Ford 5 Driver .0 Mus ' s t Super Side Renang egade Instal charger Sy la tion In stem struct 19861993 ions Mode l Year s ® ENGINEERING, LLC 1650 PACIFIC AVENUE • CHANNEL ISLANDS, CA 93033-9901 • (805) 247-0226 FAX (805) 247-0669 • www.vortechsuperchargers.com • M-F 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM PST P/N: 007062 ©2003 Vortech Engineering, LLC All Rights Reserved, Intl. Copr. Secured 28JAN03 v2.0 (DS Rngde S/C Sys(7062 v2.
FOREWORD Proper installation of this supercharger kit requires general automotive mechanic knowledge and experience. Please browse through each step of this instruction manual prior to beginning the installation to determine if you should refer the job to a professional installer/technician. Please call Vortech Engineering for installers in your area. © 2003 VORTECH ENGINEERING, LLC All rights reserved.
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1986 - 1993 Ford 5.0 Mustang Driver's Side Renegade Supercharger System 4FA218-110/118 THIS PRODUCT IS NOT FOR A FIRST TIME VORTECH USER. These products are intended for racing use ONLY by professional racers/installers. These packages were designed for "off-road" racing use only and are not legal for "public highway" use. Installation of this package requires a trunk mounted battery and removal of all factory front engine accessories with their related bracketry.
Driver's Side Renegade Supercharger System Part No. 4FA218-110/118 ® PARTS LIST ENGINEERING, INC. IMPORTANT: Before beginning installation, verify that all parts are included in the package. Report any shortages or damaged parts immediately.
1. PREPARATION/REMOVAL A. Disconnect the battery negative cable. (The battery must be relocated to the trunk in order for the system to fit properly.) B. Remove all drive belts (accessory/supercharger). C. Remove the radiator shroud, fan, upper radiator hose and thermostat housing. D. Remove all components that lead to the throttle body (tubing, air filter, etc.). E. Remove all accessories, brackets and related items from the front of the engine block and heads. Remove the crankshaft pulley.
3. OIL FEED LINE A. Remove the oil pressure sender and mounting boss fitting from the engine. B. Assemble the supplied 1/4" NPT fittings as shown. Teflon tape, paste or other sealant is not recommended as it might loosen and cause blockage of the oil feed orifice, resulting in supercharger failure.Thread the assembly into the block. 1/4” NPT x 3” NIPPLE 1/4” NPT TEE C. Connect the red oil feed line to the #4 flare fitting.
5. MAIN BRACKET ASSEMBLY A. Attach the cast aluminum bracket and billet aluminum "3-hole" spacer (the spacer must be between the bracket and cylinder head) to the front of the driver side (left) cylinder head using the supplied 7/16-14 socket-head bolt without washer. Install the bolt finger tight only (see Fig. 5-a). NOTE: The largest hole (5/8-11) in the end of the cylinder head MUST have the factory Ford adapter plug to allow proper hardware fit. B.
6. SUPERCHARGER MOUNTING A. Place the oil drain hose onto the supercharger drain fitting and secure with a hose clamp. Arrange the clamp screw housing so it will not interfere with the mounting plate when installed. B. Secure the supercharger to the mounting plate with eight 3/8-16 x 1" bolts and AN washers. (See Fig. 6-a.) C. Attach the supplied belt tensioner hardware to the plate as shown in Figs. 6-b, 6-d. D. Attach the supplied front mount plate and 1.
6. PLATE SPACER (5 TOTAL) SUPERCHARGER MOUNTING, Cont'd. IDLER ADJUST SCREW BRACKET 1/4-20 x .75 SCREW IDLER PULLEY Ø4.0 IDLER SPACER Ø.515 IDLER ADJUST SCREW .218 .320 BEARING PILOT, Ø.515 I.D. 1/2-20 JAM NUT (DO NOT TIGHTEN UNTIL LAST STEP) Fig. 6-d VIEW FROM DRIVER'S SIDE BELT TENSIONER ARBOR SUPERCHARGER MOUNTING BRACKET FRONT PLATE 1.309 7. ALTERNATOR MOUNTING A.
8. SUPERCHARGER/ACCESSORY DRIVE BELTS, Cont'd. C. Fit the supercharger drive belt over the new crank pulley and supercharger pulley. D. Make sure the 1/2-20 jam nut previously threaded onto the tensioner arbor is threaded down almost all of the way, but not tight. The belt is tightened/loosened by rotating the belt tensioner adjustment screw. Tighten the belt until light resistance is felt in the belt tensioner adjustment screw.
9. RADIATOR HOSE & THERMOSTAT HOUSING A. From the stock radiator hose, make a 90° elbow by trimming as shown. Also, cut a 2-1/2" long straight piece from the stock hose and attach to the upper radiator tank. B. Remove the factory thermostat housing and replace with the supplied 45° unit, gasket and hardware. C. Place the stainless steel water pipe between the two hoses placing the shorter leg nearer the radiator. D.
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