Cast Iron Cylinder Head | Heavy-duty trucks, older engines | Material: Cast Iron (density 7.2 g/cm³) Thermal Conductivity: 80 W/m·K Weight: 25kg (ISO 10001) | ▲▲ Durability: Withstands 500,000 cycles (ASTM E644) Cost-effective | ▲ Heavy weight impacts fuel efficiency Slower heat dissipation (▲▲ vs aluminum) |
Aluminum Alloy Cylinder Head | High-speed engines, performance vehicles | Material: Aluminum (2.7 g/cm³) Thermal Conductivity: 237 W/m·K Weight: 18kg (ISO 10001) | ▲▲ Lighter for better power-to-weight ratio Quicker heat dissipation | ▲ Lower durability (ASTM E644: 300,000 cycles) Higher cost (+30% vs cast iron) |
High-Performance Diesel Head | Racing, high-output engines | 8 valves/4 cylinders (▲▲) Ceramic-coated ports (wear resistance ASTM G99) Flow rate: 450 CFM (SAE J1100) | ▲▲▲ Power Output: +15% torque (ISO 14396) Reduced friction (▲) | ▲▲ Requires specialized maintenance Costly (+50% premium) |
Heavy-Duty Diesel Head (Base) | Standard trucks, commercial vehicles | Cast Iron construction 6 valves/4 cylinders ASTM E644 compliance (500,000 cycles) | ▲▲ Reliability in harsh conditions Cost-effective baseline solution | ▲ Limited airflow efficiency (320 CFM) Heavier than aluminum counterparts |
Custom Valve Configuration | Tuned engines, specialized builds | Adjustable valve timing (ISO 1050) Variable port sizes (▲) Material: Alloy 319 (ASTM A48) | ▲▲ Tailored performance for specific RPM ranges Enhanced customization | ▲▲ Requires expert installation Limited compatibility with stock systems |
Ceramic-Coated Cylinder Head | Industrial engines, extreme-duty use | Ceramic coating (wear resistance ASTM G99) 600°C operational limit (▲) Weight: 22kg (ISO 10001) | ▲▲▲ Longevity: 2x lifespan vs uncoated heads Reduced friction (▲▲) | ▲ Fragile under thermal shock High cost (+40% vs standard cast iron) |