Vortech Ford Driver's Side Renegade System User Manual

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P/N: 007062

28JAN03 v2.0

(DS Rngde S/C Sys(7062 v2.0))

PREPARATION/REMOVAL

A. Disconnect the battery negative cable. (The battery must be

relocated to the trunk in order for the system to fit properly.)

B. Remove all drive belts (accessory/supercharger).
C. Remove the radiator shroud, fan, upper radiator hose and

thermostat housing.

D. Remove all components that lead to the throttle body

(tubing, air filter, etc.).

E. Remove all accessories, brackets and related items from

the front of the engine block and heads. Remove the
crankshaft pulley. Set aside the alternator for reinstallation.

OIL DRAIN

A. To provide an oil drain for the supercharger, it is

necessary to make a hole in the oil pan. Locate
and mark hole per diagram. It is best to punch
the hole rather than drill.

B. Remove the oil filter.
C. Remove paint around the hole area.
D. Use a small center punch to perforate the pan

and expand the hole. Switch to a larger diam-
eter punch and expand the hole further to ap-
proximately 9/16" diameter. Most punches are
made from hexagon material and may be placed
in a socket with an extension to make this
procedure easier.

E. Tap the hole with a 3/8" NPT tap approximately

1/4" deep. Pack the flutes of the tap with heavy
grease to hold chips. Use a small magnet to
check for any stray chips.

F. Thoroughly clean the threaded area. Apply a

small amount of silicone sealer to the new
threads. Apply more sealer to the 3/8" NPT hose
fitting and secure in hole. Make sure a seal is
formed all around the fitting.

G. Drain the engine oil.

NOTE

: When punching the hole, make sure that

no contact is made with the crankshaft or
rods. Rotate the crank for clearance, if
needed.

NOTE:

This method of rolling over the lip of the hole and tapping it works

very well if carefully done and should cause no problems.

Fig. 2-a

ENGINE BLOCK

FRONT

PAN

1-1/2” BACK FROM
FIRST BOLT ON
SIDE OF BLOCK

1-3/4” DOWN

FROM FLANGE