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Price: $279.99
Features:
- Constructed of lightweight 1-7/8" diameter, 18-gauge, mandrel bent 304 stainless steel primary tubes maximizing strength and durability
- Merged collectors for maximum flow and increased exhaust velocity
- 3/8” thick precision water jet cut flanges for less warping, maximum sealing surface, and better seal
- 100% hand welded construction
- Hand blended welds at the flange entry for maximum flow and better performance
- Quality welds for strength, longevity, and good looks
- Manufacturer’s Limited Lifetime Warranty
Installation:
Pre-installation
1. Place vehicle on flat solidsurface setparkingbrakeandblockfrontwheels.
2. Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery.
3.Lift the vehicle and support with jack stands.
4. Straighten the front wheels andlocksteeringcolumn.
5. Soak studs on catalytic converter withpenetratingoilor WD-40
Removal Of OEMExhaust Manifolds & CatalyticConverters:
1. Loosen the15mmnuts securing the couplersthatconnecttheexhaustsystemtothecatalyticconverters,pullbacklockingtabsand slide the coupler away fromthestop.
2. Unplug the left andrightpre-catalystandpost-catalystO2sensors.Takecarenottodamagethelocksontheconnectors.
3. Remove15mm nuts securingthecatalyticconvertersto theexhaustmanifolds,uselongextensionanduniversalfromtheengine bay with good quality deep well socket.Remove the catalytic converters from the bottom.
4. Remove the spark(x8)plugs and wires.
5. Remove thebolt securing the dipsticktubetothecylinderhead(15mmsocket).Removethedipstick.
NOTE: Take a digitalphotograph(or a goodmentalpicture) ofhow thetubeisrouted,it willmakere-installationaloteasier.
6. Remove the(x6)bolts(13mm socket) that attachEACHexhaustmanifoldto thecylinderhead.Carefullyremovethemanifoldoutfrom thebottom. Be carefulnot to damage thecoolant temperaturesensor onthedriver’sside.
InstallationOfShortyHeaders:
1. Clean the exhaust portsealingsurfacetoremoveanydirtor gasketmaterialthatmayaffectthesealingperformanceof thegasketand causeleaks. Repair any damaged threads orbrokenbolts.
2. Remove thekey from the ignitionandmakesurethesteering wheelislocked.Removethe11mmshoulderbolt fromthesteeringshaft coupler on the steering rack. Pushbackthe shaftasfaraspossible.
NOTE: Avoidmoving the steering shaft, steeringrack, or turning theignitiononwhiletheshaftandrackareseparated.Doingsomaycause a steering service code on vehicles equipped withelectricsteeringassist.
3. Install theLEFT(driver’s side)shortyheaderpastthesteeringcolumnandintoposition.Installcylinder sparkplug from underneathbefore theheader is bolted to thecylinderhead.Thisismucheasier than fromontopafter theheaderisinstalled(butnotnecessary). Take carenot to damage the spark plug whileinstallingtheheader.Installtherearheaderbolta fewthreads to hold theheaderinplace.
IMPORTANT! Re-install the steering shaft to the steeringrackandtightentheshoulderbolttospecification.
4. Install theRIGHT (passenger’sside)shortyheaderintopositonandinstalltherearwardheaderboltsafewthreads to hold theheader in place.Installation of thepassenger’ssidesparkplugsisrecommendedafter theheaderisinplace.However, they canbeinstalled before the header.Extreme caremustbe takentonotdamagethesparkplugswhileinstallingtheheader.
NOTE: If your vehicle has alongthreadedstudholdingtheheatshieldinplaceacrossfromthestarterandtheheader willnotclearthe starter, youmay have toremove the starter or simply trim off theexcessstud.
5. Working from the enginebay on the driver’sside,installtheOEMexhaustgasket(replace,ifneeded).Installtheboltatthefrontoftheheader flange. Remove therear header bolt andreinstall oncethegasketiscorrectlyaligned withtheboltholes.Installtheremainingheader bolts. Tighten the bolts from the center of the flange totheendsevenlytoensureanevensealingloadonthegasket. Donot overtighten the header bolts.Seemanufacturer’sspecifications.
6. Install thepassenger’s sideOEM exhaustgasket(replace,ifnecessary)andinstalltheheaderboltat the frontof theheader flange.Remove therear header bolt andreinstall once the gasketboltholesarealignedcorrectly.Donotinstalltheremainingheader bolts.
7. Install the dipstick tubeafter checkingtheconditionof theO-ring(replace,ifnecessary)betweenthe#4-6header tubes whilethebolts are loose.Make sure the tubeisproperlyreceivedintotheengineblock.Installtheremainingheaderbolts.Tightenthebolts from the center of the flange to the ends evenly toensureanevensealingloadonthegasket.Donotovertightentheheader bolts. Install the dipstick mounting bolt and tighten to the manufacturer's specifications.
8. Install starter (if removed).
9. Inspect the OEM gasketon thecatalyticconverters.Onvehicleswithstuddedflanges,thenutsneedtobeinstalledontheforwardstud first. Tighten the fasteners evenly to prevent impropergasketloadingandpossibleexhaustleaks.Tightenthefastenersonlyenough to set the flanges evenly and snug. They willneed tobeadjusted for fit theexhaustpipecorrectly.Fullytightenthe
fasteners after the exhaustis connected to the catalytic converters.
10. Reinstall the O2 sensorsandplugin theconnectors.Keepharnessesaway fromtheexhaustpipes.
11. Reconnect the exhaust system to thecatalyticconverters.Fullytightenthe fastenersattheheadercollector flange.Tightentheexhaust couplers to specification.
NOTE: Using a 6”lengthof vacuumhose oranoldstraightsparkplugboottogetthesparkplugsstartedishelpfulinhardtoreach areas. Use a spark plug socket with wrench flats and a box wrench to tighten the spark plugs.
12.Install the 45° degree sparkplug wireset.
13. Recheck you work. Verify all connectionsandhardwareareproperlyinstalledandtight.
14. Remove the jack standsandlower thecar.
15. Connect the battery, start the engine, and check for leaks.Re-check your work before lowering the car.
16. After150milesrecheck all connections andclamps.
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