Proflow Cylinder Heads, AirMax 290, Aluminium, BB Chevrolet, Assembled
Proflow does not sacrifice quality for a low price--you get both with our aluminium cylinder heads. The lightweight heads are cast from A-356 aluminium alloy with a large choice of engine, for SB & BB Chevrolet, LS Chev Holden Ford SB 289-351W, 302, 351 Cleveland 2V & 3V & BB FE, and Chrysler SB & BB. They have phosphorous bronze valve guides, and ductile iron valve seats for use with unleaded gas. They're also end-milled and drilled for accessories. The fully assembled heads have stainless steel valves, high performance valve springs, 7 degree valve locks, rocker arm studs, and guideplates. Perfect for your Mild or High performance Hot Rod.
Specifications for Bare Cylinder Heads
Specifications & Features: | |
Material | A356.2 Aluminum |
Intake Port Volume | 290cc |
Intake seat size | 2.25 OR 2.30 |
Exhaust seat size | 1.88 |
Intake Port Dimension | 2.030"H x 1.830"W x1/2 Radius |
Intake Port Location | Stock |
Exhaust Port Volume | 135cc |
Exhaust Port Dimension | 1.770"H x 2.010" W |
Exhaust Port Location | .375" Raised |
Combustion Chamber Size | 112cc |
Valve Cover Bolt Pattern | Perimeter Bolt |
Valve Angle | 24°/4° Int, 15°/4° Exh |
Valve Spring Pocket Diameter | 1.725" O.D |
Max Valve Spring Pocket Machining | 1.750" O.D |
Deck Thickness | .750" |
Minimum Bore Diameter | 4.250" |
Flat Mill | .006" per cc/ Maximum 102cc |
Angle Mill | .009" per cc/ Maximum 97cc |
Note:Angle mills might require a .120" Thick intake gasket. | |
Minimum Cross Sectional Area | 2.895 sq. in. |
Spark Plug Dimensions | 14mm x .750" w/Gasket Seat |
Intake Valve Seat Machine Style: | 5-angle |
11/32" Intake Valve, 2.250" x 5.500" O.A.L | |
11/32" Nail Head Exhaust Valve, 1.880" x 5.450" Overall Valve Length | |
Racing Springs#1940 1.550" O.D. Hydraulic Roller Dual Valve Spring, 175 lbs. on seat, .725" maximum lift, 473lbs @ .600 lift, Max RPM 6500-6700 | |
Racing Spring 1.550 O.D. Solid Roller Valve Spring, 220lbs on seat, .710" Maximum Lift, Max RPM 7200-7400 (upgrades available) | |
Manley 10° Steel Retainers 1.500" O.D x 1.120"I.D x .705" I.D | |
10° 11/32" Valve Locks with lashcap recess | |
ARP 7/16" Rocker Exhaust Studs | |
ARP 7/16" Rocker Intake Studs | |
3/8" Guide Plates | |
11/32" Viton Valve Seals | |
Hardened Valve Spring I.D Locator 1.550" O.D x .780" I.D | |
Intake Valve Seats 2.450" O.D x 1.950" I.D x .375" Deep | |
Exhaust Valve Seats 2.000" O.D x 1.580" I.D x .375" Deep | |
11/32" Intake Bronze Valve Guides .502" O.D x 2.10" O.A.L | |
11/32" Exhaust Bronze Valve Guides .502" O.D x 2.25" O.A.L | |
Recommended Components: | |
Intake Port Gasket | |
Important: Do not port match your intake manifold to Fel-Pro gasket as it does not precisely fit the heads. | |
Exhaust Port Gasket | |
Head Gasket, Fel-Pro #1047 (Mark V and VI) | |
Head Gasket,, Fel-Pro #1017-1 (Mark IV) | |
Head Bolts, ARP 135-3703 (Mark IV) | |
Head Bolts, ARP 135-3707 (Mark V) | |
Head Studs, ARP 235-4713 | |
Head Bolt Washers, Manley | |
Stud Girdle | |
7/16 Stud Mount Rocker Arms - 1.7 Ratio (For Optimized Geometry) | |
1.7 Shaft Mount Rocker Arms | Aftermarket |
Suggested Manifold | Victor Jr |
Suggested Manifold | RPM Performer |
Spark Plug Starting Range | Autolite 3924 |