Guys w/ Vortechs and Intercooler... question

0949er · May 18th, 2010, 12:01 AM

Hey guys. I am in the middle of my install, trying to figure out the best way to route the piping into my fender well (in regards to both Intake and piping to the intercooler). Do you guys have any pictures of how you have it done? I am trying crazy things right now to make it work. Just wondering what others have done. Thank you so much.

Matt

ajm · May 18th, 2010, 12:04 AM

Clock the blower to around a 45* angle or so and run the pipe straight down behind the fan to get it to the ic. To get it back up through the fender well different people have done different things. I wanted as few bends as possible so I just took an air hammer/air chisel and cut straight down from the factory hole until I was pretty close to the rail, then cut across. Made a straight shot from the ic to the tb, other than the 90* bend needed to get to the tb.

Shaun03GT · May 18th, 2010, 12:04 AM

Thats the tricky part imo. I had to cut the fenderwell to make the hole bigger. But I took fuel hose, cut it and half and put it around where I cut so it didnt look tacky. Heres an engine bay pic kind of give you an idea:

Hope that helps, I can probally get some better pics tomorrow. To dark out

Shaun03GT · May 18th, 2010, 12:06 AM

jesus christ, sorry for the over size picture. Didnt realise I didnt re-size it

Scott2001GT · May 18th, 2010, 12:06 AM

just keep moving them around and it will all fit into place. Just takes time

Shaun03GT · May 18th, 2010, 12:07 AM

Clean install right here too:

DIY Intercooler Install on the 99-04 Mustang - High Performance Mustangs Inc.

Scott2001GT · May 18th, 2010, 12:10 AM

damn! i like the braided line for the IAC!

Shaun03GT · May 18th, 2010, 12:16 AM

I know thats sick. I want to do that idk where to get it though.

When i do a powerpipe, Ill definatley have to do some adjusting on the IC piping, Im leaning towards that way

ajm · May 18th, 2010, 12:17 AM

^ summit has it for fairly cheap. If you cant find it a piece of large diameter -an stainless fuel line with the little pretty ring to cover the frayed ends will work just as well.

Edit: Ive never been able to find it on summits website by just looking around and such, must not be looking in the right area but you can find it in the book and get the part number pretty easily.

Shaun03GT · May 18th, 2010, 12:20 AM

Something like this would probally work right?

Spectre Performance 29490 - Spectre SSteel-Flex Fuel Lines - Overview - SummitRacing.com

Scott2001GT · May 18th, 2010, 12:22 AM

wouldn't look at good on the GT setups being so short IMO

0949er · May 18th, 2010, 12:41 AM

damn you guys respond fast... lol.

Yeah I mean we have pretty much "got it" but it doesnt seem as clean as it could be. I will have some pics up tomorrow. I was just curious if I was doing something wrong... we put a solid 10 hours into the install today... crazy.

PS Funny Story, Nicked a A/C line... filled the entire garage with freon

lol

Shaun03GT · May 18th, 2010, 12:43 AM

Lol thats why I love these forums. I post something, like 20 minutes later I have 10 replies.

Yea the intercooler piping gave me the hardest time. I had to cut some piping to make it fit right. Post pics tomorrow, and we can help you out more. I should be able to get some pics of how I have mine setup tomorrow

0949er · May 18th, 2010, 12:45 AM

Originally Posted by Shaun03GT

Lol thats why I love these forums. I post something, like 20 minutes later I have 10 replies.

Yea the intercooler piping gave me the hardest time. I had to cut some piping to make it fit right. Post pics tomorrow, and we can help you out more. I should be able to get some pics of how I have mine setup tomorrow

Will do. Here is whats done so far:

-Installed 42lb injectors
-New Plugs
-Drain Oil
-Tap Pan
-Installed vortech mounting bracket
-Mounted Head Unit
-Removed Bumper Support/Fabricated for Intercooler
-Installed Intercooler
-Installed All Piping, Including Intake (MAF is hooked up and read to go)

To Do Tomorrow:

-Finish hooking up Blowoff valve
-Modify front bumper to fit w/ intercooler piping (and hopefully be able to keep fog lights)
-Fill Car With Oil (bold so I dont forget lol)
-Replace Fuel Pump
-Call Tripple A and get Towed to shop to be tuned

Oh and before I forget... how tight is it in your fender well w/ ur filter and the piping that goes to the cooler? I mean my stuff is ON TOP of eachother... is that OK?

Scott2001GT · May 18th, 2010, 12:46 AM

no reason u cant keep the fogs. I had to cut the fog light housing on the driver side tho.

Shaun03GT · May 18th, 2010, 01:02 AM

Very nice man. What kind of MAF do you have?

My intake an IC piping are on top one another so dont worry. Just make sure you crank everything down. Dont want stuff blowing apart.

0949er · May 18th, 2010, 01:12 AM

Originally Posted by Shaun03GT

Very nice man. What kind of MAF do you have?

My intake an IC piping are on top one another so dont worry. Just make sure you crank everything down. Dont want stuff blowing apart.

Stock lol, w/ a mafia extender. I am just doing this temporarily until I can buy a blow-through MAF and new blow off valve.

Shaun03GT · May 18th, 2010, 01:14 AM

Ohhh okay I got ya. You may want atleast a 90mm Lightning MAF...Only $80 on Buy Ford Racing.

When you chance to blow through MAF, make sure you route ur IAC after the MAF, dont make the same mistake I made lol. Could NEVER idle right

0949er · May 18th, 2010, 01:30 AM

how do I hook up my IAT sensor? i have an 04, its in the maf currently. I bought the sensor but now I just need to hook it up. any ideas?

Kerns · May 18th, 2010, 04:41 AM

If you bought the sensor there is 2 wires that come out of it. VMP Tuning - Buy Ford SCT & GM Custom Handheld Flash Tuners Performance Economy Towing: 05+ Slot Style MAF connector pigtail solder on that link has a diagram of your MAF wiring. You just cut off the two IAT wires and hook them up to your IAT sensor.

May 18th, 2010, 12:01 AM	#1
0949er MM Fanatic 2004 Mustang GT 12.85 @ 114 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Charlotte Posts: 3,224 iTrader: 0 reviews	Guys w/ Vortechs and Intercooler... question Hey guys. I am in the middle of my install, trying to figure out the best way to route the piping into my fender well (in regards to both Intake and piping to the intercooler). Do you guys have any pictures of how you have it done? I am trying crazy things right now to make it work. Just wondering what others have done. Thank you so much. Matt __________________ MODS: Vortech V1 T-Trim @ 7.5 PSI (tuned down) Comp Cam Stage 2's + more 432 rwhp / 396 rwtq 02/27/2011 NEW VIDEOS! It takes ~$60 a rwhp (over stock) for a 99-04 Mustang GT. Do the Math C2H5OH on the horizon

May 18th, 2010, 12:04 AM	#3
Shaun03GT I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2003 Mustang GT 1/8 - 7.92 @ 91.13mph 1/4 - 12.21 @ 115.84mph Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Weymouth, MA Posts: 13,441 iTrader: 12 reviews	Thats the tricky part imo. I had to cut the fenderwell to make the hole bigger. But I took fuel hose, cut it and half and put it around where I cut so it didnt look tacky. Heres an engine bay pic kind of give you an idea: Hope that helps, I can probally get some better pics tomorrow. To dark out __________________ Vortech V1 Intercooled @ 11psi 394rwhp/392rwtq @ 9.5psi 415rwhp/400rwtq @ 11psi on Methanol Tuned By: Pete @ Performance Dyno Affordable Supercharger Build Guide Supercharger Info for Noobs

May 18th, 2010, 12:06 AM	#4
Shaun03GT I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2003 Mustang GT 1/8 - 7.92 @ 91.13mph 1/4 - 12.21 @ 115.84mph Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Weymouth, MA Posts: 13,441 iTrader: 12 reviews	jesus christ, sorry for the over size picture. Didnt realise I didnt re-size it __________________ Vortech V1 Intercooled @ 11psi 394rwhp/392rwtq @ 9.5psi 415rwhp/400rwtq @ 11psi on Methanol Tuned By: Pete @ Performance Dyno Affordable Supercharger Build Guide Supercharger Info for Noobs

May 18th, 2010, 12:06 AM	#5
Scott2001GT BYAHHHH! 2001 Mustang GT 13.874 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 14,793 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 3 reviews	just keep moving them around and it will all fit into place. Just takes time __________________ Precision Turbo\|TurboSmart\|TeamZ\|Strange\|Hellion\|BBK\|SCT\|Edge Converters\|Fairbanks\|CG Fabrications\|Treadstone

May 18th, 2010, 12:07 AM	#6
Shaun03GT I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2003 Mustang GT 1/8 - 7.92 @ 91.13mph 1/4 - 12.21 @ 115.84mph Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Weymouth, MA Posts: 13,441 iTrader: 12 reviews	Clean install right here too: DIY Intercooler Install on the 99-04 Mustang - High Performance Mustangs Inc. __________________ Vortech V1 Intercooled @ 11psi 394rwhp/392rwtq @ 9.5psi 415rwhp/400rwtq @ 11psi on Methanol Tuned By: Pete @ Performance Dyno Affordable Supercharger Build Guide Supercharger Info for Noobs

May 18th, 2010, 12:04 AM	#2
ajm Banned Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 7,966 iTrader: 4 reviews	Clock the blower to around a 45* angle or so and run the pipe straight down behind the fan to get it to the ic. To get it back up through the fender well different people have done different things. I wanted as few bends as possible so I just took an air hammer/air chisel and cut straight down from the factory hole until I was pretty close to the rail, then cut across. Made a straight shot from the ic to the tb, other than the 90* bend needed to get to the tb.

May 18th, 2010, 12:10 AM	#7
Scott2001GT BYAHHHH! 2001 Mustang GT 13.874 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 14,793 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 3 reviews	damn! i like the braided line for the IAC! __________________ Precision Turbo\|TurboSmart\|TeamZ\|Strange\|Hellion\|BBK\|SCT\|Edge Converters\|Fairbanks\|CG Fabrications\|Treadstone

May 18th, 2010, 12:16 AM	#8
Shaun03GT I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2003 Mustang GT 1/8 - 7.92 @ 91.13mph 1/4 - 12.21 @ 115.84mph Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Weymouth, MA Posts: 13,441 iTrader: 12 reviews	I know thats sick. I want to do that idk where to get it though. When i do a powerpipe, Ill definatley have to do some adjusting on the IC piping, Im leaning towards that way __________________ Vortech V1 Intercooled @ 11psi 394rwhp/392rwtq @ 9.5psi 415rwhp/400rwtq @ 11psi on Methanol Tuned By: Pete @ Performance Dyno Affordable Supercharger Build Guide Supercharger Info for Noobs

May 18th, 2010, 12:17 AM	#9
ajm Banned Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 7,966 iTrader: 4 reviews	^ summit has it for fairly cheap. If you cant find it a piece of large diameter -an stainless fuel line with the little pretty ring to cover the frayed ends will work just as well. Edit: Ive never been able to find it on summits website by just looking around and such, must not be looking in the right area but you can find it in the book and get the part number pretty easily. Last edited by ajm; May 18th, 2010 at 12:19 AM.

May 18th, 2010, 12:20 AM	#10
Shaun03GT I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2003 Mustang GT 1/8 - 7.92 @ 91.13mph 1/4 - 12.21 @ 115.84mph Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Weymouth, MA Posts: 13,441 iTrader: 12 reviews	Something like this would probally work right? Spectre Performance 29490 - Spectre SSteel-Flex Fuel Lines - Overview - SummitRacing.com __________________ Vortech V1 Intercooled @ 11psi 394rwhp/392rwtq @ 9.5psi 415rwhp/400rwtq @ 11psi on Methanol Tuned By: Pete @ Performance Dyno Affordable Supercharger Build Guide Supercharger Info for Noobs

May 18th, 2010, 12:22 AM	#11
Scott2001GT BYAHHHH! 2001 Mustang GT 13.874 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 14,793 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 3 reviews	wouldn't look at good on the GT setups being so short IMO __________________ Precision Turbo\|TurboSmart\|TeamZ\|Strange\|Hellion\|BBK\|SCT\|Edge Converters\|Fairbanks\|CG Fabrications\|Treadstone

May 18th, 2010, 12:41 AM	#12
0949er MM Fanatic 2004 Mustang GT 12.85 @ 114 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Charlotte Posts: 3,224 iTrader: 0 reviews	damn you guys respond fast... lol. Yeah I mean we have pretty much "got it" but it doesnt seem as clean as it could be. I will have some pics up tomorrow. I was just curious if I was doing something wrong... we put a solid 10 hours into the install today... crazy. PS Funny Story, Nicked a A/C line... filled the entire garage with freon lol __________________ MODS: Vortech V1 T-Trim @ 7.5 PSI (tuned down) Comp Cam Stage 2's + more 432 rwhp / 396 rwtq 02/27/2011 NEW VIDEOS! It takes ~$60 a rwhp (over stock) for a 99-04 Mustang GT. Do the Math C2H5OH on the horizon

May 18th, 2010, 12:43 AM	#13
Shaun03GT I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2003 Mustang GT 1/8 - 7.92 @ 91.13mph 1/4 - 12.21 @ 115.84mph Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Weymouth, MA Posts: 13,441 iTrader: 12 reviews	Lol thats why I love these forums. I post something, like 20 minutes later I have 10 replies. Yea the intercooler piping gave me the hardest time. I had to cut some piping to make it fit right. Post pics tomorrow, and we can help you out more. I should be able to get some pics of how I have mine setup tomorrow __________________ Vortech V1 Intercooled @ 11psi 394rwhp/392rwtq @ 9.5psi 415rwhp/400rwtq @ 11psi on Methanol Tuned By: Pete @ Performance Dyno Affordable Supercharger Build Guide Supercharger Info for Noobs

May 18th, 2010, 12:46 AM	#15
Scott2001GT BYAHHHH! 2001 Mustang GT 13.874 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 14,793 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 3 reviews	no reason u cant keep the fogs. I had to cut the fog light housing on the driver side tho. __________________ Precision Turbo\|TurboSmart\|TeamZ\|Strange\|Hellion\|BBK\|SCT\|Edge Converters\|Fairbanks\|CG Fabrications\|Treadstone

May 18th, 2010, 01:02 AM	#16
Shaun03GT I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2003 Mustang GT 1/8 - 7.92 @ 91.13mph 1/4 - 12.21 @ 115.84mph Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Weymouth, MA Posts: 13,441 iTrader: 12 reviews	Very nice man. What kind of MAF do you have? My intake an IC piping are on top one another so dont worry. Just make sure you crank everything down. Dont want stuff blowing apart. __________________ Vortech V1 Intercooled @ 11psi 394rwhp/392rwtq @ 9.5psi 415rwhp/400rwtq @ 11psi on Methanol Tuned By: Pete @ Performance Dyno Affordable Supercharger Build Guide Supercharger Info for Noobs

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May 18th, 2010, 01:14 AM	#18
Shaun03GT I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2003 Mustang GT 1/8 - 7.92 @ 91.13mph 1/4 - 12.21 @ 115.84mph Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Weymouth, MA Posts: 13,441 iTrader: 12 reviews	Ohhh okay I got ya. You may want atleast a 90mm Lightning MAF...Only $80 on Buy Ford Racing. When you chance to blow through MAF, make sure you route ur IAC after the MAF, dont make the same mistake I made lol. Could NEVER idle right __________________ Vortech V1 Intercooled @ 11psi 394rwhp/392rwtq @ 9.5psi 415rwhp/400rwtq @ 11psi on Methanol Tuned By: Pete @ Performance Dyno Affordable Supercharger Build Guide Supercharger Info for Noobs

May 18th, 2010, 01:30 AM	#19
0949er MM Fanatic 2004 Mustang GT 12.85 @ 114 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Charlotte Posts: 3,224 iTrader: 0 reviews	how do I hook up my IAT sensor? i have an 04, its in the maf currently. I bought the sensor but now I just need to hook it up. any ideas? __________________ MODS: Vortech V1 T-Trim @ 7.5 PSI (tuned down) Comp Cam Stage 2's + more 432 rwhp / 396 rwtq 02/27/2011 NEW VIDEOS! It takes ~$60 a rwhp (over stock) for a 99-04 Mustang GT. Do the Math C2H5OH on the horizon

May 18th, 2010, 04:41 AM	#20
Kerns Regular Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 60 iTrader: 0 reviews	If you bought the sensor there is 2 wires that come out of it. VMP Tuning - Buy Ford SCT & GM Custom Handheld Flash Tuners Performance Economy Towing: 05+ Slot Style MAF connector pigtail solder on that link has a diagram of your MAF wiring. You just cut off the two IAT wires and hook them up to your IAT sensor. __________________ Vortech V-2 SQ 3.33 pulley, Intercooler, Tial BOV, SCT XCal2, KB BAP, Pro-5.0 STS, Accufab 75mm TB and Plenum, O/R H-Pipe, Flowmaster exhaust, 3.73 gears, MM XD LCA's, Lakewood 70/30 Struts, MM CC Plates, UPR Front Coil Overs with 14/175 lb springs.

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