Edelbrock 65692 Installation Instructions
Catalog #65692, #65693
©2008 Edelbrock Corporation
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Brochure #63-0400
Rev. 1/08 - AJ/mc
SHORTY HEADER
For 2003-2005 Dodge Ram Pick-Up, 1500 Series,
5.7L Hemi V8, Automatic Transmission
Catalog #65692 & #65693 (4WD with I.F.S.)
Catalog #65792 & #65793 (2WD)
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION
Please study these instructions carefully before installing your new
Shorty Header. If you have any questions, please contact our
Technical Hotline at : 1-800-416-8628 from 7 am - 5pm, Monday-Friday, Pacific Standard Time or e-mail us at
Edelbrock@Edelbrock.com.
SHORTY HEADER: These components are designed as a system to improve the exhaust efficiency of the Dodge 5.7L Hemi V8 engine.
This system does not require welding for installation and retains all O.E.M. emissions equipment.
Suggested Tools Needed for Installation: This vehicle has some metric fasteners.
❑ 3/8” rachet socket set with extensions and universal swivel sockets metric & S.A.E.
❑ Set of combination wrenches
❑ Jackstands, screwdrivers, pliers, crescent wrench, etc.
❑ Liquid penetrant, (GM #1052627), anti-seize compound (GM #5613695) or available equivalent
❑ Thread locking compound
SPECIAL NOTICE: This Edelbrock Tubular Exhaust System has received an Executive Order number (E.O.#) from the California Air
Resources Board (C.A.R.B.) making it legal for street use in all 50 states. To assist you with emission equipment certification, we
have included a silver fan shroud decal to help testing personnel verify that this part is a legal replacement on the vehicle for which
it is cataloged. The adhesive-backed decal should be affixed next to the existing emission and engine specifications decal. Do not
cover any part of your original emission decal.
WARNING: The use of "Thermal Wrap" or any aftermarket coating process will void the warranty on your Edelbrock header. Those
products can cause excessive heat and moisture buildup resulting in corrosion and failure of the system.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
When cleaning any ceramic-coated Edelbrock header, use only soap and warm water. The use of caustic solvents (i.e. gunks, etc.)
will mar or damage the ceramic-coating.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
DISASSEMBLY
1.
Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Raise and support the vehicle with car hoist
(recommended) or jackstands and remove both front
wheels.
3. Remove both left and right inner fender wells and set
aside.
4. Disconnect and remove O2 sensors in the front of both
left and right catalytic converter, being careful not to
damage.
5. Unbolt exhaust pipe from stock manifolds.
RIGHT SIDE ASSEMBLY:
1.
Remove heat shield from manifold.
2.
Remove manifold bolts.
3.
Remove stock manifold and gasket.
4.
Remove the black plastic heater hose retainer clip from
the valve cover stud by pulling up until it comes off and
push heater hoses out of the way.
5.
Loosen the long valve cover studs (just enough to accept
the new heat shield) with a deep 5/16” socket. Slide heat
shield stamped #25-9383 under the nuts of valve cover
studs and tighten down.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer. Improper installation will void warranty and may result in
poor performance and engine or vehicle damage.