Vortech 1996-2004 Ford 4.6 Mustang GT User Manual
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*A. Attach the supplied 1/8"NPT x 45° flare
fitting and oil feed hose to the oil feed
fitting on the supercharger. Rotate the
fitting so that it points forward, toward the
volute (intake) side of the supercharger,
perpendicular to the front cover. When
tightening the fitting, use a 1/2" wrench on
the oil feed base for support.
*B. Slide the supplied 1/2" oil drain hose onto
the supercharger drain and secure with a
#8 hose clamp.
C.
Install the 8mm x 65mm bolt and washer
through the supercharger bracket in the
location shown. (See Fig. 8.1-e).
D.
Using the supplied 3/8-16 x 1.75 bolts and
3/8"AN washers, secure the supercharger
to the Vortech aluminum mounting bracket.
(See Figs. 8.1-a, 8.1-b.)
8.1 MAIN BRACkET ASSEMBLY (1996-1999 Models Only)
Fig. 8.1-a
Fig. 8.1-b
WARNING: When threading the 1/8" NPT
x 45° flare fitting into the
supercharger, use engine oil on
the pipe threads for lubrication.
Teflon tape, paste or other
sealant is not recommended as
it might loosen and cause
blockage of the oil feed orifice,
resulting in supercharger
failure.
12mm x 25mm Bolt
Dust Shield
Temporarily insert
an 8mm bolt lightly into
this hole to ensure
proper alignment
Supplied
composite idler
(smooth)
3/8”-16 x 2” Bolt
(no washer)
(5) 3/8-16 x 1.75”
Bolt and Washer
* Applies to "engine oil-fed" units only.
V3 applications skip these steps.
P/N: 4FL020-010
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