CYLINDER HEADS - Chevy - Big Block - Performer High Compression 454-O
Performer High Compression 454-O
  • 100cc semi-open chamber heads feature a 1-1/2° rolled over (angle milled) design that improves intake port alignment and provides a smaller combustion chamber without shrouding the valves
  • 9.2:1 compression with flat-top pistons for an outstanding high performance street head
  • 8.8:1 compression ratio when used on 1987-95 TBI-equipped 7.4L dished piston motors
  • Performer applications include heat crossover passage for emissions related engines
  • 50-state street legal


Cylinder Head Specifications

Combustion chamber volume 100cc
Intake runner volume 290cc
Exhaust runner volume 110cc
Intake valve diameter 2.19"
Exhaust valve diameter 1.88"
Valve stem diameter 11/32"
Valve guides Manganese bronze
Deck thickness 9/16"
Valve spring diameter 1.55"
Valve spring maximum lift .700"
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 & a valve job to match the valves you will be using. Recommended spark plugs 14mm x 3/4" reach with flat gasket seat (Champion RC12YC).
 
Description Bare (Single) Complete (Single)
Performer high-compression 454-0 60489 60499

Flow Numbers as tested by Edelbrock's SuperFlo SF-1020 flow bench @ 28" H2O
#60499
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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