Final assembly and check – Vortech 2005-2008 C6 Corvette User Manual

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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.

Make sure that oil drain to oil pan fitting is tight

and that the engine is filled with factory specified

oil.

Make sure radiator and overflow tank are filled

with 50/50 coolant/water mix.

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.

Check all fittings, nuts, bolts and clamps for tight-

ness.

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.

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.

Tuck evap. control solenoid with mounting bracket

removed, on the passenger side head to be cov-

ered by engine cover. (See Fig. 14-b)

Install both of the engine covers (passenger’s

side needs minor trimming to clear supercharger

mounting bracket). (See Fig. 14-a.)

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).

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