Vortech 1987-1997 Ford 7.5L Truck/SUV User Manual

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P/N: 4FB020-010
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27JUL01 V1.1

(7.5 Ford 460(4FB V1.1))

10.

INLET/DISCHARGE DUCTING

A. Connect the “Y” shaped plastic discharge tube

between the stock throttle body and the dis-
charge side of the supercharger using the
sleeves and clamps provided.

B. Modify the stock air bypass hose per diagram.

(See

Fig. 10-a.)

C. Install the modified hose between the fitting on

the discharge tube and stock fitting below the
throttle body and secure with stock clamps.

D. Connect the intake plenum to the inlet on the

supercharger using the sleeve and clamp pro-
vided. (See

Fig. 10-b.)

E. Connect the stock rubber air cleaner tubes to

the two openings on the intake plenum using
the stock clamps.

1. Remove the air filter cover/MAF assembly.

Drill a 7/8" hole into the rear portion of the
cover (the side facing the brakemaster cyl-
inder). Reinstall the air filter cover/MAF
assembly onto the air box.

2) Install the supplied 5/8" grommet and barb

fitting into the hole previously drilled into the
air filter cover.

3) Route the supplied length of 5/8" hose from

the valve cover breather to the air filter
cover. Trim the hose length and secure with
#8 clamps.

4) Slide the orange sleeve onto the MAF hous-

ing outlet.

5) Install the 3-1/2" flex hose between the

MAF sensor and the supercharger air inlet.

IMPORTANT:

If the kit is being fitted to a

1996 or 1997 model, follow
steps 1-5 below:

Fig. 10-b

Fig. 10-a

CUT TO 5-1/4"