® Equipped with AEM Dryflow™ Filter No Oil Required! INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PART NUMBER: 21-8103 1996-2004 FORD Mustang GT V8-4.6L C.A.R.B. E.O. # D-670 Excludes Mustang Bullitt models * NOTE: Legal in California only for racing vehicles which may never be used upon a highway AEM Induction Systems 1 (800) 992-3000 WWW: http://www.aemintakes.
PARTS LIST Description Qty. Part Number Air Filter Assy. 6.00 X 5" Dry W/H 1 21-209ED-HK Inlet Pipe, Mustang GT 1 2-81031 Hose, Silicone 3.50x2" Black 1 5-351 Hose, Adapter 3.00/3.50x3 Blk. 1 5-353 Adapter, A/F Mustang 1 9-7103N Gasket, MAF Mustang GT 1 9-8208 Hose; 3/4"ID X 2"L 1 5-4002 Plug, Air Filter 1 8-136 Cable, Mustang GT 1 8-311 Bullet Terminal, 18-20ga Male 2 8-352 Bullet Terminal, 18-20ga Female 2 8-353 Bracket 1 7-7238 Bolt, Hex/Flange M8-1.
Read and understand these instructions BEFORE attempting to install this product. Failure to follow installation instructions and not using the provided hardware may damage the intake tube, throttle body and engine. 1. Preparing Vehicle a. Make sure vehicle is parked on level surface. b. Set parking brake. c. If engine has run in the past two hours, let it cool down. d. Disconnect negative battery terminal. e. Do not discard stock components after removal of the factory system. 2.
Release latch and remove assembly. Loosen and remove the bolt on each corner of the MAF sensor. e. Release latch and remove the air filter element and housing. f. Loosen and remove the 4 bolts retaining the MAF sensor. Remove the MAF sensor. The screen will not be reused. 3. Installation of AEM® intake system. a. When installing the intake system, do not completely tighten the hose clamps or mounting hardware until instructed to do so. b. Attach reducer coupler and hose clamps.
Attach and secure with hose clamps d. Attach the provided 5/8” hose for the IAC and secure with provided hose clamps. e. Attach provided 3/4” breather hose for the PCV and secure with provided hose clamps. Attach coupler and hose clamps. f. Assemble Air horn/MAF sensor adapter to bracket and MAF sensor as shown. Install the provided gasket between the MAF sensor and AEM air horn. The bracket will be on the opposite side of the MAF sensor wiring harness plug.
Loosen. Insert bolt Bolt location on other models. h. Loosen bolt but do not remove. NOTE: On models without individual coils loosen and remove bolt. i. Attach bracket as shown with provided bolt. The slot on the bracket should be between the washer and the stock bracket. Attach here. j. Attach the coupler to the inlet pipe. Plug in the MAF sensor harness. Stop here if you do not have an external IAT sensor. Attach the air filter and push-in the air filter onto the adapter and secure.
k. Locate the IAT sensor harness. Cut 3” down from the sensor to allow enough wire for crimping. m. Strip a ¾” section off each end and attach the male bullet connector. Crimp carefully. For best results crimp at the seam. l. Strip off the wire loom from the sensor.
n. Heat each end of the connectors from prior step until the shrink wrap is secure around the wire. o. Cut back about 2” of wire loom on the remaining IAT harness. Be careful not to cut the wires.
p. Strip off a ¾” section from each end and attach the 2 female end butt-connectors. Crimp and apply heat to each. q. Match the solid gray wire from the IAT sensor female end and attach the solid gray wire male end connector. Do the same with the gray/red wire. r. Connect the lengthened IAT to the female ends on the harness. s. Apply heat. Your supplied harness should look like this.
t. Insert IAT into the air filter end and attach to air horn. AEM® intake system installed 4. Reassemble Vehicle a. Position the inlet pipes for the best fitment. Be sure that the pipes or any other components do not contact any part of the vehicle. Tighten the rubber mount, all bolts, and hose clamps. b. Check for proper hood clearance. Re-adjust pipes if necessary and re-tighten them. c.
5. CARB Sticker Placement a. The C.A.R.B. exemption sticker, (attached), must be visible under the hood so that an emissions inspector can see it when the vehicle is required to be tested for emissions. California requires testing every two years, other states may vary. 6. Service and Maintenance ® a. It is recommended that you service your AEM Dryflow™ filter every 20,000 miles for optimum performance. Use AEM Dryflow cleaning kit part # 21-110. ® b.
