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Edelbrock Single Perf Pontiac 87cc Head Comp

MPN: 60579 Catalog #: 001131964 Category: Heads Check Vehicle Fitment

Product Details

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.

The Edelbrock #60579 Performer cylinder heads are designed for outstanding performance gains in 1962-79 389-455 c.i.d. Pontiac engines. The Edelbrock #60579 Performer cylinder heads are 50-state emissions legal for 1965-79 vehicles.

The Small-block Chevy cylinder head is designed for 1987-95 Throttle Body Injected (T.B.I.) and Tuned Port Injected (T.P.I.) 5.7L S/B Chevy engines originally equipped with centerbolt valve covers. Performer centerbolt cylinder heads are 50-state street legal and accept factory centerbolt valve covers. The intake bolt pattern utilizes the 1987-95, 73? angle on the two center bolts. Will maintain stock compression ratio when used with the recommended head gasket. The Corvette centerbolt cylinder head is designed for 1986-91 Tuned Port Injected (T.P.I) 5.7L small-block Chevy Corvette engines originally equipped with centerbolt valve covers. Performer centerbolt cylinder heads are 50-state street legal and accept factory centerbolt valve covers. The intake bolt pattern utilizes the 1986-91 (straight) 90? angle on all bolts. Spark plugs are angled like stock O.E. heads. INSTALLATION NOTE: Match with Edelbrock head gasket sets. 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. 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. Edelbrock pushrods #9632 are recommended. Requires hardened pushrods. Pedestal mount rockers. When using hot air choke Q-Jet carbs, choke kit #1932 is required. Intended for use on small-bore (3.736 - 4.00) 265, 283, 305 & 307 engines. Deck thickness: 9/16, rocker stud diameter: 3/8, pushrod diameter: 5/16 (width of slot in guide plate).

Pontiac:-:326 (5.3L)/350 (5.7L)/389 (6.4L)/400 (6.6L)/421 (6.9L)/428 (7.0L)/455 (7.4)

Performer Pontiac Cylinder Head 72cc Hydraulic Flat Tapped Camshaft

Edelbrock; Pontiac; 72cc; V8; Cylinder Heads; 60579; 400; 389; 455

Edelbrock Single Perf. Pontiac 87cc Head Comp.

Edelbrock Single Perf Pontiac 87cc Head Comp

Single Perf. Pontiac 87cc Head Comp.

Edelbrock Cylinder Heads

Engine Cylinder Head

CYLINDER HEADS

CYLINDER HEAD

Cylinder Head - Performer - Assembled - 2.110 / 1.660 in Valves - 215 cc Intake - 87 cc Chamber - 1.460 in Springs - Angle Plug - Aluminum - Pontiac V8 - Each

Vehicle Fitment

Universal or product-specific fitment. Please review the product details and contact us if you need help confirming fitment before ordering.

Engine Compatibility

GM - SBCMatched variant: Small Block Chevy

Small Block Chevy; 265–400ci

Fitment note: Engine compatibility is provided as a guide. Please verify all fitment details before ordering.

Product Specs

Brand
Edelbrock
Part Number
60579
Catalog Number
001131964
Product Line
Performer Cylinder Head
Category
Engines & Parts
Type
Heads
UPC / Barcode
85347605798
Vendor Product Category
Engine Components
Vendor Product Subcategory
Heads
Length
26.00 in
Width
11.00 in
Height
8.50 in
Weight
37.13 lb
Units Per SKU
1
Freight / LTL
No
Ship Alone
No
Air Restricted
No
Prop 65
Y
EPA Status
Compliant
CARB Approved
Yes
CARB EO Number
D-215-94
Clearance Item
No

Shipping & Availability

Current status 14 Available - Ready to ship
Estimated timing Usually ships within 24hrs

This item is showing available inventory. Most in-stock performance parts ship quickly, but timing can vary by warehouse, vendor cut-off time, holidays, and carrier pickup.

PROP 65 WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Inventory shown: 14 available as of 6/4/2026.

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