1958 Pontiac Safari Performance Engines

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Keep Your 1958 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 1958 Pontiac Safari looking sharp and performing at its best. At Advance Auto Parts we carry a wide selection of dependable options, including Performance Engine Coolant Thermostats, Performance Engine Valve Stem Seal Sets, and Performance Engine Camshaft and Lifter Kits. 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 1958 Pontiac Safari Performance Engine at Advance Auto Parts is around $131.93, with a range that starts at $10.99 and goes up to $429.99. With 9 options in stock from 2 trusted brands, finding the right fit is easy. Popular picks like High Performance Thermostat, VALVE SEALS, 11/32" TEFLON 1 ST, and 16 Springs start at just $32.49 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 Ignition Products and Performance Valve Covers. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re here to help you keep your 1958 Pontiac Safari in peak condition, inside and out.

Essential 1958 Pontiac Safari Performance Engines

Mr. Gasket – High Performance Thermostat (Part No.4365)

High Performance Thermostat

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$32.49
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.

Product Features:
  • Opens At 195 Degrees
  • Designed to Resist Large Variations of Coolant Pressure at High RPM
  • Fully Opens at Correct Temperature Consistently Regardless of Engine RPM
  • For High Performance Street, Drag Race, and Oval Track
  • Copper & Brass Construction – Resists Corrosion
  • High Flow
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Edelbrock – Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16) (Part No.9724)

Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16)

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$106.99
Product Features:
  • Use W/ Valve Springs Part #5822, 5882, 5896, 5872, 5867, 5812, 5857
  • Set of 16
  • 1.50 in. Outside Diameter
  • Steel Material
  • Black Oxide Finish
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Competition Cams – Thumpr 227/241 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit (Part No.CL51-600-5)

Thumpr 227/241 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit

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$429.99
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.

Product Features:
  • Early intake valve opening and long exhaust duration create optimum overlap for powerful, hard-hitting exhaust note.
  • Best with aftermarket converters and more rear gear.
  • Three unique cam designs for each application that deliver excellent horsepower gains and broad torque curve; perfect choice for muscle cars and street rods.
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Competition Cams – High Energy 218/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit (Part No.K51-232-3)

High Energy 218/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit

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$574.99
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.

Product Features:
  • Good blend of efficiency and performance.
  • Perfect choice for performance street rebuilds.
  • Work well with mainly stock components such as rockers, manifolds, heads, compression, torque converters and gears.
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Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 224/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit (Part No.CL51-223-4)

Xtreme Energy 224/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit

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$416.99
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.

Product Features:
  • Excellent performance in street carbureted applications.
  • More vacuum allows an increase in duration for improved performance and assists power brakes.
  • Quicker opening lobe profiles deliver increased responsiveness and more area under the lift curve.
  • Best performance with aftermarket intake manifolds, headers, lower gear ratios etc.
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Competition Cams – Magnum 224/224 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit (Part No.CL51-233-4)

Magnum 224/224 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit

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$403.99
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.

Product Features:
  • Best with aftermarket torque converters and 9.5:1 compression.
  • Great high RPM power.
  • Easy on valve train parts.
  • Can be used with mild ratio rocker arms and traditional performance valve springs.
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Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 218/224 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit (Part No.CL51-222-4)

Xtreme Energy 218/224 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit

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$403.99
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.

Product Features:
  • Excellent performance in street carbureted applications.
  • More vacuum allows an increase in duration for improved performance and assists power brakes.
  • Quicker opening lobe profiles deliver increased responsiveness and more area under the lift curve.
  • Best performance with aftermarket intake manifolds, headers, lower gear ratios etc.
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Competition Cams – Magnum 230/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit (Part No.CL51-234-4)

Magnum 230/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit

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$403.99
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.

Product Features:
  • Best with aftermarket torque converters and 9.5:1 compression.
  • Great high RPM power.
  • Easy on valve train parts.
  • Can be used with mild ratio rocker arms and traditional performance valve springs.
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Competition Cams – Valve Seals, O-Ring 11/32" 1 St (Part No.501-16)

Valve Seals, O-Ring 11/32" 1 St

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$223.99
VALVE SEALS, O-RING 11/32″ 1 ST
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Competition Cams – VALVE SEALS, 11/32" TEFLON 1 ST (Part No.503-16)

VALVE SEALS, 11/32" TEFLON 1 ST

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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.

Product Features:
  • Work with .530″ guides and 11/32″ valve stem diameter
  • Valve stem oil seals keep unwanted oil from entering the combustion chamber
  • Several different types of valve seals are offered
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Most Popular Performance Engine Coolant Thermostat for 1958 Pontiac Safaris

Enhance your 1958 Pontiac Safari with this popular Performance Engine Coolant Thermostat we have in stock, for $32.49.

Mr. Gasket – High Performance Thermostat (Part No.4365)

High Performance Thermostat

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$32.49
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.

Product Features:
  • Opens At 195 Degrees
  • Designed to Resist Large Variations of Coolant Pressure at High RPM
  • Fully Opens at Correct Temperature Consistently Regardless of Engine RPM
  • For High Performance Street, Drag Race, and Oval Track
  • Copper & Brass Construction – Resists Corrosion
  • High Flow
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Best-Selling 1958 Pontiac Safari Performance Engine Valve Stem Seal Set

Upgrade your Safari with our best-selling Performance Engine Valve Stem Seal Set.

Competition Cams – VALVE SEALS, 11/32" TEFLON 1 ST (Part No.503-16)

VALVE SEALS, 11/32" TEFLON 1 ST

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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.

Product Features:
  • Work with .530″ guides and 11/32″ valve stem diameter
  • Valve stem oil seals keep unwanted oil from entering the combustion chamber
  • Several different types of valve seals are offered
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Top-Quality Performance Engine Camshaft and Lifter Kits for 1958 Pontiac Safaris

Choose a high-quality OEM or aftermarket Performance Engine Camshaft and Lifter Kit for Pontiac Safaris and enjoy top-notch performance from $429.99.

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

Thumpr 227/241 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit

from

$429.99
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.

Product Features:
  • Early intake valve opening and long exhaust duration create optimum overlap for powerful, hard-hitting exhaust note.
  • Best with aftermarket converters and more rear gear.
  • Three unique cam designs for each application that deliver excellent horsepower gains and broad torque curve; perfect choice for muscle cars and street rods.
See More

Top Picks for 1958 Pontiac Safari Performance Engine Push Rods

Invest in one of our 2 durable Performance Engine Push Rods for your 1958 Pontiac, knowing you’re getting trusted brands and expert craftsmanship.

Competition Cams – High Energy 9.146" Long, 5/16" Diameter Pushrod Set (Part No.7851-16)

High Energy 9.146" Long, 5/16" Diameter Pushrod Set

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$43.99
High Energy 9.146" Long, 5/16" Diameter Pushrod Set

Competition Cams – Magnum 9.130" Long, .080" Wall, 5/16" Diameter Pushrod (Part No.7262-1)

Magnum 9.130" Long, .080" Wall, 5/16" Diameter Pushrod

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$15.99
Magnum 9.130" Long, .080" Wall, 5/16" Diameter Pushrod

Our Performance Engine Valve Spring Retainer for 1958 Pontiac Safaris

Make a smart move for your 1958 Pontiac Safari with our Performance Engine Valve Spring Retainer for $10.99.

Competition Cams – 10 Degree Steel Retainer for 26120 Beehive Spring (Part No.795-1)

10 Degree Steel Retainer for 26120 Beehive Spring

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$10.99
10 Degree Steel Retainer for 26120 Beehive Spring

FAQs for 1958 Pontiac Safari Performance Engines

What are the best-selling Performance Engines for 1958 Pontiac Safaris?

Out of 9 Performance Engines that fit 1958 Pontiac Safaris, the following parts are the top sellers:

What’s the price range for 1958 Pontiac Safari Performance Engines?

The prices of Performance Engines for the 1958 Pontiac Safari range from $10.99 up to $429.99 for the most premium parts.

What is the average price of a Performance Engine for a 1958 Pontiac Safari?

The average price for Performance Engines for the 1958 Pontiac Safari is $131.93. 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 1955 and 1965. The following model years are the most popular for Performance Engine purchases: 1965, 1964, 1963, 1962, 1961, 1960, and 1955.

What are the cheapest Performance Engines for my 1958 Pontiac Safari?

The cheapest 1958 Pontiac Safari Performance Engines we carry are:

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Performance Engines for any other 1958 Pontiac models?

Yes. We stock Performance Engines for 4 other popular 1958 Pontiac models. Some of the most popular are 1958 Bonneville Performance Engines and 1958 Catalina Performance Engines.

What types of Performance Engines do you sell for my 1958 Pontiac Safari?

As of 3/1/26, these are some of the most in-demand types of Performance Engines for a 1958 Pontiac Safari:

Can I get help with 1958 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.