1963 Pontiac Star Chief Performance Engines

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Keep Your 1963 Pontiac Star Chief 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 1963 Pontiac Star Chief looking sharp and performing at its best. At Advance Auto Parts we carry a wide selection of dependable options, including Performance Engine Rocker Arms, Performance Engine Valve Cover Gasket Sets, 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.

Top-Rated Performance Engines from Trusted Brands

Looking for a reliable Performance Engine? We’ve got you covered with options from brands you know and trust like Competition Cams. For example, Competition Cams Performance Engines start at just $223.99 with an average 4.1 star rating. With over 2 reviews and a solid 5 star average, you can shop with confidence knowing other Pontiac Star Chief owners approve.

Competitive Prices and Extensive Inventory

The average price for a 1963 Pontiac Star Chief Performance Engine at Advance Auto Parts is around $220.09, with a range that starts at $10.99 and goes up to $1,137.00. With 42 options in stock from 3 trusted brands, finding the right fit is easy. Popular picks like High Performance Thermostat, VALVE SEALS, 11/32" TEFLON 1 ST, and PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET start at just $30.49 and offer a great balance of form and function.

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While you’re upgrading or replacing your Performance Engine, don’t forget to check out other key components like Performance Distributors and Performance Fuel Systems. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re here to help you keep your 1963 Pontiac Star Chief in peak condition, inside and out.

Looking for the perfect Performance Engine for your 1963 Pontiac Star Chief? 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 Pontiac Star Chief. Whether you’re driving a 1963 model or another popular model year like 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1964, 1965, and 1966, 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 1963 Pontiac Star Chief Performance Engines

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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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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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$298.99

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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HYDRAULIC – Xtreme Energy: High performance street, very strong mid-range, headers and 2200+ stall.

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HYDRAULIC – Xtreme Energy: High performance street, very strong mid-range, headers and 2200+ stall.
274/286 Advertised Duration, 230/236 Duration @ .050″, .488″/.491″ Lift, 110 Lobe Separation
Valve spring upgrade required
Best performance with aftermarket intake manifolds, headers, lower gear ratios etc.

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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.

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Designed to deliver an aggressive, hard-hitting exhaust note at idle, the Thumpr camshaft series from COMP Cams also delivers excellent horsepower gains and a broad torque curve. A perfect choice for muscle cars and street rods.

Product Features:

Early intake valve opening and long exhaust duration create optimum overlap for powerful, hard-hitting exhaust note.
Best with aftermarket converters and more rear gear.
Three unique cam designs for each application that deliver excellent horsepower gains and broad torque curve; perfect choice for muscle cars and street rods.

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$403.99

An older member of the COMP Cams grind family, the Magnum series of camshafts offers excellent performance gains over stock without the added wear and tear associated with more aggressive camshafts.

Product Features:

Best with aftermarket torque converters and 9.5:1 compression.
Great high RPM power.
Easy on valve train parts.
Can be used with mild ratio rocker arms and traditional performance valve springs.

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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.

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$223.99

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 .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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$223.99

VALVE SEALS, O-RING 11/32″ 1 ST

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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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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 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 Performance Valve Cover Gaskets are high-density cork/rubber blend gaskets that use evenly sized cork particles distributed evenly throughout the rubber binder. The result is a compressible valve cover gasket without leak paths. These gaskets create a positive seal by controlled swelling of the gasket material when exposed to hot engine oil. Provides excellent flange sealing and durability. For original equipment replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track use.

Product Features:

Manufactured from high-density cork/rubber blend gasket material
Provides excellent sealing and durability
For OE replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track use

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$34.99

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.

Popular 1963 Pontiac Star Chief Performance Engines Categories

Performance Engine Coolant Thermostats

Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gaskets

Performance Engine Camshaft and Lifter Kits

Performance Engine Valve Springs

Performance Engine Valve Cover Gasket Sets

Performance Engine Rocker Arms

Performance Engine Camshafts

Performance Engine Oil Pan Gaskets

Performance Engine Valve Lifters

Performance Engine Push Rod Guideplates

Performance Engine Push Rods

Performance Engine Valve Spring Retainer

Performance Engine Valve Stem Seal Sets

Most Popular Performance Engine Rocker Arms for 1963 Pontiac Star Chieves

Enhance your 1963 Pontiac Star Chief with one of the 4 Performance Engine Rocker Arms we have in stock, starting at just $48.99.

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ENGINE ROCKER ARM

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ENGINE ROCKER ARM

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ENGINE ROCKER ARM

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ENGINE ROCKER ARM

Best-Selling 1963 Pontiac Star Chief Performance Engine Valve Cover Gasket Sets

Upgrade your Star Chief with one of our 2 best-selling Performance Engine Valve Cover Gasket Sets.

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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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$23.29

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.

Top-Quality Performance Engine Coolant Thermostats for 1963 Pontiac Star Chieves

Choose a high-quality OEM or aftermarket Performance Engine Coolant Thermostat for Pontiac Star Chieves and enjoy top-notch performance from $32.49.

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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

Our Top Pick for a 1963 Pontiac Star Chief Performance Engine Oil Pan Gasket

Invest in a durable Performance Engine Oil Pan Gasket for your 1963 Pontiac, knowing you’re getting trusted brands and expert craftsmanship.

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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.

Our Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gaskets for 1963 Pontiac Star Chieves

Make a smart move for your 1963 Pontiac Star Chief with our Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gasket for $54.99.

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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.

Top-Rated Performance Engine Brands For Your 1963 Pontiac Star Chief

When it comes to finding the perfect Performance Engine for your 1963 Pontiac Star Chief, Advance Auto Parts has you covered with a wide selection of high-quality OEM and aftermarket options from 3 trusted brands. We carry the most popular Performance Engine brands including Competition Cams, and more, all known for their exceptional customer ratings (average brand rating of 4.1 stars) and competitive prices, as low as $223.99. Purchasing a Performance Engine from us here at Advance Auto Parts is a smart move for both you and your 1963 Pontiac Star Chief, providing peace of mind with parts that meet or exceed OEM standards.

Popular Competition Cams 1963 Pontiac Star Chief Performance Engines

If you’re looking for a top-quality Performance Engine for your 1963 Pontiac Star Chief, Advance Auto Parts has exactly what you need with our selection of Competition Cams Performance Engines. We have 1 Competition Cams Performance Engines in stock for this fitment, all known for their durability and precision fit. With prices starting at just $223.99, you’ll find the perfect Performance Engine for your needs and budget. Competition Cams Performance Engines for the 1963 Pontiac Star Chief come highly rated, with over 1 customer reviews and an impressive average rating of 4.1 stars. Choosing a Competition Cams Performance Engine from Advance Auto Parts is a smart move to ensure quality and value for your vehicle.

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Valve Seals, O-Ring 11/32" 1 St

“Replaced as original, super easy to install!”

FAQs for 1963 Pontiac Star Chief Performance Engines

What are the best-selling Performance Engines for 1963 Pontiac Star Chieves?

Out of 42 Performance Engines that fit 1963 Pontiac Star Chieves, 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 1963 Pontiac Star Chief Performance Engines?

The prices of Performance Engines for the 1963 Pontiac Star Chief 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 1963 Pontiac Star Chief?

The average price for Performance Engines for the 1963 Pontiac Star Chief 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 Star Chief model years?

Yes, we carry Performance Engines for 10 model years of Pontiac Star Chieves between 1955 and 1966. The following model years are the most popular for Performance Engine purchases: 1966, 1965, 1964, 1962, 1961, 1960, 1959, 1958, and 1957.

What are the cheapest Performance Engines for my 1963 Pontiac Star Chief?

The cheapest 1963 Pontiac Star Chief 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 1963 Pontiac models?

Yes. We stock Performance Engines for 5 other popular 1963 Pontiac models. Some of the most popular are 1963 Grand Prix Performance Engines, 1963 Bonneville Performance Engines, 1963 LeMans Performance Engines, 1963 Catalina Performance Engines, and 1963 Safari Performance Engines.

What are the top-rated Performance Engines that fit the 1963 Pontiac Star Chief?

The one 1963 Pontiac Star Chief 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 1963 Pontiac Star Chief?

As of 3/1/26, these are some of the most in-demand types of Performance Engines for a 1963 Pontiac Star Chief:

Can I get help with 1963 Pontiac Star Chief 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 Star Chief Performance Engines?

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

1963 Pontiac Star Chief Performance Engines

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

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

Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 212/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.51-221-4)

Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 230/236 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.51-224-4)

Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 240/246 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.51-225-4)

Competition Cams – Thumpr 227/241 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit (Part No.CL51-600-5)

Competition Cams – Magnum 230/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit (Part No.CL51-234-4)

Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 218/224 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit (Part No.CL51-222-4)

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

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

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

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

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

Mr. Gasket – Gskt Valve Cover (Part No.576)

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

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 – 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)

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

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