Vortech 1996-1998 Ford 4.6L Mustang Cobra User Manual

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P/N: 4FK020-010

24NOV08 v3.0(4.6L DOHC Cobra (4FK v3.0))

6. AIR CONDITIONING LINE MODIFICATION

A. Disconnect the vacuum hose and the short

3/4” rubber inlet hose from the passenger side

diverter valve. Remove the diverter valve from the

bracket and the tube from the exhaust manifold

along with any associated bracketry or hardware

(1996-1997 only). Remove the factory ignition

coil, coil bracket and all coil mounting hardware

also from the passenger side of the engine.

Remove the vacuum switch assembly from the

coil bracket. Leave the electrical connectors and

vacuum lines attached. Remove and discard the

short rubber hose and two clamps previously

connecting the diverter valve to the air pump/

diverter valve TEE.

B. Remove the 8mm fastener attaching the air

conditioning pressure line silencer to the lower

radiator support to allow line movement during

line modification (see Fig. 6-a).

C. Using a hand-held 1/2” tubing bender, bend the

high pressure air conditioning line (the line with

the pressure port and cap) so that the pressure

port rotates down (for supercharger inlet clear-

ance). (See Fig. 6-b on this page and Fig. 6-c

on page 10.)

D. Reattach the air conditioning silencer bracket to

the radiator support.

NOTE: Air conditioning lines are under high

pressure and the fluid is highly toxic;

therefore, use extreme caution when

bending the line to avoid kinking or

breaking the line. Support the assembly

as much as possible while bending for

clearance.

Fig. 6-b

rEmoVE FaStEnEr to alloW

linE moVEmEnt

Fig. 6-a