Vortech Superchargers Maxflow® Fuel Pump Booster (FPB) for 2015-2018 Mustang Installation guide

Brand: Vortech Superchargers

Model: Maxflow® Fuel Pump Booster (FPB) for 2015-2018 Mustang

Type: Installation guide

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MAXFLOW® FUEL PUMP BOOSTER

Installation Instructions

1650 Pacific Avenue, Channel Islands, CA 93033-9901 • Phone (805) 247-0226

Fax: (805) 247-0669 • www.vortechsuperchargers.com • M-F 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (PST)

ENGINEERING, INC.

2015-2018 MUSTANG GT

P/N: 5A102-036

* Legal in California only for racing vehicles which may never be used or registered or licensed for use upon a highway.

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FOREWORD

Take note of the following before proceeding:

1. Proper installation of this accessory 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 con-

tact your dealer or Vortech Engineering for possible installers in your

area.

2. This product was designed for use on stock (un-modified, OEM)

vehicles. The PCM (computer), engine, transmission, drive axle

ratios and tire O.D. must be stock. If the vehicle or engine has been mod-

ified in any way, check with Vortech prior to installation and use of this product.

3. Use only premium grade fuel with a minimum of 91 octane (R+M/2).

4. Always listen for any sign of detonatlion (knocking/pinging) and discontinue hard

use (no boost) until the problem is resolved.

5. Vortech is not responsible for any clutch, transmission, drive-line or engine dam-

age.

Exclusions from Vortech warranty coverage considerations

include, but not limited to:

1. Neglect, abuse, lack of maintenance, abnormal operation or improper installation.

2. Continued operation with an impaired vehicle or sub-system.

3. The combined use of Vortech components with other modifications such as, but

not limited to, exhaust headers, aftermarket camshafts, nitrous oxide, third party

PCM programming or other such changes.

another language in any form, by any means without written permission of Vortech Engineering, Inc.

All information, illustrations and specifications contained herein are based on the latest

product information available at the time of this publication. Changes to the manual may be

made at any time without notice. Contact Vortech Engineering for any additional informa-

tion regarding this kit and any of these modifications at (805) 247-0226 7:00am-3:30pm

PST.

STOP

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

TOOL & SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS .................................iv

PARTS LIST ................................................... v

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

2. FUEL PUMP BOOSTER INSTALLATION .....................................5

3. INTERIOR RE-ASSEMBLY................................................7

4. FINAL CHECK..........................................................9

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VORTECH FUEL PUMP BOOSTER

Installation Instructions

2015-2018 MUSTANG GT

Before beginning this installation,

please read through this entire instruction booklet

The Vortech 2015-2018 Mustang GT Fuel Pump Booster (FPB) upgrade was designed

specifically for use on 2015-2018 Ford Mustang GT vehicles equipped with a turbo-

charger, supercharger or nitrous oxide, to support applications with increased horsepow-

er over the basic kit. As with any power enhancing product, this unit is intended for use

on healthy, well-maintained engines. Vortech Engineering is not responsible for engine

damage. Installation on new vehicles will not harm or adversely affect the break-in peri-

od so long as factory break-in procedures are followed.

For best performance and continued durability, please take a note of the following key

points:

1. Use only premium grade fuel 91 octane or higher (R+M/2).

2. Always listen for any sign of detonation (pinging) and discontinue hard use (no

boost) until problem is resolved.

TOOL & SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS:

• Interior Panel Removal Tools

• Drill Motor

• #4 or 7/32" Drill Bit

• 1/4" Drive Ratchet

• 1/4" Drive Extension

• 1/4" Drive 3/8" Socket

• 1/4" Drive 10mm Socket

• 5/32 Allen Key

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PARTS LIST

2015-2018 MUSTANG GT

FUEL PUMP BOOSTER UPGRADE

Part No. 5A102-036

PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY

007135 INSTR, ‘15-'18 MUST GT, PNP FPVB UPGRD 1

008601 BOX, CARDBOARD, PUMP BOOSTER 1

008602 INSERT, CARDBOARD, PUMP BOOSTER 1

4FQ010-090 MNTG PLT, ’15 MUST GT, FPVB 1

5A002-030 VOLT BOOSTER, PNP, STD, VORT LOGO 1

5W001-098 HARNESS, FPVB, PNP, ’11-’17 MUST GT 1

7C010-050 10-24 X .50 SHCS GR8 PLT 4

7E014-075 #14 X .75 HEX HD SHEETMETAL SCREW 2

7F010-024 10-24 NYLOCK NUT 4

7J010-001 WASHER, #10 FLAT, ZN PLT 4

7U100-055 TIE WRAP, 7.5" NYLON 5

IMPORTANT: Before beginning installation, verify that all parts are included in the kit.

Report any shortages or damaged parts immediately.

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1. PREPARATION AND REMOVAL

Fig. 1-b: Unplug Battery Leads

B. Remove the battery cover and unplug both bat-

tery leads.

(See Fig. 1-b)

C. In order to access the fuel pump driver module,

it will be ncessary to remove the lower rear

seat cushion. There are two retainers located

underneath the front bolsters that secure the

lower rear seat cushion to the vehicle.

(See Fig. 1-c)

Fig. 1-c: Rear Seat Retainer Location

LOWER REAR SEAT CUSHION

RETAINER LOCATION

(LOCATED UNDERNEATH)

A. Prior to unplugging the battery, you will need to

roll down both windows. This is done to prevent

potential window damage as both windows rest

within a channel in the body of the vehicle

when they are rolled up.

(See Fig. 1-a)

Fig. 1-a: Roll Down Windows

NOTE: The provided mounting bracket for the fuel

pump booster is not compatible with con-

vertible vehicles at this time. Please con-

sult your local fabricator for a custom solu-

tion.

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E. Located near the driver side rear interior panel

is the fuel pump driver module. Unplug the

electrical connector at this time.

(See Fig. 1-e)

F. Locate the upper rear seat release strap and

fold the upper rear seat down.

(See Fig. 1-f)

Fig. 1-e: Unplug Fuel Pump Driver Module

UPPER REAR

SEAT RELEASE

STRAP

Fig. 1-f: Fold Upper Rear Seat Down

D. In order to release the lower rear seat cushion

from the vehicle, press the retainer lever

inwards then pull the lower rear seat cushion

upwards.

(See Fig. 1-d)

Fig. 1-d: Rear Seat Retainer

PUSH RETAINER

LEVER INWARDS

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G. Detach the rear seatbelt guide from the driver

side rear interior panel. The seatbelt passes

through the rear seatbelt guide, so it can

remain in the vehicle.

(See Fig. 1-g)

H. Remove the interior panel directly above the

driver side door sill by pulling it upwards,

releasing the retainer clips.

(See Fig. 1-h)

Fig. 1-h: Remove Interior Panel Above Driver

Side Door Sill

I. The driver side rear interior panel needs to be

removed. To remove, pull from the top of the

panel and pull away from the window. Work

your way around the panel to release all of the

retaining clips.

(See Fig. 1-i)

Fig. 1-g: Detach Small Plastic Trim

Fig. 1-i: Remove Driver Side Rear Interior Panel

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K. Remove the two metal clips securing the insu-

lation block. Discard the insulation block and

two metal clips as they will not be reused.

(See Fig. 1-k)

REMOVE 2x

METAL CLIPS

Fig. 1-k: Remove Foam Insulation Block

1. PREPARATION AND REMOVAL, cont'd

J. Locate the driver side rear interior panel & lay

it down as shown. There is a foam insulation

block that needs to be removed to make space

for the fuel pump booster.

(See Fig. 1-j)

Fig. 1-j: Foam Insulation Block

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2. FUEL PUMP BOOSTER INSTALLATION

A. Located near the driver side seatbelt assembly

is a flat surface where the fuel pump booster

will be mounted. Using the fuel pump booster

mounting plate as a template, mark your drill

holes. Align the edge of the fuel pump booster

mounting plate with the edge of the flat mount-

ing surface. Mark the two mounting holes, then

center punch the marks. Using a #4 drill bit,

drill out the two mounting hole marks. Be sure

to use a sharp drill bit.

(See Fig. 2-a)

B. Attach the fuel pump booster to the mounting

plate using the supplied four 10-24 x .50 socket

head screws, four 10-24 nylock nuts , and four

#10 flat washers. Install the assembly to the

vehicle and secure using the two provided #14

hex head self-tapping screws.

(See Fig. 2-b)

Fig. 2-b: Mark & Drill Mounting Holes

Fig. 2-b: Mount Fuel Pump Booster

NOTE: Although a #4 drill bit is optimal for this

step, you can subsitute it with a 7/32" drill

bit if necessary.

C. Locate the provided fuel pump booster adapter

harness and install it in-line between the OEM

fuel pump driver module and main vehicle har-

ness. Connect the fuel pump booster to the fuel

pump booster adapter harness.

(See Fig. 2-c)

Fig. 2-c: Install Adapter Harness

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2. FUEL PUMP BOOSTER INSTALLATION, cont'd

F. 2018 Model-Year Vehicles: Using an 8mm

socket, remove the ground screw located on

the driver side 'B' pillar. Locate the black

ground wire with the ring terminal from the fuel

pump booster and ground it as shown.

Resecure using the previously removed screw.

(See Fig. 2-f)

Fig. 2-f: 2018 Model-Year Ground Wire Location

E. 2015-2017 Model-Year Vehicles: Using a

10mm socket, Remove the ground screw on

the right side of the OEM fuel pump driver

module. Locate the black ground wire with the

ring terminal from the fuel pump booster and

ground it to the same location as the OEM fuel

pump driver module. Resecure using the previ-

ously removed screw.

(See Fig. 2-e)

Fig. 2-e: 2015-2017 Model-Year Ground Wire

Location

D. The brown wire on this fuel pump booster will

not be used. Tape the open end of the wire

shut, then tape it to the black ground wire.

(See Fig. 2-d)

Fig. 2-d: Brown Wire

(Unused)

ATTACH GROUND

WIRE HERE

FUEL PUMP

BOOSTER

GROUND WIRE

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3. INTERIOR RE-ASSEMBLY

A. Reinstall the driver side rear interior panel.

Reinstall the rear seatbelt guide to the driver

side rear interior panel. Test fit the lower rear

seat cushion and check clearance between the

underside of the rear seat cushion and the

adapter harness. Proceed to reinstall the lower

rear seat cushion.

(See Fig. 3-a)

Fig. 3-a: Reinstall Driver Side Rear Interior

Panel

B. Reinstall the interior panel directly above the

driver side door sill. Once all panels are rein-

stalled, proceed to reconnect the battery.

(See Fig. 3-b)

Fig. 3-b: Reinstall Interior Panel Above Driver

Side Door Sill

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4. FINAL CHECK

A. Confirm that all connections are properly insu-

lated and secure from creating any shorts.

Make sure all wires are properly secure with

clamps or tie-wraps.

B. Make sure all wires are routed away from hot,

moving or sharp objects.

C. Use a wide band O2 sensor to verify a proper

air/fuel ratio (Vortech suggests 11.0:1 for 91

octane pump fuel.) Check ignition timing to

make sure it is properly set before commencing

test drive.

D. Keep in mind that this manual does not

address air/fuel or ignition timing consider-

ations.

E. Test drive the vehicle.

F. Always listen carefully for engine detonation.

Discontinue heavy throttle usage if detonation

is heard.

WARNING: Do not attempt to operate the

vehicle until all components are

installed and all operations are

completed including the final

check.

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ENGINEERING, INC.

1650 Pacific Avenue, Channel Islands, CA 93033-9901 • Phone 805 247-0226

Fax: 805 247-0669 • www.vortechsuperchargers.com • M-F 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (PST)

Vortech Superchargers Maxflow® Fuel Pump Booster (FPB) for 2015-2018 Mustang Installation guide

Vortech Superchargers Maxflow® Fuel Pump Booster (FPB) for 2015-2018 Mustang Installation guide

Vortech Superchargers Maxflow® Fuel Pump Booster (FPB) for 2015-2018 Mustang Installation guide

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