Vortech 2003-2004 Mustang Mach 1 User Manual
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P/N: 4FR020-010
©2004 Vortech Engineering, LLC
All Rights Reserved, Intl. Copr. Secured
23AUG04 86-93 4V Mus. Cobra(4FR v3.1)
P/N: 4FR020-010
©2004 Vortech Engineering, LLC
All Rights Reserved, Intl. Copr. Secured
23AUG04 86-93 4V Mus. Cobra(4FR v3.1)
1. PREPARATION/REMOVAL
A. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
B. Loosen the water pump pulley bolts.
C. Remove the accessory drive belt.
D. Remove the "question mark" shaped crankcase
vent hose with attached fittings from between the
passenger side valve cover and the air inlet.
E. Remove all components that lead to the throttle
body including the rubber air inlet duct, mass air
flow (MAF) sensor, air filter assembly and intake
air temperature (IAT) sensor. Separate the MAF
and IAT sensors from the intake assembly and
set aside.
F. Mach 1 Only: Remove the shaker scoop (upper
and lower pieces), steel support bracket attached
to the top of the intake manifold and the aluminum
support bracket attached to the front cover of the
engine. (See Fig. 1-a, 1-b.)
G. Drain approximately one gallon of coolant from
the radiator. Remove the upper and lower radiator
hoses from the steel water tube junction located
around the alternator. Disconnect the water tem-
perature sensor connector located on the water
tube.
H. Remove the steel water tube assembly from
the engine by removing the 2 nuts. Pull the tube
directly upwards.
I. Remove the coolant temperature sensor from
the factory water tube and set aside.
J. Remove the rear attachment screws that secure
the steel alternator support to the intake manifold.
Remove the two screws that attach the alternator
base to the engine block. This will allow for the
alternator to be raised. Leave the factory steel
bracket attached to the top of the alternator intact
(the two front screws will remain).
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NOTE: The supplied 8mm x 16 bolt can be
threaded into the spring tensioner idler hole
to remove the accessory drive belt.
* 1999 Models and Mach 1 only
** 2001-2004 Models only
Fig. 1-a / Mach 1 Models Only
Fig. 1-b / Aluminum Bracket Removed
From Front Cover / Mach 1 Models Only