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))

10. AIR INLET, cont’d.

G. Attach the supplied 1” x 8.5” rubber hose and

#16 hose clamp to the white 1” plastic 90° elbow

located on the molded plastic (see Fig. 10-c) inlet

duct.

H. Connect the plastic inlet duct to the supercharger

inlet using the 3-1/2” sleeve and #56 hose clamps.

Route the 1” rubber hose along the front of the

vehicle under the upper radiator hose.

I. Connect the previously installed flex hose to the

inlet duct using #52 clamps.

J. Install the supplied lengths of 5/8” and 3/4” hoses

from the supercharger inlet duct, to the crankcase

breather fitting and the idle air control resonator

(see Fig. 10-d on next page). Trim hose lengths

as necessary. Using the supplied #8 clamp,

secure the factory rubber “U” shaped IAC hose

to the intake manifold.

K. The plastic radiator cover removed in step 1-c

must be modified to clear the air inlet duct. Install

the cover in its original position and mark it as

to where material needs to be removed for duct

clearance.

L. Using a razor blade or utility knife, cut out the

radiator cover to fit over the inlet ducting. Reinstall

cover and resecure.

Fig. 10-b

Fig. 10-c