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))

(Steps 7-M thru 7-P apply to 1996-1997

models only)

M. Attach the previously removed diverter valve

to the supplied diverter valve support using

the original hardware. Using the supplied

5/16” x 3/4” bolt and previously installed 8mm

x 70mm bolt, attach valve assembly to the alu-

minum supercharger bracket (see Fig. 7-i).

N. Use the supplied 3/4” x 90° rubber hose to

reconnect the valve to the plastic TEE. Trim

as necessary.

O. The original diverter valve to exhaust manifold

tube must be modified. Cut the tube and de-

burr as shown in Fig. 7-h, and reconnect each

flared end to its original locations (exhaust and

valve). Using the supplied 1/2” piece of “high

heat” rubber hose and two #8 hose clamps,

connect the two ends on the modified steel

tube together. Trim hose if necessary.

P. Remove the small 90° rubber end on the fac-

tory plastic vacuum hose originally connected

to the diverter valve. Using the supplied piece

of 5/32” x 4 foot vacuum hose, connect the

diverter valve, in its new location, to the hard

plastic vacuum hose originally used. Cut the

piece of rubber 5/32” hose to proper length

and set aside the remaining portion for use

later on the supercharger air bypass valve.

Q. Reinstall the factory coolant reservoir and

secure.

8. RADIATOR HOSE/WATER TUBE

A. Remove the upper radiator hose from the radiator

and modify (cut) as shown in Fig. 8-c on page

16.

B. With the lower radiator hose still connected to

the radiator, remove 2” from the end previously

connected to the factory water tube. Set the 2”

section aside.

C. Following Fig. 8-d on page 16, pre-

assemble the Vortech supplied “L” and “U” bend

water tubes using the 2” hose section removed

in point 8-B and the supplied #20 clamps. (Do

not tighten clamps until assembly is mounted

on the engine.)

7. MAIN BRACKET ASSEMBLY/DRIVE BELT, cont’d.

1996 - 1997 moDElS only

Fig. 7-i

SinglE poSt SEnSor

2” hoSE SEction

From loWEr raDia-

tor hoSE

plaStic connEctor EnD

Fig. 8-a

Fig. 7-h