S U P E R C H A R G E R S Owner’s Installation Guide for the Paxton Automotive Novi 1200 Supercharger for the Universal Small Block Mopar/318/340/360 Carbureted System* *Legal in California only for racing vehicles which may never be used upon a highway. Paxton Automotive . 1300 Beacon Place . Oxnard CA 93033 805 487-3796 • FAX (805) 247-0669 DP/N: 4809658 v1.
FOREWORD T his manual provides information on the installation, maintenance and service of the Paxton supercharger kit designed for small block Mopar carbureted engines. Contact Paxton Automotive Corporation for any additional information regarding this kit and any of these modifications at (805) 487-3796 8:00am4:30pm PST.
Proper installation of this system requires general automotive mechanic knowledge and experience. Please browse through each step of this instruction manual prior to beginning the installation to determine if you should refer the job to a professional installer/technician. Please call Paxton Automotive for installers in your area.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii CARBURETED BASE SYSTEM SUPPORT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v TOOL & SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Universal Small Block Mopar Carbureted System Installation Instructions PLEASE READ CAREFULLY This kit should only be installed by qualified mechanics. It is imperative that the correct air/fuel mixture be maintained at all times. This Kit is to be supplied to competent engine tuners for their completion by the addition of, and tuning of, an appropriate carburetor unit. This product is intended for use on healthy, well maintained engines.
Small Block Mopar “Tuner” Kit 318/340/360 Part No. 1201850/-P PARTS LIST S U P E R C H A R G E R S IMPORTANT: Before beginning installation, verify that all parts are included in the kit. Report any shortages or damaged parts immediately. PART NO.
Small Block Mopar “Universal” Kit 318/340/360 Part No. 1201851/-P PARTS LIST S U P E R C H A R G E R S IMPORTANT: Before beginning installation, verify that all parts are included in the kit. Report any shortages or damaged parts immediately. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1016118 S/C ASY, NOVI 1200, CW CURV 4PCX110-044 BRKT ASY, S/C MNT DDG CRB 4PCX010-044 BRKT, S/C MNT DODGE CARB 4PCX010-034 BRKT, S/C MNT SUPPT 2A017-102-132 SPACER, 1"OD x .406" x 1.321" 2A017-102-175 SPACER, 1"OD x .406" x 1.
Section 1 INTRODUCTION cleaner/degreaser. Cover the distributor with a plastic bag to prevent water from entering. ongratulations! You have purchased the finest street Supercharger available. The centerpiece of this kit is the highly efficient and reliable Paxton Automotive Corp. NOVI-1200 supercharger. A mechanically driven (by belt) centrifugal blower (supercharger). This kit comes with all of the parts you’ll need for a successful installation.
• Never rely solely on a jack when working under a vehicle. Always use an approved set of jackstands to support the vehicle and place them under the recommended lift points. • When jacking a vehicle, make sure it is on a level surface, preferably concrete or asphalt. The transmission should be in “PARK” or “FIRST”, the parking brake engaged and the wheels blocked. • Never start the car without first verifying that the transmission is in neutral and the parking brake is set.
Section 2 PREPARATION/REMOVAL 2.1 PREPARATION/REMOVAL A. Disconnect the negative lead of all batteries. *** NOTE *** Refer to Fig. 2.1-a for the following steps. B. Loosen all nuts and bolts that are used to tension the alternator and power steering pump V-belts. C. Remove all of the belts from the accessories. D. Remove the stock crank pulley. E. Remove the alternator stay (adjustment bar) and retain hardware to be reused in a later step.
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Section 3 OIL FEED INSTALLATION 3.1 OIL FEED INSTALLATION A. The supercharger uses engine oil for lubrication and must have an oil feed line connected to a filtered oil access on the engine. B. Remove the 1/4"NPT oil pressure sending unit from the engine block (next to the distributor). Install the supplied 1/4"NPT street TEE into the block. Install the oil pressure sender into the end of the TEE. Install the 1/4" x -4 fitting into the branch of the TEE.
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Section 4 OIL DRAIN INSTALLATION 4.1 OIL DRAIN INSTALLATION *** NOTE *** This method of rolling over the lip of the hole and tapping works very well if carefully done and should cause no problems. A. To provide an oil drain for the supercharger, it is necessary to make a hole in the oil pan. Locate and mark the hole location. (See Figs. 4-a.) It is best to punch the hole rather than drill. E. F. 1" Thoroughly clean the threaded area. Apply a small amount of silicone sealer to the new threads.
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Section 5 MOUNTING BRACKET/SUPERCHARGER INSTALLATION 5.1 MOUNTING BRACKET/SUPERCHARGER INSTALLATION A. It will be necessary to slightly bend the factory oil dipstick for supercharger clearance. (See Fig. 5-1-a.) 3/8-16 x 1" 3/8-16 x 3.25" & NYLOCK NUT 3/8-16 x 4.5" STOCK HARDWARE 3/8-16 x 1" STOCK HARDWARE 3/8-16 x 1" & NYLOCK NUT ATTACHES J-ARM FOR ALT. 1"OD x 4.276" SPACER 3/8" x 5.25" BOLT Fig. 5.1-b D. Locate the 4PCX110-040 mounting bracket assembly E.
H. Locate the S/C support bracket and one of the 1"OD x 1.755" long spacers provided. Loosely attach the support bracket to the S/C bracket by placing the provided 3/8-16 x 3.25" bolt and washer through the S/C bracket, spacer and then attaching the support bracket. Secure using the 3/8-16 nyloc nut and washer provided. (See Fig. 5.1-b, 5.1-d.) FACTORY HARDWARE 1"OD x 1.755"L SPACER ALT. STAY ADJUSTING BOLT Fig. 5-f SUPPORT BRACKET FACTORY ALT. STAY SUPPORT BRACKET .625"OD x 1.
K. Attach the alternator stay to the alternator using the factory retainer. L. Tighten all hardware installed to this point, making sure that all spacers and brackets are flat against their mounting surfaces. (See Fig. 5.1-e.) 5.2 *** NOTE *** Some applications (depending on intake manifold height) may require the reclocking of the supercharger volute.
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Section 6 CRANK PULLEY AND SUPERCHARGER DRIVE PULLEY INSTALLATION 6.1 CRANK PULLEY AND SUPERCHARGER DRIVE PULLEY INSTALLATION C. Install the crank pulley assembly onto the engine balancer and secure using the previously installed hardware. A. Locate the 4PCX118-011 10-rib assembly. B. Assemble the crank pulley assembly as follows. Install six 5/16-18 x 3.75" bolt and washers through the provided 7" 10-rib crank pulley, through the supplied crank pulley spacer, and through the factory crank pulley.
6.2 BELT TENSIONER INSTALLATION A1. Loosely install the three supplied 12mm bolts through the tensioner plate and into the supercharger cover. Install the idler and spacer onto the front side of the plate in one of the holes provided. (See Fig. 6.2-a.) M12-1.75" x 20mm w/WASHERS TENSIONER M12-1.75" x 20mm w/DUSTSHIELD ALTERNATOR WATER PUMP PULLEY CRANK PULLEY SUPERCHARGER BELT Fig. 6.2-a / Belt Routing With A/C 6.3 BELT INSTALLATION A.
Section 7 AIR INLET DUCTING INSTALLATION 7.1 AIR INLET DUCTING INSTALLATION A. Locate the Air Inlet Assembly P/N: 4PCX112-010. B. Install the 3.5" x 2" long sleeve onto the supercharger inlet and secure using the #56 hose clamp provided. C. Install the 180° molded inlet duct in the sleeve previously installed and secure using the remaining #56 hose clamp. D. Secure the supplied filter to the open end of the 180° inlet duct. (See Fig. 7.1-a.) Fig. 7.
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Section 8 CARBURETOR MODIFICATIONS 8.1 CARBURETOR MODIFICATIONS A. If you have purchased a 1201851/-P, a 8M205-060/068 carburetor enclosure assembly was included. Please refer to the instruction manual included with the carburetor enclosure at this time for carburetor installation. B. If you have purchased a 1201850/-P you will need to provide a supercharger discharge to the carburetor. This may be accomplished by using an enclosure or blow-through bonnet of some kind.
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Section 9 DISCHARGE INSTALLATION (OPTION) 9.1 DISCHARGE INSTALLATION (For Use With 8M205-060/068 Carb Enclosure) 3.5" FLANGE BY-PASS VALVE A. Once the carburetor enclosure assembly installation is complete per the instructions included in that assembly, locate the 4PCX112-030/038 discharge assembly. *** NOTE *** Refer to Fig. 9-a for the following steps. VACUUM PORT B. Using the supplied 1/4-20 hardware and gasket, attach the 3.5" aluminum flange to the carburetor enclosure lid. (See Fig. 9-a.). C.
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Section 10 FINAL RE-ASSEMBLY AND CHECK 10.1 FINAL REASSEMBLY AND CHECK *** WARNING *** Do not attempt to operate the vehicle until all components are installed and all operations are completed including final check. A. Reconnect the battery. B. If your vehicle has gone over 15,000 miles since its last spark plug change, you will need to change the spark plugs now before test driving the vehicle. C. Check all fittings, nuts, bolts and clamps for tightness.
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