Vortech 1999-2000 Honda Civic Si User Manual

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P/N: 4HC020-010

19JAN04 99-00Honda Civic Si(4HC v3.0)

P/N: 4HC020-010

19JAN04 99-00Honda Civic Si(4HC v3.0)

P/N: 4HC020-010

19JAN04 99-00Honda Civic Si(4HC v3.0)

P/N: 4HC020-010

19JAN04 99-00Honda Civic Si(4HC v3.0)

A. Disconnect the negative cable at the battery.
B. Remove the plastic pan underneath the radiator and

set aside.

C. For aftercooled vehicles, remove the front bumper

cover and driver’s side headlight. (This step is not

required but aids in the installation of the super-

charger kit).

D. Remove the air box and all of the inlet ducting up

to, but not including, the throttle body.

E. Remove the air temperature sensor from the inlet

duct and set aside.

F. Remove the valve cover breather hose.
G. Remove the power steering belt, pump and mount-

ing brackets.

H. Remove the A/C drive belt and belt tensioner. It is

necessary to remove and set aside the two bolts

holding the lower driver’s side engine mount to the

frame so that the belt can be removed between the

engine mount and the frame.

Remove the coolant reservoir and bracket.

PREPARATION/REMOVAL

A. Remove the oil filter.
B. Remove the oil pressure sender from rear of engine

block near the oil filter.

C. Install the 1/8” bSPT male to 1/8” NPT female adapter

in the engine block. Leave the TEE pointed upward.

Install the 1/8” NPT x #4 straight fitting in the top of

the TEE pointed slightly towards the passenger’s side

of the engine. Install the oil pressure sender in the

TEE and re-attach the electrical plug (see Fig. 2-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 the oil feed line to the #4

fitting. Use tie wraps to secure the line and protect

it from kinking, abrasion, and high heat areas.

F. Install new oil filter.

OIL FEED

Fig. 2-a