2013 Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ Supercharger System Installation Instructions 2013 MODEL YEAR* *Legal in California only for racing vehicles which may never be used upon a highway. 1650 Pacific Avenue, Channel Islands, CA., 93033-9901 • Phone: 805 247-0226 • Fax: 805 247-0669 • vortechsuperchargers.com • M-F 7:00AM - 3:30PM (PST) DP/N: 4TF020-010 - v2.
FOREWORD This 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.
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SCION FR-S AND SUBARU BRZ 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 which includes the Automotive Limited Warranties Program and the Warranty Registration form. Vortech supercharger systems are performance improving devices.
2013 SCION FR-S TUNER SYSTEM Part No. 4TF218-014L / 4TF218-114L IMPORTANT: PART NO.
2013 SCION FR-S TUNER SYSTEM Part No. 4TF218-014L / 4TF218-114L IMPORTANT: Before beginning installation, verify that all parts are included in the kit. Report any shortages or damaged parts immediately. PARTS LIST CONTINUED PART NO. 4TF112-010 7F006-093 7F106-080 7J006-093 7J625-125 7P500-001 7P500-009 7R002-056 7R002-080 7S500-351 7U008-010 7U008-012 7U008-014 7U030-050 7U100-004 7U100-006 7U100-065 7U188-375 8H040-050 DESCRIPTION...............................................
1. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND ECU RE-FLASH (COMPLETE KITS ONLY. TUNER KITS SKIP AHEAD TO STEP 2) NOTE: Prior to attempting to install any portion of the supercharger system and re-flash the ECU, it is important to confirm that your vehicles’ ECU is supported by the EcuTek components included in your kit and to get any available updates. This will require that you have a computer with an internet connection so that you can download and install the free EcuTek software.
B. After you have selected the [Downloads] tab, select [EcuTek App Downloader] in the next window. See arrow in fig 1B. C. After you have selected [EcuTek App Downloader], you will be prompted with a new window. Select [Next] to continue. Fig 1C. Fig. 1B P/N: 4TF020-010 v2.1, 05/14/2013 ©2013 Vortech Engineering, Inc All Rights Reserved, Intl. Copr. Secured Fig.
D. Next, you will be prompted to install the necessary software and drivers. It is recommended to use the default settings. If you have Adobe Reader installed, you can uncheck this part of the installation. Select [Next] to continue. See Fig 1D. E. It is recommended that you agree with Windows security warnings if they appear as shown below. Select [Install] to continue. See Fig 1E. Fig. 1D P/N: 4TF020-010 v2.1, 05/14/2013 ©2013 Vortech Engineering, Inc All Rights Reserved, Intl. Copr. Secured 3 Fig.
F. Once you have installed the EcuTek application and drivers, you will be prompted to plug in the vehicle interface cable. Select [Next] to continue. See Fig 1F. G. After selecting [Next], you will be prompted to insert the license key. See Fig. 1G Fig. 1F P/N: 4TF020-010 v2.1, 05/14/2013 ©2013 Vortech Engineering, Inc All Rights Reserved, Intl. Copr. Secured 4 Fig.
H. After the EcuTek license key has been inserted, select [Next] to continue. I. You will be prompted with “Installation is now complete”. Select [Finish] to complete the process. See Fig. 1I. J. After selecting [Finish], you will be prompted by a new window. Make note of the Dongle ID and the Registration Code shown on your screen. Keep this information safe, for future reference. See Fig. 1J. Fig. 1I P/N: 4TF020-010 v2.1, 05/14/2013 ©2013 Vortech Engineering, Inc All Rights Reserved, Intl. Copr.
K. Select [Download Now!]. You will see a new window appear that will show progress and details of what is being downloaded. This can take a few minutes, so please be patient. See Fig. 1K. L. When the download has completed, you will be prompted with a new window. M. Select [OK] to continue. Installation of the EcuTek ProECU software is now complete. See Fig. 1L ECU re-flash: NOTE: Programming an ECU is the process of taking a ROM file and placing it into permanent storage inside the ECU.
S. In the ProECU software menu bar (at the top of the window): Select ‘Tools’, then > ‘Detect Vehicle’. A new window will appear with ‘Program Engine ECU’ highlighted. Select [OK]. T. Select [Program ECU] in the following window. It will take a few minutes for this process to complete. After programming the ECU, follow the on-screen instructions to cycle the ignition ON, OFF etc. It is important that this is done in sequence with the appropriate time delays as directed. U.
2. PREPARATION/REMOVAL A. Place car on vehicle lift. B. Raise hood and use appropriate fender covers for paint protection. C. Unpack the new accessory drive belt to let the “bends” relax. This is best done in a warm room rather than a cold shop. D. Locate the hose coming from the firewall that leads to the air filter resonator system and disconnect at the first 90° fitting near the firewall. Cap fitting with supplied 5/8” cap. See Fig. 2A. E. Disconnect the opposite end at the resonator.
Scion FR-S models only: J. This procedure is to make room for the charge cooler ducts to pass through. The connectors should be secured with nylon tie-wraps after the modification has been made and the ducts are in place. K. Behind each headlight assembly, the main electrical connector lays in a cradle extending from the assembly. L. Pull the connector from the assembly and place aside (do not disconnect the connector). M.
3. MOUNTING BRACKET AND SUPERCHARGER INSTALLATION A. Temporarily loosen the shorter mounting bolt on the outboard side of the alternator. Remove the longer bolt on the opposite side. Rotate the inboard side of the alternator upwards. Modify (file or carefully grind) the OEM alternator bracket boss. See Fig. 3A. B. Place the supplied alternator tilt bracket into position. See Fig. 3B. C.
D. Remove the two lower OEM A/C mount bolts. Attach the mounting bracket support with the provided M10 x 50mm bolts and secure as shown. Note that the spacer is positioned toward the left side of the support. See Fig. 3C. E. Remove the grooved (1) and smooth (2) OEM idler pulleys from the front engine cover and set aside. See. Figs. 3D, 3E. IDLER PULLEY AND HARDWARE REMOVED Fig. 3D Fig. 3C P/N: 4TF020-010 v2.1, 05/14/2013 ©2013 Vortech Engineering, Inc All Rights Reserved, Intl. Copr.
F. Replace the smooth idler located just above the crank damper pulley with the supplied 2.75” diameter steel pulley. Secure the pulley with the supplied M10 x 25mm screw (for clearance purposes, do not re-use the OEM screw). See Fig. 3F. G. The supercharger assembly comes mounted to the supercharger mounting plate with a smooth idler installed along with a drain hose connected. There is a loose, captured screw in one of the mounting plate holes as well. See Figs. 3G, 3H.
H. Check over the supercharger bracket assembly for loose fasteners and fittings. One of the fasteners will remain captured, but loose (see previous photo). Place the two of the previously removed OEM idlers back into their former positions (smooth pulley below the A/C compressor and grooved pulley beneath the alternator) without the dust washers or screws. Temporarily place the two main bracket spacers with the new M10-1.25x90 fasteners through the idler pullies and into the mounting bosses loosely.
3/8-16 x 1.25” SCREW I. Leaving the idler pulleys in place, remove the main bracket spacers and bolts and place them in position on the supercharger mounting plate assembly with the M10 x 90mm bolts. Place the assembly on to the engine, loosely route the belt around the supercharger and idler pulleys (not the alternator) and thread the 10mm bolts into their pulley supports and lightly snug the screws. Thread the 3/8 x 1.25” bolt into the support located beneath the A/C clutch.
J. Torque all mounting fasteners. Finish installing the accessory drive belt by fully retracting the tensioner and correctly routing per the belt routing diagram. Note: final installation of the belt is made easiest by routing over the top of the alternator pulley LAST. See Fig. 3N. K. Remove the two OEM screws near the cam covers as shown. See Fig. 3O. L. Loosely attach the supplied steel mounting plate stiffener behind the supercharger mounting plate with the supplied M6x 25mm screws.
M. Mount the supplied airbox support bracket to the tab located on the driver side frame rail using the supplied M6 x 12 screw. See Fig. 3Q N. Locate the supplied hood prop rod relocation bracket assembly. See Figs. 3R and 3S for final position. Temporarily locate the bracket onto the fender mount flange with the OEM prop rod inserted in the clip.
P. Re-install the alternator cover using the original hardware. The A/C cover will require modification so as to clear the supercharger and belt. Modify the cover and re-install using the original hardware. See Fig. 3T Fig. 3T P/N: 4TF020-010 v2.1, 05/14/2013 ©2013 Vortech Engineering, Inc All Rights Reserved, Intl. Copr.
4. CHARGE AIR COOLER INSTALLATION A. Raise the car and remove the lower plastic cover panels from below the engine and front bumper cover. See Fig. 4A. B. Using a round file, lengthen the three fastener slots in the panel rearward about 1/8th of an inch (3mm), as the panel sits in the car. See Fig. 4B. C. Carefully remove the front bumper cover from the vehicle (retain all hardware and note location of each screw for future re-installation): Fig. 4A 1.
E. Temporarily remove the two plastic side panels from either side of the cooling air feed cavity. These panels need to be modified to accommodate the CAC ducts. Find the two (left and right-side) 1:1 paper templates in the back of this manual. Use the templates to mark the modifications and then, using heavy-duty shears, modify the panels per the markups. Set aside. See Figs. 4C, 4D. Fig. 4C Fig. 4D P/N: 4TF020-010 v2.1, 05/14/2013 ©2013 Vortech Engineering, Inc All Rights Reserved, Intl. Copr.
F. Remove the horn from in front of the A/C condenser. G. Flatten the OEM horn locating tab. See Figs. 4E, 4F, 4G. Fig. 4E Fig. 4F P/N: 4TF020-010 v2.1, 05/14/2013 ©2013 Vortech Engineering, Inc All Rights Reserved, Intl. Copr. Secured 20 Fig.
H. Remove the OEM fastener as shown (passenger side), and relocate the horn to the newly “shared” position. Re-attach connector. See Figs. 4H, 4I. Fig. 4H Fig. 4I P/N: 4TF020-010 v2.1, 05/14/2013 ©2013 Vortech Engineering, Inc All Rights Reserved, Intl. Copr.
I. Temporarily remove the lower OEM 6mm bolt from the center support then loosen (do not remove) the two bolts at the top of the support just below the radiator. See Fig. 4J. J. Attach the supplied charge cooler upper mounting brackets to the sides of the CAC using the 1⁄4"-20 x 1⁄2" screws with washers. Note left and right positions. Do not tighten the screws at this time. See Figs. 4K, 4L. Fig. 4J Fig. 4L P/N: 4TF020-010 v2.1, 05/14/2013 ©2013 Vortech Engineering, Inc All Rights Reserved, Intl. Copr.
K. With the slot mount at the bottom rear of the charge-cooler, temporarily lift the charge-cooler into place. Have an assistant pull down on the OEM support to allow the cooler to fit in place. Place the slot mount on the CAC over the support upper flange. Replace the lower bolt on the support. See Fig. 4M. L. On the top, outboard corners of the charge-cooler are the upper mounting brackets.
N. Again, lift the cooler into place and secure with the four #14 hex-head self-tapping fasteners provided. Secure the upper mounting bracket fasteners and center support. See Figs. 4N, 4O, 4P. Fig. 4N P/N: 4TF020-010 v2.1, 05/14/2013 ©2013 Vortech Engineering, Inc All Rights Reserved, Intl. Copr. Secured Fig. 4O 24 Fig.
5. MAF HARNESS EXTENSION NOTE: Complete (non-tuner) kits include a plug-and-play MAF extension harness (Vortech p/n 5W001-094). Disregard the following "cut and solder" portion of this step if you have a MAF extension harness. Simply plug the extension into the vehicle harness and route down to the relocated MAF module. Connect to the MAF module and secure wires from sharp edges. A. Locate the Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor harness previously attached to the airbox cover. See Fig. 5A. B.
D. Using the provided wires, solder wire extensions onto the harness. Seal solder joints with heat shrink tubing. See Fig. 5D. E. Route the modified MAF under the throttle body and under the intake manifold and away from the alternator. See Fig. 5E. F. Continue to route the harness and connector over to the passenger side headlight, and down behind the bumper cover. G. Fig. 5D Secure the harness with nylon ties insuring that the harness is away from hot or sharp objects. Fig.
6. WINDSHIELD WASHER RESERVOIR INSTALLATION A. Locate the OEM windshield washer reservoir assembly removed in a previous step. B. Separate the filler neck, filler neck grommet, washer pump and washer pump grommet from the main tank. The tank will not be re-used. C. Cut the excess length from the filler neck. Remove any plastic burrs from the cut edge. Discard the portion no longer connected to the cap end of the tube. See Fig. 6A, 5B. D. Install the supplied length of Ø1.
E. Remove the OEM hood release cable retainer from the chassis mounting hole. See Fig. 6C. F. Attach the modified filler neck and hose to the vehicle. Use the supplied M6 x 12 screw with washer and nut to secure the assembly into to the hole previously occupied by the hood release cable. Align as shown. See Fig. 6D. SUBARU BRZ APPLICATIONS ONLY: • • HOOD LATCH CABLE LOCATION Instead of the M6x12 screw, use the supplied M6x25 screw and .
G. Insert the OEM filler neck grommet into the 1.43” hole in the supplied tank. Ensure that it is seated properly. Apply a very small amount of white grease or similar lube onto the inside diameter of the grommet. Insert the non-beaded end of the supplied metal tube into the grommet just far enough until the end starts to push through the grommet on the inside of the tank. See Fig. 6E. H. Using the supplied M8 screws, nuts and washers, install the new mounting brackets to the reservoir. See Fig. 6F. I.
J. Drop the remaining #20 hose clamp over the metal tube. Attach the new tank assembly to the vehicle using two of the original chassis mount locations and the supplied M6 x 16 screws. See Figs. [6H, 6I). As the assembly is being installed, ensure that the metal filler tube is inserted into the rubber filler hose. Secure the connection with the #20 hose clamp. K. Re-attach the OEM washer hose and connector to the washer pump.
7. CHARGE AIR COOLER TUBE INSTALLATION NOTE: On Subaru BRZ models, the passenger side headlight must be removed in order to properly install the charge cooler tubes. A. Locate the supplied discharge tube 'B' (simple 90 degree bend) and slide a 2-1/2" silicone sleeve and pair of #36 clamps on each end of the tube. Attach the long leg of the tube to the driver side of the CAC. Temporarily snug the clamps so the tube does not fall out, but can still be moved slightly. See Fig. 7A. B.
D. Locate the supplied discharge tube 'C' (MAF flange attached) and OEM MAF module previously removed. Ensure that the o-ring is intact on the MAF module. Insert the MAF sensor module into the flange and secure with the supplied M4 fasteners. On the passenger side, connect discharge tube 'C' to the CAC using the supplied 3” x 2-1/2” reducer sleeve and clamps. Install a “bump” sleeve onto the remaining open end of the tube after it is in place. See Fig. 7D. E.
G. Install the supplied 3” dia. x 1.75” sleeve and #48 clamps onto the throttle body. Locate the supplied discharge tube 'D'. Attach the tube between the throttle body sleeve and the “bump” sleeve. The stud on the rubber mount will mate with the previously installed mounting tab. Adjust tube to ensure adequate clearance to the drive belt. Install the M6 locknut with washer onto the mount stud.
8. COMPRESSOR BYPASS VALVE INSTALLATION A. Install the supplied compressor bypass valve onto the 1” nipple on discharge tube A using the short section of 1” hose provided. Secure with #16 clamps. Attach 1” filter to open end of bypass valve and secure. See Fig. 8A. B. Attach the supplied length of 5/32” hose to the small port on the bypass valve. Route the hose over to where the OEM brake booster hose attaches to the intake manifold. C.
9. PCV VALVE & MAP SENSOR INSTALLATION A. Locate the OEM breather hose connecting the top on the intake manifold to the passenger side of the engine. B. Splice-in the supplied breather hose check valve into the OEM hose. NOTE FLOW DIRECTION on the valve (flow direction is toward the intake manifold). Secure with stepless clamps provided. See Fig. 9A,9B, 9C. C. COMPLETE (NON-TUNER) SYSTEMS ONLY: Replace the OEM MAP Sensor with the supplied unit. See Fig. 9D. P/N: 4TF020-010 v2.
10. AIR INLET INSTALLATION A. Locate the supplied airbox assembly and two of the rubber cushion mount spacers and screws originally installed in the OEM airbox. B. Temporarily remove the steel inserts from the rubber cushion mount spacers. Install the cushion mounts into the center of the two supplied 5⁄8" ID spacers. See Fig. 9A. C. Insert two of the rubber cushion mounts into the mounting tabs attached to the supplied airbox assembly. See Fig. 9B. D.
E. Install the airbox assembly onto the supercharger inlet and vehicle. Align the airbox to the mounting holes, forward facing inlet duct and previously installed airbox mounting bracket. See Figs. 10C, 10D, 10E. Use two (2) of the OEM screws to secure the airbox to the forward OEM mount locations. Secure the tab located on the driver side using the supplied M6 x 20 screw and nut. F. Tighten hose clamps at supercharger interface. Fig. 10C Fig. 10D P/N: 4TF020-010 v2.
G. Insert the supplied 1⁄2" hose union into the end of the OEM breather hose. Attached the supplied length of 1⁄2" breather hose to the 1⁄2" hose union and route the hose over to the 90° fitting located on the rear of the airbox. Route the hose away from sharp edges and moving objects. Trim hose length if necessary. See Figs. 10F, 10G. Fig. 10F Fig. 10G P/N: 4TF020-010 v2.1, 05/14/2013 ©2013 Vortech Engineering, Inc All Rights Reserved, Intl. Copr.
11. FINAL CHECK WARNING: Do not attempt to operate the vehicle until all components are installed and all operations are completed including the final check. A. B. C. If your vehicle has gone over 30,000 miles since its last spark plug change, you will need to change the spark plugs now before test driving the vehicle. Check all fittings, nuts, bolts and clamps for tightness. Pay particular attention to oil and fuel lines around moving parts, sharp edges, and exhaust system parts.
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