Here are the details and pics from installing SRT exhaust manifolds on my 2009 GC Limited 5.7 Hemi
I had recently replaced the muffler and added a remote control dump between the muffler and the resonator so this was reused.
There are mods for years other than 2009 and 2010 such as egr ports to consider.
There are lots of pictures and more details in Lucas's very helpful install thread here:
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The following is a list of the major items purchased and location sourced:
GC SRT Exhaust manifolds (mine were from a 2007) (This forum FS )
Front half of a GC SRT Midpipe with converters (mine were from a 2006) (This forum FS)
Stainless steel vband clamps with dual flanges (for future easier removal of the midpipes) (ebay)131508686976
A 3" Stainless Y pipe (Ebay or Amazon)
MrGasket Headlock Header bolts 2236G (Grade 8 allen/hex with serrated teeth and angle tool)
10mm Exhaust Studs & Lock Nuts M10x1.50 Manifold Flange 8 studs 8 nut kit (ebay) (Used 4 studs / 8 nuts)
GC SRT Exhaust Manifold Gaskets MOPAR 5038098AA 5038099AA (RockAuto)
Walker Quietflow Muffler 21054 (This is a Chevy Truck application with 3" In and Out.(Amazon or Rockauto)
3" Stainless Exhaust Mandrel bend kit (Amazon) Mine is no longer available but if you search Blackhorse Racing you should find one.
I added an extra 02 bung for a Wideband 02 sensor for later tuning. Not required: (spare parts bin)
I am not sure if this is requred but previously when I did my trans service I had replaced the stock pan with a Dorman pan that had a drain plug.
This fit easier from front to back so it may be part of why I have more clearance for the converter than others have mentioned.
Dorman PN:265-817
Before moving ahead I did some minor cleanup on the ports of the Manifolds and Y pipe with a grinder and wire-wheeled the mating surfaces of all the flanges. I also installed the new studs on the flanges at this point.
Below is where I had the midpipe cut (This helped a lot with the shipping cost)
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Here is a pic of the piece that is cut from the right side of the transmission to allow the manifold fit.
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Pics and Comments:
Rough start: 2 broken bolts removing the stock right exhaust manifold
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Clearance between converter and transmission pan
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Vband clamps /Y pipe
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Muffler / Dump
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Tailpipe
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I did not have to use any 02 cable extensions the stock ones were fine.
There was some rerouting of one of the cables required.
The mechanic said that he did not have to remove the steering shaft but did have to remove some front accessories such as the AC compressor power steering pump etc. He was able to get the manifolds out and in from the bottom as this was done on a rack.
Much of the access is through the wheel-wells
Hope this helps the next person down the line.
If you are in Chicago the shop is open to doing more of these.
NewCity Auto repair.
I had recently replaced the muffler and added a remote control dump between the muffler and the resonator so this was reused.
There are mods for years other than 2009 and 2010 such as egr ports to consider.
There are lots of pictures and more details in Lucas's very helpful install thread here:
SRT exhaust manifold install today!
Jeep is on the lift, mid pipes and stock manifolds being ripped off now. I cleaned up the inside welds on the SRT manifolds a bit with the dremel (should have worn gloves, got steel sparkle dust everywhere, very painful). Didn't go too crazy as I didn't want to weaken the welds too much...
www.jeepgarage.org
The following is a list of the major items purchased and location sourced:
GC SRT Exhaust manifolds (mine were from a 2007) (This forum FS )
Front half of a GC SRT Midpipe with converters (mine were from a 2006) (This forum FS)
Stainless steel vband clamps with dual flanges (for future easier removal of the midpipes) (ebay)131508686976
A 3" Stainless Y pipe (Ebay or Amazon)
MrGasket Headlock Header bolts 2236G (Grade 8 allen/hex with serrated teeth and angle tool)
10mm Exhaust Studs & Lock Nuts M10x1.50 Manifold Flange 8 studs 8 nut kit (ebay) (Used 4 studs / 8 nuts)
GC SRT Exhaust Manifold Gaskets MOPAR 5038098AA 5038099AA (RockAuto)
Walker Quietflow Muffler 21054 (This is a Chevy Truck application with 3" In and Out.(Amazon or Rockauto)
3" Stainless Exhaust Mandrel bend kit (Amazon) Mine is no longer available but if you search Blackhorse Racing you should find one.
I added an extra 02 bung for a Wideband 02 sensor for later tuning. Not required: (spare parts bin)
I am not sure if this is requred but previously when I did my trans service I had replaced the stock pan with a Dorman pan that had a drain plug.
This fit easier from front to back so it may be part of why I have more clearance for the converter than others have mentioned.
Dorman PN:265-817
Before moving ahead I did some minor cleanup on the ports of the Manifolds and Y pipe with a grinder and wire-wheeled the mating surfaces of all the flanges. I also installed the new studs on the flanges at this point.
Below is where I had the midpipe cut (This helped a lot with the shipping cost)
Here is a pic of the piece that is cut from the right side of the transmission to allow the manifold fit.
Pics and Comments:
Rough start: 2 broken bolts removing the stock right exhaust manifold
Clearance between converter and transmission pan
Vband clamps /Y pipe
Muffler / Dump
Tailpipe
I did not have to use any 02 cable extensions the stock ones were fine.
There was some rerouting of one of the cables required.
The mechanic said that he did not have to remove the steering shaft but did have to remove some front accessories such as the AC compressor power steering pump etc. He was able to get the manifolds out and in from the bottom as this was done on a rack.
Much of the access is through the wheel-wells
Hope this helps the next person down the line.
If you are in Chicago the shop is open to doing more of these.
NewCity Auto repair.
