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PREP AND TUNING FOR POWER:
1.
The stock calibration of most Edelbrock carburetors have been optimized for performance with Performer RPM intake manifolds
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.
4.
The compression ratio should be at least 9.5 to 1 to work properly with most camshafts designed for use in the 1500-6500 rpm range.
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 P/N 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.
5.
Install the intake manifold and hold-down bolts. The eight (8) 5/16" bolts will be installed in the vertical bosses (1-8 of the torque
sequence) and should only be torqued to 10 ft/lbs at this time. The eight (8) 3/8" bolts will now be installed in the flange holes (9-16
of the torque sequence) and tightened to 15 ft/lbs. Now tighten the vertical 5/16" bolts to 20 ft/lbs in sequence, and then the 3/8"
flange bolts to 30 ft/lbs, once again following the torque sequence shown in Figure 1.
Catalog #7129, #7183
Rev. 1/08 - AJ/mc
8
1
7
5
4
3
2
6
Figure 1 - 351C Ford Torque Sequence
Bolts 1-8 will be tightened to 10 ft/lbs initially, and a final value of 20 ft/lbs.
Bolts 9-16 will be tightened to 15 ft/lbs intially, and a final value of 30 ft/lbs.
Firing Order: 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Turn Distributor Clockwise to Advance Ignition Timing
Edelbrock Corporation • 2700 California St. • Torrance, CA 90503
Tech Line: 800-416-8628 • E-Mail: Edelbrock@Edelbrock.com
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
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©2008 Edelbrock Corporation
Brochure #63-7129
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