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C6 Corvette Vortech Blower Install
Bolting in the compressor itself is not that difficult, but thesurrounding brackets, plumbing, and dowel pin for the harmonic balancerare more time consuming. Allow a couple of days to complete the entireinstallation.		 C6 Corvette Vortech Blower Install
You'll have to use a large screwdriver or pry bar to retract the springtensioner while installing the accessory belt.		 C6 Corvette Vortech Blower Install
The car horn needs to be relocated to make room for the air-chargesystem. Here, the downpipe is being installed from underneath thechassis.
C6 Corvette Vortech Blower Install
An oil line provides essential lubrication to the compressor. TheVortech unit is not self contained, meaning that it uses the same oil asthe engine.		 C6 Corvette Vortech Blower Install
In order to provide clearance for the inlet duct, the flanges ofradiator need to be tapped or rolled flat.		 C6 Corvette Vortech Blower Install
Vortech has switched from an air-to-water intercooler...
C6 Corvette Vortech Blower Install
...to an air-to-air intercoolerin order to simplify the installation.		 C6 Corvette Vortech Blower Install
Mounting flanges and shrouds secure the intercooler in place.		 C6 Corvette Vortech Blower Install
A piece of weatherstripping seals the edges of the flanges.
C6 Corvette Vortech Blower Install
The supplied PCV valve is installed using the hose and fittings includedin the kit.		 C6 Corvette Vortech Blower Install
The inlet duct and air filter go on next...		 C6 Corvette Vortech Blower Install
...followed by the dischargeducting.
C6 Corvette Vortech Blower Install
A new MAF element replaces the stock LS7 unit.		 C6 Corvette Vortech Blower Install
This close-up shows the installed intake and air-to-air intercooler.With that done, the engine computer will need to be re-flashed using theDiabloSport handheld programmer provided with the kit.		 C6 Corvette Vortech Blower Install
Here's the finished installation. As you can see, Vortech did anexcellent job of integrating the blower kit into the Z06's tight enginebay.
C6 Corvette Vortech Blower Install
Out on the road, the Vortech-blown Z06 proved smooth, tractable, andsurprisingly quiet. Indeed, there's little evidence of the car'sferocious 635-horse output-until you mash the throttle.		 C6 Corvette Vortech Blower Install
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