Vortech 1997-2001 5.2L/5.9L Durango/Dakota User Manual

Page 21

P/N: 4CE020-010

18AUG00 V 2.1

(Dodge 5.9L Durango/Dak-2)

10. IGNITION/BOOST CONTROL UNIT OPERATION

A. The Ignition/Boost Control unit is

designed to retard ignition in rela-
tion to boost.

B. The unit is adjustable from 0

ignition retard to 4

of ignition re-

tard for each pound of boost, up to
a maximum of 20

C. Using the middle position (knob

pointing straight up) as a starting
place, adjust the ignition retard
knob until just beyond the point of
detonation. Use third gear for test-
ing in a safe area or road. Adjust
the retard according to changes in
altitude and fuel quality.

Example

5 psi at 3

per lb.

7 psi at 2

per lb.

10 psi at

1/2

per lb.

MAX. RETARD = 20

DEGREES OF RET

ARD

5 7

PSI BOOST

11A.

SUPERCHARGER AIR INLET DUCT (1997-99 Dakota/Durango only)

A. Slide the supplied 3-1/2" silicone sleeve and

two #56 clamps onto the supercharger inlet.
Insert the short leg of the supplied aluminum air
inlet duct into the silicone sleeve.

B. Attach the supplied 5/8" hose to the barb on the

air inlet duct and route over to the left side valve
cover breather location. Attach the 5/8" hose to
the breather fitting and secure with the supplied
#8 clamp (trim hose length if necessary). (See

Figure 11A-a

C. Connect the aluminum air inlet duct to the

previously mounted air filter flange on the inner
fenderwell using the supplied length of the
3-1/2" flex hose and #52 clamps. (See

Figure

11A-b

D. Align inlet assembly and tighten all clamps.

CAUTION: It is extremely important

that the boost retard
never be turned to 0

using pump fuel. It is
recommended that in
stock street applica-
tions, the knob be at no
less than 1

per lb.

Figure: 10-a

Figure: 11A-a

Figure: 11A-b

This manual is related to the following products:

1996-2001 5.2L/5.9L Ram