Vortech install

s2000isu · 10-08-2007, 01:08 PM

Ok I am terrible at instructions but here we go. I started by removing my air intake. I then used the honda tool with a breaker bar and another breaker bar to loosen the crank pulley. It was extremely tight I am a pretty big and strong guy and it took a snapon breaker bar with a jack handle me pulling and my dad pushing to break it loose I couldnt get mine myself. I then lifted the car and removed the bumper. I then removed the old pulley to install the new one. I then removed the oil pan pretty straight forward. Grinded then drilled and tapped the oil pan. Reinstalled the oil pan remember when you install it you want a thin coat of sealant spread well. You do not need hondas sealant like vortechs says good old pepboys stuff works great. Leave it sit over night before adding new oil. Remove the oil sending unit above the oil filter and add the brass fitting so you can install the oil feed line and the oil pressure sending unit. Also remove the vtec solenoid because part of the bracket will get sandwhiched in there. I then put together the sc bracket. Very easy to do the instructions show ya how to do it but you can wing it easy enough. When I installed the two smaller plates to the bracket I left them loose so it would be easier to line everything up. Then make sure you run the belt correctly and its time to mount the bracket to the motor. Youre then ready to install the aftercooler its very simple have to drill a few holes mount it up and youre done. The fmu is just drilling 2 holes mounting it and installing the fuel lines and tapping into a vac line. I cant really explain the wiring to well you will just need the diagram the last wiring instruction they give ya is wrong it tells ya to tap into where ya already tapped but if you check the schematic you will find the mistake. The fuel pump is a painnnnnnnnnnnn but its not hard just hard to get to. I am sure I missed a few things but with a little bit off common sence it is doable.

I would recomend having someone help with mounting the bracket its kinda heavy and a pain to hold and move and get the bolts in. Also if ya have a bad hip back or shoulder climbing under our dash to do the wiring is a hugeeee pain.

As far as performance wise I got the chance to play with a ap2 last night. It pulls on it like its standing still. Plenty of power and I am not having any traction issues. I am pretty impressed with it.

Java Junky · 10-08-2007, 02:00 PM

Don't sell yerself short isu, that's a damn good step-by-step.
I may not buy the book when it's on the shelves, but you can rest assured that the printed-out copy of your post'll be with me when I do mine.
Be well n' thanks.
Java

10-08-2007, 01:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
s2000isu Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: pa Posts: 1,007	Vortech install Ok I am terrible at instructions but here we go. I started by removing my air intake. I then used the honda tool with a breaker bar and another breaker bar to loosen the crank pulley. It was extremely tight I am a pretty big and strong guy and it took a snapon breaker bar with a jack handle me pulling and my dad pushing to break it loose I couldnt get mine myself. I then lifted the car and removed the bumper. I then removed the old pulley to install the new one. I then removed the oil pan pretty straight forward. Grinded then drilled and tapped the oil pan. Reinstalled the oil pan remember when you install it you want a thin coat of sealant spread well. You do not need hondas sealant like vortechs says good old pepboys stuff works great. Leave it sit over night before adding new oil. Remove the oil sending unit above the oil filter and add the brass fitting so you can install the oil feed line and the oil pressure sending unit. Also remove the vtec solenoid because part of the bracket will get sandwhiched in there. I then put together the sc bracket. Very easy to do the instructions show ya how to do it but you can wing it easy enough. When I installed the two smaller plates to the bracket I left them loose so it would be easier to line everything up. Then make sure you run the belt correctly and its time to mount the bracket to the motor. Youre then ready to install the aftercooler its very simple have to drill a few holes mount it up and youre done. The fmu is just drilling 2 holes mounting it and installing the fuel lines and tapping into a vac line. I cant really explain the wiring to well you will just need the diagram the last wiring instruction they give ya is wrong it tells ya to tap into where ya already tapped but if you check the schematic you will find the mistake. The fuel pump is a painnnnnnnnnnnn but its not hard just hard to get to. I am sure I missed a few things but with a little bit off common sence it is doable. I would recomend having someone help with mounting the bracket its kinda heavy and a pain to hold and move and get the bolts in. Also if ya have a bad hip back or shoulder climbing under our dash to do the wiring is a hugeeee pain. As far as performance wise I got the chance to play with a ap2 last night. It pulls on it like its standing still. Plenty of power and I am not having any traction issues. I am pretty impressed with it. __________________ S2kx2: "paint it pink! Or better yet buy a Miata" 2001 Vortech SC 12.8 at 111 miles per hour

10-08-2007, 02:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 4,924	Don't sell yerself short isu, that's a *damn* good step-by-step. I may not buy the book when it's on the shelves, but you can rest assured that the printed-out copy of your post'll be with me when I do mine. Be well n' thanks. Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

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