Edelbrock Performer RPM Hydraulic camshaft and lifter kit Installation instructions

The Performer RPM Hydraulic camshaft and lifter kit is designed for use with the corresponding Performer RPM manifold. This kit is designed to give you better driveability and performance. The Edelbrock Performer RPM manifold #7161 (for oval port heads) or #7163 (for rectangular port heads), and Performer RPM camshaft #7162 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 recommended carburetor and headers. Performer RPM camshafts are designed for use with modified or high performance cylinder heads and valve train components only. Screw-in studs, adjustable rocker arms, and matching valve springs must be used.

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Key features

  • Dyno-matched and street-proven
  • Designed for use with modified or high performance cylinder heads
  • Includes high-rev hydraulic lifters
  • Includes assembly lube
  • Designed to work with Edelbrock Performer RPM manifold
  • Designed for best results with recommended carburetor and headers

Frequently asked questions

Edelbrock Sure Seat Valve Springs #5762 or equivalent must be used to retain any warranty on your camshaft. These springs will not fit over the stock-style umbrella valve seals. Conversion to Perfect Circle or equivalent valve stem seals is required.

Use Edelbrock Performer-Plus Timing Chain and Gear Set #7810 or Accu-Drive gear drive #7891 ONLY. Do not use late model timing chain and gear sets that are designed for emission-controlled engines. These timing sets are machined in a retarded position and are not recommended for this camshaft installation. Edelbrock Timing Sets feature three keyways for specific timing selection.

O.E.M. or aftermarket long-slot rocker arms or roller rockers are necessary to prevent binding on the rocker stud at full lift.

Start the engine and bring immediately to break-in rpm. Vary engine rpm between 2000 and 2500 rpm during the entire break in period. Do not allow the engine to run under 2000 rpm for the first 1/2 hour. Slow idle speeds may result in severe cam and lifter wear.

Increase initial setting to 10-14° BTDC (Before Top Dead Center). Total advance not to exceed 32-34°. With initial and centrifugal weights combined timing should be at full advance by 4000-4500 rpm. After timing is adjusted, reconnect the vacuum advance line.
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