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 Oil Pan Gaskets, and Performance Engine Coolant Thermostats. 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.
Top-Rated Performance Engines from Trusted Brands
Looking for a reliable Performance Engine? We’ve got you covered with options from brands you know and trust like Competition Cams. For example, Competition Cams Performance Engines start at just $223.99 with an average 4.1 star rating. With over 726 reviews and a solid 4 star average, you can shop with confidence knowing other Pontiac Safari owners approve.
Competitive Prices and Extensive Inventory
The average price for a 1960 Pontiac Safari Performance Engine at Advance Auto Parts is around $92.91, with a range that starts at $23.29 and goes up to $376.99. With 9 options in stock from 4 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
FEL-PRO Performance – PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET (Part No.1814)
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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 – Performer-Plus Camshaft Kit for Pontiac 350-403 V8 (Part No.2157)
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$376.99Product Features:
- Designed for Optimum Torque and Acceleration
- Maximum Performance From Idle through Mid-Range
- Matched to Edelbrock Performer Intakes
- Includes Hydraulic Lifters and Assembly Lube
- Major Improvement in Throttle Response and Torque
- Use For Daily Drivers/Trucks/Vans/RVs/4x4s
- Take The Guesswork Out Of Camshaft Selection
Competition Cams – Magnum 224/224 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit (Part No.CL51-233-4)
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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.
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 – Xtreme Energy 230/236 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit (Part No.K51-224-4)
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$668.99
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 – Xtreme Energy 218/224 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit (Part No.K51-222-4)
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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.
FEL-PRO Performance – Performance Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.1623)
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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 – 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 – Gskt Valve Cover (Part No.576)
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$27.99
Mr. Gasket Performance Valve Cover Gaskets are high-density cork/rubber blend gaskets that use evenly sized cork particles distributed evenly throughout the rubber binder. The result is a compressible valve cover gasket without leak paths. These gaskets create a positive seal by controlled swelling of the gasket material when exposed to hot engine oil. Provides excellent flange sealing and durability. For original equipment replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track use.
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- Manufactured from high-density cork/rubber blend gasket material
- Provides excellent sealing and durability
- For OE replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track use
Competition Cams – Set of 16 O-Ring Valve Seals for Stock Guide Size, 11/32" Valve Stem (Part No.501-16)
FEL-PRO Performance – Performance Cylinder Head Gasket (Part No.1016)
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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.
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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$29.49
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 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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$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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- 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
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 Oil Pan Gasket
Upgrade your Safari with our best-selling Performance Engine Oil Pan Gasket.
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-Quality Performance Engine Coolant Thermostats for 1960 Pontiac Safaris
Choose a high-quality OEM or aftermarket Performance Engine Coolant Thermostat for Pontiac Safaris and enjoy top-notch performance from $29.49.
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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$29.49
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 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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$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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- 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
Our Top Pick for a 1960 Pontiac Safari Performance Engine Valve Stem Seal Set
Invest in a
durable Performance Engine Valve Stem Seal Set for your 1960 Pontiac, knowing you’re getting trusted brands and expert craftsmanship.
Competition Cams – Set of 16 O-Ring Valve Seals for Stock Guide Size, 11/32" Valve Stem (Part No.501-16)
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.
Top-Rated Performance Engine Brands For Your 1960 Pontiac Safari
When it comes to finding the perfect Performance Engine for your 1960 Pontiac Safari, Advance Auto Parts has you covered with a wide selection of high-quality OEM and aftermarket options from 4 trusted brands. We carry the most popular Performance Engine brands including Competition Cams, and more, all known for their exceptional customer ratings (average brand rating of 4.1 stars) and competitive prices, as low as $223.99. Purchasing a Performance Engine from us here at Advance Auto Parts is a smart move for both you and your 1960 Pontiac Safari, providing peace of mind with parts that meet or exceed OEM standards.
Popular Competition Cams 1960 Pontiac Safari Performance Engines
If you’re looking for a top-quality Performance Engine for your 1960 Pontiac Safari, Advance Auto Parts has exactly what you need with our selection of Competition Cams Performance Engines. We have 1 Competition Cams Performance Engines in stock for this fitment, all known for their durability and precision fit. With prices starting at just $223.99, you’ll find the perfect Performance Engine for your needs and budget. Competition Cams Performance Engines for the 1960 Pontiac Safari come highly rated, with over 1 customer reviews and an impressive average rating of 4.1 stars. Choosing a Competition Cams Performance Engine from Advance Auto Parts is a smart move to ensure quality and value for your vehicle.
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Set of 16 O-Ring Valve Seals for Stock Guide Size, 11/32" Valve Stem
“Replaced as original, super easy to install!”
FAQs for 1960 Pontiac Safari Performance Engines
What are the best-selling Performance Engines for 1960 Pontiac Safaris?
Out of 9 Performance Engines that fit 1960 Pontiac Safaris, the following parts are the top sellers:
- High Performance Thermostat (22903641) – $31.99
- 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 $23.29 up to $376.99 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 $92.91. 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:
- Performance Valve Cover Gasket Set (19781562) – $23.29
- High Performance Thermostat – 160 Degree Brass & Copper (17360031) – $29.49
- High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow (17360033) – $29.99
- PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET (19781419) – $30.49
- High Performance Thermostat (22903641) – $31.99
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 are the top-rated Performance Engines that fit the 1960 Pontiac Safari?
Based on 726 reviews by customers, our 1960 Pontiac Safari Performance Engines have an average customer rating of 4 stars. These are the highest-rated categories of Performance Engines for the 1960 Pontiac Safari and their top-rated products:
- Performance Engine Valve Stem Seal Sets
- Set of 16 O-Ring Valve Seals for Stock Guide Size, 11/32" Valve Stem (10214777) – $223.99
- Performance Engine Coolant Thermostats
- High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow (17360033) – $29.99
- High Performance Thermostat – 160 Degree Brass & Copper (17360031) – $29.49
What types of Performance Engines do you sell for my 1960 Pontiac Safari?
As of 11/2/25, 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.