Cummins ISX SOHC Cylinder Head — Stage 1 Through Stage 6
Available For: Cummins ISX (SOHC / Single Overhead Cam) Engines
Match the right cylinder head to your application with six available stages, from an economical fleet replacement up to a fire-ringed performance build. Options step up through Grey Iron and Compact Graphite Iron (CGI) castings, Inconel exhaust and intake valves, and stainless steel fire ring machining for a better head gasket seal. Use the chart below to compare stages and SKUs.
| Stage | SKU | Casting Material | Valves | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | 055843 | Grey Iron | Standard Exhaust/Intake | Great economical option for a fleet. |
| Stage 2 | 055599 | Grey Iron | Inconel Exhaust Valves | Upgraded exhaust valves on the exhaust side, to Inconel metal, to prevent dropping a valve. |
| Stage 3 | 056043 | Compact Graphite Iron (CGI) Casting | Exhaust Inconel Valves | CGI casting is more resistant to heat and preventing cracking, with upgraded valves to Inconel metal. Inconel is more resistant to heat, to prevent dropping a valve. |
| Stage 4 Best Value | 054886 | Compact Graphite Iron (CGI) Casting | Intake & Exhaust Inconel Valves | CGI casting is more resistant to heat and preventing cracking, along with Inconel valves — perfect for those looking for a strong head for a performance work truck. |
| Stage 5 Fire-Ringed | 054842 | Compact Graphite Iron (CGI) Casting | Exhaust Inconel Valves with Stainless Steel Fire Ring | Same as Stage 4, but with a fire ring on each cylinder to help better compress the head gasket for a better seal — best for high horsepower engines. |
| Stage 6 Fire-Ringed | 054389 | Compact Graphite Iron (CGI) Casting | Intake & Exhaust Inconel Valves with Stainless Steel Fire Ring | The strongest cylinder head we offer for working trucks — CGI, Inconel valves, and a fire ring to reduce the chance of cracking cylinder heads. |
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