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Cylinder Head Pricing

Market data for 296,209 cylinder head listings shows a median price of 349.95.

What you'll usually pay

$350 typical price
Most are between$20โ€“$899
Brand new$205
Used$400
On sale now296,209

๐Ÿ’ก Used ones cost about 96% more here.

๐Ÿ‘‰ In short easy summary

Used units command a premium at 400.48 compared to 204.51 for new. High value is found in Aluminum materials (+57%) and AFR branded heads (+98%), while Private Label options offer the steepest discount at -79%.

๐Ÿ’š Best value for your money

Brodix 477 on sale$50.99 ยท 85% cheaper
Private Label 3,576 on sale$72.53 ยท 79% cheaper
Aftermarket Branded 80,141 on sale$147 ยท 58% cheaper
Edelbrock 27,342 on sale$159 ยท 54% cheaper
ARP 9,255 on sale$163 ยท 53% cheaper

Price by brand

Brodix
$50.99-85%
Edelbrock
$159-54%
ARP
$163-53%
Chevrolet
$321-8%
Ford
$350
AFR
$693+98%

Why? Prices vary significantly by performance tier, from Brodix at 50.99 to AFR at 693.

Price by material

Not Specified
$306-12%
Cast Iron
$436+25%
Aluminum
$550+57%

Why? Aluminum heads command a premium at 550.47 compared to Cast Iron at 436.05.

Price by type

Cylinder Head
$276-21%
Not Specified
$310-11%
Cylinder Head Assembly
$462+32%

Why? Full assemblies are more expensive at 461.5 than basic cylinder heads at 275.59.

Price by brand type

Private Label
$72.53-79%
Aftermarket Branded
$147-58%
Unbranded
$290-17%
Not Specified
$306-12%
Genuine OEM
$380+9%

Why? Genuine OEM parts (380) cost significantly more than Private Label alternatives (72.53).

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Common questions

What is the price difference between new and used cylinder heads?

Used cylinder heads have a median price of 400.48, while new ones are lower at 204.51.

Which material is more expensive on average?

Aluminum cylinder heads are more expensive with a median of 550.47 compared to 436.05 for Cast Iron.

How do Genuine OEM prices compare to Aftermarket Branded options?

Genuine OEM heads have a median price of 380, whereas Aftermarket Branded heads are 147.31.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $20โ€“$899, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked August 12, 2026.