PerTronix JBA Exhaust 2013S - Manual (Page 3)

6. Remove the nuts attaching the air tube to the manifold. Loosen the air tube on the other end to allow some
flexibility. Now remove the nuts attaching the factory manifold to the cylinder head. Remove the manifold;
retain the air tube gasket, and nuts. Retain the factory gasket for re-use.
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. Install a collector bolt into hole below O2 sensor. Transfer the O2 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. Install the new JBA Header using the supplied gasket and fasteners. Torque to 33 ft./lbs. Re-connect the air
tube, and then tighten the other end.
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 re-
move the dipstick tube.
12. Remove the nuts attaching the air tube to the manifold. Loosen the air tube on the other end to allow some
flexibility. Now remove the nuts attaching the factory manifold to the cylinder head. Remove the manifold;
retain the air tube gasket, and nuts. Retain the factory gasket for re-use.
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. Install a collector bolt into hole below O2 sensor. Transfer the O2 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. Install the new JBA Header using supplied gasket and fasteners. Torque to 33 ft./lbs. Re-connect the air
tube, then tighten the other end. 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.