The Ford Racing M-6049-Z304DA cylinder head, known as the "Z" head, is engineered from premium A356 T6 aluminum, ensuring durability and performance. Utilizing advanced solid modeling technology, these heads are designed for optimal airflow, featuring high-flow ports that significantly enhance engine efficiency. The cylinder head comes fully assembled, with steel alloy intake and exhaust valve seats pre-installed, although a competition valve job and bowl blending are recommended for peak performance.
Each head includes manganese-bronze valve guides, which are installed with a semi-finished inner diameter to allow for precise fitting. The combustion chambers are CNC-machined, providing consistent volume of 63 cc, while the intake ports measure 204 cc and exhaust ports at 85 cc. Laser-cut guide plates are also included, and the heads accommodate both tapered seat and gasket-style 14mm spark plugs.
This cylinder head is compatible with a variety of Ford models, including:
This product is intended for racing use only and should be installed by professionals familiar with performance engine builds.
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Cancer and Reproductive Harm
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| Make Vehicle | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
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1968-1996 Ford Bronco |
Bronco | 1968-1996 |
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1969-1974, 1987-1991 Ford Country Squire |
Country Squire | 1969-1974, 1987-1991 |
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1975-1978 Ford E-100 |
E-100 | 1975-1978 |
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1991-1996 Ford E-150 |
E-150 | 1991-1996 |
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1991-1996 Ford E-250 |
E-250 | 1991-1996 |
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1991-1996 Ford E-350 |
E-350 | 1991-1996 |
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1975-1976 Ford Elite |
Elite | 1975-1976 |
|
1996-2001 Ford Explorer |
Explorer | 1996-2001 |
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1969-1983 Ford F-100 |
F-100 | 1969-1983 |
|
1975-1996 Ford F-150 |
F-150 | 1975-1996 |
|
1969-1974, 1977-1997 Ford F-250 |
F-250 | 1969-1974, 1977-1997 |
|
1972-1997 Ford F-350 |
F-350 | 1972-1997 |
|
1968-1970 Ford Fairlane |
Fairlane | 1968-1970 |
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1978-1979 Ford Fairmont |
Fairmont | 1978-1979 |
|
1968-1970 Ford Falcon |
Falcon | 1968-1970 |
|
1968-1974 Ford Galaxie 500 |
Galaxie 500 | 1968-1974 |
|
1972-1976 Ford Gran Torino |
Gran Torino | 1972-1976 |
|
1975-1980 Ford Granada |
Granada | 1975-1980 |
|
1968-1986 Ford LTD |
LTD | 1968-1986 |
|
1987-1991 Ford LTD Crown Victoria |
LTD Crown Victoria | 1987-1991 |
|
1971-1977 Ford Maverick |
Maverick | 1971-1977 |
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1968-1973, 1979, 1983-1985, 1995 Ford Mustang |
Mustang | 1968-1973, 1979, 1983-1985, 1995 |
|
1975-1978 Ford Mustang II |
Mustang II | 1975-1978 |
|
1969-1972 Ford Ranch Wagon |
Ranch Wagon | 1969-1972 |
|
1968-1979 Ford Ranchero |
Ranchero | 1968-1979 |
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1977-1981, 1983-1988 Ford Thunderbird |
Thunderbird | 1977-1981, 1983-1988 |
|
1968-1976 Ford Torino |
Torino | 1968-1976 |
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1980, 1982-1987 Lincoln Continental |
Continental | 1980, 1982-1987 |
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1980-1983 Lincoln Mark VI |
Mark VI | 1980-1983 |
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1984-1987 Lincoln Mark VII |
Mark VII | 1984-1987 |
|
1981-1990 Lincoln Town Car |
Town Car | 1981-1990 |
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1977-1980 Lincoln Versailles |
Versailles | 1977-1980 |
|
1979, 1982-1985 Mercury Capri |
Capri | 1979, 1982-1985 |
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1987 Mercury Colony Park |
Colony Park | 1987 |
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1968-1969, 1971-1977 Mercury Comet |
Comet | 1968-1969, 1971-1977 |
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1968-1981, 1983-1988 Mercury Cougar |
Cougar | 1968-1981, 1983-1988 |
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1968-1971 Mercury Cyclone |
Cyclone | 1968-1971 |
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1978, 1980-1991 Mercury Grand Marquis |
Grand Marquis | 1978, 1980-1991 |
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1971-1973, 1978-1982 Mercury Marquis |
Marquis | 1971-1973, 1978-1982 |
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1975-1980 Mercury Monarch |
Monarch | 1975-1980 |
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1968-1976 Mercury Montego |
Montego | 1968-1976 |
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1970-1974 Mercury Monterey |
Monterey | 1970-1974 |
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1997-2001 Mercury Mountaineer |
Mountaineer | 1997-2001 |
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1978-1979 Mercury Zephyr |
Zephyr | 1978-1979 |

Ford Racing was founded in 1901 and is the high-performance division of Ford Motor Company that specializes in performance upgrades for their vehicle lineup. It was also the name used for all of its factory-backed motorsport activity.
Today, the company has changed the name to Ford Performance but had kept that tradition of providing the highest quality of products.
Racing HeritageFord Racing has been actively participating in motorsport racing since the 1900s. They have used this to promote their brand and show the people what their vehicles can do when it comes to performance.
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