With proper installation your new B&B Performance Exhaust system will last a lifetime. While installation of this product is very simple and straightforward, there are a couple areas that need some attention.
) REMOVAL OF THE FACTORY EXHAUST MANIFOLDS 1- Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
2- Remove each spark plug wires and spark plugs and set aside.
3- Unbolt oil dipstick tube from passenger side of motor, remove and set aside.
4- Remove the O2 sensors from each exhaust manifold.
5- Loosen the clamps at the cats and remove the center section.
6- Unbolt the exhaust manifold from the cylinder head and carefully remove the manifold from the underside of the vehicle.
INSTALLATION OF THE BILLY BOAT PERFORMANCE EXHAUST HEADERS
1- Apply anti-seize to all threaded components such as O2 sensors, spark plugs, bolts, etc.
2- Install headers from bottom of vehicle using the factory hardware and primary gasket, bolt the header to the cylinder head to the factory recommended torque rating. Tighten the bolts from the center of the flange to the outside. Reinstall the oil dipstick also at this time.
3- Install the cat pipes using the supplied hardware.
4- Reinstall the center section.(NOTE: Before installing front pipes cut the 2 ½” dia nub off, the install pipes.)
5- Install the upper factory O2 sensor to the front O2 sensor hole in the headers. Connect the supplied O2 sensor extension wire to the existing upper O2 sensor wire and sensor.
6- Install the lower factory O2 sensor to the rear O2 sensor hole in the cat pipes.
7- Install the spark plugs to the factory specified torque rating.
8- Fasten all coil packs and spark plug wires being sure the firing order is correct (refer to the service manual).
9- Reconnect the battery.
DOUBLE CHECK YOUR WORK
1- Prior to installation of the cosmetic plastic, double check all of your work, making sure everything is tight and in it's place.
2- Start the engine and carefully listen for any exhaust leaks. If a leak is detected be sure the hardware is tightened evenly across the flange and that the gasket is properly seated.
3- Drive the car spiritedly and listen for any rattles or leaks. Let it cool down and install cosmetic plastic.
4- After 500 miles are logged re-torque all of your work.
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