Owners manual

Catalog #2181, 3781, 3783, 7181, 7581

Rev 9/3/15 - QT

Brochure #63-0034Page 3 of 3

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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 2 to 18-20

ft/lbs.

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 or Thunder Series carburetor will not need changing. Specific applications may show

an increase in power by tuning the fuel mixture.

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, 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.

• CAMSHAFT AND HEADERS: The Performer Series manifolds are compatible with aftermarket camshafts and headers designed to work in

the idle-5500 rpm range. Edelbrock has developed a dyno-matched, street proven camshaft #2182, for use with Performer Series intake

manifolds. Header primary tube diameter should be 1-5/8”. Performer RPM Series manifolds are compatible with aftermarket camshafts

and headers designed to work in the 1500-6500 rpm range. Edelbrock has developed a dyno-matched, street-proven camshaft #7182 for

use with Performer RPM series manifolds (see catalog for details). Header primary tube diameter should be 1-3/4”.

Figure 1 - 351W Ford Torque Sequence

Torque Bolts to 18-20 ft/lbs.

Firing Order: 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8

Turn Distributor Clockwise to Advance Ignition Timing

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