>
>General installation steps not geared to a specific
>type of header and assuming stock Y-pipe is used.
>
>Read install instructions, if any, carefully.
>
>The first two steps will give you space and will make
>the working of the header a whole lot easier.
>
> * Remove the air box.
>
> * Disconnect the battery and remove.
>
> * With a lift, raise truck.
> Beginning with the stock crossover pipe, unbolt the
> system at the flanges on the bottom end of each header.
>
> * Lower lift. Passenger side will be the tightest for
> space.
> Remove the bolts that connect the exhaust manifold to the
> engine.
>
> * Remove the stock manifold by pulling it up through the
> engine compartment (up may be easier than pulling it out
> from underneath the truck).
>
> * Place new header gasket on the block to prevent leaking.
>
> * Bolt the new header (snug but not tight).
>
> * Repeat process on driver's side.
>
> * With a lift, raise truck.
> Bolt up Y-pipe to end of each header and torque to spec.
>
> * Lower lift.
> Torque header bolts to spec.
>
> * Replace air box.
>
> * Replace battery.
>
>
>Check header bolts from time to time to make sure that they are
>properly sealed.
>
>Maybe others on the list can add to this.
>
>
>Bob
>Burlington, Ontario, Canada
>
>Current: 97 CC Sport,5.2L,3.55SG auto.,4x2,Gibson dual,KN
> 96 Grand Caravan ES,3.3L
> 85 Shelby Intercooled Turbo Charger,2.2L,4-spd man.
> 78 customized B100 with '69 340-4bbl,3-spd auto.
> 70 Challenger,383-4bbl,slap-stik auto.,3.23SG,hemi orange
>Past: 71 Road Runner,340-4bbl,3-spd slap-stik auto.,3.23SG
> 70 Duster 340-4bbl,3-spd auto.,3.23 SG
>
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