Part no: enpp-1061-1063, enpp-1067-1069

Product: ScienceofSpeed Supercharger System

Fitment: S2000, all years
Last revision: 3/4/17

No warranty is made or implied for products sold through ScienceofSpeed against protection from damage, injury, or death. Under consideration for the purchase of these components, the buyer
agrees to release, indemnify and hold ScienceofSpeed harmless for, and assume all risk of any injury or damages that may arise from the installation or use of these components. Installation of these
products must be performed by a competent and knowledgeable installer. Some items may only be used off road in some states. User assumes full risk. ScienceofSpeed is not responsible for errors,
typographical, or otherwise, in this installation guide.

Please note:
• See ways in which we can improve this guide? Please e-mail info@ScienceofSpeed.com.
• Professional installation recommended.
• Factory service manual recommended.
• Certain aftermarket shock tower bars may require removal to fit the supercharger system.
• We recommend that all removed components be retained, and returned to customer upon completion.
• Supercharger is sealed from the factory. Take care to not introduce foreign contaminants into supercharger (once seal is
removed). Damage from foreign contaminants is not covered under warranty.
• Estimated completion time:
1. standard aftercooled supercharger, 2000-05: 14 hrs
2. standard aftercooled supercharger, 2006-09: 12 hrs

Before beginning installation:

• Note that some steps are specific to certain years. Read and note where specific steps are exclusive to certain years.
• For installations with the oil fed supercharger, the oil will be drained to install the oil drain return fittings. This is a good
time to complete an oil change on the vehicle. Have a Honda oil filter (part no. 15400-PCX-004) & oil (10W40
recommended) available.
• 2000-2005 only: ScienceofSpeed strongly recommends factory fuel injectors with more than 60k miles to be professionally
cleaned and flow tested prior to installation of this supercharger system. We recommend RC Engineering for cleaning and
flow testing. RC Engineering: (310) 320-2277.
• Before installing, inspect, wash, and blow dry any components such as inlet, intercooler, oil hoses, and water hoses to
remove any possible contamination.
• Please note that once the installation is complete, ScienceofSpeed recommends dyno testing to verify performance and
fuel curves.

Length reference (use for checking fastener lengths, etc.):

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Required:
screw drivers (phillips no. 2, flat no. 1)
socket set & wrench (10, 12, 13, 14, 17, 19mm)
wrench set, metric (14, 17mm)
wrench, metric allen socket set (4, 8mm)
wrench, SAE allen socket set (5/32, 3/16")
wrench, adjustable
wrench, torque (7-53 lbf-ft) (a more precise torque wrench is suggested for 5x30 bolts (84 lbf-in) is suggested
wrench, torque (192 lbf-ft)
crankshaft pulley removal tool (Honda part no. 07JAB-001040A & 07JAB-001020A or aftermarket Powerbuilt part no.
648796 – search Amazon.com for “Powerbuilt 648796”)
breaker bar (if aftermarket tool used)
pliers
hole saw, 1 3/8" (35mm)
wire cutter
wire stripper
terminal crimper
razor blade (or hose shears)
optional: 7mm nut driver (otherwise Phillips screw driver may be used)

Installation:

INSTALLATION PREPARATION
• Disconnect battery.
• Remove fuel fill cap.
• Remove & inspect spark plugs. Replacement highly recommended if worn.
• ScienceofSpeed recommended replacement (contact ScienceofSpeed, we stock these spark plugs):
o for up to 425 bhp: factory or NGK Iridium IX no. 7 (BKR7EIX-11).
o in excess of 425 bhp: NGK Iridium IX no. 8 (BKR8EIX-11).
• Adjust spark plug gap. Reduce the gap from the factory preset .044" by .004" less for every 50 bhp added. For
example, an application producing a 100 bhp gain should use a .036" gap (.044" - .008"). Be careful to not
damage the fragile electrode.

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INSTALL FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY (2000-2005 only)
• Open trunk, and remove spare tire trunk panel (3
pull clips). Next, pull back side trunk panel (2
push-in clips). Lastly, remove spare tire assembly.

• In interior, with top up, remove rear trim panel (3

push-in clips). Next, remove rear lower panel. This
will expose the top of the fuel tank.

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 • From the trunk, the four push-in clips securing the
rear lower interior panel will be exposed (see
photo). Using pliers, gently remove these clips and
pop up into the interior.

• Remove fuel tank top panel (3 Phillips screws). Disconnect exposed electrical plug. Lastly, remove fuel hoses.
• Place rags down in interior to catch fuel that will
drip from fuel pump carrier assembly when
removed. Remove fuel pump carrier assembly
from fuel tank by lifting up 2-3" then rotating top of
fuel pump carrier down so that fuel level sensor
float remains in tank then lift assembly out of tank.

IMPORTANT! Take care to not scratch coating on

fuel tank level float. Also, take care to not bend
float arm.

1 fuel pump
• Remove factory fuel pump and inspect filter sock. Clean as needed, then replace pump with supplied pump making
sure to place new pump in same orientation as old pump.
• Replace fuel pump / carrier assembly, hoses, electrical plug, panel, and interior panels at this time.
SUPERCHARGER MOUNTING BRACKETS INSTALLATION
• Remove factory air box assembly. Unclip hoses from back of air box, but leave in place.
• Remove factory serpentine accessory belt by placing 14mm box wrench on tensioner pulley bolt and rotating
counterclockwise.

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• 2000-05: remove upper and lower 3.5mm vacuum
hoses from front of vacuum hard lines.

Remove air valve shown from factory air box in

prior step.

• 2000-05 only: Remove rear upper and lower

vacuum hoses from vacuum hard line shown.

• Locate hard line shown. Remove hard line and

short hose joining valve cover vent and hard line.

Retain hose clamps for future use.

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1 fitting, 5/16" hose coupler
• Pull back hose clamps securing water lines on
cylinder head and throttle body. Rotate hoses so
that they point at each other. Install 5/16” hose
coupler fitting and replace both pairs of hose
clamps.

• 2006-2009 only: remove air temperature sensor from intake and retain sensor for future use.
• 2000-05 only: locate air control box which is located on front cross member under factory air box assembly in front
of pump pulley (pictured below). Remove air control box and pull out of the way to gain access to the crankshaft
pulley.
• Remove crankshaft pulley. Bolt is secured with 192 lbf-ft from the factory. The factory or aftermarket equivalent
crankshaft pulley removal tool recommended.
1 pulley, crankshaft
• Install supplied crankshaft pulley with threaded holes. Torque: 192 lbf-ft (260 N-m).
1 pulley, crankshaft adaptor
• Making sure mating surfaces of crankshaft pulley and crankshaft pulley adaptor are clean and free of debris, slip
adaptor over crankshaft pulley and align threaded holes.
6 bolt, 5x30mm socket head
1 thread locker, semi-permanent (Loctite Blue)
• Apply semi-permanent thread locker (Loctite Blue) to threads of 5x30mm socket head bolts and secure adaptor to
crankshaft pulley in a star pattern leading to final torque. Torque: 84 lbf-in (9.5 N-m).

IMPORTANT! Applying more torque to these bolts than specified may cause bolt failure. Do not apply more than 84
lbf-in (NOT lbf-ft). Many standard torque wrenches are not capable of applying this low of a torque value precisely.
A precise torque wrench must be used.

• Replace factory serpentine accessory belt, but leave belt off alternator pulley at this time.
• Remove upper alternator flange hex bolt (labeled
“7” in diagram).

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1 bolt, 5x25 Phillips Pan
1 spacer, 5/8” long
1 hose, 3.5mm 20" long vacuum
• 2000-05 only: Replace air control box assembly to
cross member.

Relocate air control valve to air control box using

5/8” long spacer between box and valve’s bracket
and 5x25mm Phillips pan screw as shown.

Install 20” long 3.5mm hose between air control

valve and lower vacuum hard line (located under
fuel rail). Reuse the factory hose between the
upper vacuum hard line and air control box. Install
this hose to upper vacuum hard line.

• 2006-2009 only: Remove bracket and disconnect

harness.

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 The following steps including the installation of the
mounting brackets are crucial to proper installation. Please
pay attention to the order and details of these steps.
1 bracket, alternator
1 bolt, 10x60 flange hex
• Install alternator bracket in the position of the
alternator bolt removed in the last step. Using the
supplied 10x60mm FH bolt, loosely fasten
alternator bracket at the approximate angle shown
in the photo.

• Remove 10x45mm FH bolt from timing belt cover

as shown.

1 bracket, VTEC plate

1 fitting, 1/8" NPT - AN-3 adaptor
1 tape, thread sealant
• Apply thread sealant tape to oil feed fitting’s pipe thread. Do not install thread sealant tape to flare side of fitting.
Install oil feed fitting and secure into VTEC plate’s threaded hole.

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1 bracket, VTEC sub plate
3 bolt, 8x40mm flange hex
• Inspect, wash, and blow dry oil passage ports in
VTEC solenoid to remove any possible
contamination.

Assemble VTEC sub bracket to VTEC bracket as

shown using three 8x40mm FH bolts. Torque: 16
lbf-ft (22 N-m)

• Remove VTEC solenoid from cylinder head. Note that oil will drip from cylinder head. Place a rag under the solenoid
and cylinder head to prevent oil from dripping on the exhaust manifold. Inspect VTEC gasket. If the gasket shows
existing signs of leakage, replace gasket (Honda part no. 15825-PCX-015).
1 gasket, VTEC spool valve
3 bolt, 6x70 flange hex
• Install supplied VTEC solenoid gasket to engine
side of VTEC plate. Loosely install VTEC plate and
VTEC solenoid (with existing VTEC gasket
installed in solenoid) and new gasket in place in
VTEC bracket to cylinder head using supplied
6x70 FH bolts. Leave loosely assembled, do not
torque.

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 • Reuse 10x45mm FH bolt (removed from front
timing cover) through rear of VTEC plate into
cylinder head. Leave loosely assembled, do not
torque.

Note: do not use pointed tip 10x45mm FH bolt

removed from alternator in prior step.

Note: the factory heat shield may need to be bent

back slightly if there is a conflict with the VTEC
bracket (varies between engines).

1 bolt, 10x110 flange hex

• Next, install 10x110mm flange hex bolt through
VTEC sub bracket as shown. Leave loosely
assembled, do not torque.

• Make sure 10x110, 10x45, and 6x70mm bolts are finger tightened.
• Important: the bolts must be torqued in this sequence:
1. 10x110mm torque = 33 lbf-ft (44 N-m)
2. 10x45mm torque = 33 lbf-ft (44 N-m)
3. 6x70mm torque = 9 lbf-ft (12 N-m)
• Reconnect VTEC solenoid and pressure switch plug and replace plug on stay bracket.

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SUPERCHARGER OIL FEED & DRAIN INSTALLATION
1 feed fitting & crush washer (included w/ supercharger)
1 fitting, 1/8" NPT - AN-3 adaptor
• Install and tighten oil feed fitting on top most port
of supercharger as shown using supplied crush
washer. Do not apply thread sealant to this fitting’s
threads.

Next, install adaptor to threaded hole in this fitting.

Thread tape is not required on either the flared

1 drain fitting (included w/ supercharger)

• Apply thread sealant tape to drain fitting and install
to supercharger in lower port as shown.

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VOLUTE CLOCKING
The supercharger volute and fittings need to
be configured for the S2000.

CAUTION! The volute is the outer shell that is the

discharge side of the supercharger. It is secured to
the body of the supercharger by bolts and retainer
tabs. Use extreme caution when manipulating the
volute as the fins of the supercharger impeller are
fragile.
• Remove three 2-hole tabs and bolts that secure
volute. Rotate volute to approximate location as
shown (note the supercharger drain is located in
the between the lower and middle tabs).

Install bolts into tabs, but leave loose for final

clocking once installed.

SUPERCHARGER INSTALLATION
1 supercharger assembly
• If not yet removed, remove these two bolts.

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 1 bracket, main supercharger mounting
3 bolt, 12x40 flat socket
1 bolt, 12x25 flat socket
4 rubber isolator bushing
• Apply a small amount of anti-seize paste to
threads & mating surface of flat socket bolts.

Set supercharger onto main supercharger

mounting bracket. Thread 12x25 cap head bolt
into center mounting hole and three 12x40 cap
head bolt into outer mounting holes as shown.

Do not yet torque.

Lastly, install four rubber isolator bushings into

holes on edge of bracket assembly as shown.
Place the side of the bushing with the purple and
white dots on the supercharger side of the bracket.
Make sure rubber isolators are fully compressed
and not binding at an angle.
2 bolt, 1/4"-20x2.5" flat socket
• Apply a small amount of anti-seize paste to threads & mating surface of flat socket bolts.

Insert 1/4”-20x2.5” bolts through main mounting bracket.

Next, torque outer 12x40 bolts to 52 lbf-ft (71 N-m) and then inner 12x25 bolt to 52 lbf-ft (71 N-m), and lastly torque
1/4” bolts to 12 lbf-ft (16 N-m).

BELT TENSIONER ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

1 tensioner locating block
1 bolt, tensioner
1 washer, thrust w/ large hole
1 bolt, tensioner pulley
1 washer, thrust w/ small hole
1 packet, anti-seize
• Slip tensioner bolt into tensioner locating block with
thrust washer (large hole) behind bolt as shown.

Next, thread tensioner pulley bolt on to tensioner bolt

as shown. The thrust washer (small hole) should be
installed as shown.

The final assembly should look as shown.

IMPORTANT! Before continuing, apply anti-seize

grease to the tensioner bolt threads, tensioner pulley
bolt threads, behind the “large hole” thrust washer,
and within the bore of the tensioner locating block.
Failure to apply grease may result in damage.

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2 bolt, 6x25mm flange hex
• Next, install the assembly as shown on to the
supercharger mounting bracket. Note that the
assembly is placed on the front side of the bracket
(see second photo below).

Secure the tensioner locating block to the plate with

the supplied 6x25mm FH bolts. Torque = 9 lbf-ft (12
N-m).

1 pulley, tensioner smooth

1 spacer, thick stepped pulley
1 spacer, thin stepped pulley
1 nut, 10x1.5mm standard hex
1 washer, Nordlock locking (pair)
• Next, turn the assembly over to expose the tensioner
pulley bolt’s threads. In this order, assemble these
parts on to the tensioner pulley bolt.

1. “thick” spacer
2. pulley
3. “thin” spacer
4. 10mm flat washer
5. 10mm lock washer
6. 10mm jam nut

Leave pulley assembly loosely assembled, do not

torque.

• The assembly will now look as shown.

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 1 pulley, supercharger drive
1 pulley fitting kit (stepped washer, flat washer, keyway, bolt)
1 thread locker, semi-permanent (Loctite Blue)
• Next, install the pulley to the supercharger driveshaft
as shown. Insert square key into keyway of pulley
and install this pulley/key assembly to the driveshaft.

Apply Loctite blue to 3/8”-24 bolt’s

threads, and secure bolt to
driveshaft using stepped washer
and Nord-Lock lock washer pair as
shown. Nord-Lock washers are a pre-assembled pair
as shown with “ramped” cam teeth facing each
other. One pair used between stepped washer and
bolt head. Nord-Lock washers are reusable.

Tip: wrap belt around pulley to aid in holding it in

place when torqued or use a pulley wrench to
secure. Torque: 50 lbf-ft (68 N-m).
• The assembly will now look as shown.

INSTALL SUPERCHARGER TO VEHICLE

4 bolt, 10x55mm flange hex
8 washer, snubbing
• Next, install supercharger and mounting plate into
car. Rubber isolators must already be installed to
four mounting points on main bracket. Use four
supplied 10x55 FH bolts for mounting. Place one
snubbing washer on both the front and rear of each
rubber isolator (total of 8 pieces). Secure three
mounting points to VTEC bracket first (leave loose at
this time). Then, rotate alternator bracket into
alignment and install the last 10x55 FH bolt to
alternator bracket. Leave all 10x55 FH bolts loose
at this time.

IMPORTANT! Snubbing washers must be installed

on the front and rear of each rubber isolator for
proper belt alignment.

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• Remove factory serpentine belt from alternator pulley if installed (do not remove entire belt) by rotating tensioner pulley
bolt counterclockwise with 14mm box wrench to gain access to alternator
• Next, secure 10x60 FH bolt securing alternator bracket to alternator. Torque = 33 lbf-ft (44 N-m).
• Lastly, torque all four 10x55 flange hex mounting bolts. Torque = 33 lbf-ft (44 N-m).
• Replace factory serpentine belt to alternator pulley.

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INSTALL SUPERCHARGER BELT
1 belt, supercharger
• With supercharger tensioner pulley nut slightly loose,
back tensioner away from supercharger pulley.
Install supplied supercharger belt as shown.

• Rotate tensioner screw (14mm hex)

counterclockwise to tension belt.

Belt tension can be checked by twisting the straight

segment of belt to the right by twisting the belt
between your thumb and pointer finger. Proper
tension is achieved by being able to rotate the belt
90 degrees with these two fingers. Increase tension
if the belt rotates further than 90 degrees and loosen
tension if the belt rotates less than 90 degrees.

Fasten tensioner pulley nut once proper tension is

achieved. Torque: 31 lbf-ft (42 N-m). IMPORTANT!
Do not over torque or damage to bolt may occur.

Please note that the belt will stretch in the first 5

minutes of running the engine and belt tension will
need to be verified again at this time.

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INSTALL OIL FEED AND DRAIN (engine oil fed superchargers only)
1 oil feed line
• Install oil feed line as shown.

1 hose, 1/2" oil (20”)

2 clamp, 12-20mm hose
1 fitting, 14x1.5 - AN-8 adaptor
1 washer, 14mm aluminum crush
1 fitting, AN-8 45 deg hose adaptor
• Remove oil pan drain plug and drain engine oil.
Replace oil pan drain bolt with supplied AN-8 –
14mm adaptor using the supplied new crush washer.

Next, install ½ hose to AN-8 45 degree hose

adaptor. Install hose all the way to the third barb.
Use engine oil for lubrication. Then, install fitting /
hose assembly to adaptor on oil pan. Place both
hose clamps on to this hose and leave loose at this
time. Push hose up between wire harness and front
frame rail (see photo). Next, push on end of hose to
supercharger drain fitting and secure with one of the
hose clamps. There should be slack in the hose
allowing the hose to move freely. Lastly, secure hose
to hose fitting with remaining clamp.
• Refill engine (5 quarts) with engine oil. The engine will be topped off when ran.

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REMOVE FRONT BUMPER (aftercooled systems only)
Customers with upgraded race heat exchangers should see the
supplemental installation guide. Skip the following instructions
and continue at “WIRE WATER PUMP TO POWER” once complete.
• The heat exchanger and water pump will now be
installed by removing the front bumper. To remove
front bumper, first remove five bolts (Phillips)
securing top of bumper (under front of hood). Then,
remove two 6mm flange hex bolts as shown in photo
(one per side). Next, remove two Phillips screws
where the bumper meets the fenders. Lastly, remove
the three plastic clips under the middle of the
bumper and the three 6mm flange hex bolts on each
side of these clips.

• Next, remove two Phillips screws where the bumper

meets the fenders indicated by photo. Lastly, remove
the three plastic clips under the middle of the
bumper (use two small screw drivers or picks to
release the center pin in the clip). Lastly, remove the
three 6mm flange hex bolts on each side of these
clips.

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• Next, unclip bumper from fender by pulling down
bumper and unclipping bumper tab as shown
(bumper has a female tab that clips over a male pin
on the fender). Lift the female tab over the male pin
and pull bumper away from fender.

The bumper will now release and should be removed

(a helper will aid in the removal of the bumper).

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INSTALL HEAT EXCHANGER (aftercooled systems only)
2 spacer, 1/2" long for 6mm bolt
2 bolt, 6x25 flange hex
• Remove dryer bracket mounting bolts and install
supplied ½” long spacers behind driver bracket.
Secure bracket with supplied 6x25mm flange hex
bolts.

1 standard heat exchanger

2 bracket, standard heat exchanger
1 bolt, 8x25 flange hex
1 nut, 8mm flange
1 washer, 8mm oversized
1 spacer, ¼” long for 8mm bolt
• Secure heat exchanger to upper core support using
supplied brackets. Secure brackets to core support
with supplied 8x25 hex bolt. Install oversized 8mm
washer as shown and secure to core support as
shown using 8mm flange nut behind core support.
Place spacer between rear bracket and core
support. Leave loose at this time.

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 • Inspect A/C dryer bracket screw to make sure that it
is not impacting front of heat exchanger.

Adjust heat exchanger in brackets to make ensure

that heat exchanger is straight and parallel to the
ground.

Push back on heat exchanger as needed to make

parallel with the radiator. To mark where the hoses
will pass through the plastic radiator shroud, use a
sharp probe to pierce the radiator shroud for both the
inlet and outlet tubes of the heat exchanger from the
opposite side of the shroud (remark as needed until
marked hole is on center with each end fitting.

• 2000-05 only: remove heat exchanger to cut holes into shroud from radiator side. 2006-08 only: heat exchanger can be
left in place to cut holes from the opposite side of the shroud. Cut holes in plastic radiator shroud where marked using 1
3/8” / 35mm hole saw. If a hole saw is not available, trace a 1 3/8” hole and cut hole with razor taking care to cut as perfect
of a circle as possible.
2 grommet, rubber 1"
• Install supplied grommets as shown.

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INSTALL WATER PUMP & WATER HOSES (2000-05 only)
1 bracket, water pump mounting
• Remove two lower 6mm flange nuts from air pump
assembly and secure water pump as shown
replacing nuts (leave loose at this time).

1 water pump w/ bracket, bolt, & square nut

2 bolt, 6x12mm hex flange
2 nut, 6mm hex flange
• Leave pump loose in circular mounting bracket.
Install water pump as shown to water pump bracket
as shown (note bracket’s shorter tab is positioned
towards the outside of the car) using 6x12mm FH
bolts and 6mm flange nuts. Torque = 9 lbf-ft (12 N-
m).

Next, slide pump bracket, and rotate pump in circular

bracket to point pump to top hole cut in radiator
shroud.

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1 ring terminal, 1/4" stud, 22-18 ga
1 butt connector, 22-18 ga
1 wire, 18 ga black 8 ft long
4 zip tie, 5.6" long (narrow width)
• Install supplied ¼” ring terminal to ground (black)
wire of water pump and secure behind flange bolt as
shown (trim wire to proper length).

Next, attach power (red) wire of water pump using

supplied butt connector to supplied wire (black wire
is supplied despite positive current in order to not be
obtrusive in the engine bay).

Run wire to interior cabin along the main electrical

harness and into the cabin through the left side wire
harness grommet. Secure to electrical harness with
zip ties.

Wiring will be completed in future step.

2 clamp, 16-27mm hose
1 hose, 3/4" water 9’ long
• Rotate pump and adjust mounting depth (the
mounting bracket holes are slotted for adjustment)
so that pump points at lower hole (see photo).

Lubricate inside diameter of both grommets (engine

oil, WD40, silicone lubrication) and cut and install 8”
hose segment through lower grommet allowing hose
to pass through loop of factory air pump hose as
shown. Install one 16-27mm hose clamp on heat
exchanger side of hose. Install hose on to heat
exchanger and secure with hose clamp. Do not over
torque.

Lastly, mark and cut the hose to the proper length to

install on water pump (as shown). Install one 16-
27mm hose clamp on water pump side of hose and
secure to water pump. Do not over torque.
1 clamp, 16-27mm hose
• Cut and install 53” hose segment through top
grommet from water pump side of radiator shroud
(see photo two steps above). Install one 16-27mm
hose clamp on heat exchanger side of hose. Install
hose on to heat exchanger and secure with hose
clamp. Do not over torque.

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• Bend the tab slightly as needed to avoid contact with
hose (see photo).

• Loop the top hose around the air pump assembly as

shown. Make a broad arc so that the hose does not
kink. Route hose through frame components as
shown. Pull hose up into the engine bay.

LABEL AFTER COOLER END OF THIS HOSE

WITH A “1”.

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1 hose, 3/4" pre-formed 90 degree
3 clamp, 16-27mm hose
1 coupler, ¾” (nylon)
• Next, cut and install the ¾” coupler into a 30” hose
segment of hose. Install the other end into the long
leg of the 90 degree hose elbow. Secure both ends
with 16-27mm hose clamps. Do not over torque.

Next, install this assembly and secure short leg of 90

degree hose elbow to the top of water pump as
shown. Secure with 16-27mm hose clamp. Do not
over torque.

Route this hose through frame components as

shown. Pull this hose up into the engine bay.

LABEL AFTER COOLER END OF THIS HOSE

WITH A “2”.

Leave bumper off until installation is complete.

Skip next steps to aftercooler installation.

• The water hoses should now look as shown
(aftercooler will be installed in a future step).

2000-05 Standard Heat Exchanger Water Hose Diagram

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INSTALL WATER PUMP & WATER HOSES (2006-08 only)
1 bolt, 6x12 hex flange
1 water pump
1 bracket, water pump
2 bolt, 6x12mm hex flange
2 nut, 6mm hex flange
• Install water pump to factory threaded hole as shown
using supplied 6x12 flange hex bolt. Hoses will be
attached in following steps.

Next, install water pump as shown to water pump

bracket as shown using 6x12mm FH bolts and 6mm
flange nuts. Torque = 9 lbf-ft (12 N-m).

1 ring terminal, 1/4" stud, 22-18 ga

1 butt connector, 22-18 ga
1 wire, 18 ga (8’)
5 zip tie, 5.6" long (narrow width)
• Reference wire diagram below.
• Using supplied ring terminal, install the black ground
wire under the bolt – washer shown (trim to length).
• Next, attach power (red) wire of water pump using
supplied butt connector to supplied wire (black wire
is supplied despite positive current in order to not be
obtrusive in the engine bay).

Run wire to interior cabin along the main electrical

harness and into the cabin through the left side wire
harness grommet. Secure to electrical harness with
zip ties.

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2 hose, 3/4" pre-formed 90 degree
3 clamp, 16-27mm hose
2 fitting, 3/4" coupler

• Install hose couplers into long legs of 90 degree

hose elbows.

Place short legs of hoses on water pump side as

shown. Secure hoses using two supplied 16-27mm
hose clamps. Do not over torque.

Then, install one 16-27mm hose clamp on lower

hose’s coupler as shown.

1 hose, 3/4" water

3 clamp, 16-27mm hose
• Cut 3” long segment of ¾” hose. Lubricate inside
diameter of both grommets (engine oil, WD40,
silicone lubrication) and install hose through upper
grommet. Install hose on to coupler located on water
pump’s top hose. Secure using one 16-27mm hose
clamp. Slip another 16-27mm hose clamp (with
buckle in the same orientation as the last) on to the
hose. Install hose on to top fitting of heat exchanger
and secure hose clamp. Do not over torque.

Next, install 53” long segment of hose through lower

grommet. Slip 16-27mm hose clamp on to hose and
secure hose to heat exchanger’s lower fitting. Do not
over torque.

LABEL AFTER COOLER END OF THIS HOSE

WITH A “1”.
1 clamp, 16-27mm hose
• Next, cut and install a 48” segment of hose on to
hose coupler on water pump’s lower 90 degree hose
as shown. Secure using supplied 16-27mm hose
clamp. Do not over torque.

LABEL AFTER COOLER END OF THIS HOSE

WITH A “2”.

Route both hoses behind support structure as

shown.

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• The water hoses should now look as shown
(aftercooler will be installed in a future step).

2006-08 Standard Heat Exchanger Water Hose Diagram

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WIRE WATER PUMP TO POWER
1 terminal, female 1/4" spade, 22-18 ga
1 butt connector, 22-18 ga
1 wire, 18 ga 8 ft long
1 fuse holder w/ 5 amp fuse (w/ connector pre-installed)
• Reference wiring diagram below.
• Run the wire from the water pump through the
vehicle’s left side grommet in to the interior to reach
the fuse block located under the dash on the left side
of the vehicle (trim to length).
• Using the supplied in-line fuse holder, strip and
crimp the 22-18 ga (pink) butt connector wire end of
the fuse holder and strip and crimp to the black
water pump wire.
• Install the brown connector pre-installed on the inline
fuse holder to the interior fuse block as shown.
• Important! Verify that you have selected the correct
terminal. It is powered only when the key is turned to
the ignition-on position.

INSTALL AFTERCOOLER PLUG (2006-08 only)

1 plug, ¼” NPT
• Apply supplied Teflon tape to threads of plug and
install into aftercooler as shown.

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INSTALL AFTERCOOLER
• Drain radiator (about ½ gallon) such that coolant level is slightly below top radiator hose.
• The top radiator hose will be modified to provide
room for the aftercooler. Cut top radiator hose 1 1/8”
from the front of the radiator hose bracket as shown.

Remove cut segment from radiator.

1 hose, 30mm pre-formed "S" shape

1 tube, radiator hose coupler (aluminum)
2 clamp, 25-40mm hose
• Trim 1” from the end of the short end of the “S” pre-
formed hose.

Next, place the short end of the “S” hose over the
radiator fitting – the hose should be tight against the
coolant bottle (note hose location to coolant bottle in
photo). Mark the hose where the cut factory hose
meets the “S” hose and trim the hose to length.
Secure hose to radiator using factory clamp removed
from cut factory hose.

Use supplied aluminum hose coupler and two 25-

40mm hose clamps to secure hoses together.

IMPORTANT! Make sure radiator hose is installed

as shown with hose resting against plastic radiator
expansion tank. If the hose is cut too long, it will rub
against the aftercooler (installed at a later step)
which may result in hose failure.

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 • Route the hoses from behind the frame member into
the engine bay and below the front lateral frame
member as shown.

1 coupler, 2.75" ID x 2.0" long (silicone)

2 clamp, 60-80mm hose

• Next, route the hoses from below to the rear of the

front lateral frame member as shown. Hose “2” will
be placed on the car’s right and hose “1” on the left
as shown.

Install silicone coupler to supercharger as shown

(silicone lubricant can be used to aid installation).
Next, install two 60-80mm hose clamps on to coupler
• with buckles positioned on front of coupler with
adjusting screws exposed on top.

• Before installing aftercooler, thoroughly washer water tanks and air tanks with clean water to remove any contaminants.
Blow with compressed air dry.
1 aftercooler unit
1 silicone coupler, 2.75" ID x 3.0" long
2 clamp, 60-80mm hose
2 clamp, 16-27mm hose

• First, install silicone coupler to top tube (discharge) of aftercooler. Pull coupler on the aftercooler so that only one inch is
exposed (silicone lubricant can be used to aid installation). Place both 60-80mm hose clamps over silicone coupler with
buckles on right (passenger’s) side of aftercooler with adjusting screws pointing up.

Next, lay aftercooler into engine bay and secure hoses to aftercooler. Hose 1 is the water feed to the aftercooler and is
secured to the left side (driver’s side) of the aftercooler (the highest hose barb). Hose 2 is the suction side of the
aftercooler and is secured to the right side (passenger’s side) of the aftercooler (the lowest hose barb).
Verify that the water hoses are ran in the diagrams above correctly.

Next, trim the hose to length. There should be enough hose to lift the aftercooler 3-4” up from position with the hoses
attached.

Lastly, secure hoses to aftercooler unit using supplied 16-27mm hose clamps.
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• Install aftercooler to supercharger silicone coupler
first, then rotate to be in-line with throttle body. Slight
clocking changes to the rotation of the supercharger
volute may be required. Apply a slight amount of
silicone lubricant to throttle body. Then, push silicone
coupler off aftercooler on to throttle body (force will
be required). Once position of both couplers are
verified, secure four 60-80mm hose clamps in place.

Lastly, secure all six allen socket bolts securing the

volute’s retainer tabs.

IMPORTANT! Aftercooler must not rub S-shaped

upper radiator hose installed in prior step or the
aftercooler may rub a hole into the hose. Make sure
that hose rests against factory plastic radiator
expansion tank, not aftercooler.

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INSTALL INTAKE, BYPASS VALVE, AND BREATHER TUBE
1 intake elbow
1 clamp, 20-32mm hose
1 clamp, 16-27mm hose
1 pressure diverter valve
1 coupler, hose 1/2 - 5/8 reducer" (nylon)
• Install bypass valve into intake elbow and secure
with 20-32mm hose clamp as shown. Note
orientation of bypass valve (including the vacuum
nipple on the top of the valve).

Install 5/8” side of coupler fitting into intake elbow

and secure with 16-27mm hose clamp as shown.

1 tube, 3.5" coupler

1 air filter
1 clamp, 90-110mm hose
• Install 3.5” coupler tube into filter and secure using
supplied 90-110mm hose clamp. Do not use wider
hose clamp supplied with filter (it will be used to
secure intake elbow to supercharger).

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 1 clamp, 90-110mm hose
1 clamp, no. 56 hose (included with air filter)
• Next, install filter / coupler assembly into intake
elbow and secure using supplied 90-110mm hose
clamp. Install intake assembly supercharger on to
supercharger as shown using wider no. 56 hose
clamp supplied with filter. Place hose clamp buckles
in the same position as shown. Clock intake
assembly on supercharger as shown.

2006-08 only: drill 3/8” hole where indicated by

arrow and Install IAT sensor. Connect IAT sensor to
harness plug.

1 pre-formed hose, bypass valve

1 clamp, 20-32mm hose
1 hose, 1/2" ID pushlock (42")
• Install bypass valve hose as shown. Trim to length.
Secure to bypass valve and aftercooler using two
20-32mm hose clamps (one on each end).

Next, install supplied breather hose to valve cover

hose barb securing hose with original factory hose
clamp. Route hose under throttle body, under
aftercooler, and around to the ½” hose coupler.

Lastly, install hose to ½” hose coupler reusing

factory hose clamp.

INSTALL BYPASS VALVE VACUUM HOSE (2000-05 only)

1 fitting, 5/32" T
• Locate upper vacuum line (as shown). Cut 5” back
from hardline and insert T fitting fitting as shown.

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 1 hose, 3.5mm 26” long vacuum
• Install 3.5mm hose to T fitting and route to bypass
valve by placing hose on top of supercharger as
shown. Trim to length. Lastly, connect hose to
bypass valve vacuum fitting.

4 zip tie, 5.6" long (narrow width)

• Use zip tie to secure vacuum hoses to wire harness
as shown to prevent hoses being cut by belt (do not
pinch hose).

INSTALL BYPASS VALVE VACUUM HOSE (2006-08 only)

1 fitting, 5/16" T nylon
1 hose, 1/4" 6" long
1 fitting, 1/4" - 5/32" reducer nylon
• Install 6” long ¼” hose to bottom leg of T fitting.
Some lubrication may be needed. Due to adapting
different hose sizes, the T fitting into the hose will be
tight.

Next, install ¼” – 5/32” reducer into other end of ¼”

hose.

Then, install factory PCV hose as shown and T fitting

into PCV hose. Route hose under intake manifold
running as shown.

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 1 hose, 3.5mm (52")
• Install 3.5mm hose to reducer fitting and run hose along coolant hose then behind front lateral frame member along wire
harness (note two photos above). Use zip ties to secure hose (while not pinching hose from over tightening zip tie) to
factory wire harness behind frame member. Route to bypass valve and connect to valve’s top hose barb.

INSTALL AIR PUMP HOSE (2000-05 only)

1 clamp, 16-27 mm hose
• Install factory air pump hose to aftercooler lower
hose barb by routing hose behind A/C hard line and
up to aftercooler. Trim to length. Secure using
supplied 16-27mm hose clamp.

INSTALL AFTERCOOLER PLUG (2006-08 only)

1 plug, ¼” NPT
• Apply supplied Teflon tape to threads of plug and
install into aftercooler as shown.

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INSTALL FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR (2000-05, Stage 1 kit only)
(Stage 2, please refer to the Stage 2 Installation Addendum for fuel system installation)
• Remove black plastic factory fuel injector cover. Place towel under fuel rail and remove factory fuel pressure regulator
from fuel rail. Remove vacuum hose from pressure regulator and intake manifold. Remove fuel hose from fuel pressure
regulator. Leave fuel hose attached to vehicle, it will be reused. Relocate fuel hose from under fuel rail next to brake
booster.
• Remove fuel rail and fuel injectors. Remove the filter screen from the top of each injector. Inspect screen and clean any
contaminants from filter screen. Note that ScienceofSpeed strongly recommends having injectors cleaned and balanced
every 60,000 miles. Contact information for this service is listed on the first page.
1 fuel rail adaptor
1 fuel rail adaptor o-ring
1 bolt, banjo 12mm
1 fitting, AN-6 banjo
2 washer, 12mm crush
• Replace factory fuel pressure regulator with supplied
fuel rail adaptor using new supplied o-ring.

Next, install banjo fitting to fuel rail adaptor using

supplied banjo bolt and two crush washers. Place
the crush washers on either side of the banjo fitting.
Leave bolt loose at this time. Hose and hose fitting
will be later step.

2 fitting, AN-6 90 degree hose

1 hose, 3/8" 28" long (fuel)
2 clamp, 8-16mm hose
• Install two 8-16mm hose clamps on hose. Install 90 degree hose fittings on either end of supplied fuel hose. Route hose
from under clutch master cylinder, under brake master cylinder, under intake manifold, and up between cylinder 3 & 4
intake runner. Attach fitting to banjo fitting installed in prior step (see photo above).
1 fuel pressure regulator including bracket
1 fitting, AN-4 straight hose
• Remove throttle cable bracket and fuse box
assembly from left (driver’s) side engine
compartment. To protect paint during installation of
regulator assembly, place masking tape along the
edge of the fender above bracket in the photo
shown.

Install and secure AN-4 hose fitting to bottom fitting

of fuel pressure regulator. Install factory fuel return
hose to this fitting and secure reusing factory clamp.

Install fuel hose with AN-9 90 degree fitting on to

side port of fuel pressure regulator.
Secure 8-16mm hose clamps.

Install regulator / bracket assembly to mounting

points as shown. If needed, enlarge mounting holes
for variance from car to car.

Do not adjust stud on top of regulator at this time.

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 Replace throttle cable bracket and fuse box
assembly.
1 hose, 3.5mm 30" long vacuum
•Lastly, install vacuum line to fuel pressure regulator’s side hose barb. Route this vacuum line back along the firewall to the
intake manifold. Install hose barb on hose barb exposed on intake manifold from original fuel pressure regulator vacuum
source.
INSTALL FUEL INJECTORS (2006-2009 S2000 ONLY)
• Remove black plastic factory fuel injector cover. Place towel under fuel rail and remove fuel rail feed hose by first
removing outer plastic clip, then squeezing and removing from fuel rail. Next, remove fuel rail (two nuts, two bolts). Once
removed, remove retaining clips from injectors and remove injectors from fuel rail.
• Next, replace fuel rail and supplied fuel injector assembly back to intake manifold. A small amount of engine oil may be
used to lubricate the o-rings for insertion into the fuel rail. Install spacer under each fuel rail tab as shown. Secure fuel rail
by securing factory 6mm flange nuts. Torque = 9 lbf-ft (12 N-m).
• Depending on if the crimp, solder, or plug-and-play connectors were selected, complete the electrical installation of the
supplied injector harnesses. The injector wires do not have polarity.
FILL RADIATOR & AFTERCOOLER
• Fill radiator.
• Remove fill cap from aftercooler. Slowly fill with pre-mix coolant until full (Honda Type-2 pre-mixed coolant is
recommended – however, any coolant designed for aluminum blocks is acceptable. Distilled water and water wetter is not
recommended – it leads to reduced life of the water pump). The water pump will be cycled in a future step to remove air
pockets.

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REMOVE INTERIOR PANEL
• Locate plastic trim panel in left (driver’s) side footwell
(the fuse diagram decal is attached to this panel).
This panel is secured by two push pins located on
the top and in the front of the panel. First, remove
top clip with panel clip remover. The door gasket
must be peeled back as shown to expose clip.

Next, pull back trunk release lever, and slip panel

away. Release front clip by pulling gently away from
the car.

Fuel / VTEC / MAP (FVM) Controller Installation (2000-05 only)

1 ScienceofSpeed FVM Controller
1 harness, ECU wire jumper
• Remove the ECU plugs from the ECU by depressing the ECU plug clips with your finger then prying down on the plug
gently with a small flat blade screw driver. Insert the male ends of the ECU wire harness into the ECU. Insert the male
ends of the factory wire harness into ECU wire jumper harness. Remove adhesive backing from FVM and attach to flat
bare metal spot just to the left of the factory ECU.
ECU flash (2006-09 only)
• Reference KTuner Flash instructions for ECU flashing procedure.
STARTING PROCEDURE
• Reconnect battery terminals. Prime fuel system by turning the key to the on position (do not start car). Inspect fuel rail,
injectors, and all fittings for fuel leaks. Add coolant to aftercooler if needed.
• Start engine and run for 5-10 seconds. Turn off engine. Inspect all oil hoses (engine oil fed superchargers) and fuel
system again for leaks. Inspect and top off engine oil level.
• Start engine and run until thermostat opens (gauge on dash will reach operating temperature). Bleed engine coolant
system. Inspect aftercooler fluid level again and top off. Install fill cap on aftercooler.
• Recheck belt tension.
• Replace bumper (aftercooled only).

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COMPLETION & DYNO TESTING
• ScienceofSpeed recommends all cars be tested after installation of any forced induction product on a
dynamometer with air fuel ratio logging to verify operation of forced induction components as well as the
vehicle’s fuel system and engine.
• 2000-05 Standard Stage 1 Systems: The fuel system includes a rising rate fuel pressure regulator that increases fuel
ratio relative to boost, a high flow fuel pump, and a fuel/VTEC/MAP electronic controller that refines fuel curves, activates
the VTEC system at a lower RPM, and clamps MAP sensor voltage.

The rising rate regulator is pre-set from the factory. For most cars, there should be no changes required. For reference:

Fuel pressure with intake manifold at atmosphere pressure (let car idle and remove vacuum hose from fuel regulator):
o 2000-2003 S2000 (2.0L): 50 PSI
o 2004-2005 S2000 (2.2L): 58 PSI

Fuel pressure with intake manifold at 6 PSI (generally at engine redline):

o 2000-2003 S2000 (2.0L): 75 PSI
o 2004-2005 S2000 (2.2L): 88 PSI

The fuel pressure curves are shown in the approximate diagram below:

The AFR curves are shown in the approximate diagram below (the curves are smoothed for reference):

The fuel pressure regulator may be adjusted to increase base fuel pressure to match the above AFR curve (especially
useful for cars with aftermarket exhaust systems that increase efficiency. Adjust regulator by loosening jam nut on top of
regulator and threading center stud clockwise or counterclockwise. Clockwise increases fuel pressure. One to two full
turns will yield measurable differences. Do not thread center stud too deep or damage may occur.

• 2006-09 Standard Stage 1 Systems: The fuel system includes larger injectors and a KTuner Flash for reflashing the
factory ECU. A tuned calibration is included. Reference KTuner Flash instructions for ECU flashing procedure These cars
should still be verified on a dyno for proper operation.

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• Stage 2 & Tuner Systems: These systems include advanced stand alone engine management systems. Proper training
for the operation and tuning of these systems is required. While the boost / AFR curve will follow the approximate trends
above, the tuner ultimately will decide the best tuning for the vehicle’s use.

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SERVICE & MAINTENANCE INTERVALS:

ScienceofSpeed Supercharger System Service & Maintenance (time/miles – whichever comes first):
inspect replace
supercharger belt wear & tension 1 year / 3,000 miles 3 years / 30,000 miles
inspect & adjust after first hour of operation
fuel and vacuum hoses 1 year / 10,000 miles 5 years / 50,000 miles
spark plugs 2 years / 6,000 miles 4 years / 40,000 miles
fuel injectors 5 years / 50,000 miles 10 years / 100,000 miles
(clean & flow test) (replace)
tensior pulley: 1 year / 10,000 miles 5 years / 50,000 miles

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