The Edelbrock 60079 is a Performer RPM 427 low-riser/medium-riser aluminum cylinder head for Ford FE V8s, designed for 1961-1976 390, 427 and 428 applications. It has 170 cc intake runners, 125 cc exhaust runners, 76 cc combustion chambers, 2.09 in intake and 1.66 in exhaust valves, and a 13 degree valve angle. It is designed for 1,500 to 6,500 RPM and comes complete with valves, retainers and valve springs for hydraulic flat tappet camshafts. Sold as a single head.
Notes:
- Equipped with valve springs for hydraulic flat tappet camshafts, rated to 0.600 in maximum lift.
- 390 GT exhaust will not fit.
- Rocker shaft stud kit 6009 is available for rocker shaft retention and to prevent the rocker shaft bolts from bottoming in the head.
- Deck thickness: 5/8 in. Uses 3/8 in pushrods.
- Spark plugs: Champion RC12YC or equivalent, 14 mm x 3/4 in reach with flat gasket seat.
- Sold individually; order two for a V8.
Specifications:
- Brand: Edelbrock
- Part Number: 60079
- Part Type: Engine Cylinder Head
- Series: Performer RPM
- Material: Aluminum
- Intake Valve Diameter: 2.09 in
- Valve Angle: 13 Degree
- Intake Runner Volume: 170 cc
- Camshaft Type: Flat Tappet
- Horsepower: 450-550 HP
- Seat Angle: Exhaust 45 deg/Intake 60 deg
- Pushrod Diameter: 0.3750 (3/8) in
- Valve Spring Diameter: 1.55 in
- Valve Spring Maximum Lift: 0.600 in
- Valve Stem Diameter: 0.375 in
- EGR Port: No
- Seat Material: Ductile Iron
- Deck Thickness: 0.625 in
- Guide Plates Included: No
- Exhaust Valve Diameter: 1.66 in
- Construction Type: Complete
- Valve Springs Included: Yes
- Retainer Included: Yes
- Valve Included: Yes
- Exhaust Port Location: Standard
- Combustion Chamber Volume: 76 cc
- Exhaust Runner Volume: 125 cc
- CNC Ported: No
- Guide Material: Manganese Bronze
- Sold as: Each
- Manufacturer warranty: 12 months
Engine Applications
- Ford FE: 332 (5.4L), 352 (5.8L), 360 (5.9L), 390 (6.4L), 406 (6.6L), 410 (6.7L), 427 (7.0L), 428 (7.0L)
Vehicle Applications
- Ford: 300 1963; Country Sedan 1963-1968; Country Squire 1963-1968; Custom 1964-1968; Custom 500 1965-1968; Galaxie 1963-1967; Galaxie 500 1963-1968; LTD 1965-1968; Ranch Wagon 1963-1968; Thunderbird 1963-1967
- Mercury: Brougham 1967; Caliente 1964-1967; Capri 1966-1967; Colony Park 1963-1967; Comet 1964-1969; Commuter 1963-1967; Cougar 1968; Cyclone 1964-1969; Marauder 1963-1967; Marquis 1967; Montclair 1964-1967; Montego 1968-1969; Monterey 1963-1967; Park Lane 1964-1967; Villager 1964-1967; Voyager 1966-1967
Grouped by make, with model years for each model (26 models, 105 year, make and model combinations).
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.
FAQ
What engines does the Edelbrock 60079 fit?
Ford FE V8s, designed for 1961-1976 390, 427 and 428 applications. The Ford FE family covers 332, 352, 360, 390, 406, 410, 427 and 428 cubic inch engines.
What camshaft type is the 60079 set up for?
It is equipped with valve springs for hydraulic flat tappet camshafts, rated to 0.600 in maximum valve lift.
What are the chamber and runner sizes of the 60079?
76 cc combustion chambers, 170 cc intake runners and 125 cc exhaust runners.
Does 390 GT exhaust fit the 60079?
No. 390 GT exhaust will not fit this head.
Is the Edelbrock 60079 street legal?
It is not 50-state legal. Its emissions status is for pre-pollution-controlled vehicles only.
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.
