PerTronix JBA Exhaust 2010S - Manual (Page 3)

6. Now remove the nuts attaching the factory manifold to the cylinder head. With the manifold out of the way
remove the mounting studs from the cylinder head.
7. Using a small wire brush or similar instrument, clean any carbon deposits left on the head surface. Be careful
not to gouge the aluminum head.
8. Transfer the O 2 sensor from the factory manifold to the new passenger side header. Apply a small amount of
anti seize to the threads for the sensor before installing it in the new header. Use caution not to drop or damage
the sensor, they are fragile.
9. Now you are going to install the new JBA Header, but first there is some preparation of the hardware re
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quired. Apply anti seize to the threads of the new fasteners. Install the new JBA Header using the supplied
gasket and fasteners. Torque to 23 ft./lbs.
DRIVER’S SIDE
10. Just like you did in step (4) remove the (4) bolts attaching the heat shields to the driver side factory mani-
fold.
11. Next, carefully unplug the O2 sensor from its harness. Unbolt the dipstick bracket from the head and remove
the dipstick tube.
12. Remove the nuts attaching the factory manifold to the cylinder head. With the manifold out of the way re-
move the mounting studs from the cylinder head.
13. Using a small wire brush or similar instrument, clean any carbon deposits left on the head surface. Be care
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ful not to gouge the aluminum head.
14. Transfer the O 2 sensor from the factory manifold to the new driver side header. Apply a small amount of
anti seize to the threads for the sensor before installing it in the new header. Use caution not to drop or damage
the sensor, they are fragile.
15. As you did on the passenger side, prepare the hardware before installing the driver side header. Apply anti
seize to the threads of the new fasteners. Install the new JBA Header using the supplied gasket and fasteners.
Torque to 23 ft./lbs. Re-install the dipstick tube.
16. Install the driver side catalytic converter.
17. Connect the exhaust system to the new headers using hardware and gaskets supplied. Reconnect O2 sensors.
18. Check to insure adequate clearance between header and shifter cable (small cable that runs from firewall,
to brace on fender well, to transmission). More clearance can be gained by adjusting (bending) brace on fender
well.
19. Recheck everything!
20. Start the engine and let it warm up Check for leaks. Shut engine off and let it cool down. Check to make
sure all fasteners are tight.
21. All tubular headers require maintenance including periodically checking and retightening of the header
bolts.