Vortech 1999-2001 Ford 5.4L/6.8L Super Duty/SUV - Manual (Page 24)

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12. DISCHARGE DUCTING (Standard Output Systems Only)
A. V-10 ONLY - Slide the 4-1/2" sleeve and #72
hose clamps onto one end of the discharge duct
and the Ø3.00" to Ø2.75" reducer with hose
clamps onto the other end. Install the discharge
duct in between the supercharger and the throttle
body and secure with the hose clamps.
B. V-8 ONLY - Slide the Ø2.75" sleeves and #44
hose clamps onto both ends of the discharge
duct.
C. V-8 ONLY - Thread the 3/4" NPT x 1" hose barb
x 90
°
into the discharge duct. Following the
diagram, install the discharge duct in between
the supercharger and the throttle body and
secure with the hose clamps. The previously
mentioned 3/4" NPT fitting should be pointing
toward the firewall.
D. Following the diagram, install the bypass as
shown. Use the provided hose clamps to secure
the bypass valve to the discharge duct and the
inlet duct as shown. Attach the Ø5/32" vacuum
line to the bypass valve and connect to the
vacuum line on the FMU/ fuel regulator. Ensure
the vacuum line has no kinks.
E. Connect the idle air tube to the bung on the
discharge tube and secure with the provided
hose clamp.
F. Locate and remove the PCV valve on the
passenger’s side valve cover and replace with
the one provided.
NOTE: The #48 hose clamp is to be used on the throttle body end
of the discharge duct.
E. Connect the cast aluminum duct to the MAF
meter using the supplied Ø3.5" x 15" flex hose
and secure with #52 hose clamps.
F. Install the short end of the Ø5/8" molded elbow
hose onto the Ø5/8" bung on the air inlet.
G. Cut a 90
°
section from the stock crank case
breather hose and attach to the Ø5/8" molded
elbow hose with the Ø5/8" union. Reconnect the
other end to the crank case breather on the
valve cover. Trim hose length for a proper fit.
11. AIR INLET ASSEMBLY, cont’d.
See Appendix A-5
for detail view.
See Appendix A-4
for detail view.
Fig. 12-b
Fig. 12-a
NOTE: If the discharge duct is difficult to install, the supercharger
may require slight re-clocking. Call Vortech for the proper
procedure.
NOTE: Refer to Figs. A-4, A-5 and A-7 in the Appendix.