1961 Chevrolet Suburban Performance Engines

Essential 1961 Chevrolet Suburban Performance Engines

Mr. Gasket – Precision Timing Tape (Part No.1588)

Precision Timing Tape

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$18.99
Avoid trouble with this precision timing tape. Use it for accurate timing, setting valve lash or when degreeing the harmonic balancer.

Product Features:
  • Accurate in calibration
  • For hi-performance engines
  • Increased performance
  • Set valve lash at proper time
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Edelbrock – Sure Seat Valve Springs for Chevy 262-400 V8 1957-95 (Part No.5802)

Sure Seat Valve Springs for Chevy 262-400 V8 1957-95

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$60.99
Springs made of highest quality spring wire. Springs precision wound to close tolerances. Non-Rotator style: Dyno tested and street proven. Great match to Edelbrock camshaft kit.

Product Features:
  • For Use With Cast Iron Heads
  • Springs Made of Highest Quality Spring Wire
  • Springs Precision Wound To Close Tolerances
  • Use with Original Equipment Heads Only
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Weiand – Action Plus Water Pumps (Part No.9240P)

Action Plus Water Pumps

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$215.99
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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FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.1603)

Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set

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$23.49
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

Product Features:
  • 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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Mr. Gasket – Water Outlet Gasket (Part No.738G)

Water Outlet Gasket

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$30.99
Manufactured from a blend of nitrile rubber and fiber for excellent sealing and durability. Precision die cut for application.

Product Features:
  • Edge molded rubber water outlet gasket is reusable
  • Requires no gasket sealer
  • Solid aluminum carrier for strength/rigidity
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FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit (Part No.2900)

Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit

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$21.49
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

Product Features:
  • Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
  • Engineered and manufactured specifically for repair applications
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
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Mr. Gasket – Timing Cover Seal (Part No.18)

Timing Cover Seal

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$16.99
Mr. Gasket manufactures a variety of performance parts and accessories, including carburetor and fuel accessories, cooling system accessories, engine components, fasteners, gaskets, and suspension and drive line components. Besides gaskets and fasteners, the Mr. Gasket brand provides a variety of performance and racing products for all parts of your vehicle including: carburetor and fuel accessories, chrome-plated accessories, cooling system accessories, engine components, ignition and electrical accessories, shifter accessories, specialty tools and suspension and driveline components. Mr .Gasket also includes Ultra-Seal gaskets and fasteners.

Product Features:
  • Nitrile rubber and high density cork
  • Will not shrink or stick
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Edelbrock – Engine Gasket Set (Head / Intake / Exhaust / Valve Cover) for Chevrolet (Part No.7361)

Engine Gasket Set (Head / Intake / Exhaust / Valve Cover) for Chevrolet

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$128.99
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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Edelbrock – Pushrod Set for S/B Chevy (Part No.9629)

Pushrod Set for S/B Chevy

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$187.99


Product Features:
  • Case-Hardened Tubing
  • Surface Hardening
  • Welded Ends
  • 0.3125 in. Diameter
  • Use with or without Hardened Steel Guideplates
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Competition Cams – Magnum 7.800" Long, .080" Wall, 3/8" Diameter Pushrod Set (Part No.7513-16)

Magnum 7.800" Long, .080" Wall, 3/8" Diameter Pushrod Set

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$157.99
Magnum Pushrods from COMP Cams offer an affordable solution for your .080″ wall chromemoly pushrod needs. Designed to withstand the stresses of a high performance engine, Magnum Pushrods are head-treated for extended durability and have precision formed, reinforced ends. Magnum Pushrods are black-oxide finished with their part number and length laser etched onto the surface for easy identification.

Product Features:
  • 3/8″ Diameter, 7.800″ Length
  • Magnum Pushrods for Small Block Chevy
  • One-piece .080″ wall chromemoly steel tubing
  • Heat-treated for extended durability and guide plate compatibility
  • Precision formed and reinforced pushrod end
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Edelbrock – TIMING CHAIN (Part No.7844)

TIMING CHAIN

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$29.99
Product Features:
  • Timing Chain Only
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Weiand – Emission System Water Outlet (Part No.6200)

Emission System Water Outlet

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$174.99
Features two threaded bosses for temp control switch satin finish.

Product Features:
  • Emission System Water Outlet
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Spectre – Water Neck; Chevy 90 Degree (Part No.4933)

Water Neck; Chevy 90 Degree

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$50.99
Spectre’s Chevrolet water neck fits Chevy V8 engines and features a 90 degree neck with a 360 degree swivel design for a custom look and fit. This water neck has been designed around the OEM specifications, has a height of 2-7/8 inches and has a polished aluminum finish for a lasting look that fits great. This water neck includes the allen bolts and sealing O-ring.

Product Features:
  • Fits Chevy V8 engines
  • 90 degree neck with a 360 degree swivel design
  • 2-7/8 inch height
  • Includes sealing O-ring and allen bolts
  • Polished aluminum finish
  • Easy to install
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Mr. Gasket – GSKT INTAKE (Part No.5812)

GSKT INTAKE

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$46.99
GSKT INTAKE

Edelbrock – Intake Manifold Gasket for 1958-1986 Small-Block Chevy (Part No.7201)

Intake Manifold Gasket for 1958-1986 Small-Block Chevy

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$26.99


Product Features:
  • Clean Positive Seal
  • Embossed Silicone Bead Surrounding The Port
  • Matched To Manifolds And Cylinder Heads
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Mr. Gasket – Special Cam Bolt (Part No.944G)

Special Cam Bolt

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$12.99
Grade 8, single bolt. Black plated finish. The washers are designed to secure the Mr. Gasket cam button pn1180, pn1181, and pn1183 or can be used as stock replacements.

Product Features:
  • Specialty and drive train fastener
  • Special cam bolts
  • Black plated finish
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Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal; Sure-Lock Rocker Arm Nuts (Part No.920G)

Ultra Seal; Sure-Lock Rocker Arm Nuts

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$59.99
Designed to keep the rocker arms positively locked for precise and critical valve train adjustments. Manufactured from quality grade steel, then heat-treated for extra strength and plated with a durable finish. Kits include 16 rocker arm nuts with socket head set screws and one hex key wrench.

Product Features:
  • They are zinc dichromate plated steel
  • They have black oxide coated set screws
  • Keeps rocker arms positively locked
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Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal; Sure-Lock Rocker Arm Nuts (Part No.923G)

Ultra Seal; Sure-Lock Rocker Arm Nuts

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$77.99
Designed to keep the rocker arms positively locked for precise and critical valve train adjustments. Manufactured from quality grade steel, then heat-treated for extra strength and plated with a durable finish. Kits include 16 rocker arm nuts with socket head set screws and one hex key wrench.

Product Features:
  • Sure-lock rocker arm nuts
  • Precise valve train adjustment
  • Keep rocker arms locked
  • High-quality grade steel
  • Heat-treated for ex strength
  • Plated with durable gold tone finish
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Spectre – Engine Dress Steel Up Kit (Part No.5404)

Engine Dress Steel Up Kit

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$139.99
Spectre’s chrome engine kits are designed to give the top of your engine an amazing look in one neat package. This chrome engine kit includes chrome valve covers, chrome valve cover bolts, a chrome dip stick and a chrome plated timing cover.

Product Features:
  • Chrome valve covers
  • Chrome valve cover bolts
  • Chrome dip stick and tube
  • Chrome timing cover
  • Dresses up the engine
  • Triple plated chrome
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Spectre – Engine Dress Steel Up Kit (Part No.54083)

Engine Dress Steel Up Kit

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$119.99
Spectre’s Engine Dress-Up Kit was designed for the ’58-’86 Chevrolet small block 265-400. This kit includes: stock height baffled covers, chrome T-bar hold downs, chrome PCV breather, chrome breather, chrome oil filler cap, grommets, and a stainless steel braided PCV hose with red/blue Magna-Clamps. Designed for use with OE specifications for fit and function, Spectre products are engineered to perform as good as they look.

Product Features:
  • For Chevrolet small block 265 and 400
  • Kit includes: stock height baffled covers, chrome T-bar hold downs, chrome PCV breather, chrome breather, chrome oil filler cap, grommets, and a stain
  • Designed for use with OE specifications for fit and function
  • Made from high quality material
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FEL-PRO Performance – Oil Pan Gasket Set: High-Temperature Rubber-Coated Fiber, 5 Piece Set (Part No.1802)

Oil Pan Gasket Set: High-Temperature Rubber-Coated Fiber, 5 Piece Set

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$25.49
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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Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal; Oil Pan Gasket (Part No.5884)

Ultra Seal; Oil Pan Gasket

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$30.99
Manufactured from cellulose and nitrile composition gasket material. A black latex rubber coating is applied to outside of gasket to help seal minor oil pan rail irregularities and eliminate the possibility of oil leakage. Provides excellent sealing and durability. Complete with molded rubber front/rear oil pan seals where applicable. For OE replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track.

Product Features:
  • Maxi-seal fiber material
  • Superior blow-out resistance
  • High-tensile strength
  • Reduces gasket splitting
  • Graphite non-wicking rubber
  • No cork particles
  • Easy removal for disassembly
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Edelbrock – C-26 Small Block Chevy Dual-Quad Intake Manifold (Part No.5425)

C-26 Small Block Chevy Dual-Quad Intake Manifold

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$504.99
Product Features:
  • Designed for 1500 to 5500 RPM Performance
  • Low Profile for Hood Clearance on Most Vehicles
  • Air-Conditioning/Front Oil Tube Bosses Included
  • Stock Alternator Brackets Do Not Fit
  • Use Edelbrock Fuel Line Kit PN[8088] w/Our Carbs
  • Carburetor Center-to-Center Dimensions = 6-7/16 in
  • Use Edelbrock Linkage Kit PN[7094] w/Our Carbs
  • Best Matched with Edelbrock 500 cfm Carburetors
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Mr. Gasket – Intake Bolt Kit (Part No.5003)

Intake Bolt Kit

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$67.99
Finish your custom engine job with these show quality grade 5 chromed bolts, includes AN washers which have no exposed shoulder for a professional appearance.

Product Features:
  • Intake bolt kit
  • Chrome plated
  • Includes an type washers
  • Ideal for street rods/machines
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Edelbrock – C-26 Dual-Quad; Intake Manifold (Part No.54251)

C-26 Dual-Quad; Intake Manifold

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$640.99


Product Features:
  • Polished PN[5425] Hand-Buffed for Brilliant Shine
  • Designed for 1500 to 6500 RPM Performance
  • Low Profile for Hood Clearance on Most Vehicles
  • Air-Conditioning / Front Oil Tube Bosses Included
  • Stock Alternator Brackets Do Not Fit
  • Use Edelbrock Fuel Line Kit PN[8088] w/Our Carb
  • Carburetor Center-to-Center Dimensions = 6-7/16 in
  • Use Edelbrock Linkage Kit PN[7094] w/Our Carbs
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Mr. Gasket – Throttle Cable Bracket (Part No.9885)

Throttle Cable Bracket

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$14.99
The throttle cable bracket is designed for small block Chevy engines thru 1979 and is to be used in conjunction with the kick down cable Pn9886 for the Turbo 350 transmission. The throttle cable bracket mounts on the intake manifold and will hold cables with round or square mounts. It has a 2 inch adjustable range and is finished off in a beautiful chrome plating.

Product Features:
  • 2 in. adjustable range
  • Includes necessary hardware
  • Chrome plated
  • Individually packaged
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1961 Chevrolet Suburban Performance Engines

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1961 Chevrolet Suburban. Maybe you just need a couple of Performance Engines. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 65 different Performance Engines in our inventory ranging from $12.99 to $1,259.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1961 Chevrolet Suburban running smoothly.

Performance Engines are only as good as their brand. We stock 6 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1961 Chevrolet Suburban. Mr. Gasket, FEL-PRO Performance, and Edelbrock 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 Suburban, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 37 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Performer Intake Manifold for 1955-86 Small-Block Chevy, Satin Finish with 5.0 stars and Sure Seat Valve Springs for Chevy 262-400 V8 1957-95 with 5.0 stars.

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

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

Popular FEL-PRO Performance Performance Engines

We carry FEL-PRO Performance parts in our stock across Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gaskets categories, plus more. For a 1961 Chevrolet Suburban, our most popular FEL-PRO Performance Performance Engines include:
Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts
from $52.99
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Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts
Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gaskets
Cylinder Head Gasket: Multi-Layered Steel, Without Head Bolts
from $39.49
(1)
Cylinder Head Gasket: Multi-Layered Steel, Without Head Bolts
Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gaskets
Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set
from $23.49
(1)
Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set
Performance Engine Valve Cover Gasket Sets

Top 1961 Chevrolet Suburban Performance Engines from Mr. Gasket

Mr. Gasket products are another trusted brand when it comes to Performance Engines for your 1961 Chevrolet Suburban. Popular Mr. Gasket parts include:
Ultra Seal; Valve Cover Gasket Set
from $25.99
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Ultra Seal; Valve Cover Gasket Set
Performance Engine Valve Cover Gasket Sets
Water Outlet Gasket
from $30.99
(6)
Water Outlet Gasket
Performance Water Outlet Gaskets
Intake Manifold Bolts
from $29.99
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Intake Manifold Bolts
Performance Intake Manifolds

FAQs for 1961 Chevrolet Suburban Performance Engines

What are the most purchased Performance Engines for the 1961 Chevrolet Suburban?

Out of 65 Performance Engines for the 1961 Chevrolet Suburban, the most popular in our inventory are:
Ultra Seal; Valve Cover Gasket Set
from $35.99
(2)
Ultra Seal; Valve Cover Gasket Set
Performance Engine Valve Cover Gasket Sets
Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit
from $21.49
(2)
Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit
Performance Engine Main Bearing Gasket Sets
Action Plus Water Pumps
from $215.99
(3)
Action Plus Water Pumps
Performance Engine Water Pumps

What are the top-rated 1961 Chevrolet Suburban Performance Engines?

Top-rated Performance Engines for your 1961 Chevrolet Suburban based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Performer Intake Manifold for 1955-86 Small-Block Chevy, Satin Finish
from $257.99
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Performer Intake Manifold for 1955-86 Small-Block Chevy, Satin Finish
“Get the matching carb, increased HP by 50 points”
Sure Seat Valve Springs for Chevy 262-400 V8 1957-95
from $60.99
(2)
Sure Seat Valve Springs for Chevy 262-400 V8 1957-95
“Used with the smallest Comp Thumpr Cam, good to 5500 RPM, Cost is great, No valve float. I would use again with a samll to medium cam and 416 heads.”
Engine Dress Steel Up Kit
from $119.99
(2)
Engine Dress Steel Up Kit
“fast shipping , look good , have not installed them yet”