Snow Performance Diesel Stage 2 Boost Cooler, Installation Instructions Manual

Page 1: ... V 0313 Snow Performance Incorporated INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Diesel Stage 2 Boost Cooler WATER METHANOL INJECTION SYSTEM ...

Page 2: ...Snow Performance Inc CAUTION You must completely read through these instructions before installing and operating this product Failure to do so can result in damage to this product and the vehicle Wiring Diagram ...

Page 3: ...n Typical placement is tucked up along the side of a pickup bed or in a bed mounted tool box Check the area under the bed near the desired mounting location Note the location of fuel tanks fuel lines and wiring Mark the location of the four aluminum mounting strap tab bolt holes Drill through bed with appropriately sized drill bit USE CAUTION WHILE DRILLING Mount reservoir with aluminum mounting s...

Page 4: ...plug toward the pump hold the grey collar against the pump and gently pull the blue plug from the fitting Warning Pulling against the quick connects with excessive force may cause fitting damage Step 1 Position the fluid pump so that the inlet is positioned at or below the lowest point of the reservoir and within two feet of the reservoir Pump can be installed in any orientation This will ensure t...

Page 5: ...nal o rings inside the quick connect fittings Insert tubing into the quick connects until fully seated and pull lightly against quick connects to ensure proper installation between tank outlet to pump inlet Nozzle Installation Nozzle sizing is a function of horsepower which approximates the engine airflow and boost which approximates intake charge heat Recommended starting points HP Nozzle 1 Nozzl...

Page 6: ... be mounted almost anywhere at or before the inlet to the intake They must be located after the turbo and intercooler however Ideal locations are usually immediately before the intake itself on the tube coming from the intercooler outlet Ensure that the nozzle has a clear spray pattern into the airflow and that the tip of the nozzle is flush with the inner wall of the pipe or protruding slightly i...

Page 7: ...mended location is after the EGR throttle plate indicated by arrow in photo Tip It is recommended that the cast elbow be removed before drilling and tapping Tip Mount nozzles in the middle of the elbow on the front side approx 3 apart so spray is 90º to airflow Tip To make sure there is no pooling of fluid while injecting make sure nozzle tip is at least flush with the inside of the elbow when tig...

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Page 11: ...inks in the tubing and insert tubing into quick disconnects until fully seated Gently pull on tubing to ensure a good connection Use tie wraps to help route tubing and to ensure it doesn t contact moving or hot parts in the engine compartment The check valve assembly will ensure that boost pressure does not back feed air into the system or siphon due to engine vacuum Ensure the check valve is inst...

Page 12: ...sections Installation Electrical Step 1 Variable Controller Installation Mount controller in desired location using a 52mm gauge pod Connect vacuum boost hose black silicon hose included in kit to tubing coming from the controller to an accurate boost source using included brass hose barb fitting and supplied 1 8 boost line Secure connections with tie wraps CAUTION Disconnect the negative battery ...

Page 13: ...e screen When injection is turned Off the graph will display the text Off Dual Stage Systems Only When a second stage of water methanol is activated a asterisk will appear where PSI is located alerting the user or both stages injecting To enter the setting screens press the red button directly under the arrow on the bottom right CAUTION Do not operate the prime button when the engine is not runnin...

Page 14: ... setting to avoid fault code Press the red button underneath the arrow pointing right to move to setting screen 4 Text Color Setting screen 4 see right is used to select what text color will be displayed on screen Using the red buttons below the up and down arrows adjust the color to the desired setting Red Blue Green Yellow Orange Purple White available Press the red button underneath the arrow p...

Page 15: ...nly function as a boost gauge Controller Operation Example For the middle line the chart shows the Start dial at 6 psi and the Full dial at 13 psi At 6 psig of boost pressure the pump will operate at 10 At 13 psig of boost pressure the pump will deliver 100 of injection pressure For boost pressure readings between the Start and Full settings the controller will linearly adjust the pump pressure as...

Page 16: ... solenoid not opening to engage a second stage of water methanol the psi reading on the main screen will turn to stars and begin flashing If this occurs fix the problem and press the middle red button to clear the code Testing the System Step 1 Priming The System Before operating the system it is recommended that the lines are first primed with fluid and the spray pattern checked Fill reservoir wi...

Page 17: ...he Boost Cooler has been designed to operate with high concentrations of methanol Oil or other additives are not required for system lubrication and can cause damage to the system Contaminants in the fluid such as dirt can damage the system Ensure that dirt and debris do not fall into the tank Do not use Teflon tape or paste to seal connections These sealers are not as effective as the Goop sealan...

Page 18: ... reason of use or sale of any such equipment The BUYER is responsible to obey all applicable federal state and local laws statutes and ordinances when operating his her vehicle and the BUYER agrees to hold SELLER harmless from any violation thereof The SELLER assumes no liability regarding the improper installation or misapplication of its products It is the installer s responsibility to check for...

Page 19: ...t be provided in order to obtain an RMA Return Merchandise Authorization number prior to returning Product Distributor Dealer Warranty All customers dealers must deal directly with Snow Performance to receive warranty No warranty will be issued through a distributor for any reason Return Policy All returns must be called in for RMA Snow Performance will not take used kits or parts for refund If yo...

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