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Performer Pontiac Cylinder Head 72cc Hydraulic Flat Tapped Camshaft (60579)

Part No.
60579
Type
Engine Cylinder Head
Fitment
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00085347605798
$1,491.95

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Platform
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  • Est. install labor: 13.0 hrs — $1,625 at $125/hr. Pick Install at HRC and a 20% labor deposit ($325) is due at checkout; the balance is due at completion.
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The Edelbrock #60579 Performer cylinder head is designed for outstanding performance gains in 1962-79 389-455 c.i.d. Pontiac engines. The Edelbrock #60579 Performer cylinder head is 50-state emissions legal for 1965-79 vehicles. They feature 87cc combustion chambers designed to maximize performance while using less expensive, low-octane fuel with a streetable 9.5:1 compression ratio. They are patterned after the 1969-70 Ram Air IV Pontiac cylinder head. A performer head is perfect for street performance, daily drivers, street rods and muscle cars where seat-of-the-pants performance is needed. They also feature the highest quality intake and exhaust valves and valve springs.

Part TypeEngine Cylinder Head
Grade TypePerformance
Valve Spring Maximum Lift0.575"
Camshaft TypeFlat Tappet
Valve Angle14°
QuantitySold Individually
Retainer IncludedYes
Valve IncludedYes
Valve Spring Diameter1.46"
Guide Plate MaterialHardened Steel
9040D-215-94
CNC PortedNo
Exhaust Port LocationStandard
FamilyPerformer
Intake Runner Volume215 cc
Intake Valve Diameter2.11"
Seat AngleExhaust 45 deg/Intake 45°
EGR PortYes
SeriesPerformer
Valve Stem Diameter0.3438"
Seat MaterialDuctile Iron
Deck Thickness0.625"
Combustion Chamber Volume87 cc
Guide Plates IncludedYes
Exhaust Runner Volume175 cc
MaterialAluminum
Horsepower400-500
Construction TypeComplete
Rocker Arm Stud Diameter0.4375"
Head Casting NumberN/A
Guide MaterialManganese Bronze
RGLWARNING: This product can expose you to Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit www.P65warnings.ca.gov.
Push Rod Diameter(Suggested) 0.3125"
Exhaust Valve Diameter1.66"
Valve Springs IncludedYes
Weight37 lb
UPC00085347605798
Country of OriginUSA

Verified fitment · 363 applications

  • Pontiac Bonneville (1972–1974)
  • Pontiac Bonneville 6.4L (1965–1966)
  • Pontiac Bonneville 6.6L (1967–1978)
  • Pontiac Bonneville 6.9L (1965)
  • Pontiac Bonneville 7.0L (1967–1969)
  • Pontiac Bonneville 7.5L (1970–1974)
  • Pontiac Catalina (1972–1974)
  • Pontiac Catalina 6.4L (1965–1966)
  • Pontiac Catalina 6.6L (1968–1978)
  • Pontiac Catalina 6.9L (1965–1966)
  • Pontiac Catalina 7.0L (1967–1969)
  • Pontiac Catalina 7.5L (1970–1974)
  • Pontiac Executive 6.6L (1967–1970)
  • Pontiac Executive 7.0L (1967–1969)
  • Pontiac Executive 7.5L (1970)
  • Pontiac Firebird 6.6L (1968–1979)
  • Pontiac Firebird 7.5L (1971–1974)
  • Pontiac GTO 6.4L (1965–1966)
  • Pontiac GTO 6.6L (1968–1973)
  • Pontiac GTO 7.5L (1970–1973)
  • Pontiac Grand Am (1974)
  • Pontiac Grand Am 6.6L (1973–1975)
  • Pontiac Grand Am 7.5L (1973–1974)
  • Pontiac Grand LeMans 6.6L (1975–1977)
  • Pontiac Grand Prix (1972–1974)
  • Pontiac Grand Prix 6.4L (1965–1966)
  • Pontiac Grand Prix 6.6L (1967–1977)
  • Pontiac Grand Prix 6.9L (1965)
  • Pontiac Grand Prix 7.0L (1967–1969)
  • Pontiac Grand Prix 7.5L (1970–1974)
  • Pontiac Grand Safari (1973–1974)
  • Pontiac Grand Safari 6.6L (1971–1978)
  • Pontiac Grand Safari 7.5L (1971–1975)
  • Pontiac Grandville 6.6L (1973–1975)
  • Pontiac Grandville 7.5L (1971–1974)
  • Pontiac Laurentian (1970–1974)
  • Pontiac Laurentian 6.6L (1967–1976)
  • Pontiac Laurentian 7.0L (1966–1969)
  • Pontiac Laurentian 7.5L (1971–1976)
  • Pontiac LeMans (1972–1974)
  • Pontiac LeMans 6.6L (1968–1977)
  • Pontiac LeMans 7.5L (1970–1974)
  • Pontiac Parisienne (1970–1974)
  • Pontiac Parisienne 6.6L (1967–1976)
  • Pontiac Parisienne 7.0L (1966–1969)
  • Pontiac Parisienne 7.5L (1970–1976)
  • Pontiac Star Chief 6.4L (1965–1966)
  • Pontiac Star Chief 6.9L (1965)
  • Pontiac Tempest 6.6L (1968–1970)

Questions about this part

Will this fit my vehicle?
The manufacturer lists this part for Pontiac from 1965–1979. Confirm your exact model, year and engine before ordering — a listed make can cover variants this part does not suit.

About HRC Performance

HRC Performance is a performance engine builder and speed shop in Huntington Beach, California — Ford Coyote 5.0, Ford Godzilla 7.3 and GM LS/LT engine builds, go-fast parts for classic and modern hot rods, plus professional in-house installation.

Engines we build

  • Ford Coyote 5.0
  • Ford Godzilla 7.3
  • GM LS and LT

What we do

  • Performance engine building
  • Go-fast parts for classics and modern hot rods
  • Professional installation, in-house

Where to find us

HRC Performance
Huntington Beach, California
(714) 202-7886
Sales@hrcperformance.com