Edelbrock 2101 Installation Instructions page 3

• THROTTLE BRACKETS: Due to the design of Performer manifolds, the throttle and kickdown bracket on some vehicles may require
modification to fit. See Figure 1 for guidelines or purchase our #8031, 8030 or 8036 throttle, cruise, and kickdown linkage brackets for pre-
1995 cylinder heads. On Vortec or E-Tec cylinder head applications, purchase throttle bracket #8032
• GASKETS: Do not use competition style intake gaskets for this street manifold. Due to material deterioration over time, internal leakage of
vacuum, oil, and coolant may occur.
INTAKE MANIFOLD
2101, 3701, 2601, 2701,
7101, 7104, 7501, 75013
2116, 2716, 7116, 7516
2104, 3706, 2604
C - Does Not Have Embossed Silicone Bead
NOTE: To ensure maximum performance and a proper seal, Edelbrock gaskets which are
specifically designed and manufactured for use with Edelbrock parts must be used.
• PREP AND TUNING FOR POWER:
NOTE: Local emission laws must be checked for legality of any carburetor or ignition changes.
Performer Series Intake Manifolds
1. The long equal length runners in the Performer EPS manifold create a very strong signal to the carburetor. In some applications, the
stock rods or jets may need changing for best overall performance. Refer to your carburetor owner's manual for details.
2) Performer manifolds deliver excellent drivability and power utilizing stock distributor settings. Some applications may benefit from
resetting the initial advance ±2° from the factory specification.
3) Aftermarket ignitions and more aggressive advance curves may be used with Performer packages.
4) Installation of aftermarket headers or camshafts may lean the carburetor calibration. Should this occur recalibrate with a richer jet.
Performer RPM Series Intake Manifolds
1. Due to design, the fuel / air mixture and cylinder charging are very efficient with Performer RPM or RPM Air-Gap manifolds. Generally
speaking, the stock jetting for a Performer Series carburetor #1407 will not need changing. Specific applications may show an increase
in power by enrichening the secondary jetting .003" from the stock setting (i.e.: From 0.107" to 0.110").
2. Aftermarket distributor curve kits may be used with Performer RPM series manifolds.
3. Use modified or high performance cylinder heads such as our Performer RPM or E-Tec, and port-match the manifold to the heads.
4. The compression ratio should be at least 9.5 to 1 to work properly with Performer RPM camshafts.
5. Installation of aftermarket headers, camshafts or both with an Edelbrock Performer RPM series manifold may lean carburetor calibration.
Should this condition occur, recalibrate with a richer jet.
1. Use only recommended intake gaskets set when installing this intake manifold.
2. Fully clean the cylinder head intake flanges and the engine block end seal surfaces.
3. Apply Edelbrock Gasgacinch sealant PN 9300 to both cylinder head flanges and to the cylinder head side of the gaskets, allow to air
dry, and attach the intake gaskets.
4. Do not use cork or rubber end seals. Use RTV silicone sealer instead. Apply a ¼" high bead across each block end seal surface,
overlapping the intake gasket at the four corners. This method will eliminate end seal slippage.
5a. Install the intake manifold and hold-down bolts. On applications with pre-1995 cylinder heads, apply a small amount of silicone to
the threads of the eight inner bolts (1,2,3,4,5,7,9 & 11 in Figure 2) to prevent oil weepage, as generally these are not blind holes
in the cylinder head. Torque all of the manifold bolts in two steps by the sequence shown in Figure 2 to 25 ft/lbs.
5b. Install the intake manifold and hold-down bolts. On applications with Vortec or E-Tec cylinder heads, torque all of the manifold bolts
in two steps by the sequence shown in Figure 3 to 11 ft/lbs
Catalog #2101, 2104, 2116, 2601, 2604, 2701, 2716,
3701, 3706, 7101, 7104, 7116, 7501, 7516, 75013
REFERENCE RECOMMENDED GASKET
Edelbrock #7201 Port: 1.28" x 2.09", .060" Thickness
C Edelbrock #7235 Port: 1.08" x 2.11", .120" Thickness
GM #10159409 (Stock GM for 1987-1995 Cylinder Heads)
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