
engine heads and blocks
E-CNC Gen III LS Chevy Cylinder Head Hydraulic Roller Camshaft

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About this part
The Edelbrock 79949 E-CNC Small Block Chevy GEN 3 & 4 LS cylinder head are designed for 1997 & later GEN 3 & 4 LS1/LS2 Chevy engines including 4.8L 5.3L 5.7L & 6.0L. The E-CNC Cylinder Head feature fully CNC'd intake ports combustion chambers and exhaust ports for improved air-flow. Dyno tests proved this head is capable of 457 hp & 438 ft-lbs. of torque. High-quality conical beehive springs are secured with steel retainers and valve locks for performance up to .600" valve lift. Match with any one of Edelbrock's LS series intake manifolds and camshafts for a dyno-proven performance combination. Rocker bolt kit #8597 includes 8 rocker bolts that are shorter than stock to prevent the bolts from protruding into the intake ports. E-CNC 215 head is 50-state street legal.
Specifications
| WIDTH | 10.435 |
|---|---|
| HEIGHT | 8.1875 |
| LENGTH | 24.75 |
| PROP65 | |
| WEIGHT | 31.2 |
| WARRANTY | 12 Months |
| EMISSIONS | CARB Eligible |
| ATTRIBUTES | Material:Aluminum;Valve Spring Retainers Included:Yes;Valve Locks Included:Yes;Exhaust Runner Volume:76 CCM;Valve Lock Material:Chromoly Steel;Rocker Arms Included:No;Cylinder Head Gasket Included:No;Valve Cover Gasket Included:No;Rocker Arm Studs/Bolts Included:No;Mounting Hardware Included:No;Assembled:Yes;Grade Type:Performance;Deck Height:9.24 IN;Deck Thickness:0.625 IN;Combustion Chamber Volume:65 CCM;Intake Runner Volume:215 CCM;Intake Valve Diameter:2.02 IN;Exhaust Valve Diameter:1.57 IN;Valve Spring Diameter:1.30 IN;Valve Spring Maximum Lift:0.680 IN;Guide Plates Included:No;Head Casting Number:31-6196;Valve Springs Included:Yes;Valve Seals Included:Yes;9040:D-215-70;Valves Included:Yes;Camshaft Type:Hydraulic Roller;CNC Ported:Yes;Construction Type:Complete;EGR Port:No;Exhaust Port Location:Standard;Guide Material:Manganese Bronze;Horsepower:400-500 HJ;Product Family:CNC;Product Series:E-CNC;Push Rod Diameter:(Suggested) 0.3125 IN;Quantity:Sold Individually;Retainer Included:Yes;RGL:WARNING: 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.;Seat Angle:Exhaust 45 deg/Intake 45 DD;Seat Material:Ductile Iron;Valve Angle:15 DD;Valve Stem Diameter:0.314961 IN |
| PCDB CATEGORY | Engine |
| COUNTRY OF ORIGIN | US |
| PART TERMINOLOGY | Engine Cylinder Head |
| VEHICLE SPECIFIC FITMENT | Y |
| INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS | 79949.pdf |
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