I really don't want to remove the supercharger or the I/C. Can I just buy some TB Cleaner and spray in the TB to clean it up? Or will this hurt the S/C?

Ryan

 

ttt

I'd like to know what the p/n's are also.

Great write-up. Gonna have to do this as soon as I can.

--Rip

 

I thought so to. About a month ago when my first plug blew, I used a product called seafoam, or something like that. Used the whole can. When I took the S/C and I/C out last weekend, it still looked like crap. I think the only way to ensure you clean the intake thoroughly is to take it apart.

 

Well done Maxpower!!!!! thankyou for enlightening us on a crummy subject...

 

yea i wouldnt want to be running any solvents through there. it might not hurt anything but who would want to take a chance on eating off the rotor coating

 

If your truck has over (or close to) 30K miles and since the blower is already off, it is an opportune time to drain the supercharger oil then refill once it is reinstalled.

 

anyone

 

Excellent info...

 

Maxpower,

That is an awesome write up. I did just that this past weekend but went a step head of you and removed the manifold also. What an oily mess. I used 5 cans of carb cleaner. Taking it apart was the easy part putting it back together was a pain in the a$$. How does the truck feel now??? Mine feels much stronger now.... I recommend that this needs to be at least once for anybody who is willingly to go through labor or pay to have someone else do it... Congrats on the task..... I am sure glad I did it..

 

AZ,
did you replace the bolts and gaskets??

 

The gaskets yes bolts no. I did not know about the torque thing on the bolts and I always replace gaskets. This was my first time doing this so I took my time and marked everything.

 

do you have any part number for the gaskets? about how much did you get them for?

thanks

 

This may be a dumb question since I have not looked, but is it easier to change spark plugs while doing this (supercharger removed). I will be changing plugs soon and after seeing this post will now be cleaning the I/C as well.

How much and what kind of oil do you use for the supercharger?

thanks


Frank H.

 

Yes, it's much easier to change the plugs with the s/c off--according to guys who have done it.

For s/c'r oil, go to a Pontiac(some Chevy's too) Dealer and ask for their s/c oil. It's the same as ours(made or supplied br Eaton) but at about 1/2 Ford's price.

Dan

 

I'm thinking of installing an AED kit for my Ford Crown Vic, which uses an Eaton blower SIMILAR to the Lightning's...

How often do I need to clean the intercooler and change the S/C oil?

Couldn't I use some type of synthetic oil for the S/C or does it have to be "Eaton Supercharger oil"?

Why does the Intercooler get so dirty?