Edelbrock 65102 Installation Instructions

PLEASE study these instructions carefully before installing your Headers. If you have any questions, please call our
Technical Hotline at: 1-800-416-8628 from 7:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday, Pacific Standard Time or e-mail us
at Edelbrock@Edelbrock.com. Please fill out and mail your warranty card.
Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer. Improper installation will void warranty and may
HEADERS: These components are designed to improve the exhaust efficiency of the GM C.P.I. (Central Port Injection) V8
engine. This system does not require welding for installation and retains all O.E.M. emissions equipment. These Edelbrock
headers are street legal in all 50 states.
SUGGESTED TOOLS FOR INSTALLATION: This vehicle has metric fasteners.
❑ 3/8" ratchet socket set with extensions and universal 13mm and 15mm swivel sockets
❑ Combination set of open-end wrenches
❑ Jackstands, screwdrivers, pliers, crescent wrench, etc.
❑ Liquid penetrant, (GM #1052627) anti-seize compound (GM #5613695)
SPECIAL NOTICE: This Edelbrock part has received an Executive Order (E.O. #) from the California Air Resources Board
(C.A.R.B.) making it legal for street use on pollution-controlled motor vehicles in all 50 states. To assist you with emissions
equipment certification, we have included a silver fan shroud decal to help testing personnel verify that this part is a legal
replacement part on the vehicle for which it is cataloged. The adhesive-backed decal should be affixed to your fan shroud
next to the existing emission and engine specification decal. Do not cover your original equipment specification decal with
the Edelbrock fan shroud decal.
WARNING: The use of "Thermal Wrap" or any aftermarket coating process will void the warranty on your
headers. Those products can cause excessive heat and moisture buildup resulting in corrosion and early
failure of the system.
NOTE: High temperature spark plug wires and boots are recommended to withstand heat from Headers.
DISASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Raise vehicle and disconnect 02 sensors.
3. Unbolt stock exhaust pipes from manifolds.
Right Side
1. Remove air intake assembly.
2. Disconnect spark plug wires from spark plugs.
©2006 Edelbrock Corporation
Rev. 5/06 - DA/mc
IMPORTANT NOTE:
result in poor performance and engine or vehicle damage.
for 1996-1998 Pick-Up, 5.0L, 5.7L V8 CPI &
1996-1997 Suburban 5.0L & 5.7L,
and 1996-1999 Tahoe, Yukon, 5.7L CPI
3. Unbolt dip stick tube.
4. Unbolt and remove manifold.
5. Install flange gasket and header from top. Install
header bolts, lock washers, and thick flat washers
supplied, ensure proper alignment and tighten
bolts.
NOTE: Thick washers are to be used on slotted
holes of port flange.
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EDELBROCK HEADER
Without A.I.R.
Catalog #65102 & #65103
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Catalog #65102, #65103
Brochure #63-65102