©2011 Edelbrock LLC
Brochure #63-0272
Part #97383, 97384, 97385, 97386, 97387, 97443, 97453
Rev. 5/11 - AJ/mc
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HYDRAULIC ROLLER LIFTER KITS
Part #97383, 97384, 97385, 97386, 97387,
97423, 97433, 97443 & 97453
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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PLEASE
study these instructions carefully before beginning this installation. Most installations can be accomplished with common tools and
procedures. However, you should be familiar with and comfortable working on your vehicle. If you do not feel comfortable performing this installation,
it is recommended to have the installation completed by a qualified mechanic. If you have any questions, please call our
Technical Hotline at:
1-800-416-8628, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm, Pacific Standard Time, Monday - Friday.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer. Improper installation
will void your warranty and may result in poor performance and engine or vehicle damage.
DESCRIPTION:
These precision hydraulic roller lifter kits are the perfect match for Edelbrock Performer-Plus and Performer RPM hydraulic roller
camshafts. They may also be used with other manufacturer’s roller camshafts. Retrofit kits are for engines not originally equipped with a hydraulic
roller camshaft and lifters. These kits contain eight (8) hydraulic roller lifter assemblies, consisting of one intake and one exhaust lifter connected with
a tie bar. Replacement kits offer sixteen (16) or individual lifters to replace OEM lifters in engines originally equipped with hydraulic roller camshafts.
Replacement kits will require the factory guide system. See Applications below for details.
APPLICATIONS:
97383 / 97423:
Retrofit Kit. Small Block Chevrolet, 1986-earlier.
97384:
OEM Replacement Kit. Contains 16 lifters. Small Block Chevrolet, 1987-later.
NOTE:
Requires factory guide system or Edelbrock Lifter Installation Kit #97386.
97385:
OEM Replacement Lifter. Single replacement lifter. Small Block Chevrolet, 1987-later.
NOTE:
Requires factory guide system or Edelbrock Lifter Installation Kit #97386.
97386:
Lifter Installation Kit. Small Block Chevrolet, 1987-Later. Includes lifter hold-down spider, hold-down bolts, and lifter guides.
NOTE:
See Page 2 for Installation Procedure.
97387:
Lifter Installation Kit. Big Block Chevrolet, 1990-Later. Includes lifter hold-down spider, hold-down bolts, and lifter guides.
NOTE:
See Page 2 for Installation Procedure.
97443 / 97433:
Retrofit Kit. Big Block Chevrolet (Mark IV), 1990-earlier.
NOTE:
Shorter than stock pushrods are required to retrofit these lifters.
97453:
Retrofit Kit. Small Block Ford, 1962-1987 302 C.I.D. & 1969-1993 351 C.I.D. Windsor (351W).
NOTE:
Shorter than stock pushrods are required to retrofit these lifters.
PUSHROD LENGTH:
The table to the right shows the recommended
Edelbrock pushrod kit for use with Edelbrock hydraulic retro-fit roller
lifters, camshafts and cylinder heads, as well as their lengths.
Engine
Lifter Kit
Pushrod Kit
Pushrod Length
(Intake/Exhaust)
SB Chevy
97383
9653
7.191”
SB Chevy
97423
9646
7.375”
Chevy 348/409 ‘W’
97383
9635
8.650”/9.000”
Chevy 348/409 ‘W’
97423
9648
8.300”/8.750”
BB Chevy
97433
9647
7.800”/8.800”
BB Chevy
97443
9654
7.640”/8.600”
Ford 289/302
97453
9658
6.465”
Ford 351W
97453
9659
7.714”
IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING RETRO-FIT LIFTER INSTALLATION:
When installing retro-fit lifters that use a tie-bar, it is critical that the
arrow on the tie-bar point up towards the intake manifold when the lifters
are installed. This should orient the Edelbrock logo on the tie-bar so that
it can be read right-side up. Failure to orient the lifters properly can
cause damage to the camshaft and other engine components.
