Vortech 1999-2001 Ford 5.4L/6.8L Super Duty/SUV User Manual

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P/N: 4FT020-010

02AUG04 v2.1(99-03SuperDuty(4FT v2.1))

A. Reinstall the stock surge tank and tire iron.

Reinstall the upper radiator hose opposite of the
factory installation (the short leg of the hose
should connect to the radiator). (See

Fig. 15-a.)

Refill the radiator.

B. Reconnect the battery.
C. Check all fittings, nuts, bolts and clamps for

tightness. Pay particular attention to oil and fuel
lines, especially around moving parts, sharp
edges and exhaust. Make sure all wires and
lines are properly secured with clamps or tie
wraps.

D. Check all fluid levels, making sure that your fuel

tank is filled with 91 octane or higher fuel before
commencing test drive.

E. Start engine and allow to idle a few minutes,

then shut off.

F. Recheck to be sure that no hoses, wires, etc. are

near exhaust headers or moving parts and for
signs of fluid leakage.

G. Test drive the vehicle. Listen for any sign of

detonation (pinging) and discontinue hard use
(no boost) until problem is resolved.

H. Read the STREET SUPERCHARGER SYS-

TEM OWNER'S MANUAL AND RETURN THE
WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM within
thirty (30) days of purchasing your supercharger
system to qualify for the 3 year limited warranty.

WARNING:

Operating the vehicle without ALL the subassem-

blies completely and properly installed may cause

FAILURE OF MAJOR COMPONENTS.

15. REASSEMBLY AND FINAL CHECK

Fig. 15-a

Fig. 15-b

NOTE: Once the ECM is received back from Vortech with the ECM mod-

ule installed, reinstall the ECM into the vehicle. In some cases,

the extra length of the ECM module will not allow the use of the

factory hold-down bracket unless it is modified. Reconnect the

factory harness.

I. Pour 3/4 of a gallon of antifreeze into the surge

tank. Fill the system with water until water comes
out of the drain fitting, then close the drain valve
being careful

not to over tighten.

J. Continue to fill the system with water until it pours

out of the OPEN fitting on the charge cooler.

K. Connect the water line from the surge tank to the

charge cooler and secure with the provided clamps.
Top off the system with water and install the surge
tank cap.

14. HOSE INSTALLATION & SYSTEM FILLING (6.8L H.O. Systems Only), cont’d.