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1. 152 2 4 PIN MALE DH15 2 2 1 BLACK CIRCUIT 1 TO DH18 2 DH15 2 2 2 BLACK CIRCUIT 1 LOAD TO DH20 6 OUTSIDE PINS 5 qoe E BLACK CIRCUIT 2 TO DH18 2 DH15 2 2 4 BLACK CIRCUIT 2 TO SPLICE RED GREEN 75 TO 314 DH22 2 PIN 2 Page 76 Clusters DH16 DH17 DH18 DH19 D H 1 6 DH16 METER LIGHTING DIMMER DH16 3 PIN MALE 1 DH16 1 GREY BLACK 75 TO DH19 1 DH16 2 GREY RED TO DH15 1 FUSE 2 DH16 3 GREY BLACK 1 5 TO 75 GREYS AT DH3 2 3 D 1 7 DH17 TURN DIP SWITCH DH17 6 PIN MALE DH17 1 BROWN 75 TO DH8 DH17 2 BLUE WHITE 1 0 TO DH23 2 PIN DH17 3 NOT USED DH17 4 GREEN YELLOW 75 TO DH12 L DH17 4 GREEN YELLOW 75 TO DH23 3 PIN 2 DH17 5 GREEN BLACK 75 TO DH12 R DH17 5 GREEN BLACK 75 TO DH23 3 PIN 1 DH17 6 GREEN WHITE 1 5 TO DH12 49a DH17 6 GREEN WHITE 1 5 TO DH6 L D 1 8 DH18 IGNITION SWITCH DH18 1 RED 4 0 SPLICED TO DH23 5 DH18 2 BLACK CIRCUIT 1 TO DH15 2 2 1 DH18 2 BLACK CIRCUIT 2 TO DH15 2 2 3 DH18 2 RED GREEN 1 5 TO DH23 2 PIN 8 DH18 3 GREEN 3 0 TO 15 1 FUSES 5 10 DH18 4 RED 1 0 TO DH15 1 FUSE 16 D H 1 9 DH19 METER LIGHTING DIMMER SWITC
2. 68 Cluster 2 Relays and fuses in the engine bay 69 Page viii ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED The Coupe Owner s Manual provides places to write information that is specific to your car To be provided by owner and or Superformance dealer Vehicle and owner information 1 27 To be provided by engine builder installer Minimum maximum break in engine speeds 7 8 Water cilii MP 8 Pe SSUES PC 9 Press re 10 50 Transmission TUNG ET 50 Differential DO ies cu P reum 21 Fuel octane requirement 52 V belt SIZE 55 enr ddl 55 Page ix Page x SPECIFICATIONS General Specifications Congratulations on your purchase of a Superformance component vehicle With proper care and maintenance your Superformance should supply you with years of pleasure and enjoyment Prior to operation please familiarize yourself with the information contained in this book Figure 1 Superformance Coupe The vehicle is supplied
3. 36 Scissor jack locating slid into position under left hand lower control 36 Scissor jack locating point for right hand front suspension 37 Hood raised jack slid into position under right hand lower 37 Scissor jack locating point for left hand rear suspension 38 Scissor jack locating point for right hand rear suspension 38 Page vii Figure 43 Figure 44 Figure 45 Figure 46 Figure 47 Figure 48 Figure 49 Figure 50 Figure 51 Figure 52 Figure 53 Figure 54 Figure 55 Figure 56 Figure 57 Figure 58 Figure 59 Figure 60 Figure 61 Figure 62 Figure 63 Figure 64 Figure 65 Figure 66 Figure 67 Figure 68 Figure 69 Figure 70 Figure 71 Figure 72 Figure 73 Figure 74 Figure 75 Figure 76 Figure 77 Figure 78 Figure 79 Figure 80 Figure 81 Drive pin holes in rim Center 38 Drive pins on hub center 39 Towing eye and mounting bolt 40 Front tow hook 41 Rear tow hooks mount points 41 Front wheel toe vs wheel movement eese 44 Setting reat Stati 106 46 Rear wheel toe vs wheel travel 47 Rear wheel 49 Fluid reservis Ren 51 Power steering fluid
4. eese 50 Engine Oil ic al ER endete needy 50 Transmission EE S 50 Differential 51 Brake as nile eink EO 51 Clutch Fluid ak il ushu 51 Fuel Octane Requirement eene 52 Brake Fluid Warning Buzzer sese 52 Coolant Header 52 Power Steering 53 Filling Engine Oll cette ete rte iei irte dents 53 Usage etn date niaaa DOO RD Id er iiem 54 Typical Engine Service 54 Recommended Weekly 56 Recommended Daily 56 Exterior Cleaning netter reiner 57 By 57 Power Wash Not Recommended 57 Automatic Car Wash Not Recommended 57 Interior Gleaning 512 rectc rere a asua sassa ss 57 Plastics Alcantara Leather Carpets 57 UR 58 BUDS 58 Bulb Specification 58 Bulb Replacements teet A 58 Headlight Indicator 58 Spot Lights Front 61 Rear Lights ies hen Ee 63 Rear Number Plate 63 Fuse Box Tray Location and Components 65 Fuse Cluster foc eth nacque been hae ter 65 LEES 66 A eti edu e
5. 4 4 Mechanical Components l l u u u nennen 4 Enoe ML 4 Transmission CE TEN 5 Differential SERE E TED E 5 Whe ls and Bir T 6 DIMENSIONS 6 OPO FANON u 7 7 7 PE 7 Temperature 00 22 2 1 06 8 Water Temperature 8 Oil Pressure Gage M 9 FUG EA E 9 Meten 9 Fuel pressure ga ge irese beri ee En rette 10 Controls and Switches 11 Ignition S ERO ERU NER ERE 11 Turn Signal Indicator Hi Beam 5 11 TA EET 12 Dash Dimmer Switch iiic 12 Hazard Light Switch 12 Climate Control Air Flow Directional 13 Ait Flow SOULCE wis C 13 Aur Conditioning deett oet biens 13 Temperature 13 Start es e eie 13 Page iii Fuel Pump Toggle 5 2 13 Windshield Wiper Rotary 14 De Mist Toggle Switch 14 Windshield Washer Togg
6. 53 Engine oil dip stick A C 54 Remove fastening 59 Remove plastic COVER ien ttm Ur ee EU Re 59 Indicator COVER uie RE be OR UIS ERU SE 59 Indicator bulb ertet t 59 Plastic ACCESS ss 60 Loosen screw through hole 60 REMOVE surro nd 60 Remove lens fastening 60 Unplug the light n 61 Compress spring clip and remove 61 Spot light COVER coge eit 61 Plastic spot light shroud esee 61 Remove fastening 62 Unplug white Wire eite terit terere etes 62 62 Replace bulb 62 Remove 63 Remove indicator lens eese 63 Removal of number plate lamp COVE 64 Hinged tray housing fuses essere 65 Cluster 1 Relays and fuses under the dash 66 Radiator fan plug left hand 67 Radiator fan plug right hand 67 Radiator cowl and 68 Cowl 68 Plastic cover over fuses in engine bay
7. ZAQuperformance Complete Replicars Superformance Coupe Owner s Manual Operational Guide Warranty First Edition November 19 2004 Authorized Dealer Model Superformance Coupe Chassis Number SPC Color Stripes Purchased by Purchase Date Pagei Superformance amp Coupe Owners Manual Operational Guide and Warranty Copyright 2003 2004 by Superformance International Inc SuperformanceQ is a registered trademark of Superformance International Inc Compiled by Brett Jackson Hi Tech Automotive Port Elizabeth South Africa Edited by Mike Stenhouse Second Strike the Superformance Owners Group Davidson North Carolina Published by Superformance International Inc Newport News Virginia Printed in USA November 19 2004 Page ii TABLE OF CONTENTS List of Figures vii Additional Information to Be Provided ix SpecificationS iussis miran pair anf RE 1 General Specifications 1 CHASSIS UP ERES 1 unahan Qua Sa 2 Front SUSDefslOn 2 R ear susp nSt ns EE 2 2 Pedal ae rehenes E itn 2 Brake EET 2 Cooling cet eene eso n e 2 Exhaust System
8. Always use jack stands once the car is in the air Jacks should only be used for lifting and never to support the vehicle When replacing the wheel the drive pins should be lined up with the inner row of holes in the center of the wheel rim Figure 43 Drive pin holes in rim center Page 38 Figure 44 Drive pins on hub center The spinner seating face should be coated with anti seize compound before reinstalling The spinner nut is tightened in reverse rotation direction It is recommended that the spinner nut be tightened with a urethane hammer rather than a lead hammer to avoid over tightening The use of safety wire on the spinners is recommended The spinners have small holes at the end of each finger for this purpose As the cars do not carry spare tires it is advisable for the user of this vehicle to keep on hand at all times an aerosol inflatable tire product Tire Pressures It is important to check the tire pressures regularly in order to maintain maximum performance characteristics and prevent excessive tire wear Recommended Values 24 psi Towin Three 3 towing eyes and bolts are provided with your vehicle for tow rope attachment Figure 45 Towing eye and mounting bolt These must be stored in the vehicle for use in emergency towing situations It is suggested that you purchase a 22mm spanner and store it with the towing eyes and bolts The towing
9. Page 75 Clusters DH13 DH14 DH15 DH13 1 DOOR SWITCH DH13 2 DOOR HARNESS CONNECTOR DH13 3 HIGH BEAM WARNING LIGHT DH13 1 1 BROWN GREEN 75 SEE 1 1 1 DH13 1 2 BROWN 75 TO 8 DH13 2 8 PIN MALE DH13 2 1 BROWN FLEX SPLICED TO 14 DH13 2 2 BROWN WHITE FLEX TO DH15 2 RELAY 3 PIN 30 DH13 2 3 RED FLEX TO DH2 2 DH13 2 4 RED BLACK FLEX TO DH2 2 DH13 2 5 GREY RED 75 SPLICED TO GREY RED 75 DH15 1 FUSE 3 DH13 2 6 RED 1 0 SPLICED TO RED 1 0 DH15 1 FUSE 12 DH13 2 7 BROWN GREEN 75 SEE DH1 1 1 DH13 2 8 U T DH13 2 8 NOT USED NOT USED 1 DH13 3 3 PIN MALE DH13 3 1 RED 1 0 SPLICED TO DH13 2 PIN 6 DH13 3 2 BROWN GREEN 75 SEE DH1 1 1 DH13 3 3 BROWN 75 TO 8 213 D H 1 4 DH14 MAIN EARTH DH14 BROWN 4 0 DH15 1 FUSE RELAY BOX DH15 2 IMMOBILIZER R S DOOR OPENER DH15 1 FUSE RELAY BOX SEE DRAWING PAGE 14 DH15 2 1 IGNITION GREEN FLAG TO DH15 1 FUSE 5 DH15 2 2 BATTERY RED FLAG TO DH15 1 FUSE 12 DH15 2 3 EARTH BLACK FLAG TO DH15 1 RELAY 2 PIN 87a 0 15 2 4 BROWN FLEX NOT USED DH15 2 5 BROWN WHITE FLEX TO DH15 1 RELAY 3 PIN 85 DH15 2 6 EXT RELAY NOT USED 0 15 2 7 TURN YELLOW FLAG TO DH12 PIN L DH15 2 8 LED POSITIVE Ty 273 445 DH15 2 9 LED NEGATIVE ES sla DH15 2 10 TURN YELLOW FLAG TO DH12 PIN 15 2 1 10 PIN MALE
10. SPLICES DH3 1 1 GREY 75 SPLICE TO GREY BLACK 1 5 DH3 1 2 BROWN 75 SPLICE TO BROWN 1 5 DH3 1 3 BLACK 75 SPLICE TO BLACK 1 0 DH3 1 4 BROWN BLUE 75 TO 23 1 PIN 8 DH3 2 1 GREY 75 SPLICE TO GREY BLACK 1 5 DH3 2 2 BROWN 75 SPLICE TO BROWN 1 5 DH3 2 3 BLACK 75 SPLICE TO BLACK 1 0 DH3 2 4 BROWN PURPLE 75 TO 23 1 PIN 6 DH3 3 1 GREY 75 SPLICE TO GREY BLACK 1 5 DH3 3 2 BROWN 75 SPLICE TO BROWN 1 5 DH3 3 3 BLACK 75 SPLICE TO BLACK 1 0 DH3 4 1 GREY 75 SPLICE TO GREY BLACK 1 5 DH3 4 2 BROWN 75 SPLICE TO BROWN 1 5 DH3 4 3 BLACK 75 TO 3 6 PIN I DH3 4 4 WHITE GREEN 75 TO 23 7 PIN 3 DH3 5 1 GREY 75 SPLICE TO GREY BLACK 1 5 DH3 5 2 BROWN 75 SPLICE TO BROWN 1 5 DH3 5 3 BLACK 75 SPLICE TO BLACK 1 0 42 BROWN DH3 5 4 BROWN GREEN 75 TO 23 1 PIN 7 IGNITION BLACK DH3 6 1 BLACK 75 SPLICE TO BLACK 1 0 DH3 6 3 BLACK 75 TO DH3 4 3 Page 73 Clusters DH4 DH5 DH6 DH7 DH8 DH4 DH4 HORN BUTTON DH4 1 RED YELLOW 1 5 TO DH15 1 FUSE 16 DH4 2 RED YELLOW 1 5 TO DH 23 2 PIN 1 DH5 LOW BRAKE FLUID BUZZER DH5 1 BLACK 75 SPLICED TO BLACK 1 0 TO DH15 1 FUSE 5 DH5 2 BROWN YELLOW 75 TO DH23 1 PIN 4 DH6 DH6 FLASHER UNIT QW DH6 X GREEN 1 5 TO DH12 PIN 49 DH6 L GREEN WHITE 1 5 TO DH 17 PIN6 DH6 P GREEN BROWN DH9 1 1 DH7 TACHOMETER DH7 7 8 DH7 1 GREY SPLICED TO GREY BLACK 1 5 TO 16 1 DH7 2 BLACK 75 SPLICE
11. 75 TO DH5 2 DH23 1 5 PURPLE 75 TO DH1 3 5 DH23 1 6 BROWN PURPLE 75 TO DH3 2 4 DH23 1 7 BROWN GREEN 75 TO DH3 5 4 DH23 1 8 BROWN BLUE 75 TO DH3 1 4 DH 23 2 DH 23 1 DH23 2 1 RED YELLOW 1 5 TO DH4 2 DH23 2 2 BLACK BLUE 1 0 TO DH20 12 2 DH23 2 3 BLUE WHITE 1 0 TO DH17 2 DH23 2 4 BLUE 1 0 TO DH9 2 2 DH23 2 5 GREEN 75 TO DH20 6 2 DH23 2 6 BLACK 1 5 TO DH15 1 FUSE 7 DH23 2 7 ORANGE 1 5 TO DH22 1 4 DH23 2 8 RED GREEN 1 5 TO DH18 2 DH23 3 1 GREEN BLACK 75 TO DH17 5 DH23 3 2 GREEN YELLOW 75 TO DH17 4 DH23 3 3 GREY GREEN 75 TO DH15 1 FUSE 2 DH23 3 4 GREY BLACK 75 TO DH15 1 FUSE 1 DH23 3 5 WHITE 75 TO DH20 12 1 DH23 3 6 RED BLUE 1 5 TO DH15 1 FUSE 11 DH23 3 7 RED BLUE 1 5 TO DH20 15 3 DH23 3 8 BLUE 3 0 TO DH15 1 FUSE 4 Page 82 Clusters DH23 DH24 D H 23 DH23 FRONT HARNESS CONNECTORS 23 4 DEUTSCH 3 PIN FEMALE DH23 4 A CLEAR TO DH22 1 1 DH23 4 B BLACK TO DH22 1 2 DH23 4 C SCREEN EARTH SPLICE TO DH22 1 3 lt gt gt DH23 5 RED 4 0 TO 15 1 FUSES 11 16 23 5 6mm DH23 6 1 GREEN BLACK 75 SPLICE TO DH23 3 1 EYELET DH23 6 2 GREEN YELLOW 75 SPLICE TO DH23 3 2 DH23 6 3 GREY GREEN 75 SPLICE TO DH23 3 3 d DH23 6 4 GREY BLACK 75 SPLICE TO DH23 3 4 DH23 6 5 GREY RED 75 SPLICE TO DH1 2 5 DH23 6 6 BLACK RED 1 0 SPLICE TO DH23 3 7 DH23 7 1 GREEN PURPLE 1 5 TO DH2 1 1 DH23 7 2 GREEN BROWN 75 TO DH20 2 1 23 6 amp 23 7 DEUTSCH DH23 7 3 WHITE GREEN 75 TO DH3 4 4
12. 207 degrees Fahrenheit and when the air conditioning is on The radiator fan override toggle switch 25 enables you to turn the radiator fans on manually when the water temperature gauge indicates that the engine temperature is approaching 203 degrees Fahrenheit typically in slow traffic Up is off and down is on Engine Compartment Exhaust Fan Toggle Switch Fans have been fitted in the engine bay below the exhaust to remove excess heat in the engine bay This is especially useful when driving slowly or through traffic when the temperature rises due to lack of air flow Toggle the switch 26 downward to activate these fans NOTE The Radiator OR engine compartment exhaust fans will sometimes come on automatically after the engine has stopped This is normal and they will shut off automatically when the engine cools Interior Light Switch Figure 9 Interior light switch Page 15 The interior light switch has 3 positions 1 Door activated when door open 2 Manual light OFF position 3 Manual light ON position Adjustable Air Vents These dash mounted vents 27 are fully adjustable in all directions and are situated above the center gauges and air conditioner controls Figure 10 Adjustable air vents Removable Cover for Radio Fitment Remove the plastic cover 28 to reveal the radio fitment aperture Side Windows The doors house retractable toughened glass side window
13. BROWN 75 SPLICED TO DHf1 3 PIN 8 2 0 BW DH1 2 8 PIN MALE DH1 2 1 BROWN FLEX TO DH8 DH1 2 2 BROWN WHITE FLEX TO DH20 1 2 DH1 2 3 RED FLEX TO DH2 2 1 2 4 RED BLACK FLEX DH2 2 DH1 2 5 GREY RED 75 TO DH15 1 FUSE DH1 2 6 RED 1 0 TO DH15 1 FUSE 12 DH1 2 7 BROWN GREEN 75 SEE 1 1 1 DH1 2 8 NOT USED 12 DH1 3 8 PIN MALE DH1 3 1 BLACK GREEN 1 5 20 PIN 1 DH1 3 2 BLACK BLUE 1 5 TO DH20 PIN 2 5lelz s DH1 3 3 BLACK RED 1 5 TO DH20 PIN DH1 3 4 PURPLE 75 TO DH20 PIN 6 JUMP TO PIN 5 DH1 3 5 PURPLE 75 TO FH11 1A DH1 3 6 PURPLE WHITE 75TO DH1 3 7 ORANGE 75 DH1 3 8 BROWN 2 0 Page 72 Clusters DH2 DH3 DH2 1 WIPER MOTOR CONNECTOR DH2 2 RADIO DH2 1 1 GREEN PURPLE TO 20 4 PIN 30 DH2 1 1 GREEN PURPLE 1 5 TO 23 7 PIN 1 DH2 1 2 GREEN BLACK 1 5 TO 20 4 PIN 53 JUMP TO PIN 31b DH2 1 3 GREEN YELLOW 1 5 TO 20 4 PIN 53b DH2 1 4 GREEN 1 5 TO 20 4 PIN 31 DH2 1 5 BROWN 1 5 TO 8 DH2 2 1 RED BLACK FLEX TO DH1 2 PINS 3 and 4 DH2 2 2 RED BLACK FLEX TO DH13 2 PINS 3 and 4 DH2 2 3 RED 1 5 TO 15 1 FUSE 15 DH2 2 4 BROWN 1 5 TO8 DH3 1 COOLANT TEMPERATURE GUAGE D H 3 DH3 2 OIL TEMPERATURE GUAGE DH3 3 VOLTMETER DH3 4 FUEL GUAGE DH3 5 OIL PRESSURE GUAGE DH3 6 VOLTAGE STABILIZER
14. Hand brake and gear lever 18 Gear lever pe 19 Warning lights and 77 15 19 Fuel inertia switch location 20 F el inertia ce 20 Glove COMPALtMEDL e 21 holders e M 21 General stowage compartments 22 Inside the stowage 22 Washer bottle compartment 23 Washer bottle 23 Scissor jack 24 Scissor jack handle and 24 27 Hoodilatehi M 28 diode RERA 29 Le Mans vintage competition style gas filler 30 Locking type gas 30 Seat adjust seat belt and 31 Battery location and main power cut off switch 33 Removing left side wheels 34 Removing right side 34 Hood raised jack point for LH front suspension
15. When setting the car up do not make major adjustments rather make small incremental adjustments until the desired bump steer settings have been achieved Any large adjustments change the bump steer dramatically which may cause you to think that it is impossible to achieve the suggested settings Recommended Settings FRONT REAR Caster 6 7 Negative Camber 0 5 1 0 Negative 1 0 1 25 Negative Toe Static 2 3mm total toe in 2 3mm total toe in 80 120 thousandths 80 120 thousandths Ride Height 155 160mm 215 220mm 6 100 6 300 inch 8 465 8 660 inch NOTE of the settings and notes in this document are based the recommended tire sizes See page 6 The use of other tire Page 42 sizes should not affect wheel alignment Speedometer calibration and ride height may change Front Ride Height is measured from the ground to the bottom of the main chassis tube 3 OD just below the front lower control arm LCA forward mount In other words just forward from the tow eye mount bush that is welded to the chassis tube See Figure 46 on page 41 Rear Ride Height is measured from the ground to the bottom of the chassis between the left and right rear LCA inner mount points In other words either side of the rear tow eye mount bush that is welded to the chassis tube See Figure 47 on page 41 Achieving the Settings Front This is a conventional double A arm unequal lengths design and is very simple to adjust Fir
16. _ a Figure 18 Fuel inertia switch Figure 19 Fuel location inertia switch Page 20 The coupe has fuel inertia switch fitted inside the cockpit It is located at the front edge of the passenger s side kick panel Next to right foot when seated See Figures 18 and 19 above The button is on top of the switch If an accident occurs the impact will activate the fuel inertia switch which immediately stops the supply of power to the fuel pump There fore stopping fuel flow to lessen the chance of a potentially dangerous fuel leak fire hazard IMPORTANT Ensure that the red button on the Fuel inertia switch is pressed in until it makes a click sound If it is not pressed in it will be impossible to start the car Storage The Coupe has 5 stowage compartments Glove Compartment The glove compartment is situated on the right hand side of the dash panel It has a 2 liter stowage capacity Cup holders have been molded into the glove box door for your convenience Figure 20 Glove compartment Figure 21 Cup holders Page 21 General Stowage Compartments There are 2 stowage compartments incorporated into the rear panel in the trunk Each compartment has a stowage capacity of 3 5 liters Figure 22 General stowage compartments Page 22 Windshield Washer Bottle windshield washer bottle is housed in the left hand side rear panel in th
17. be re connected by twisting the main power cut off switch clockwise M6 Cap screws Battery cut off li Switch in off position Figure 34 Battery location and main power cut off switch Page 33 Wheels and Tires The vehicle is fitted with Superformance aluminum peg drive wheels with polished rim and painted center AF d LOOSEN 1 Figure 35 Removing left side wheels The left side front and rear wheel spinners are loosened by turning them counterclockwise and tightened by turning them clockwise ovr rear wheel F Figure 36 Removing right side wheels The right side front and rear wheel spinners are loosened by turning them clockwise and tightened by turning them counterclockwise Page 34 If a wheel has to be removed front or rear the knock on nut should be struck with a soft hammer lead or urethane in the direction of the wheel rotation when moving forward The lead hammer can be located in the stowage compartment on the right hand side rear panel in the trunk area See Figure 27 on page 24 When the nut has moved approximately a quarter of a turn the car should be jacked up for the nut to be removed completely Tips for maintenance of knock off style wheels 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 We do not recommend the use of a spinner socket as sold by accessory shops to install the spinners on the wheels This tool
18. can be used for spinner removal The spinners cannot be properly tightened with this tool Apply anti seize to the tapered part of the spinner and the wheel and to the threads of the hub Do not over tighten the spinners This will cause difficulty in removal and possible spinner breakage Tighten spinners with a deadblow hammer till it will no longer turn Stop there do not keep hammering on it Remove the spinner with a lead hammer Hit one wing then move to another Keep alternating Pounding on one wing over and over will cause it to break Check the wheel pins for tightness after the first 500 miles After that the pins should be checked any time the wheels are removed Torque pins to 80 Ib ft Do not use an air or electric impact wrench on wheel pins The hammering of the impact will cause the end on the pins to deform making installation of the wheel difficult if not impossible Spinners should be safety wired and should be examined occasionally for signs that spinners have moved Page 35 Emergency Jacking Points Front To jack up the FRONT remove the scissor jack and jack handle from the stowage compartment on the right hand side rear of the trunk area See Figure 26 on page 24 Open the hood for improved visibility and access Turn the wheel inward slide the scissor jack in and carefully position it under the front Lower control arm on either side of the car as shown below As close as possible to the undersi
19. change layout for the 6 speed T 56 transmission is depicted on the top of the gear knob Always select neutral before starting engine The Tremec T 56 gearbox is equipped with a reverse gear lock out switch which ensures that reverse gear can only be selected whilst the car is stationary and the clutch AND brake pedals are depressed Figure 16 Gear lever knob Warning Lights Buzzers Figure 17 Warning lights and buzzers Indicator Repeater The indicator repeater 31 blinks to indicate that the turn signals are on Page 19 Ignition Alternator Warning Light It is normal for the Ignition alternator warning light 32 to be on when the ignition is on and the engine is not running If the Ignition alternator warning light are on for more than a few seconds when the engine is running it indicates a problem with the alternator It may be that the fan belt is loose or missing It may be an electrical problem Immediate attention is required A loose or missing fan belt can cause the engine to overheat Low Coolant Warning Light This light 33 indicates that the coolant has dropped below an acceptable level in the coolant reservoir Hi Beam Pilot Light The hi beam pilot light 34 indicates that the headlight high beams are on Low Brake Fluid Warning Buzzer A low brake fluid level will cause a warning buzzer to sound when the ignition is on Fuel Inertia Switch NOTE SAFETY DEVICE
20. eyes can not be permanently fitted to the vehicle as they protrude from the bottom of the chassis The towing eyes must be bolted on to bushes on the underside of the chassis when you need to tow the vehicle There are two attachment bushes in the chassis at the front just in front of the engine bay cooling fans See Figure 46 below Page 40 There is one attachment bush in the chassis at the rear just behind the differential See Figure 47 below AX Front OF Figure 47 Rear tow hooks mount points NOTE The hoop of the towing eye must be angled in the direction that you are towing Page 41 Alignment Specifications CAUTION These settings are critical to the drivability of your vehicle and must only be adjusted by skilled individuals with the necessary experience Consult your local dealer for a specialist in your area NOTE When taking your vehicle in for wheel alignment we strongly recommend that you supply them with a copy of the information below to enable them to determine if they are capable of these technical adjustments The settings and instructions below are for the Superformance Coupe and are base settings which will give a good ride for street use Read through this entire section to familiarize your self with the procedure before starting the job Please take careful note to the fact that both the front and rear suspensions are extremely sensitive to any minor adjustments
21. of the driver s side foot well Page 52 NOTE Be careful when removing the header tank cap as the contents will be under pressure when hot Power Steering Fluid The power steering fluid reservoir is situated at the front left of the engine just behind the alternator To remove the cap simply twist the cap counterclockwise to left and lift Minimum and maximum levels are marked on the side of the reservoir If required top up with fluid as recommended Power steering filler cap Figure 53 Power steering fluid reservoir Filling Engine Oil The engine oil filler cap is located on top of the left hand side engine tappet cover See Figure 53 above To remove simply pull upward Check the engine oil level using the dip stick situated at the right hand side front of engine behind the low and high pressure A C gas ports See Figure 54 below Pull the dip stick out and wipe clean to ensure a true reading Re insert the dip stick and remove once again The level of oil should read between the Min and Max marks on the dip stick Top up with the recommended oil if required Page 53 Figure 54 Engine oil dip stick A C ports Oil Usage Notes 1 The oil level should be checked at operating temperature immediately after stopping the vehicle 2 Running the car with an oil level above the maximum may cause oil wastage 3 Running the car with an oil level below the minimum could cause cons
22. screw Lift cover away Page 58 The clear plastic headlight indicator cover and sealing rubber were fitted using a little silicon sealer between the rubber and the body Sealer MUST be applied in this area when replacing them after the bulb change Figure 55 Remove Figure 56 Remove plastic fastening screw cover To change the INDICATOR bulb simply remove the two Phillips head screws from the cover remove the indicator cover replace the bulb by turning counterclockwise and pulling it out Refit by reversing the procedure Figure 57 Indicator cover Figure 58 Indicator bulb To change the HEADLIGHT bulb you will need to open the hood See Figure 29 on page 28 Remove the plastic access cover from behind the head light by loosening the 5 screws Using a short flat screwdriver loosen and remove the screw holding the head light surround gaining access through the hole in the hood panel Page 59 Figure 59 Plastic access Figure 60 Loosen screw cover through hole Remove the surround to remove the light remove the fastening screw and tip the light forward to gain access to the rear of the housing Pull the plug out Remove the bulb by compressing the two ends of the spring wire clip together Lift the bulb out and replace with a new one Re fit by reversing the removal procedure Figure 61 Remove Figure 62 Remove lens surround faste
23. the seller it is determined that the vehicle will require service at the seller s service site then the cost of delivering the vehicle shall be the burden of the buyer If upon inspection by sellers it is determined that the defect is covered by the warranty then the seller shall reimburse buyer for all reasonable vehicle delivery costs 6 If after inspection it is determined by seller that the condition is indeed covered under the warranty then the seller shall have thirty 30 days to cure the problem If in the event that new parts from a third party supplier or Superformance Inc are required and that delivery and installation of these new parts will require more than thirty 30 days then seller shall give notice to the buyer of this delay and shall thereafter use all best efforts to expedite the repair process but shall not be liable to buyer for any resulting financial liabilities 7 Seller shall not be responsible nor obligated to cure damages caused to vehicle due to repairs service or modifications performed by unauthorized parties and to the extent of such unauthorized service repairs and or modifications the express warranty language contained in this document is hereby void Repairs made to the vehicle during the warranty period carry an additional labor warranty of sixty 60 days or the remainder of the express conditional warranty whichever is longer D Modifications performed by Superformance Inc and or t
24. the time such request is made by customer V Sports Car Shall be defined as general styles of vehicles and shall in no way be construed as being affiliated with or otherwise attached to similar vehicles manufactured by any other manufacturer W Superformance International Inc Is a company operated and organized under the laws of the State of Ohio whose chief responsibility is the distribution of Superformance products to its nationwide chain of dealers X Towing Shall refer to third party transportation of the vehicle if the vehicle suffers a material breakage which renders it otherwise inoperable Page 95 NOTES Page 96 Page 97 Page 98
25. with warm water may be used on more stubborn stains Page 57 ELECTRICAL Bulbs Bulb Specification Table Light Watts Factory Part Sylvania Headlights 60 55W Wipac 55819 9003 Spot lights 55W OSRAM 3 2 12V 55W 1907 Indicators Front 8W Speedyquip 43 3034bA 89 Indicators Rear 21W Europa 488A 1156 Brake tail light Rear 21 5W Europa 488R 1157 Reversing lights 21W Europa 488L 1156 Number plate lights 4W Stirling DLI CP 3893 Overhead interior lights 10W Power Torque OE 611755 5008 Door panel interior lights 2W Autolite International 4 2 Warning lights 2W Durite 4 2 Blue 0 609 02 Red 0 609 05 Amber 0 609 10 Gauge lights 5W Stewart Warner 366FC F 1893 Notes 1 Sylvania bulb part number Sylvania uses a suffix such as CB Cool Blue XV Xtra Vision and LL Long Life for variations 2 See your Superformance dealer for this bulb 3 Bulb and wire come as a replacement unit OSRAM is the parent of Sylvania 4 Available as a unit only Bulb not available separately Bulb Replacement NOTE Before attempting to replace any faulty bulbs on the vehicle the ignition should be switched off Headlight Indicator Front To gain access to the headlight and indicator bulbs the clear plastic cover needs to be removed Lift up the sealing rubber at the lower front edge to reveal the fastening screw Using a Phillips screw driver remove the
26. 0 2 PIN 1 DH20 9 EXHAUST FAN SWITCH DH20 9 1 BROWN RED 75 TO DH23 1 PIN 2 DH20 9 2 BROWN 75 TO DH20 2 PIN 3 DH20 10 RADIATOR FAN SWITCH DH20 10 1 BROWN BLACK 75 TO DH23 1 DH20 10 2 BROWN 75 TO DH20 9 PIN 2 DH20 11 RACING NUMBER FOGLIGHT SWITCH DH20 11 1 GREY RED 1 5 TO DH20 13 PIN 2 DH20 11 2 GREY RED 75 TO DH15 1 FUSE 3 DH20 12 SPOTLIGHT SWITCH DH20 12 1 WHITE 75 TO DH23 3 PIN 5 DH20 12 1 WHITE 75 TO DH11 1 DH20 12 2 BLACK BLUE 1 0 TO DH23 2 PIN 2 DH20 13 HEAD LIGHT SWITCH DH20 13 1 RED 4 0 SPLICED TO 23 5 DH20 13 2 GREY RED 1 5 TO DH15 1 FUSES 1 and 2 DH20 13 2 GREY RED 1 5 TO DH20 11 1 DH20 13 3 BLUE 3 0 TO DH15 1 FUSE 4 Page 79 Clusters DH20 14 to DH20 16 switch panel DH21 D H 20 DH20 SWITCH PANEL Cluster s DH20 14 to DH20 16 DH20 14 GIGAR LIGHTER DH20 14 1 RED GREEN 1 5 TO DH20 8 1 DH20 14 1 RED GREEN 1 5 TO DH15 1 FUSE 14 DH20 14 2 BROWN 1 5 SPLICE TO BROWN 1 5 TO DH20 8 2 DH20 15 REVERSE LIGHT SOLENOID DH20 15 1 BLACK WHITE 1 0 TO DH15 1 FUSE 5 DH20 15 2 BLACK WHITE 1 0 TO DH23 7 PIN 4 DH20 15 3 RED BLUE 1 5 TO DH23 3 7 DH20 15 4 BROWN 1 5 TO DH8 DH20 16 HVAC CONTROL LIGHTING DH20 16 1 GREY 75 SPLICE TO GREY BLACK 1 5 DH20 7 2 BROWN 75 TO DH20 3 PIN 1 D 2 1 DH21 BLOWER A C RECIRC SWITCH DH21 WHITE RED 2 0 TO DH15 1 FUSES 9 and 10
27. 52 for fuel octane requirement Page 30 Seats The hand made seats are upholstered in leather The seats are adjustable fore and aft by 4 Both seats have 35 34 of headroom To adjust the driver s seat reach down in front of the seat and locate the lever Lift and hold the lever move the seat fore or aft to the desired position then release the lever Force the seat back and forth to ensure engagement Seat adjusting lever N 4 A Seat belt clip latch and red release button Figure 33 Seat adjust seat belt and lumbar Never attempt to adjust the seat while the car is moving and particularly not while braking Moving the seat can cause the driver to put unexpected pressure on the brake pedal resulting in a sudden and potentially dangerous stop The seats have an inflatable lumbar support in the backrest The lumbar support can be easily inflated by squeezing the hand pump repeatedly until sufficient lumbar support is achieved Page 31 To decrease the lumbar support simply un screw the valve on the hand pump See Figure 33 above which releases the air in the lumber support cushion Close the valve again when satisfactory Iumber has been achieved Seat Belts The seat belts are mounted in 3 points with an inertia reel mechanism To strap your self into the seat locate the seat belt stalk latch which is mounted from the floor between the transmission tunnel and the seat
28. 6 PIN FEMALE DH23 7 4 BLACK WHITE 1 0 TO DH20 15 2 DH23 7 5 RED WHITE 2 0 TO DH20 5 2 DH23 7 6 NOT USED D H 24 DH24 DEMIST VALVE DH24 1 BLACK 1 0 TO DH21 DH24 1 DH24 2 BROWN YELLOW 75 TODH20 2 1 DH24 2 Page 83 Harness connectors HITECH COUPE DASH HARNESS CONNECTORS ALL CONNECTORS VIEWED FROM WIRE SIDE 22 1 4 PIN MALE 22 2 2 PIN MALE 1CLEAR ffo cA 2 1 NOT USED 3 BROWN 1 5 2 RED GREEN 75 W 15 2 1 10 PIN MALE 4 BLACK GREEN 1 5 1 IGNITION GREEN FLAG 6 EXT RELAY NOT USED 1 2 al 4 5 2 BATTERY RED FLAG 7 TURN YELLOW FLAG 3 EARTH BLACK FLAG 8 LED POSITIVE e 7 9 10 4 BROWN FLEX NOT USED 9 LED NEGATIVE 5 BROWN WHITE FLEX 10 TURN YELLOW FLAG 15 2 2 4 PIN MALE 1 CIRCUIT 1 1 2 2 CIRCUIT 1 LOAD 3 CIRCUIT 2 3 4 CIRCUIT 2 1 2and 13 2 6 PIN MALE 1 BROWN FLEX 5 GREY RED 75 2 BROWN WHITE FLEX 6 RED 1 0 3 RED FLEX 7 BROWN GREEN 75 4 RED BLACK FLEX 8 NOT USED 17 6 PIN MALE 11213 1 BROWN 75 4 GREEN YELLOW 75 2 BLUE WHITE 1 0 5 GREEN BLACK 75 4 5 6 3 USED 6 GREEN WHITE 1 5 1 3 8 PIN MALE 112 14 1 BLACK GREEN 1 5 5 PURPLE 75 2 BLACK
29. 87 207 22 Figure 75 Cluster 1 Relays fuses under the dash Relays Lights on warning GONG 2 Low coolant warning light 3 Leftside door opener 4 Climate control re circulation 5 Climate control re circulation 6 Climate control re circulation Fuses 7 Left side park Registration plate 7 5 8 Right side park Meter light 10A 9 Racing 7 5 10 Head light relay supply 30A Jl 10 12 20 13 Turn Choke Alt 15A 14 Wiper wash 15 15 1 HVAC awanata 15 17 Stop Reverse solenoid 10A 18 Dome Immobilizer 10A 19 5 777 et 20A 20 Cigar lighter Door solenoid 20A 2L 20 5 Immobilizer 23 Immobilizer box Fuse Cluster 2 Fuse Cluster 2 is positioned under a plastic cover below the carbon fiber radiator cowl in the engine bay To gain access to these fuses you will need to open the hood See details on hood latches on page 28 Unplug the radiator fans to remove the carbon fiber radiator cowl The plugs protrude from the bottom rear of the cowl one on each side The plugs can be disco
30. BLUE 1 5 6 PURPLE WHITE 75 5 7 3 BLACK RED 1 5 7 ORANGE 75 4 PURPLE 75 8 BROWN 2 0 Page 84 Harness connector s cont 23 4 3 PIN FEMALE 23 1 23 3 8 PIN FEMALE HITECH COUPE DASH HARNESS CONNECTORS ALL CONNECTORS VIEWED FROM WIRE SIDE A CLEAR B BLACK C EARTH 1 GREEN BLACK 75 2 GREEN YELLOW 75 3 GREY GREEN 75 1 GREEN PURPLE 1 5 2 GREEN BROWN 75 3 WHITE GREEN 75 1 YELLOW 75 2 BROWN RED 75 3 BROWN BLACK 75 4 BROWN YELLOW 75 1 RED YELLOW 1 5 2 BLACK BLUE 1 0 3 BLUE WHITE 1 0 4 BLUE 1 0 1 GREEN BLACK 75 2 GREEN YELLOW 75 3 GREY GREEN 75 4 GREY BLACK 75 ocn oca 85 23 5 6mm EYELET lt RED 6 0 GREY BLACK 75 GREY RED 75 BLACK RED 1 0 BLACK WHITE 1 0 RED WHITE 2 0 NOT USED PURPLE 75 BROWN PURPLE 75 BROWN GREEN 75 BROWN BLUE 75 GREEN 1 0 BLACK 1 5 ORANGE 1 5 RED GREEN 1 5 WHITE 75 RED BLUE 1 5 RED BLUE 1 5 BLUE 3 0 98 ase AV T3u 3Sff13 SS3NHVH dVIN SS3NHVH LNOHH AdNOD den Harness Wire Color Thickness and Function HITECH PE FRONT REAR HARNE NNE Colour mm2 Function R 6 MAIN SUPPLY R G
31. D TO BLACK 1 0 TO DH15 1 FUSE 5 DH7 3 BLACK GREEN 75 SPLICED TO BLACK GREEN 1 5 TO 23 2 PIN 7 DH8 DH8 EARTH POINT DH8 1 BROWN 4 0 TO 14 MAIN EARTH DH8 2 BROWN 2 0 TO DH1 3 PIN 8 BLOWER FAN DH8 3 BROWN 1 5 DH2 1 PIN 5 WIPER MOTOR DH8 4 BROWN 1 5 TO DH22 1 PIN 3 IGNITION MODULE DH8 5 BROWN 1 5 TO DH20 8 1 CIGAR LIGHTER DH8 6 BROWN FLEX TO DH1 2 PIN 1 R S DOOR CONNECTOR DH8 7 BROWN 1 5 SPLICED TO DH3 1 DH3 2 DH3 3 DH3 4 DH3 5 DH8 8 BROWN 75 TO DH9 1 DH8 9 BROWN 75 TO DH11 2 Page 74 Clusters DH9 DH10 DH11 DH12 D H 9 DH9 WARNING LIGHTS DH9 1 1 GREEN BROWN 75 TO DH6 P DH9 1 2 BROWN 75 TO DH8 DH9 2 1 BLACK 75 SPLICED TO DH 7 2 DH9 2 2 BLUE 75 TO 23 2 PIN 4 DH9 3 1 BLACK 75 SPLICED TO DH 7 2 DH9 2 2 YELLOW 5 TO 15 1 RELAY 2 PIN 30 DH10 DH10 SPEEDOMETER DH10 1 GREY 75 SPLICED TO DH7 1 DH10 2 BROWN 75 SPLICED TO DH9 1 2 DH11 DH11 HIGH BEAM WARNING LIGHT DH11 1 WHITE 75 TO DH20 12 PIN 1 DH10 2 BROWN 75 DH8 DH12 DH12 HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS DH12 30 RED 1 5 TO 15 1 FUSE 13 DH12 15 BLACK BLUE 1 5 TO 15 1 FUSE 7 DH12 L GREEN YELLOW 75 TO DH17 PIN 4 DH12 L BLACK YELLOW FLAG TO DH15 2 PIN 7 DH12 R GREEN BLACK 75 TO DH17 PIN 5 DH12 R BLACK YELLOW FLAG TO DH15 2 PIN 10 DH12 30b GREEN 1 5 JUMP TO 49 TO DH6 X DH12 49a GREEN WHITE 1 5 TO DH17 PIN 6 DH12 31 BROWN 75 SPLICED TO 13 3 PIN 2
32. DH21 1 BLACK GREEN 1 5 TO DH1 3 PIN 1 DH21 1 BLACK GREEN 75 TO DH15 1 RELAY 6 PIN 86 DH21 2 BLACK BLUE 1 5 TO DH1 3 PIN 2 DH21 3 BLACK RED 1 5 TO DH1 3 PIN 3 DH21 4 PURPLE WHITE 75 TO DH15 1 RELAY 6 PIN 87a DH21 5 PURPLE 75 TO DH1 3 PIN 4 DH21 6 PURPLE 75 JUMP TO DH21 5 DH21 7 BROWN 75 SPLICE TO BROWN 1 5 TO DH20 14 Page 80 DH 20 Earth route MSD ignition connections D H 2 0 DH20 EARTH ROUTE BROWN ALL OTHER 1 5 TO DH8 BROWN 75 BROWN 1 5 20 14 D H 22 DH22 IGNITION MODULE CONNECTORS MSD IGNITION MODULE R 4 0mm Main Feed BW 2 0mm Main Earth R GN 1 Ignition From Immobilizer R GN 1 5mm Ignition to Coil OR 1 5mm Coil BK GN 0 75 Tachometer Page 81 Clusters DH22 DH23 D H 22 DH22 IGNITION MODULE CONNECTORS FORD TYPE IGNITION MODULE NOTE FOR MSD IGNITION MODULE WIRES SEE PREVIOUS PAGE 84 22 1 4PIN MALE DH22 1 1 CLEAR TO DH23 4 PIN A DH22 1 2 BLACK TO DH23 4 PIN B DH22 1 3 BROWN 1 5 TO DH8 DH22 1 4 BLACK GREEN 1 5 TO DH23 2 PIN 7 22 2 2PIN MALE DH22 2 1 NOT USED DH22 2 2 RED GREEN 75 SPLICE TO CIRCUIT 2 D H 23 DH23 FRONT HARNESS CONNECTORS DH 23 3 DH23 1 1 YELLOW 75 TO DH15 1 RELAY 2 PIN 86 DH23 1 2 BROWN RED 75 TO DH20 9 1 DH23 1 3 BROWN BLACK 75 TO DH20 10 1 DH23 1 4 BROWN YELLOW
33. H DH19 1 GREY BLACK 75 TO DH16 1 DH19 2 BROWN 75 TO Page 77 Clusters DH20 1 to DH20 6 switch panel D H 2 0 DH20 SWITCH PANEL Cluster s 0 20 1 to 20 6 DH20 1 R S DOOR OPENER SWITCH DH20 1 1 RED GREEN 1 5 JUMP TO DH20 8 1 DH20 1 2 BROWN WHITE FLEX TO 1 2 PIN 2 DH20 2 WINDSCREEN WASHER SWITCH DH20 2 1 GREEN BROWN 75 TO DH8 2 DH20 2 2 BROWN 75 TO DH20 9 2 DH20 2 3 BROWN 75 JUMP TO DH20 2 1 DH20 3 DEMIST SWITCH DH20 3 1 BROWN YELLOW 75 TO DH23 7 PIN 2 DH20 3 2 BROWN 75 TO DH20 9 2 DH20 3 3 BROWN 75 JUMP TO DH20 2 2 DH20 4 DH20 5 FUEL PUMP SWITCH DH20 5 1 RED WHITE 2 0 TO DH15 1 FUSE 6 DH20 5 2 RED WHITE 2 0 TO DH23 7 PIN 5 DH20 6 STARTER MOTOR SWITCH DH20 6 1 BLACK YELLOW 75 SPLICED TO CIRCUIT 1 LOAD DH20 6 2 BLACK YELLOW 75 TO DH23 2 PIN 5 DH20 6 3 BLACK YELLOW 75 JUMP TO DH20 6 1 Page 78 Clusters DH20 7 to DH20 13 switch panel D H 20 DH20 SWITCH PANEL Cluster s 0 20 7 to DH20 13 DH20 7 L S DOOR OPENER SWITCH DH20 7 1 BROWN WHITE 75 TO DH15 1 RELAY 3 PIN 85 DH20 7 2 BROWN 75 TO DH20 14 2 DH20 8 B S CIGAR LIGHTER DH20 8 1 RED GREEN 1 5 TO DH20 1 1 DH20 8 1 RED GREEN 1 5 TO DH20 14 1 DH20 8 2 BROWN 1 5 TO DH8 DH20 8 2 BROWN 75 TO DH2
34. I Air flow is 7096 head and 30 feet III Air flow 30 head and 70 feet IV Air flow to feet only From position II to position the airflow varies continuously from 70 30 to 30 70 head to feet In the middle it 15 50 50 for example This control does not operate the de mister See Figure 17 item 20 page 19 for information on de mister operation Air Flow Source The fan control 15 has three fans speeds Turn the control counterclockwise to left for re circulated air Turn the control clockwise for fresh air Air Conditioning Push in the fan control knob 15 to turn the air conditioning on and off The small green light in the center of the knob will be on when the air conditioning is on Temperature Control Turn the temperature control 16 counterclockwise to the left for cold air and clockwise to the right for warm air Start Switch This switch 17 can be toggled up OR down for engine starting See Start Procedure on page 25 Fuel Pump Toggle Switch The fuel pump switch 18 controls the electric fuel pump Up is off and down is on Be sure to turn the fuel pump on before starting the car Although the electric fuel pump shuts off when Page 13 the ignition is turned off it is a good idea to turn off the electric fuel pump switch as well Remember to turn it back on when you start the car If the pump is switched off up the car may start but will shut down in a short while whe
35. N 1 5 COIL ORANGE 1 5 COIL GN 1 0 START RELAY BK 15 CHOKE ALT RELAY IGN R BU 15 BRAKE LIGHT REV L O R BU 15 BRAKE LIGHT REV RETURN RY 1 5 BU 3 SCHRITT RELAY TO LIGHT SW BU 1 SCHRITT RELAY TO DIP SW w 1 HIGH BEAM W L BK BU 1 SPOT LIGHT SW GY BK 75 L S PARK LIGHT GY GN 75 R S PARK LIGHT GNY 75 US TURN GN BK 75 R S TURN BU 1 ALT WIL Y 75 LOW BW BK 75 RADFAN OVERIDE SW BWR 75 EXHAUST FAN OVERIDE SW PU 75 RELAY TRIGGER BW Y 75 LOW BRAKE FLUID BW BU 75 COOLANT TEMP BW PU 75 OIL TEMP BW GN 75 OIL PRESSURE 2x CO AX SCREENED 35 DISTRIBUTOR PICKUP WIRE COLOURS ORANGE MSD IGNITION APPLICATION BK REVERSE GEAR LOCK OUT SOLENOID R RED HEADLIGHT RELAY BW BROWN GN GREEN YELLOW W WHITE PU PURPLE TO FRONT ENGINE HARNESS J PK PINK Now BU BLUE GY GREY j OR ORANGE P ad TO REAR HARNESS Page 87 EXPRESS CONDITIONAL WARRANTIES INSPECTION AND REPAIRS IN GENERAL it is the intention of Superformance Inc and the Dealer to provide our customers with a Superformance rolling chassis of unsurpassed quality attention to detail and safety If the component vehicle succumbs to a mechanical defect covered by this warranty during the warranty period we will remedy the problem at our expense we ask of the customer is that you properly care for and maintain your new component vehicle an
36. Page 51 CAUTION Brake fluid is corrosive to paint Use not to spill fluid on the finish Any spills should be immediately flushed away with fresh water The brake system warning buzzer should sound if the fluid falls below the minimum level but the brake and clutch fluid reservoirs can also be checked visually if required A loss of fluid will only occur due to a leak from either the brake or clutch system Fuel Octane Requirement The fuel octane depends on the engine installed You engine provider should specify the octane required Fuel octane required octane Brake Fluid Warning Buzzer A low brake fluid level will cause a warning buzzer behind the dashboard to sound when switching on the ignition NOTE Brake system If the brake fluid warning buzzer sounds firstly check the brake fluid level If this is low top up with the recommended brake fluid Any DOT 3 or DOT 4 fluid is recommended If this is not the cause of the warning buzzer please consult your Superformance dealer NOTE Clutch system A fluid leak from the clutch system will be indicated by one or both of the following 1 A reduction of effort required to depress the clutch pedal 2 Gear selection difficulty Unable to disengage the clutch when the pedal is depressed Coolant Header Tank The engine coolant water for the radiator feed can be filled at the header tank See Figure 52 Item 3 on page 51 which is mounted on top
37. TG Hi 10 17 Hi bean 10 18 Maxi f se 40 I E e Pn Er MERE IR 80 A Page 69 Wiring Harness Diagrams The wiring harness has been divided into two sections 1 The DASH HARNESS Earth route and connectors 2 The FRONT HARNESS and 8 pin connectors Both sections have been broken down into loom extensions branch clusters with item description wire color wire thickness and connecting wires These pages can be set one next to the other to give the entire wiring layout NOTE When removing any electrical component please note and record the wiring positions so that it can be correctly reinstalled Page 70 Sed 9 HO A38D AO gg 3ms cd SS gwu 9IHL3AW SHIM SHOLO3NNOO SLIM M umn dOL PINO H38IADIN Nid 401 NO 55 NO G3H HOIO3NNOO Movig 5510105 ACIS Q3N IA SHOLO3NNOO TW dVIN SS3NHVH HSVG den useq Cluster DH1 1 1 DOOR SWITCH 1 2 DOOR HARNESS CONNECTOR 1 3 BLOWER FAN RECIRC A C THERMOSTAT DH1 1 1 BROWN GREEN 75 TO DH13 1A DH13 2 PIN 7 DH13 3 PIN 2 TO DH15 1 RELAY 1 PIN 31b DH1 1 2
38. all refer to a partial financial payment offered by the purchaser to the seller for the express purpose of securing a purchase transaction G Express Warranty Shall be defined as those explicit promises made by the sellers to the purchaser contained herein and shall in no way be construed to include implied or additional promises or guarantees beyond those express warranties of merchantability and fitness as specified herein H Inspection Shall refer to on site examination of the vehicle in question by employees or agents of Superformance Inc and or the Dealer Page 93 I Labor Shall refer to physical work required by Superformance Inc and or Dealer employees for the purpose of repairing or maintaining the vehicle in question J Misuse Shall refer to any application of Superformance products falling outside the reasonably anticipated use of the vehicle or its options K Notice Shall refer to written correspondence which among other things confers a party s intent or concerns L Options Shall refer to any additional features not otherwise included on the standard features list as identified in the Superformance Inc sales brochure herein incorporated by reference M Parts Shall refer to any items and assemblies not otherwise manufactured by Superformance Inc or the Dealer N Payment Shall refer to partial or total financial consideration proffered by purchaser to the Dealer for products repairs
39. arefully remove the chrome plated rim from the rubber seal by gently levering it out Then using the same method remove the lens Figure 71 Remove chrome Figure 72 Remove indicator rim lens The bulb can be removed by pushing it in and turning counterclockwise Replace bulb Replace the lens and chrome ring by reversing the removal procedure Rear Number Plate Light Using a flat screw driver remove the two screws holding the number plate lamp cover Remove the cover to gain access to the bulb Remove the bulb by pushing in and turning counter clockwise Replace the bulb with a new one Page 63 4 Figure 73 Removal of number plate lamp cover Refit the cover by reversing the removal procedure Page 64 Fuse Box Tray Location and Components Fuses and relays can be found in two locations See Fuse Cluster 1 page 66 and Fuse Cluster 2 on page 69 Fuse Cluster 1 These fuses and relays are mounted on a hinged tray under the dash on the driver s side Above drivers left knee Figure 74 Hinged tray housing fuses Access to the fuses can be gained by simply turning the twist clip 90 degrees to either clockwise or counterclockwise until the tab aligns with the slot in the tray The tray will then swing down on its hinges exposing the fuses and relays Page 65 18 e ne n Ti 213 916 ats E 1
40. by Superformance as a complete and fully equipped rolling chassis less engine and transmission Please check with the installer of your engine and transmission for break in details and specifications for your engine and transmission and record the information in the space provided in this manual Superformance makes running engineering changes as requirements are identified The specifications herein are typical for cars in current production at the time of compilation of this manual Specifications for individual cars may vary Chassis Jig Welded tubular steel space frame Page 1 Composite construction with superior aerodynamics Hand laid fiberglass panels with Vinyl ester resin All mounting points plated prior to lamination Forward hinging doors and hood double skinned for added re enforcement Front suspension Fully independent suspension using unequal length A arm design adjustable coil springs over telescopic shock absorbers and anti roll bar Rear suspension Fully independent suspension using unequal length A arm design with a toe control link adjustable coil springs over telescopic shock absorbers and anti roll bar Steering Power assisted Rack and pinion with 2 5 turns lock to lock giving a turning circle of 42ft Ratio 16 1 1 Pedal box Floor mounted pedals Pedals integrated into the space frame chassis Pedal pads adjustable Accelerator pedal height can be adjusted Brakes Va
41. coupe is to wash it by hand using a specialist car shampoo or mild detergent A low pressure hose should then be used to rinse the vehicle before drying with Chamois leather It is not advisable to use specialist cleaners on the vehicle wheels or to use other specialist road film removal solvents Power Wash Not Recommended It is not recommended that a power or jet wash be used in the cleaning of your Coupe However if you do decide to do so ensure that the nozzle is not aimed directly at the window or door seals at any intakes or ducts at the door handles or at the door mirrors It is also very important that the engine bay is not power washed at any point as it may cause serious electrical problems Automatic Car Wash Not Recommended The use of automatic car washes is not recommended This is due to the door and window seals not being designed to withstand the direct force of high pressure jets and also due to the profile of the vehicle being incompatible with many automated systems Interior Cleaning Plastics Alcantara Leather Carpets Vinyl and leather should be cleaned regularly with a damp cloth However a small amount of mild detergent or specialist cleaner may be used on ingrained stains or blemishes It is also recommended that leather upholstery or Alcantara trim is occasionally treated with a specialist Hide food Carpets should be vacuumed regularly to remove dust and grime Mild detergent in combination
42. cushion Reach over your shoulder closest to the door and locate the safety belt clip Pull the clip and strap across your chest and insert it into the stalk latch A click sound should be heard when the latch engages To remove the seat belt simply depress the red button on the stalk latch to release the clip The inertia reel will retrieve the clip strap Side Exhaust Pipe Caution The vehicle has exhaust pipes which run along the sides of the car Although there are sills which partly cover them the side exhaust pipes can get extremely hot The user buyer must take special precautions for both the driver and any occupant not to make contact with the side exhaust pipes The buyer not the seller is ultimately responsible to warn passengers guests on lookers other users and especially children Operating temperatures of these pipes may exceed two hundred and fifty 250 degrees Fahrenheit Page 32 MAINTENANCE Battery Battery The battery recommended by Superformance is a sealed for life battery and therefore should not need regular maintenance or renewal The battery is located in the engine bay on the lower right hand side To gain access to the battery two metal panels must be removed by loosening and removing four M6 cap screws using a 4mm Allen key Main Power Cut Off Switch Alternately the power can be disconnected by simply twisting the main power cut off switch counterclockwise The power can
43. cuum boosted system PBR 2 pot floating calipers front 1 pot floating calipers rear with vented discs FRONT 12 8 x 1 25 REAR 12 x 1 Cooling Latest technology high performance aluminum core radiator with built in oil cooler Two thermostatically controlled electric fans Page 2 Figure 3 Superformance Chassis Rear View Page 3 Exhaust system Fabricated headers bolt onto original side pipe design but with gases continuing back into rear mounted exhaust pipes protruding through lower rear of the body Interior The cockpit is trimmed in top quality automotive carpeting leather and Alcantara materials The cockpit also houses a 4 point roll bar a black padded roof liner 3 point retractable seat belts See seat belt operation on page 32 an original style 14 Motolita steering wheel and an interior light on the roof lining behind the windshield Mechanical Components Engine The Superformance Coupe has been designed to use A Ford 351 Windsor block or aftermarket equivalent with standard 9 5 inch deck height e Cylinder heads with exhaust ports in the stock location and with shape and dimensions consistent with AFR 185 cylinder heads e single four barrel with a dual plane intake manifold These specifications are dictated respectively by Space within the engine compartment Exhaust header design and frame clearance Hood clearance Within these constraints th
44. d if a problem should arise not to entrust the matter to unauthorized service people A The seller shall provide an express one 1 year warranty of merchantability and fitness with respect to the chassis fit and finish and all other standard features except for the electronic and wiring components pursuant to the following terms and conditions 1 Performance parts supplied by third party manufacturers shall not be warranted for a period beyond that which the part s manufacturer supplies Any resulting breakage of said parts shall be covered by the parts manufacturer s independent warranty and said breakage shall not include any resulting labor costs by seller for removal and replacement of the part in question b Engines and drive train parts shall not covered by this warranty 2 Tires shall not be covered either expressly or implicitly by this warranty the tires are covered by the tire maker s independent warranty 3 Electrical components including but not limited to wiring harnesses fuse boxes ignition systems gauges etc shall carry three 3 month warranty Page 88 4 The vehicle s paint shall be covered by a one 1 year conditional warranty against cracking peeling and or any other defect resulting from seller s workmanship however such warranties shall not apply to normal wear and tear or misuse Such misuse would include but is not limited to leaving the vehicle exposed in extreme c
45. de of the shock mounting location The white X s in the photos indicate acceptable emergency jacking points on the under side of the lower control arms See Figures 37 to 40 below Figure 37 Hood raised Figure 38 Scissor jack locating jack slid into position point for left hand front under left hand lower suspension control arm Page 36 Figure 39 Scissor jack locating Figure 40 Hood raised point for right hand front jack slid into position suspension under right hand lower control arm Emergency Jacking Points Rear To jack up the REAR use the scissor jack and jack handle as used for the front Slide the scissor jack in under the car from the rear The scissor jack can be positioned under the rear lower control arm on either side of the car as shown below as close as possible to the underside of the shock mounting location The white X s in the photos indicate acceptable emergency jacking points on the under side of the lower control arms See Figures 41 and 42 below Page 37 Figure 41 Scissor jack Figure 42 Scissor jack locating point for left hand locating point for right hand rear suspension rear suspension Carefully jack up the car Ensure that the jack has a secure positioning on the lower control arm before removing the wheel If available support the car with axle stands under the lower control arm at the outer end of the suspension arm
46. de wheel 3 The toe loss under 75mm 3 droop was approx 0 2mm toe out giving a total toe of approx 0 Smm toe in for that side 4 The graph curve will stay as it is but just move left or right depending on the static toe setting For example if you had Zero static toe the toe change under bump would be approx Imm toe in and under droop it would be approx 0 2mm toe out Page 46 Upper half of the graph is bump and the lower half is droop The left side is toe in and the right side is toe out Or positive values on the axes are bump and toe out while negative values are toe in and droop REAR WHEEL TOE 2 5 2 4 5 4 05 0 0 5 1 WHEEL TRAVEL ha TOE 2 17 7 WASHERS Figure 50 Rear wheel toe vs wheel travel NOTE This graph is in mm and not inches When measuring the bump steer plot it on a graph similar to the one above Or print it out and plot your reading on the graph The ideal is to have toe in gain under bump of about 0 8mm 0 031inch 1mm 0 040inch is okay And then to have very little toe loss under droop of about 0 1 to 0 2mm 0 004 0 008inch or even zero Page 47 Understanding Your Graph Dynamic Toe Dynamic toe is the toe change that occurs under bump or droop Too much toe in under bump If you get more toe in under bump make the arm lon
47. e owner has a wide choice of 351W based engines from 351 to 427 cubic inches with up to 600 horsepower or more from a number of engine builders Page 4 Transmission The Superformance Coupe is designed to use the Tremec T 56 6 speed manual gearbox from TTC Transmission Technologies Corporation The following speeds are the maximum calculated speeds based on recommended tire size T 56 gear ratios 3 46 final drive and a 6000 rpm redline The actual speeds attainable in the higher gears depend on the engine selected Gear Ratio mph 1000 rpm Max speed in gears 1 2 97 8 2 49 mph 6000 rpm 2 2 07 12 0 71 mph 6000 rpm 3 1 43 17 1 102 mph 6000 rpm 4 1 00 24 4 146 mph 6000 rpm 5 0 80 30 5 183 mph 6000 rpm 6 0 62 39 4 236 mph 6000 rpm CAUTION Because the Coupe has low drag speeds in excess of 200 mph may be possible with engines of 500 or more horsepower Speeds higher than legal highway speeds should only be attempted by experienced drivers with proper safety equipment on closed courses designed for such speeds NOTE REVERSE GEAR LOCK OUT SWITCH The clutch pedal AND the brake pedal MUST be depressed before reverse gear can be engaged The depressing of the brake pedal activates an electronic mechanism on the gearbox which allows reverse gear to be engaged For your safety the Tremec employs a neutral safety switch that will only allow the engine to be cranked and started while neutral is selected Dif
48. e trunk Figure 24 Washer bottle Figure 25 Washer bottle compartment reservoir Page 23 Jack Compartment The scissor jack compartment is housed in the right hand side rear panel and contains the scissor jack and cranking handle the lead knock off hammer which is used to remove the wheel spinners and an aerosol inflatable tire product for the inflation of a tire in the case of a puncture Figure 26 Scissor jack compartment Figure 27 Scissor jack handle and hammer Page 24 Start Procedure 1 Apply the handbrake and insert the key into the ignition 2 Depress clutch pedal Put gear lever into neutral The engine can only be started in neutral 3 Turn the key clockwise to position III to activate the electrical circuits See Figure 7 on page 11 4 If the ignition light See Figure 17 item 32 on page 11 does not come on this means that the vehicle 1 still immobilized The button on the remote immobilizer See Figure 14 on page 18 attached to the key fob needs to be pressed once The ignition light should then come on 5 If the vehicle is fitted with an electric fuel pump it must be switched on at this stage See Figure 8 item 18 on page 12 You should be able to hear it pressurizing the system 6 Use the Start Switch See Figure 8 item 17 on page 12 to engage the starter motor The switch can be pushed up or down to engage If the engine does no
49. ecommended Fluids The actual fluids that you use depend on your choice of drive train See pages 54 and 55 for typical fluid recommendations Engine Oil The engine oil change specifications depend on the engine installed Your engine provider should provide the oil change specifications Oil capacity quarts Oil type Break in Routine High speed Oil change interval Break in miles Routine miles High speed miles NOTE The Superformance oil pan has an 8 quart capacity Transmission The transmission fluid specifications depend on the transmission installed Your transmission provider should provide the oil change specifications Fluid capacity quarts Fluid type Fluid change interval Break in miles Routine miles Page 50 Differential The differential fluid specifications depend on the type installed Your local Superformance dealer should provide the oil specifications Oil capacity quarts Oil type NOTE Rear axle fluid normally does not require replacement in absence of repairs Brake Fluid The brake fluid reservoir is located at the left hand side rear of the engine bay mounted on a bracket on top of the driver s side foot well See Figure 52 Item 1 below Clutch Fluid The clutch fluid is located in the remote reservoir which 15 mounted to the same bracket as the brake fluid reservoir on top of the driver s side foot well See Figure 52 Item 2 below
50. edure on page 25 Turn Signal Indicator Hi Beam Stalk The turn signal stalk lever 10 is mounted on the steering column typically on the left hand side Move the stalk in the direction you want to turn to activate the turn signal When the turn signals are on the turn signal indicator light 31 will flash Page 11 When the headlights are turned on click the switch on the back of the tip of the turn signal stalk to switch between high beams and low beams When the high beams are on the hi beam pilot light 34 will be on When the headlights are not on clicking the switch on the turn signal stalk flashes the high beams Horn The horn button 11 is located on the dashboard Pushing the button sounds the horns Dash Dimmer Switch The dashboard dimmer switch 12 1s situated on the under side of the dash below the horn button and is used to control the intensity of the dashboard lights Turn the dimmer switch counterclockwise to dim the dashboard lights and clockwise to brighten them Hazard Light Switch This switch 13 activates the hazard emergency lights Depress the switch and the indicator light 31 will flash The switch will also flash bright red Press the switch again to stop the indicators and switch from flashing 2 Om Figure 8 Controls and switches Page 12 Climate Control Air Flow Directional This control 14 has 4 settings Air flow to head only I
51. erature gauge 4 indicates the engine water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit The normal operating temperature depends on the thermostat installed Your engine provider should specify the normal water temperature Normal water temperature degrees Fahrenheit If the water temperature exceeds 230 degrees Fahrenheit the engine should be shut down and allowed to cool before Page 8 proceeding Water temperatures above 210 degrees Fahrenheit during normal driving indicate a problem that needs to be corrected For those more familiar with Centigrade Fahrenheit Centigrade TOU Lotte 38 j e 60 J50 66 senio 88 230 Y 110 132 138 990 143 DOU EE 160 Oil Pressure Gauge The oil pressure gauge 5 indicates the oil pressure in pounds per square inch PSI Your engine provider should specify the minimum and maximum oil pressure for the engine you have selected If the oil pressure drops below the minimum it may indicate a serious problem The engine should be shut down immediately until the problem is identified and corrected Minimum oil pressure PSIat rpm Maximum oil pressure PSIat rpm Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge 6 indicates the fuel level in the fuel tank NOTE This is an approximate indication You should set your own limits Volt Meter The volt meter 7 indicates voltage reading of the alternator and the battery Page 9 ALTERNATOR When the engi
52. es on both sides of the hood Page 28 Open and close the hood with care to protect the car finish and the latch mechanisms Care should be taken when opening the hood in windy conditions Trunk Access to the trunk is gained via a lock located in the rear of the car just below the spoiler See Figure 30 below Use the key provided to unlock the trunk Figure 30 Trunk lock The trunk will lift just enough to get your fingers under the glass to enable you to open it When open the trunk is supported by two gas struts To close the trunk simply push the glass back and downward until it rests on the sealing rubber Give one last push downward to engage the lock A click sound should be heard as the lock engages CAUTION Do not leave unsecured objects in the trunk particularly heavy objects during high speed cornering as the objects may fly about and cause damage to the car and or objects Page 29 Refueling A Le Mans vintage competition style gas filler and cap is fitted To open the cap press down on the latch Figure 32 Locking type gas cap The cap will spring open A locking type gas cap is fitted inside the Le Mans cap for additional security The cap is locked and unlocked with the key provided With the cap unlocked turn the cap counterclockwise to remove it and clockwise to secure it To close the Le Mans cap press down on the cap until the latch catches See page
53. ferential BTR Hydratrac 3 46 1 ratio limited slip differential designed for independent rear suspension is fitted as standard equipment Page 5 Wheels and Tires Front Wheels Aluminum 18 x 8 peg drive knock off Rear Wheels Aluminum 18 x 10 peg drive knock off Design Tire Sizes Front NNNM 255 45 18 EE 285 50 18 Optional Tire Sizes 255 40 18 REAT 295 45 18 NOTE Be sure to obtain a speed rating consistent with the speeds you expect to drive A minimum of a Z rating is recommended Dimensions Curb E 3066 Ibs Weight distribution front rear 4990 5 1 96 Wheelbase 93 Length eiS 175 ru d 49 Width ER RT PE 43 9 bc qi id 56 5 Track tea Cr 58 5 6 25 F el tank 21 gallon stainless steel Curb weight and weight distribution are typical for a 351W engine with an iron block and aluminum heads and a T 56 transmission Page 6 OPERATION Instrumentation Full instrumentation gauges and warning lights are provided with the Superformance rolling chassis The gauges and warning lights must be correctly hooked
54. ger e g 603mm Too little toe in under bump If you get less toe in under bump make the trailing arm shorter e g 601mm To adjust the trailing arms simply loosen the two locknuts one at each rod end One is left hand thread and the other is right hand thread Turn the trailing arm tube one way to make it longer and the other way to make it shorter Tighten the locknuts once the desired length has been achieved Once you have made the necessary adjustments to the trailing arm you must recheck and adjust the static toe adjust at the inner LCA pivot with the washers With the static toe correct recheck the bump steer plotting your readings once more Repeat the above process if necessary VERY IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER The trailing rod adjusts toe gain dynamic toe The static toe is adjusted with washers at the lower control arm inner pivot Never confuse the two Page 48 REAR WHEEL TOE e e e 2 5 REAR WHEEL TRAVEL MM 828 A e L TOE MM 601mm TRAILING ROD 602mm TRAILING ROD 4 602 5mm TRAILING ROD 603mm TRAILING ROD Figure 51 Rear wheel toe Page 49 Routine Check Up and Service After the first 1000 miles and thereafter every 5000 miles the vehicle should be thoroughly checked for loose nuts bolts etc R
55. he Dealer after the date of sale and or after the culmination of the warranty period shall carry a separate warranty to be determined by the parties at that time with such terms and conditions having no effect on any portion of this agreement E This warranty begins on the date that the vehicle is delivered to buyer or put into service by seller as a demonstrator Page 90 E Warranty repairs and adjustments will be made at no charge except for those aforementioned items expressly stated above G This warranty gives the buyer specific legal rights which may vary from state to state Neither Superformance Inc nor the Dealer assumes nor authorizes any other person or party to assume for them any other liability in connection with this vehicle No payment or other compensation will be made for indirect or consequential damages such as damage or injury to person or property or loss of revenue which might be paid or incurred by reason of failure of any part or assembly which may be repaired or replaced in accord with the terms of this warranty H This warranty is applicable only to countries where Superformance Inc has appointed dealers I Damages due to accidents negligence misuse objects striking the component vehicle overloading improper operation lack of maintenance poor fuel quality environmental damages e g tree sap bird droppings road salt hail airborne fallout are not covered under this warranty J T
56. he seller reserves the right to make any changes in design or to make any additions to or upon its products without incurring any obligations to install the same equipment on motor vehicles previously built Page 91 MISCELLANEOUS TERMS AND CONDITIONS A Severability If any term condition or clause contained herein shall be deemed by a court of proper jurisdiction to be void void able unconscionable or otherwise unenforceable then said clause may be severed from this agreement with the remainder of same continuing to remain binding upon the parties herein B Litigation If in the event litigation is required then the parties hereto by operation of contract bind themselves and submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the county and state of the applicable Dealer C Assumption of Risk By entering this agreement buyer is aware that the vintage sports car styled component vehicle being purchased is a high performance vehicle which in most cases far exceeds the power to weight ratios of conventional vehicles and as such may be potentially dangerous and could cause injury or death to the operator or passenger of same The safety features provided by the manufacturer are not a guarantee or bar against such injuries or death Buyers are encouraged to take every safety precaution when operating this performance vehicle D Refunds Once vehicle delivery has been completed by seller and payment has been tendered in full by b
57. i tenant 25 Running In Procedure J 26 Engine iere eue oed HUS 26 26 Brakes mee 26 Vehicle Entry Access and Retueling 26 gni 26 KEYS iei det Rete 27 hn 28 Re RON OH Are 29 Refueling uet eee Uie RETE et E rete RR 30 DEAS oli METER td pd 31 Seat Belts esten entities donnie adit 32 Side Exhaust Pipe Caution 32 Maintenance s 33 l nA leen 33 s den a REPRE Ie a ap SE 33 Main Power Cut Off 33 Wheels and 34 Emergency Jacking Points 36 Emergency Jacking Points Rear esee 37 Tire Pressures r 39 IuDE 40 Alignment Specifications J 42 Recommended 5 42 Achieving the Settings 43 Understanding Your Graph esee 44 Achieving the Settings 45 Understanding Your Graph Dynamic 48 Routine Check Up and Service 50 Recommended Fluids
58. iderable damage to the engine 4 It is important that once the oil has been checked the dip stick is securely replaced to avoid oil leakage 5 For track day usage the oil should be topped up to the maximum mark and the oil level monitored throughout the day Typical Engine Service Parts The following list includes typical fluid types and capacities for a Ford 351 Windsor based engine Tremec T 56 6 speed transmission and Hydratrac limited slip differential 3 46 1 Various drive train combinations will fit into the Coupe will require differing fluid types and capacities See pages 50 and 51 for fluids for your specific drive train Page 54 Item Transmissio Differential n oil oil Cooling system Brake and clutch Alternator Battery Ignition coil Spark plugs Recommended Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF or equivalent Motorcraft SAE 75W 140 Synthetic Real Axle Lubricant or equivalent Add 2 gallons universal antifreeze Top up with water Castrol SRF Racing Brake Fluid or DOT 3 minimum Red Line High Temp ATF or Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF or equivalent A C unit uses R134a gas 28 32 oz 13 round filter housing K amp N E 3705 14 round filter housing K amp N E 1650 Fram HP 6 or Wix 51222R or NAPA 1222R Aeromotive 11203 or Holley Blue 12 802 1 or Carter PA600HP Fram G3736 7 groove multi belt Goodyear Gatorback 4070505 7PK 1285 Single V g
59. le esee 14 Headlight Toggle Switch 14 Spot Light Toggle 5 0 14 Number Toggle 15 Radiator Fan Override Toggle Switch eese 15 Engine Compartment Exhaust Fan Toggle Switch 15 Interior Light S Witch iste e pO URDU RU nem 15 Adjustable Air Vents eee eU ERU ien 16 Removable Cover for Radio Fitment 16 Side WindOWS eoe 16 Door Release Buttons e RU Se eni US 16 Manual Door Operation 17 Remote Immobilizer 18 DC Power Accessory POorts ineo e Diet eee 18 Hand Brake ones inea 18 Gear Lever ases eoe toti ERU Esc oio eth n ise 19 Warning Lights Buzzers 19 Indicator Rep ater 5 iR Ub cR RUE EU EA 19 Ignition Alternator Warning 20 Low Coolant Warning 20 Hi Beam Pilot Light nic eee 20 Low Brake Fluid Warning Buzzer 20 Fuel Inertia Switch aeter ehe 20 C ms 21 Glove Compartment nene iet 21 General Stowage Compartments essere 22 Windshield Washer Bottle eese 23 Jack Compartment hee 24 Start PrOcCed res uuu I u N
60. limates for extended periods of time 5 This express warranty is limited only to the items contained herein and shall in no way shape or form be construed by any party to this transaction to contain implicit warranties not expressly stated herein 6 All portions of this warranty shall become null and void if the vehicle is used in any form of speed competition 7 This warranty shall become void if unauthorized parties perform repairs to the vehicle Authorized parties include those parties expressly designated as such in writing by the sellers B If in the event warranty repairs are required the buyer shall place the seller on notice of the condition at which time the seller shall make best efforts to inspect and cure the defect 1 Notice to seller shall take effect upon delivery of written correspondence confirming the condition 2 Upon notice seller shall contact the buyer within ten 10 business days and shall make arrangements to inspect the alleged defect 3 If the vehicle is operational the buyer shall deliver the vehicle to seller for inspection of the defect 4 Seller 15 not responsible for alternative transportation or alternative transportation costs while the vehicle is being serviced or repaired Page 89 5 If the vehicle is non operational then the vehicle may be repaired on site by an authorized repair agent or may require delivery to the seller s service site If in the discretion of
61. ling arm to the following lengths Upper control arm Length should be set at 415mm 16 339 from center of inner bushes to center of rod end Lower control arm Length should be set at 588mm 23 150 from center of outer bushes to center of rod end Trailing arm Radius Rod Length should be set at 602mm 23 700 from center to center of rod ends Once the above has been done and the arms are assembled into the vehicle the static camber and toe can be set to the specifications found above in Recommended Settings NOTE First set the camber and then do the static toe HANDY HINT 1 One complete turn on the rod end of the upper control arm UCA will give approximately 0 3 camber change 2 A 2mm spacer at the LCA inner pivot will give approx 1 2mm static toe change In other words if you move inner LCA point 2mm forward the static toe will increase by 1 2mm toe out Page 45 NOTE The rear static toe is set by moving the LCA inner point backward to gain toe in and forward to gain toe out Front of Car Toe out toe in 2 Figure 49 Setting rear static toe Once you have the camber and static toe set you need to measure the bump steer Below is a graph indicating what the curve should look like NOTE The following can be seen from the graph 1 The static toe was 1mm toe in 2 The toe gain under 75mm 3 bump was approx 1mm toe in giving a total toe of approx 2mm toe in for that si
62. ls Vehicle Entry Access and Refueling Doors Your Superformance Coupe is fitted with a remote entry system with no external key locks or door handles for originality and enhanced security The unlocking and opening procedure is activated by simply pointing the remote immobilizer See Figure 14 on page 18 at the car and depressing the immobilizer remote control button twice The door will pop open slightly thus giving you enough space to insert your hand behind the edge of the door and open it Page 26 CAUTION Although the absence of key locks or door handles does enhance the security of your vehicle it does however raise the possibility that you may not be able to gain access yourself E G keys and immobilizer remote control accidentally locked inside the car OR in the case of a flat battery It is therefore strongly recommended that you keep a spare trunk lock key either on your person or attached to the car in a secure place known only to you so that you may gain access from the rear hatch if locked out of the car for any reason NOTE Once inside the cockpit the door can be opened by either pressing the Electronic DOOR RELEASE BUTTONS See Figures 11 and 12 on page 17 or using the manual door lever See Figure 13 on page 17 IMPORTANT Care should be taken when opening the door in windy conditions Keys Figure 28 Keys Your car has a key for the ignition 1 a key for the locking gas cap 2 a
63. modifications and or labor O Performance Modifications Shall include any and all special requests made by the customer and or purchaser which varies from the stock equipment offered on the vehicle P Power train Shall refer to the vehicle s engine drive shaft and transmission The terms drive train and power train are used interchangeably Q Product Shall refer to the articles manufactured by Superformance Inc distributed and serviced by the Dealer and sold to the purchaser less engine and transmission R Purchaser Shall refer to the party or parties who take possession of the vehicle in question with the intent to maintain Page 94 legal ownership of the vehicle The term purchaser shall not include parties who receive the vehicle as a gift a second purchaser family members heirs transferees and or any other party or parties who take possession of the vehicle after the original date of purchase 5 Seller Shall refer to both Dealer and Superformance Inc T Side Exhausts and or Side Pipes Refers to the tubular pipes running from the outlet located behind the front wheels on either side of the vehicle and attached to the rocker panels below driver and passenger side door sills Side Exhausts may or may not appear on the vehicle subject to this contract U Special Order Shall refer to a vehicle ordered by the purchaser which is not currently in the Dealer s vehicle inventory at
64. n the fuel supply in the carburetor bowl is used up Windshield Wiper Rotary Switch The two speed windshield wiper switch 19 has 3 positions P Park off N Normal low speed wiper H High speed wiper From park rotate the switch clockwise to right one position for low speed wiper operation and two positions for high speed wiper operation Rotate the switch counterclockwise to slow or turn off the wipers De Mist Toggle Switch Toggle the switch 20 downward to activate the wind shield de mister Windshield Washer Toggle Switch The windshield washer can be activated by toggling switch 21 upwards or downwards Headlight Toggle Switch Toggle the headlight switch 22 to the full up position to turn off the lights Toggle the switch down one position to turn on the running lights and down two positions to turn on the headlights The dashboard lights come on automatically when the running lights or headlights are switched on Spot Light Toggle Switch Toggle the switch 23 downward to switch on the spot lights The spot light only come on when the headlights are on Page 14 Number Toggle Switch Optional coupes have plugs in the door loom for the connection of a light on the door to illuminate the racing number Toggle the switch 24 downward to activate this light Radiator Fan Override Toggle Switch The radiator fans are switched on automatically when the engine temperature exceeds 203 to
65. nd a key for locking the trunk 3 A spare of each of these keys is supplied with the vehicle Record the key information here Key Name Number Ignition Trunk Locking gas cap Page 27 Hood Figure 29 Hood latch The hood also known as the bonnet is latched by two lever type hood latches at the rear of the hood on the sides Access under the hood is gained via these two levers When the hood is latched the latch handles point towards the floor and lay in a recess in the hood itself See Figure 29 above Due to the size of the hood it is not recommended that you attempt to open the hood on your own One person should stand on either side of the hood To open the hood simply pull the levers on both sides of the hood upward and outward by inserting your index finger under the end of the lever at the bottom The hood is hinged at the front under the nose Using the extended levers on both sides as handles lift the rear of the hood up and forward opening the hood and exposing the engine bay The hood is supported in its open position by gas struts To close the hood ensure there are no loose items or obstructions in the engine bay Lower the rear of the hood back and downwards until it rests on the sealing rubber Push down gently on both sides of the hood to compress the sealing rubber and align the latches Lock the latches by pushing the levers down and inward until they lay flush in the recess
66. ne is running the Volt meter will show the charging voltage from the alternator to the Battery BATTERY When the engine is off and ignition turned to position 1 the volt meter will show the condition of the battery power in volts Fuel pressure gauge The fuel pressure gauge 8 is attached to the fuel pressure regulator which is mounted to the firewall in the engine bay See Figure 6 below The gauge measures the pressure of the fuel supply at the regulator between the fuel pump to the carburetor The pressure is measured in PSI The fuel pressure can be adjusted at the regulator The required fuel pressure setting may vary depending on the carburetor fitted See your engine builder for the specific set up requirements for your carburetor Figure 6 Fuel pressure gauge Fuel pressure PSIat rpm Page 10 Controls and Switches Steering wheel position Figure 7 Controls and switches NOTE For digital watch owners clockwise is top to the right counterclockwise is top to the left Ignition Switch The ignition switch 9 has 3 positions I Accessory key turned counterclockwise to left Only the radio and the DC accessory power ports have electrical feed with the ignition switch in this position H Ignition OFF Key in middle position HI Ignition ON Key turned clockwise to right This switch position activates all functions which require electrical feed See Start Proc
67. ning screw Page 60 Figure 63 Unplug the Figure 64 Compress spring light clip and remove bulb Spot Lights Front Using a Phillips screw driver lift the sealing rubber and remove the four screws securing the clear plastic spot light cover Remove the four screws securing the plastic shroud Figure 65 Spot light cover Figure 66 Plastic spot light shroud The clear plastic spot light cover and sealing rubber were fitted using a little silicon sealer between the rubber and the body Sealer MUST be applied in this area when replacing them after the bulb change Page 61 Lean the spot light forward Loosen and remove the screw and nut holding the fastening ring Remove the fastening ring Unplug the white wire at the terminals Figure 67 Remove fastening Figure 68 Unplug white ring wire Separate the lens from the housing by pulling it forward Loosen and remove bulb using a short flat screw driver Replace the bulb AND wire as a unit Figure 69 Loosen screw Figure 70 Replace bulb and wire Refit by reversing the removal procedure Don t forget to attach the black earth ring terminal when replacing the bulb fastening screw Page 62 Rear Lights The BRAKE PARK lights REAR INDICATORS and REVERSE LIGHT share the same type of light housing Therefore the procedure for bulb replacement is the same Using a thin flat screw driver c
68. nnected by depressing the tab on the side and pulling the male and female apart Figure 76 Radiator fan Figure 77 Radiator fan plug left hand plug right hand Page 67 The cowl is held down at the front a rubber o ring on a hook Insert finger into o ring and unhook it by pulling it back The cowl and attached fans can now be lifted up and back to remove PULL O RIN UN HOOK Figure 78 Radiator cowl Figure 79 Cowl fastener and fans O ring Underneath the cowl you will find a plastic cover Using a Phillips screw driver remove the 3 panel screws from the plastic cover Remove cover to gain access to fuses REMOVE 3 SCREWS Figure 80 Plastic cover over fuses in engine bay Page 68 10 12 14 16 1 mal 11 13 15 17 18 Figure 81 Cluster 2 Relays and fuses in the engine bay Relays Spotlights 2 Air conditioner unit 3 Exhaust fans 4 Starter motor 5 Radiator fans 1 speed Neg 6 Radiator fans speed Pos 7 Radiator fans A C Temp signal 8 Radiator fans 2 speed 9 Headlights Fuses 10 Power supply to head light relay 15 11 Exhaustfans 20A 12 10 13 Spot lighis 15A 14 Driving lights 10 Driving DOT 10
69. ons 92 ERR EAR NR BRE AD CRANE 93 96 Page vi Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 8 Figure 9 Figure 10 Figure 11 Figure 12 Figure 13 Figure 14 Figure 15 Figure 16 Figure 17 Figure 18 Figure 19 Figure 20 Figure 21 Figure 22 Figure 23 Figure 24 Figure 25 Figure 26 Figure 27 Figure 28 Figure 29 Figure 30 Figure 31 Figure 32 Figure 33 Figure 34 Figure 35 Figure 36 Figure 37 Figure 38 Figure 39 Figure 40 Figure 41 Figure 42 LIST OF FIGURES Superformance 1 Superformance Chassis Front View 3 Superformance Chassis Rear View 3 Speedometer and tachometer 7 ERE 8 Fuel pressure 10 Controls and 11 Controls and enne 12 Interior light switch esee 15 Adj stable aif 16 Door release button driver s side 17 Door release button passenger s side and DC power 17 Manual operation door 1 17 Remote immobilizer 18
70. roove belt size depends on specific engine and accessory installation Typically in 15375 to 15395 range For your car RDI 10346 LMS Group 75 245 W 195 mm 190 Cranking amps 685 at 32 degrees 80 minute reserve Top post recommended MSD Blaster 2 Part No 8202 The type of spark plug depends on the engine you have selected Your engine provider should provide the spark plug specifications Plug type Plug change interval Every miles Page 55 Recommended Weekly Checks It is advisable to spend a small amount of time each week inspecting and checking the more fundamental components of the vehicle The following constitutes a checklist for these inspections exterior lights Coolant level Brake fluid level Clutch Power steering fluid Windscreen washer bottle Tire pressure Visual check for any fluid leaks O Recommended Daily Checks In addition to the above it is recommended that the following checks are routinely carried out on a daily basis 1 Oil level 2 Chassis IMPORTANT If for any reason the vehicle is grounded or an object strikes the chassis from below it is advisable to visually inspect the chassis for signs of damage If there seems to be damage the vehicle should be taken to your local Superformance dealer for a comprehensive inspection Page 56 Exterior Cleaning By Hand The recommended method of cleaning your
71. s manually operated Door Release Buttons The door locks can be activated by depressing buttons on the sides of the center console switch panel 29 There is a button on the left side of the switch panel for driver s side and on the right side for the passenger side door release Page 16 Door release buttons 9 accessory ports Figure 11 Door release Figure 12 Door release button driver s side button passenger s side and DC power accessory ports Manual Door Operation The doors can also be manually opened from inside the cockpit using the door levers housed in recesses in the bottom rear of the door panel Figure 13 Manual operation door lever Page 17 Remote Immobilizer A remote immobilizer is supplied with the vehicle The remote immobilizer is used to unlock the doors two clicks and to unlock the ignition one click See page 26 for doors and page 25 for starting Figure 14 Remote immobilizer DC Power Accessory Ports These can be used to supply power to 12 volt plug in automotive accessories See Figure 12 on page 17 Hand Brake To apply the hand brake pull the handle rearwards while depressing the button at the end of the lever Release the button at the end of the lever s travel To release press the button and move the lever forward fully Figure 15 Hand brake and gear lever Page 18 Gear Lever The gear
72. st set the camber by adjusting the upper control arm Once this is done the static toe can be set by adjusting the steering tie rods Once you have the camber and toe set you can check the bump steer The front is not as sensitive to minor changes as the rear is so this is not essential Below is a graph indicating possible curves Page 43 FRONT WHEEL TOE vs WHEEL MOVEMENT BUMP DROOP 7 TOE OUT recommended rack too low Figure 48 Front wheel toe vs wheel movement NOTE this graph is in mm not inches When measuring the bump steer plot it on a graph similar to the one above Or print it out and plot your reading on the graph The ideal is to have a maximum toe out gain under bump of about 0 2mm 0 008inch The ideal situation is to have no bump steer under bump or droop Spec range under bump is 0 0 0 2mm toe out 0 000 0 008inch Spec range under droop is 0 0 0 4mm toe in 0 000 0 015inch Understanding Your Graph If you find that you have too much toe out under bump and too much toe in under droop See diagonal line in graph above shim the rack up to correct the curve This is done by adding shims under the steering rack mounting blocks To remove 1mm 0 040inch of bump add a 1mm 0 040inch shim under the rack mounting block Page 44 Achieving the Settings Rear Start by getting the control arms and trai
73. t start repeat the stages detailed above IMPORTANT Only short repeated engine cranking periods should be used as long cranking periods cause unnecessary wear to the starter motor and cause un burnt fuel to be deposited into the exhaust system Turn the ignition switch counterclockwise to turn the engine off The key cannot be removed from the ignition switch unless the ignition switch is in the off position DO NOT engage the starter if the engine is running Serious damage to the starter and engine can result Page 25 DO NOT leave the ignition switched on when the engine is not running Damage to the ignition system can result Running In Procedure The benefits of gradually running your Superformance Coupe are many and varied but a major factor is to enable the new engine components to bed in properly For your vehicle to run at its optimum performance it is important that the car avoids high engine rpm and heavy throttle opening during the periods detailed below Engine Your engine builder should specify the correct running in procedure for your engine See page 7 for rpm limits during run in Tires It is advised that you should avoid excessive braking and cornering over the first 1000 mile period in order to achieve and prolong maximum tire performance Brakes It is advised that excessive braking should be kept to a minimum during the first 500 miles of driving to bed in the friction materia
74. ti tuis 66 Immobilizet REUS tmt 67 F se Cl stet et debut es 67 Relays hdd et Ue tt lege aeter inte rette 69 BUSES 69 Wiring Harness Diagram s 70 Dash Harness Susa ose 71 Cluster DHI 72 Clusters 2 3 73 Clusters DH4 DH5 DH6 DH7 74 Clusters DH9 DH10 DH11 2 75 Clusters DH13 DH14 DH15 esee 76 Clusters DH16 DH17 DH18 DH19 TI Clusters DH20 1 to DH20 6 switch panel 78 Clusters DH20 7 to DH20 13 switch panel 79 Clusters DH20 14 to DH20 16 switch panel DH21 80 DH 20 Earth route MSD ignition connections 81 Clusters DH22 3 DH23 berita 82 Clusters DH23 24 enne enne enne 83 Harness connectots mta mene 84 Harness connector s 85 Front Harness Map connerie eie tede 86 Harness Wire Color Thickness and Function 87 Express Conditional Warranties Inspection and Repairs ML NEC RODEO ERR 88 Miscellaneous Terms and Conditi
75. up during the engine and transmission installation to function properly The gauge and warning light readings are dependant on engine and transmission specifications and installation procedures The following information 1 therefore provided as general guidelines only The actual gauge readings should be determined by the owner and written in the spaces provided Steering wheel position Figure 4 Speedometer and tachometer Speedometer The speedometer 1 indicates the speed of the car in miles per hour Tachometer The tachometer 2 indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute Your engine provider should specify the minimum and maximum engine speeds for the engine you have selected Minimum engine speed rpm Maximum engine speed break in rpm for miles Maximum engine speed rpm Page 7 Figure 5 Gauges Oil Temperature Gauge The oil temperature gauge 3 indicates the engine oil temperature in degrees Fahrenheit The oil temperature during normal driving should be approximately the same as the water temperature It will be somewhat lower until the engine fully warms up and during cold weather It will be higher during high speed driving If the oil temperature exceeds the maximum during high speed driving additional oil cooling capacity may be required Normal oil temperature degrees Fahrenheit Maximum oil temperature degrees Fahrenheit Water Temperature Gauge The water temp
76. uyer the sale becomes final and as such no refunds will be made by sellers E Non Affiliation Neither Superformance Inc nor the Dealer are affiliated either directly or indirectly with Ford Motor Company or Carroll Shelby F Completeness This agreement shall represent the total and complete embodiment of the buyer s and seller s intentions and shall supersede any prior or contemporaneous verbal or written agreements promises intentions and or understandings between the parties Page 92 GLOSSARY A Assumption of Risk Is a danger or possible danger that a reasonable party should either actually be aware of or should have been aware of B Certified Notice Shall include the definition stated Glossary Item M Notice but shall require that such written transmissions be furnished from one party to another by way of the United States Postal Service in a certified format C Competition Shall refer to any organized or unorganized contest of speed utilizing a Superformance Inc product as mode of transportation D Customer Shall be defined in the same relative terms as those defined in Glossary Item R Purchaser B Defect Shall refer to any condition which in the discretion of the employees agents or authorized representative of Superformance Inc and or the Dealer is deemed as a material departure from that of the designed or intended appearance or function of the vehicle F Down Payment Sh

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