The Edelbrock #60579 Performer cylinder head is designed for outstanding performance gains in 1962-79 389-455 c.i.d. Pontiac engines. The Edelbrock #60579 Performer cylinder head is 50-state emissions legal for 1965-79 vehicles. They feature 87cc combustion chambers designed to maximize performance while using less expensive, low-octane fuel with a streetable 9.5:1 compression ratio. They are patterned after the 1969-70 Ram Air IV Pontiac cylinder head. A performer head is perfect for street performance, daily drivers, street rods and muscle cars where seat-of-the-pants performance is needed. They also feature the highest quality intake and exhaust valves and valve springs.
Specifications:
| Description_ABR |
Cyl. Head |
| Description_ASM |
Pontiac:-:326 (5.3L)/350 (5.7L)/389 (6.4L)/400 (6.6L)/421 (6.9L)/428 (7.0L)/455 (7.4) |
| Description_DEF |
Engine Cylinder Head |
| Description_LAB |
Performer Pontiac Cylinder Head 72cc Hydraulic Flat Tapped Camshaft |
| Description_MKT |
The Edelbrock #60579 Performer cylinder head is designed for outstanding performance gains in 1962-79 389-455 c.i.d. Pontiac engines. The Edelbrock #60579 Performer cylinder head is 50-state emissions legal for 1965-79 vehicles. They feature 87cc combustion chambers designed to maximize performance while using less expensive, low-octane fuel with a streetable 9.5:1 compression ratio. They are patterned after the 1969-70 Ram Air IV Pontiac cylinder head. A performer head is perfect for street performance, daily drivers, street rods and muscle cars where seat-of-the-pants performance is needed. They also feature the highest quality intake and exhaust valves and valve springs. |
| Description_EXT |
The Edelbrock #60579 Performer cylinder heads are designed for outstanding performance gains in 1962-79 389-455 c.i.d. Pontiac engines. The Edelbrock #60579 Performer cylinder heads are 50-state emissions legal for 1965-79 vehicles. |
| Description_INV |
Edelbrock Pontiac Cylinder Head |
| Description_TRA |
EQUIPPED WITH SPRINGS FOR USE IN HYDRAULIC FLAT TAPPET CAMSHAFT APPLICATIONS |
| Description_TRA |
These heads require Ram Air IV (round port) style exhaust manifolds or headers |
| Description_TRA |
Edelbrock head bolt kit #8549 |
| Description_TRA |
Deck thickness: 5/8" |
| Description_TRA |
Rocker stud diameter: 7/16" |
| Description_TRA |
Pushrod diameter: 5/16" (width of slot in guide plate). |
| 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. |
| Exhaust Runner Volume |
175 |
| Valve Stem Diameter |
0.3438 |
| Exhaust Valve Diameter |
1.66 |
| Valve Angle |
14 |
| Camshaft Type |
Flat Tappet |
| Guide Plate Material |
Hardened Steel |
| Guide Material |
Manganese Bronze |
| Construction Type |
Complete |
| Valve Spring Diameter |
1.46 |
| Intake Runner Volume |
215 |
| Material |
Aluminum |
| Head Casting Number |
N/A |
| Guide Plates Included |
Yes |
| Horsepower |
400-500 |
| Quantity |
Sold Individually |
| Push Rod Diameter |
(Suggested) 0.3125 |
| Retainer Included |
Yes |
| Combustion Chamber Volume |
87 |
| Series |
Performer |
| Rocker Arm Stud Diameter |
0.4375 |
| Seat Angle |
Exhaust 45 deg/Intake 45 |
| Grade Type |
Performance |
| Family |
Performer |
| Valve Springs Included |
Yes |
| Valve Included |
Yes |
| Valve Spring Maximum Lift |
0.575 |
| Seat Material |
Ductile Iron |
| Exhaust Port Location |
Standard |
| EGR Port |
Yes |
| Intake Valve Diameter |
2.11 |
| CNC Ported |
No |
| Length |
9.0000 |
| Width |
11.0000 |
| Height |
26.0000 |
| Weight |
37.0000 |
