PerTronix Dougs Headers D317 - Manual (Page 2)

Part No. 0110-003093
Page 2 of 3
8-15-2011 DSL
4. Remove spark plug wires and spark plugs.
5. Remove the alternator/generator and air conditioning compressor if so equipped.
6. Remove the starter motor.
7. Remove the engine dipstick and the shifter linkage if column shifted automatic.
8. Remove Clutch linkage if floor stick shift car (will not work with column shift manual
trans)
9. Remove the gaskets and any gasket material or any carbon deposits that remain on the
head surface. The use of a gasket removal agent will ease the removal of any gasket
material.
INSTALLATION
1. Passenger Side - Working from the top, slide the header through chassis and line the
header up with the cylinder head.
2. Place the gasket into position and start the bolts. After all the bolts are started, tighten
the bolts working from the center out.
3. Reinstall the starter motor.
4. Drivers Side – Starting from Below, work the header up into the chassis and into
position against the cylinder head.
5. Place the gasket into position and start the bolts. After all the bolts are started, tighten
the bolts working from the center out.
6. Place the gasket into position and start the bolts. Start all the bolts except for the front
two. Bolt the supplied Doug’s #7606 alternator bracket to the first two holes; see
Illustration B/C. Tighten all header bolts working from the center out.
7.
If your alternator/generator bracket is stamped steel, bolt it to the Doug’s bracket and
aligned as necessary. If your bracket is Cast Iron, you will need to modify it as shown in
Illustration ‘C’ before bolting it on.
8. Re-install the Clutch or Transmission shifter linkage as removed.
9. Re-install the Engine dipstick
10. Re install spark plugs and wires.
11. Bolt the reducers to the header collectors using the supplied gaskets and hardware.
12. Connect the negative battery cable.
IMPORTANT CHECK LIST
Be sure that all brake lines and fuel lines are clear of headers and/or connector pipes.
All spark plug wires, battery cables, or other electrical components should be clear of
headers and/or connector pipes.
If dipstick tube was removed, make sure it is installed properly and that the dipstick has
been replaced.
Double-check the tightness of all bolts including brackets and accessories.