Vortech 8-Rib Drive Upgrade for 2000-2004 Mustang GT User Manual

8-Rib

®

SUPERCHARGERS

®

Drive Upgrade

Installation Instructions

2000-2004 Ford 4.6 Mustang GT

ENGINEERING, INC

1650 Pacific Avenue, Channel Islands, CA 93033-9901

Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]

www.vortechsuperchargers.com

P/N: 4FL116-001

1300 Beacon Place, Oxnard, CA 93033-9901

Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]

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FOREWORD

Proper installation of this upgrade 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.

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed,

or translated into another language in any form, by any means without written permission

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOREWORD .............................................................................ii

TABLE OF CONTENTS ....................................................................iii

NOTICES ............................................................................... iv

TOOL & SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS .........................................................v

PARTS LIST (2000-2004 4.6L 2V Mustang GT)............................................ vi

1. PREPARATION AND REMOVAL....................................................1

2. PULLEY AND SPACER INSTALLATION..............................................2

3. SUPERCHARGER RE-INSTALLATION ...............................................4

4. FINAL CHECK ....................................................................5

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NOTICES

(Read before installation is started)

Included in this kit is an 8-rib supercharger pulley that may be smaller than the one originally
supplied. This new pulley is recommended to achieve the best performance results. Removal of
the factory sealed pulley will reduce the supercharger warranty from three years to one year
unless the supercharger unit (with the original pulley still attached) and new pulley are sent into
Vortech for removal, installation and re-sealing. If the supercharger warranty is not a concern or
if the supercharger warranty has expired, the pulley may simply be removed and replaced with
the new part supplied. Hammering/prying etc. on the supercharger and/or pulley will cause
damage to the parts. Light heating of the supercharger pulley with a propane torch (if the pulley
is tight on the shaft) will aid removal. A return authorization number is required before the
supercharger and pulley are sent into Vortech. Call the Vortech service department at (805) 247­0226 for a return authorization number. Return freight (ground) will be paid by Vortech.

This product is protected by state common law, copyright and/or patent. All legal rights therein
are reserved. The design, layout, dimensions, geometry, and engineering features shown in this
product are the exclusive property of Vortech Engineering, LLC/Paxton Automotive. This prod­uct may not be copied or duplicated in whole or part, abstractly or fundamentally, intentionally
or fortuitously, nor shall any design, dimension, or other information be incorporated into any
product or apparatus without prior written consent of Vortech Engineering, INC / Paxton
Automotive.

This product may not be legal for use on public roads in all 50 states.

IMPORTANT

• Custom ECM programming and fuel / ignition system upgrades will be required when
changing the supercharger drive pulley to any size other than what was originally supplied
in the complete supercharger kit.

• Supercharger pulley removal may reduce or void the supercharger unit warranty.

• Pulley Diameter Changes: Careful size selection is mandatory for proper engine and super-

charger longevity. Contact the applicable Vortech and Paxton tech line for assistance with
impeller speed calculations if necessary.

• A Vortech Maxflow Race or Mondo compressor bypass valve is required for applications
producing more than 11-12 psig.

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