Part # 1005570 w/stainless steel angle cut
tips
Part # 1005580 w/painted blunt cut tips
Kit fits 2003 full-size Dodge 1/2 ton Ram pickup, 2WD & 4WD, all
wheel bases, w/5.7L V8 (Hemi) only For vehicles
only with 3” exhaust at the
converter.
Heartthrob exhaust systems are manufactured
in--Litchfield, MN
DANGER WARNING: Should the purchaser decide to install this
exhaust product at home, be warned that pleasure car or light duty
truck/van “bumper” jacks are intended for emergency use only. The
use of frame contact jack stands in conjunction with a floor jack as
main support is highly recommended to minimize accidental dropping of a
vehicle while the installation proceeds.
Limitation of liability--Disclaimers: The regulation of emissions
production, noise levels and safety standards is undertaken by the
federal government, each of the fifty state legislatures, and by many
local municipalities, towns and counties.
The manufacturer makes no warranties of
merchantability, of fitness for a particular purpose, or that its
products are approved for general use, or that its products comply with
laws, regulations or ordinances in the states where they may be sold to
the ultimate purchaser, the consumer.
The entire risk as to the conformity of this product
in any such state and as to repair, should the product prove to be
defective or non-conforming, is on the retail purchaser, the buyer, the
ultimate consumer of such product and it is not upon the seller,
distributor, or manufacturer.
In this connection, retail purchaser, the buyer, the
ultimate consumer assumes the burden of the entire cost of any and all
necessary service, alterations, and or repair.
The foregoing statement limits the liability of the
manufacturer.
HARDWARE KIT:
2) 3/8” nuts
2) 3/8” x 1-/4” bolts
2) 3/8” lock washers
7) 2-1/4” clamps
2) BR91930 swinger hangers
3) 3” clamps
2) 33219 3/8” fender washers
2) muffler tips--stainless or painted
1) right tail pipe
2) 23” ID/OD extension pipes
1) y-pipe-#00300
1) left tail pipe
1) 2-1/4” tail pipe extension
1) left rear tail pipe extension
Kit #1005570 #1005580
INSTRUCTIONS:
NOTE: do not tighten any clamps or nuts and bolts until the last
step!! Before cutting any pipes it is a good idea to lay out all
the included pipes along side the vehicle and get a good idea of how
the pipes will hang on the vehicle. Please read the instructions
fully and thoroughly before you begin.
NOTE: the extension pipe on this vehicle is 3” stainless
steel. While this is a cat-back kit, we recommend re-using the
existing extension pipe instead of the included extension pipe.
To do this, just remove the exhaust system at the inlet of the muffler
and skip steps 1) & 2).
1) Remove the old exhaust system at the inlet of the muffler,
leaving only the y-pipe, converters, and the extension pipe on the
truck. Two ID/OD extension pipes and two extra 3” clamps
have been included to replace the original stainless steel extension
pipe if you so desire.
2) If necessary, install the ID/OD extension pipe to the converter pipe
using a 3” clamp. For quad cab long box (160.5” w.b.) no cutting
is necessary, and you will need both extension pipes and both 3”
clamps. For quad cab short box and regular cab long box (140.5”
w.b.), use only one of the extension pipes and one of the 3” clamps,
and for the regular cab short box (120.5” w.b.), install the y-pipe
directly to the converter pipe using a 3” clamp.
3) Install the y-pipe to the extension pipe, using a 3” clamp to
connect the two pieces. Make sure that the y-pipe is mounted
parallel to the ground. NOTE: the y-pipe has an offset
bend, and the exhaust should rise after the converter, not go
lower. Connect the front wire hanger on the y-pipe to the O.E.
rubber mount along side the y-pipe. Connect the wire hangers at
the rear of the y-pipe to the O.E. rubber hanger mounts along both
sides of the y-pipe.
4) Install the right tail pipe (it has 4 bends) making sure that
you have at least 1/2” of clearance from the shock, using a 2-1/4”
clamp.
5) Install the left tail pipe (2 bends) to the y-pipe using a
2-1/4” clamp, making sure that you have clearance between the rear
brake line (bend bracket to the front if necessary), shock, and spare
tire. Connect the hanger to the o.e. rubber mount above.
NOTE: the tail pipe crosses over the top and behind the rear
differential, and is routed between the shock and the
spring.
6) Install the rear portion of the left tail pipe (it has one
bend) to the left tail pipe using a 2-1/4” clamp. Locate the 1”
hole in the frame above the middle of the left tail pipe extension and
using a 3/8” x 1-1/4” bolt, nut, lock washer, and fender washer, mount
the BR91930 to the frame. Clamp the BR91930 hanger to the rear
portion of the left tail pipe using a 2-1/4” clamp. It may be
necessary to put a 90 degree bend in the hanger for proper fit.
7) Install the rear portion of the right tail pipe (it is
straight & 16”) to the right tail pipe using a 2-1/4” clamp.
Locate the 1” hole in the frame above the connecting point of the right
tail pipe extension and the right tail pipe, and using a 3/8” x 1-1/4”
bolt, nut, lock washer, and fender washer, mount the BR91930 to the
frame. Clamp the BR91930 hanger to the rear portion of the left
tail pipe using a 2-1/4” clamp. It may be necessary to put a 90
degree bend in the hanger for proper fit.
8) Trim the tail pipes to length. Install the tips to the
tail pipes using 2-1/4” clamps.
9) Tighten all clamps, nuts, and bolts. Check for leaks and
for clearance of all brake and fuel lines, and for clearance of all
chassis and frame components. We recommend tack welding the
joints (not necessary though).