Vortech 1994-1998 4.6L Mustang T-Rex User Manual
1994-1998 FORD MUSTANG T-REX FUEL PUMP INSTALLATION
®
T-REX
A. Remove spare tire, etc. from trunk.
B. Trim "Cut-Out" from the template provided in the kit and
C. Jack up the rear of the car and support with jack stands.
D. Mount the T-Rex fuel pump to the underside of the tire well
E. Remove the female hose end connected to the fuel filter
F. Insert the T-Rex inlet hose assembly into the female supply
G. Fasten the extended feed line clear of the filter by looping
H. Plug the female connector located on the T-Rex discharge
I. Position the reflective sleeve on the pump discharge line
FUEL PUMP INSTALLATION (P/N 8F202-265)
place over spare tire hold-down. Centerpunch and drill the
four 3/16" holes in the trunk floor.
with the rubber mounts, adel clamps and fasteners provided.
Refer to the graphic on the following page.
inlet.
hose fitting by gently pushing the fittings together and
making sure they are locked.
the two 11" cable ties through the front slot on the fuel filter
mount, being careful not to kink the line.
line onto the fuel filter inlet making sure the hose assembly
clears all exhaust tubing and sharp objects.
so that it receives maximum protection from the tailpipe.
NOTE: Use extreme caution when routing
fuel lines. Make sure fuel lines are located
away from hot exhaust pipes and sharp
edges on vehicle underbody.
J. Mark and drill a 1/8" hole and mount the relay inside the
trunk in position as shown in the template. Use the sheet
metal screw provided.
K. From relay terminal #85, tap the yellow wire into the stock
fuel pump harness in the trunk near the right tail light. Tap
into the purple wire with the supplied scotch lock. (On some
model years, wire may be brownish-green.)
L. Connect the short red wire on relay terminal #8 to the (+)
terminal on the fuel pump.
M. Connect the longer black wire from the (-) terminal on the
fuel pump to a clean ground.
N. Connect the short black wire to a clean ground from relay
terminal #86 (relay screw mount works well).
O. Route the remaining long red wire from relay terminal #30
up to the fuse panel located under the dash. Using a
solderless connector, connect the supplied fuse holder and
fuse to the end of the wire. Crimp the fuse wire to the
supplied female slide and fuse tap. Attach fuse tap and
wire to fuse #17.
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1994-1998 FORD MUSTANG T-REX FUEL PUMP INSTALLA TION, cont’d.
NOTE: Make sure everything is secure and
away from all moving parts or exhaust
pipes. Make sure no wires will rub on sharp
edges. After you have activated the pump,
check for any leaks and correct if necessary .
Mount relay in the right rear corner of the spare tire well. Make sure
wires are connected as per the relay schematic below. Provide a
good ground connection free of rust and paint, for both the pump
and relay. Connect the red power lead from the relay position #30 to
fuse #17 in the under-dash fuse panel. Route the wire underneath
the rear seat and carpet. Take care to avoid sharp edges and not
damage the wire insulation.
MAGNIFICATION - UNDERSIDE VIEW
FUEL TANK STRAP
FLEX LOOM
UNDERDASH
FUSE BOX
5/16" x 17-1/2" HOSE
CABLE TIE
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T-REX
FUEL PUMP
20 AMP
INLINE
FUSE
T-REX
FRONT
FLOW
OF CAR
3/8" x 23" HOSE
FRONT OF CAR
SPARE
TIRE WELL
Pump is mounted below the tire well, under the car.
Secure wires with adhesive anchors and tie wraps.
MAGNIFICATION OF RELAY WIRING
(+)T-REX FUEL PUMP
FROM
FUEL
TANK
®
11" CABLE TIES
STOCK FUEL FILTER
AND BRACKET
FLOW
STOCK HOSE
ASSEMBLY
FROM TANK
GROUND
86
87
87A
30
RELAY
RED/PURPLE WIRE
85
IN STOCK HARNESS
(Check with test light. When
key is turned to “ON” position,
test light should illuminate
for 2-3 seconds & then should
turn “OFF” automatically.)
HEATER/A/C FUSE AT
INTERIOR FUSE BOX
NOTE: 1998 Mustangs have
7 or 8 wires in the harness.
Use the brown wire with pink
stripe. Double check with test
light.
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