BD 1041463 Exhaust Manifold Kit Instruction Manual

June 13, 2024
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BD 1041463 Exhaust Manifold Kit

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Product Information

  • Product Name: BD Ram 5.7L HEMI Exhaust Manifold Kit
  • Model Numbers: 1041463, 1041464, 1041465
  • Manufacturer: BD Diesel
  • Website: www.bddiesel.com
  • Date: 14 March 2023

BD Ram 5.7L HEMI Exhaust Manifold Kit

1041463 Exhaust Manifold Kit
1041464 Passenger Side Single Manifold Kit
1041465 Driver Side Single Manifold Kit

This exhaust manifold replaces the problematic OEM exhaust manifold on Ram pick-ups with the 5.7L Hemi engine. The kit includes everything needed to correctly install the manifold.
1-800-887-5030 | Internet: www.bddiesel.com

Vehicle Fitment

Please ensure this kit fits your vehicle before installing.
2009-2022| Ram 1500 5.7L*

*Only fits classic (DS) body styles for 2019+ vehicles

2009-2018| Ram 2500 5.7L
2013-2018| Ram 3500 5.7L
2011-2015| Ram 3500 5.7L Cab and Chassis

Kit Contents

1041463 Full Exhaust Manifold Kit

1401464| 1401466| 1451460| 1451461| 1403009
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Passenger Side Exhaust Manifold| Passenger Side Exhaust Manifold Gasket, Single| M8-1.25x60mm

Hex Flange Bolt

| M6-1.0x12mm

Hex Flange Bolt

| Spacer 15mm
Qty: 1| Qty: 1| Qty: 20| Qty: 10| Qty: 20
1401465| 1401467| 1451463| 1451462
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Driver Side Exhaust Manifold| Driver Side Exhaust Manifold Gasket, Single| Nut; 3/8-16 FHCS| 3/8”-16×2.50 Hex Flange Bolt
Qty: 1| Qty: 1| Qty: 4|

1041463/64/65 Hemi 5.7L Exhaust Manifold (I-00507)

1041464 Passenger Side Exhaust Manifold Kit

1041464 Passenger Side Exhaust Manifold Kit

1401464| 1401466| 1451460
| BD-104-463-Exhaust-Manifold-Kit-02|
Passenger Side Exhaust Manifold| Passenger Side Exhaust Manifold Gasket, Single| M8-1.25x60mm Hex Flange Bolt
Qty: 1| Qty: 1| Qty: 10
1451462| 1451463| 1403009| 1451461|
BD-104-463-Exhaust-Manifold-Kit-09| | |
3/8”-16×2.50 Hex Flange Bolt| Nut; 3/8-16 FHCS| Spacer, 15 mm| M6-1.0x12mm Hex Flange Bolt
Qty: 2| Qty: 2| Qty: 10| Qty: 5

Introduction

BD’s exhaust manifold kit for the Ram 5.7L pick-up trucks replace the problematic OEM manifold, adding spacers to reduce the stress on the bolts to prevent them from breaking.

Tools Required for Installation

  • 10-16mm Socket & Wrench
  •  7/8’’ Deep Socket
  • Screwdriver
  • Torque Wrench
  • Retainer Clip Remover
  • Broken Stud Removal Tool
  • 90 degree hand drill

Installation

OEM Exhaust Manifold Removal
Disconnect the vehicle battery and safely position the vehicle on a hoist before installation for safety.
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Remove the driver and passenger side fender-liners and wheels.
Apply penetrating fluid on all exhaust pipe retaining, heat shield mounting bolts, and studs.BD-104-463-Exhaust-Manifold-Kit-011

Let sit for 5 minutes, then remove these 4 bolts from passenger and driver side manifold using 9/16 in socket.

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Remove the 4 flange bolts from passenger and driver side manifold to collector flange using 9/16 in socket.

To gain more space for removal of the manifold remove the mid-pipe exhaust hanger as shown.

Right Side Manifold Removal
Using a 10 mm socket wrench remove the four (4) heat shield nuts.
BD-104-463-Exhaust-Manifold-Kit-014Carefully remove the heat shield to prevent it from bending.
Use size 10 mm & 13 mm socket to undo the bolts securing the manifold to the vehicle.
Remove the manifold and gasket from the vehicle carefully.
Note: if needed, remove all broken bolts/studs from the engine block.

Clean and Inspect mating surfaces of exhaust manifold for flatness with a straight edge.

Position the exhaust manifold gasket and manifold.

Install the supplied M8 bolts along with the spacers (1403009) as shown.
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Using the sequence shown, tighten the bolts as shown.
Torque to 25 N-m (18 ft-lb).
Note: early production has 9 bolts, and late production has 10 bolts.

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Using the provided M6 bolts, install the OEM heat shield on the new mounting locations on the BD manifold.
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Torque to 10 N-m (89 in-lb).

Left Side Manifold Removal
Disconnect the steering shaft linkage. Mark the steering shaft position as shown before removing the bolt.

Note: Removing this allows for ease of removal of the manifold.
Remove the nut securing the oil dipstick tube and heat shield to the stud. This will allow the dipstick to be positioned aside when necessary

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Using a 10mm so cket, remove the thre e (3) r emaining heat shield nuts.
BD-104-463-Exhaust-Manifold-Kit-022Carefully remove the heat shield to prevent it from bending.

Using 10 mm & 13 mm socket, remove the left side exhaust manifold bolts. Remove the manifold and gasket carefully
Note: if needed, remove all broken bolts/studs from the engine block.

Ensure all gasket mating surfaces are clean and free of any debris.
Set the manifold into position, then slide the corresponding gasket between the manifold and cylinder head.
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Position the manifold with the gasket into place and install the supplied M8 bolts along with supplied spacer (1403009).
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Using the sequence shown, tighten the bolts as shown.

Torque to 25 N-m (18 ft-lb).

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Note: early production has 8 bolts, and late production has 10 bolts.

Using the provided M6 bolts (1401462), install the OEM heat shield on the new mounting locations on the BD manifold. Use size 10mm wrench.
Torque to 10 N-m (89 in-lb).BD-104-463-Exhaust-Manifold-
Kit-031

On the driver side manifold, install the dipstick support bracket onto the new mounting location using the supplied M6 bolt.
BD-104-463-Exhaust-Manifold-Kit-032 Torque to 10 N-m (89 in-lb).
Align the previously created marking and insert the upper steering shaft into lower and tighten the bolt.

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Torque to 50 N-m (37 ft-lb).
Check oil dipstick-for clearance against the hard lines after it was relocated.
If the dipstick is touching, gently push on it to adjust the mounting bracket.
Install the new supplied 3/8”-16×2.50 exhaust pipe retaining bolts and 3/8”-16 nuts in to both sides.
BD-104-463-Exhaust-Manifold-Kit-036 Torque to 32 N-m (24 ft-lb).

Connect the battery.
Start the engine and check for leaks Install the inner fender liners Install wheels.

1-800-887-5030 | Internet: www.bddiesel.com

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