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How to Install SLP Performance Pack - Level 2 on your Silverado

Installation Time

2 hours

Tools Required
  • 1/4" Drive Socket Set
  • T-15 Torx Bit
  • Pliers
  • Razor Blade
  • Flat-head Screwdriver
  • Trim Tool
  • 3/8” Drive Ratchet
  • 3/8” Drive Extension 3”
  • 13 mm and 15 mm Sockets
  • Spray Lubricant (Soapy Water/Glass Cleaner)
  • Reciprocating Saw (“Sawzall”) or Equivalent Cutting Tool
  • Tape Measure
  • Marker Pen
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SECTION A – REMOVAL

The following section will guide you through the disassembly of the stock components. Special care should be taken to label fasteners and parts that are taken off during this procedure since many will be reused.

1. Cover both fenders with fender covers to protect the vehicle fi nish.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
3. Disconnect the MAF sensor connector.


4. Using the T-15 Torx bits, remove the two (2) screws retaining the MAF sensor. Retain screws for installation.


5. Remove the MAF sensor and retain for installation.


6. Loosen the clamps retaining the clean air tube to the air box and throttle body.


7. Disconnect the quick connect fi tting on the driver side of the clean air tube.


8. Disconnect the quick connect fi tting on the passenger side of the clean air tube.


9. Remove the clean air tube from the vehicle.


10. Remove the two (2) bolts holding the fender brace in place.


11. Remove the air box assembly from the vehicle, by pulling up. It is held in place by three (3) barb fi ttings.


12. Disconnect and remove the PCV from the driver side valve cover. Retain for installation.


13. Disconnect and remove the PCV line from the passenger side valve cover.


14. Using a razor, score the PCV lines just removed then pull out the quick connect fi ttings. Retain the fi ttings for installation.


15. Remove the two (2) bolts holding the retaining support bracket between the radiator support and the fender.

SECTION B – INSTALLATION

1. Install two (2) rubber grommets (P/N: 1150- 58GRMT) and fi ttings (P/N: 1311-9N285) into the clean air tube (P/N: 2414-9B659). Tip: Use glass cleaner or spray lubricant on the parts to help installation.


2. Install the fi lter tube-to-clean air tube coupler (PN: 2414-9B661) on the straight part of the tube and the throttle body-to-clean air tube coupler on the bent side. You will use either P/N: 241462- 9B662 or P/N: 241453-9B662 depending on the engine size. Tighten the inside hose clamps to 3 Nm and leave the outside loose.


3. Insert one (1) straight quick connect and one 90-degree quick connect to each of the supplied PCV hoses (P/N: 2414-6757, 2414-6758). Use the supplied hose camps (P/N: CTB24STFK) to attach the fi ttings.


4. Install the J-clip (P/N: 95210A175) into the air box tray as shown.


5. Install the grommet (P/N: 9600K53) into the air box tray (P/N: 2414-9A612) as shown.


6. Place the bulb seal (P/N: 2414-9B624) onto the top of the air box (P/N: 2414-9A612) and clip into the holes. Trim ends as required.


7. Clean off the fender well, then attach the air box inlet seal (P/N: 2414-9F673) as shown.


8. Insert the air box assembly into the vehicle, push down to seat the posts into the grommets.


9. Thread and tighten the provided M6 bolt (P/N: N605891-S437) into the bottom of the air box. Tighten to 10 Nm.


10. Insert the fi lter tube (P/N: 131550-12B579HC) into the air box tray.


11. Install the air fi lter (P/N: 997-494-BLK) onto the fi lter tube. Make sure the metal rib on the fi lter points down when the fi lter tube is oriented as shown. Tighten the fi lter clamp to 3 Nm.


12. Install the MAF sensor into the fi lter tube. Tighten the screws to 2 Nm.


13. Using the two (2) M8 bolts (P/N: W500224), attach the fi lter tube to the air box. Tighten to 10 Nm.


14. Tighten the hose clamp attaching the clean air tube to the fi lter tube. Tighten to 3 Nm.


15. Tighten the clamp retaining the coupler to the throttle body. Tighten to 3 Nm.


16. Install the driver side PCV hose (P/N: 2414-6758) between the quick connect barbs on the valve cover and clean air tube assembly.


17. Install the passenger side PCV hose (P/N: 2414- 6757) between the quick connect barbs on the valve cover and clean air tube assembly.


18. Reinstall the support brace between the core support and fender.

19. The installation is now complete!



ORIGINAL EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL

1. Disconnect the ball fl ange clamp on the factory exhaust that connects the exhaust system to the catalyst pipe.



2. Remove the factory exhaust by disconnecting each exhaust hanger from the exhaust system.

NOTE: The system can be removed as one (1) piece by removing it rearward over the rear axle. However, it may be easier to cut the system into two (2) pieces by cutting behind the muffl er.

WARNING: Use extreme caution during installation. Torque all fasteners according to manufacturer’s torque values and tightening sequence. DO NOT use air impact tools to tighten fasteners on SLP Exhaust Systems. Use of such tools may result in bent fl anges or gasket contact areas leading to exhaust leaks.

SLP EXHAUST SYSTEM INSTALLATION

1. Install the over-axle pipe (P/N: 5-48) by inserting it into the three (3) factory rubber hanger mounts.


NOTE: Remove all of the protective plastic fi lm from the muffl er (P/N: 1115-5230) before installing.


2. Place one (1) 3” clamp (P/N: 10-0439) onto the inlet side of the over-axle pipe. Install the muffl er (P/N: 1115-5230) on the inlet side of the over-axle pipe until it completely bottoms out. Position the clamp on the joint and tighten to 30 Nm.


3. There are two (2) pipes provided in the kit to account for the four (4) different wheel base confi gurations. Trimming of this inlet pipe will be required for each specifi c vehicle. To mark the cut point on the inlet pipe, the muffl er and over- axle pipe should be in position (rubber hangers are positioned vertically). Using the correct inlet pipe (P/N: 5-46, 119” and 133” WB, 4.3L/5.3L), (P/N: 5-47, 143.5” and 153.5” WB, 4.3L/5.3L), (P/N: 5-68, 119” and 133” WB, 6.2L) or (P/N: 5-69, 143.5” and 153.5” WB, 6.2L) for the vehicle wheel base, temporarily install the ball fl are end of the inlet pipe against the catalyst fl ange and mark the inlet pipe, accounting for the 2-1/2” engagement into the muffl er inlet for a proper seal. Remove the inlet pipe and cut it with a suitable cutting tool.


4. Place one (1) 3” clamp (P/N: 10-0439) onto the end of the trimmed inlet pipe and insert it into the muffl er inlet. Loosely connect the ball fl ange to the catalyst fl ange using the ball fl ange clamp provided (P/N: 93-0088, 4.3L/5.3L) or (P/N: 05958081075, 6.2L). Insert the hanger into the factory rubber hanger mount. On 119” and 133” wheel base confi gurations, there will be an additional hanger located in front of the muffl er. Use the correct hanger for use on the vehicle. Install the hanger clamp (P/N: 6-1, 119” WB) or (P/N: 6-2, 133” WB) on the pipe in position to support the exhaust. Position the clamps on the joint and tighten to 30 Nm.


5. Install one (1) 3” clamp (P/N: 10-0439) over the outlet of the over-axle pipe and install the tip (P/N: 310305787) onto the outlet end of the overaxle pipe. Position and orient the tip to the desired location. Position the clamp on the joint and tighten to 30 Nm.


Before starting the vehicle, make sure to check all wires, hoses, brake lines, body parts, tires and any other components for safe clearance from the exhaust system.

Start the vehicle and check for any exhaust leaks. If any leaks are found, determine the cause (such as insuffi cient pipe engagement, loose or incorrectly positioned clamp) and repair as necessary.

Congratulations!!! You have completed the installation of your SLP cat back exhaust kit. It is recommended that you save all parts removed from the vehicle during the installation of this kit.

VEHICLE CALIBRATION INFORMATION

THIS KIT WAS SHIPPED WITH AN UNPROGRAMMED SCT HAND HELD PROGRAMMING DEVICE (7416-INST). THE DEVICE MAY NOT HAVE THE LATEST SOFTWARE INSTALLED. FAILURE TO UPDATE SCT DEVICE MAY RESULT IN ECM DAMAGE. PRIOR TO BEGINNING THE INSTALLATION OF THIS KIT, PLEASE PROCEED WITH THE FOLLOWING STEPS. THIS SHOULD BE DONE IN ADVANCE OF ANY VEHICLE DISASSEMBLY TO AVOID DELAYS DURING YOUR INSTALLATION. CALIBRATION SUPPORT IS PROVIDED MONDAY-FRIDAY 8 AM TO 5 PM EST.

UPDATING SCT DEVICE

1. Make sure you have the SCT updater software installed on your Windows PC. If you do not have it follow this link: www.sctfl ash.com/software/ SCTDeviceUpdater.exe.

2. After downloading and installing the update software, open the program. There should be an icon on the desktop.

3. Once updater is open on your desktop, plug in your device.

4. With the device plugged in select automatically check for updates from the basic operations menu.



5. Your device should start to update. Notice the bottom bar, it will let you know what part of the update it’s on. This can take some time so be patient. Your internet connection and computers speed can impact updating times. Average time is 5-10 minutes.


6. You know you are done when SCT device updater displays “Device is up to date”.

OBTAINING YOUR FACTORY CALIBRATION

1. Plug the SCT programmer (7416-INST) into the OBD port of the vehicle the supercharger kit will be installed into.

2. Select “Program Vehicle” from the menu screen. Select “Upload Stock” to accept the terms of usage.



3. When prompted, turn the ignition to the KEY ON position and press “Continue”. DO NOT START THE ENGINE.


4. Wait for the programmer to fi nish saving stock data.


5. Turn the ignition to the KEY OFF position, press “Continue” and wait for the vehicle to power down.


6. The upload is now complete. Press “Continue” and then “Done”.


7. You may now disconnect the programmer from the vehicle, re-connect it to your Windows PC and open the same update software used in step 2 of “Updating SCT Device”.

8. Select the “Get stock fi le from device”.


9. Select “Browse” and save the stock fi le to your desktop.



10. Add the text “backup” to the fi le name that contains the VIN number and e-mail a copy of the fi le to “[email protected]”. In the e-mail subject line write: Calibration Request for Kit # XXXXXX (Enter Kit P/N)


11. SLP will reply to your e-mail within one business day (Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM EST) with the calibration fi le for your vehicle.

12. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE ABOVE STEPS MAY DELAY THE INSTALLATION OF THIS KIT. SLP NEEDS THIS DATA IN ORDER TO PROVIDE YOU WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATION FILES AVAILABLE FOR YOUR VEHICLE. IF YOU HAVE A NEW MODEL YEAR VEHICLE THAT IS NOT YET AVAILABLE IN OUR DATABASE, THE TURN AROUND TIME FOR THE CALIBRATION MAY EXCEED 1 BUSINESS DAY. IF THE CALIBRATION IS NOT YET SUPPORTED, SLP WILL NOTIFY YOU OF THIS DELAY AS TO NOT CAUSE YOUR VEHICLE FROM BEING IMMOBILIZED DURING THIS TIME.

13. Save a copy of the fi le attached to the e-mail sent back from SLP to the desktop of your PC. This is your new calibration fi le.

14. Plug the SCT device into your PC.

15. Open the SCT updater software and select “Load Custom Tune File”.



16. Then select “Locate Custom Tune”.


17. Locate and open the fi le that was attached in the e-mail sent back from SLP on the desktop of your PC.


18. Select the tune from the left column (#1), next select the right arrows (#2) then “Program” (#3).


19. Your device is now ready to reprogram the vehicle.

PROGRAMMING THE VEHICLE

1. Plug the SCT programmer (7416-INST) into the OBD port of the vehicle that is to be calibrated.

2. Select “Program Vehicle” from the menu screen. Select the SLP custom tune.


3. Select “Confi rm”, then “Continue”.


4. Wait for the programmer to fi nish the fl ashing process.


5. When prompted, turn the ignition key to the “Off” position and unplug the SCT programmer from the OBD port.


6. Select “Done”. Programming is now complete.

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