Paxton Superchargers Dodge Viper - Manual (Page 23)

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P/N: 4809644
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13DEC04 v2.0 03-05Viper(4809644v2 .0)
Section 8
CHARGE AIR COOLER INSTALLATION
8. CHARGE AIR COOLER INSTALLATION
A. CHARGE AIR COOLER (CAC) CORE
INSTALLATION
1.
Using sealant, install 1/2" NPT to 3/4"
barb 90° fittings into the cooler end
tank so that they point towards the front
of the vehicle.
2. Install the supplied bypass valve onto
the cooler so that it points to the pas-
senger side. If the bolts are too long
and no not tighten on the bypass valve
body, use the supplied additional wash-
ers under the bolt heads. Connect the
supplied 5/32" hose to the fitting on the
bypass valve.
3. Install the supplied air filter onto the
bypass valve and tighten the clamp.
4. Install a 3" sleeve on the cooler inlet
and a 3-3/4" sleeve on the outlet.
5. Install the CAC core assembly onto the
supercharger discharge and the throttle
body.
6. Install the supplied 4-1/2" sleeve onto
the throttle body. Secure with a hose
clamp.
7. Install the factory air temperature sen-
sor into the hole in the driver’s side of
the discharge duct using one of the sup-
plied grommets.
8. Install the discharge duct onto the CAC
outlet by rotating the assembly forward
and then connecting to the throttle
body. (See Fig. 8-a)
Fig. 8-a
Fig. 8-b
9. Verify that the charge air cooler and
bypass valve have sufficient clearance
and tighten the supplied clamps on all
of the sleeve connections.
10. Install the supplied 90º hose (trimmed
as necessary) onto the 3/4" barb on the
passenger side of the discharge duct.
Secure with the factory clamps.
11. Plug in the air temperature sensor.
12. Route the vacuum line connected to the
bypass valve to the brake booster. Cut
the brake booster and install the sup-
plied TEE. Connect the vacuum line to
the TEE.
B. RESERVOIR INSTALL
1. Remove the passenger’s side front
wheel from the vehicle.
2. Remove the inspection panel and the
horn brackets (located behind the pas-
senger’s side fog light).
3. Install the supplied water tank bracket
into the original horn bracket mounting
location using the factory fasteners.
(See Fig. 8-b.)
4. The water tank should have 90° fittings
installed in the top and bottom.
5. Route an uncut piece of straight hose
from the engine compartment and con-
nect it to the top of the water tank.
6. Install the water tank onto the bracket
using the lowest, most widely spaced
holes and two of the supplied 1/4"
screws and washers.
7. Connect the short leg of one of the sup-
plied 90° hoses to the lower fitting on
the CAC core.