Ford Ford 4.6/5.4 2V Automobile Parts User Manual


 
P/N: 4FM020-010
© 2003 Vortech Engineering, LLC
All Rights Reserved. Intl. Copr. Secured
20OCT03
v3.1 4.6/5.4Exped/Nav(4FM v3.1)
16. FINAL CHECK
A. Reconnect the battery.
B. If your vehicle has gone over 20,000 miles since its
last spark plug change, you will need to change the
spark plugs now before test driving the vehicle.
C. Check all fittings, nuts, bolts and clamps for tight-
ness. Pay particular attention to oil and fuel lines
around moving parts, sharp edges and exhaust sys-
tem parts. Make sure all wires and lines are properly
secured with clamps or tie wraps.
D. Check all fluid levels, making sure that your tank(s)
is/are filled with 92 octane or higher fuel before com-
mencing 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 any
fluid leakage.
G. PLEASE TAKE SPECIAL NOTE: Operating the vehicle
without ALL the subassemblies completely and prop-
15. DISCHARGE
A. Install the 3” silicone sleeve and the #48 hose clamps
on the throttle body.
B. Slide the 2-3/4” silicone sleeve and the #44 hose
clamps onto the discharge tube.
C. Install the discharge tube on the throttle body side.
Rotate the supercharger side into position and center
the silicone sleeve. Secure with #48 and #44 hose
clamps.
D. Connect the 1” bypass hose to the bung on the back-
side of the discharge tube and secure using a #16
hose clamp.
E. Inspect all ducts and hoses to ensure they are secure
and that all hose clamps are properly tightened.
F. Remove the factory PCV valve from the right side valve
cover and install the supplied PCV in its place.
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*4.6L ONLY
WARNING: Do not attempt to operate the vehicle until
ALL components are installed and ALL
operations are completed including the
final check.
Fig. 16-a
*
NOTE: 99-03 Models Only - Once the ECM is re-
ceived back from Vortech with the ECM mod-
ule installed, reinstall the ECM into the ve-
hicle. In some cases, the extra height of the
ECM module will not allow the use of the fac-
tory hold-down bracket. Reconnect the fac-
tory harness and reinstall the factory kick
panel.
erly installed may cause FAILURE OF MA-
JOR COMPONENTS.
H. Test drive the vehicle.
I. The supercharger belt stretches initially and
will require adjustment in 250 to 400 miles.
J. 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.