This Edelbrock Performer RPM Aluminum Cylinder Head is a complete bolt-on performance upgrade for AMC V8 engines, including Full Size Jeeps equipped with AMC 360 and 401 V8 engines.
Designed for AMC 343, 360, 390, and 401 V8 applications, this aluminum cylinder head improves airflow, throttle response, and upper-RPM performance compared to factory cast-iron heads. The intake and exhaust runners are CNC-profiled for improved flow, while the hardened valve seats, bronze valve guides, and fully machined valve cover rails help improve durability and sealing.
This head includes threaded inserts in the rocker stud and exhaust manifold bolt holes for added strength. The intake flange is dual-drilled to work with early and late AMC V8 intake bolt patterns, and the ports remain in the stock location for compatibility with many standard AMC V8 manifolds and headers.
Complete heads are assembled and prepared for installation right out of the box.
Important Rocker Arm Note
These cylinder heads will not accept factory non-adjustable bridge-style rocker arms. They are designed for adjustable, non-bridge rocker arms using a 3/8" rocker stud found HERE.
Key Details
- Performer RPM aluminum cylinder head
- Fits AMC 343, 360, 390, and 401 V8 engines
- Sold individually
- Complete assembled cylinder head
- CNC-profiled intake and exhaust runners
- Hardened valve seats
- Bronze valve guides
- Threaded inserts for added strength
- Dual-drilled intake flange for early and late AMC V8 intake patterns
- Machined heat crossover
- Made in the USA
Fits:
- 1972–1983 Wagoneer — AMC V8
- 1974–1983 Cherokee — AMC V8
- 1984–1991 Grand Wagoneer — AMC V8
- 1972–1988 J-Series Trucks — AMC V8
- All with AMC V8 from 1967-1991 (304, 343, 360, 390 and 401 c.i.d. AMC engines)
Specifications
- Intake Valve Diameter: 2.02"
- Intake Runner Volume: 185 cc
- Valve Angle: 18°
- Valve Spring Diameter: 1.55"
- Valve Spring Maximum Lift: 0.580"
- Valve Stem Diameter: 0.34375"
- Rocker Stud Diameter: 3/8"
- Pushrod Diameter: 5/16" guide plate slot
- Deck Thickness: 5/8"
Installation Notes
Recommended spark plug: Champion RC12YC or equivalent 14mm x 3/4" reach spark plug with flat gasket seat.
Edelbrock head gasket sets are recommended. For 1967–1969 AMC V8 engines with 7/16" head bolts, Edelbrock Step Washer Kit #9693 is required.
Always verify rocker arm compatibility, pushrod length, valve spring requirements, piston-to-valve clearance, compression ratio, and intake/header fitment before final assembly.
Installation Instructions