Edelbrock performer-plus 350-455 User Manual

©2008 Edelbrock Corp

Brochure #63-2157

Rev. 9/08 - AJ/mc

• TOOLS 

AND 

EQUIPMENT

Use the following checklist for items needed.
box and open-end wrenches
socket set
distributor wrench
pliers (channel locks & hose clamp)
screw drivers (regular and phillips)
torque wrench
hammer
gasket scraper or putty knife
timing light
vacuum gauge
rags
water bucket
harmonic balancer puller

• HARDWARE & PARTS TO BUY

pipe plugs, if needed
Edelbrock Gasgacinch, #9300
RTV Silicone
chalk
paper and pencil
radiator coolant
teflon tape
Edelbrock Performer-Link True Rolling Timing Chain and 
Gear Set #7812 
Edelbrock Sure Seat Valve Springs, #5857 (non-rotator)
Intake gaskets; OEM, Fel-Pro Print-O-Seal #1233,
or equivalent
Manifold bolt kit #8559

• PLEASE study these instructions carefully before installing your new camshaft. If you have any questions or problems, do not hesitate to call our

Technical Hotline at: 1-800-416-8628.

• CAMSHAFT: Edelbrock Performer-Plus camshafts are ground specifically for use with the corresponding Performer manifold. The Performer mani-

fold #2156, and Performer-Plus camshaft #2157, are designed to work as a team to give you better driveability and performance. They are dyno-
matched and street-proven. For best results, use the Edelbrock manifold/camshaft package with the carburetor and headers we recommend.
NOTE: Maximum performance is achieved when the Edelbrock Performer Power Package components are used with the following equipment:

•

Performer manifold/camshaft/timing set/valve springs

•

1-3/4" headers

•

Performer Series carburetor #1405, #1406, or #1407

•

aftermarket/re-curved distributors

•

fuel delivery system of sufficient capacity

• IMPORTANT: This instruction sheet provides general installation guidelines which can affect your warranty. Read it carefully. It is not our intent to

cover each detail of installation here; a step-by-step procedure manual would be far too lengthy. We want to caution you that installing a
camshaft is a complicated procedure that requires a good general knowledge of automotive engines. If you are not confident that you can com-
plete the camshaft installation successfully, we suggest you consider having it installed by an experienced mechanic.

CAUTION: Improper installation will result in LOW MILEAGE, POOR PERFORMANCE, COSTLY REINSTALLATION, and ENGINE DAMAGE.

TO AVOID THESE PROBLEMS YOU MUST DO THE FOLLOWING:
Carefully study and understand all instructions.
Examine the camshaft for possible shipping damage (if damaged contact you dealer immediately).

• BEFORE CAMSHAFT INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect battery.
2. For ease of installation, keep all parts in some sort of order.

WARNING: Do not remove radiator cap or radiator hose if engine is
hot.

3. Drain radiator coolant, move fan shroud back and remove fan and

spacer from water pump. On air conditioned vehicles, remove bolt,
lower idler pulley and compressor-to- water pump mount.
Disconnect hoses and brackets. Most vehicles will require radiator
removal prior to cam removal. Remove water pump.

4. Disconnect all linkage from carburetor such as throttle, throttle

springs, transmission, cruise control and automatic choke.

5. Tag and remove vacuum lines.
6. Remove valve covers.
7. Remove distributor cap and wires, rotate engine until rotor points

towards number 1 terminal in cap and pointer on front cover is on
Top Dead Center (TDC) and remove distributor. Note the approximate
position of the vacuum advance canister in relation to the manifold
to assist in getting the distributor properly located during re-installa-
tion.