Engine block – Vortech 1996-2004 Ford 4.6 Mustang GT User Manual
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Fig. 3-a
*A. Remove the 1/4"NPT socket head plug
located perpendicular to and directly
beneath the factory oil pressure sending
unit. This is found on the driver’s side
below the oil filter.
*B. Thread the supplied 1/4"NPT #4 flare x 90°
fitting into the pressure sending unit mount
using engine oil on the pipe threads. Rotate
the fitting so that the flare points toward
the front of the vehicle. (See Fig. 3-a.)
**C. Remove the oil pressure sender. This is
located the driver’s side of the engine
below the oil filter.
**D. Thread the supplied 1/4" street TEE into the
pressure sending unit mount using engine
oil on the pipe threads.
**E. Install the sending unit and the 1/4"NPT #4
flare fitting into the street TEE as shown
and tighten. (See Fig. 3-b.)
F. Temporarily cap off the flare fitting to
prevent dirt from entering. The oil feed will
be connected at a later time.
A.
Position the fuel management unit (FMU) against the inner fender ahead of
the right side shock tower about an inch from the top. Mark and drill two
holes in the inner fender to mount the FMU. Secure with the sheet metal
screws provided. (See Figs. 4-a, 4-b, 4-c.)
B.
Disconnect and discard the factory rubber fuel return line running from the
fuel rail (the return line DOES NOT have a pressure test fitting on it) to the
steel return line (the smaller of the two) located behind the right side shock
tower using a spring lock disconnect tool.
C.
Connect the FMU inlet hose (the hose that goes to the 90° fitting on the side
of the FMU) to the return side of the factory fuel regulator on the fuel rail.
D.
Connect the FMU outlet hose (attaches to the center fitting on the bottom of
the unit) to the steel return line running to the tank. Make sure hose end is
securely “snapped” onto factory fuel return line.
E.
Secure the fuel lines away from abrasion and exhaust heat with the tie wraps
provided.
F.
Attach the supplied length of 5/32" vacuum hose to the fitting on top of the
FMU. Connect the opposite end of the hose to the factory fuel regulator
vacuum connection using the 5/32" TEE provided.
Fig. 3-b / View From Driver’s Side
('99-'00 Models Only)
* '96-'98, 01 models only
** '99-'00 models only
NOTE: Teflon tape, or other sealant is not
recommended as it might loosen
and cause blockage of the oil feed
orifice, resulting in supercharger
failure.
4. FUEL MANAGEMENT UNIT (1996-1998 MODELS ONLY)
3. OIL FEED
(ENGINE OIL-FED KITS ONLY. APPLICATIONS WITH V3 SUPERCHARGERS SKIP
AHEAD TO STEP 4.)
SENDING
UNIT
1/4” NPT x -4 FLARE
1/4” NPT
STREET TEE
OIL
FEED HOSE
VIEW FROM DRIVER’S SIDE
OIL FILTER
MOUNTING
BOSS
ENGINE BLOCK
1/4"NPT x 90° FITTING
('96-'98, '01 Models)
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