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The Edelbrock #60179 Performer RPM head is designed for use with non-emission 1968-73 Chrysler 340 c.i.d. engine applications. The Edelbrock #60179 Performer RPM head is perfect for street performance, daily drivers, street rods and muscle cars where seat-of-the-pants performance is needed. This cylinder head delivers great throttle response and power from 1500 to 6500 rpm. They also feature the highest quality intake and exhaust valves and valve springs. For use on pre-pollution controlled vehicles only.
Description_ABR | Cyl. Head |
Description_ASM | Chrysler:Small-Block:273 (4.5L)/318 (5.2L)/340 (5.6L)/360 (5.9L) |
Description_DEF | Engine Cylinder Head |
Description_EXT | The Edelbrock #60179 Performer RPM heads are designed for use with non-emission 1968-73 Chrysler 340 c.i.d. engines. The Performer RPM heads are perfect for street performance, daily drivers and muscle cars where more performance is needed. |
Description_INV | Edelbrock SB Chrysler Cylinder Head |
Description_MKT | The Edelbrock #60179 Performer RPM head is designed for use with non-emission 1968-73 Chrysler 340 c.i.d. engine applications. The Edelbrock #60179 Performer RPM head is perfect for street performance, daily drivers, street rods and muscle cars where seat-of-the-pants performance is needed. This cylinder head delivers great throttle response and power from 1500 to 6500 rpm. They also feature the highest quality intake and exhaust valves and valve springs. For use on pre-pollution controlled vehicles only. |
Description_LAB | RPM Chrysler 340 Cylinder Head |
Description_TRA | EQUIPPED WITH SPRINGS FOR USE IN HYDRAULIC FLAT TAPPET CAMSHAFT APPLICATIONS |
Description_TRA | Designed for non-emission 1968-73 340 c.i.d. Chryslers, RPM Chrysler 340 cylinder heads have chambers machined .060" for clearance with early high-compression engines |
Description_TRA | Make 417 horsepower and 397 ft-lbs. of torque on pump gas with an Edelbrock Performer RPM intake manifold and matching camshaft |
Description_TRA | The special valvetrain in the 1970 340 T/A is not compatible with these cylinder heads. Match with Edelbrock head gasket sets. |
Description_TRA | Recommended spark plugs are Champion RC12YC or equivalent 14mm x 3/4" reach with flat gasket seat. Deck thickness: 5/8", pushrod diameter: 5/16". |
Family | Performer RPM |
Head Casting Number | N/A |
Valve Spring Maximum Lift | 0.575 |
Exhaust Port Location | Standard |
Retainer Included | Yes |
Material | Aluminum |
Seat Material | Ductile Iron |
CNC Ported | No |
Valve Spring Diameter | 1.46 |
Horsepower | 350-450 |
EGR Port | No |
Intake Valve Diameter | 2.02 |
Guide Plates Included | No |
Grade Type | Performance |
Valve Included | Yes |
Quantity | Sold Individually |
Combustion Chamber Volume | 65 |
Seat Angle | Exhaust 45 deg/Intake 45 |
Valve Stem Diameter | 0.3438 |
Intake Runner Volume | 171 |
Series | Performer RPM |
Deck Thickness | 0.625 |
RGL | WARNING: This product can expose you to Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit www.P65warnings.ca.gov. |
Guide Material | Manganese Bronze |
Camshaft Type | Flat Tappet |
Valve Springs Included | Yes |
Rocker Arm Stud Diameter | 0.375 |
Valve Angle | 18 |
Construction Type | Complete |
Exhaust Valve Diameter | 1.60 |
Exhaust Runner Volume | 77 |
Guide Plate Material | Hardened Steel |
Length | 8.0000 |
Width | 10.0000 |
Height | 25.0000 |
Weight | 32.0000 |
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