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Please take a few moments to review this manual thoroughly before you begin work, for a few reasons:
1. A quick parts check to make certain your kit is complete (See shipper parts list in this manual). If you discover shipping damage or shortage, please call our office immediately.
2. Take a look at exactly what you are going to need in terms of tools, time, and experience.
3. Review our limited warranty with care. When unpacking the supercharger kit DO NOT lift the supercharger
4. assembly by the black plastic bypass actuator. This is pre-set from the factory and can be altered if used as a lifting point!
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LS7 2006 7.0L V-8 (LS7) for Chevrolet Corvette Z06. PONTIAC, Mich. - GM engineers have achieved a feat many specu- lated was not possible. The new LS7 7.0-liter OHV (overhead valve) V-8 engine for the 2006 ZO6 Corvette will not only achieve 500 horsepower but will be capable of running up to 7100 rpm. The previous limit was 6600 rpm in the 6.0-liter LS2.
With this new engine GM is showing multi-valve overhead cam performance is achievable with a two-valve cam-in-block engine. For the new ZO6, higher rpm allows the driver to remain in first gear to just over 60 mph, contributes to higher top speed and improves overall vehicle performance. The LS7 is one of the first automotive OHV production engines in the industry capable of over 7000 rpm.
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It is not at all uncommon to see Chrysler WCFB dual-four carburetors on a Chevrolet Intake manifold. Actually, any Chevrolet WCFB, Chrysler dual WCFB, some Chrysler single, Studebaker, Pontiac, and several others go right on the Chevrolet dual-four manifold — and look basically correct. The overall direction of this article is to give you enough background and technical data so you will be able to Identify a Chevrolet dual-four carburetor from Chrysler (and some others), and hopefully, make the correct purchase — not an unhappy one!
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This Borla Performance X-Pipe (Part number 60089) has been designed for 2005-2008 Chevrolet Corvette C6 equipped with a 5.7L V-8 engine and automatic transmission or manual transmissions. Borla Performance Industries recommends that an exhaust shop or professional after market parts installer, who has all the necessary equipment, tools and experienced personnel needed for proper installation, should perform the installation of this system. However, if you decide to perform the installation, we recommend someone should help you. Ensure the installer uses all under car safety precautions including eye protection.
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Specially designed Chevrolet Corvette adapters (see Figure 1) can be used with the Universal Measuring System’s (UMS) pinchweld stands/adapter tubes or with Universal Anchoring System (UAS) bases. The adapters allow the positive anchoring of Chevrolet Corvettes (1997 -).
The Corvette anchoring components allow attachment of hold down brackets to oval holes on underside of vehicles rocker panels. The hold down brackets then mount to either UMS basic stands/adapter tubes or to clamp bar tubes inserted in UAS bases.
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This Borla Performance Cat-Back™ Exhaust System (Part number 140265) has been designed for the 2006-2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 equipped with a 7.0L V-8 engine and manual transmissions. Caution!!! Never work on a hot exhaust system. Serious injury in the form of burns can result If the vehicle has been in use and the exhaust system is hot, allow vehicle to cool for at least 1 hour. Always wear eye protection when working under any vehicle.
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The Chevrolet Corvette is a world-class sports car with outstanding road performance and unique styling. In designing the Corvette, General Motors engineers had the mandate to develop a vehicle design that communicated unrivaled performance and style, while reducing weight for fuel efficiency and acceleration.
One component of the interior design is the brake pedal. The brake pedal was originally designed as a welded steel assembly that was heavy and required finish treatments for appearance.
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Removal and Installation
NOTE: The following removal and installation procedures apply to all original equipment instrument panel (04320) mounted audio units on Ford F-150 vehicle.
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301). For additional information, refer to Section 414-01.
2. Remove the center instrument panel finish panel.
- Rotate the center instrument panel finish panel vents inward.
- Through the vent openings, grasp the center instrument panel finish panel and pull outward.
- Remove the center instrument panel finish panel.
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Introduction: Remove/Install rear axle mounting bushes in Ford Fiesta IV. Can be used in situ œ no need to remove the rear trailing link assembly from vehicle. Applications: Ford Fiesta IV -1996 onwards.
Operation
DO NOT USE AN IMPACT WRENCH WITH THIS TOOL.
1. Before working under the vehicle ensure that it is adequately supported on axle stands.
2. Thoroughly lubricate the screw rod threads each time the tool is used.
3. Remove the rear wheels to gain access to the bush housings at the top of each trailing arm. For a detailed and up to date break down of this procedure refer to the vehicle manufacturer‘s service instructions, or a proprietary manual.
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The Technical Partnership Manual contains four distinct sections :
• Technical Bulletins Keeping you in-touch with technical innovations and fitting hints. This section is colour coded by product type - outlined at the start of the sections - allowing easy location of the various product types.
• Warranty System - Contacts/Procedures How to operate the warranty system and who to talk to in case of difficulties.
• Technical Support Prospectus What we can do for you and your customers, e.g. training and publications.
• COSHH Handling product safely.
• All sections (except COSHH) contain a dedicated index which links subjects to reference numbers and also serves as an archive/update showing ‘latest’ and ‘previous’ issue dates.
• The index is updated and accompanies each new issue to ensure easy ‘housekeeping’
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