Here are some tips I've learned from my supercharger that may help you:
You have the old-style jackshaft spline connector (connector between the shaft and the compressor). This version of the jackshaft has failed on every supercharger I've ever heard of. When you call vortech about the chip make sure you tell them you have the spline drive and want the upgraded pin drive. They are supposedly upgrading these for free. Do this before you go through the install hassle.
Re-install is not fun.That blue cylinder is the Vortech FMU for return style fuel systems. It squeezes off the return line when you're under boost to shove more fuel into your injectors. I'm not sure what setup you have, but you'll need it unless you have a seperate fuel manager and/or bigger injectors. If you have returnless you'll need a stronger returnless in tank pump. The included inline pump only works on return systems.
here is the latest installation manual in case you didn't get one.
As for oil, I have been running synthetic since I bought the car and the supercharger seems to like it. I get 5w-20 if I can find it, otherwise 5w-30 Mobil 1 Synthetic. The line to the supercharger is very constrictive so you want to definately change your oil every 3,000 or sooner. I also check the oil drain line (runs from compressor to oil pan) after I've been driving for awhile to make sure hot oil is making it's way through the system (return line is hot if this is true).
The boost gauge is a good idea for anyone. You should typically run at 20 vaccuum when at idle, and get up to 8 boost when you're full out around 6200 RPM. If you don't run 20 vaccuum at idle there is a leak in your system somewhere.
I know I wound up writing a book here but hope it helps. I worried about my engine for a long time before I was comfortable with all the changes I made to it.
here is a FAQ I update from time to time.
Good luck with your supercharger, I know I love mine. All the turbo guys will say "get a turbo" and they'll be right, but if you're short on cash it's a good bang for the buck.
