Edelbrock 60179 User Manual
©2004 Edelbrock Corporation
Catalog # 60179, 60199, 60769, 60779
Rev. 10/04 - RS/mc
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Brochure # 61-0314
PLEASE study these instructions carefully before installing your new cylinder heads. If you have any questions or problems, do not
hesitate to contact our
hesitate to contact our
Technical Hotline at: 1-800-416-8628, 7am-5pm, Monday through Friday or e-mail us at
Edelbrock@Edelbrock.com. PLEASE complete and mail your warranty card. Be sure to write the model number of this product in the
“Part #____” space.
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THANK YOU.
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DESCRIPTION: Designed for non-emissions 1967-1991 Chrysler 318-340-360 c.i.d. engines, these heads feature a 65cc combustion
chamber along with a 171cc intake port and an 77cc exhaust port volume. Other outstanding features include phosphor-bronze valve
chamber along with a 171cc intake port and an 77cc exhaust port volume. Other outstanding features include phosphor-bronze valve
guides, interlocking, ductile iron valve seats and premium one-piece, stainless steel, high-flow 2.02" and 1.60" intake and exhaust
valves. Heat treated, machined steel retainers and valve locks along with heavy duty valve springs work with cams having valve lifts
valves. Heat treated, machined steel retainers and valve locks along with heavy duty valve springs work with cams having valve lifts
up to .575". These powerful heads use the stock location for intake and exhaust bolt holes and flanges, rocker shafts, spark plugs and
valve cover rails, for compatibility with original equipment and aftermarket parts. These heads are assembled with the following
components: Stainless steel, one-piece, swirl-polished intake and exhaust valves with under-cut stems for increased flow; 2-ring
valve cover rails, for compatibility with original equipment and aftermarket parts. These heads are assembled with the following
components: Stainless steel, one-piece, swirl-polished intake and exhaust valves with under-cut stems for increased flow; 2-ring
positive oil control seals; Edelbrock Sure-Seat Valve Springs #5767, retainers #9736, and valve keepers #9611. Complete cylinder
heads are assembled and prepared for installation right out of the box. Bare cylinder heads will have valve guides and seats installed,
heads are assembled and prepared for installation right out of the box. Bare cylinder heads will have valve guides and seats installed,
but will require final sizing and a valve job to match the valves you will be using.
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IMPORTANT NOTES: READ THIS BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION!
For a successful installation, the Edelbrock Performer RPM Cylinder Heads require some components other than original equipment
For a successful installation, the Edelbrock Performer RPM Cylinder Heads require some components other than original equipment
replacement parts.
To complete your installation, you will need the following items:
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To complete your installation, you will need the following items:
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Head gaskets; Fel-Pro #1008 (see installation instructions)
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Intake manifold gaskets; Fel-Pro #1213 or equivalent
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Exhaust gaskets; Fel-Pro #1413 or equivalent
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Edelbrock Head Bolt Kit #8555; (see instructions below)
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Adjustable rocker arm assembly
NOTE: These heads are designed to accommodate stock stamped steel rocker arm assemblies, and stock-like aftermarket
NOTE: These heads are designed to accommodate stock stamped steel rocker arm assemblies, and stock-like aftermarket
setups. Ductile iron adjustable arms may require special clearancing of the rocker arm body in order to clear valve spring
retainers. Also, non-stock spec, aftermarket rocker arms may require special modifications.
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Pushrods compatible with adjustable rocker arm assembly (stock length- 7.375")
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14mm x 3/4" reach gasketed spark plugs; Champion RC-12YC or equivalent
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ACCESSORIES
Although Edelbrock Cylinder Heads will accept OEM
Although Edelbrock Cylinder Heads will accept OEM
components (valve covers, intake manifold, etc.), we highly
recommend that premium quality hardware be used with your
new heads.
HEAD BOLTS or STUDS: High quality head studs or head
bolts with hardened washers must be used to prevent
galling of the aluminum bolt bosses. Edelbrock Head Bolt Kit
#8555 includes two longer-than-stock bolts which must be
used with these cylinder heads. If you use any other head
Checking Piston-to-Valve, Piston-to-Bore and Piston-to-Head Clearances
PERFORMER RPM CHRYSLER ALUMINUM CYLINDER HEADS
for Small-block Chrysler V8 Engines
CATALOG #60779 & #60179 (Complete),
CATALOG #60769 & #60199 (Bare)
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Prior to installation, it is highly recommended that valve-to-
piston clearances are checked and corrected to minimum
specs, if necessary. These heads have larger-than-stock valve
sizes and may not work with the valve pockets in stock pistons,
especially if a high lift cam is used. The use of aftermarket
pistons and/or custom machining to your pistons may be
required. Actual valve-to-piston clearance should be specified
by your camshaft manufacturer.
If these heads are used on small bore engines, valve-to-bore
clearance should also be checked, and the top of the bore
notched for clearance if necessary.
Special Note: Use P/N 60179 for high compression 340
Special Note: Use P/N 60179 for high compression 340
engines with negative piston deck height (Pistons protrude
above the deck on the block).
In all cases, you must make
sure that there is at least .035" clearance between the
piston and any part of the cylinder heads.