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IMPORTANT PRE-INSTALL NOTES:
- SPECIAL INSTALL NOTES
***This installation guide serves as an outline of the steps needed to install your supercharger system and
is not intended to guide a novice through the installation. If you do not have the proper tools, knowledge
and experience to carry out the installation, please seek help from a professional. It is not VF-Engineering
or its resellers’ responsibility to ensure that the installer successfully installs this kit or that the subject car
runs optimally. It is the installers’ responsibility to install the product effectively and ensure its proper
function and trouble shoot where necessary. Older model vehicles may require trouble shooting by the
installer (not responsibility of VF-Engineering) of OEM vehicle ignition/mechanical components to ensure
proper function.
**VF-Engineering strongly recommends Bentley Publishers® service manual #B398 for this install**
1) THE INSTALLATION OF THIS KIT REQUIRES REPROGRAMMING (“FLASHING”) OF YOUR VEHICLES
ECU BY VF-ENGINEERING. THIS REQUIRES THE ENGINE’S ECU TO BE SHIPPED TO VF-
ENGINEERING. YOUR CAR WILL BE INOPERABLE WHILE THE ECU IS OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THIS
FLASHING PROCESS USUALLY TAKES 2-3 BUSINESS DAYS PLUS TIME FOR RETURN SHIPPING.
2) INSTALLATION OF THIS KIT GREATLY INCREASES THE POWER OUTPUT OF YOUR STOCK
VEHICLE. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT THE CONDITION OF THE RECIPIENT VEHICLE BE THOROUGHLY
INSPECTED PRIOR TO INSTALLATION, AND THAT BRAKES, TIRES, CLUTCH, ENGINE MOUNTS,
AND SUSPENSION ARE UPGRADED TO HANDLE THE RATED POWER INCREASE. FAILURE TO DO
SO MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO YOUR VEHICLE AND MAY LEAD TO INJURY AND POSSIBLE
DEATH. THE USER AND INSTALLER ASSUME ALL RISKS ARISING FROM THE USE OF THIS
PRODUCT. VF-ENGINEERING OR ITS EMPLOYEES ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
CONSEQUENTIAL LOSSES. THIS SUPERCHARGER SYSTEM IS INTENDED FOR USE ON HEALTHY,
WELL MAINTAINED ENGINES. INSTALLATION ON WORN OUT OR DAMGAGED ENGINES IS NOT
RECOMMENDED AND MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE AND SUPERCHARGER. VF
ENGINEERING IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ENGINE DAMAGE.
3) INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT INVOLVES REPLACING FUEL INJECTORS AND/OR THEIR
ASSOCIATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS WITH NEW INJECTORS AND CONNECTORS SUPPLIED.
BEFORE COMMENCING INSTALLATION ENSURE YOU HAVE TECHNICAL INFORMATION ON
REPLACEMENT PROCESSES OR SEEK SKILLED / PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANCE.
***Installing high flow rate fuel injectors causes the dashboard instrument cluster fuel consumption and remaining
mileage (TRIP) calculations to be incorrect.
4) PLEASE SEE ADDITIONAL PRE-INSTALL NOTES ON NEXT PAGE
