Vortech 1993-1997 5.7L LT1 F-Body User Manual

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22. FINAL ASSEMBLY AND CHECK

A. Reinstall cooling fan if removed in step 1.
B. Make sure that the pan fitting is tight and

the engine is filled with factory specified
synthetic oil.

C. Fill the coolant surge tank with a 50/50

coolant/water mix.

D. Fill the overflow tank to the proper level.
E. Reconnect the battery.
F.

If your vehicle has gone over 10,000 miles

since its last spark plug change, you will
need to change the spark plugs now before
test-driving the vehicle.

G. Check all fittings, nuts, bolts and clamps for

tightness. Pay particular attention to oil and
fuel lines around moving parts, sharp edges
and exhaust system parts. Make sure all
wires and lines are properly secured with
clamps or tie wraps. (See

Figure 22-a

H. Check all fluid levels, making sure that your

tank is filled with 92 octane or higher fuel
before commencing test-drive.

Start the engine and bleed the cooling

system at the water neck until a steady
stream of coolant comes out of the fitting.
Retighten the bleed screw. Refill the coolant
bottle.

Recheck to be sure that no hoses, wires,

etc. are near exhaust headers or moving
parts and for signs of any fluid leakage.
Check ignition timing to make sure it is set
to stock specifications before commencing
test-drive.

K. Test-drive the vehicle.
L. Recheck the coolant and oil level.
M. Read the STREET SUPERCHARGER

SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL AND
RETURN THE WARRANTY
REGISTRATION FORM within thirty (30)
days of purchasing your supercharger
system.

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.

Figure: 22-a