1956 Chevrolet Corvette Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads

Essential 1956 Chevrolet Corvette Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads

Sealed Power – Engine Push Rod (Part No.RP-3182)

Engine Push Rod

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$2.49
Sealed Power« parts provide innovative designs, use leading edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.
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Mr. Gasket – Cylinder Head Dowel Pins (Part No.4377)

Cylinder Head Dowel Pins

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$17.79
Big Block Chevrolet tubular head dowel, .638/.639 inch o.d. (outer diameter) by 1/2 inch. Packaged two per set. These hard to find dowel pins are precision machined then case hardened for accurate alignment in engine assembly.

Product Features:
  • Precision Machined
  • Case Hardened
  • Give Accurate Alignment
  • 2 Per Set
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Felpro – Cylinder Head Gasket: Embossed Steel, Without Head Bolts (Part No.7733 SH-1)

Cylinder Head Gasket: Embossed Steel, Without Head Bolts

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$15.99
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • Provides the robust seal needed to contain peak combustion pressures and temperatures
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
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Felpro – CYLINDER HEAD BOLT SET (Part No.ES 72220)

CYLINDER HEAD BOLT SET

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$46.99
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
  • Avoid risk associated with re-use of T-T-Y (torque to yield) head bolts
  • Validated for fit, form and function
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
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Sealed Power – Engine Rocker Arm Kit (Part No.R-826)

Engine Rocker Arm Kit

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$3.49
Sealed Power parts provide innovative designs, use leading-edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.

Product Features:
  • Complete rocker arm assembly
  • 1 Arm
  • 1 Ball
  • 1 Nut
  • Utilizes ISO & QS certified manufacturing
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Dorman – Lock Nut, Type 8, 7/16-20 In., GM (sold by each) (Part No.693-022)

Lock Nut, Type 8, 7/16-20 In., GM (sold by each)

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$3.49
This engine rocker arm nut is designed to match the fit and function of the original part on specified vehicles. Made of quality materials, it is engineered for reliable performance.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this engine rocker arm nut matches the fit and function of the factory part on specified years, makes and models
  • Ideal solution – this nut is a reliable replacement for an original part that is missing or has failed due to fatigue
  • Durable construction – this part is made from quality materials to ensure reliable performance and long service life
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Sure-Lock Rocker Arm Nuts (Part No.920G)

Ultra Seal: Sure-Lock Rocker Arm Nuts

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$64.19
These are high quality nuts with allen set screws to provide you with that positive lock needed for Race or original equipment Rocker Arms.

Product Features:
  • They Are Zinc Dichromate Plated Steel
  • They Have Black Oxide Coated Set Screws
  • Keeps Rocker Arms Positively Locked
  • (16) Rocker Arm Nuts w/ Locks 3/8″-24 Threads
  • Includes Locks and Hex Wrench
  • Shank O.D. .603″
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Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Competition Screw-In Rocker Arm Studs (Part No.1075)

Ultra Seal: Competition Screw-In Rocker Arm Studs

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$94.99
Mr. Gasket competition screw-in rocker arm studs are manufactured from heat treated black oxide coated Grade 8 steel. Ideal for high performance street and race applications.

Product Features:
  • Black Oxide Coated Grade 8 Steel
  • Kit Contains 16 Studs
  • Easy To Install
  • Heat Treated Steel
  • Prevents Stud Flexing
  • Black Plated Finish
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Sealed Power – Engine Rocker Arm Ball (Part No.MR-1783)

Engine Rocker Arm Ball

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$0.65
Sealed Power« parts provide innovative designs, use leading edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.
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Felpro – Cylinder Head Gasket Set (Part No.HS 7733 SH-2)

Cylinder Head Gasket Set

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$35.49
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • Head sets contain gaskets and seals necessary for a valve grind or head reconditioning job
  • Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit and premium seal
  • Premium quality parts you can trust
  • Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
  • Contains all the parts needed to complete the repair unless otherwise noted
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Felpro – Cylinder Head Gasket Set (Part No.HS 9284 PT-2)

Cylinder Head Gasket Set

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$261.99
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • NO RETORQUE DESIGN – Steel core helps eliminate the need for retorquing head bolts
  • STRONG AND DURABLE – Features graphite or reinforced fiber facing material and steel armor for strength and durability
  • DESIGNED FOR IMPERFECT SEALING SURFACES – Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment to help seal imperfect sealing surfaces
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Mr. Gasket – Aluminum Valve Cover (Part No.6854)

Aluminum Valve Cover

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$179.99
High quality valve covers that help you solve rocker clearance issues. Great for when you just can’t seem to stop those thin steel ones from leaking oil. Good for high performance street, drag and oval track racing. They feature an extended sealing lip to positively locate and secure the gasket and stop it from moving to eliminate oil leaks. These Mr. Gasket covers are precision die cast for light weight and a perfect fit.

Product Features:
  • Fits small block Chevy engines
  • Polished cast aluminum construction
  • Tall design cover for added rocker clearance
  • Sold as a pair
  • Stops Gasket From Moving
  • A Perfect Fit
  • Beautifully Polished To A High Luster
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MTC – Valve Cover (Part No.A3160685630MTC)

Valve Cover

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$150.65
Valve Cover

Mr. Gasket – Chrome Valve Cover Wing Bolts (Part No.9824)

Chrome Valve Cover Wing Bolts

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$15.99
Chrome-plated for beauty and durability, wing bolts make valve cover removal fast & easy. They are precision-engineered and feature extra-long threads to accommodate Mr. Gasket re-usable valve cover gasket & custom valve covers.

Product Features:
  • Fits Chevy V8
  • Standard Y Top 1/4 In-20 X 5/8 in L
  • Chrome Plated Steel
  • Overall Length: 4.64″
  • Installed Length: 4.00″
  • Pack of 4
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ARP Auto Racing – ARP Cylinder Head Stud Kit (Part No.234-4301)

ARP Cylinder Head Stud Kit

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$316.99
ARP only uses premium grade 8740 alloy and a proprietary ARP2000 alloy that are rated for superior to “aircraft” quality alloy steels. Secondly, each stud is placed vertically into special racks and precisely heat-treated to 200,000 psi for the 8740 material and 220,000 psi for the ARP2000 material. This procedure ensures complete heat penetration and the results are far superior to those lesser quality studs from other manufacturers who just dump pieces in a basket and hope for the best. 

Product Features:
  • 1/2″ 12-Point, 3/16″ Allen Socket Size(s)
  • 8740 Chromoly
  • Black Oxide
  • Small Block Chevy
  • Sold As A Kit
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ARP Auto Racing – ARP Cylinder Head Stud Kit (Part No.234-4317)

ARP Cylinder Head Stud Kit

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$449.99
ARP only uses premium grade 8740 alloy and a proprietary ARP2000 alloy that are rated for superior to “aircraft” quality alloy steels. Secondly, each stud is placed vertically into special racks and precisely heat-treated to 200,000 psi for the 8740 material and 220,000 psi for the ARP2000 material. This procedure ensures complete heat penetration and the results are far superior to those lesser quality studs from other manufacturers who just dump pieces in a basket and hope for the best. 

Product Features:
  • 3/8″ 12-Point, 9/16″ 12-Point, 1/8″ Allen, 3/16″ Allen Socket Size(s)
  • 8740 Chromoly
  • Black Oxide
  • 2004-Up Chevy LS1, LS6, 5.7/6.0L
  • Sold As A Kit
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Competition Cams – SUPER VALVE LOCKS, 3/8" 1 ST (Part No.612-16)

SUPER VALVE LOCKS, 3/8" 1 ST

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$553.99
Inside tang-to-taper relationship held tightly for repeatable valve spring installed heights

Product Features:
  • For simplicity, any Super Lock fits any COMP Cams 10° retainer – just choose the correct lock for you valve size and application
  • Super Locks are recommended in all race applications
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Sealed Power – Engine Valve Spring Retainer Keeper (Part No.VK-115)

Engine Valve Spring Retainer Keeper

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$0.43
Sealed Power® parts provide innovative designs, use leading edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.

Product Features:
  • Unsurpassed quality that you can trust
  • Uses leading edge materials
  • State-of-the-art manufacturing
  • Exacting tolerances
  • Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
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ACDelco – Active Fuel Management Valve Lifter (Part No.12645725)

Active Fuel Management Valve Lifter

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$76.99
ACDelco GM Original Equipment Engine Valve Lifters automatically help maintain a ‘zero’ valve lash condition to help prevent valve train noise and unnecessary valve train component wear, and are GM-recommended replacements for your vehicle’s original components. These original equipment valve lifters have been manufactured to fit your GM vehicle, providing the same performance, durability, and service life you expect from General Motors.

Product Features:
  • Adjusts the valves on your vehicle’s engine for proper performance
  • GM-recommended replacement part for your GM vehicle’s original factory component
  • Offering the quality, reliability, and durability of GM OE
  • Manufactured to GM OE specification for fit, form, and function
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Competition Cams – LIFTERS, LS SERIES OE STYLE HYD RLR 1 ST (Part No.850-16)

LIFTERS, LS SERIES OE STYLE HYD RLR 1 ST

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$284.99
COMP Cams Hydraulic Roller Lifters are a performance upgrade for stock hydraulic roller lifters or retro-fit hydraulic roller lifters for non-roller blocks. The roller wheel decreases friction and increases longevity when compared to flat tappet lifters. Hydraulic roller lifters can handle much more aggressive cam profiles than flat tappets unlocking performance potential.

Product Features:
  • .842″ diameter; 122g weight; 2.66″ seat height
  • Performance replacement for stock hydraulic roller lifters or retro-fit hydraulic roller lifters for non-roller blocks
  • Decrease friction and increase longevity when directly compared to flat tappet lifters
  • Accept much more aggressive cam profiles than flat tappet lifters will allow
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Edelbrock – Hold-Down Tab Kits for Big-Block Chevy 5" long (Qty 7) (Part No.4414)

Hold-Down Tab Kits for Big-Block Chevy 5" long (Qty 7)

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$27.99
The Edelbrock #4414 valve cover hold-down kits may be used on all Edelbrock and similar design chrome valve covers, our Elite Series and Elite II valve covers, our Classic Series valve covers and our Victor Series valve covers.

Product Features:
  • Not For Center Bolt Covers
  • Steel Material
  • For Big-Block Chevy
  • Chrome Finish
  • Set of 7
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Felpro – Engine Valve Cover Load Spreader Set (Part No.ES 72676)

Engine Valve Cover Load Spreader Set

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$34.49
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
  • Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
  • Includes all parts needed to complete the repair
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Edelbrock – Small-Block Chevy E-Street Cylinder Head 70cc Pair (Part No.5073)

Small-Block Chevy E-Street Cylinder Head 70cc Pair

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$1268.99
The Edelbrock #5073 E-Street cylinder heads are designed for use with 1955-1986 Small-Block Chevy applications. The Edelbrock E-Street cylinder heads offer American made quality and affordable performance. E-Street cylinder heads feature as-cast ports and

Product Features:
  • Complete Pair For Hydraulic Flat Tappet
  • 70cc Combustion Chamber Volume
  • 2.02cc Intake/60cc Exhaust Runner Volume
  • 2.02 in. Intake/1.6 in. Exhaust Valve Diameter
  • 0.562 in. Deck Thickness
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Edelbrock – Small-Block Chevy E-Street Cylinder Heads 64cc (Part No.5089)

Small-Block Chevy E-Street Cylinder Heads 64cc

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$1229.99
The Edelbrock #5089 E-Street cylinder heads are designed for use with 1955-1986 Small-Block Chevy applications. The Edelbrock E-Street cylinder heads offer American made quality and affordable performance. E-Street cylinder heads feature as-cast ports and

Product Features:
  • Complete Pair For Hydraulic Flat Tappet
  • 64cc Combustion Chamber Volume
  • 2.02cc Intake/60cc Exhaust Runner Volume
  • 2.02 in. Intake/1.6 in. Exhaust Valve Diameter
  • 0.562 in. Deck Thickness
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Edelbrock – Small-Block Chevy E-Series Cylinder Head E-210 Flat Tappet Camshaft (Part No.5085)

Small-Block Chevy E-Series Cylinder Head E-210 Flat Tappet Camshaft

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$1575.99
The Edelbrock #5085 E-210 Cylinder heads are designed for use with 1955-1986 Small-Block Chevy applications. The Edelbrock E-Series cylinder heads are a step up in affordable performance from our E-Street line. They feature larger runners for increased ai

Product Features:
  • Complete Pair For Hydraulic Flat Tappet
  • 64cc Combustion Chamber Volume
  • 210cc Intake/75cc Exhaust Runner Volume
  • 2.08 in. Intake/1.6 in. Exhaust Valve Diameter
  • 0.562 in. Deck Thickness
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Edelbrock – Valve Seat for S/B Chevy heads with 1.60" Valves (Part No.9710)

Valve Seat for S/B Chevy heads with 1.60" Valves

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$18.99
Product Features:
  • Valve Seats
  • Performer Series
  • 50-State Street Legal
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Edelbrock – Valve Seat for B/B Chevy heads with 2.19" Valves (Part No.9716)

Valve Seat for B/B Chevy heads with 2.19" Valves

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$22.99
Product Features:
  • 2.19 in.
  • Ductile Iron Material
  • Intake
  • Sold Individually
  • Made In The USA
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1956 Chevrolet Corvette Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1956 Chevrolet Corvette. Maybe you just need a couple of Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 37 different Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads in our inventory ranging from $0.43 to $1,575.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1956 Chevrolet Corvette running smoothly.

Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads are only as good as their brand. We stock 6 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1956 Chevrolet Corvette. Sealed Power, Felpro, and Mr. Gasket are just some of the brands we stock. Search for brands you know or compare prices and reviews to help you decide!

We know you’ll find the perfect Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads for your 1956 Chevrolet Corvette, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 94 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Chrome Valve Cover Wing Bolts with 4.4 stars and Engine Rocker Arm Kit with 3.8 stars.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads to keep your 1956 Chevrolet Corvette rolling for years to come, look no further. Shop online and have your products shipped direct to your door, or pick up at the nearest Advance Auto Parts location today!

Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads Brands To Make Your 1956 Chevrolet Corvette Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1956 Chevrolet Corvette demands trusted brand parts and products to keep it running. Many trusted brands of Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads make up Advance Auto Parts’ inventory, and all are ready to help make your Corvette the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads brands and parts.

FAQs for 1956 Chevrolet Corvette Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads

What are the most purchased Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads for the 1956 Chevrolet Corvette?

Out of 37 Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads for the 1956 Chevrolet Corvette, the most popular in our inventory are:
Engine Valve Lifter
from $13.99
(15)
Engine Valve Lifter
Engine Valve Lifters
Engine Push Rod
from $2.99
(5)
Engine Push Rod
Push Rods
Engine Rocker Arm Nut
from $0.95
(4)
Engine Rocker Arm Nut
Rocker Arm Nuts

What are the top-rated 1956 Chevrolet Corvette Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads?

Top-rated Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads for your 1956 Chevrolet Corvette based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Chrome Valve Cover Wing Bolts
from $15.99
(9)
Chrome Valve Cover Wing Bolts
“good”
Engine Rocker Arm Kit
from $3.49
(6)
Engine Rocker Arm Kit
“The rocker was what i needed and was hard to find. You guys helped out well and were right in the neighborhood thanks”
Engine Valve Spring Retainer Keeper
from $0.43
(2)
Engine Valve Spring Retainer Keeper
“I would purchase again”