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- Edelbrock Pontiac Performer/Performer RPM Cylinder Heads
These cylinder heads are designed for outstanding performance gains in 1962-79 389-455ci Pontiac engines. They are patterned after the 1969-70 Ram Air IV Pontiac cylinder head. Performer heads #60579/60575 are 50-state emissions legal for 1965-79 vehicles. They have 87cc combustion chambers designed to maximize performance while using less expensive, low octane fuel with a streetable 9.5:1 compression ratio.
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Performer RPM heads with 72cc combustion chamber are for higher compression engines. Performer RPM #60509 is semi-machined and must be finished by a professional head porter. They include valve guides and seats installed with no intake pushrod holes. Performer RPM #60587 is not port matched or bowl blended and is NHRA accepted for Stock and Super Stock.
Performer RPM CNC Heads feature the same specifications as the Performer RPM heads but have CNC-machined combustion chambers, which results in a consistent and precise chamber for improved flow.
Features
- Combustion Chamber Volume: 87cc or 72cc
- Intake Runner Volume: 215cc
- Exhaust Runner Volume: 175cc
- Intake Valve Diameter: 2.11"
- Exhaust Valve Diameter: 1.66"
- Valve Guides: Manganese Bronze
- Deck Thickness: 5/8"
- Valve Spring Diameter: 1.46"
- Maximum Lift: .575"
- Pushrod Diameter: 7/16"
- Guideplate: Hardened Steel
- Valve Angle: 14°
- Exhaust Port Location: Stock Ram Air IV
- Spark Plug Fitment: 14mm x 3/4 Reach, Gasket Seat
Pontiac Performer Aluminum Cylinder Heads
Pontiac Performer RPM Aluminum Cylinder Heads
Pontiac Performer RPM CNC Cylinder Heads
What Are Edelbrock Pontiac Performer/Performer RPM Cylinder Heads Common Pros and Cons?
Edelbrock Pontiac heads in the Performer and Performer RPM series have improved flow over stock cylinder heads, resulting in an increase and power and performance. They are also made from aluminum, which provides weight savings as well as improving engine cooling and the ability to run higher compression with pump gas.
Which Edelbrock Pontiac Performer/Performer RPM Cylinder Heads Are Best?
The best Pontiac Edelbrock heads in the Performer or Performer RPM series depend on the vehicle size and application. If you prefer to supply different valve springs, valves, retainers, and rocker arm studs, bare cylinder heads are an ideal option. If you prefer a cylinder head that is ready to bolt on your engine, assembled Pontiac heads is a great choice.
How Much Do Edelbrock Pontiac Performer/Performer RPM Cylinder Heads Cost?
Edelbrock Performer Pontiac heads for sale start at around $850 each for a bare version and end at a little over $1500 for a fully assembled aluminum cylinder head, depending on the specifications and options.