FLOW 717995 Performance System Instruction Manual

Installaon Instrucons
717995
2006 08 DODGE RAM 1500
5.7L ENGINE

OVERVIEW:

1. Take a moment to read and understand these instruc ons before installing your Flowmaster performance system.
   NOTE: Please inventory all parts now before con nuing and if necessary, report any missing items to our tech line. This will avoid poten ally stranding your vehicle un l any missing replacement parts arrive.

REMOVE STOCK EXHAUST SYSTEM:

2. Raise vehicle up on a hoist or rack to working height. If you don’t have access to a hoist or rack, support vehicle with jack stands.
   WARNING:
   Avoid serious burns! Allow your vehicle me to cool completely before touching any factory engine components.
   To ease prepara on and installa on of your new kit:
   • Apply penetra ng lubricant to mounts, bolts and clamps before you remove them.
   • Use stands as necessary to support parts as you detach them from your vehicle and again as you install new parts.

3. Cut tailpipe at muffl er exit. Disassemble hanger wire from isolator and remove tailpipe sec on from vehicle.

4. Support muffl er and disassemble wire hangers from isolators. Loosen ring clamp, disconnect inlet pipe then remove exhaust system.
   NOTE : Clamp connec on may need be heated or cut to be separated. INSTALL FLOWMASTER EXHAUST SYSTEM:
   

5. Remove nuts from stock and Flowmaster clamps, apply an -seize compound to bolts and re-install nuts.
   NOTE: The image in this step is intended for illustra ve purposes only and may or may not accurately refl ect components included in your kit.

6. Every slip fi t connec on in this kit must seat 3″ deep except for front muffl er connec on which must seat 2″ deep and rear muffl er connec ons which must seat 1 ⁄”deep. Find all slip fi t components in your kit and mark them accordingly so your Flowmaster exhaust system fits properly onto your vehicle.

7. Place clamp hanger (8) to inlet pipe (1) then connect it to front pipe; lining inlet pipe notch up to front pipe tab.
   Insert wire hanger in isolator and ghten clamp enough to allow for adjustment.

8. Place clamp (17) onto muffl er (2) then connect it to inlet pipe. Tighten clamp just enough to allow for adjustment then place (x2) clamps (16) onto muffl er outlets.

9. Fasten frame hanger (9) to driver side vehicle frame next to spare re with bolt (12), (x2) backing plates (11), (x2) fl at washers (13), lock washer (14) and nut (15). Then hang rubber hanger (10) on frame hanger.

10. Route lefront (4) and right tailpipes (3) over axle then connect them to muffl er. Insert wire hangers into isolators then ghten clamps just enough to hold parts.

11. Place clamp (16) onto le rear tailpipe (5) then connect it to le front tailpipe. Insert wire hanger into rubber hanger then ghten clamp enough to hold parts.

12. Place (x2 ea.) clamps (16) onto side exit pipe (6) and connect them to tailpipes; ghten clamps to hold parts.

13. Place (x2) ps (7) onto side exit pipes and ghten inlets.
    Rotate exit pipes and ps to desired distance from body or bumper, so angle cut on ps are properly posi oned.

14. Adjust exhaust components for fi t; maintaining ⁄ ” clearance and compensa ng for suspension, travel and vibra on then ghten all clamps. Finally, fi t (x2) hanger keepers (18) onto each sideways hanger.

15. Recommended: Secure slip-fi t connec ons with a 1-inch tack weld then spray high-temp paint over each weld to prevent rust and premature corrosion.

Congratulaons, the installaon of your FLOWMASTER performance exhaust system is now complete!

717995
Rev 12/09/21
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