Description
Cylinder Head - Performer RPM - NHRA Approved - Assembled - 2.020 / 1.600 in Valves - 171 cc Intake - 63 cc Chamber - 1.460 in Springs - Angle Plug - Aluminum - Small Block Mopar - Each
Edelbrock Single Perf RPM Chry 340 Head - Comp
The Edelbrock #60179 Performer RPM head is designed for use with non-emission 1968-73 Chrysler 340 c.i.d. engine applications. The Edelbrock #60179 Performer RPM head is perfect for street performance, daily drivers, street rods and muscle cars where seat-of-the-pants performance is needed. This cylinder head delivers great throttle response and power from 1500 to 6500 rpm. They also feature the highest quality intake and exhaust valves and valve springs. For use on pre-pollution controlled vehicles only.
Additional Information
The Edelbrock #60179 Performer RPM heads are designed for use with non-emission 1968-73 Chrysler 340 c.i.d. engines. The Performer RPM heads are perfect for street performance, daily drivers and muscle cars where more performance is needed.
Application Summary
Chrysler:Small-Block:273 (4.5L)/318 (5.2L)/340 (5.6L)/360 (5.9L)
Part Type
Engine Cylinder Head
| Additional Application Notes | |
|---|---|
| • Equipped w/Springs For Use in Hyd. Flat Tappet Camshaft Apps~ Deck Thickness 5/8 in.; Rocker Stud Dia. 3/8 in.; Pushrod Dia. 5/16 in.~ Engine Swaps~ Not Legal For Use On Pollution Controlled Vehicles Deck Thickness 5/8 in.; Rocker Stud Dia. 3/8 in.; Pushrod Dia. 5/16 in.~Designed For The Engine Swap Market~Equipped w/Springs For Use in Hyd. Flat Tappet Camshaft Apps~Not Legal For Use On Pollution Controlled Vehicles Complete; 350-450HP; Standard Exh. Port; 65cc Chamber Vol.; 2.02in. Intake/1.60in. Exhaust Valves; Single;Off Road Use Only | |
| • Standard Exh. Port Single Rocker Stud Dia. 3/8 in. Pushrod Dia. 5/16 in.~ Designed For The Engine Swap Market~ Not Legal For Use On Pollution Controlled Vehicles Off Road Use Only Equipped w/Springs For Use in Hyd. Flat Tappet Camshaft Apps~ Deck Thickness 5/8 in.; Rocker Stud Dia. 3/8 in.; Pushrod Dia. 5/16 in.~ Designed For The Engine Swap Market~ Not Legal For Use On Pollution Controlled Vehicles Equipped w/Springs For Use in Hyd. Flat Tappet Camshaft Apps~ Deck Thickness 5/8 in. Complete; 350-450HP; Standard Exh. Port; 65cc Chamber Vol.; 2.02in. Intake/1.60in. Exhaust Valves; Single;Off Road Use Only Complete 65cc Chamber Vol. 350-450HP 2.02in. Intake/1.60in. Exhaust Valves | |
| • Standard Exh. Port Single Rocker Stud Dia. 3/8 in. Pushrod Dia. 5/16 in.~ Designed For The Engine Swap Market~ Not Legal For Use On Pollution Controlled Vehicles Off Road Use Only Equipped w/Springs For Use in Hyd. Flat Tappet Camshaft Apps~ Deck Thickness 5/8 in. Complete 65cc Chamber Vol. 350-450HP 2.02in. Intake/1.60in. Exhaust Valves | |
| • Equipped w/Springs For Use in Hyd. Flat Tappet Camshaft Apps~ Deck Thickness 5/8 in.; Rocker Stud Dia. 3/8 in.; Pushrod Dia. 5/16 in.~ Engine Swaps~ Not Legal For Use On Pollution Controlled Vehicles Equipped w/Springs For Use in Hyd. Flat Tappet Camshaft Apps~ Deck Thickness 5/8 in.; Rocker Stud Dia. 3/8 in.; Pushrod Dia. 5/16 in.~ Designed For The Engine Swap Market~ Not Legal For Use On Pollution Controlled Vehicles Complete; 350-450HP; Standard Exh. Port; 65cc Chamber Vol.; 2.02in. Intake/1.60in. Exhaust Valves; Single;Off Road Use Only | |
These additional application notes are supplied by the manufacturer and collated from multiple year ranges. Not all of these notes may apply to every year or every variant. Please contact a StreetFX agent for clarification if required.
Features
- Thicker Deck Surfaces Than Other Brands
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Specifications
Product Details
| CNC Ported: | No |
| Camshaft Type: | Flat Tappet |
| Combustion Chamber Volume: | 65 |
| Construction Type: | Complete |
| Cylinder Head Type: | Standard |
| Deck Thickness: | 0.625 |
| Description: | Performer Series RPM Cylinder Head |
| EGR Port: | No |
| Engine Make/Size: | Mopar 340 |
| Exhaust Port Location: | Standard |
| Exhaust Runner Volume: | 77 |
| Exhaust Valve Diameter: | 1.60 |
| Family: | Performer RPM |
| Finish: | Cast Aluminum |
| Grade Type: | Performance |
| Guide Material: | Manganese Bronze |
| Guide Plate Material: | Hardened Steel |
| Guide Plates Included: | No |
| Horsepower: | 350-450 |
| Intake Runner Volume: | 171 |
| Intake Valve Diameter: | 2.02 |
| Material: | Aluminum |
| Part Number: | ede60179 |
| Quantity: | Sold Individually |
| Retainer Included: | Yes |
| Rocker Arm Stud Diameter: | 0.375 |
| Seat Angle: | Exhaust 45 deg/Intake 45 |
| Seat Material: | Ductile Iron |
| Series: | Performer RPM |
| Type: | Complete |
| Usage: | Street/Hi-Performance |
| Valve Angle: | 18 |
| Valve Included: | Yes |
| Valve Spring Diameter: | 1.46 |
| Valve Spring Maximum Lift: | 0.575 |
| Valve Springs Included: | Yes |
| Valve Stem Diameter: | 0.3438 |
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Reference Information
| Reference Data (Provide these details to our support team) | |
|---|---|
| Brand Name/s | Edelbrock |
| StreetFX SKU | ede60179 |
| SFX Item ID | 4236734 |
| Accounting SKU | ede-60179 |
| Manufacturer SKU | 60179 |
| Manufacturer UPC | 85347601790 |
| Alternative References | 60179, EDB60179, EDL-60179 |
Cylinder Head, Performer RPM, Aluminum, Assembled, 65cc Chamber, 171cc Intake Runner, Dodge, Plymouth, 340
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. Countless options are available; order the model recommended for your vehicle and engine application.
| Product Attributes | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Edelbrock |
| Manufacturer's Part Number | 60179 |
| Part Type | Cylinder Heads |
| Product Line | Edelbrock Performer RPM Cylinder Heads |
| UPC | 085347601790 |
| Combustion Chamber Volume (cc) | 65 |
| Intake Runner Volume (cc) | 171cc |
| Exhaust Runner Volume (cc) | 77cc |
| Cylinder Head Style | Assembled |
| Cylinder Head Material | Cast aluminum |
| Camshaft Style | Hydraulic flat tappet |
| Intake Port Shape | Rectangular |
| 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.) | 0.575 in. |
| Outside Diameter of Outer Spring (in.) | 1.460 in. |
| Damper Spring Included | No |
| 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 | No |
| Rocker Arms Included | No |
| Rocker Arm Nuts Included | No |
| Guideplates Included | No |
| 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 | Designed for non-emission 1968-73 340 C.I.D. Chrysler engines. RPM Chrysler 340 heads have chambers machined .060" for clearance with early high-compression engines. The special valvetrain in the 1970 340 T/A is not compatible with these heads. Head comes with springs for hydraulic flat tappet cams. |
| Manufacturer Attributes | |
|---|---|
| Family | Performer RPM |
| Seat Material | Ductile Iron |
| Construction Type | Complete |
| Valve Angle | 18 |
| Guide Plates Included | No |
| Valve Springs Included | Yes |
| Guide Material | Manganese Bronze |
| Exhaust Runner Volume | 77 |
| Valve Stem Diameter | 0.3438 |
| Rocker Arm Stud Diameter | 0.375 |
| Seat Angle | Exhaust 45 deg/Intake 45 |
| Exhaust Valve Diameter | 1.60 |
| EGR Port | No |
| Combustion Chamber Volume | 65 |
| CNC Ported | No |
| Quantity | Sold Individually |
| Retainer Included | Yes |
| Deck Thickness | 0.625 |
| Intake Runner Volume | 171 |
| Intake Valve Diameter | 2.02 |
| Guide Plate Material | Hardened Steel |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Valve Included | Yes |
| Valve Spring Diameter | 1.46 |
| Exhaust Port Location | Standard |
| Series | Performer RPM |
| Camshaft Type | Flat Tappet |
| Horsepower | 350-450 |
| Grade Type | Performance |
| Valve Spring Maximum Lift | 0.575 |
| Product Class | Engine Cylinder Head |
| Construction/Type | The Edelbrock #60179 Performer RPM heads are designed for use with non-emission 1968-73 Chrysler 340 c.i.d. engines. The Performer RPM heads are perfect for street performance, daily drivers and muscle cars where more performance is needed. |
| Vehicle Designations | Chrysler:Small-Block:273 (4.5L)/318 (5.2L)/340 (5.6L)/360 (5.9L) |
| Vehicle Brief | Edelbrock SB Chrysler Cylinder Head |
| Market Description | The Edelbrock #60179 Performer RPM head is designed for use with non-emission 1968-73 Chrysler 340 c.i.d. engine applications. The Edelbrock #60179 Performer RPM head is perfect for street performance, daily drivers, street rods and muscle cars where seat-of-the-pants performance is needed. This cylinder head delivers great throttle response and power from 1500 to 6500 rpm. They also feature the highest quality intake and exhaust valves and valve springs. For use on pre-pollution controlled vehicles only. |
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