Ford Flathead Aluminum Cylinder Head

Upgrade your classic Ford Flathead V8 with a lightweight aluminum cylinder head designed for restoration, hot rod, custom build, and vintage performance applications. Engineered as a bare casting, this aluminum cylinder head provides builders with the flexibility to assemble a valvetrain combination that matches their specific engine goals while reducing weight compared to traditional cast iron components.

Aluminum construction helps improve heat dissipation and cooling efficiency while providing the classic appearance sought by hot rod enthusiasts, restorers, and custom builders. The lightweight design helps reduce overall engine weight while maintaining durability for street-driven and show-quality applications.

This bare cylinder head is an excellent choice for builders seeking complete control over component selection, allowing customization of the engine combination to match intended performance, restoration, or appearance objectives. Whether you're restoring a vintage Ford, building a traditional hot rod, or creating a custom Flathead-powered project, this aluminum cylinder head provides a strong foundation for your build.

Designed specifically for Ford Flathead V8 applications, this cylinder head combines classic styling with modern aluminum construction to deliver the appearance, weight savings, and durability demanded by today's Flathead enthusiasts.

Classic Flathead Design
Designed specifically for Ford Flathead V8 applications, this aluminum cylinder head provides the traditional appearance enthusiasts expect while offering the benefits of modern aluminum construction. The bare casting design allows builders to customize the engine assembly to match restoration, street rod, or performance goals.

Lightweight Aluminum Construction
Aluminum construction helps reduce overall engine weight while improving heat dissipation compared to traditional cast iron components. This makes the cylinder head an excellent choice for vintage restorations, traditional hot rods, custom builds, and classic Ford projects where appearance, durability, and weight savings are important.

COMPATIBLE WITH
FORD FLATHEAD V8 ENGINES
• 3.6L / 221 in³
• 3.9L / 239 in³
• 4.2L / 255 in³

COMMON VEHICLE APPLICATIONS
Ford passenger cars (1939–1948 Flathead V8 equipped)
Ford trucks using compatible Flathead V8 engines
Hot rod and vintage Ford Flathead builds
Offenhauser-style Flathead cylinder head applications (where listed)

NOTES
• Designed for Ford Flathead V8 applications
• Bare cylinder head casting requires final assembly
Aluminum construction
• Standard intake and exhaust port locations
• Sold individually (quantity of 2 required per engine)
• Verify engine compatibility before purchase
• Verify head gasket and fastener compatibility before installation
• Not compatible with Ford Small Block Windsor, FE, Coyote, or Big Block Ford engines.

SPECIFICATIONS
Assembled: No
Cylinder Head Finish: Natural
Cylinder Head Material: Aluminum
Exhaust Port Location: Standard
Intake Port Location: Standard
Quantity: Sold Individually