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ManualsBrandsEast Coast Supercharging ManualsCarECS Paxton SC1500 C5 Supercharger Kit

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Phone 609-752-0320 • Fax 609-752-0321

Directions for Installation of ECS Paxton Supercharger Kit

• Disconnect battery

• Remove stock serpentine belt

• Remove stock belt tensioner, save the 2 bolts for later use on supercharger bracket

• Remove alternator

• Remove cap from coolant reservoir and drain anti-freeze

• Remove stock air bridge & filter assembly saving the MAF sensor for later

• Remove upper radiator mount

• Remove bottom air dam from radiator support, save the four 10mm bolts for later use

• Remove front radiator shroud by taking all the 7mm bolts out (Figure 1)

• Remove front tires

• Remove front sway bar

• Remove electric cooling fans

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www.EastCoastSupercharging.com Phone 609-752-0320 • Fax 609-752-0321 • Remove balancer bolt (do not reuse) • Pin crank with supplied bit and collar • Install pin & install new balancer bolt, torque is 235 ft. lbs.
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www.EastCoastSupercharging.com Phone 609-752-0320 • Fax 609-752-0321 • To relocate horns, remove this factory bolt above fog light (Figure 15) • Relocate horns to this mounting hole above passenger side fog light (Figure 16) • Extend horn wires with supplied black and green wires • Note: Check right front headlight function to make sure horn does not interfere. Bend horn bracket if necessary.
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www.EastCoastSupercharging.com Phone 609-752-0320 • Fax 609-752-0321 • Remove outer factory a/c tensioner dust shield and discard. Reuse the back one. (Figure 19) • ECS subtensioner assembly with adjustable tensioner bracket (Figure 20) • Install adjustable tensioner bracket assembly and remove tape from belts (Note: the tensioner bracket is made with a threaded adjuster so belt alignment can be fine-tuned per specific vehicle.
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www.EastCoastSupercharging.com Phone 609-752-0320 • Fax 609-752-0321 • Install ECS belt tensioner (Figure 29) • Replace spark plugs with supplied TR6’s, before alternator is reinstalled, gapped to .035 .038 • Reinstall alternator • Attach s/c bracket to engine using supplied bolts & 2.
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www.EastCoastSupercharging.com Phone 609-752-0320 • Fax 609-752-0321 • Next, install supercharger assembly and tighten all bolts (Figure 31) • Install supercharger belt (Note: for extra help with belt alignment and installation reference our website for belt installation video) • Adjust head unit idler until tensioner is almost fully open.
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www.EastCoastSupercharging.com Phone 609-752-0320 • Fax 609-752-0321 • Remove upper radiator hose from radiator & trim 1 inch off.
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www.EastCoastSupercharging.com Phone 609-752-0320 • Fax 609-752-0321 • Install 90° elbow onto charger outlet with the long end towards the supercharger (Figure 41) • Install metal “J” tube on the 90° elbow from the blower outlet.
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www.EastCoastSupercharging.com Phone 609-752-0320 • Fax 609-752-0321 • Connect “J” tube to intercooler using the other 90° elbow. The short side of elbow towards “J” tube and long side connects to intercooler.
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www.EastCoastSupercharging.com Phone 609-752-0320 • Fax 609-752-0321 • Replace fuel injectors with supplied injectors • Install ECS fuel pump voltage booster. Reference supplied instructions for installation. (Figure 49) • Refill all engine fluids and check for leaks • Reconnect battery • Cycle key & check fuel rails for leaks DO NOT START CAR WITH STOCK PROGRAM Once proper tuning is installed, start car & watch belt for tracking issues. Final custom tuning required.