Improved Racing EFR-100 User manual

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REMOTE OIL FILTER & COOLER
ADAPTER, 4.6L & 5.4L FORD
MODULAR V8
PART NO. EFR-100
MADE IN USA
Important: Read these instructions in their
entirety prior to installation.

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APPLICATIONS
• All vehicles with 4.6L & 5.4L Ford Modular V8 engines including:
◦1996-2010 Ford Mustang GT
◦1995-2010 Ford F-Series trucks
◦1992-2012 Ford Crown Victoria
◦1990-2011 Lincoln Towncar
◦1996-2014 Ford E-Series vans
◦Other vehicles with modular engines swapped-in
• EFR-100 is designed for remote oil lter systems only.
◦ImprovedRacingrecommendslocatingtheremoteoilltermount
onasturdypartofthevehiclesuchasthechassis,rewallorbumper.
• EFR-100canbeusedwithorwithoutanoilcooler.
◦TherecommendedoilltermountisPart#ENV-140(non-thermo-
static, oil cooler optional).
◦TherecommendedthermostaticoilltermountisPart#ENV-170
(thermostatic,mustuseoilcooler).
• EFR-100 has two 1/4”-18NPTsensorportsforthefactoryoilpressure
sensorandoneforanaftermarketsensororfeedline(SeeFigure2).
• EFR-100 has one 1/8”-27NPTsensorportforanaftermarketsensor(See
Figure 2).
INSTALLATION NOTES
• Vehicleslistedbelowrequirea1.75”radiatorbarbtting(Part#OB-16-
28)andEFR-800siliconeradiatorhosebecausethefactorylowerradia-
tor hose does not reach.
◦1992-2012 Ford Crown Victoria
◦1990-2011 Lincoln Towncar
◦1996-2004 Mustang GT
• 1996-2004MustangSVTCobraandMustangMach1useaninlinecoolant
thermostatonthelowerradiatorhoseandrequires:
◦A1.75”to1.50”rubberreducer(Part#RHR-175-150)isrequired
toconnectthemodiedEFR-800hosetotheOEMenginethermostat.
◦ Cut the EFR-800 silicone radiator hose with a sharp cutting tool
along the green dotted line shown in Figure 1.

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KEEP GREEN SIDE
CUT HERE
Figure 1 - Cut Line for EFR-800 Radiator Hose: SVT Cobra & Mach 1 Trims
• Vehicleslistedbelowrequirethe1.50”radiatorbarbtting(Part#OB-
16-24),1.50”to1.75”rubberreducer(Part#RHR-175-150),andradia-
torhose(Part#EFR-800).
◦1996-2004MustangSVTCobra,CobraR,andMach1trims
◦EFR-800comeswithinstructionsforhosemodication
• Vehicleslistedbelowmayreusethefactorylowerradiatorhosebutmust
usetheoptional1.50”radiatorhosetting(Part#OB-16-24).
◦1995-2010 Ford F-Series trucks
◦2005-2010 Ford Mustang GT

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STANDARD PARTS LIST
Item Qty Part Number Description
11 EFR-100-01 Remote Oil Filter & Cooler Adapter
34HSC-1058 M8x1.25 x 20mm Mounting Screws
41 PP-04S 1/4”-18NPTPlug
51 PP-02S 1/8”-27NPTPlug
61HRG-1018 AS568 -135 O-ring for Coolant Port
72HRG-1019 AS568 -119 O-ring for Oiling Ports
OPTIONAL CONFIGURATION PARTS
Qty Required
for EFR-100 Part Number Description
1
OB-16-24
-OR-
OB-16-28
-16SAEStraightThreadO-ringto1.50”HoseBarb
-OR-
-16SAEStraightThreadO-ringto1.75”HoseBarb
2
OM-10-08
-OR-
OM-10-10
-OR-
OM-10-12
-10SAEORBto-8SAE37°MaleFlareAdapterFitting
-OR-
-10SAEORBto-10SAE37°MaleFlareAdapterFitting
-OR-
-10SAEORBto-12SAE37°MaleFlareAdapterFitting
1 EFR-800 SN95MustangV8ReplacementSiliconeRadiatorHose
(SeeInstallationNotesonPage2andPage3)
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Maximum Operating Temperature 302°F(150°C)
Minimum Operating Temperature -22°F(-30°C)
Maximum Operating Pressure 300psi(20.68bar)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 3.20”x5.72”x1.00”
(8.1cmx14.5cmx2.54cm)
Coolant Fitting Port -16SAEStraightThreadJ1926-1(ISO11926-1)
O-ring Port, 1-5/16”-12UN
Oil Fitting Ports
2x-10SAEStraightThreadJ1926-1(ISO11926-
1) O-ring Port, 7/8”-14UNF
Sensor Fitting Ports 1 x 1/8”-27NPT
2 x 1/4”-18NPT

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Housing Material CNC-Machined6061-T6BilletAluminum
Housing Finish MIL-A-8625TypeIIAnodize,Black
Mounting Hardware
ISO4762,12.9ClassAlloySteel,Zinc-Plated,
M8x1.25x20SocketScrew,6mmHex-Drive
1/8”-27 NPT Plug Info
Zinc-PlatedSteel,AcrylicSealant,
3
/
16
”Hex-Drive
1/4”-18 NPT Plug Info Zinc-PlatedSteel,AcrylicSealant,1/4”Hex-Drive
Adapter O-ring (Coolant Port) AS568-135Size,VitonRubber(75A)
Adapter O-ring (Oil Ports) AS568-119Size,VitonRubber(75A)
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
WARNING: NEVER work under a vehicle supported only by a jack.
NEVER PLUG THE FLUID PORTS ON EFR-100.
WARNING: Running the engine with plugged ports on EFR-100 will
block oil ow and result in catastrophic engine damage.
NEVER use EFR-100 without a remote oil lter plumbed.
WARNING: Running an engine without an oil lter will circulate debris
that can harm internal engine parts.
WARNING: This product should only be installed by a qualied me-
chanic. Improper installation could result in severe engine damage.
WARNING: Never secure hoses to moving components.
 Usezip-tiesandP-clampstoensurenohosespinch/rubontheexhaust,
engine, suspension components and chassis.
 Ensureheatexchangersareisolatedfromvibration.
 Pre-llheatexchangerstopreventdrystartup.
 Lubricateall37°aresontheadapterttingsbeforenaltightening.
 Wraptaperedpipe(NPT)threadswithTeon(PTFE)tapeorapplythread
sealant to seal the threads.

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 LubricateO-ringspriortoinstallationtopreventdamageandensurea
leak-free seal.
 Usealuminumtoolstoavoiddamagingthealuminumttings.
PORT IDENTIFICATION
NotetheportidenticationanddirectionsofowillustratedinFigure2
below.
There are two 1/4”-18NPTportsforthefactorypressuresenderorturbooil
supply lines. There is one 1/8”-27NPTportforaftermarketsensors.Any
unusedportsmustbepluggedwiththeincludedNPTplugs.
IN FROM
FILTER / COOLER
CONNECT THIS PORT TO
THE OUTLET OF THE FILTER
OR OIL COOLER
OUT TO FILTER
CONNECT THIS PORT
TO THE INLET OF THE
OIL FILTER
1/4NPT
PORTS
ACCEPTS OEM
PRESSURE SENDER
1/8NPT
PORT
AFTERMARKET
SENSORS
Figure 2 - Port Descriptions

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OIL LINE ROUTING AND FLOW DIAGRAMS
WARNING: Pay close attention to the oil line routing. Incorrect line
routing will impede oil ow to the engine.
• SomeexampleowcongurationsusingImprovedRacingremotelter
mounts are presented in Figure 3 through Figure 5.
• OilltermountsfromotherbrandswillhaveINandOUTportsindiffer-
entcongurations.
• BecertainofwhatportisINandwhatportisOUTonyourremotelter
mounttoensureoilowstoyourengineproperly.
IN
OUT
ENV-140
CLEAN OIL
FILTERED OIL
RETURNS TO
TOP PORT
Figure 3 - Remote Oil Filter Only (No Oil Cooler)
IN
OUT
ENV-140
MADE IN USA 170726
Figure 4 - Non-Thermostatic Remote Oil Filter with Oil Cooler

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ENGINE
COOLER
ENV-170
185°F THERMOSTAT
Figure 5 - Thermostatic Remote Oil Filter with Oil Cooler
PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION
1. Raise the front of the vehicle and support with automotive-approved
frame stands, lift, or ramps.
WARNING: NEVER work under a vehicle supported only by a jack.
2. Removeanyunderbodypanelsnecessarytoaccesstheoillter.
3. Placeadrainpanunderthelter,removetheoillterandallowtheoil
to drain.
Caution: Oil may be hot!

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4. Removethefrontbumpercoverandheadlightstogainaccesstothe
frontbumper.
5. Place a drain pan under the lower radiator hose connection at the radia-
tor.
6. Use channel-lock pliers to release and slide away the hose clamp on the
lower radiator hose at the radiator connection.
7. Remove the hose from the radiator to drain the coolant.
Ifthehoseisstuck,useaplastictooltoloosenthehosefromthebarb.
8. Use channel-lock pliers to release and slide away the hose clamps at the
engineandcoolantoverowtankconnections.
9. Remove the lower radiator hose from the vehicle completely.
10. Unplugthewireharnessfromthepressuresensoronthefactoryoillter
manifold.
11. Use a
13
/
16
”tool to remove the pressure sensor from the factory manifold.
12. Use a 10 mm socket wrench to remove all four screws from the factory
manifold,thencarefullyremovetheoillterandcoolantmanifoldfrom
theengineblock.
13. Inspectandcleantheengineblock’ssealingsurface.
Sealing surface must be clean and smooth for O-rings to seal properly.
INSTALLING THE OIL COOLER ADAPTER
1. Clean the threads on the factory pressure sensor. Wrap the threads
threetofourtimeswithTeontapeorapplyTeonthreadsealantand
install into one of the 1/4”NPTportsshowninFigure2.
2. Install the provided 1/4”NPTplugintotheunusedsensorportonEFR-100
ifnoothersensorsarebeingused.
3. Install the provided 1/8”NPTplugintothebottomsensorportonEFR-100
ifnoothersensorsarebeingused.
4. InstallthecoolantbarbttingandoilcooleradapterttingsintoEFR-100.
Torquethecoolantbarbttingto30lb-ft(41N-m).Torquetheoilline
adapterttingsto20lb-ft(27N-m).
LubricatetheO-ringswithengineoiltopreventO-ringdamage.
5. Ensure that three O-rings are inserted into the glands of EFR-100 prior
toinstallation.HRG-1018andHRG-1019shouldbeinsertedintothe
glands as shown in Figure 6.

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HRG-1019
HRG-1018
Figure 6 - HRG-1018 and HRG-1019 O-Ring Placement
6. Usea6mmhextoolandtheHSC-1058mountingscrewstosecure
EFR-100totheengineblock.
Do not pinch or damage the O-rings.
7. TorqueallHSC-1058screwsto25lb-ft(33N-m).
8. Install the lower radiator hose and clamps.
 ConsulttheInstallationNotesonPage2andPage3forvehiclespecic
tmentandparts.
EFR-800 HOSE MODIFICATION FOR 1996-2004
MUSTANG SVT COBRA & MACH 1 TRIMS
1. InstallthecorrectlycuthoseontothebarbttingofEFR-100.
2. Insert the reducer into the cut end of the hose and secure to the inline
thermostat with the included worm clamp.
3. Usea7mm(9/32”)tooltosecurethehoseontothebarbusingthepro-
vided worm clamp.
INSTALLING THE REMOTE OIL FILTER MOUNT
1. Securetheremoteoilltermounttothevehicle.
2. Plan,measure,cut,andassembletheoilsystemlines.
3. ConnecttheoillinestotheEFR-100andtheremoteoilltermount.

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4. Torquethettingsto20lb-ft(27N-m).
5. Pre-llanewoillterwithoil,lubricatethesealandinstalltheoillter
ontotheremoteoilltermount.
INSTALLING AN OIL COOLER (OPTIONAL)
1. Plan,measure,cut,andassembletheoilsystemlinesthatwillconnect
theoilcoolertotheremoteoilltermountand/ortheEFR-100.
2. Connect the lowest oil cooler port to the OUT TO COOLER port of the
oilltermount.
3. Torquethettingsto20lb-ft(27N-m).
4. Connect the next oil line to the oil cooler.
5. Leave the highest from ground level line disconnected from the oil cooler
sothatthecoolercanbepre-lled.
 RefertoFigure2throughFigure5forplumbinghelp.
6. Torquethettingsto20lb-ft(27N-m).
7. Pre-lltheoilcoolerwithengineoilusingatubeandfunnel.
8. Connecttheremainingoilline(s).
9. Torquethettingto20lb-ft(27N-m).
10. Secure the oil cooler to the vehicle.
COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION
1. Checkthatallttingsareconnectedandtightened.
2. Check the engine oil level and add oil if necessary.
3. Relltheengine’scoolantsystemusingthemanufacturer’sapproved
methodforyourspecicvehicle.
 Consultthevehicle’sfactoryservicemanualforthecorrectcoolant
specicationsandrellprocedure.
4. Removethefuelpumpand/orignitionfuse(s)sothattheenginedoes
not start when turned over.
 Consultthevehicle’sfactoryservicemanualforthefuse(s)location.
5. Cranktheengineoverforvesecondstobuildoilpressure,repeating
thiscyclethreetovetimes.
6. Reinstallthefuse(s).
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gets up to normal operating temperature.
8. Turn-off the vehicle, inspect the engine oil and coolant levels and add oil
or coolant as needed.
9. Takeadrivewithoutreinstallingthebumpercover,ifpossible,andverify
that no leaks or noises occur.
10. Verify that the car does not overheat to ensure coolant levels are prop-
erlylled.
11. Reinstallthefrontbumperandallunderbodypanelsafterasuccessful
test drive.
12. Inspect all parts for loosening or leaks after 100 miles of driving.
Installation is now complete. Thank you for purchasing an Improved
Racing product!