351 C.I.D. Ford Cleveland V8 Non-EGR Engines Performer 351-4v Installation Instructions
Performer series intake manifolds are compatible with aftermarket camshafts and headers designed to operate in the idle-5500 RPM range. Edelbrock offers a dyno-matched, street proven camshaft; Performer-Plus #2172. Header primary tube diameter should be 1-5/8” depending on your specific engine combination.
PREP AND TUNING FOR POWER:
NOTE: Local emission laws must be checked for legality of any carburetor or ignition changes.
1. Aftermarket ignition advance kits may be used with Performer series manifolds.
2. Use modified or high performance cylinder heads such as our Performer RPM series.
3. Installation of aftermarket headers, camshafts or both with an Edelbrock Performer series manifold may require additional tuning.
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.
GASKETS: Do not use competition style intake gaskets for this street manifold. Due to material deterioration over time, internal leakage of vacuum and oil may occur.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
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. Torque all of the manifold bolts in two steps by the sequence shown in Figure 1 to 18-20 ft/lbs.
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