked, bent or

restricted in any way.

(continued)

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A. Place the supplied air injection adapter into the

driver’s side exhaust air injection manifold port

with the taper facing up (if the exhaust manifold

is machined with an inverted flare seat for the

air injection flare fitting, ignore this point). See

Air Injection Modification diagram. If the

threads in the manifold are unusually deep

(such as in some aftermarket exhausts), use

the supplied washers to “space” up the adapter.

B. Thread the supplied tube nut and 5/8” flared

tube into the factory exhaust manifold injection

port.

7. Discharge Tubing/Manifold AIR Injection Modification

3/4” x 5/8” x 180°

Hose

Factory

Diverter Valve

(driver’s side)

3/4” x 6”

Hose

AIR INJECTION MODIFICATION

Factory Air Pump

3/4” Factory

Check Valve

(if equipped)

5/8” Tee

2”

To passenger’s

side air

injection hose

5/8” Tube Assembly Air Injection

Adapter

Exhaust Manifold

(driver’s side)

5/8” x 90° Molded Hose

(trim long end to fit)

5/8” Barb

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7. Discharge Tubing/Manifold AIR Injection Modification (continued)

C. Attach the supplied 90° compression fitting

onto the non-flared end of the 5/8” tube and

secure (the fitting should be tightened with the

pipe thread end pointing toward the front of

the vehicle).

D. Following the Air Injection Modification diagram,

cut a 2” length from the 5/8” end of the supplied

180° rubber adapter. Place the short length of

hose onto the discharge side of the factory air

pump. Into this short hose, insert the supplied

5/8” tee with the leg pointing up. Slide the 5/8”

end of the180° rubber hose onto the horizontal

run of the tee. Attach the 90° end of the supplied

5/8” x 90° x 48” rubber hose onto the leg

(pointing up) of the plastic tee and route the

straight end in between the front of the core and

the exhaust air injection location (see photo -

12). Use the supplied 5/8” hose barb union to

connect the new 5/8” hose to the existing hose

running to the passenger side exhaust manifold.

Trim hose length to fit.

E. Using the supplied 2-3/4” sleeves and #44

hose clamps, connect the 2-3/4” tube to the

discharge of the supercharger and the

aftercooler core inlet. Leave the clamps loose

temporarily.

F. Remove 1” from the round end of the original

Vortech aluminum throttle body elbow and re-

install onto the throttle body using the original

clamps and sleeves. See Aluminum Discharge

Tube Modification diagram.

G. Install the remaining supplied heat sleeve/blanket

onto the supplied 3” discharge tube. Using the

supplied reducers and hose clamps, secure the

tube to the aftercooler and the modified throttle

body inlet elbow. Attach the existing super-

charger bypass valve and supplied 1” x 4” hose

to the bung on the 3” tube and secure with the

existing #16 clamps.

VORTECH ALUMINUM

DISCHARGE TUBE MODIFICATION

TOP VIEW

Remove 1”

Photo - 12

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7. Discharge Tubing/Manifold AIR Injection Modification (continued)

H. Align all tubes and aftercooler core and tighten

all clamps. Close the snaps located on the

front of the heat sleeve/blanket.

I. Using a small amount of pipe thread sealant,

thread the female end of the factory diverter

valve onto the supplied 90° compression fitting.

J. Slide the factory air pump check valve (if

equipped) into the 3/4” end of the 180° elbow

previously installed onto the factory air pump.

If the vehicle is not equipped with a check valve

(earlier models), insert the supplied 3/4” hose

barb union into the hose. From the check valve

(or barb union), use the supplied 3/4” x 6”

length of hose to join the diverter valve and air

pump together.

K. Reattach the brake booster vacuum hose to

the booster by routing it up over the top of the

aftercooler core. Trim hose length if necessary.

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8. Final Check

A. Reconnect the battery cable.

B. Temporarily remove the aftercooler return hose

from the 3/4” union running to the water tank

(see step 6E).

C. Fill the Vortech water tank with a 25%/75%

coolant/water mix until water starts to run out

of the rubber return elbow located on the water

tank. Temporarily insert the open end of the

return hose (running from the aftercooler core)

into the tank filler neck.

D. Turn the ignition key to the “on” position to

prime the water pump. Water should be flowing

through the system. If water is not flowing,

air must be purged from the lines by applying

suction to the end of the return hose inserted

in the filler neck. The pump should not be

allowed to run for extended periods (30 seconds

or more) without waterflow. Once water is

flowing, allow to run for approximately one

minute. Turn off the ignition and wait for one

more minute. Restart the pump and make sure

that the water is still flowing properly.

Reconnect the core return hose to the 3/4”

barb union on the tank and secure with a clamp.

E. Check all fittings, lines and hoses for routing

and leaks (away from hot objects and sharp

edges).

F. Reinstall the mass air meter, air filter assembly,

lower splashguard and radiator deflector.

G. With the pump running and flowing water

through the system, fill the water tank up. (Do

not overfill the tank. Stop filling when the water

has come up to the base of the filler hose.)

Attach the filler cap to the aluminum filler hose

adapter. Drill a 1/4” hole (if not already done

by Vortech) in the center of the fill cap to

provide the system with a vent to allow for

thermal expansion of the water and air.

Final Check

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