Water tank mounting/plumbing schematic – Vortech 1986-1993 Ford 5.0L Mustang User Manual

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7. Water Tank Mounting/Plumbing Schematic

A. Place the water tank in the tray previously

occupied by the battery. (See Photo)

B. Cut 66” length of 3/4” hose and temporarily

attach to the water return fitting on the tank.
Route back against the firewall and over the
passenger side shock tower.

C. Attach the smaller of the two 3/4” 90

° hose

bends to the forward most aftercooler fitting.
Following the diagram, join the 90

° hose bend

to the return line using a hose union and secure
with clamps.

D. Use the stock battery hold-down block and bolt

to secure the water tank.

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NOTE: Do not secure the water return hose
until the system has been purged of air. See
step 9E (NOTE).

WATER

COOLER

(located in front of vehicle radiator)

MOLDED

WATER

TANK

RETURN WATER FROM

AFTERCOOLER CORE

WATER

FLOW

DRAINCOCK

SUPERCHARGER

DISCHARGE

(-)

(+)

COOLED

CHARGE AIR

BOSCH

WATER

PUMP

INTAKE

MANIFOLD

®

COOLED WATER

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