1961 Oldsmobile Starfire Performance Engines
Keep Your 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire 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 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire 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 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.
Competitive Prices and Extensive Inventory
The average price for a 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire Performance Engine at Advance Auto Parts is around $61.24, with a range that starts at $32.49 and goes up to $89.99. With 2 options in stock from one trusted brand, finding the right fit is easy. Popular picks like High Performance Thermostat and Ultra Seal: Head Gasket start at just $32.49 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 Distributors and Performance Ignition Products. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re here to help you keep your 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire in peak condition, inside and out.
Find Your Specific 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire Performance Engines
Looking for the perfect Performance Engine for your 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire? 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 Oldsmobile Starfire. Whether you’re driving a 1961 model or another popular model year like
1964,
1965,
1966,
1975,
1976,
1977,
1978,
1979, and
1980, 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 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire Performance Engines
Mr. Gasket – High Performance Thermostat (Part No.4365)
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$32.49
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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Product Features:
- 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
FEL-PRO Performance – Cylinder Head Gasket: Multi-Layered Steel, Without Head Bolts (Part No.1003)
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$42.49
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions
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Product Features:
- PROPRIETARY COATING – Nonstick anti-friction coating seals small surface imperfections
- NO RETORQUE DESIGN – Steel core helps eliminate the need for retorquing head bolts
- SUPERIOR SEAL – Precise embossed Printoseal sealing beads at all vital areas to eliminate leak paths
- STRONG AND DURABLE – Features graphite or reinforced fiber facing material and steel armor for strength and durability
- DESIGNED FOR IMPERFECT SEALING SURFACES – Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment to help seal imperfect sealing surfaces
FEL-PRO Performance – Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts (Part No.1004)
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$44.99
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.
Edelbrock – Engine Gasket Set (Head / Intake / Exhaust / Valve Cover) for Oldsmobile (Part No.7373)
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$130.99
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- Head: 4.250″ Bore/0.042″ Thick/9.8cc Vol.
- Intake: 1.44″x2.44″ Port/.060″ Thick
- Exhaust: 1.95″x1.56″ Port
- 3/16″ Valve Cover
- Multi Piece Configuration
FEL-PRO Performance – Performance Cylinder Head Gasket (Part No.1000)
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$61.99
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions.
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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.
FEL-PRO Performance – Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts (Part No.1010)
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$51.99
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions
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Product Features:
- PROPRIETARY COATING – Nonstick anti-friction coating seals small surface imperfections
- NO RETORQUE DESIGN – Steel core helps eliminate the need for retorquing head bolts
- SUPERIOR SEAL – Precise embossed Printoseal sealing beads at all vital areas to eliminate leak paths
- STRONG AND DURABLE – Features graphite or reinforced fiber facing material and steel armor for strength and durability
- DESIGNED FOR IMPERFECT SEALING SURFACES – Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment to help seal imperfect sealing surfaces
Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Head Gasket (Part No.5788G)
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$89.99
Mr. Gasket Ultra-Seal Head Gaskets are a five layer (graphite core/perforated steel outer layers) composite construction. The graphite core has excellent thermoconductivity (transfers heat) away from hot spots in head preventing gasket burn-out. They provide excellent stability, compressibility and high temperature endurance. A high temperature silicone coating ensures sealing of engine fluids. Compatible with cast iron or aluminum heads, they will not brinell (indent) aluminum cylinder heads. Suitable for high performance street, drag race and oval track use. Sold individually.
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Product Features:
- Five layer (graphite core/perforated steel outer layers) composite construction
- Graphite core has excellent thermo-conductivity-transfers heat away from hot spots in head preventing gasket burn-out
- Provides excellent stability, compressibility and high temperature endurance
- Coated with high temperature silicone to ensure sealing of engine fluids
- Will not brinell (indent) aluminum cylinder heads
- For high performance street, drag race and oval track use
- Compatible w/High Octane Fuel
- Compatible With Exotic Fuel
Popular 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire Performance Engines Categories
Most Popular Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gasket for 1961 Oldsmobile Starfires
Enhance your 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire with this popular Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gasket we have in stock, for $89.99.
Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Head Gasket (Part No.5788G)
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$89.99
Mr. Gasket Ultra-Seal Head Gaskets are a five layer (graphite core/perforated steel outer layers) composite construction. The graphite core has excellent thermoconductivity (transfers heat) away from hot spots in head preventing gasket burn-out. They provide excellent stability, compressibility and high temperature endurance. A high temperature silicone coating ensures sealing of engine fluids. Compatible with cast iron or aluminum heads, they will not brinell (indent) aluminum cylinder heads. Suitable for high performance street, drag race and oval track use. Sold individually.brbrGasket Bore 4.230 inch, Compressed thickness 0.038 inch
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Product Features:
- Five layer (graphite core/perforated steel outer layers) composite construction
- Graphite core has excellent thermo-conductivity-transfers heat away from hot spots in head preventing gasket burn-out
- Provides excellent stability, compressibility and high temperature endurance
- Coated with high temperature silicone to ensure sealing of engine fluids
- Will not brinell (indent) aluminum cylinder heads
- For high performance street, drag race and oval track use
- Compatible w/High Octane Fuel
- Compatible With Exotic Fuel
Best-Selling 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire Performance Engine Coolant Thermostat
Upgrade your Starfire with our best-selling Performance Engine Coolant Thermostat.
Mr. Gasket – High Performance Thermostat (Part No.4365)
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$32.49
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.
Product Features:
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Product Features:
- 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
FAQs for 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire Performance Engines
What are the best-selling Performance Engines for 1961 Oldsmobile Starfires?
Out of 2 Performance Engines that fit 1961 Oldsmobile Starfires, the following parts are the top sellers:
- High Performance Thermostat (22903641) – $32.49
- Ultra Seal: Head Gasket (10649155) – $89.99
What’s the price range for 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire Performance Engines?
The prices of Performance Engines for the 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire range from $32.49 up to $89.99 for the most premium parts.
What is the average price of a Performance Engine for a 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire?
The average price for Performance Engines for the 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire is $61.24. 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 Oldsmobile Starfire model years?
What are the cheapest Performance Engines for my 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire?
The cheapest 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire Performance Engines we carry are:
- High Performance Thermostat (22903641) – $32.49
- Ultra Seal: Head Gasket (10649155) – $89.99
Does Advance Auto Parts sell Performance Engines for any other 1961 Oldsmobile models?
Yes. We stock Performance Engines for 4 other popular 1961 Oldsmobile models. Some of the most popular are 1961 98 Performance Engines, 1961 F85 Performance Engines, 1961 Dynamic Performance Engines, 1961 Fiesta Performance Engines, and 1961 Super 88 Performance Engines.
What types of Performance Engines do you sell for my 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire?
As of 3/1/26, these are some of the most in-demand types of Performance Engines for a 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire:
Can I get help with 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire Performance Engine orders?
Contact our customer support team by chat or phone, through the help desk page, where you can find instant answers about Oldsmobile Performance Engines and more.
What is your return policy for Oldsmobile Starfire Performance Engines?
Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new Oldsmobile Starfire Performance Engines and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.