
Performer Cylinder Head for Pontiac V8
- Performer Cylinder Head
- 1962-1979 Pontiac 389-455ci
- Valve Springs for Hydraulic Flat Tappet
- Valve Size: 2.11"/1.66"
- Port Volume: 215cc/175cc
- 87cc Combustion Chambers
- 7/16" Rocker Studs
- Assembled, Sold Each

These cylinder heads are designed for outstanding performance gains in 1962-79 389-455 c.i.d. Pontiac engines. They are patterned after the 1969-70 Ram Air IV Pontiac cylinder head. This Performer head is 50-state emissions legal for 1965-79 vehicles. It features 87cc combustion chambers designed to maximize performance while using less expensive, low-octane fuel with a streetable 9.5:1 compression ratio.
Tech Tip: These heads require Ram Air IV (round port) style exhaust manifolds or headers and Edelbrock head bolt kit 350-8549.
To gain more spark plug clearance, Edelbrock recommends using Champion RC Series plugs, such as the RC12YC. They are 0.230' shorter than conventional spark plugs and have a 5/8' hex for easier access.Combustion Chamber Volume: 87cc Intake Runner Volume: 215cc Exhaust Runner Volume: 175cc Intake Valve Diameter: 2.11' Exhaust Valve Diameter: 1.66' Valve Stem Diameter: 11/32' Valve Guides: Manganese Bronze Deck Thickness: 5/8' Valve Spring Diameter: 1.46' Valve Spring Maximum Lift: 0.575' Rocker Stud: 7/16' Guideplate: Hardened Steel Pushrod Diameter: 5/16' Valve Angle: 14° Exhaust Port Location: Stock Ram Air IV Spark Plug Fitment: 14mm x 3/4' Reach,
Gasket SeatValve Lift Intake Exhaust .100' 72 56 .200' 138 106 .300' 198 141 .400' 239 163 .500' 264 172 .600' 275 185 .700' N/A N/A Flow Numbers as tested by Edelbrock's SuperFlo SF-1020 flow bench @ 28' H2O

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