Vortech 1997-2004 C5 Corvette - Manual (Page 16)

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A. Remove the two bolts holding the small cast-
ing located just above the oil filter
B. Using engine oil on the threads, install 1/8"
NPT to #4 90° fitting into the supplied oil feed
adapter.
C. Using the adapter, the appropriate supplied
gasket and the supplied 6mm screws, assem-
ble the components as shown in Fig. 4-a.
D. Temporarily cover one end of the oil feed line
and protect it from debris until connecting it to
the supercharger.
E. Connect the open end of oil feed line to the
installed fitting. Route line along oil pan rail
towards the front of the engine. Use tie wraps
to secure the line and protect it from kinking,
abrasion, and high heat areas.
4. OIL FEED LINE INSTALLATION
Fig. 4-a
OIL PAN RAIL 9/16” THRU
.40"
DRIVER’S SIDE
OF OIL PAN
.40"
VIEW OF OIL DRAIN HOLE LOCATION LOOKING
AT FRONT DRIVER’S SIDE OF OIL PAN
(DIMENSIONS TO CENTER OF HOLE)
Fig. 3-c
Fig. 3-b
Apply a small amount of silicone sealer to the
new threads. Apply more sealer to the 3/8"
NPT nipple, elbow and hose barb and secure
in hole. Make sure seal is formed all around
the fitting. Install elbow and barb fitting point-
ing up and towards the driver side frame rail.
(See Fig. 3-b.)
F. Temporarily cover oil drain barb fitting to keep
out debris.
G. Drain the engine oil, install a new filter and
refill with fresh oil.
H. Re-attach the steering rack and ball joints.
I. Re-install the engine cooling fans if they were
previously removed.