Vortech Superchargers 1986-1993 5.0L Mustang T-Rex Installation guide

Vortech Superchargers
Brand
Vortech Superchargers
Model
1986-1993 5.0L Mustang T-Rex
Category
Motorcycle Accessories
Type
Installation guide
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T-REX™ FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY P/N 8F201-265
RELAY #87
GROUND
ADAPTER FITTING
STOCK FUEL FILTER
3/8" X 6" FUEL HOSE
EXISTING FUEL LINE
5/16" X 24" FUEL HOSE
REPLACE THE
FACTORY FEED
LINE WITH THE
VORTECH
SUPPLIED PIECE
FUEL
TANK
RETURN
T-REX® FUEL PUMP INSTALLATION (P/N 8F201-265)
NOTE: Make sure that the fuel level is below
1/4 tank for easier installation.
A. Remove spare tire, etc. from trunk.
B. Trim "Cut-Out" from template and place over spare tire hold-
down. Centerpunch and drill holes 3/16" diameter.
C. Jack up the rear of the car and support with jack stands.
D. Drop down the fuel tank by loosening the filler neck and the
two tank mounting straps. (There is no need to disconnect
any of the wiring or to completely remove the tank.)
E. Disconnect and remove the original rubber fuel line running
from the tank to the fuel filter. Remove the 90° plastic fitting
from the feed hose and set aside.
F. Attach one end of the supplied fuel line with connections to
the fuel tank pickup (see below). Route the hose around to
the front of the tank in the factory manner.
G. Place the Vortech supplied fuel adapter fitting, located in
the T-Rex pump inlet hose, into the new feed line coming
from the tank. Make sure that the white plastic retainer clip
is in place.
H. Reinstall the fuel tank and filler tube. Take care to route the
fuel lines and vent lines away from exhaust pipes and
provide room so that lines are not crushed between the
floor pan and the tank.
T-REX® FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY P/N 8F201-265
1986-1993 FORD MUSTANG T-REX FUEL PUMP INSTALLATION
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I. Mount pump to the underside of the tire well with rubber
mounts, adel clamps and fasteners.
J. Connect the hoses to pump inlet and outlet. This operation
is completed at the Vortech factory for most models.
K. Place the 90° fuel connector (removed from stock line) into
the end of the 5/16" outlet hose from the pump.
L. Connect the 90° end to the inlet side of the fuel filter. Use
cable ties to keep lines up against underbody.
M. Mark and drill a 1/8" hole and mount relay inside trunk in
position as shown in template.
N. From relay terminal #85, tap the yellow wire into the stock
fuel harness in trunk near the right tail light. Tie into red/
purple wire with a scotch lock. (On some model years, wire
may be brownish-green.)
O. Connect the short red wire to the (+) terminal at the fuel
pump relay terminal #87.
P. Connect the longer black wire from the (-) terminal at the
fuel pump to a clean ground.
Q. Connect the short black wire to the ground from relay
terminal #86 (relay screw mount works well).
R. Connect the long red wire from relay terminal #30 to the
fuse box with supplied fuse tap and inline fuse. (The fused
side of the cigarette lighter is the preferred location.)
S. Check over the job and 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.
1986-1993 FORD MUSTANG T-REX FUEL PUMP INSTALLATION, cont'd.
SCHEMATIC
VORTECH® T-REX® WIRING AND PLACEMENT GUIDE
3
87
87a
30 85
86
FUSE BOX
SPARE TIRE WELL
ROUTE RED POWER LEAD FROM FUSE BOX UNDER
CARPET ON DRIVER SIDE WITH STOCK WIRE HARNESS.
TAKE CARE TO AVOID SHARP EDGES AND NOT TO
DAMAGE WIRE INSULATION. MOUNT RELAY IN RIGHT
REAR CORNER OF SPARE TIRE WELL. MAKE SURE WIRES
ARE CONNECTED AS PER RELAY SCHEMATIC. PROVIDE
A GOOD GROUND CONNECTION FOR BOTH THE PUMP
AND RELAY THAT IS FREE OF RUST OR PAINT.
(+) T-REX™ FUEL PUMP
GROUND
FUSE BOX AT CIGAR LIGHTER TAP
(FUSED SIDE)
RED/PURPLE WIRE 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.)
RELAY WIRING SCHEMATIC
PUMP IS MOUNTED BELOW TIRE WELL
(UNDER CAR)
SECURE WIRES WITH ADHESIVE
ANCHORS AND TIE WRAPS
20A INLINE
FUSE
1986-1993 FORD MUSTANG T-REX FUEL PUMP INSTALLATION, cont'd.
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Vortech Superchargers 1986-1993 5.0L Mustang T-Rex Installation guide

Vortech Superchargers
Brand
Vortech Superchargers
Model
1986-1993 5.0L Mustang T-Rex
Category
Motorcycle Accessories
Type
Installation guide
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