1961 Dodge Polara Performance Engines

Essential 1961 Dodge Polara Performance Engines

Edelbrock – Big-Block Chrysler E-Street Cylinder Heads 84cc (Part No.5093)

Big-Block Chrysler E-Street Cylinder Heads 84cc

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$2198.99
The Edelbrock #5093 E-Street cylinder heads are designed for use with 1961-1979 Chrysler 361-440 c.i.d. Wedge engine applications. The Edelbrock E-Street cylinder heads offer American made quality and affordable performance. E-Street cylinder heads featur

Product Features:
  • Complete Pair For Hydraulic Flat Tappet
  • 84cc Combustion Chamber Volume
  • 210cc Intake/70cc Exhaust Runner Volume
  • 2.14 in. Intake/1.81 in. Exhaust Valve Diameter
  • 0.625 in. Deck Thickness
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Edelbrock – Performer-Plus camshaft for Big-Block Chrysler 383-400-440 V-8 (Part No.2192)

Performer-Plus camshaft for Big-Block Chrysler 383-400-440 V-8

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$422.99


Product 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
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Edelbrock – Performer-Plus camshaft for Small-Block Chrysler 318-340-360 V-8 (Part No.2177)

Performer-Plus camshaft for Small-Block Chrysler 318-340-360 V-8

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$357.99


Product 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
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Mr. Gasket – Chrome Dress-Up Kit (Part No.9831)

Chrome Dress-Up Kit

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$125.99
Kits include most popular chrome dress-up components, including short, OEM height valve covers with integral oil baffles.

Product Features:
  • Includes oil baffles
  • Chrome plated
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Weiand – Hi-Ram; Intake Manifold Top (Part No.1913)

Hi-Ram; Intake Manifold Top

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$351.99


Product Features:
  • Top Only
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Edelbrock – Performer RPM 340/360; Intake Manifold (Part No.71761)

Performer RPM 340/360; Intake Manifold

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$598.99


Product Features:
  • Best for the Ultimate in Street High-Performance
  • Designed for 1500 to 6500 RPM Street-Driven Power
  • Dual-Plane High-Rise Intake w/180 deg Firing Order
  • Produces Incredible Top-End Horsepower
  • Retains Good Throttle Response and Acceleration
  • Larger Plenum and Runners Maximizes Other Upgrades
  • Edelbrock Total Power Package Maximizes Gains
  • Polished Finish
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FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit (Part No.2947)

Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit

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$48.99
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.
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Mr. Gasket – Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.379)

Valve Cover Gasket Set

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$30.99
Thick, molded rubber with steel carrier. Manufactured from high-density cork and 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. Available in standard or extra thick to provide additional valve train to cover clearance. For OE replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track.

Product Features:
  • Made from cork/rubber compound
  • Can be reused many times
  • Thick; fuel-resistant
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FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.1612)

Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set

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$39.99
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

Product Features:
  • Rubber-coated fiber is used for high-heat applications where the valve cover is in close proximity to the exhaust manifold.
  • Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.
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FEL-PRO Performance – Performance Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.1611)

Performance Valve Cover Gasket Set

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$20.29
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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Spectre – Water Neck; Chrysler (Part No.4739)

Water Neck; Chrysler

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$23.79
Spectre’s Chrysler water neck fits 1964 and later Chrysler V8 engines. This water neck has been designed around the OEM specifications and has a chrome plated finish for a lasting look that fits great. This water neck includes bolts.

Product Features:
  • Fits 1964 and later Chrysler V8 engines
  • Includes bolts
  • Chrome plated
  • Easy to install
  • O-ring/gasket not included
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FEL-PRO Performance – Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 4 Piece Set (Part No.1234)

Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 4 Piece Set

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$34.49
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

Product Features:
  • Fel-Pro performance intake manifold gaskets have been tested with virtually all aftermarket cylinder head and intake manifold combinations.
  • Performance intake manifold gaskets designed without a metal core, to allow engine builders to trim the gasket for exact fit on modified ports.
  • Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.
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FEL-PRO Performance – Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 8 Piece Set (Part No.1215)

Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 8 Piece Set

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$49.99
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

Product Features:
  • DESIGNED FOR IMPERFECT SEALING SURFACES — Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment to help seal imperfect sealing surfaces
  • SEALING TECHNOLOGIES — Exclusive sealing innovations and technologies with proprietary materials and unique design features to ensure a superior seal for your repair
  • ENGINEERING EXPERTISE — Parts are designed, reviewed, validated and approved by Fel-Pro engineers through rigorous research and development
  • REAL-WORLD TESTED — Parts are tested on-vehicle and validated to ensure optimal performance on the road
  • EVERY PART FOR THE REPAIR — Fel-Pro gasket sets include every part needed for the repair unless otherwise noted
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FEL-PRO Performance – Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 4 Piece Set (Part No.1216)

Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 4 Piece Set

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$27.49
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

Product Features:
  • DESIGNED FOR IMPERFECT SEALING SURFACES — Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment to help seal imperfect sealing surfaces
  • SEALING TECHNOLOGIES — Exclusive sealing innovations and technologies with proprietary materials and unique design features to ensure a superior seal for your repair
  • ENGINEERING EXPERTISE — Parts are designed, reviewed, validated and approved by Fel-Pro engineers through rigorous research and development
  • REAL-WORLD TESTED — Parts are tested on-vehicle and validated to ensure optimal performance on the road
  • EVERY PART FOR THE REPAIR — Fel-Pro gasket sets include every part needed for the repair unless otherwise noted
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Edelbrock – Performer-Link Adjustable True-Roller Timing Chain Set (Part No.7803)

Performer-Link Adjustable True-Roller Timing Chain Set

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$92.99


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
  • Not for OEM Hydraulic Roller-Lifter Camshaft Eng.
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Edelbrock – Performer-Link Adjustable True-Roller Timing Chain Set (Part No.7804)

Performer-Link Adjustable True-Roller Timing Chain Set

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$96.99


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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Mr. Gasket – Oil Pan Gasket (Part No.397)

Oil Pan Gasket

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$35.99
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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FEL-PRO Performance – Oil Pan Gasket Set: High-Temperature Rubber-Coated Fiber, 4 Piece Set (Part No.1807)

Oil Pan Gasket Set: High-Temperature Rubber-Coated Fiber, 4 Piece Set

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$30.49
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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FEL-PRO Performance – PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET (Part No.1806)

PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET

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$21.49
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 – Oil Pan Gasket (Part No.394)

Oil Pan Gasket

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$28.99
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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FEL-PRO Performance – Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts (Part No.1106)

Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts

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$142.99
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

Product Features:
  • 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.
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Mr. Gasket – MLS Head Gasket (Part No.3210G)

MLS Head Gasket

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$112.99
Manufactured from nitrile coated spring steel layers. Stress formed embossment provides excellent sealing. Also provides stability and reduces cylinder bore distortion. Ideal for super charged, turbo charged, nitrous oxide and extreme compression ratios. For high performance street, drag race and oval track. Packaged individually.

Product Features:
  • Maximum sealing
  • Reduced bore distortion
  • Uniform bolt load distribution
  • Excellent radial strength
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FEL-PRO Performance – Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts (Part No.1008)

Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts

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$41.49
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

Product Features:
  • 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.
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Edelbrock – Cylinder Head Gasket Set for Chrysler (Part No.7325)

Cylinder Head Gasket Set for Chrysler

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$72.99
Product Features:
  • Cylinder Head Gasket
  • 1958-1979 361-383-400-413-426
  • Not For Hemi
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Mr. Gasket – High Performance Thermostat (Part No.4367)

High Performance Thermostat

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$26.99
These high performance thermostats are designed to resist large variations in coolant pressures that occur at high RPM’s where coolant temperature and coolant pressure fight for control of the thermostat keeping it from opening at its designated temperature. The balanced HP thermostat features all brass and copper construction, and opens at the right temperature regardless of engine RPM.

Product Features:
  • High performance
  • Resists variations in coolant
  • Brass and copper construction
  • Opens at right temperature
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Mr. Gasket – High Performance Thermostat (Part No.4366)

High Performance Thermostat

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$25.99
These high performance thermostats are designed to resist large variations in coolant pressures that occur at high RPM’s where coolant temperature and coolant pressure fight for control of the thermostat keeping it from opening at its designated temperature. The balanced HP thermostat features all brass and copper construction, and opens at the right temperature regardless of engine RPM.

Product Features:
  • High performance
  • Resists variations in coolant
  • Brass and copper construction
  • Opens at right temperature
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1961 Dodge Polara Performance Engines

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1961 Dodge Polara. Maybe you just need a couple of Performance Engines. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 28 different Performance Engines in our inventory ranging from $17.29 to $2,198.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1961 Dodge Polara 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 Dodge Polara. FEL-PRO Performance, Mr. Gasket, and Spectre 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 Dodge Polara, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 40 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Water Neck; Chrysler with 3.3 stars.

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

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

Popular Edelbrock Performance Engines

We carry Edelbrock parts in our stock across Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gaskets categories, plus more. For a 1961 Dodge Polara, our most popular Edelbrock Performance Engines include:
Cylinder Head Gasket Set for Chrysler
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Cylinder Head Gasket Set for Chrysler
Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gaskets

Top 1961 Dodge Polara Performance Engines from Mr. Gasket

Mr. Gasket products are another trusted brand when it comes to Performance Engines for your 1961 Dodge Polara. Popular Mr. Gasket parts include:
Intake Manifold Bolts
from $29.99
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Intake Manifold Bolts
Performance Intake Manifolds
Chrome Dress-Up Kit
from $125.99
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Chrome Dress-Up Kit
Performance Engine Dress-Up Kits

FAQs for 1961 Dodge Polara Performance Engines

What are the most purchased Performance Engines for the 1961 Dodge Polara?

Out of 28 Performance Engines for the 1961 Dodge Polara, the most popular in our inventory are:
High Performance Thermostat
from $26.99
This product is not rated
High Performance Thermostat
Performance Engine Coolant Thermostats
Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 8 Piece Set
from $46.99
This product is not rated
Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 8 Piece Set
Performance Engine Intake Manifold Gaskets
PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET
from $17.29
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PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET
Performance Engine Oil Pan Gaskets

What are the top-rated 1961 Dodge Polara Performance Engines?

Top-rated Performance Engines for your 1961 Dodge Polara based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Water Neck; Chrysler
from $23.79
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Water Neck; Chrysler
“Very nice affordable replacement”