1956 Chevrolet Nomad Performance Engines

Essential 1956 Chevrolet Nomad Performance Engines

FEL-PRO Performance – PERFORMANCE VALVE COVER GASKET SET (Part No.1602)

PERFORMANCE VALVE COVER GASKET SET

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$23.49
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

Product Features:
  • Die cut silicone rubber gaskets conform to out-of-flat covers
  • Great for on-again/off-again situations
  • Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.
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FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.1603)

Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set

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$23.49
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

Product Features:
  • Blue Stripe performance cork-rubber gaskets use cork particles evenly distributed throughout a rubber binder resulting in a compressible gasket without leak paths.
  • Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.
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FEL-PRO Performance – Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts (Part No.1004)

Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts

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$52.99
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

Product Features:
  • Fel-Pro Performance head gaskets accommodate the high cylinder pressures and cylinder head movement associated with performance engines.
  • Inserted within a stainless steel armor surrounding each cylinder, wire ring design provides highly concentrated sealing around the combustion chamber.
  • Raises combustion sealing force to roughly three times that of standard head gaskets.
  • Steel wire rings for the greatest combustion seal strength.
  • Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.
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FEL-PRO Performance – Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts (Part No.1010)

Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts

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$39.49
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

Product Features:
  • PROPRIETARY COATING – Nonstick anti-friction coating seals small surface imperfections
  • NO RETORQUE DESIGN – Steel core helps eliminate the need for retorquing head bolts
  • SUPERIOR SEAL – Precise embossed Printoseal sealing beads at all vital areas to eliminate leak paths
  • 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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FEL-PRO Performance – Cylinder Head Gasket: Multi-Layered Steel, Without Head Bolts (Part No.1003)

Cylinder Head Gasket: Multi-Layered Steel, Without Head Bolts

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$39.49
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

Product Features:
  • PROPRIETARY COATING – Nonstick anti-friction coating seals small surface imperfections
  • NO RETORQUE DESIGN – Steel core helps eliminate the need for retorquing head bolts
  • SUPERIOR SEAL – Precise embossed Printoseal sealing beads at all vital areas to eliminate leak paths
  • 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 – Water Pump (Part No.7011)

Water Pump

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$279.99
This high flow pump is chrome plated cast iron and will keep your engine cool while looking cool.

Product Features:
  • Chrome Plated Cast Iron
  • Heavy Duty Shaft & Bearings
  • Dual Pulley Bolt Pattern
  • Small Block Chevy – Short Style
  • Tested for reliability
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FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Timing Cover Gasket (Part No.2335)

Engine Timing Cover Gasket

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$20.29
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

Product Features:
  • Steel core gasket construction
  • Exclusive design permits significantly faster gasket installation while eliminating potential sealing leak paths.
  • Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.
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Mr. Gasket – Lts Throttle Cable Brkt Chev (Part No.9885)

Lts Throttle Cable Brkt Chev

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$14.99
The throttle cable bracket is designed for small block Chevy engines thru 1979 and is to be used in conjunction with the kick down cable Pn9886 for the Turbo 350 transmission. The throttle cable bracket mounts on the intake manifold and will hold cables with round or square mounts. It has a 2 inch adjustable range and is finished off in a beautiful chrome plating.

Product Features:
  • 2 in. adjustable range
  • Includes necessary hardware
  • Chrome plated
  • Individually packaged
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Mr. Gasket – Intake Manifold Bolts (Part No.6091)

Intake Manifold Bolts

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$32.09
These special Grade 8 intake manifold bolts feature a 12-point smaller-than-standard head and flange, and include special extra thick flat washers for optimum clamping pressures. They’re ideal for use where space is minimal, typical on larger runner race manifolds. These bolts and washers are bright zinc plated for protection and good looks.

Product Features:
  • Features 12-point Smaller-than-standard Bolt Head
  • Thick Flat Washers Distribute Optimum Clamp Load
  • Ideal Use Where Space Is Minimal On Race Manifolds
  • Bolts And Washers Zinc Plated For Protection
  • Zinc Plated For Protection
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Mr. Gasket – Super Intake Manifold Bolts (Part No.6081)

Super Intake Manifold Bolts

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$38.99
These grade 5 hex head bolts are black coated plated for protection and appearance. Hardened flat washers provide uniform torque and prevent galling on aluminum manifolds.

Product Features:
  • Assures Accurate Torque App
  • Prevents Galling Manifold
  • Grade 5 Material
  • Black Oxide Coasted
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Mr. Gasket – Intake Manifold Bolts (Part No.957G)

Intake Manifold Bolts

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$25.99
These grade 5 hex head bolts are brite zinc plated for protection and appearance. Hardened flat washers provide uniform torque & prevent galling on aluminum manifolds. Includes sixteen (16) 3/8 inch-16 x 1-1/4 inch bolts & washers

Product Features:
  • Zinc plated Grade 5 steel
  • Flat washers provide uniform clamp load and prevent galling on aluminum intake manifolds
  • Ideal For Minimal Space
  • 12-Point Head And Flange
  • Zinc Plated For Protection
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Edelbrock – C-357-B Triple-Deuce Manifold for S/B Chevy 4-Bolt Carb Pattern (Part No.5419)

C-357-B Triple-Deuce Manifold for S/B Chevy 4-Bolt Carb Pattern

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Product Features:
  • Designed for Idle to 5500 RPM
  • Manifold has a Balanced 180+ Firing Order
  • Contains Exhaust Gas Heat Riser
  • Offers Excellent Performance Potential
  • Front Oil Filler Tube Boss Included
  • Carburetor Center-to-Center Dimensions = 5-1/2 in
  • Also Available Polished PN[5419] But Not Fit HEI
  • Use Rochester 2GC (small 1-7/16 in bore)
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Edelbrock – Performer EPS Intake Manifold for 1955-86 Small-Block Chevy (Part No.2701)

Performer EPS Intake Manifold for 1955-86 Small-Block Chevy

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Product Features:
  • Maximizes Performance with Edelbrock Carburetors
  • Runners Tuned to Match Square Bore Carburetor
  • Maximizes Peak Torque Around 3500 RPM
  • Excellent Throttle Response and Mid-Range Power
  • For Idle to 5500 RPM Street-Driven Performance
  • Dual-Plane Low-Rise Intake w/180 deg. Firing Order
  • Prod. +5 HP and +9 ft/lbs. of Torque Over PN[2101]
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Edelbrock – Performer Small-Block Chevy Intake Manifold for Street Performance (Part No.3701)

Performer Small-Block Chevy Intake Manifold for Street Performance

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Product Features:
  • For Idle to 5500 RPM Street-Driven Performance
  • Dual-Plane Low-Rise Intake w/180 Deg Firing Order
  • Patented Runner Design Ensures Broad Torque Curve
  • Excellent Throttle Response and Mid-Range Power
  • 50-State Street Legal if Correct Carburetor Used
  • Accepts Late-Model Choke; Waterneck; and HEI
  • Accepts A/C And Alternator
  • Accepts Exhaust Heated Chokes and Accepts EGR
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Weiand – Team G Intake Manifold (Part No.7532)

Team G Intake Manifold

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$389.99
Team G Intake Manifold

Edelbrock – Performer RPM AIR-Gap Small Block Chevy Dual-Quad Intake Manifold (Part No.7525)

Performer RPM AIR-Gap Small Block Chevy Dual-Quad Intake Manifold

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$484.99
Air gap cooler and denser mixture for more power. Street and high performance compatible. Available in cast, polished and endurashine finish.

Product Features:
  • Based on C26 Low Profile with Unique Air Gap
  • Air Gap Cooler and Denser Mixture for More Power
  • 1.625 in. Taller Than Low-Profile PN[5425]
  • Also Available In EnduraShine Finish PN[75254]
  • Also Available As Complete Kit PN[2025/20254]
  • Best When Matched with Edelbrock 500cfm Carburetor
  • Use Fuel Line Kit PN[8088/8091]
  • Use Progressive Throttle Linkage Kit PN[7094]
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Weiand – Team G; Intake Manifold (Part No.7531)

Team G; Intake Manifold

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$999.99


Product Features:
  • Designed For Today’s Larger Cubic Inch Big Block
  • Perfect For Hard Core Drag Racers
  • Permanent Mold Casting Process
  • For Lighter And More Consistent Castings
  • Dyno Proven To Make 17hp More Than Competitors
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Weiand – X-CELerator; Intake Manifold (Part No.7547-1)

X-CELerator; Intake Manifold

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$259.99


Product Features:
  • 2000-6500 RPM Power Band
  • Single Plane/Open Plenum Design
  • No Provision For Divorced Or Hot Air Choke
  • Square Flange Carburetor Mounting
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FEL-PRO Performance – Oil Pan Gasket Set: High-Temperature Rubber-Coated Fiber, 5 Piece Set (Part No.1802)

Oil Pan Gasket Set: High-Temperature Rubber-Coated Fiber, 5 Piece Set

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Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

Product Features:
  • Felcoid/Plus gaskets have a fiber sheet core and a latex rubber coating to eliminate potential leakage paths. The core material resists crushing and splitting, while providing excellent blowout resistance.
  • With steel core to provide ultimate excellent blowout resistance.
  • Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.
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1956 Chevrolet Nomad Performance Engines

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1956 Chevrolet Nomad. Maybe you just need a couple of Performance Engines. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 17 different Performance Engines in our inventory ranging from $14.99 to $504.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1956 Chevrolet Nomad running smoothly.

Performance Engines are only as good as their brand. We stock 3 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1956 Chevrolet Nomad. Edelbrock, FEL-PRO Performance, 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 Performance Engines for your 1956 Chevrolet Nomad, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 16 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Intake Manifold Bolts with 4.6 stars and PERFORMANCE VALVE COVER GASKET SET with 5.0 stars.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Performance Engines to keep your 1956 Chevrolet Nomad 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!

Performance Engines Brands To Make Your 1956 Chevrolet Nomad Last

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

Popular Edelbrock Performance Engines

We carry Edelbrock parts in our stock across Performance Intake Manifolds categories, plus more. For a 1956 Chevrolet Nomad, our most popular Edelbrock Performance Engines include:
Performer EPS Intake Manifold for 1955-86 Small-Block Chevy
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Performer EPS Intake Manifold for 1955-86 Small-Block Chevy
Performance Intake Manifolds

FAQs for 1956 Chevrolet Nomad Performance Engines

What are the most purchased Performance Engines for the 1956 Chevrolet Nomad?

Out of 17 Performance Engines for the 1956 Chevrolet Nomad, the most popular in our inventory are:
Cylinder Head Gasket: Multi-Layered Steel, Without Head Bolts
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Cylinder Head Gasket: Multi-Layered Steel, Without Head Bolts
Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gaskets
Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts
from $52.99
(1)
Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts
Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gaskets
Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set
from $23.49
(1)
Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set
Performance Engine Valve Cover Gasket Sets

What are the top-rated 1956 Chevrolet Nomad Performance Engines?

Top-rated Performance Engines for your 1956 Chevrolet Nomad based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Intake Manifold Bolts
from $32.09
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Intake Manifold Bolts
“Excellent product.”
PERFORMANCE VALVE COVER GASKET SET
from $23.49
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PERFORMANCE VALVE COVER GASKET SET
“Great Quality Product”