{"product_id":"6-0-power-stroke-iron-coretm-cylinder-heads","title":"6.0 Power Stroke Iron Core™ Cylinder Heads","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1lyeosh\" data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"110\"\u003e6.0 Power Stroke Iron Core™ Cylinder Heads\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1lyeosh\" data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"110\"\u003eSmarter Airflow. OEM Runner Integrity. Real Measured Results.\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"220\"\u003eNot every cylinder head needs oversized ports or aggressive race-style modifications to improve performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"463\"\u003eThe DDPM Iron Core™ cylinder head program for the 6.0 Power Stroke was developed around a different philosophy — improve airflow where the engine needs it most while preserving OEM runner design, casting integrity, and long-term reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"692\"\u003eRather than enlarging runners or chasing peak airflow through extensive port reshaping, Iron Core focuses on improving valve curtain efficiency and chamber airflow using controlled CNC chamber development and valve unshrouding.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"880\"\u003eThe result is a direct bolt-on OEM+ cylinder head that retains OEM-style airflow behavior while delivering measurable airflow improvement through carefully engineered chamber refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"911\"\u003eIron Core is not a race head.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"941\"\u003eIt was never intended to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"1166\"\u003eIron Core was developed for 6.0 Power Stroke owners seeking improved airflow and improved breathing efficiency while maintaining the drivability, response, and reliability expected from OEM-style cylinder head architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1305\"\u003eAt DDPM, we believe smarter airflow often comes from improving the airflow path the engine already has rather than radically changing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003eThat philosophy became Iron Core™.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\r\\n\r\\n\u003chr data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1346\"\u003e\r\\n\r\\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1xtaxcx\" data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1372\"\u003eWhy Choose Iron Core™?\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1544\"\u003eFactory 6.0 Power Stroke cylinder heads are capable castings, but like many OEM designs they are engineered around production requirements and broad operating conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1727\"\u003eWhile the factory runner architecture performs well for street and towing use, airflow surrounding the valve can become partially restricted by chamber geometry and valve shrouding.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1854\"\u003eThis restriction limits valve curtain efficiency and reduces how effectively the cylinder head can utilize available airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"1856\" data-end=\"1963\"\u003eRather than redesigning the entire intake tract, DDPM focused on a more controlled and repeatable solution:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003eCNC chamber optimization and valve unshrouding.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2247\"\u003eBy refining chamber geometry surrounding the intake and exhaust valves, Iron Core improves airflow where the valve first interacts with the chamber while preserving OEM-style runner architecture and maintaining casting integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2383\"\u003eThe result is measurable airflow improvement without transforming the cylinder head into a large-port or heavily modified race design.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"2385\" data-end=\"2487\"\u003eOne of the defining characteristics of the Iron Core™ program is what we intentionally did not change.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"2489\" data-end=\"2618\"\u003eUnlike aggressive porting programs that enlarge runners or reshape the intake tract, Iron Core retains OEM-style runner geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"2620\" data-end=\"2641\"\u003eThis was intentional.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"2643\" data-end=\"2684\"\u003eLarge ports are not automatically better.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"2686\" data-end=\"2858\"\u003eIn many street, towing, and work-truck applications, oversized runners can reduce port velocity and alter the airflow behavior that makes OEM-style runner design effective.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"2860\" data-end=\"2897\"\u003eIron Core takes a different approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"2899\" data-end=\"3046\"\u003eRather than enlarging the entire runner, DDPM focused on improving airflow where the restriction begins — surrounding the valve and chamber itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"3048\" data-end=\"3161\"\u003eThis preserves runner efficiency while improving airflow through precision chamber and valve curtain development.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"3163\" data-end=\"3257\"\u003eThe result is improved breathing efficiency while retaining OEM-style airflow characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\r\\n\r\\n\u003chr data-start=\"3259\" data-end=\"3262\"\u003e\r\\n\r\\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1lj0zu3\" data-start=\"3264\" data-end=\"3309\"\u003eCNC Chamber Development \u0026amp; Valve Unshrouding\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"3311\" data-end=\"3385\"\u003eAirflow begins the moment air approaches the valve and enters the chamber.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"3387\" data-end=\"3533\"\u003eThis region surrounding the valve is commonly known as the valve curtain area, and its efficiency plays a major role in cylinder head performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"3535\" data-end=\"3691\"\u003eIn many OEM cylinder heads, chamber shape surrounding the valves can partially restrict airflow and limit how effectively air enters and exits the cylinder.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"3693\" data-end=\"3726\"\u003eThis is known as valve shrouding.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"3728\" data-end=\"3819\"\u003eIron Core addresses this through controlled CNC chamber optimization and valve unshrouding.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"3821\" data-end=\"3993\"\u003eRather than aggressively enlarging runners or radically modifying the port, DDPM carefully refines chamber geometry surrounding the valves using repeatable CNC development.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"3995\" data-end=\"4008\"\u003eThis process:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\r\\n\u003cul data-start=\"4010\" data-end=\"4215\"\u003e\r\\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wznudk\" data-start=\"4010\" data-end=\"4045\"\u003eImproves valve curtain efficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\r\\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1y8u8bf\" data-start=\"4046\" data-end=\"4081\"\u003eImproves airflow around the valve\u003c\/li\u003e\r\\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"l21c8b\" data-start=\"4082\" data-end=\"4110\"\u003eEnhances chamber breathing\u003c\/li\u003e\r\\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"19nm9ce\" data-start=\"4111\" data-end=\"4140\"\u003ePreserves OEM runner design\u003c\/li\u003e\r\\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uubypn\" data-start=\"4141\" data-end=\"4179\"\u003eMaintains OEM-style airflow behavior\u003c\/li\u003e\r\\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"o3vm5g\" data-start=\"4180\" data-end=\"4215\"\u003eAvoids oversized race-style ports\u003c\/li\u003e\r\\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"4217\" data-end=\"4268\"\u003eThe goal was never to create a radical ported head.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"4270\" data-end=\"4322\"\u003eThe goal was to create a smarter OEM+ cylinder head.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\r\\n\r\\n\u003chr data-start=\"4324\" data-end=\"4327\"\u003e\r\\n\r\\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1t34w8r\" data-start=\"4329\" data-end=\"4363\"\u003eDirect Bolt-On OEM Compatibility\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"4365\" data-end=\"4472\"\u003eThe DDPM Iron Core™ program was engineered with OEM compatibility and straightforward installation in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"4474\" data-end=\"4709\"\u003eThese cylinder heads are designed as a direct replacement solution for 6.0L Power Stroke owners seeking improved airflow and OEM-style reliability without introducing installation complexity or requiring extensive vehicle modification.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"4711\" data-end=\"4835\"\u003eIron Core retains OEM-style runner geometry and factory-style installation characteristics, making them an ideal choice for:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\r\\n\u003cul data-start=\"4837\" data-end=\"5059\"\u003e\r\\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"nj1zco\" data-start=\"4837\" data-end=\"4867\"\u003eOEM replacement applications\u003c\/li\u003e\r\\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"7zj4m3\" data-start=\"4868\" data-end=\"4889\"\u003eDaily driven trucks\u003c\/li\u003e\r\\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xt9hl1\" data-start=\"4890\" data-end=\"4916\"\u003eWork and towing vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\r\\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"x6b69o\" data-start=\"4917\" data-end=\"4943\"\u003eStock turbo combinations\u003c\/li\u003e\r\\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"qpjbvd\" data-start=\"4944\" data-end=\"4969\"\u003eMild performance builds\u003c\/li\u003e\r\\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"mh5r9d\" data-start=\"4970\" data-end=\"4995\"\u003eEngine rebuild projects\u003c\/li\u003e\r\\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"op11m0\" data-start=\"4996\" data-end=\"5059\"\u003eCustomers seeking improved airflow without aggressive porting\u003c\/li\u003e\r\\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"5061\" data-end=\"5076\"\u003eNo fabrication.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"5078\" data-end=\"5105\"\u003eNo extensive modifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"5107\" data-end=\"5142\"\u003eNo oversized race-port compromises.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"5144\" data-end=\"5312\"\u003eIron Core was designed to deliver improved airflow while maintaining the straightforward installation and drivability expected from a factory replacement cylinder head.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"5314\" data-end=\"5505\"\u003eWhether replacing worn factory heads or upgrading during an engine rebuild, Iron Core delivers a bolt-on OEM+ solution backed by CNC chamber development and real measured airflow improvement.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\r\\n\r\\n\u003chr data-start=\"5507\" data-end=\"5510\"\u003e\r\\n\r\\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"pz80ha\" data-start=\"5512\" data-end=\"5538\"\u003eReal Flow-Tested Results\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"5540\" data-end=\"5594\"\u003eAt DDPM, airflow claims are supported by real testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"5596\" data-end=\"5703\"\u003eIron Core development was validated using measured airflow testing and controlled cylinder head evaluation.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"5705\" data-end=\"5856\"\u003eRather than focusing exclusively on peak airflow, Iron Core was engineered around improving airflow efficiency while retaining OEM runner architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"5858\" data-end=\"6012\"\u003eMeasured testing demonstrated airflow improvement over stock 6.0 Power Stroke cylinder heads through controlled chamber development and valve unshrouding.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\r\\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1wgtehl\" data-start=\"6014\" data-end=\"6043\"\u003eIntake Airflow Improvement\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\\n\u003cul data-start=\"6045\" data-end=\"6214\"\u003e\r\\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"wgryyn\" data-start=\"6045\" data-end=\"6080\"\u003eImproved valve curtain efficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\r\\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jyd8pl\" data-start=\"6081\" data-end=\"6121\"\u003eImproved airflow surrounding the valve\u003c\/li\u003e\r\\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"en4563\" data-start=\"6122\" data-end=\"6159\"\u003eEnhanced low and mid-lift breathing\u003c\/li\u003e\r\\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rb08dl\" data-start=\"6160\" data-end=\"6214\"\u003eImproved airflow while retaining OEM runner geometry\u003c\/li\u003e\r\\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"115n83n\" data-start=\"6216\" data-end=\"6246\"\u003eExhaust Airflow Improvement\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\\n\u003cul data-start=\"6248\" data-end=\"6413\"\u003e\r\\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"16iwm1p\" data-start=\"6248\" data-end=\"6277\"\u003eImproved chamber evacuation\u003c\/li\u003e\r\\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bqc0tr\" data-start=\"6278\" data-end=\"6326\"\u003eEnhanced airflow surrounding the exhaust valve\u003c\/li\u003e\r\\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"iu3r6x\" data-start=\"6327\" data-end=\"6358\"\u003eImproved breathing efficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\r\\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"49cygd\" data-start=\"6359\" data-end=\"6413\"\u003eMeasurable gains without extensive port modification\u003c\/li\u003e\r\\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"6415\" data-end=\"6510\"\u003eThese gains are achieved without transforming the cylinder head into a large-port race casting.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"6512\" data-end=\"6537\"\u003eThat distinction matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"6539\" data-end=\"6618\"\u003eIron Core focuses on usable airflow and OEM compatibility, not simply peak CFM.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\r\\n\r\\n\u003chr data-start=\"6620\" data-end=\"6623\"\u003e\r\\n\r\\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"15grlpu\" data-start=\"6625\" data-end=\"6658\"\u003eReliability \u0026amp; Casting Integrity\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"6660\" data-end=\"6720\"\u003eAt DDPM, airflow means little if reliability is compromised.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"6722\" data-end=\"6774\"\u003eThat philosophy shaped Iron Core from the beginning.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"6776\" data-end=\"6838\"\u003eCylinder head durability depends on more than airflow numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"6840\" data-end=\"6879\"\u003eLong-term reliability is influenced by:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\r\\n\u003cul data-start=\"6881\" data-end=\"7001\"\u003e\r\\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"iokv3e\" data-start=\"6881\" data-end=\"6900\"\u003eCasting integrity\u003c\/li\u003e\r\\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"o84zfo\" data-start=\"6901\" data-end=\"6915\"\u003eSeat support\u003c\/li\u003e\r\\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"13hyb7f\" data-start=\"6916\" data-end=\"6931\"\u003eHeat transfer\u003c\/li\u003e\r\\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1drfchj\" data-start=\"6932\" data-end=\"6952\"\u003eMaterial retention\u003c\/li\u003e\r\\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"7kluw\" data-start=\"6953\" data-end=\"6975\"\u003eConsistent machining\u003c\/li\u003e\r\\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"nlqu70\" data-start=\"6976\" data-end=\"7001\"\u003eControlled modification\u003c\/li\u003e\r\\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"7003\" data-end=\"7084\"\u003eIron Core chamber refinement was intentionally developed around these principles.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"7086\" data-end=\"7239\"\u003eThe process focuses on controlled valve unshrouding and chamber development while preserving surrounding material and maintaining OEM-style architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"7241\" data-end=\"7268\"\u003eIron Core does not rely on:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\r\\n\u003cul data-start=\"7270\" data-end=\"7380\"\u003e\r\\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bhq0qt\" data-start=\"7270\" data-end=\"7294\"\u003eLarge-port enlargement\u003c\/li\u003e\r\\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nz137c\" data-start=\"7295\" data-end=\"7323\"\u003eAggressive chamber removal\u003c\/li\u003e\r\\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"7w2zt8\" data-start=\"7324\" data-end=\"7352\"\u003eExcessive material removal\u003c\/li\u003e\r\\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"k4ne0w\" data-start=\"7353\" data-end=\"7380\"\u003eRadical casting reshaping\u003c\/li\u003e\r\\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"7382\" data-end=\"7476\"\u003eThis controlled approach helps preserve the durability expected from OEM-style cylinder heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\r\\n\r\\n\u003chr data-start=\"7478\" data-end=\"7481\"\u003e\r\\n\r\\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"109toms\" data-start=\"7483\" data-end=\"7514\"\u003eDDPM Manufacturing Philosophy\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"7516\" data-end=\"7536\"\u003eConsistency matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"7538\" data-end=\"7610\"\u003eCylinder heads should perform consistently from one casting to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"7612\" data-end=\"7691\"\u003eThe Iron Core™ program uses repeatable CNC chamber development designed around:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\r\\n\u003cul data-start=\"7693\" data-end=\"7873\"\u003e\r\\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1w8y8vx\" data-start=\"7693\" data-end=\"7722\"\u003eRepeatable chamber geometry\u003c\/li\u003e\r\\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nmrqbm\" data-start=\"7723\" data-end=\"7755\"\u003eControlled airflow improvement\u003c\/li\u003e\r\\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"132r2ee\" data-start=\"7756\" data-end=\"7787\"\u003eConsistent production quality\u003c\/li\u003e\r\\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"xejwxp\" data-start=\"7788\" data-end=\"7807\"\u003eReduced variation\u003c\/li\u003e\r\\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"113yrj3\" data-start=\"7808\" data-end=\"7839\"\u003ePrecision chamber development\u003c\/li\u003e\r\\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"4rsl4b\" data-start=\"7840\" data-end=\"7873\"\u003eOEM-style fit and compatibility\u003c\/li\u003e\r\\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"7875\" data-end=\"8050\"\u003eRather than relying on inconsistent hand work or excessive material removal, Iron Core uses controlled CNC refinement designed around repeatability and production consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"8052\" data-end=\"8094\"\u003eThat process reflects the DDPM philosophy:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"8096\" data-end=\"8165\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"8096\" data-end=\"8165\"\u003eMeasured improvement. Controlled development. Real-world results.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\r\\n\r\\n\u003chr data-start=\"8167\" data-end=\"8170\"\u003e\r\\n\r\\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1jn9okq\" data-start=\"8172\" data-end=\"8192\"\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"8194\" data-end=\"8275\"\u003eIron Core™ was developed for customers seeking a smarter OEM-style cylinder head.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"8277\" data-end=\"8304\"\u003eIdeal applications include:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\r\\n\u003cul data-start=\"8306\" data-end=\"8465\"\u003e\r\\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1x7ldl\" data-start=\"8306\" data-end=\"8330\"\u003eOEM replacement trucks\u003c\/li\u003e\r\\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"5cvbmg\" data-start=\"8331\" data-end=\"8354\"\u003eDaily driven vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\r\\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"jf9ebx\" data-start=\"8355\" data-end=\"8376\"\u003eTowing applications\u003c\/li\u003e\r\\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qmiqw1\" data-start=\"8377\" data-end=\"8390\"\u003eWork trucks\u003c\/li\u003e\r\\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"qpjbvd\" data-start=\"8391\" data-end=\"8416\"\u003eMild performance builds\u003c\/li\u003e\r\\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"3fzexg\" data-start=\"8417\" data-end=\"8434\"\u003eEngine rebuilds\u003c\/li\u003e\r\\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bip6e3\" data-start=\"8435\" data-end=\"8465\"\u003eReliability-focused upgrades\u003c\/li\u003e\r\\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"8467\" data-end=\"8536\"\u003eIron Core is not intended to replace a fully ported performance head.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"8538\" data-end=\"8595\"\u003eThat is where Warpath™ and Black Label™ enter the lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"8597\" data-end=\"8683\"\u003eInstead, Iron Core serves as the OEM+ foundation within the DDPM cylinder head family.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\\n\r\\n\r\\n\u003chr data-start=\"8685\" data-end=\"8688\"\u003e\r\\n\r\\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"zjxypn\" data-start=\"8690\" data-end=\"8716\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1fi91d6\" data-start=\"8718\" data-end=\"8755\"\u003eDDPM 6.0 Iron Core™ Cylinder Heads\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\\n\u003cul data-start=\"8757\" data-end=\"9044\"\u003e\r\\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"7mxxlu\" data-start=\"8757\" data-end=\"8771\"\u003eNew castings\u003c\/li\u003e\r\\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"ri8f3p\" data-start=\"8772\" data-end=\"8798\"\u003eCNC chamber optimization\u003c\/li\u003e\r\\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qdd96n\" data-start=\"8799\" data-end=\"8830\"\u003eValve unshrouding development\u003c\/li\u003e\r\\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"13br4sb\" data-start=\"8831\" data-end=\"8867\"\u003eOEM-style runner geometry retained\u003c\/li\u003e\r\\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"eabfnk\" data-start=\"8868\" data-end=\"8897\"\u003eDirect bolt-on installation\u003c\/li\u003e\r\\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bwi915\" data-start=\"8898\" data-end=\"8928\"\u003eOEM compatibility maintained\u003c\/li\u003e\r\\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1a7hxmu\" data-start=\"8929\" data-end=\"8944\"\u003eVacuum tested\u003c\/li\u003e\r\\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wrc05b\" data-start=\"8945\" data-end=\"8965\"\u003ePrecision machined\u003c\/li\u003e\r\\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1i0bsq9\" data-start=\"8966\" data-end=\"9002\"\u003eAvailable O-ring machining options\u003c\/li\u003e\r\\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"x28mt3\" data-start=\"9003\" data-end=\"9044\"\u003eEngineered for OEM+ airflow enhancement\u003c\/li\u003e\r\\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\\n\r\\n\u003chr data-start=\"9046\" data-end=\"9049\"\u003e\r\\n\r\\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"hkd5a4\" data-start=\"9051\" data-end=\"9079\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1fksfk5\" data-start=\"9081\" data-end=\"9119\"\u003eAre Iron Core™ heads fully ported?\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\\n\u003cp data-start=\"9121\" 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