Supercharger re-installation – Vortech 8-Rib Drive Upgrade for 2000-2004 Mustang GT User Manual
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A.
Loosely install install the 8-rib drive belt
provided using Fig. 2-c for belt route refer-
ence.
B.
Refer to Fig. 3-a for hardware and spacer
placement and loosely install the super-
charger/bracket assembly. Take care to
route the drive belt properly. Make sure
the bracket and spacers mount flush
against their mounting surfaces.
C.
Tighten the supercharger mounting
assembly at this time.
D.
Using a 1/2" ratchet, release tension from
the factory belt tensioner and install the
8-rib drive belt. Release the tensioner and
confirm that the belt is in place and the
tensioner is within operating range.
NOTE: Not all pulleys are installed at this
time
3. SUPERCHARGER RE-INSTALLATION
NOTE: When mounting the supercharger bracket assembly to the front cover, make
sure the wiring harness support bracket is sandwiched in-between the timing
cover and the Vortech aluminum bracket in position. (See Fig. 3-a.)
SUPPLIED SPACER
(2.249"-GT MODELS/2.049"
BULLITT MODELS) MUST
BE SANDWICHED BETWEEN
THE ALTERNATOR AND
SUPERCHARGER
MOUNTING BRACKET
AND +.280 SPACER
8mm x 150mm
BOLT & WASHER
ADEL CLAMP
OIL DRAIN
HOSE
AIR CONDITIONING
SILENCER BRACKET
(SANDWICH TABS BETWEEN
ENGINE COVER & TIMING
SUPERCHARGER BRACKET)
2001-2004 MODELS - USE THE
SUPPLIED 10mm x .06 THICK
WASHER IN THIS POSITION
1999-2000 MODELS - 10mm x
140mm BOLTS & WASHERS
2001 MODELS - 8mm x 150
BOLTS & WASHERS
VORTECH MOUNTING
BRACKET
6mm x 60mm
BOLT & WASHER
ENLARGE TO 27/64"
.280 + SPACER AND
WASHER BETWEEN ENGINE
COVER &VORTECH BRACKET
10-24 x 1/2" BOLT & WASHER
.280 SPACER BETWEEN
ENGINE COVER &
VORTECH BRACKET
Fig. 3-a / Supercharger-Front View
E.
Connect the oil feed and drain lines previ-
ously remove.
F.
Reinstall the supercharger discharge tube
or tubes/air-water cooler if equipped.
G.
Reinstall the air-inlet duct assembly and
secure. Reconnect the by-pass valve(s)
hoses where they connect to the super-
charger inlet and discharge tubes/air-
water cooler. Reconnect the by-pass valve
vacuum line.
H.
Reinstall the factory coolant reservoir and
secure using the factory hardware.
Reconnect all hoses previously removed
and secure using the factory hose clamps.
Refill the coolant system using the coolant
previously removed (if in good condition).