CYLINDER HEADS - Oldsmobile
Performer RPM Olds
  • Designed for high-performance non-emission 1965-76 Olds 400, 425 and 455 c.i.d. V8s
  • Heart shaped chamber for a more efficient burn, outstanding hp and torque
  • Valvetrain has been upgraded from the factory pedestal-mount system to an ARP 7/16" screw-in stud and 3/8" pushrod-slot guideplate for increased valvetrain stability
  • #60517 is not port matched or bowl blended and is NHRA-accepted for Stock and Super Stock (except 1968-1969 W-30)


Cylinder Head Specifications

Combustion chamber volume 77cc
Intake runner volume 188cc
Exhaust runner volume 106cc
Intake valve diameter 2.072"
Exhaust valve diameter 1.68"
Valve stem diameter 11/32"
Valve guides Manganese bronze
Deck thickness 5/8"
Valve spring diameter 1.46"
Valve spring maximum lift .575"
Rocker stud 7/16"
Guideplate Hardended steel
Pushrod diameter 3/8"
Valve angle 18°
Exhaust port location Stock
Spark plug fitment 14mm x 3/4 reach, gasket seat
Made In USA




Technical Notes: Head bolt holes drilled for stock 7/16" bolts, but can be easily modified for 1/2" bolts or studs by drilling the 1/2" counterbore. Aftermarket 7/16"-stud rocker arms and 3/8" hardened pushrods required. Will fit 350-403 Olds with Edelbrock manifold #7111 only (port matching required). Match with Edelbrock head gasket sets. Recommended spark plugs are Champion RC12YC or equivalent 14mm x 3/4" reach with flat gasket seat.
 
Description Bare Complete
Performer RPM Olds (with springs for hydraulic flat tappet cams) 60529* 60519*
Performer RPM Olds (with springs for hydraulic roller cams) 60529* 60515*
Performer RPM Olds (Stock & Super Stock) 60517* N/A

Flow Numbers as tested by Edelbrock's SuperFlo SF-1020 flow bench
#60519
Valve Lift .100" .200" .300" .400" .500" .600" .700"
Intake 67-67 131-131 195-195 245-247 278-256 268-259 -
Exhaust 54 102 137 163 179 188 -
* Not legal for sale or use on pollution controlled motor vehicles.
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