Aftercooler and discharge tube mounting – Vortech 1996-1998 Ford 4.6L Mustang Cobra User Manual

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3. Aftercooler and Discharge Tube Mounting

A. Install the bypass valve onto the 1” cooler inlet

barb using the original hose. Secure the
assembly to the aftercooler.

B. Remove the silicone sleeves and clamps from

the original discharge tube.

C. Install the 2-3/4” diameter silicone sleeve

onto the supercharger outlet and slide the
sleeve back as far as possible, leaving the two
#44 hose clamps loose.

D. Slide the supplied 3-3/4” diameter silicone

sleeve and #60 hose clamp onto the aftercooler
outlet. Leave the two #60 hose clamps loose.

E. Reinstall the original 4-1/2” sleeve onto the

throttle body leaving the two #72 hose clamps
loose.

F. With cooler into position, slide the silicone

sleeve and clamps from the supercharger
outlet onto the aftercooler inlet and secure.

G. Install the discharge tube between aftercooler

and throttle body and secure sleeves and
clamps (see photo - 1).

H. Reconnect the bypass valve outlet to the 90

plastic elbow on the air inlet and secure with
the original hose clamps. A small amount of
trimming to the 1” hose may be necessary to
ensure proper fit.

Photo - 1