RPM CHRYSLER 340 CYLINDER HEAD

Brand New Edelbrock Performer RPM Cylinder Head for 1968-73 Chrysler 340 C.I.D. Engines (Part #60179).

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.

Installation Notes:

• Equipped with springs for use in hydraulic flat tappet camshaft applications
• Designed for non-emission 1968-73 340 C.I.D. Chryslers, RPM Chrysler 340 cylinder heads have chambers machined .060" for clearance with early high-compression engines
• Make 417 horsepower and 397 ft-lbs. of torque on pump gas with an Edelbrock Performer RPM intake manifold and matching camshaft
• The special valvetrain in the 1970 340 T/A is not compatible with these cylinder heads. Match with Edelbrock head gasket sets.

Specs:

• Series: Performer RPM
  
• Material: Aluminum
  
• Horsepower: 350-450 HP
  
• Seat Angle: Exhaust 45 deg/Intake 45 deg
  
• Recommended spark plugs: Champion RC12YC or equivalent 14mm x 3/4" reach with flat gasket seat.
• Deck thickness: 5/8"
  
• Intake Valve Diameter: 2.02 in
  
• Intake Runner Volume: 171 cc
  
• Push Rod Diameter: 0.312 in
  
• Rocker Stud Diameter: 0.375 in
• Valve Angle: 18 Degree
  
• Valve Spring Diameter: 1.46 in
  
• Valve Spring Maximum Lift: 0.575 in
  
• Valve Stem Diameter: 0.3438 in
  

You can view and download the complete assembly instruction booklet here.