The Edelbrock 60549 is a Performer RPM rectangle port aluminum cylinder head for Mark IV big-block Chevrolet V8s: 396, 402, 427, 454 and 502. It is a bare head with 315 cc intake runners, 118 cc combustion chambers and a 26 degree valve angle. It is designed for 1,500 to 6,500 RPM. Sold as a single head.
Notes:
- Bare head: valves, valve springs, retainers and guide plates are not included.
- Sold individually; order two for a V8.
- Uses 3/8 in pushrods and 7/16 in rocker studs.
Specifications:
- Brand: Edelbrock
- Part Number: 60549
- Part Type: Engine Cylinder Head
- Series: Performer RPM
- Material: Aluminum
- Valve Angle: 26 Degree
- Intake Runner Volume: 315 cc
- Seat Angle: Exhaust 45 deg/Intake 45 deg
- Pushrod Diameter: 0.3750 (3/8) in
- Rocker Stud Diameter: 0.4375 (7/16) in
- Valve Included: No
- CNC Ported: No
- Retainer Included: No
- Combustion Chamber Volume: 118 cc
- Construction Type: Bare
- EGR Port: No
- Exhaust Runner Volume: 110 cc
- Deck Thickness: 0.5625 in
- Valve Springs Included: No
- Guide Material: Manganese Bronze
- Exhaust Port Location: Standard
- Seat Material: Ductile Iron
- Guide Plates Included: No
- Sold as: Each
- Manufacturer warranty: 12 months
Engine Applications
- Chevrolet Big-Block Mark IV: 396 (6.6L), 402 (6.6L), 427 (7.0L), 454 (7.4L), 502 (8.2L)
Vehicle Applications
- Chevrolet: Bel Air 1970-1975; Biscayne 1970-1972; Blazer 1973-1974; Brookwood 1970-1972; C10 1975-1980; C10 Pickup 1973-1974; C10 Suburban 1973-1980; C20 1975-1986; C20 Pickup 1973-1974; C20 Suburban 1973-1986; C30 1975-1986; C30 Pickup 1973-1974; Caprice 1970-1976; Chevelle 1970-1973; Corvette 1970-1974; El Camino 1970-1975; Estate 1970; G10 Van 1973-1974; G20 1976; G20 Van 1973-1974; G30 1975-1976; G30 Van 1973-1974; Impala 1970-1976; K10 1976-1980; K10 Pickup 1973-1974; K10 Suburban 1973-1974; K20 1976-1978; K20 Pickup 1973-1974; K30 Pickup 1973-1974; K5 Blazer 1976-1978; Kingswood 1970-1972; Laguna 1973-1975; Malibu 1973-1975; Monte Carlo 1970-1975; Nova 1970-1971; P10 Van 1973; P20 1976-1979; P30 1975-1989; R30 1987-1988; R3500 1989; Townsman 1970-1972; V30 1987-1988; V3500 1989
- GMC: C15 1975-1978; C15 Suburban 1975-1978; C15/C1500 Pickup 1973-1974; C15/C1500 Suburban 1973-1974; C1500 1979-1980; C1500 Suburban 1979-1980; C25 1975-1978; C25 Suburban 1975-1978; C25/C2500 Pickup 1973-1974; C25/C2500 Suburban 1973-1974; C2500 1979-1986; C2500 Suburban 1979-1986; C35 1975-1978; C35/C3500 Pickup 1973-1974; C3500 1979-1986; G25 1975-1976; G35 1976; G35/G3500 Van 1973-1974; K15 1976; K15/K1500 Pickup 1973-1974; K15/K1500 Suburban 1973-1974; K1500 1980; K25 1976-1978; K25 Suburban 1976-1977; K25/K2500 Pickup 1973-1974; K25/K2500 Suburban 1973-1974; K35/K3500 Pickup 1973-1974; K3500 1979-1986; P1500 1979; P25/P2500 Van 1970-1971; P35 1975-1978; P3500 1979-1989; R3500 1987-1989; Sprint 1971-1975; V3500 1987-1989
- Pontiac: Acadian 1970-1971; Laurentian 1970; Parisienne 1970; Strato-Chief 1970
Grouped by make, with model years for each model (82 models, 298 year, make and model combinations).
Fits only vehicles equipped with a Mark IV big-block Chevrolet V8.
Emissions Status
- For use on pre-pollution-controlled vehicles: 1965 and older U.S.-manufactured California-certified vehicles, 1967 and older U.S.-manufactured federally certified vehicles, and 1967 and older foreign-manufactured vehicles.
- For engine swaps into uncontrolled or pre-pollution-controlled vehicles. Not legal for use on pollution-controlled vehicles.
FAQ
What engines does the Edelbrock 60549 fit?
Mark IV big-block Chevrolet V8s: 396, 402, 427, 454 and 502.
Does the 60549 come with valves and springs?
No. It is a bare head. Valves, valve springs, retainers and guide plates are not included.
What are the port and chamber sizes of the 60549?
315 cc rectangle intake ports and 118 cc combustion chambers.
Is the 60549 sold as a pair?
No. It is sold as a single head, so a V8 needs two.
Is the Edelbrock 60549 street legal?
It is not 50-state legal. Its emissions status is for pre-pollution-controlled vehicles and engine swaps into those vehicles.
California Proposition 65: 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.
