Muscle Car Cylinder Heads
You can think of your muscle car’s cylinder heads as the roof of the combustion chamber. It covers up your pistons and facilitates an efficient flow of air, fuel, and exhaust gases. Plus, muscle car cylinder heads are loaded with valves, spark plugs, and other bits that keep your engine running on all cylinders – literally.Now, OEM cylinder heads work just fine, but once you start adding forced induction, bigger intake manifolds, and other performance parts, you'll need a high-performance cylinder head setup to accommodate that increase in airflow. Unfortunately, without one you may end up sending your pistons to the moon because your OEM cylinder heads are likely designed with fuel efficiency and emissions in mind, not power.
In contrast, aftermarket cylinder heads tend to be made with better materials, feature larger ports, and have better overall airflow. You can also pair your new muscle car cylinder heads with upgraded valves, rocker arms, and much more. This will give your muscle everything it needs to breathe freely.
Benefits of Aftermarket Cylinder Heads
The main benefit of aftermarket cylinder heads is that you'll have more flexibility for your performance needs. This is because your engine will breathe better with high-performance cylinder heads, which results in better throttle response, improved combustion, and an increase in torque and horsepower. Not only does this improve your power, but a high-performance cylinder head will also save you money at the pump by offering better fuel efficiency. We know smiles per gallon are more important than anything, but why not enjoy a little savings sometimes?The benefits don't stop there either and if you're going for racing cylinder heads, you'll want to pair those heads with the right companion parts. Keep an eye on heavy-duty rocker arms, lightweight retainers, and high-performance valve springs for the best results. If this seems overwhelming, don't worry, we can help you find complete valvetrain solutions that feature durable and flexible camshafts that can handle forced induction systems.
When you use racing cylinder heads and valvetrain parts, your muscle car makes that choppy sound that the classics make as the engine is turning over. You'll need the right setup and muscle car for this, so reach out to our sales techs if that's what you're going for and they'll point you in the right direction.
