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Nissan 350Z HKS SuperCharger - Let's Get Blown

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  • Turbo Install 350Z Front View
    The good thing about HKS' GT supercharger kit is that it's all bolt-on and tuned, ready to go. Since the install requires you to work with your car's fuel components, it's a necessity for you to disconnect your battery before touching anything. Working in a well-ventilated area would also be helpful.
    Turbo Install 350Z Front View
    The good thing about HKS' GT supercharger kit is that it's all bolt-on and tuned, ready to
  • Turbo Install 350Z Theres Going To Be
    There's going to be a lot of removing/relocating of factory parts and you'll start by removing the front bumper, strut tower bar, air box, mass air flow (MAF) sensor and bumper reinforcement. Do this with some friends to save some time.
    Turbo Install 350Z Theres Going To Be
    There's going to be a lot of removing/relocating of factory parts and you'll start by remo
  • Turbo Install 350Z Youll Change The Fuel Pump
    You'll change the fuel pump next and you can access it by looking under the rear cover behind the passenger seat. Cover the area with some shop rags in the event you spill some gas and carefully remove the factory fuel pump. Install the HKS fuel pump in the reverse order of removal.
    Turbo Install 350Z Youll Change The Fuel Pump
    You'll change the fuel pump next and you can access it by looking under the rear cover beh
  • Turbo Install 350Z More Fuel Is Required
    More fuel is required when using a supercharger system, so HKS provides additional injectors, which can be installed after removing the intake plenum cover. The injectors must be pre-assembled to the intake plenum.
    Turbo Install 350Z More Fuel Is Required
    More fuel is required when using a supercharger system, so HKS provides additional injecto
  • Turbo Install 350Z Add The Fuel Line Adapter
    Add the fuel line adapter between the fuel feed hose and fuel sub tube. Install the fuel rail assembly and secure the tabs on the mounting clips facing outward. These must be facing outward; otherwise fuel can hit it.
    Turbo Install 350Z Add The Fuel Line Adapter
    Add the fuel line adapter between the fuel feed hose and fuel sub tube. Install the fuel r
  • Turbo Install 350Z Assemble The Gt Super Charger
    Assemble the GT Supercharger unit per HKS' detailed instructions, taking note of the tensioner pulley installation order (tensioner pulley #1 is used here). Install the relief valve and your MAF sensor to the provided HKS piping.
    Turbo Install 350Z Assemble The Gt Super Charger
    Assemble the GT Supercharger unit per HKS' detailed instructions, taking note of the tensi
  • Turbo Install 350Z Remove These Bolts
    Remove these 10 stock bolts as shown; this is where the GT Supercharger will mount to. Replace the power steering pump bracket bolt with the supplied bolt; it'll give the supercharger more clearance to fit.
    Turbo Install 350Z Remove These Bolts
    Remove these 10 stock bolts as shown; this is where the GT Supercharger will mount to. Rep
  • Turbo Install 350Z Modify The Factory Ac Pipe
    Modify the factory A/C pipe to avoid contact with the pipe we discussed in step #6. You'll use a supplied bracket to relocate the A/C pipe.
    Turbo Install 350Z Modify The Factory Ac Pipe
    Modify the factory A/C pipe to avoid contact with the pipe we discussed in step #6. You'll
  • Turbo Install 350Z Attach The Gt
    Attach the GT Supercharger assembly onto the engine, then install idler pulley #2 onto the bearing assembly.
    Turbo Install 350Z Attach The Gt
    Attach the GT Supercharger assembly onto the engine, then install idler pulley #2 onto the
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