INSTRUCTIONS FOR ENGINE PARTS REMOVAL
BEFORE CAMSHAFT INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect battery.
2. For ease of installation, keep all parts in some sort of order.
©1998 Edelbrock Corp Rev 5/98
• PLEASE study these instructions carefully before installing your new camshaft. If you have any questions or problems, do not hesi-
tate to call our Technical Hotline at: 1-800-416-8628.
• CAMSHAFT: Edelbrock Performer RPM camshafts are ground specifically for use with the corresponding Performer RPM mani-
fold. The Performer RPM manifold #7156, and Performer RPM camshaft #7157, 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 pack-
age with the carburetor and headers we recommend. The Performer RPM camshafts are designed for use with modified or RPM
cylinder heads, #6057-59 and valve train components only. Screw-in studs and H.P. adjustable rocker arms must be used.
NOTE: Maximum performance is achieved only when the Edelbrock Performer RPM Power Package components are used with the
following equipment:
• Performer RPM manifold/camshaft/timing set/valve springs
• Performer Series carburetor #1407
• fuel delivery system of sufficient capacity
• 1-3/4" headers
• aftermarket/re-curved distributors
• 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 complete the camshaft installation successfully, we suggest you consider having it installed by an experi-
enced 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).
• 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
PREPARATION CHECKLIST
• HARDWARE & PARTS TO BUY
❏ Intake gaskets; OEM, Fel-Pro Print-O-Seal #1233, or equiva-
lent
❏ 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, #5757
❏ Manifold bolt kit #8559
Performer RPM
Camshaft/Lifters/Lube Kit
CATALOG #7157
MODEL: 389-455 c.i.d. Pontiac V8, 1965 & later