Edelbrock Performer RPM Aluminum Cylinder Head, With Crossover Pipe, Complete, USA Made, 1967-91 AMC V8 (FREE lower 48 ground shipping in approx. 1-2 weeks)
Regular price $1,444.95
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The Edelbrock Performer RPM cylinder head is designed as a bolt-on performance upgrade for any 1967-91 AMX, Javelin or Jeep with a 343, 360, 390 or 401 AMC V8 engine. They include adjustable rocker studs and guide plates set up for use with small-block Ford-style adjustable 1.6:1 ratio rockers. The intake flange is dual-drilled to accommodate early and late model intake bolt patterns, covering 1967-91.
A Complete head includes larger than-stock valve springs to handle most high-lift cams. They feature stock location ports for compatibility with standard manifolds and headers. A direct bolt-on for 1970 and later engines with 1/2" head bolts, This head includes step-dowel pins for pre-1970 engines. Their dual-quench combustion chambers produce approximately 9.5:1 compression in 401 V8 engines. The 45deg intake seat angle offers improved mid- to high-lift flow over the stock 30deg angle.
Edelbrock Performer RPM aluminum cylinder heads feature threaded inserts in the rocker studs and exhaust manifold bolt holes for superior strength and durability. They also include hardened seats, bronze valve guides, and fully machined valve cover rails for a more consistent gasket seal. These heads offer improved power throughout the RPM range for greater throttle response and top-end horsepower.
- Cast aluminum construction is 50 lbs. lighter than factory cast iron
- Intake flange is dual-drilled to accommodate early and late model intake bolt patterns, covering 1967-91.
- Larger than-stock valve springs to handle most high-lift cams.
- Dog leg port design flow 50% more flow than rectangular port design
- 2.02 intake and 1.60 exhaust valves
- 58cc combustion chamber volume, 185cc intake runner volume, 70cc exhaust runner volume
- Fits all factory and aftermarket AMC intake manifolds
- Fits 1967-91 AMC 343, 360, 390 and 401 engines
- Match with Edelbrock head gasket sets.; Recommended spark plugs are Champion RC12YC or equivalent 14mm x 3/4" reach with flat gasket seat.; Use Edelbrock Step Washer Kit #9693 on 1967-69 engines with 7/16" head bolts.; Deck thickness: 5/8"; Rocker stud diameter: 3/8"; Pushrod diameter: 5/16" (width of slot in guide plate).
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Combustion Chamber Volume (cc):
54
Intake Runner Volume (cc):
185cc
Exhaust Runner Volume (cc):
70cc
Cylinder Head Style:
Assembled
Cylinder Head Material:
Cast aluminum
Intake Valve Diameter (in.):
2.020 in.
CNC-Machined Combustion Chamber:
No
CNC-Machined Intake Runner:
No
CNC-Machined Exhaust Runner:
No
Intake Port Location:
Standard
Exhaust Port Location:
Standard
Intake Valves Included:
Yes
Exhaust Valves Included:
Yes
Exhaust Valve Diameter (in.):
1.600 in.
Valve Springs Included:
Yes
Maximum Valve Lift (in.):
0.580 in.
Camshaft Style:
Hydraulic flat tappet
Outside Diameter of Outer Spring (in.):
1.550 in.
Damper Spring Included:
Yes
Number of Springs Per Valve:
Single
Retainers Included:
Yes
Retainer Material:
Steel
Locks Included:
Yes
Lock Style:
7 degree
Valve Stem Seals Included:
Yes
Valve Stem Seal Style:
Positive stop
Rocker Arm Studs Included:
Yes
Rocker Arm Nut Thread Size:
3/8 in.-24
Rocker Arms Included:
No
Rocker Arm Nuts Included:
No
Guideplates Included:
Yes
Guideplate Pushrod Size:
5/16 in.
Valve Cover Mounting Style:
Perimeter bolt
Accessory Bolt Holes Drilled:
Yes
Intake Valve Angle:
18
Valve Guides Included:
Yes
Valve Guide Material:
Manganese bronze
Valve Seats Machined:
Yes
Valve Seat Machine Style:
3-angle
Valve Seat Material:
Ductile iron
Cylinder Head Color:
Natural
Steam Holes Drilled:
No
Oiling Style:
Through head
Machined for O-Ring:
No
Heat Crossover:
No
Remanufactured:
No
Quantity:
Sold individually.
Notes:
Not recommended for 290 or 304 engines due to potential interference with the smaller bore diameter
This cylinder head generates noticeable power and performance for AMC engines 343, 360, 390, and 401 from 1970-1991 AMC V8. It also works well with aftermarket throttle body EFI systems for optimum fuel atomization.
- Edelbrock aluminum cylinder head and installation instructions
- If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, here's what we can do: If your product is defective, damaged in transit, or the wrong merchandise, we are happy to exchange it for the same product within 30 days. If your product is custom manufactured to order, it is not returnable.
- Manufacturer Warranty: 1-year limited
AMC, American Motors, Rambler | |
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Models | Years |
343 V8 | 1967-1969 |
360 V8 | 1970-1991 |
390 V8 | 1968-1970 |
401 V8 | 1971-1979 |