Vortech 1994-2000 Ford 3.8 Mustang - Manual (Page 10)

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09JUN03 V2.1
(94-00 3.8L Mus.(4FF V2.1))
2. OIL FEED
A. 1994-1995 Models only
1. Remove the vehicle's power steering pump
pulley. Remove the screws that fasten the
power steering/alternator bracket to the head.
Pull the assembly away from the engine
temporarily to gain access to the oil pressure
sending unit. Remove the factory pressure
sending unit. Thread the supplied 1/4" NPT
street TEE and 1/4" NPT x 90
°
x #4 flare into
the previous pressure sending unit location.
Install pressure sending unit into the street
TEE. (See
Fig. 2-a.)
2. Connect the supplied 19" (2 different hose
lengths are supplied) oil feed line to the flare
fitting and route up to supercharger location.
Secure the hose with the tie wraps provided,
routing it away from chaffing and/or sharp
objects. Temporarily cover the open end
from debris until the connection is made to
the supercharger in Step 7.
B. 1996-2001 Models only
1. Remove the factory #8 O-ring plug located
on the engine oil filter boss. Replace the plug
with the supplied #8 O-ring x 1/4" NPT adapter
fitting. Thread the supplied 1/4" NPT x 90
°
x
#4 flare fitting into the adapter fitting. Orient
the 90
°
fitting as shown in Fig. 2-b.
2. Connect the supplied 38" (2 different hose
lengths are supplied) oil feed line to the flare
fitting and make a gentle upward loop around
the power steering pump. Secure the hose
with the tie wraps provided, routing it away
from exhaust heat, chaffing and/or sharp
objects. Temporarily cover the open end
from debris until the connection is made to
the supercharger in Step 7.
OIL FEED FITTING & ADAPTER OIL FEED HOSE
1996-2001 MODELS
1994-1995 MODELS
OIL FEED FITTING & ADAPTER
IMPORTANT: Use only clean engine oil on the
pipe threads. Teflon tape or pipe
sealant is not recommended as it
might loosen and cause blockage
of the small oil feed orifice resulting
in possible supercharger failure.
2
Fig. 2-a
Fig. 2-b
NOTE: The supercharger uses engine oil for lubri-
cation and must have an oil feed line con-
nected to a filtered oil access on the engine.