S3 Magazine // Issue 34

TECHNICALLY SPEAKING
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STEP 3: OEM DISCHARGE DUCT & COOLER REMOVAL
To gain access to the discharge duct, you need to remove the factory airbox/air-filter. It’s simple - just a few 10mm screws, unplugging a plug/connector, and loosening
a hose clamp. Then once that’s out of the way, disconnect the hose clamp that connects the discharge duct to the throttle body. Next - unplug the recirculation hose and
the blow-off/bypass valve connector. At that point you can remove the discharge duct from the turbo. For the intercooler removal - all you have to do is loosen the hose
clamps to free the hoses, remove one bolt, remove the TMAP sensor (also one bolt; and you can do it after the cooler comes out), and pull down/forward to release the
intercooler from its mounting slots. Last, remove the 4 bolts holding the cross-brace just below where the intercooler was located - this will give you more clearance for
the Vortech cooler.
STEP 4: VORTECH COOLER & DISCHARGE DUCT INSTALLATION
The Vortech kit comes with a block-off plate to maintain efficient/proper airflow between the radiator, AC condenser, and the new charge cooler. Install the block-off plate,
then mount the new Vortech charge cooler into place. Stand back and get excited. Then attach the OEM blow-off/bypass valve to the new piping; also re-attach the TMAP
sensor to its new pipe. Run pipes, fasten clamps, reinstall airbox, check your work, reinstall bumper, & enjoy.
Install new Vortech block-off plate
Reinstall radiator shroud & front bumper
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