Charge air cooler installation – Vortech 2005-2010 Ford 4.6L 3v Mustang GT User Manual

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P/N: 4FU020-010 v6.2, 06-08-10

8. CHARGE AIR COOLER INSTALLATION

(CHARGE COOLED KITS ONLY), cont’d

the top port on the CAC water cooler.

11. At this time, verify that all hose connections are

secure using the nylon ratchet clamps provided.

12. (2007-2010 Models Only) To provide additional

clearance for the CAC, you will need to cut the

factory radiator hose approximately 4" from its

connection at the radiator. Install the supplied

Ø1.5" x 4" hose union and two #24 hose

clamps. Adjust to allow CAC clearance and

secure. (See Fig. 8F-c.)

COOLANT RESERVOIR FILL

Check to make sure all previously installed

hose connections are secure.

Fill the engine cooling system through the

Vortech supplied coolant reservoir using the

factory coolant previously drained.

Locate the factory coolant reservoir cap

removed in section 1 and install it on the

Vortech supplied reservoir.

(2005-2006 Only) Once the coolant system is

filled and all trapped air expelled, install the

1/8"NPT plug provided in the previoisly

installed cross-over tube. Thread sealant

should be used.

CAC cooling system.
a. Temporarily remove the 3/4" hose

attached to the 3/4" x 90° fitting on the

CAC surge tank.

b. Cap the open end of the 3/4" x 90° fitting

using the provided vinyl cap.

c. Fill the CAC system using a 25%/75%

antifreeze/water mix. Using a funnel, fill

through the 3/4" hose removed from the

surge tank fitting.

d. Fill the system until the coolant level

reaches the surge tank.

e. Remove the vinyl cap from the surge

tank fitting and reinstall the 3/4" hose

previously removed and secure with the

nylon ratchet clamp.

Reinstall the front bumper assembly including

the foam inner bumper, all plastic splash pan-

els and light connections in the reverse order

removed.

2010 Models skip this step and see section

8H.

Fig. 8F-c (2007-10 MODELS ONLY)

#24 HOSE

CLAMPS

THERMOSTAT

HOUSING

CONNECTED

RADIATOR

Ø1.5 HOSE

UNION

CAC