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Cylinder Head

Cylinder Head




- The cylinder head is made of low pressure cast aluminum.
- Each combustion chamber in the cylinder head is a compact, pent roof design. The spark plug is located at the center of the combustion chamber, which contributes to creation of a wide "squish area" for increased combustion efficiency.
- The two intake and two exhaust valves are arranged on opposite sides for a cross-flow feature.
- As a design feature, the exhaust port of adjacent cylinders are joined to a single port, aiming at decreasing heat dissipation and accelerate activation of the catalytic converter.
- The cylinder head gasket is a metallic gasket. The gasket is highly resistant to heat and maintains high level of sealing performance for a long period.