Before you install your hood compressor, you need to check the clearance of the compressor itself and aftermarket hood. You must make some minor modifications to the compressor in order for the CAP to fit properly. All engines do not sit at the same height, depending on the engine mounts. Depending on which hood youve purchased, there may be small differences in the way that fits the hood. On most hoods, there are two main areas which may be of risk to cracking or otherwise damage the hood.
These places are the compressor corner closest to the throttle body and the actual bolt hole on the throttle body. These two places (shown in photo), you may need to be ground down so that the hood not hitting these spots. Some hoods, power steering CAP has a problem contacting the hood before the hood was completely closed. Be careful not to slam the hood. Beat any aftermarket hood can cause areas of Hood in touch with each other that wouldnt otherwise have contacted. To close the hood, in the two angles closer to the cabin.
Caution: when replacing the hood, make sure you have a couple of people help by pressing the hood while you are working on it and helps you raise the hood down from his position as reserve. When you remove the hood, you should cover the corners of Hood and bodywork panels with duct tape so you dont damage the paint.
Clearance you can check on compressors by inserting a small piece of clay on these two issues. Once the clay is inserted, the hood is then closed slowly, noting any pressure in these two sectors. pdf LPE C5 Supercharger Kit Hood alerts/installation instructions
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