KIT # 8144710
HEARTTHROB EXHAUST SYSTEMS ARE MANUFACTURED BY CREMCO--LITCHFIELD, MN
THIS KIT FITS: CHEVY II--1968-1979 W/283-400
C.I.
CAMARO--1970-1981 W/283-400 C.I.
FIREBIRD--1978-1981 W/305-350 C.I.
1) NOTE: THE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS ARE
NOT SUPPLIED WITH THIS EXHAUST SYSTEM. THIS SYSTEM IS NOT LEGAL
FOR ON-ROAD USE ON VEHICLES THAT ORIGINALLY WERE EQUIPPED WITH A
CATALYTIC CONVERTER. WILL NOT ACCOMMODATE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS
WITHOUT MODIFICATION. WARNING: REMOVAL OF CATALYTIC
CONVERTERS AND OTHER FACTORY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DEVICES IS
ILLEGAL. WE RECOMMEND YOU ABIDE BY THE LAW.
2) NOTE: WILL NOT FIT STOCK MANIFOLDS
THAT EXIT STRAIGHT DOWN.
3) NOTE: THE MUFFLERS ARE NOT SUPPLIED
WITH THIS EXHAUST SYSTEM. THIS KIT HAS BEEN DESIGNED FOR USE WITH
TURBO MUFFLERS OR AN EQUIVALENT 2-1/4” ID INLET BY 2-1/2” ID OUTLET
SINGLE OFFSET MUFFLER. GLASS PACK MUFFLERS (STRAIGHT IN/OUT) MAY
BE USED WITH SLIGHT MODIFICATIONS. NO MODIFICATIONS TO SINGLE
OFFSET GLASS PACKS NECESSARY.
4) NOTE: WE RECOMMEND WELDING (TACK
WELDING) THE SLIP JOINTS, ALTHOUGH NOT NECESSARY.
DANGER WARNING: INSTALLATION OF THE EXHAUST MAY FACILITATE
RAISING YOUR VEHICLE. A FLOOR HOIST IS IDEAL. IF NO HOIST
IS AVAILABLE, WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THE USE OF AXLE STANDS AS A SAFETY
MEASURE. 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.
HARDWARE KIT:
4) ST4 HANGERS
1) #619-1 LEFT MANIFOLD PIPE
4) SNAPPER GROMMETS
1) #620-1 RIGHT MANIFOLD PIPE
4) 5/16” X 1-1/4” LAG SCREWS
1) #619-2 LEFT EXTENSION PIPE
10) 2-1/4” CLAMPS
1) #620-2 RIGHT EXTENSION PIPE
2) F3-2-1/4 FLANGES
1) #620-3 RIGHT TAIL PIPE
1) #619-3 LEFT TAIL PIPE
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
NOTE: DO NOT TIGHTEN ANY CLAMPS OR NUTS UNTIL THE LAST STEP!!
1) REMOVE THE OLD EXHAUST SYSTEM AND SAVE THE
OLD GASKETS AND SLEEVES.
2) INSTALL THE LEFT (#619-1--87 DEG.) AND
RIGHT (#620-1--40 DEG.) MANIFOLD PIPES USING THE OLD GASKETS AND
SLEEVES. TIGHTEN ONLY ENOUGH TO HOLD IN PLACE.
3) INSTALL THE LEFT(#619-2--57”) AND RIGHT
(#620-2--52”) FRONT EXTENSION PIPES TO THE MANIFOLD PIPES USING 2-1/4”
CLAMPS. BE SURE TO LEAVE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE FLOOR
BOARDS AND THE DRIVE SHAFT. NOTE: FOR VEHICLES REQUIRING
CATALYTIC CONVERTERS TO MEET EPA GUIDELINES, CATALYTIC CONVERTER
#73-7774 OR EQUIVALENT SHOULD BE INSTALLED ON THE EXTENSION PIPES--SEE
DRAWING.
4) INSTALL THE MUFFLERS (SINGLE OFFSET
TURBO-TYPE RECOMMENDED--NOT INCLUDED IN THIS KIT) ONTO THE EXTENSION
PIPES USING 2-1/4” CLAMPS. ROTATE THE FRONT EXTENSION PIPES TO
CLEAR THE DRIVESHAFT, AND FRAME, AND GENERAL CLEARANCE.
5) INSTALL THE LEFT (#619-3) AND RIGHT
(#620-3) TAIL PIPES TO THE MUFFLERS USING 2-1/4” CLAMPS. YOU MAY
NEED TO TRIM THE TAIL PIPES TO LENGTH.
6) MOUNT THE HANGER BRACKETS TO THE EXISTING
HOLES IN THE FRAME BEHIND THE REAR AXLE USING THE LAG SCREWS AND THE
SNAPPER GROMMET (SEE DRAWING). THE HANGERS SHOULD BE INSTALLED TO
THE TAIL PIPES AT WHERE THE TAIL PIPES CROSS UNDER THE FRAME. TWO
ADDITIONAL HANGERS HAVE BEEN INCLUDED TO USE AT YOUR PREFERRED
LOCATION--SEE DRAWING
7) MAKE SURE THAT ALL THE PARTS OF THE SYSTEM
ARE CLEAR OF FRAME MEMBERS, ALL HOSES, SUSPENSION, AND BRAKE AND FUEL
LINES. STARTING AT THE MANIFOLD PIPES, TIGHTEN ALL CONNECTIONS
AND NUTS. MAKE SURE ALL PARTS ARE CLEAR AND WILL NOT LEAK OR
RATTLE. AFTER SEVERAL DAYS OF DRIVING RETIGHTEN ALL BOLTS.
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, THE 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.
CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE SECTION 27156 PROHIBITS THE
ADVERTISING, OFFERING FOR SALE, OR INSTALLATION OF ANY DEVICE WHICH
MODIFIES A VEHICLE’S EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM. THIS PRODUCT
IS THEREFORE NOT LEGAL FOR SALE OR USE IN CALIFORNIA ON VEHICLES
EQUIPPED WITH CATALYTIC CONVERTERS.