Charge air cooler installation – Vortech 2005-2010 Ford 4.6L 3v Mustang GT User Manual
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8. CHARGE AIR COOLER INSTALLATION
(CHARGE COOLED KITS ONLY), cont’d
the top port on the CAC water cooler.
11. At this time, verify that all hose connections are
secure using the nylon ratchet clamps provided.
12. (2007-2010 Models Only) To provide additional
clearance for the CAC, you will need to cut the
factory radiator hose approximately 4" from its
connection at the radiator. Install the supplied
Ø1.5" x 4" hose union and two #24 hose
clamps. Adjust to allow CAC clearance and
secure. (See Fig. 8F-c.)
G.
COOLANT RESERVOIR FILL
1.
Check to make sure all previously installed
hose connections are secure.
2.
Fill the engine cooling system through the
Vortech supplied coolant reservoir using the
factory coolant previously drained.
3.
Locate the factory coolant reservoir cap
removed in section 1 and install it on the
Vortech supplied reservoir.
4.
(2005-2006 Only) Once the coolant system is
filled and all trapped air expelled, install the
1/8"NPT plug provided in the previoisly
installed cross-over tube. Thread sealant
should be used.
5.
CAC cooling system.
a. Temporarily remove the 3/4" hose
attached to the 3/4" x 90° fitting on the
CAC surge tank.
b. Cap the open end of the 3/4" x 90° fitting
using the provided vinyl cap.
c. Fill the CAC system using a 25%/75%
antifreeze/water mix. Using a funnel, fill
through the 3/4" hose removed from the
surge tank fitting.
d. Fill the system until the coolant level
reaches the surge tank.
e. Remove the vinyl cap from the surge
tank fitting and reinstall the 3/4" hose
previously removed and secure with the
nylon ratchet clamp.
6.
Reinstall the front bumper assembly including
the foam inner bumper, all plastic splash pan-
els and light connections in the reverse order
removed.
2010 Models skip this step and see section
8H.
Fig. 8F-c (2007-10 MODELS ONLY)
#24 HOSE
CLAMPS
TO
THERMOSTAT
HOUSING
CONNECTED
TO
RADIATOR
Ø1.5 HOSE
UNION
CAC