CYLINDER HEADS - Ford FE - Performer RPM 390-428
Performer RPM FE 390-428
  • Direct bolt-on heads for 1961-76 390-427-428 Fords
  • 428 Cobra Jet-sized valves promote excellent flow for streetable power
  • #60089 can be machined to accept 2.19" intake and 1.73" exhaust valvesBare


Cylinder Head Specifications

Combustion chamber volume 72cc & 76cc
Intake runner volume 170cc
Exhaust runner volume 125cc
Intake valve diameter 2.09" (B)
Exhaust valve diameter 1.66" (B)
Valve stem diameter 3/8"
Valve guides Manganese bronze
Deck thickness 5/8"
Valve spring diameter 1.55"
Valve spring maximum lift .600"
Rocker stud N/A
Guideplate N/A
Pushrod diameter 3/8"
Valve angle 13°
Exhaust port location Stock
Spark plug fitment 14mm x 3/4 reach, gasket seat
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Technical Notes: Match with Edelbrock head gasket sets.. 76cc heads have vertical bolt pattern only, 390 GT exhaust will not fit. 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 Complete
Performer RPM FE for 390-428 Cobra Jet (with springs for hydraulic flat tappet cams) 60059* 60069*
Performer RPM FE for 390-428 Cobra Jet (with springs for hydraulic roller cams) 60059* 60065*
Performer RPM FE for 427 low-riser/medium-riser (with springs for hydraulic flat tappet cams) 60089* 60079*
Performer Performer RPM FE for 427 low-riser/medium-riser (with springs for hydraulic roller cams) 60089* 60075*
Rocker shaft stud kit for all Edelbrock FE heads N/A 6009
Note for #6009: Provides better rocker shaft retention and is highly recommended for use with Edelbrock FE heads. It eliminates wearing of the threads and the possibility of bottoming the rocker shaft bolts in the head.

Flow Numbers as tested by Edelbrock's SuperFlo SF-1020 flow bench
60069
Valve Lift .100" .200" .300" .400" .500" .600" .700"
Intake 88 153 195 233 265 270 -
Exhaust 64 113 148 171 183 200 -
* Not legal for sale or use on pollution controlled motor vehicles.
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