FOREWORD his manual provides information on the installation, maintenance and service of the Vortech supercharger kit expressly designed for this vehicle. All information, il- lustrations and specifications contained herein are based on the latest product in- formation available at the time of this publication. Changes to the manual may be made at any time without notice.
TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ............................ii TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................iii IMPORTANT NOTICE ........................iv TOOL & SUPPLY REQUIREMENT ....................v PARTS LIST - 1986-1993 MUSTANG ....................vi PARTS LIST - 1993 MUSTANG COBRA ..................vii PARTS LIST - 1986-1993 HIGH-OUTPUT MUSTANG ..............viii PARTS LIST - 1986-1993 HIGH-OUTPUT MUSTANG (Internally Lubricated)........ix PARTS LIST - 1986-1993 RENEGADE MUSTANG ................x PARTS LIST - 1986-1993 SUPER HIGH-OUTPUT MUSTANG ............xi MSD IGNITION SYSTEM ........................xiii...
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NOTICE This product is protected by state common law, copyright and/or patent. All legal rights therein are reserved. The design, layout, dimensions, geometry, and engineering features shown in this product are the exclusive property of Vortech Engineering, Inc. This product may not be copied or duplicated in whole or part, abstractly or fundamentally, intentionally or fortuitously, nor shall any design, dimension, or other information be incorporated into any product or apparatus without prior written consent of Vortech Engineering, LLC.
"Slimline" 19 mm - Snap-On #LTAM1719 • Center punch and a 5/8" tapered punch • Ford springlock 3/8" fuel fitting disconnect tool • 5 quarts SF rated quality engine oil, oil filter and wrench If it has been 10,000 miles or more since your vehicle's last spark plug change, then you will also need: •...
1986-1993 Mustang Part No. 4FA218-010 ® PARTS LIST ENGINEERING, LLC IMPORTANT: Before beginning installation, verify that all parts are included in the kit. Report any shortages or damaged parts immediately. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUANTITY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUANTITY 2A228-100 V-1 SUPERCHARGER ASSEMBLY 4FA110-011 SPRING TENSIONER 4FA111-032...
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STAND ALONE ASSEMBLY 7A375-650 3/8-16 x 6-1/2" BOLT 7P156-082 5/32" TEE 7A375-200 3/8-16 x 2" BOLT 5A002-002 FORD EFI WIRING HARNESS 7A375-075 3/8-16 x 3/4" BOLT 5A001-001 STAND ALONE IGNITION RETARD 7F375-016 3/8-16 NUTS 7U030-046 5/32" x 24" VACuuM LINE 7A375-100 3/8-16 x 1"...
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3/8-16 x 1-3/4" BOLT 7A375-650 3/8-16 x 6-1/2" BOLT 7P156-082 5/32" TEE 7A375-200 3/8-16 x 2" BOLT 5A002-002 FORD EFI WIRING HARNESS 7A375-075 3/8-16 x 3/4" BOLT 5A001-001 STAND ALONE IGNITION RETARD 7F375-016 3/8-16 NUTS 7U030-046 5/32" x 24" VACuuM LINE 7A375-100 3/8-16 x 1"...
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STAND ALONE ASSEMBLY 7A375-625 3/8-16 x 6-1/4" BOLTS 7P156-082 5/32" TEE 7A375-700 3/8-16 x 7" BOLT 5A002-002 FORD EFI WIRING HARNESS 7A437-175 7/16-14 x 1-3/4" BOLT 5A001-001 STAND ALONE IGNITION RETARD 7A375-175 3/8-16 x 1-3/4" BOLT 7U030-046 5/32" x 24" VACuuM LINE 7A375-650 3/8-16 x 6-1/2"...
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1986-1993 Renegade Mustang Part No. 4FA218-100 ® PARTS LIST ENGINEERING, LLC IMPORTANT: Before beginning installation, verify that all parts are included in the kit. Report any shortages or damaged parts immediately. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUANTITY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUANTITY 8E018-300 PULLEY PACKAGE, RENEGADE 2A258-010 SUPERCHARGER ASSEMBLY...
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1986-1993 5.0 S.H.O. V-7 Mustang Part No. 4FA218-200 ® PARTS LIST ENGINEERING, LLC IMPORTANT: Before beginning installation, verify that all parts are included in the kit. Report any shortages or damaged parts immediately. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUANTITY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUANTITY 4FA112-090 DISCH.
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1986-1993 5.0 S.H.O. V-7 Mustang, cont'd. Part No. 4FA218-200 ® PARTS LIST ENGINEERING, LLC IMPORTANT: Before beginning installation, verify that all parts are included in the kit. Report any shortages or damaged parts immediately. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUANTITY 4FA111-062 S/C BELT TENSNR ASSY, S.H.O. 4FA011-042 BELT TENSIONER PLATE 2A017-012...
SPECIAL NOTICE CONCERNING THE MSD IGNITION SYSTEM The MSD Boost Timing Master, manufactured by Autotronic Controls Corporation, that may be included in this kit, is serviced exclusively by the manufacturer. Autotronic Controls Corporation warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and if properly installed for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase.
1. PREPARATION/REMOVAL Disconnect the battery negative cable. Remove the accessory drive belt. Super High-Output (S.H.O.) V-7 installations also require removal of the shroud and fan from the vehicle. C. Remove the radiator fan assembly and carefully place it in the fan shroud, out of the way. FRAME RELOCATED D.
3. OIL DRAIN (Engine oil fed kits only. V3 kits, skip FRONT ahead to section 5) 1-3/4” BELOW ENGINE BLOCK To provide an oil drain for the supercharger, it is necessary PAN LIP to make a hole in the oil pan. Locate and mark hole per diagram.
5. FUEL MANAGEMENT UNIT (skip this step for Renegade applications) Relocate the relay using the stock screw. SHOCK TOWER Locate the fuel management unit against the inner fender panel ahead of the shock tower about an inch from the top. Drill holes and secure with the sheet metal screws provided.
6. T-REX FUEL PUMP (H.O., S.H.O. and Cobra Systems Only) ® NOTE: Make sure that the fuel level is below 1/4 tank for easier installation. Remove spare tire, etc. from trunk. Trim "cut-out" from template and place over spare tire hold-down.
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6. T-REX FUEL PUMP (H.O., S.H.O. and Cobra Systems Only) cont'd. ® Mount pump to the underside of the tire well with rubber mounts, adel clamps and fasteners. Connect the hoses to pump inlet and outlet. This operation is completed at the Vortech factory for most models. Place the 90°...
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SCHEMATIC (H.O., S.H.O. and Cobra systems only) VORTECH T-REX WIRING AND PLACEMENT GUIDE FUSE BOX ROUTE RED POWER LEAD FROM FUSE BOX UNDER CARPET ON DRIVER SIDE WITH STOCK WIRE HARNESS. TAKE CARE TO A VOID SHARP EDGES AND NOT TO DAMAGE WIRE INSULATION. MOUNT RELAY IN RIGHT REAR CORNER OF SPARE TIRE WELL.
7. MAIN BRACKET ASSEMBLY 3/8-16x1" Assemble the main bracket, plate and MOUNTING PLATE other parts necessary to relocate the al- ternator and smog pump and make room for the supercharger. For 1992 and later MOUNTING BRACKET vehicles, please review points A through H 7/16-14 x 1-3/4"...
7. MAIN BRACKET ASSEMBLY (cont'd.) Attach the Vortech alternator brace between the boss on the smog pump and alternator with the 3/8-16 x 1" bolts. On 1992 and later Mustangs, it may be necessary to drill and tap the "blanked" hole in the smog pump.
Replace the locking type nut on the A/C mounting bracket stud closest to the water pump with a standard nut. C. Depending on Ford's manufacturing tolerances, it may be necessary to trim about 1/8" off the edge of the flange on the A/C mounting bracket to provide room for the tensioner mounting bracket.
11. SUPERCHARGER MOUNTING *A. Place the oil drain hose onto the supercharger drain fitting and secure with a hose clamp. Arrange the clamp screw housing so it will not interfere with the mounting plate when installed. *B. Feed the oil drain hose over the top of the smog pump and down towards the oil pan fitting while lowering the supercharger into position.
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13. AIR FILTER ASSEMBLY (skip to step I for Renegade applications) cont'd. NOTE: If kit is a High Output or Cobra model refer to step 16, and Step J for S.H.O. applications. G. Clamp the provided rubber cap onto the vent fitting on the throttle body.
13. AIR FILTER ASSEMBLY, cont'd. 10. In the engine compartment, connect the flex hose from the elbow extending through the hole to the elbow on the supercharger. 11. Cut the MAF wires 3" to 4" away from the MAF connector. 12.
14. IGNITION/BOOST CONTROL INSTALLATION (High Output and Cobra systems only) cont'd. BOOST RETARD BOOST TO MANIFOLD RETARD VACUUM CONNECTOR GROUND BLACK ¨ SUPERCHARGERS Ignition/Boost Contr o l MANUFACTURED FOR VORTECH SUPERCHARGERS MAGNETIC PICKUP CONNECTOR (NOT USED) IGNITION COIL WHITE WHITE ORANGE ORANGE BLACK...
16. VORTECH BYPASS VALVE (H.O. and Cobra Systems Only. Skip to step H. for S.H.O. V-7 and Renegade applications) Install the 90° inlet tube onto the supercharger with the fitting pointing DISCHARGE TUBE down. Place the hoses as shown on the valve and secure it with the clamps provided.
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WARNING: Do not attempt to operate the vehicle until ALL components are installed and ALL operations are completed including the final check. 17. FINAL CHECK For internally lubricated V3 units only Reconnect the battery. This supercharger has been factory pre-filled with If your vehicle has gone over 10,000 special Vortech synthetic lubricant.
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