CYLINDER HEADS - Chevy - Big Block - Marine Duty Performer RPM 454-O & 454-R
Marine Duty Performer RPM 454-O & 454-R
  • Heavy-duty, 1.89" Inconel exhaust valves provide added durability for marine applications
  • Hard anodized black to protect the aluminum in the harsh marine environment
  • Sold with valves only to allow for valve spring choices
  • Match with an Edelbrock Performer RPM manifold, Performer Series 750 cfm marine carb and Performer RPM cam for proven performance
  • Smaller-than-stock 11/32" valve stems promote excellent flow and lighter valve weight


Cylinder Head Specifications

Combustion chamber volume 110cc
Intake runner volume 290cc
Exhaust runner volume 110cc
Intake valve diameter 2.25"
Exhaust valve diameter 1.89"
Valve stem diameter 11/32"
Valve guides Manganese bronze
Deck thickness 9/16"
Valve spring diameter Springs Not Included
Valve spring maximum lift Springs Not Included
Rocker stud 7/16"
Guideplate Hardened steel
Pushrod diameter 3/8"
Valve angle 26°
Exhaust port location Stock
Spark plug fitment 14mm x 3/4 reach, gasket seat
Made In USA

Technical Notes: Match with Edelbrock head gasket sets. Bare 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. Recommended spark plugs are Champion RC12YC or equivalent 14mm x 3/4" reach with flat gasket seat.
 
Description Bare (Single) Complete (Single)
Marine-Duty Performer RPM 454-0 Oval Port (110 combusion chamber) N/A 61459*
Marine-Duty Performer RPM 454-R Rect. Port (118 combustion chamber) N/A 61559*
Notes: Valve springs not included. Please consult your camshaft manufacturer when selecting springs to match your camshaft.

Flow Numbers as tested by Edelbrock's SuperFlo SF-1020 flow bench @ 28" H2O
#61459
Valve Lift .100" .200" .300" .400" .500" .600" .700"
Intake 73 143 208 251 284 299 -
Exhaust 71 128 153 178 200 218 -
* Not legal for sale or use on pollution controlled motor vehicles.
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