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REMOTE OIL FILTER & COOLER
ADAPTER, 4.6L & 5.4L FORD
MODULAR V8
PART NO. EFR-100
MADE IN USA
Important: Read these instructions in their
entirety prior to installation.
For contact information, visit www.improvedracing.com
Copyright © 2008-2021 Improved Racing Products, LLC. All rights reserved.
Rev 210429
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- Page 1 ADAPTER, 4.6L & 5.4L FORD MODULAR V8 PART NO. EFR-100 MADE IN USA Important: Read these instructions in their entirety prior to installation. For contact information, visit www.improvedracing.com Copyright © 2008-2021 Improved Racing Products, LLC. All rights reserved. Rev 210429...
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Page 2: Installation Notes
1992-2012 Ford Crown Victoria ◦ 1990-2011 Lincoln Towncar ◦ 1996-2014 Ford E-Series vans ◦ Other vehicles with modular engines swapped-in • EFR-100 is designed for remote oil filter systems only. ◦ Improved Racing recommends locating the remote oil filter mount on a sturdy part of the vehicle such as the chassis, firewall or bumper. • EFR-100 can be used with or without an oil cooler. ◦ The recommended oil filter mount is Part # ENV-140 (non-thermo- static, oil cooler optional). - Page 3 KEEP GREEN SIDE CUT HERE Figure 1 - Cut Line for EFR-800 Radiator Hose: SVT Cobra & Mach 1 Trims • Vehicles listed below require the 1.50” radiator barb fitting (Part # OB- 16-24), 1.50” to 1.75” rubber reducer (Part # RHR-175-150), and radia- tor hose (Part # EFR-800). ◦ 1996-2004 Mustang SVT Cobra, Cobra R, and Mach 1 trims ◦ EFR-800 comes with instructions for hose modification • Vehicles listed below may reuse the factory lower radiator hose but must use the optional 1.50” radiator hose fitting (Part # OB-16-24). ◦ 1995-2010 Ford F-Series trucks ◦ 2005-2010 Ford Mustang GT For contact information, visit www.improvedracing.com...
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Page 4: Standard Parts List
PP-04S ”-18 NPT Plug PP-02S ”-27 NPT Plug HRG-1018 AS568 -135 O-ring for Coolant Port HRG-1019 AS568 -119 O-ring for Oiling Ports OPTIONAL CONFIGURATION PARTS Qty Required Part Number Description for EFR-100 OB-16-24 -16 SAE Straight Thread O-ring to 1.50” Hose Barb -OR- -OR- OB-16-28 -16 SAE Straight Thread O-ring to 1.75” Hose Barb OM-10-08 -10 SAE ORB to -8 SAE 37° Male Flare Adapter Fitting -OR- -OR- OM-10-10 -10 SAE ORB to -10 SAE 37° Male Flare Adapter Fitting... -
Page 5: Before You Begin
WARNING: NEVER work under a vehicle supported only by a jack. NEVER PLUG THE FLUID PORTS ON EFR-100. WARNING: Running the engine with plugged ports on EFR-100 will block oil flow and result in catastrophic engine damage. NEVER use EFR-100 without a remote oil filter plumbed. -
Page 6: Port Identification
Lubricate O-rings prior to installation to prevent damage and ensure a leak-free seal. Use aluminum tools to avoid damaging the aluminum fittings. PORT IDENTIFICATION Note the port identification and directions of flow illustrated in Figure 2 below. There are two ”-18 NPT ports for the factory pressure sender or turbo oil supply lines. There is one ”-27 NPT port for aftermarket sensors. Any unused ports must be plugged with the included NPT plugs. PORTS ACCEPTS OEM IN FROM PRESSURE SENDER FILTER / COOLER CONNECT THIS PORT TO THE OUTLET OF THE FILTER OR OIL COOLER OUT TO FILTER CONNECT THIS PORT TO THE INLET OF THE... - Page 7 OIL LINE ROUTING AND FLOW DIAGRAMS WARNING: Pay close attention to the oil line routing. Incorrect line routing will impede oil flow to the engine. • Some example flow configurations using Improved Racing remote filter mounts are presented in Figure 3 through Figure 5. • Oil filter mounts from other brands will have IN and OUT ports in differ- ent configurations. • Be certain of what port is IN and what port is OUT on your remote filter mount to ensure oil flows to your engine properly.
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Page 8: Preparing For Installation
ENGINE ENV-170 185°F THERMOSTAT COOLER Figure 5 - Thermostatic Remote Oil Filter with Oil Cooler PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION 1. Raise the front of the vehicle and support with automotive-approved frame stands, lift, or ramps. WARNING: NEVER work under a vehicle supported only by a jack. 2. - Page 9 2. Install the provided ” NPT plug into the unused sensor port on EFR-100 if no other sensors are being used. 3. Install the provided ” NPT plug into the bottom sensor port on EFR-100 if no other sensors are being used. 4. Install the coolant barb fitting and oil cooler adapter fittings into EFR-100. Torque the coolant barb fitting to 30 lb-ft (41 N-m). Torque the oil line adapter fittings to 20 lb-ft (27 N-m). Lubricate the O-rings with engine oil to prevent O-ring damage. 5. Ensure that three O-rings are inserted into the glands of EFR-100 prior to installation. HRG-1018 and HRG-1019 should be inserted into the glands as shown in Figure 6. For contact information, visit www.improvedracing.com...
- Page 10 Consult the Installation Notes on Page 2 and Page 3 for vehicle specific fitment and parts. EFR-800 HOSE MODIFICATION FOR 1996-2004 MUSTANG SVT COBRA & MACH 1 TRIMS 1. Install the correctly cut hose onto the barb fitting of EFR-100. 2. Insert the reducer into the cut end of the hose and secure to the inline thermostat with the included worm clamp. 3. Use a 7mm (9/32”) tool to secure the hose onto the barb using the pro- vided worm clamp.
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Page 11: Completing The Installation
4. Torque the fittings to 20 lb-ft (27 N-m). 5. Pre-fill a new oil filter with oil, lubricate the seal and install the oil filter onto the remote oil filter mount. INSTALLING AN OIL COOLER (OPTIONAL) 1. Plan, measure, cut, and assemble the oil system lines that will connect the oil cooler to the remote oil filter mount and/or the EFR-100. 2. Connect the lowest oil cooler port to the OUT TO COOLER port of the oil filter mount. 3. Torque the fittings to 20 lb-ft (27 N-m). 4. Connect the next oil line to the oil cooler. - Page 12 gets up to normal operating temperature. 8. Turn-off the vehicle, inspect the engine oil and coolant levels and add oil or coolant as needed. 9. Take a drive without reinstalling the bumper cover, if possible, and verify that no leaks or noises occur. 10. Verify that the car does not overheat to ensure coolant levels are prop- erly filled.