1960 Pontiac Safari Performance Engines
Keep Your 1960 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 1960 Pontiac Safari looking sharp and performing at its best. At Advance Auto Parts we carry a wide selection of dependable options, including Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gaskets, Performance Engine Valve Springs, and Performance Engine Oil Pan Gaskets. 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 1960 Pontiac Safari Performance Engine at Advance Auto Parts is around $147.41, with a range that starts at $10.99 and goes up to $429.99. With 22 options in stock from 3 trusted brands, finding the right fit is easy. Popular picks like High Performance Thermostat, PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET, and Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set start at just $30.49 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 Fuel Systems and Performance Ignition Products. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re here to help you keep your 1960 Pontiac Safari in peak condition, inside and out.
Find Your Specific 1960 Pontiac Safari Performance Engines
Looking for the perfect Performance Engine for your 1960 Pontiac Safari? You’re in the right place. Below, you’ll find links to various types of Performance Engines that fit your vehicle. At Advance Auto Parts, we offer only the highest quality OEM and aftermarket Performance Engines, ensuring durability and a precise fit for your Pontiac Safari. Whether you’re driving a 1960 model or another popular model year like
1955,
1958,
1959,
1961,
1962,
1963,
1964, and
1965, we’ve got you covered. Purchasing Performance Engines from Advance Auto Parts is a smart choice, giving you access to trusted brands and parts built to perform. Below, you’ll find links to various types of Performance Engines that fit your vehicle.
Essential 1960 Pontiac Safari Performance Engines
Competition Cams – Engine Valve Spring (Part No.988-16)
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$119.99
Engine Valve Spring
Competition Cams – 10 Degree Steel Retainer for 26120 Beehive Spring (Part No.795-1)
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$10.99
10 Degree Steel Retainer for 26120 Beehive Spring
Mr. Gasket – High Performance Thermostat (Part No.4365)
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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.
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- 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
Mr. Gasket – High Performance Thermostat – 160 Degree Brass & Copper (Part No.4363)
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$29.99
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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- Opens at 160 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
Mr. Gasket – High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow (Part No.4364)
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$29.99
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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- Opens At 180 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
FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.1622)
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$34.99
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions
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- 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.
Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.5869)
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$42.99
Ultra-Seal is Mr. Gasket premium valve cover gasket material. It’s manufactured from a high density cork and rubber blend with a black latex coat applied to the outside to help seal minor flange irregularites and eliminate oil leakage. It creates a positive seal by controlled swelling of the gasket material when exposed to hot oil. For original equipment replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track use. Sold as a pair, these gaskets are .187 inch thick.
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- Manufactured from high-density cork /rubber blend gasket material
- A black latex rubber coating is applied to outside of gasket to help seal minor flange irregularities and eliminate the possibility of oil leakage
- Creates a positive seal by controlled swelling of the gasket material when exposed to hot engine oil
- For OE replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track
- .187″ thick
- Handles Ex Flange Pressure
- Forms Leak Proof Seal
- Black Latex Coating
FEL-PRO Performance – Performance Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.1623)
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$23.29
Fel-Pro® Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions.
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- 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.
Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 224/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit (Part No.CL51-223-4)
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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.
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- 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.
Competition Cams – High Energy 218/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit (Part No.CL51-232-3)
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$403.99
PONTIAC HYDRAULIC CAM AND LIFTER KIT – High Energy: Good low end and mid-range torque. Street performance, noticeable idle.
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- Cam and lifter kit for Pontiac engines
- CL-Kit includes cam, lifters, assembly lube, instructions and decals
- HYDRAULIC – High Energy: Good low end and mid-range torque. Street performance, noticeable idle.
- 268/268 Advertised Duration, 218/218 Duration @ .050″, .454″/.454″ Lift, 110 Lobe Separation
Competition Cams – Thumpr 227/241 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit (Part No.CL51-600-5)
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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.
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- 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.
Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 218/224 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit (Part No.CL51-222-4)
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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.
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- 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.
Competition Cams – Magnum 230/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit (Part No.CL51-234-4)
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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.
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- 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.
FEL-PRO Performance – PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET (Part No.1814)
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$30.49
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions
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- 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.
Edelbrock – Cylinder Head Gasket Set for Pontiac, 4.20" bore size (Part No.7381)
FEL-PRO Performance – Performance Cylinder Head Gasket (Part No.1016)
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$54.99
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions.
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- 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.
Popular 1960 Pontiac Safari Performance Engines Categories
Most Popular Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gasket for 1960 Pontiac Safaris
Enhance your 1960 Pontiac Safari with this popular Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gasket we have in stock, for $54.99.
FEL-PRO Performance – Performance Cylinder Head Gasket (Part No.1016)
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$54.99
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions.
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- 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.
Best-Selling 1960 Pontiac Safari Performance Engine Valve Spring
Upgrade your Safari with our best-selling Performance Engine Valve Spring.
Competition Cams – Engine Valve Spring (Part No.988-16)
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$119.99
Engine Valve Spring
Top-Quality Performance Engine Oil Pan Gaskets for 1960 Pontiac Safaris
Choose a high-quality OEM or aftermarket Performance Engine Oil Pan Gasket for Pontiac Safaris and enjoy top-notch performance from $30.49.
FEL-PRO Performance – PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET (Part No.1814)
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$30.49
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions
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- 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.
Top Picks for 1960 Pontiac Safari Performance Engine Coolant Thermostats
Invest in one of our 3 durable Performance Engine Coolant Thermostats for your 1960 Pontiac, knowing you’re getting trusted brands and expert craftsmanship.
Mr. Gasket – High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow (Part No.4364)
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$29.99
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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- Opens At 180 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
Mr. Gasket – High Performance Thermostat – 160 Degree Brass & Copper (Part No.4363)
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$29.99
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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- Opens at 160 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
Mr. Gasket – High Performance Thermostat (Part No.4365)
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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.
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- 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
Performance Engine Valve Cover Gasket Sets for 1960 Pontiac Safaris
Make a smart move for your 1960 Pontiac Safari with products all priced from $23.29 to $34.99.
FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.1622)
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$34.99
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions
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- 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.
FEL-PRO Performance – Performance Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.1623)
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$23.29
Fel-Pro® Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions.
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- 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.
FAQs for 1960 Pontiac Safari Performance Engines
What are the best-selling Performance Engines for 1960 Pontiac Safaris?
Out of 22 Performance Engines that fit 1960 Pontiac Safaris, the following parts are the top sellers:
- High Performance Thermostat (22903641) – $32.49
- PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET (19781419) – $30.49
- Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set (19781589) – $34.99
What’s the price range for 1960 Pontiac Safari Performance Engines?
The prices of Performance Engines for the 1960 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 1960 Pontiac Safari?
The average price for Performance Engines for the 1960 Pontiac Safari is $147.41. 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?
What are the cheapest Performance Engines for my 1960 Pontiac Safari?
The cheapest 1960 Pontiac Safari Performance Engines we carry are:
- 7 Degree Steel Retainer for 3/8" Valves with 1.500"-1.550" Spring (50289506) – $10.99
- 7 Degree Steel Retainer for 11/32" Valve with 1.437"-1.500" Spring (50289120) – $10.99
- 10 Degree Steel Retainer for 26120 Beehive Spring (50289146) – $10.99
- Performance Valve Cover Gasket Set (19781562) – $23.29
- High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow (17360033) – $29.99
Does Advance Auto Parts sell Performance Engines for any other 1960 Pontiac models?
Yes. We stock Performance Engines for 3 other popular 1960 Pontiac models. Some of the most popular are 1960 Bonneville Performance Engines, 1960 Catalina Performance Engines, 1960 Ventura Performance Engines, and 1960 Star Chief Performance Engines.
What types of Performance Engines do you sell for my 1960 Pontiac Safari?
As of 6/2/26, these are some of the most in-demand types of Performance Engines for a 1960 Pontiac Safari:
Can I get help with 1960 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.