NOTE:
All Hotshot Performance items are intended for off road use only. Hotshot Performance
will not be responsible for any consequences
resulting from your failure to comply with your federal, state, and local laws.
Hotshot Performance recommends that trained professionals
perform the installation of mechanical parts, as improperly installed products
may lead to unsafe and unreliable conditions.
Warranty will not be honored for damage or malfunctions due to improper installation,
misuse, unauthorized repair or alterations.
NOTE: BEFORE TOUCHING
YOUR CAR, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES
Basic Installation Instructions
Installation:
1. Before working on your 240SX, be sure to disconnect your battery. Allow
adequate time for cooling.
2. Always use jack stands when working under your vehicle.
3. Begin by using penetrating oil to soak all bolts on your stock exhaust manifold,
heat shield, and down pipe.
4. Unplug O2 sensor. Remove heat shield. Loosen EGR fitting on rear of manifold,
but do not remove it yet, as you will bend the tube.
5. Remove stock manifold and down pipe. Remove EGR tube from header. If you
are planning on re-using the stock gaskets, make sure that they are clean, and
free of any debris or damage.
6. Install Hotshot Performance Header from above the engine, working down. Hold
it with the collector pointing straight down, and it will slip easily between
the steering linkage. Place it onto the manifold studs, and snug a few bolts
to hold it in place. Do not tighten any bolts until the the converter bolts
are in place, and the EGR tube is started into its proper fitting on the header.
7. Install the O2 Sensor into its corresponding fittings. Be sure to reconnect
the O2 sensor to it's connection on the wiring harness.
8. Extend the Rear O2 sensor wires using supplied kit, be sure to cut and splice
wires one by one, so you don’t get mixed up by the colors. The Supplied
O2 fitting needs to be installed AFTER the second cat (Which you will have to
have installed) in order for the rearO2 sensor to function properly.
9. Once you have all the bolts in place, start on the head and tighten the bolts
in small increments, working from the center to the outer edges of the flange.
This will ensure a leak free seal.
10. Tighten the 2 converter bolts.
11. Check everything to be sure it's tight, and reconnect your battery.
12. Lower car from jack stands. Before starting for the first time, be sure
to wipe the header clean from any grease or fingerprints with a wet rag and
some mild detergent. This will prevent fingerprints from permanently staining
the finish of your header.
13. Start your engine, and let it idle to normal operating temperature, to allow
you ECU to adjust to the header, and also allows the header to heat up and seat
to the head, and the extension tube to seal to the cat.. Allow the engine to
cool and re-check the tightness of all bolts.
14. Fill and mail the enclosed warranty card in order to activate your warranty.