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The Best Way to Buy Used Cylinder Heads Online

Looking for "used engine cylinder heads near me"? We offer high-quality, crack-free OEM cylinder heads that are fully inspected for flatness and valvetrain integrity. Fast shipping across New Jersey and nationwide.

Surface Flatness

Deck surfaces are checked with a precision straight edge for warpage.

Valvetrain Inspected

Camshaft journals, valves, and springs are verified intact.

Close up of a tested used engine cylinder head with clean valves and combustion chambers

Quality Used Engine Heads You Can Trust

A blown head gasket, a snapped timing belt, or severe overheating can warp or crack a cylinder head, leading to total engine failure. At Falcon Car Parts, we specialize in providing genuine used cylinder heads that offer the perfect, cost-effective solution for your top-end engine rebuild.

Every used cylinder head in our inventory is carefully removed from low-mileage donor engines. We rigorously inspect the combustion chambers for cracks, check the deck surface for warpage, and ensure the camshaft journals are not scored from oil starvation.

  • Crack Inspected: Thoroughly checked to ensure no internal coolant or oil leaks.
  • OEM Castings: Superior heat dissipation and flow compared to cheap aftermarket heads.
  • Complete Assemblies: Many heads come fully loaded with valves and camshafts.

Fast Delivery for Used Cylinder Heads in NJ

Located in Clifton, NJ, Falcon Car Parts is perfectly positioned to provide rapid shipping for used cylinder heads in New Jersey. When an engine is torn apart in a shop bay, time is money. We prioritize getting your heavy engine components delivered quickly and securely.

From local machine shops in Jersey City to engine builders nationwide, we securely package these heavy aluminum and iron castings to ensure they arrive undamaged.

Rapid Tri-State Shipping

Secure packaging for heavy engine parts!

Cylinder Heads for Every Engine Configuration

From efficient 4-cylinder commuter cars to massive V8 trucks, we stock the exact factory head castings your engine requires.

SOHC / DOHC Heads

Standard on most modern vehicles. These aluminum heads are typically sold complete with the overhead camshafts, valves, and springs installed.

OHV (Pushrod) Heads

Common on traditional American V8s and trucks (like the Chevy LS or Ford standard V8). These cast iron or aluminum heads contain valves and springs, while the cam remains in the block.

Diesel Cylinder Heads

Heavy-duty cast iron heads built to withstand extreme compression ratios and heat. Thoroughly checked for valve seat recession and cracking.

Our 6-Point Quality Check for Cylinder Heads

An engine rebuild is a major investment. Every used cylinder head sold by Falcon Car Parts passes the following strict standards:

  • 1. Visual Crack Inspection: We closely examine the areas between the valve seats and spark plug holes where heat cracks most commonly develop.
  • 2. Deck Flatness Check: The mating surface is checked with a machinist's straight edge. Extremely warped heads are immediately recycled.
  • 3. Valvetrain Verification: We ensure that valves are not bent (especially in interference engines that suffered a broken timing belt).
  • 4. Camshaft Journal Inspection: For OHC heads, we inspect the aluminum journals to ensure they are smooth and not scored by oil starvation.
  • 5. Thread Integrity: Spark plug holes, exhaust manifold stud holes, and cam cap threads are checked to ensure they are not stripped.
  • 6. Coolant Passage Review: Water jackets are inspected for heavy calcium buildup or extreme corrosion that could restrict engine cooling.

Common Questions About Buying Used Cylinder Heads

The cylinder head sits on top of the engine block. It houses the combustion chambers, intake and exhaust valves, and often the camshafts. It seals the cylinders to build compression for the engine to run.

Prices generally range from $150 to $600 for standard 4-cylinder or V6 heads, while heavy-duty diesel heads or high-performance V8 heads can cost $800 or more.

Most modern OHC (Overhead Cam) cylinder heads are sold complete with the valves, springs, retainers, and camshafts installed. Older OHV (pushrod) heads are usually sold with valves and springs, but no cams. Please confirm your exact needs when requesting a quote.

Common symptoms include chronic engine overheating, thick white smoke from the exhaust, coolant mixing with engine oil (milky oil), and low cylinder compression causing misfires.

Yes. We inspect and test our cylinder heads to ensure they do not have internal cracks in the coolant jackets or combustion chambers, ensuring a solid, leak-free casting.

While we check our heads for extreme warpage with a precision straight edge, it is a standard industry best practice to have a local machine shop perform a light resurface (decking) prior to installation to ensure a perfect head gasket seal.

OEM cylinder heads are cast from high-quality aluminum or iron mixtures designed to handle factory heat cycles. Cheap aftermarket castings are notorious for poor flow characteristics, weak valve seats, and cracking under stress.

SOHC (Single Overhead Cam) heads use one camshaft to operate both intake and exhaust valves. DOHC (Double Overhead Cam) heads use two separate camshafts per head, offering better airflow and high-RPM performance.

No. You must never reuse a head gasket. When installing a replacement cylinder head, you must purchase a brand-new head gasket and new torque-to-yield head bolts to ensure a proper seal.

Since we are based in Clifton, NJ, we offer rapid 1-2 day delivery for local machine shops and mechanics, and fast, secure nationwide freight or heavy-parcel shipping for out-of-state customers.