1961 Chevrolet K20 Pickup Performance Engines

Name: Set of 16 Single Springs w/ 1.254" O.D., 1.254" I.D., 1.700" Installed Height
Brand: Competition Cams
SKU: 981-16
Price: 126.99 USD

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Essential 1961 Chevrolet K20 Pickup Performance Engines

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Single Outer Valve Springs from COMP Cams allow you to build the perfect spring assembly for your application. The valve spring creation process is far more involved than most people realize. Selecting the right metal stock and creating the best design is not done by chance. COMP Cams has developed a process that creates the highest quality valve spring available. The result is a product that meets and exceeds the expectations of today’s engine builders and racers.

Product Features:

Seat pressure: 105 lbs. @ 1.700″, Open Pressure: 273 lbs. @ 1.250″
O.D.: 1.254″, I.D.: .880″
Single valve springs with damper
Approximately .490″ max lift at recommended installed height

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Mr. Gasket Performance Series intake gaskets are manufactured from cellulose/nitrile composition gasket material. They provide excellent sealing and durability. Can be trimmed if necessary for modified port applications. For original equipment replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track.

Product Features:

Manufactured from cellulose/nitrile composition gasket material
Provides excellent sealing and durability
Die-cut for an excellent fit
Can be trimmed if necessary for modified port applications
Complete with manifold end seals & distributor gaskets if applicable
For OE replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track use

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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.

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Product Features:

Provides excellent sealing and conformability
Releases+N747 clean without sticking, if the engine needs to be disassembled
Perfect companion for Edelbrock cylinder heads and intake manifolds
Does not include end seals
Use of a silicone sealant in place of end seal is recommended

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Precision die cast, these water necks are first polished to a high luster, then chrome plated. Features an O-ring style seal to prevent water leaks. Comes with O-ring gasket and mounting bolts.

Product Features:

Precision die-cast
Chrome plated for looks
O-ring seal to prevent water leaks
Mounting hardware included

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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,

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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Product Features:

Great For Street Machines/Street Rods/Muscle Cars
Two Piece Design
Individual D-Shaped Runners
Optimized For Broad Power Range/Large Plenum Area
Can Be Used For Blow-Through Superchargers
Fully CNC Machined For A Perfect Fit
No Exhaust Crossover

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

Product Features:

Fluoroelastomer compound combines optimum resistance to heat, oils and abrasion for longivity.
Optimizes performance under high crankcase vacuum conditions, elevated temperatures and high RPM levels.
Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.
Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.

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Product Features:

Use W/ Valve Springs Part #5703, 5794
Set of 16
1.50 in. Outside Diameter
Steel Material
Black Oxide Finish

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Valve spring retainers for use OE cast iron heads. Superior quality heat-treated steel. Machined for strength with black oxide finish. Finish ensures rust and corrosion protection.

Product Features:

Valve Spring Retainers for Use OE Cast Iron Heads
Superior Quality Heat-Treated Steel
Machined for Strength with Black Oxide Finish
Finish Ensures Rust and Corrosion Protection

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$42.49

With Mr. Gasket cam degree bushings you fine tune the camshaft timing of your engine to as little as 1 degree. Even aftermarket timing sets with multiple keyways can’t give the range of adjustment these bushings allow. Retard your camshaft to lower the powerband for more low end torque and midrange horsepower, or advance for more top end power. This kit does even number adjustment 0-8 degrees.

Product Features:

Advance the cam for increased torque and horsepower
Tune your powerband for more end torque or increase top end horsepower
Includes (4) offset bushings and (1) 0 degree bushing
Cam sprocket dowel pin hole must be drilled to .406¿ (13/32¿) dia.
Cam sprocket dowel pin hole must be drilled to .406┐ (13/32┐) dia.
Increase Top-End Horsepower

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Product Features:

Solid Bushing Chain Resists Stretching
For Use with Stock or Edelbrock Camshafts
Stressproof Steel Crank Gears
3 Keyway Setting Points To Ensure Accurate Timing
True Bearing Surface Rolls with the Sprockets

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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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Manufactured from high-density cork and rubber blend gasket material. Provides excellent sealing and durability. Complete with molded rubber front/rear oil pan seals where applicable. For OE replacement and high performance street.

Product Features:

One-piece design
Eliminates potential leaks
Prevents over tightening
Prevents torque loss

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Finish your custom engine job with these show quality grade 5 chromed 12-point bolts, includes AN washers which have no exposed shoulder for a professional appearance. Includes (12) 3/8-16 x 1 inch bolts with (12) 3/8 inch AN washers.

Product Features:

Chrome plated
Grade 8
12-point head
AN washers with no exposed shoulder for a professional appearance

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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 twelve (12) 3/8 inch-16 x 1 inch bolts & washers

Product Features:

Zinc plated to resist corrosion and provide a clean professional appearance
Made from Grade 5 steel for strength and durability
Flat washers provide uniform clamp load and prevent galling on aluminum intake manifolds
Allen (socket) Head
Zinc Plated For Protection

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If you are changing your camshaft or replacing the timing set, make sure to replace this seal at the same time! Made from Nitrile rubber.

Product Features:

Nitrile Rubber And High Density Cork
Will Not Shrink Or Stick

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Replacement Gasket Set For PN[4242]

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$187.99

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Case-Hardened Tubing
Surface Hardening
Welded Ends
0.3125 in. Diameter
Use with or without Hardened Steel Guideplates

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$189.99

Product Features:

Case-Hardened Tubing
Welded Ends
5/16 in. Diameter
Use with or without Hardened Steel Guideplates

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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 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

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Big Block Chevrolet tubular head dowel, .638/.639 inch o.d. (outer diameter) by 1/2 inch. Packaged two per set. These hard to find dowel pins are precision machined then case hardened for accurate alignment in engine assembly.

Product Features:

Precision Machined
Case Hardened
Give Accurate Alignment
2 Per Set

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Dowel pins are precision machined and case hardened for accurate head alignment. Two per set. 5/16 inch x 5/8 inch

Product Features:

Precision Machined
Case Hardened
Give Accurate Alignment
2 Per Set

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Mr. Gasket competition screw-in rocker arm studs are manufactured from heat treated black oxide coated Grade 8 steel. Ideal for high performance street and race applications.

Product Features:

Black Oxide Coated Grade 8 Steel
Kit Contains 16 Studs
Easy To Install
Heat Treated Steel
Prevents Stud Flexing
Black Plated Finish

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These are high quality nuts with allen set screws to provide you with that positive lock needed for Race or original equipment Rocker Arms.

Product Features:

They Are Zinc Dichromate Plated Steel
They Have Black Oxide Coated Set Screws
Keeps Rocker Arms Positively Locked
(16) Rocker Arm Nuts w/ Locks 3/8″-24 Threads
Includes Locks and Hex Wrench
Shank O.D. .603″

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Weiand’s light weight, performance aluminum mechanical Action-Plus water pumps give a weight saving of 30 percent to 50 percent over stock cast-iron pumps. These pumps feature a premium quality bearing and seal that have twice the load capacity of stock pumps. Weiand’s exclusive housing counter bore keeps the bearing form walking out. All pumps are designed with the necessary bracket bosses and water connections to fit popular street applications.

Product Features:

Twisted Snout Water Pump Design For Updated Style
Street Performance
Heavy Duty Shaft w/5/8 in. Pilot
Six-Blade Stamped Steel
Anti-Cavitation Impeller
100 Percent Leak Tested

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Twisted Snout Water Pump Design For Updated Style
Street Performance
Heavy Duty Shaft w/5/8 in. Pilot
Six-Blade Stamped Steel
Anti-Cavitation Impeller
100 Percent Leak Tested

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Use with a short water pump to convert to a long water pump.

Product Features:

Water Pump Spacer Kit

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Performance Engine Valve Spring Retainer

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1961 Chevrolet K20 Pickup. Maybe you just need a couple of Performance Engines. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 63 different Performance Engines in our inventory ranging from $14.99 to $999.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1961 Chevrolet K20 Pickup running smoothly.

Performance Engines are only as good as their brand. We stock 5 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1961 Chevrolet K20 Pickup. Mr. Gasket, Edelbrock, and FEL-PRO Performance 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 1961 Chevrolet K20 Pickup, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 103 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Action Plus Water Pumps with 3.7 stars and Action Plus Water Pumps with 1.5 stars.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Performance Engines to keep your 1961 Chevrolet K20 Pickup 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 1961 Chevrolet K20 Pickup Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1961 Chevrolet K20 Pickup 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 K20 Pickup the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Performance Engines brands and parts.

Popular Competition Cams Performance Engines

We carry Competition Cams parts in our stock across Performance Engine Rocker Arms categories, plus more. For a 1961 Chevrolet K20 Pickup, our most popular Competition Cams Performance Engines include:

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MAGNUM ROLLER ROCKERS, SMALL BLOCK CHEVY 1.52 1 ST

Performance Engine Rocker Arms

Top 1961 Chevrolet K20 Pickup Performance Engines from Mr. Gasket

Mr. Gasket products are another trusted brand when it comes to Performance Engines for your 1961 Chevrolet K20 Pickup. Popular Mr. Gasket parts include:

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High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow

Performance Engine Coolant Thermostats

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Water Neck

Performance Water Outlets

FAQs for 1961 Chevrolet K20 Pickup Performance Engines

What are the most purchased Performance Engines for the 1961 Chevrolet K20 Pickup?

Out of 63 Performance Engines for the 1961 Chevrolet K20 Pickup, the most popular in our inventory are:

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

Performance Intake Manifolds

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

Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gaskets

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Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts

Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gaskets

What are the top-rated 1961 Chevrolet K20 Pickup Performance Engines?

Top-rated Performance Engines for your 1961 Chevrolet K20 Pickup based on customer reviews/ratings are:

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Action Plus Water Pumps

“I bought this item for my 1979 Camaro SBC for Street/Strip application. Water pump weighs 4 LBS less than factory, comes with its own cork gaskets. N”

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Action Plus Water Pumps

“The twisted neck comes to far up on the hub. For a 2 groove pulley it causes the pulley to hit the water pump. You will also need new bolts for the”

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Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set

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1961 Chevrolet K20 Pickup Performance Engines

More 1961 Chevrolet K20 Pickup Performance Engines

Essential 1961 Chevrolet K20 Pickup Performance Engines

Competition Cams – Set of 16 Single Springs w/ 1.254" O.D., 1.254" I.D., 1.700" Installed Height (Part No.981-16)

Mr. Gasket – Intake Gasket (Part No.100)

FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.1603)

Edelbrock – Engine Gasket Set (Head / Intake / Exhaust / Valve Cover) for Chevrolet (Part No.7361)

Mr. Gasket – Water Neck (Part No.2660)

Competition Cams – CAMSHAFT, SBC 284 XTREME ENERGY HYDRAULIC 1 EA (Part No.12-250-3)

Weiand – Stealth Ram; Intake Manifold (Part No.7540)

FEL-PRO Performance – PERFORMANCE REAR MAIN SEAL SET (Part No.2912)

Edelbrock – Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16) (Part No.9730)

Edelbrock – Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16) (Part No.9721)

Mr. Gasket – Advance And Retard Cam Bushings (Part No.85)

Edelbrock – Performer-Link Adjustable True-Roller Timing Chain Set (Part No.7810)

FEL-PRO Performance – PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET (Part No.1804)

Mr. Gasket – Oil Pan Gasket (Part No.197)

Mr. Gasket – Intake Bolt Kit (Part No.5003)

Mr. Gasket – Intake Manifold Bolt Set – Chevrolet Small Block – Socket Head 3/8"-16 X 1" Bolts & Washers (Part No.956G)

Mr. Gasket – Timing Cover Seal (Part No.17)

Edelbrock – Replacement Timing Cover Gasket #4243 For SB Chevy, Fits 2-Piece Part #4242 (Part No.4243)

Edelbrock – Pushrod Set for S/B Chevy (Part No.9629)

Edelbrock – Pushrod Set for S/B Chevy (Part No.9630)

Mr. Gasket – High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow (Part No.4364)

Mr. Gasket – Cylinder Head Dowel Pins (Part No.4377)

Mr. Gasket – Cylinder Head Dowel Pins (Part No.4375)

Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Competition Screw-In Rocker Arm Studs (Part No.1075)

Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Sure-Lock Rocker Arm Nuts (Part No.920G)

Weiand – Action +Plus; Water Pump (Part No.9212P)

Weiand – Action Plus Water Pumps (Part No.9208P)

Weiand – Team G; Water Pump Spacer Kit (Part No.8207)

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