1955 Pontiac Safari Performance Engines

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Keep Your 1955 Pontiac Safari in Top Shape with Quality Performance Engines

Whether you’re repairing or upgrading your Performance Engine, using high-quality parts is key to keeping your 1955 Pontiac Safari looking sharp and performing at its best. At Advance Auto Parts we carry a wide selection of dependable options, including Performance Engine Camshafts, Performance Engine Camshaft and Lifter Kits, and Performance Engine Valve Stem Seal Sets. Whether you’re replacing a damaged part or enhancing your truck’s style and protection, you’ll find exactly what you need to get the job done right.

Competitive Prices and Extensive Inventory

The average price for a 1955 Pontiac Safari Performance Engine at Advance Auto Parts is around $280.99, with a range that starts at $31.99 and goes up to $451.99. With 6 options in stock from 2 trusted brands, finding the right fit is easy. Popular picks like Competition Cams Valve Seals, 503-16, Competition Cams Mutha’ Thumpr 235/249 Hydraulic Flat Cam, 51-601-5, and Competition Cams Thumpr 227/241 Hydraulic Flat Cam, 51-600-5 start at just $223.99 and offer a great balance of form and function.

Explore Related Parts

While you’re upgrading or replacing your Performance Engine, don’t forget to check out other key components like Performance Exhaust Products and Performance Ignition Products. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re here to help you keep your 1955 Pontiac Safari in peak condition, inside and out.

Essential 1955 Pontiac Safari Performance Engines

Competition Cams – Competition Cams Xtreme Energy 212/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit, K51-221-4 (Part No.K51-221-4)

Competition Cams Xtreme Energy 212/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit, K51-221-4

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$600.99
Featuring a quicker valve opening, the Xtreme Energy camshaft profile provides increased responsiveness and more area under the lift curve than older, slower grinds. Designed to increase performance without sacrificing driveability and creature comforts.
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Competition Cams – Competition Cams Thumpr 227/241 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit, CL51-600-5 (Part No.CL51-600-5)

Competition Cams Thumpr 227/241 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit, CL51-600-5

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$451.99
Designed to deliver an aggressive, hard-hitting exhaust note at idle, the Thumpr camshaft series from COMP Cams also delivers excellent horsepower gains and a broad torque curve. A perfect choice for muscle cars and street rods.
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Edelbrock – Edelbrock Performer-Plus Camshaft Kit, 2157 (Part No.2157)

Edelbrock Performer-Plus Camshaft Kit, 2157

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$376.99
“Edelbrock Performer-Plus Camshaft No: 2157 is designed for 350-455 Pontiac V8 engines and produce optimum torque from the low-end to the mid-range. Performer-Plus camshafts should be matched with Performer manifolds for vehicles operating from off-idle to 5500 rpm. The Performer-Plus No: 2157 is a smooth idling cam for daily drivers, trucks, vans, RVs and 4x4s. You can expect a major improvement in throttle response and torque. In the manifold section you’ll find torque graphs showing the power gains from Performer manifolds and Performer-Plus cams. All camshafts include flat tappet lifters (except for cams designed for use with stock roller lifters), assembly lube and instructions. This cam produced 387HP and 439 Ft Lbs of Torque when paired with Performer intake manifold No: 2156 and Performer RPM cylinder heads No: 60599. Camshaft specifications: – Intake duration: 204 Degrees – Exhaust duration: 214 Degrees – Intake lift: .420″” – Exhaust lift: .442″” – Lobe separation: 110 Degree – Intake Center Line: 105 Degree – Vacuum: 15″””
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Mr. Gasket – Mr. Gasket High Performance Thermostat – 160 Degree Brass & Copper, 4363 (Part No.4363)

Mr. Gasket High Performance Thermostat - 160 Degree Brass & Copper, 4363

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$31.99
Mr. Gasket High Performance Thermostats are designed to resist large variations of coolant pressure at high RPM (revolutions per minute). This allows them to fully open at correct temperature consistently regardless of engine RPM. The design also provides the high flow that engines operated a higher RPM need. This thermostat also features a copper/brass construction to further resist corrosion. Mr. Gasket High Performance / High Flow Thermostats are suitable for street, drag race, or oval track applications.
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Competition Cams – Competition Cams Big Mutha’ Thumpr 243/257 Hydraulic Flat Cam, 51-602-5 (Part No.51-602-5)

Competition Cams Big Mutha' Thumpr 243/257 Hydraulic Flat Cam, 51-602-5

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$325.99
Designed to deliver an aggressive, hard-hitting exhaust note at idle, the Thumpr camshaft series from COMP Cams also delivers excellent horsepower gains and a broad torque curve. A perfect choice for muscle cars and street rods.
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Competition Cams – Competition Cams Xtreme Energy 224/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam, 51-223-4 (Part No.51-223-4)

Competition Cams Xtreme Energy 224/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam, 51-223-4

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$309.99
HYDRAULIC – Xtreme Energy: Good for street machines, slightly rough idle. 2000+ stall.
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Competition Cams – Competition Cams Magnum 244/244 Hydraulic Flat Cam, 51-240-4 (Part No.51-240-4)

Competition Cams Magnum 244/244 Hydraulic Flat Cam, 51-240-4

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$309.99
An older member of the COMP Cams grind family, the Magnum series of camshafts offers excellent performance gains over stock without the added wear and tear associated with more aggressive camshafts.
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Competition Cams – Competition Cams Mutha’ Thumpr 235/249 Hydraulic Flat Cam, 51-601-5 (Part No.51-601-5)

Competition Cams Mutha' Thumpr 235/249 Hydraulic Flat Cam, 51-601-5

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$325.99
Designed to deliver an aggressive, hard-hitting exhaust note at idle, the Thumpr camshaft series from COMP Cams also delivers excellent horsepower gains and a broad torque curve. A perfect choice for muscle cars and street rods.
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Competition Cams – Competition Cams Thumpr 227/241 Hydraulic Flat Cam, 51-600-5 (Part No.51-600-5)

Competition Cams Thumpr 227/241 Hydraulic Flat Cam, 51-600-5

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$325.99
Designed to deliver an aggressive, hard-hitting exhaust note at idle, the Thumpr camshaft series from COMP Cams also delivers excellent horsepower gains and a broad torque curve. A perfect choice for muscle cars and street rods.
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Competition Cams – Competition Cams Magnum 230/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam, 51-234-4 (Part No.51-234-4)

Competition Cams Magnum 230/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam, 51-234-4

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$309.99
An older member of the COMP Cams grind family, the Magnum series of camshafts offers excellent performance gains over stock without the added wear and tear associated with more aggressive camshafts.
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Competition Cams – Competition Cams High Energy 206/206 Hydraulic Flat Cam, 51-229-3 (Part No.51-229-3)

Competition Cams High Energy 206/206 Hydraulic Flat Cam, 51-229-3

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$297.99
Ideal for use with mainly stock components like rocker arms, intake manifolds, cylinder heads, compression ratio, torque converters and rear gear ratios, the High Energy camshaft grind family is a great choice for street performance applications.
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Competition Cams – Competition Cams Xtreme Energy 212/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam, 51-221-4 (Part No.51-221-4)

Competition Cams Xtreme Energy 212/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam, 51-221-4

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$309.99
Featuring a quicker valve opening, the Xtreme Energy camshaft profile provides increased responsiveness and more area under the lift curve than older, slower grinds. Designed to increase performance without sacrificing driveability and creature comforts,
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Competition Cams – Competition Cams Xtreme Energy 230/236 Hydraulic Flat Cam, 51-224-4 (Part No.51-224-4)

Competition Cams Xtreme Energy 230/236 Hydraulic Flat Cam, 51-224-4

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$309.99
HYDRAULIC – Xtreme Energy: High performance street, very strong mid-range, headers and 2200+ stall.
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Competition Cams – Competition Cams Magnum 224/224 Hydraulic Flat Cam, 51-233-4 (Part No.51-233-4)

Competition Cams Magnum 224/224 Hydraulic Flat Cam, 51-233-4

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$309.99
An older member of the COMP Cams grind family, the Magnum series of camshafts offers excellent performance gains over stock without the added wear and tear associated with more aggressive camshafts.
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Competition Cams – Competition Cams High Energy 212/212 Hydraulic Flat Cam, 51-230-3 (Part No.51-230-3)

Competition Cams High Energy 212/212 Hydraulic Flat Cam, 51-230-3

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$297.99
Ideal for use with mainly stock components like rocker arms, intake manifolds, cylinder heads, compression ratio, torque converters and rear gear ratios, the High Energy camshaft grind family is a great choice for street performance applications.
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Competition Cams – Competition Cams Xtreme Energy 240/246 Hydraulic Flat Cam, 51-225-4 (Part No.51-225-4)

Competition Cams Xtreme Energy 240/246 Hydraulic Flat Cam, 51-225-4

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$309.99
Featuring a quicker valve opening, the Xtreme Energy camshaft profile provides increased responsiveness and more area under the lift curve than older, slower grinds. Designed to increase performance without sacrificing driveability and creature comforts,
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Competition Cams – Competition Cams Valve Seals, 503-16 (Part No.503-16)

Competition Cams Valve Seals, 503-16

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$223.99
COMP Cams offers a complete line of valve stem seals, from the umbrella seals to the positive-stop Teflon seal. These seals are a must to keep unwanted oil from entering the combustion chamber through the clearance in the valve guides. The umbrella seal is normally used when a larger-than-stock diameter spring is used, in the case of a double spring, the positive-stop Teflon seal is used. The umbrella seals require no machining, but with the Teflon seal it is necessary to disassemble the heads and machine the top of the guide with a special .530 diameter cutter. Whenever you are planning an engine overhaul or a cam change, don’t forget the valve seals.
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Most Popular Performance Engine Camshafts for 1955 Pontiac Safaris

Enhance your 1955 Pontiac Safari with one of the 3 Performance Engine Camshafts we have in stock, starting at just $325.99.

Competition Cams – Competition Cams Mutha’ Thumpr 235/249 Hydraulic Flat Cam, 51-601-5 (Part No.51-601-5)

Competition Cams Mutha' Thumpr 235/249 Hydraulic Flat Cam, 51-601-5

from

$325.99
Designed to deliver an aggressive, hard-hitting exhaust note at idle, the Thumpr camshaft series from COMP Cams also delivers excellent horsepower gains and a broad torque curve. A perfect choice for muscle cars and street rods.
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Competition Cams – Competition Cams Thumpr 227/241 Hydraulic Flat Cam, 51-600-5 (Part No.51-600-5)

Competition Cams Thumpr 227/241 Hydraulic Flat Cam, 51-600-5

from

$325.99
Designed to deliver an aggressive, hard-hitting exhaust note at idle, the Thumpr camshaft series from COMP Cams also delivers excellent horsepower gains and a broad torque curve. A perfect choice for muscle cars and street rods.
See More

Competition Cams – Competition Cams Big Mutha’ Thumpr 243/257 Hydraulic Flat Cam, 51-602-5 (Part No.51-602-5)

Competition Cams Big Mutha' Thumpr 243/257 Hydraulic Flat Cam, 51-602-5

from

$325.99
Designed to deliver an aggressive, hard-hitting exhaust note at idle, the Thumpr camshaft series from COMP Cams also delivers excellent horsepower gains and a broad torque curve. A perfect choice for muscle cars and street rods.
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Best-Selling 1955 Pontiac Safari Performance Engine Camshaft and Lifter Kit

Upgrade your Safari with our best-selling Performance Engine Camshaft and Lifter Kit.

Competition Cams – Competition Cams Thumpr 227/241 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit, CL51-600-5 (Part No.CL51-600-5)

Competition Cams Thumpr 227/241 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit, CL51-600-5

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$451.99
Designed to deliver an aggressive, hard-hitting exhaust note at idle, the Thumpr camshaft series from COMP Cams also delivers excellent horsepower gains and a broad torque curve. A perfect choice for muscle cars and street rods.
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Top-Quality Performance Engine Valve Stem Seal Sets for 1955 Pontiac Safaris

Choose a high-quality OEM or aftermarket Performance Engine Valve Stem Seal Set for Pontiac Safaris and enjoy top-notch performance from $223.99.

Competition Cams – Competition Cams Valve Seals, 503-16 (Part No.503-16)

Competition Cams Valve Seals, 503-16

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$223.99
COMP Cams offers a complete line of valve stem seals, from the umbrella seals to the positive-stop Teflon seal. These seals are a must to keep unwanted oil from entering the combustion chamber through the clearance in the valve guides. The umbrella seal is normally used when a larger-than-stock diameter spring is used, in the case of a double spring, the positive-stop Teflon seal is used. The umbrella seals require no machining, but with the Teflon seal it is necessary to disassemble the heads and machine the top of the guide with a special .530 diameter cutter. Whenever you are planning an engine overhaul or a cam change, don’t forget the valve seals.
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Our Top Pick for a 1955 Pontiac Safari Performance Engine Coolant Thermostat

Invest in a durable Performance Engine Coolant Thermostat for your 1955 Pontiac, knowing you’re getting trusted brands and expert craftsmanship.

Mr. Gasket – Mr. Gasket High Performance Thermostat – 160 Degree Brass & Copper, 4363 (Part No.4363)

Mr. Gasket High Performance Thermostat - 160 Degree Brass & Copper, 4363

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$31.99
Mr. Gasket High Performance Thermostats are designed to resist large variations of coolant pressure at high RPM (revolutions per minute). This allows them to fully open at correct temperature consistently regardless of engine RPM. The design also provides the high flow that engines operated a higher RPM need. This thermostat also features a copper/brass construction to further resist corrosion. Mr. Gasket High Performance / High Flow Thermostats are suitable for street, drag race, or oval track applications.
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FAQs for 1955 Pontiac Safari Performance Engines

What are the best-selling Performance Engines for 1955 Pontiac Safaris?

Out of 6 Performance Engines that fit 1955 Pontiac Safaris, the following parts are the top sellers:

What’s the price range for 1955 Pontiac Safari Performance Engines?

The prices of Performance Engines for the 1955 Pontiac Safari range from $31.99 up to $451.99 for the most premium parts.

What is the average price of a Performance Engine for a 1955 Pontiac Safari?

The average price for Performance Engines for the 1955 Pontiac Safari is $280.99. Keep in mind the variety of part types within our Performance Engine category, where you are likely to find a wide range of prices across a variety of parts and components.

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Performance Engines for other Pontiac Safari model years?

Yes, we carry Performance Engines for 7 model years of Pontiac Safaris between 1958 and 1965. The following model years are the most popular for Performance Engine purchases: 1965, 1964, 1963, 1962, 1961, 1960, 1959, and 1958.

What are the cheapest Performance Engines for my 1955 Pontiac Safari?

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Performance Engines for any other 1955 Pontiac models?

Yes. We stock Performance Engines for 2 other popular 1955 Pontiac models. Some of the most popular are 1955 Catalina Performance Engines, 1955 Star Chief Performance Engines, and 1955 Chieftain Performance Engines.

What are the top-rated Performance Engines that fit the 1955 Pontiac Safari?

The one 1955 Pontiac Safari Performance Engine we have in stock is the Mr. Gasket High Performance Thermostat – 160 Degree Brass & Copper, 4363. It is rated 4 stars and costs $31.99.

What types of Performance Engines do you sell for my 1955 Pontiac Safari?

As of 8/2/26, these are some of the most in-demand types of Performance Engines for a 1955 Pontiac Safari:

Can I get help with 1955 Pontiac Safari Performance Engine orders?

Contact our customer support team by chat or phone, through the help desk page, where you can find instant answers about Pontiac Performance Engines and more.

What is your return policy for Pontiac Safari Performance Engines?

Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new Pontiac Safari Performance Engines and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.