PerTronix JBA Exhaust 6608S - Manual (Page 4)

4. Unbolt the driver’s side exhaust manifold and remove. Using a small wire brush or
similar instrument, clean any carbon deposits left on the head.
5. Apply anti-seize to the header bolts. (Small head 3/8” x 1” bolts and lock-washers
included) Apply a thin coat of high temp sealant to both sides of the header gasket
(gasket included). Permatex Ultra-Copper High-Temp Sealant is recommended. Use
of a sealer that is not designed to be used with O2 sensors will cause O2
sensors to become inoperative. (Also note that if excessive sealant is applied,
clumps may fall into the exhaust system and may clog the system.) Bolt the header
to the head. Torque to factory specifications. Don’t forget the lock washers.
6. Unbolt the passenger side manifold and remove. As with the driver side, apply anti-
seize, sealant and bolt the header to the engine.
7. Reinstall the spark plug wires and looms taking care not to let any wires rest against
the header tubes. Reinstall the battery cable. Make sure all rubber hoses and wires
are kept away from the headers. Otherwise, the heat will damage these components.
8. After the exhaust modification, have been made to adapt the headers to your
exhaust system, recheck everything! Make sure all bolts are tight.
9. 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.
10. Periodically check and retighten the header bolts.
Parts List
(1) Driver ’s Side Header Assembly
(1) Passenger ’s Side Header Assembly
(16) 3/8 ”x 1 ”header bolts &lock washers
(2) Header gaskets (Header to Head flange)
(Starter tubes on some models)
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