NEW CAST 1981–1984 Toyota 22R Street Performer Series Cylinder Head
Fits 1981–1984 Toyota 2.4L SOHC 22R (Tall Deck) (Non-Turbo)
The Red Line Street Performer Series cylinder head is engineered for enthusiasts who demand exceptional street performance without sacrificing reliability. Designed around Red Line's performance camshaft technology, this cylinder head delivers significantly improved airflow, superior valve control, and increased horsepower throughout the RPM range while maintaining the durability required for daily driving and weekend adventures.
Unlike other aftermarket cylinder heads, this is a completely new casting produced by Toyota's original OEM cylinder head manufacturer using the original Toyota casting molds. While many aftermarket cylinder heads are reverse engineered from worn factory castings, Red Line Engine Builders offers a casting manufactured from the original tooling, ensuring OEM-quality fit, superior casting integrity, and long-term reliability.
Each Street Performer Series cylinder head is professionally Street Port & Polished, increasing airflow while maintaining excellent port velocity for outstanding throttle response and broad, usable power. Whether you're building a street truck, prerunner, weekend cruiser, or performance 4x4, the Street Performer Series provides the airflow needed to unlock the full potential of your Toyota 22R.
Pair this cylinder head with your choice of Red Line performance camshaft and roller rocker arm conversion (Add to Cart). The Street Performer Series is fully compatible with the 282, 294, and 318 Roller Camshaft Conversions, providing the ideal foundation for serious naturally aspirated performance.
Premium Valvetrain Components
Every Street Performer Series cylinder head is assembled using Ferrea one-piece stainless steel intake and exhaust valves, providing exceptional strength, superior heat resistance, and outstanding durability under high-RPM operation.
Each valve is precision ground and hand lapped during assembly to maximize valve-to-seat contact, improving compression, combustion efficiency, sealing, and heat transfer.
Unlike the OEM and Torquer Series, the Street Performer utilizes high-performance bronze valve guides, offering superior lubrication characteristics, improved heat dissipation, reduced valve stem wear, and increased stability during aggressive engine operation.
Valve control is handled by 135 lb dual valve springs, providing excellent control at elevated engine speeds while supporting the more aggressive lift and acceleration rates of the Red Line roller camshaft lineup.
Together, these premium valvetrain components provide exceptional durability, stable valve motion, and the reliability required for high-performance street engines.
Premium Valve Seat Materials
The valve seat's primary job is to transfer heat from the valve into the cylinder head, helping prevent burned valves, valve seat recession, and premature wear.
To maximize durability and cooling efficiency, Red Line Engine Builders uses premium valve seat materials specifically chosen for the intake and exhaust operating environments.
Intake valve seats are manufactured from a high-strength iron and chromium alloy treated with magnesium, allowing them to work harden during service while providing excellent heat transfer and wear resistance.
Exhaust valve seats are manufactured from premium 410 stainless steel, providing exceptional resistance to high exhaust temperatures while maintaining superior sealing characteristics throughout the life of the engine.
Together these premium materials provide outstanding heat dissipation, long-lasting valve sealing, improved compression retention, and exceptional reliability for aggressive street performance.
Street Port & Polish
Every Street Performer Series cylinder head receives Red Line's professionally developed Street Port & Polish program.
Each intake and exhaust port is reshaped to improve airflow while maintaining the proper cross-sectional area needed for excellent air velocity. Short-side radius transitions are refined, bowl areas are blended, casting imperfections are removed, and the ports are hand finished to produce consistent airflow across every cylinder.
The result is increased horsepower, improved throttle response, stronger mid-range power, and a wider usable RPM range without sacrificing drivability.
Designed specifically around the Red Line roller camshaft program, the Street Performer Series provides the airflow necessary to maximize the performance of the 282, 294, and 318 Roller Camshaft Conversions.
Included Components
• New OEM-quality cylinder head casting
• Manufactured using Toyota's original OEM casting molds
• Professionally Street Port & Polished
• Ferrea one-piece stainless steel intake valves
• Ferrea one-piece stainless steel exhaust valves
• Precision ground and hand-lapped valves
• Premium iron-chromium intake valve seats with magnesium treatment
• Premium 410 stainless steel exhaust valve seats
• High-performance bronze valve guides
• 135 lb dual valve springs
• Valve stem seals
• Fully assembled and ready for installation
Complete Your Build (Add to Cart)
• Red Line Performance Camshaft
• Red Line Roller Rocker Arm Conversion
• ARP Head Stud Kit
• Dual Row Timing Set
• Complete Gasket Set
• Water Pump
• Oil Pump
Applications
• High-performance street builds
• Weekend cruisers
• Street trucks
• Off-road performance vehicles
• Naturally aspirated performance engines
• Complete performance engine builds
Additional Parts Required (Not Included)
• Head gasket
• Head bolts or studs
• Rocker arm shafts
• Valve cover gasket
• Intake manifold gasket
• Exhaust manifold gasket
Notes
• Designed for naturally aspirated (non-turbo) Toyota 22R engines.
• Compatible with the Red Line 282, 294, and 318 Roller Camshaft Conversions.
• Camshaft and roller rocker arm conversion sold separately (Add to Cart).
• Professional installation is recommended.
The Red Line Street Performer Series Cylinder Head is the perfect choice for enthusiasts looking to maximize the performance of their Toyota 22R while maintaining excellent street manners and long-term reliability. With premium Ferrea stainless valves, bronze valve guides, 135 lb dual valve springs, and professionally developed Street Port & Polish, this cylinder head provides the airflow, durability, and precision required to take full advantage of Red Line's roller camshaft technology.