Vortech 1997-2001 5.2L/5.9L Durango/Dakota User Manual
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18AUG00 V 2.1
(Dodge 5.9L Durango/Dak-2)
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9B. IGNITION/BOOST CONTROL INSTALLATION (1996 Dakota/1996-1999 Ram only)
A. Mount the ignition box in the engine compart-
ment onto the flat area between the fuse box
and driver's side firewall. Secure the ignition
box with the four #8 sheet metal screws
supplied (see
Figure 9B-a
). Mount the map
sensor next to the ignition box.
B. Route the heavy black cable to a clean ground.
Route the heavy red cable to the (+) positive
terminal located on the front side of the
underhood fuse box.
C. Locate the ignition coil plug-in connector
(grey and green wires) on the vehicle wiring
harness near the original spring tensioner
location. Cut the connector from the harness
leaving 2"-3" of the wire remaining on the
connector.
D. Mount the timing retard control knob in the
driver's compartment underneath the dash.
The knob control must be in an accessible
position from the driver's seat (see
Figure
9B-b
).
E. Attach one end of the supplied 5/32" vacuum
line to the map sensor. Route the red and
blue (or brown) wires through the firewall.
F. Connect vacuum line and wiring harness
(see
Figure 9B-c
.).
Figure: 9B-a
Mounting Ignition Box.
Figure: 9B-b
Timing Retard Control Knob.