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FOREWORD his manual provides information on the installation, maintenance and service of the Vortech supercharger kit expressly designed for this vehicle. All information, illustrations and specifications contained herein are based on the latest product information available at the time of this publication. Changes to the manual may be made at any time without notice.
TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii NOTICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv TOOL & SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Nissan 350Z/Infinity G35 Installation Instructions Congratulations on selecting the best performing and best backed automotive supercharger available today... the VORTECH® supercharger! Before beginning this installation, please read through this entire instruction booklet and the Street Supercharger System Owner’s Manual (Race Owner’s Manual for the Renegade kit) which includes the Limited Warranty Program, the Warranty Registration form and return envelope.
2003-2005 Standard Engine Nissan 350Z Part No. 2003-2004 MY: 4NZ218-010SQ Part No. 2005 MY: 4NZ218-050SQ ® PARTS LIST ENGINEERING, LLC IMPORTANT: Before beginning installation, verify that all parts are included in the kit. Report any shortages or damaged parts immediately. PART NO.
'03-'05 Standard Engine Infinity G35 (All except auto sedan) Part No. 2005 MY: 4NZ218-050SQ / Part No. 2004 MY: 4NZ218-020SQ / Part No. 2003 MY: 4NZ218-030SQ ® PARTS LIST ENGINEERING, LLC IMPORTANT: PART NO.
2005-2006 “Rev-Up” 350Z & Infinity G35 Part No. 4NZ218-060SQ ® PARTS LIST ENGINEERING, LLC IMPORTANT: Before beginning installation, verify that all parts are included in the kit. Report any shortages or damaged parts immediately. PART NO.
1. PREPARATION/REMOVAL A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M. Open doors (to retract windows) and disconnect the battery negative cable. Close doors. Remove the strut tower brace if equipped (optional). Remove the plastic engine cover and set aside. Remove the valve cover breather hose from the factory air inlet duct. Remove the air filter and all ducting up to the throttle body. Unplug the MAF (mass air flow sensor) and remove it from the air filter housing.
2. OIL DRAIN LINE INSTALLATION NOTE: A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. It is recommended that the lower oil pan be removed so that any chips from the following precedure can be cleaned up. To do this, a seal cutter and silicone RTV (Permatex ultra grey: 82194 or equivalent) are required. Drain the engine oil. Remove the steel oil pan (optional). To provide an oil drain for the supercharger, it is necessary to make a hole in the driver’s side of the aluminum upper oil pan.
3. OIL FEED LINE INSTALLATION A. B. C. Remove the oil pressure sending unit located in front of the oil filter. Using engine oil on the threads, install the adapter into the engine block. Install the TEE into the adapter and tighten. Reinstall the sending unit into the TEE. Install 1/8"NPT to #4 90° fitting onto the TEE and point it toward the driver’s side of the vehicle. (See Fig. 3-a.) Install a new filter and refill with fresh oil. Fig.
4. THROTTLE BODY DUCTING INSTALLATION A. B. C. D. Use the supplied hose union to attach the supplied 5/8" hose to the engine breather hose that was disconnected from the factory air-inlet duct. Attach the MAF to the supplied duct using the supplied 6mm hardware. The bend in the duct should point the same way as the plug on the MAF. Ensure the MAF O-ring is present. Using the supplied 3" tube and sleeves, attach the MAF to the throttle body. Plug in the MAF electrical connector. Install a 2.75" to 2.
4. THROTTLE BODY DUCTING INSTALLATION, cont’d G. H. I. Install the air filter into the hole in the radiator core support so that it can later be attached to the supercharger inlet. Install the supplied 5/8" 90° hose barb fitting into the hole in the base of the air filter. (See Fig. 4-d.) Trim the 5/8" hose and attach it to the fitting installed in the air filter. Make sure that the hose is long enough to clear the supercharger and bracket, but not so long as to kink. Fig. 4-d / (G35) Fig.
5. SUPERCHARGER MOUNTING PLATE INSTALLATION..(2003-2005 Standard Out-put Engines Only.) ( For 2005 and Later “Rev-Up” Engines, Skip to Section 6.) NOTE: A. B. D. E. F. G. H. I. K. L. M6 x 20mm M6 x 25mm M6 x 70mm Use clean oil on the pipe (tapered) threads. Teflon tape or sealant is not recommended as it may loosen and cause blockage of the small oil feed orifice resulting in supercharger failure. M12 x 50mm Ø.5" x .254" SPACER Ø1.0" x .602" SPACER Ø.5" x 1.175" SPACERS Fig.
5. SUPERCHARGER MOUNTING PLATE INSTALLATION..(2003-2005 Standard Output Engines Only.) ( For 2005 and Later “Rev-Up” Engines, Skip to Section 6.), cont’d M. N. O. Install the idlers in the postiions shown in Fig. 5-a. (if not already assembled). Make sure that the 50mm screw (longer) is installed through the top idler. Using the 12mm screw set aside in Step 1, install the aluminum idler with the bearing retaining snap ring pointed towards the rear of the vehicle.
6. SUPERCHARGER MOUNTING PLATE INSTALLATION (2005 and Later “Rev-Up” Engines) A. B. C. Remove the wire loom push pins and re-route the wires around the outside (driver’s side) of the sheet metal bracket. (See Fig. 6-a.) Install the supplied Ø1/2" fabric-braid oil drain line onto the supercharger fitting and tighten the supplied hose clamp. Install the supplied 1/8"NPT x -4 straight fitting into the supercharger oil feed nozzle using motor oil on the threads.
6. SUPERCHARGER MOUNTING PLATE INSTALLATION (2005 and Later “Rev-Up” Engines), cont’d. K. L. M. N. O. P. Q. Route the oil feed hose outside the driver’s side frame rail and then to the fitting installed near the oil filter and tighten. Use the supplied zip-ties to secure. Tighten all of the mounting plate screws. Install the air filter onto the supercharger inlet and tighten the clamp. Install the idlers in the positions shown. (See Figs. 6-e, 6-f.
7.1 FUEL MANAGEMENT UNIT (FMU) RECALIBRATION (2005 G35 Only) NOTE: A. B. C. D. E. F. G. 7.2 A. This step applies to Model Year 2005 Infiniti G35 vehicles only! For all others, skip the following and proceed with Section 7.2. Remove the six allen-head screws on top of the fuel management unit (FMU). Remove the diaphragm and 7:1 disk and ring from inside of the FMU. WARNING: Do not remove the four screws holding the valve body. Once taken apart, the valve would have to be replaced.
7.2 FUEL MANAGEMENT UNIT (FMU) AND FUEL PUMP INSTALLATION, cont’d NOTE: E. F. G. H. The positive (+) fuel pump wire will be connected in Section 10. Cut the FMU line that goes to the vehicle’s FUEL TANK and install a 5/16" TEE fitting with clamps. Connect the TEE to the INLET of the supplied fuel pump. (See Fig. 7.2-c.) Cut the FMU line that goes to the vehicle’s ENGINE and install a 5/16" TEE fitting with clamps. Connect the TEE to the OUTLET of the supplied fuel pump.
8. CHARGE COOLER INSTALLATION A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. Remove the wire loom hold-downs from the front of the radiator core support. Remove the brackets securing the power steering cooler lines to the core support. • G35 Vehicles, All: Remove the foam inner bumpers on the driver and passenger sides of the Charge Air Cooler mounting location. Locate and remove the power steering hard line brackets. Cut the threaded section off of the bracket just removed.
8. CHARGE COOLER INSTALLATION, cont’d. NOTE: I. J. K. L. The G35 may have only one factory screw and a push-pin. Reinstall the one factory screw. In the second hole, use the supplied 1/2-20 x 1" screw, washer and nylock nut. Install the ducts on both sides of the cooler. Connect the driver’s side duct to the previously installed duct that is connected to the MAF. Trim or remove the small plastic panels that interfere with the ducting. (See Fig. 8-e.
10. A. B. C. D. E. 2003-2005 STANDARD ENGINE TIMING CONTROLLER INSTALLATION (For 2005 “Rev-Up” and 2006 Vehicles Skip to Section 11) Remove the inspection cover over the battery. Remove the plastic clips securing the larger cover over the battery and remove it as well. Using the supplied adhesive backed Velcro, position the ignition timing control computer next to the battery as shown. (See Fig. 10-a.) Run the wires through the firewall grommet next to the main ECU wiring harness.
10. TIMING CONTROLLER INSTALLATION, cont’d 5 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 4 3 1 2 43 42 41 40 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 106107108109110111112113 119 120 121 98 99 100101102103104105 62 61 60 59 58 57 56 55 54 53 52 51 50 49 48 47 46 45 44 81 80 79 78 77 76 75 74 73 72 71 70 69 68 67 66 65 64 63 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 114 115 116 117 118 Fig. 10-c / As viewed from the back of the connector (Where the wires are inserted) J. K. L. M.
10. TIMING CONTROLLER INSTALLATION, cont’d RED TO FUEL PUMP POSITIVE (+) TERMINAL RED/BLACK TO POSITIVE (+) BATTERY TERMINAL RED BLACK GREEN VIOLET SUPPLIED IGNITION CONTROL BOX BLUE BLUE/WHITE YELLOW YELLOW/BLACK TAN TAN/BLACK TO ENGINE/ SENSORS 350Z ECU WIRE COLORS (WHITE/BLACK ) G35 ECU WIRE COLORS (WHITE/BLUE) (BLACK/WHITE) (BLACK/RED) (ORANGE) (ORANGE) (WHITE/BLUE) (BROWN) (RED) (ORANGE) (RED/BLUE) (YELLOW) Fig.
11. A. 2005 “REV-UP” AND 2006 VEHICLE TIMING CONTROLLER INSTALLATION (For 2003-2005 Standard Engine Vehicles, Skip This Section and Proceed with Section 12) Install the supplied “piggyback ECU” per the instructions supplied with the unit. NOTE: B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. There is no “accessory cable functionality” used with the supercharger kit and it should be removed from the ECU if equipped. Install the supplied fuel pump relay in the passenger’s side/rear of the engine compartment as shown.
12. A. B. C. D. FINAL ASSEMBLY AND CHECK 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. Check the oil drain hose to make sure it is not touching the A/C pulley. Make sure that the vehicle is filled with 91 octane or higher fuel before commencing a test drive.
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