Product Summary

Bare Cylinder Head Style, Aluminum, Natural

  • The CNC machined chamber results in a consistent and precise chamber for improved flow performance.
  • Performer RPM CNC cylinder head is available in two chamber sizes.
  • The 87cc chamber version is ideal for 9.5:1 engines and will deliver excellent street performance on low octane fuel.
  • The Edelbrock #60609 Performer RPM CNC cylinder head is patterned after the same port flange configuration as the 1969-1970 Ram-Air IV Pontiac Cylinder Head.
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Key Specs

Cylinder Head StyleBare
Material TypeAluminum
FinishNatural
Combustion Chamber Volume87cc
Intake Runner Volume215cc
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Edelbrock 60609 Details

The Edelbrock #60609 Performer RPM CNC Bare Cylinder Head has the same specifications as our popular Performer RPM cylinder head for 1962-79 389-455 c.i.d. Pontiac engines, but feature a CNC machined combustion chamber.

  • The CNC machined chamber results in a consistent and precise chamber for improved flow performance.
  • Performer RPM CNC cylinder head is available in two chamber sizes.
  • The 87cc chamber version is ideal for 9.5:1 engines and will deliver excellent street performance on low octane fuel.
  • The Edelbrock #60609 Performer RPM CNC cylinder head is patterned after the same port flange configuration as the 1969-1970 Ram-Air IV Pontiac Cylinder Head.

CARB Warning

For use on pre-1966 vehicles only

Emissions warning: this part only legal for sale or use in California if installed in vehicles model-year 1965 or older; motorcycles model-year 1977 or older; or off-highway recreational vehicles (such as off-road motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles) model-year 1996 and older. ++any other use renders the vehicle tampered and not legal for use on California public highways (any public street or roadway, public dirt road, public park, or publicly maintained right of way open to the use of the public for vehicular travel). Violations subject to $37,500 penalty per violation per vehicle, revocation of registration, loss of use on California public right of ways, and proof of correction for tampering there are similar restrictions and penalties under federal law and the laws of all other states with penalties under federal law of up to approximately $45,268 per tampered vehicle and/or engine.

Edelbrock 60609 Specifications

KEY SPECS
MFG. Part #60609
BrandEdelbrock
Cylinder Head StyleBare
Material TypeAluminum
FinishNatural
Combustion Chamber Volume87cc
Intake Runner Volume215cc
GENERAL
Exhaust Runner Volume175cc
Combustion Chamber Volume Range80cc - 89cc
Intake Runner Volume Range210cc - 219cc
Exhaust Runner Volume Range170cc - 179cc
Combustion Chamber StyleHeart
CNC-Machined RunnersNo
CNC-Machined Combustion ChamberYes
Spark Plug StyleAngle
Intake Port ShapeRectangle
Intake Port LocationStandard
Exhaust Port ShapeRound
Exhaust Port LocationStandard
Intake Valves IncludedNo
Intake Valve Angle14 °
Exhaust Valves IncludedNo
Valve Spring IncludedNo
Damper Spring IncludedNo
Machined for O-RingNo
Valve Seats MachinedNo
Valve Seat MaterialDuctile Iron
Valve Stem Seals IncludedNo
Valve Guides IncludedYes
Valve Guide MaterialManganese Bronze
Locks IncludedNo
Retainers IncludedNo
Guideplates IncludedNo
Rocker Arms IncludedNo
Rocker Arm Studs IncludedNo
Rocker Arm Nuts IncludedNo
Oiling StyleThrough Pushrod
Heat CrossoverNo
Steam Holes DrilledNo
Accessory Bolt Holes DrilledYes
Valve Cover Mounting StylePerimeter Bolt
NotesThese heads require Ram Air IV (round port) style exhaust manifolds.
Sold in QuantityEach
GTIN Code085347606092

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