Description
Cylinder Head - Performer RPM - Bare - 2.110 / 1.660 in Valves - 215 cc Intake - 72 cc Chamber - Angle Plug - Aluminum - Pontiac V8 - Each
Edelbrock Single Perf Pontiac 72cc Head Bare
The Edelbrock #60589 Performer RPM cylinder head is 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. The Edelbrock #60589 Performer RPM head with the 72cc combustion chamber are for higher compression engines. 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.
Additional Information
The Edelbrock #60589 Performer RPM 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.
Application Summary
Pontiac:-:326 (5.3L)/350 (5.7L)/389 (6.4L)/400 (6.6L)/421 (6.9L)/428 (7.0L)/455 (7.4)
Part Type
Engine Cylinder Head
| Additional Application Notes | |
|---|---|
| • Equipped w/Springs For Use in Hyd. Roller/Flat Tappet Camshaft Apps~ For Use On Pre-Pollution Controlled Vehicles (PPCV) Bare; 215cc/175cc Intake/Exh. PortVol.; 450-550hp; Std.Exh.Port; 72cc ChamberVol.; 2.11 Intake/1.66in. Exh. Valves; 0.575in. Max Life; Single;Legal For Use On Pre-Pollution Controlled Vehicles | |
| • Std.Exh.Port Single Legal For Use On Pre-Pollution Controlled Vehicles Equipped w/Springs For Use in Hyd. Roller/Flat Tappet Camshaft Apps~ For Use On Pre-Pollution Controlled Vehicles (PPCV) Bare 72cc ChamberVol. 450-550hp 215cc/175cc Intake/Exh. PortVol. 2.11 Intake/1.66in. Exh. Valves 0.575in. Max Life | |
| • Equipped w/Springs For Use in Hyd. Roller/Flat Tappet Camshaft Apps~For Use On Pre-Pollution Controlled Vehicles (PPCV) Equipped w/Springs For Use in Hyd. Roller/Flat Tappet Camshaft Apps~ For Use On Pre-Pollution Controlled Vehicles (PPCV) Bare; 215cc/175cc Intake/Exh. PortVol.; 450-550hp; Std.Exh.Port; 72cc ChamberVol.; 2.11 Intake/1.66in. Exh. Valves; 0.575in. Max Life; Single;Legal For Use On Pre-Pollution Controlled Vehicles | |
| • Std.Exh.Port Single Legal For Use On Pre-Pollution Controlled Vehicles Equipped w/Springs For Use in Hyd. Roller/Flat Tappet Camshaft Apps~ For Use On Pre-Pollution Controlled Vehicles (PPCV) Bare; 215cc/175cc Intake/Exh. PortVol.; 450-550hp; Std.Exh.Port; 72cc ChamberVol.; 2.11 Intake/1.66in. Exh. Valves; 0.575in. Max Life; Single;Legal For Use On Pre-Pollution Controlled Vehicles Bare 72cc ChamberVol. 450-550hp 215cc/175cc Intake/Exh. PortVol. 2.11 Intake/1.66in. Exh. Valves 0.575in. Max Life | |
| • Equipped w/Springs For Use in Hyd. Roller/Flat Tappet Camshaft Apps~For Use On Pre-Pollution Controlled Vehicles (PPCV) Bare; 215cc/175cc Intake/Exh. PortVol.; 450-550hp; Std.Exh.Port; 72cc ChamberVol.; 2.11 Intake/1.66in. Exh. Valves; 0.575in. Max Life; Single;Legal For Use On Pre-Pollution Controlled Vehicles | |
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: | Yes |
| Combustion Chamber Volume: | 72 |
| Construction Type: | Bare |
| Cylinder Head Type: | Standard |
| Deck Thickness: | 0.625 |
| Description: | Performer Series RPM Cylinder Head |
| EGR Port: | No |
| Emission: | Non-Emissions |
| Engine Make/Size: | Pontiac 326-455 |
| Exhaust Port Location: | Standard |
| Exhaust Runner Volume: | 175 |
| Family: | Performer RPM |
| Finish: | Cast Aluminum |
| Grade Type: | Performance |
| Guide Material: | Manganese Bronze |
| Guide Plate Material: | Hardened Steel |
| Guide Plates Included: | Yes |
| Horsepower: | 450-550 |
| Intake Runner Volume: | 215 |
| Material: | Aluminum |
| Part Number: | ede60589 |
| Quantity: | Sold Individually |
| Retainer Included: | No |
| Seat Angle: | Exhaust 45 deg/Intake 45 |
| Seat Material: | Ductile Iron |
| Series: | Performer RPM |
| Type: | Bare |
| Usage: | Street/Performance |
| Valve Angle: | 14 |
| Valve Included: | No |
| Valve Springs Included: | No |
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Reference Information
| Reference Data (Provide these details to our support team) | |
|---|---|
| Brand Name/s | Edelbrock |
| StreetFX SKU | ede60589 |
| SFX Item ID | 4236534 |
| Accounting SKU | ede-60589 |
| Manufacturer SKU | 60589 |
| Manufacturer UPC | 85347605897 |
| Alternative References | 60589, EDB60589, EDL-60589 |
Cylinder Head, Performer RPM, Aluminum, Bare, 72cc Chamber, 215cc Intake Runner, Pontiac, 389-455, Each
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 | 60589 |
| Part Type | Cylinder Heads |
| Product Line | Edelbrock Performer RPM Cylinder Heads |
| UPC | 085347605897 |
| Combustion Chamber Volume (cc) | 72 |
| Intake Runner Volume (cc) | 215cc |
| Exhaust Runner Volume (cc) | 175cc |
| Cylinder Head Style | Bare |
| Cylinder Head Material | Cast aluminum |
| Intake Valve Diameter (in.) | 2.110 in. |
| CNC-Machined Combustion Chamber | No |
| CNC-Machined Intake Runner | No |
| CNC-Machined Exhaust Runner | No |
| Intake Port Location | Standard |
| Exhaust Port Shape | Ram Air IV |
| Exhaust Port Location | Standard |
| Intake Valves Included | No |
| Exhaust Valves Included | No |
| Exhaust Valve Diameter (in.) | 1.660 in. |
| Valve Springs Included | No |
| Damper Spring Included | No |
| Retainers Included | No |
| Locks Included | No |
| Valve Stem Seals Included | No |
| 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 | 14 |
| Valve Guides Included | Yes |
| Valve Guide Material | Manganese bronze |
| Valve Seats Machined | No |
| Valve Seat Material | Ductile iron |
| Cylinder Head Color | Natural |
| Steam Holes Drilled | No |
| Oiling Style | Through pushrod |
| Machined for O-Ring | No |
| Heat Crossover | Yes |
| Remanufactured | No |
| Quantity | Sold individually. |
| Notes | These heads require Ram Air IV (round port) style exhaust manifolds or headers and Edelbrock head bolt kit 8549. |
| Manufacturer Attributes | |
|---|---|
| Grade Type | Performance |
| Deck Thickness | 0.625 |
| Seat Angle | Exhaust 45 deg/Intake 45 |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Horsepower | 450-550 |
| Valve Springs Included | No |
| Guide Material | Manganese Bronze |
| EGR Port | No |
| Seat Material | Ductile Iron |
| Guide Plates Included | Yes |
| Quantity | Sold Individually |
| Valve Angle | 14 |
| Guide Plate Material | Hardened Steel |
| CNC Ported | Yes |
| Exhaust Runner Volume | 175 |
| Family | Performer RPM |
| Construction Type | Bare |
| Combustion Chamber Volume | 72 |
| Intake Runner Volume | 215 |
| Retainer Included | No |
| Valve Included | No |
| Exhaust Port Location | Standard |
| Series | Performer RPM |
| Product Class | Engine Cylinder Head |
| Construction/Type | The Edelbrock #60589 Performer RPM 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. |
| Vehicle Designations | Pontiac:-:326 (5.3L)/350 (5.7L)/389 (6.4L)/400 (6.6L)/421 (6.9L)/428 (7.0L)/455 (7.4) |
| Vehicle Brief | Edelbrock Pontiac Cylinder Head |
| Market Description | The Edelbrock #60589 Performer RPM cylinder head is 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. The Edelbrock #60589 Performer RPM head with the 72cc combustion chamber are for higher compression engines. 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. |
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