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Today I received a Saleen Series VI S/C Maintenance Manual. Unfortunately it isn't in a PDF. Here are the highlights.
SALEEN SERIES VI SUPERCHARGER FOR 2005-07 MUSTANG MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Very little maintenance is required for your Series VI supercharger. There are two key fluids involved in the kit which you should pay attention to. Please hold on to the installation manual for the supercharger kit to aid in the location and identification of the components
1. The oil in the front (gear case) of the supercharger is refilled via a brass plug on the driver’s side. The plug is underneath the water crossover of a completely installed kit. The supercharger takes a full pint of oil. The oil that the supercharger is delivered with will last 50,000 miles. A 5W-50 oil may be substituted but will need to be changed every 5000 miles. When changing the oil, be sure to completely siphon all of the oil out of the gear case.
2. The supercharger kit comes complete with an independent coolant system. Regularly check the fluid level of the intercooler system. The fluid should reach the bottom of the neck of the recovery tank when the system is cold. With the water pump on (key on or car on), check as often as every couple of oil changes that the fluid is circulating. If it is not, purge the system per the instructions in the supercharger installation manual.
Change the fluid in the intercooler system as often as the radiator fluid is changed, using a 50/50 mix of antifreeze and water.
If you have any questions, please call Saleen at 800-888-8945.
*note: there is no warranty on the supercharger in the aftermarket unless supplied by the installer.
Communication With a Saleen-Calibrated PCM (Powertrain Control Module)
·The PCM in each Saleen vehicle is programmed with specific performance and calibration data.
·Saleen-programmed PCMs have a unique “PCM ID” number. This number can be found on the Saleen label affixed to the PCM or it can be looked up using a diagnostic tool (IDS, WDS, or NGS; for 2005 and newer vehicles [except S7] always use IDS if available). All Saleen PCM ID numbers end in “.HEX”
·PCMs in Saleen vehicles can ONLY be re-programmed (re-flashed) by Saleen. If re-programming is needed, the PCM must be sent back to Saleen.
·A P0605 DTC will be present in each Saleen-programmed PCM. This code can not be permanently cleared.
·When using an IDS or WDS diagnostic tool to access Saleen-programmed PCMs, the tool may prompt you to upgrade the PCM to the latest Ford stock program. DO NOT DO THIS. If the PCM is programmed to the Ford stock program, or any other program, the engine will not run properly and Saleen will void the vehicle warranty.
* for more information, refer to the provided copy of Saleen Technical Service Bulletin STB06-005a
Rotor Clash on Twin-Screw Supercharger
The Saleen Series IV and Series VI superchargers are extremely efficient twin-screw style superchargers. They are chosen for their excellent power delivery characteristics, and for their ability to keep air temperature cool and maintain high boost under harsh operating conditions.
The twin-screw style superchargers feature tightly bound rotors. As a result of the tight tolerances, the rotors are relatively loose when cold and when the engine is running at idle. This causes a whirring noise to emanate from the core of the supercharger which is known as “rotor clash.”
If a twin-screw supercharger is noisy when cold and running at idle speeds, but the noise subsides as the car (and the supercharger) warms up, and as engine speeds climb into normal driving speeds, the supercharger may be considered to be operating properly.
All superchargers are carefully examined after being assembled, and are pressure tested before shipment. The Series VI unit is also subjected to a special test stand where it is run at high velocity; the noise level from the supercharger is measured and compared to a pre-determined standard to ensure that all moving parts are properly installed and working as designed.
An easy field test for a supercharged vehicle is to compare it to an equivalent Saleen supercharged vehicle.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at 800-888-8945.
SALEEN SERIES VI SUPERCHARGER FOR 2005-07 MUSTANG MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Very little maintenance is required for your Series VI supercharger. There are two key fluids involved in the kit which you should pay attention to. Please hold on to the installation manual for the supercharger kit to aid in the location and identification of the components
1. The oil in the front (gear case) of the supercharger is refilled via a brass plug on the driver’s side. The plug is underneath the water crossover of a completely installed kit. The supercharger takes a full pint of oil. The oil that the supercharger is delivered with will last 50,000 miles. A 5W-50 oil may be substituted but will need to be changed every 5000 miles. When changing the oil, be sure to completely siphon all of the oil out of the gear case.
2. The supercharger kit comes complete with an independent coolant system. Regularly check the fluid level of the intercooler system. The fluid should reach the bottom of the neck of the recovery tank when the system is cold. With the water pump on (key on or car on), check as often as every couple of oil changes that the fluid is circulating. If it is not, purge the system per the instructions in the supercharger installation manual.
Change the fluid in the intercooler system as often as the radiator fluid is changed, using a 50/50 mix of antifreeze and water.
If you have any questions, please call Saleen at 800-888-8945.
*note: there is no warranty on the supercharger in the aftermarket unless supplied by the installer.
Communication With a Saleen-Calibrated PCM (Powertrain Control Module)
·The PCM in each Saleen vehicle is programmed with specific performance and calibration data.
·Saleen-programmed PCMs have a unique “PCM ID” number. This number can be found on the Saleen label affixed to the PCM or it can be looked up using a diagnostic tool (IDS, WDS, or NGS; for 2005 and newer vehicles [except S7] always use IDS if available). All Saleen PCM ID numbers end in “.HEX”
·PCMs in Saleen vehicles can ONLY be re-programmed (re-flashed) by Saleen. If re-programming is needed, the PCM must be sent back to Saleen.
·A P0605 DTC will be present in each Saleen-programmed PCM. This code can not be permanently cleared.
·When using an IDS or WDS diagnostic tool to access Saleen-programmed PCMs, the tool may prompt you to upgrade the PCM to the latest Ford stock program. DO NOT DO THIS. If the PCM is programmed to the Ford stock program, or any other program, the engine will not run properly and Saleen will void the vehicle warranty.
* for more information, refer to the provided copy of Saleen Technical Service Bulletin STB06-005a
Rotor Clash on Twin-Screw Supercharger
The Saleen Series IV and Series VI superchargers are extremely efficient twin-screw style superchargers. They are chosen for their excellent power delivery characteristics, and for their ability to keep air temperature cool and maintain high boost under harsh operating conditions.
The twin-screw style superchargers feature tightly bound rotors. As a result of the tight tolerances, the rotors are relatively loose when cold and when the engine is running at idle. This causes a whirring noise to emanate from the core of the supercharger which is known as “rotor clash.”
If a twin-screw supercharger is noisy when cold and running at idle speeds, but the noise subsides as the car (and the supercharger) warms up, and as engine speeds climb into normal driving speeds, the supercharger may be considered to be operating properly.
All superchargers are carefully examined after being assembled, and are pressure tested before shipment. The Series VI unit is also subjected to a special test stand where it is run at high velocity; the noise level from the supercharger is measured and compared to a pre-determined standard to ensure that all moving parts are properly installed and working as designed.
An easy field test for a supercharged vehicle is to compare it to an equivalent Saleen supercharged vehicle.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at 800-888-8945.
