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GHP-9101



Edelbrock Performer RPM Aluminum Cylinder Head.
  • Designed for 400, 430 and 455 c.i.d. Buick engines
  • Fully assembled and ready to bolt-on with high-quality stainless steel 2.125" intake and 1.75" exhaust valves, 11/32" stem diameter
  • 68cc combustion chambers produce 9.2:1 compression ratio with stock pistons
  • Accepts widely available small-block Chevy adjustable rockers
  • High flow 130cc exhaust ports





Application

1967-76 Buick 400-430-455



Edelbrock
Edelbrock Performer RPM Buick Aluminum cylinder head # 60049

Edelbrock Specifications
Combustion Chamber68cc
Intake Runner Volume215cc
Exhaust Runner Volume130cc
Intake Valve2.125-inch
Exhaust Valve1.750-inch
Deck Thickness5/8-inch
Valve Spring1.550-inch O.D.

Up to .600" lift
Rocker Stud / Guideplate3/8" / Hardened Steel
Sparkplug14mm x 3/4", gasket seat


Edelbrock Performer RPM Buick Aluminum cylinder head # 60049

Part #
Description
E60049
Complete; fully assembled with parts. Ready to install out-of-the-box.
E60039
Bare; requires valves, valve springs, retainers and locks. Requires finish valve job and sizing of valve guides.

Technical Notes: Sold individually. Requires the use of hardened push rods. Designed to be used with adjustable rockers; typical small-block Chevy rocker arms are widely accessible and recommended.

Edelbrock Flow Data tested @ 28" H20 (rated in CFM)

Valve Lift.100".200".300".400".500".600"
Intake68127190241274273
Exhaust58108150173173190



Edelbrock Performance Results
Peak HP:481 @ 5500 RPM
Peak Torque:541 @ 4000 RPM
CID:462 (+.030 455cid)
Bore x Stroke:4.342" x 3.900"
Compression Ratio:10.0:1
Camshaft:
    Lift:.500" / .500"
    Duration @ .050:242° / 250°
  
Engine RPM
Corrected HP
Corr. Torque
2500
221.7
465.7
3000
271.0
474.4
3500
327.2
491.0
4000
412.3
541.3
4500
446.9
521.6
5000
464.9
488.3
5500
481.2
459.5
6000
459.3
402.0
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EDELBROCK BUICK CYL. HEAD ACCESSORIES:
Edelbrock heads require several nonstandard Buick parts such as :
Rocker Arms-
xxx GHP-3460 1.6 ratio Stamped steel rocker arm kit.
xxx GHP-3461 1.6 ratio Aluminum roller tip rocker arm kit.
xxx GHP-3462 1.6 ratio Stainless steel roller tip rocker arm kit. xxx
Pushrods- 3/8" diameter guideplate compatible pushrods required, approximate length is 9.650".
xxx GHP Strongly recommends delaying the purchase of pushrods until after determining proper pushrod length for your engine.
xxx Use a pushrod length checking tool to determine actual required length.
xxx GHP-3520 Pushrod length checking tool. Easy to use, graduated tool allows use with out need for expensive dial caliper.
xxx GHP has custom length pushrods available.
xxx Detailed instructions on determining correct pushrod geometry.
Intake manifold mounting bolts- Edelbrock heads do not accept stock 455 intake manifold bolts.
GHP-5300 Flanged head grade-8 bolt Edelbrock intake manifold bolt kit.

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