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Slingmaster
07-23-2002, 12:55 PM
I'm thinking of upgrading to an Edelbrock Performer intake. When I took off my 2 bbl intake there was a heat shield above the lifter valley. Does the Performer come with one? Do I have to rivet the old on? Is it necessary? If the performer weighs as much as the stock intake it'll be tons 'o fun sealing the engine back up.
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porkchop
07-23-2002, 01:11 PM
You will have to take off the heat shield from your stock to put on the performer. The edelbrock comes with tacks to put the heat shield on. There is a big weight difference between the stock and performer intakes! The stock is about 78 lbs and the performer is 10 lbs (if that).
James 007
07-23-2002, 01:25 PM
I've heard that "heat shield" is basically useless. Is that true?
TexasJ10
07-23-2002, 01:38 PM
The tech articals discuss the heat shield and it's usefulness.

Gee James, can't you use a FSJ for an avatar? That devil thing bugs me.
James 007
07-23-2002, 02:24 PM
How's this?!?!? LOL!!!! :D
TexasJ10
07-23-2002, 03:38 PM
Now your talking. Much more pleasant to look at!
oldyellowwagoneer
07-23-2002, 06:10 PM
You need to use both the heat shield and the bathtub type manifold gasket to avoid excessive oil consumtion and keep the intake cooler. AMC in their all-knowing wisdom put the P.C.V in the back of the manifold. There's alot of oil flinging around in there waiting to be sucked up into the intake.Both of those shields keep it away. I went without the shield once and on the first steep hillclimb I fogged the whole county. I went back after putting the shield on and had no problem. If you cant re-use yours an engine rebuilder might have a new or good used one. DENNIS
Slingmaster
07-24-2002, 06:02 AM
This is a follow-up question. It's slightly off topic but, is it necessary to pull the valve covers and if so, should i put in new lifters, rods, rockers etc. I won't be re-installing the Cam, but would this be a good time for those things? :confused:
James 007
07-24-2002, 06:32 AM
Pulling the valve covers, to install the intake? No need.

If your up-grading to a new cam... I'd say replace the lifters/rods/springs. Usually, manufacturers have matching sets(lifters/springs) for a new cam.

Last reason to replace... (if you can afford it) If you don't know the history of the vehicle/components... replace them w/ new parts & have some peace of mind. smile.gif
Slingmaster
07-24-2002, 08:12 AM
Engine has been bored .30 over, but I wasn't sure if I should while I was in surgery on the V-8.
Thanks for the help.