Brocks Performance ShortMeg 2 Full System 14" Muffler ZX-14R (12-15) - Manual (Page 6)

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STEP
9: I NSTALL THE H EADER M OUNT F LANGES :
Note that the spring mounting tabs are oriented on the
bottom of the flange.
Install the four header mounting flanges and spigots
using the OEM nuts as shown (Figure 9). We also reuse
the OEM gaskets. Do not completely tighten the nuts.
Leaving them finger tight will allow easier adjustment
when the header pipes are fitted. The nuts will be fully
tightened after the header pipes are installed.
Figure 9 ------------------------->
STEP 10: Install the Headers and Collector (Figure 10):
Install the right side header, left side header, and secondary collector. With header assembly now
installed onto the mounting flanges, tighten the mounting flange nuts enough to keep the flanges from
moving. Remove the header assembly and torque the flange nuts. Do not over tighten. Max
recommended torque is 10 ft-lb. Now attach the springs to the header mounting flanges as shown
(Figure 9).
Prior to final installation of the headers, apply a very thin layer of Permatex™ Ultra Copper® to the
inside of each head pipe, no further than ½” into the pipe. This will ensure a high temperature seal is
created. Be careful to avoid contact with the radiator while installing the header pipes. Install head
pipes onto flanges as far as they will go, then connect the springs to spring tabs on the headers using
the spring puller supplied. ‘Wiggling’ the entire assembly with the springs installed will pull the pipes
into their final location.
Do not attach the springs holding the secondary
collector to the headers, yet. The following figure
shows the properly installed assembly. The
headers (22) are attached to the spigots by a
spring (23). There is a tight fit between the
bottom of the header assembly and the radiator
(24,) but the two parts should have adequate
clearance so that no contact is made. Adjust as
required.
Figure 10 ------------------------->