©2007 Edelbrock Corporation
Catalog #65052, #65053
Page 2 of 2
Brochure #63-0388
Rev. 10/07 - AJ/mc
HEADER INSTALLATION
1. Remove the passenger side aluminum motor mount.
2. Remove exhaust manifold studs from cylinder heads.
Clean manifold gasket surfaces of all gasket material.
3. Using supplied gaskets, 8mm bolts, lockwashers, and
black hardened washers, install only bottom bolts,
and washers to hold gasket in place. Leave bolts
loose so header flange can be slipped over the
hardware. Use anti-seize compound on all bolts.
4. Working from under vehicle, slip the right Edelbrock
shorty header up into place, taking care not to
damage gasket. Take your time and it will require
some maneuvering.
Slide header down over the
manifold bolts.
5. From top of vehicle, install remaining right header
bolts, and washer on right header. Tighten header
bolts at this time, working from center bolts outward.
6. Reinstall the passenger side aluminum motor mount.
7. Remove the driver side aluminum motor mount.
8. Working from under vehicle, slip the left Edelbrock
shorty header up into place. Install oxygen sensor
from original left manifold before slipping header over
manifold bolts.
9. Install remaining left header bolts and washers from
the top of the vehicle. Tighten header bolts working
from center bolt out.
10. Reinstall the driver side aluminum motor mount and
set the engine back down on the mounts, then
retighten the top-mount nuts.
Note:
Adjust the engine from side to side for proper
header clearance.
11. Install starter.
12. Slip rack and pinion back into place while sliding
steering shaft back onto rack and pinion. Torque
rack and pinion bolts to 40 ft. lbs. Install steering
shaft bolt using thread locking compount on
threads.
13. Install headpipe assembly in reverse of removal.
14. Install D-nut gaskets supplied onto header outlet.
15. Bolt headpipe to Edelbrock shorty headers using
supplied 3/8 bolts, lockwasher, and flatwashers.
Use anti-seize compound on threads and tighten,
using care not to crush D-nut gaskets.
16. Place rear exhaust pipe back into position and slip
clamp connectors onto headpipe. Tighten clamps at
this time.
17. Re-connect all oxygen sensors.
18. Install airbox assembly.
19. Check for proper clearance of all wires, cables, and
hoses from all exhaust components.
20. Re-connect battery.
21. Start vehicle and bring to normal operating
temperature.
Check for exhaust leaks, and any
warning lights. Turn engine off and let it cool.
22. Re-tighten all exhaust bolts.
Part #65052
(Ceramic-Coated)
Qty.
Part #
Description
1
25-9469
Left Header
1
25-9470
Right Header
2
-
Port flange gaskets
2
-
D-Nut gaskets
16
-
Port flange bolts
16
-
Port flange flat washers (thick hardened)
16
-
Port flange lock washers
4
-
Collector flange bolts
4
-
Collector flange flat washers
4
-
Collector flange lock washers
KIT CONTENTS
Part #65053
(Ti-Tech Coated)
Qty.
Part #
Description
1
25-9467
Left Header
1
25-9468
Right Header
2
-
Port flange gaskets
2
-
D-Nut gaskets
16
-
Port flange bolts
16
-
Port flange flat washers (thick hardened)
16
-
Port flange lock washers
4
-
Collector flange bolts
4
-
Collector flange flat washers
4
-
Collector flange lock washers
Edelbrock Corporation, 2700 California St., Torrance, CA 90503
Tech Line: 1-800-416-8628
E-Mail: [email protected]
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