1961 Checker Taxicab Camshafts

Keep Your 1961 Checker Taxicab in Top Shape with Quality Camshafts

Whether you’re repairing or upgrading your Camshaft, using high-quality parts is key to keeping your 1961 Checker Taxicab looking sharp and performing at its best. At Advance Auto Parts we carry a wide selection of dependable options, including Camshaft Bearings and 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.

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While you’re upgrading or replacing your Camshaft, don’t forget to check out other key components like Engine Gaskets and Seals and Engine Timing Parts. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re here to help you keep your 1961 Checker Taxicab in peak condition, inside and out.

Essential 1961 Checker Taxicab Camshafts

Sealed Power – Engine Camshaft Bearing Set (Part No.1235M 1)

Engine Camshaft Bearing Set

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$30.99
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:
  • Steel-backed Babbitt lining material
  • Used in automotive and high-performance
  • Babbitt is designed to perform under extreme loads w/o damaging other engine parts
  • Babbitt is more environmentally friendly than other material
  • ISO & QS certified manufacturing
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Sealed Power – Engine Camshaft Bearing Set (Part No.1557M)

Engine Camshaft Bearing Set

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$36.99
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:
  • Steel-backed Babbitt lining material
  • Used in automotive and high-performance
  • Babbitt is designed to perform under extreme loads w/o damaging other engine parts
  • Babbitt is more environmentally friendly than other material
  • ISO & QS certified manufacturing
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Sealed Power – Engine Camshaft Bearing Set (Part No.1749M)

Engine Camshaft Bearing Set

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$49.99
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:
  • A-Series bi-metal aluminum alloy
  • Greater seizure resistance than tri-metal material
  • Dramatically reduces or eliminates bearing wear
  • Made with silicon to provide greater surface hardness
  • Silicon particles help polish crankshaft journal to further reduce wear during operation
  • Utilizes ISO & QS certified manufacturing
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Sealed Power – Engine Camshaft Bearing Set (Part No.1451M)

Engine Camshaft Bearing Set

from

$59.99
Sealed Power® Vintage components provide coverage for applications over 35 years old, restoring classics with like new performance. Leading edge materials, ISO & QS certified manufacturing ensures performance and longevity for treasured engine rebuilds.

Product Features:
  • Steel-backed Babbitt lining material
  • Used in automotive and high-performance
  • Babbitt is designed to perform under extreme loads w/o damaging other engine parts
  • Babbitt is more environmentally friendly than other material
  • ISO & QS certified manufacturing
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Sealed Power – Engine Camshaft Bearing Set (Part No.1750M)

Engine Camshaft Bearing Set

from

$60.99
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:
  • Steel-backed Babbitt lining material
  • Used in automotive and high-performance
  • Babbitt is designed to perform under extreme loads w/o damaging other engine parts
  • Babbitt is more environmentally friendly than other material
  • ISO & QS certified manufacturing
See More

Sealed Power – Engine Camshaft Bearing Set (Part No.1235M)

Engine Camshaft Bearing Set

from

$49.99
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:
  • Steel-backed Babbitt lining material
  • Used in automotive and high-performance
  • Babbitt is designed to perform under extreme loads w/o damaging other engine parts
  • Babbitt is more environmentally friendly than other material
  • ISO & QS certified manufacturing
See More

Sealed Power – Engine Camshaft Bearing Set (Part No.1484M)

Engine Camshaft Bearing Set

from

$51.99
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:
  • Steel-backed Babbitt lining material
  • Used in automotive and high-performance
  • Babbitt is designed to perform under extreme loads w/o damaging other engine parts
  • Babbitt is more environmentally friendly than other material
  • ISO & QS certified manufacturing
See More

Edelbrock – Performer-Plus Camshaft Kit for Small-Block Chevy 283-400 V8 (Part No.7102)

Performer-Plus Camshaft Kit for Small-Block Chevy 283-400 V8

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$385.99


Product Features:
  • Designed for 1500 to 6500 Performance
  • Maximum Power in High-RPM with Good Low-End Torque
  • Matched to Edelbrock Performer RPM Intakes
  • 10 to 12 in. of Manifold Vacuum at Idle
  • More Lift and Duration than Most Street Camshafts
  • Includes Hydraulic Lifters and Assembly Lube
  • Dyno Matched/Street Proven Performance
  • Take The Guesswork Out Of Camshaft Selection
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Competition Cams – Thumpr 227/241 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit (Part No.CL12-600-4)

Thumpr 227/241 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit

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$914.99
SMALL BLOCK CHEVY HYDRAULIC CAM AND LIFTER KIT – Thumpr : High performance street, stock converter ok, best with 2000+ converter and gears. Choppy/thumping idle.

Product Features:
  • Cam and lifter kit for Small Block Chevy engines
  • CL-Kit includes cam, lifters, assembly lube, instructions and decals
  • HYDRAULIC – Thumpr : High performance street, stock converter ok, best with 2000+ converter and gears. Choppy/thumping idle.
  • 279/297 Advertised Duration, 227/241 Duration @ .050″, .479″/.465″ Lift, 107 Lobe Separation
  • Valve spring upgrade required
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Competition Cams – Magnum 230/230 Hydraulic Roller Cam and Lifter Kit (Part No.CL12-450-8)

Magnum 230/230 Hydraulic Roller Cam and Lifter Kit

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$1152.99
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 206/212 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit (Part No.CL12-230-2)

Xtreme Energy 206/212 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit

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$305.99
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 – Xtreme Energy 212/218 Hydraulic Roller Cam and Lifter Kit (Part No.CL12-412-8)

Xtreme Energy 212/218 Hydraulic Roller Cam and Lifter Kit

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$1152.99
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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Edelbrock – Performer-Plus Camshaft Kit for Small-Block Chrysler 318-340-360 V8 (Part No.7177)

Performer-Plus Camshaft Kit for Small-Block Chrysler 318-340-360 V8

from

$506.99


Product Features:
  • Designed for 1500 to 6500 Performance
  • Maximum Power in High-RPM with Good Low-End Torque
  • Matched to Edelbrock Performer RPM Intakes
  • 10 to 12 in. of Manifold Vacuum at Idle
  • More Lift and Duration than Most Street Camshafts
  • Includes Hydraulic Lifters and Assembly Lube
  • Dyno Matched/Street Proven Performance
  • Take The Guesswork Out Of Camshaft Selection
See More

Competition Cams – Thumpr 227/241 Hydraulic Roller Cam and Lifter Kit (Part No.CL12-600-8)

Thumpr 227/241 Hydraulic Roller Cam and Lifter Kit

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$1152.99
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 – Xtreme Energy 224/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit (Part No.CL12-242-2)

Xtreme Energy 224/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit

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$305.99
SMALL BLOCK CHEVY HYDRAULIC CAM AND LIFTER KIT – Xtreme Energy: Great for street machines, largest cam for stock converter, better with 2000 stall.

Product Features:
  • Cam and lifter kit for Small Block Chevy engines
  • CL-Kit includes cam, lifters, assembly lube, instructions and decals
  • HYDRAULIC – Xtreme Energy: Great for street machines, largest cam for stock converter, better with 2000 stall.
  • 268/280 Advertised Duration, 224/230 Duration @ .050″, .477″/.480″ Lift, 110 Lobe Separation
  • Valve spring upgrade required
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Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 230/236 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit (Part No.CL12-246-3)

Xtreme Energy 230/236 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit

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$338.99
SMALL BLOCK CHEVY HYDRAULIC CAM AND LIFTER KIT – Xtreme Energy: Very strong mid-range torque and throttle response, 2200+ stall.

Product Features:
  • Cam and lifter kit for Small Block Chevy engines
  • CL-Kit includes cam, lifters, assembly lube, instructions and decals
  • HYDRAULIC – Xtreme Energy: Very strong mid-range torque and throttle response, 2200+ stall.
  • 274/286 Advertised Duration, 230/236 Duration @ .050″, .490″/.490″ Lift, 110 Lobe Separation
  • Valve spring upgrade required
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Competition Cams – Magnum/Drag Race 244/244 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit (Part No.CL12-213-3)

Magnum/Drag Race 244/244 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit

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$338.99
SMALL BLOCK CHEVY HYDRAULIC CAM AND LIFTER KIT – Magnum: Street/strip special, 3000 stall, headers, gears, 9.5:1+ compression. Very rough idle. OR Drag Race: 3000+ stall in heavy car with 10:1+ compression.

Product Features:
  • Cam and lifter kit for Small Block Chevy engines
  • CL-Kit includes cam, lifters, assembly lube, instructions and decals
  • HYDRAULIC – Magnum: Street/strip special, 3000 stall, headers, gears, 9.5:1+ compression. Very rough idle. OR Drag Race: 3000+ stall in heavy car with 10:1+ compression.
  • 292/292 Advertised Duration, 244/244 Duration @ .050″, .501″/.501″ Lift, 110 Lobe Separation
  • Valve spring upgrade required
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Competition Cams – Thumpr 227/241 Hydraulic Roller Cam K-Kit (Part No.K12-600-8)

Thumpr 227/241 Hydraulic Roller Cam K-Kit

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$1745.99
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

Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 242/248 Hydraulic Roller Cam and Lifter Kit (Part No.CL12-443-8)

Xtreme Energy 242/248 Hydraulic Roller Cam and Lifter Kit

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$1152.99
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.
See More

Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 224/230 Hydraulic Roller Cam and Lifter Kit (Part No.CL12-423-8)

Xtreme Energy 224/230 Hydraulic Roller Cam and Lifter Kit

from

$1152.99
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.
See More

Competition Cams – Mutha’ Thumpr 235/249 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit (Part No.CL12-601-4)

Mutha' Thumpr 235/249 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit

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$963.99
SMALL BLOCK CHEVY HYDRAULIC CAM AND LIFTER KIT – Mutha’ Thumpr: High performance street/strip, needs 9:1 compression, 2500+ stall, intake, gears and headers, rough idle.

Product Features:
  • Cam and lifter kit for Small Block Chevy engines
  • CL-Kit includes cam, lifters, assembly lube, instructions and decals
  • HYDRAULIC – Mutha’ Thumpr: High performance street/strip, needs 9:1 compression, 2500+ stall, intake, gears and headers, rough idle.
  • 287/305 Advertised Duration, 235/249 Duration @ .050″, .489″/.476″ Lift, 107 Lobe Separation
  • Valve spring upgrade required
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Competition Cams – Magnum 224/224 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit (Part No.CL12-211-2)

Magnum 224/224 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit

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$305.99
SMALL BLOCK CHEVY HYDRAULIC CAM AND LIFTER KIT – Magnum: High performance. Biggest cam with stock converter but better with 2000+ stall. Use lower gears. Mild rough idle.

Product Features:
  • Cam and lifter kit for Small Block Chevy engines
  • CL-Kit includes cam, lifters, assembly lube, instructions and decals
  • HYDRAULIC – Magnum: High performance. Biggest cam with stock converter but better with 2000+ stall. Use lower gears. Mild rough idle.
  • 270/270 Advertised Duration, 224/224 Duration @ .050″, .470″/.470″ Lift, 110 Lobe Separation
  • Valve spring upgrade required
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Competition Cams – Magnum/Drag Race 253/253 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit (Part No.CL12-214-4)

Magnum/Drag Race 253/253 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit

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$390.99
SMALL BLOCK CHEVY HYDRAULIC CAM AND LIFTER KIT – Magnum: Pro Street/bracket, limited street driving. Intake, gears, 3500+ stall. Racy idle. 10.5:1 compression. OR Drag Race: 3500-4000 stall or 4 speed with 11:1+ compression.

Product Features:
  • Cam and lifter kit for Small Block Chevy engines
  • CL-Kit includes cam, lifters, assembly lube, instructions and decals
  • HYDRAULIC – Magnum: Pro Street/bracket, limited street driving. Intake, gears, 3500+ stall. Racy idle. 10.5:1 compression. OR Drag Race: 3500-4000 stall or 4 speed with 11:1+ compression.
  • 305/305 Advertised Duration, 253/253 Duration @ .050″, .525″/.525″ Lift, 110 Lobe Separation
  • Valve spring upgrade required
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Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 218/224 Hydraulic Roller Cam and Lifter Kit (Part No.CL12-422-8)

Xtreme Energy 218/224 Hydraulic Roller Cam and Lifter Kit

from

$1152.99
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.
See More

Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 250/256 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit Chevrolet Small Block (Part No.CL12-254-3)

Xtreme Energy 250/256 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit Chevrolet Small Block

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$338.99
SMALL BLOCK CHEVY HYDRAULIC CAM AND LIFTER KIT – Xtreme Energy: Pro Street/bracket, needs good intake, headers, gear and 3300+ stall.

Product Features:
  • Cam and lifter kit for Small Block Chevy engines
  • CL-Kit includes cam, lifters, assembly lube, instructions and decals
  • HYDRAULIC – Xtreme Energy: Pro Street/bracket, needs good intake, headers, gear and 3300+ stall.
  • 294/306 Advertised Duration, 250/256 Duration @ .050″, .519″/.523″ Lift, 110 Lobe Separation
  • Valve spring upgrade required
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Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 236/242 Hydraulic Roller Cam and Lifter Kit (Part No.CL12-433-8)

Xtreme Energy 236/242 Hydraulic Roller Cam and Lifter Kit

from

$1152.99
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.
See More

Competition Cams – Big Mutha’ Thumpr 243/257 Hydraulic Roller Cam K-Kit (Part No.K12-602-8)

Big Mutha' Thumpr 243/257 Hydraulic Roller Cam K-Kit

from

$1745.99
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

Most Popular Camshaft Bearings for 1961 Checker Taxicabs

Enhance your 1961 Checker Taxicab with one of the 2 Camshaft Bearings we have in stock, starting at just $51.99.

Sealed Power – Engine Camshaft Bearing Set (Part No.1484M)

Engine Camshaft Bearing Set

from

$51.99
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:
  • Steel-backed Babbitt lining material
  • Used in automotive and high-performance
  • Babbitt is designed to perform under extreme loads w/o damaging other engine parts
  • Babbitt is more environmentally friendly than other material
  • ISO & QS certified manufacturing
See More

Sealed Power – Engine Camshaft Bearing Set (Part No.1451M)

Engine Camshaft Bearing Set

from

$59.99
Sealed Power® Vintage components provide coverage for applications over 35 years old, restoring classics with like new performance. Leading edge materials, ISO & QS certified manufacturing ensures performance and longevity for treasured engine rebuilds.

Product Features:
  • Steel-backed Babbitt lining material
  • Used in automotive and high-performance
  • Babbitt is designed to perform under extreme loads w/o damaging other engine parts
  • Babbitt is more environmentally friendly than other material
  • ISO & QS certified manufacturing
See More

Best-Selling 1961 Checker Taxicab Camshaft and Lifter Kit

Upgrade your Taxicab with our best-selling Camshaft and Lifter Kit.

Edelbrock – Performer-Plus Camshaft Kit for Small-Block Chrysler 318-340-360 V8 (Part No.7177)

Performer-Plus Camshaft Kit for Small-Block Chrysler 318-340-360 V8

from

$506.99


Product Features:
  • Designed for 1500 to 6500 Performance
  • Maximum Power in High-RPM with Good Low-End Torque
  • Matched to Edelbrock Performer RPM Intakes
  • 10 to 12 in. of Manifold Vacuum at Idle
  • More Lift and Duration than Most Street Camshafts
  • Includes Hydraulic Lifters and Assembly Lube
  • Dyno Matched/Street Proven Performance
  • Take The Guesswork Out Of Camshaft Selection
See More

FAQs for 1961 Checker Taxicab Camshafts

What are the best-selling Camshafts for 1961 Checker Taxicabs?

Out of 3 Camshafts that fit 1961 Checker Taxicabs, the following parts are the top sellers:

What’s the price range for 1961 Checker Taxicab Camshafts?

The prices of Camshafts for the 1961 Checker Taxicab range from $51.99 up to $506.99 for the most premium parts.

What is the average price of a Camshaft for a 1961 Checker Taxicab?

The average price for Camshafts for the 1961 Checker Taxicab is $281.49. Keep in mind the variety of part types within our Camshaft category, where you are likely to find a wide range of prices across a variety of parts and components.

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Camshafts for other Checker Taxicab model years?

Yes, we carry Camshafts for 7 model years of Checker Taxicabs between 1959 and 1974. The following model years are the most popular for Camshaft purchases: 1974, 1973, 1972, 1971, 1970, 1969, 1960, and 1959.

What are the cheapest Camshafts for my 1961 Checker Taxicab?

The cheapest 1961 Checker Taxicab Camshafts we carry are:

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Camshafts for any other 1961 Checker models?

Yes. We stock Camshafts for 1 other popular 1961 Checker models. Some of the most popular are 1961 Marathon Camshafts and 1961 Aerobus Camshafts.

What types of Camshafts do you sell for my 1961 Checker Taxicab?

As of 11/2/25, these are some of the most in-demand types of Camshafts for a 1961 Checker Taxicab:

Can I get help with 1961 Checker Taxicab Camshaft orders?

Contact our customer support team by chat or phone, through the help desk page, where you can find instant answers about Checker Camshafts and more.

What is your return policy for Checker Taxicab Camshafts?

Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new Checker Taxicab Camshafts and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.