Essential 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix Performance Engines

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High Energy Hydraulic Flat Lifter Chevrolet SBC, BBC, and 194-292/200-262 V6.

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

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

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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

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

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Mr. Gasket screw-in rocker arm studs are manufactured from heat treated black oxide coated Grade 8 steel. Ideal for high performance street applications. OE style press in rocker studs can actually pull out of the cylinder head when using high lift camshafts. Includes sixteen studs 3/8-24 x 1.47 inch long top x 7/16-14 bottom.

Product Features:

Black Oxide Coated Grade 8 Steel
Kit Contains 16 Studs
Easy To Install
Heat Treated Steel
Grade 8 Steel

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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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Designed to open at 160 degrees every time, regardless of engine rpm, and it’s high-flow design and brass and copper construction eliminate the damaging effects of cycling when you’re stuck in stop-and-go traffic. It includes the rubber gasket and has a pressure relief valve.

Product Features:

Opens sooner than stock at 160 degrees
High flow design for performance applications
Includes rubber o-ring seal/gasket
Incorporates pressure relief valve

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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 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

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Product Features:

Use W/ Valve Springs Part #5822, 5882, 5896, 5872, 5867, 5812, 5857
Set of 16
1.50 in. Outside Diameter
Steel Material
Black Oxide Finish

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This 7° steel retainer for GM Gen III applications with #26915 or #26918 Beehive Valve Springs is precision machined from 4140 chromemoly steel and finished in black oxide. This precision retainer is specifically designed for positive location when combined with COMP Cams high-quality valve springs.

Product Features:

7° angle retainers for 1.055″ diameter valve springs, stock diameter valve stems
O.D. – 1.030″, Step 1 – .640″
Precision machined from 4140 chromemoly steel and finished in black oxide
Designed for positive location when combined with COMP Cams high-quality valve springs

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Edelbrock part #9653 Pushrods are designed for Chevy 348/409 “W” series V-8 engine applications. These one-piece pushrods are manufactured from high quality 4130 Chromoly steel tubing that has been surface hardened for maximum durability. They have precis

Product Features:

7.2 in. Length
0.312 in. Diameter
4130 Chromoly Steel Material
Black Oxide Finish
Made In The USA

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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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Ideal for use with mainly stock components like rocker arms, intake manifolds, cylinder heads, compression ratio, torque converters and rear gear ratios, the High Energy camshaft grind family is a great choice for street performance applications.

Product Features:

Good blend of efficiency and performance.
Perfect choice for performance street rebuilds.
Work well with mainly stock components such as rockers, manifolds, heads, compression, torque converters and gears.

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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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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:

Made of high temp silicone or nitrile blend rubber
Torque limiters to prevent over tightening
One piece molded rubber
Fits left and right hand dipsticks

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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 cellulose/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 original equipment replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track.

Product Features:

Manufactured from cellulose/nitrile rubber composition gasket material
Provides excellent sealing and durability
Complete with molded rubber front/rear oil pan end seals where applicable
For OE replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track use
Graphite Non-Wicking Rubber
No Cork Particles
Easy Removal For Disassembly

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Complete kit includes retainers and locks. Springs made of highest quality spring wire. Springs precision wound to close tolerances. Includes superior quality steel retainers. Includes 7 degree heat-treated valve stem locks. Retainers and locks are black oxide coated. Non-rotator style: Dyno tested and street proven. Great match to Edelbrock camshaft kit.

Product Features:

Complete Kit: Includes Retainers And Locks
Springs Made of Highest Quality Spring Wire
Springs Precision Wound To Close Tolerances
Includes Superior Quality Steel Retainers
Includes 7 deg. Heat-Treated Valve Stem Locks
Retainers and Locks Black Oxide Coated
Non-Rotator Style: Dyno Tested and Street Proven
Great Match to Edelbrock Camshaft Kit

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COMP Cams offers a complete line of valve stem seals, from the umbrella seals to the positive-stop Teflon seal. These seals are a must to keep unwanted oil from entering the combustion chamber through the clearance in the valve guides. The umbrella seal is normally used when a larger-than-stock diameter spring is used, in the case of a double spring, the positive-stop Teflon seal is used. The umbrella seals require no machining, but with the Teflon seal it is necessary to disassemble the heads and machine the top of the guide with a special .530 diameter cutter. Whenever you are planning an engine overhaul or a cam change, don’t forget the valve seals.

Product Features:

Work with stock guides and 11/32″ valve stem diameter
Valve stem oil seals keep unwanted oil from entering the combustion chamber
Several different types of valve seals are offered

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VALVE SEALS, O-RING 11/32″ 1 ST

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Work with .530″ guides and 11/32″ valve stem diameter
Valve stem oil seals keep unwanted oil from entering the combustion chamber
Several different types of valve seals are offered

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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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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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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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Molded rubber gaskets are reusable, great for engines that require valve lash maintenance. These gaskets feature Nitrile material for long life, solid steel carrier for strength and rigidity. Incorporates compression limiters to prevent fastener over-tightening.

Product Features:

Features Nitrile Rubber Material For Long Life
Molded Rubber Gaskets Are Reusable
Ideal For Engine Requiring Valve Lash Maintenance

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Designed to take advantage of the GM LS engine’s larger camshaft journal diameter, the XFI RPM camshaft line takes Xtreme Energy technology to deliver excellent power.

Product Features:

Designed with Xtreme Energy technology to provide excellent power with the LS engine’s enhanced cylinder head design and high RPM potential.
Takes advantage of the LS engine’s larger journal diameter, base circle and 1.7+ rocker arm ratio.
Provides outstanding low RPM torque with increased stability.

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Designed to take advantage of the GM LS engine’s larger camshaft journal diameter, the XFI RPM camshaft line takes Xtreme Energy technology to deliver excellent power.

Product Features:

Designed with Xtreme Energy technology to provide excellent power with the LS engine’s enhanced cylinder head design and high RPM potential.
Takes advantage of the LS engine’s larger journal diameter, base circle and 1.7+ rocker arm ratio.
Provides outstanding low RPM torque with increased stability.

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HYDRAULIC – Xtreme Energy: Good for street machines, slightly rough idle. 2000+ stall.

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HYDRAULIC – Xtreme Energy: Good for street machines, slightly rough idle. 2000+ stall.
268/280 Advertised Duration, 224/230 Duration @ .050″, .477″/.480″ Lift, 110 Lobe Separation
Valve spring upgrade required

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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.

FAQs for 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix Performance Engines

What are the best-selling Performance Engines for 1962 Pontiac Grand Prixes?

Out of 42 Performance Engines that fit 1962 Pontiac Grand Prixes, the following parts are the top sellers:

High Performance Thermostat (22903641) – $32.49
VALVE SEALS, 11/32" TEFLON 1 ST (10043400) – $223.99
PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET (19781419) – $30.49

What’s the price range for 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix Performance Engines?

The prices of Performance Engines for the 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix range from $10.99 up to $1,137.00 for the most premium parts.

What is the average price of a Performance Engine for a 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix?

The average price for Performance Engines for the 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix is $220.09. 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 Pontiac Grand Prix model years?

Yes, we carry Performance Engines for 45 model years of Pontiac Grand Prixes between 1963 and 2008. The following model years are the most popular for Performance Engine purchases: 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, and 2000.

What are the cheapest Performance Engines for my 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix?

The cheapest 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix Performance Engines we carry are:

10 Degree Steel Retainer for 26120 Beehive Spring (50289146) – $10.99
7 Degree Steel Retainer for 3/8" Valves with 1.500"-1.550" Spring (50289506) – $10.99
7 Degree Steel Retainer for 11/32" Valve with 1.437"-1.500" Spring (50289120) – $10.99
7 Degree Steel Retainer for 11/32" Valves with 1.500"-1.550" Spring (50289132) – $10.99
Valve Spring, 1.384" 2 Spring (50286949) – $11.99

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Performance Engines for any other 1962 Pontiac models?

Yes. We stock Performance Engines for 3 other popular 1962 Pontiac models. Some of the most popular are 1962 Bonneville Performance Engines, 1962 Catalina Performance Engines, 1962 Safari Performance Engines, and 1962 Star Chief Performance Engines.

What are the top-rated Performance Engines that fit the 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix?

The one 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix Performance Engine we have in stock is the 10 Degree Steel Retainer for 26120 Beehive Spring. It costs $10.99.

What types of Performance Engines do you sell for my 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix?

As of 3/1/26, these are some of the most in-demand types of Performance Engines for a 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix:

Can I get help with 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix Performance Engine orders?

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

What is your return policy for Pontiac Grand Prix Performance Engines?

Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new Pontiac Grand Prix Performance Engines and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.

1962 Pontiac Grand Prix Performance Engines

Competition Cams – High Energy Hydraulic Flat Lifter Chevrolet SBC, BBC, and 194-292/200-262 V6. (Part No.812-1)

FEL-PRO Performance – Cylinder Head Gasket: Multi-Layered Steel, Without Head Bolts (Part No.1003)

Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Head Gasket (Part No.5788G)

Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Screw-In Rocker Arm Studs (Part No.1076)

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

Mr. Gasket – Ls1 Late Thermostat (Part No.6367)

Mr. Gasket – High Performance Thermostat (Part No.4365)

Edelbrock – Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16) (Part No.9724)

Competition Cams – Steel Retainers, 1.055" For Ls Beehive 1 St (Part No.774-16)

Edelbrock – Pushrod Set for S/B Chevy (Part No.9653)

Competition Cams – PUSHROD SET, SBC 3/8 1 ST (Part No.7513-16)

Competition Cams – High Energy 218/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit (Part No.K51-232-3)

Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 230/236 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit (Part No.CL42-224-4)

Mr. Gasket – Engine Sealing (Part No.6560)

FEL-PRO Performance – Oil Pan Gasket Set: High-Temperature Rubber-Coated Fiber, 5 Piece Set (Part No.1803)

Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Oil Pan Gasket (Part No.5884)

Edelbrock – Complete Sure Seat Valve Spring Kit for Chevy 262-400 V8 1957-95 (Part No.5794)

Competition Cams – Valve Seals, Umbrella 11/32" 1 St (Part No.502-16)

Competition Cams – Valve Seals, O-Ring 11/32" 1 St (Part No.501-16)

Competition Cams – VALVE SEALS, 11/32" TEFLON 1 ST (Part No.503-16)

FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.1622)

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

FEL-PRO Performance – Performance Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.1623)

Mr. Gasket – Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.585G)

Competition Cams – XFI XE-R 238/240 Hydraulic Roller Cam (Part No.54-448-11)

Competition Cams – XFI RPM HI-LIFT 212/218 Hydraulic Roller Cam (Part No.54-424-11)

Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 224/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.51-223-4)

Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 224/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.42-223-4)

FEL-PRO Performance – PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET (Part No.1814)

Competition Cams – ENGINE ROCKER ARM (Part No.19060-16)

Competition Cams – ENGINE ROCKER ARM (Part No.1452-16)

Competition Cams – ENGINE ROCKER ARM (Part No.19060-1)

Competition Cams – ENGINE ROCKER ARM (Part No.19061-1)

FEL-PRO Performance – Performance Cylinder Head Gasket (Part No.1016)

FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.1622)

FEL-PRO Performance – Performance Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.1623)

Mr. Gasket – High Performance Thermostat (Part No.4365)