1965 Pontiac Safari Performance Engines

Essential 1965 Pontiac Safari Performance Engines

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

Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16)

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$100.99
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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FEL-PRO Performance – PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET (Part No.1814)

PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET 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 – Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.1622)

Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set

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$32.49
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 – Ultra Seal: Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.5869)

Ultra Seal: Valve Cover Gasket Set

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$36.49
Ultra-Seal is Mr. Gasket premium valve cover gasket material. It’s manufactured from a high density cork and rubber blend with a black latex coat applied to the outside to help seal minor flange irregularites and eliminate oil leakage. It creates a positive seal by controlled swelling of the gasket material when exposed to hot oil. For original equipment replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track use. Sold as a pair, these gaskets are .187 inch thick.

Product Features:
  • Manufactured from high-density cork /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
  • For OE replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track
  • .187″ thick
  • Handles Ex Flange Pressure
  • Forms Leak Proof Seal
  • Black Latex Coating
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FEL-PRO Performance – Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts (Part No.1016)

Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts

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$67.99
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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Edelbrock – Engine Gasket Set (Head / Intake / Exhaust / Valve Cover) for Pontiac (Part No.7382)

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

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$118.99
Product Features:
  • Head: 4.300″ Bore/0.038″ Thick/8.96cc Vol.
  • Intake: 1.18″x2.20″ Port/.060″ Thick
  • Exhaust: 1.880″ Port
  • 3/16″ Valve Cover
  • Multi Piece Configuration
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Mr. Gasket – High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow (Part No.4364)

High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow

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$26.99
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 180 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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Competition Cams – High Energy 212/212 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit (Part No.K51-230-3)

High Energy 212/212 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit

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$622.99
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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Edelbrock – Performer-Plus Camshaft Kit for Pontiac 350-403 V8 (Part No.2157)

Performer-Plus Camshaft Kit for Pontiac 350-403 V8

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$358.99


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 – Intake Manifold Bolts (Part No.957G)

Intake Manifold Bolts

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These grade 5 hex head bolts are brite zinc plated for protection and appearance. Hardened flat washers provide uniform torque & prevent galling on aluminum manifolds. Includes sixteen (16) 3/8 inch-16 x 1-1/4 inch bolts & washers

Product Features:
  • Zinc plated Grade 5 steel
  • Flat washers provide uniform clamp load and prevent galling on aluminum intake manifolds
  • Ideal For Minimal Space
  • 12-Point Head And Flange
  • Zinc Plated For Protection
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Edelbrock – Performer Intake Manifold for 1965-79 Pontiac 326-455 Non-EGR, Polished Finish (Part No.21561)

Performer Intake Manifold for 1965-79 Pontiac 326-455 Non-EGR, Polished Finish

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$718.99
Product Features:
  • Idle-5500 RPM Range
  • Dual Plane Type-4150 Style Flange
  • 5.5 in. Front Height, 6.05 in. Center Height, 6.6 in. Rear Height
  • Polished Finish
  • Non-EGR
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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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$87.19
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:
  • (16) Rocker Arm Nuts w/ Locks 3/8″-24 Threads
  • Shank O.D. .540″
  • Includes Locks and Hex Wrench
  • High-Quality Grade Steel
  • Heat-Treated For Ex Strength
  • Plated With Durable Gold Tone Finish
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Edelbrock – Water Pump for Pontiac, Standard Rotation in Black Finish (Part No.88563)

Water Pump for Pontiac, Standard Rotation in Black Finish

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Edelbrock #88563 Water Pump Pontiac 389-455 standard rotation black ideal to prevent overheating in street rods and street machines, as well as in tow rigs and motorhomes. Using state-of-the-art racing technology, Edelbrock has designed these “super cooli

Product Features:
  • Standard Impeller Rotation
  • 0.625 in. Pilot Shaft
  • 0.750 in. Ball/Ball Bearing
  • 4.50 in. Block To Hub Height
  • Black Finish
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FEL-PRO Performance – Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 12 Piece Set (Part No.1233)

Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 12 Piece Set

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$34.49
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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Spectre – Water Neck; Pontiac V8 (Part No.4737)

Water Neck; Pontiac V8

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Spectre’s Pontiac water neck fits 1967 – 1978 Pontiac 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 and sealing O-ring.

Product Features:
  • Fits 1967 – 1978 Pontiac V8 engines
  • Includes sealing O-ring and bolts
  • Chrome plated
  • Easy to install
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Edelbrock – Sure Seat Valve Springs for Pontiac 389-455 V8 1965 and Later (Part No.5857)

Sure Seat Valve Springs for Pontiac 389-455 V8 1965 and Later

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$98.99
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 black oxide coated. 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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Edelbrock – Sure Seat Valve Springs for Ford 429/460 V8 1969-1987 (Part No.5767)

Sure Seat Valve Springs for Ford 429/460 V8 1969-1987

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$111.99
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 black oxide coated. 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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Edelbrock – Performer Pontiac Cylinder Head 72cc Hydraulic Flat Tapped Camshaft (Part No.60579)

Performer Pontiac Cylinder Head 72cc Hydraulic Flat Tapped Camshaft

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$1301.99
Product Features:
  • For Professional Cylinder Head Porter
  • 72cc Chamber Size
  • As-Cast Casting Has Small Ports And Chambers
  • Max Valve Size is 2.11 Int and 1.66 Exh
  • 14-Degree Valve Angle
  • Enough Wall Thickness For CNC Machining
  • Seats and Manganese-Bronze Guides Included
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1965 Pontiac Safari Performance Engines

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1965 Pontiac Safari. Maybe you just need a couple of Performance Engines. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 22 different Performance Engines in our inventory ranging from $23.29 to $1,301.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1965 Pontiac Safari running smoothly.

Performance Engines are only as good as their brand. We stock 5 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1965 Pontiac Safari. Mr. Gasket, FEL-PRO Performance, 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 1965 Pontiac Safari, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 48 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Water Pump for Pontiac, Standard Rotation in Black Finish with 5.0 stars and Sure Seat Valve Springs for Ford 429/460 V8 1969-1987 with 1.0 stars.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Performance Engines to keep your 1965 Pontiac Safari 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 1965 Pontiac Safari Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1965 Pontiac Safari 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 Safari the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Performance Engines brands and parts.

Popular Spectre Performance Engines

We carry Spectre parts in our stock across Performance Water Outlets categories, plus more. For a 1965 Pontiac Safari, our most popular Spectre Performance Engines include:
Water Neck; Pontiac V8
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Water Neck; Pontiac V8
Performance Water Outlets

Top 1965 Pontiac Safari Performance Engines from Mr. Gasket

Mr. Gasket products are another trusted brand when it comes to Performance Engines for your 1965 Pontiac Safari. Popular Mr. Gasket parts include:
High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow
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High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow
Performance Engine Coolant Thermostats

FAQs for 1965 Pontiac Safari Performance Engines

What are the most purchased Performance Engines for the 1965 Pontiac Safari?

Out of 22 Performance Engines for the 1965 Pontiac Safari, the most popular in our inventory are:
Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 12 Piece Set
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Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 12 Piece Set
Performance Engine Intake Manifold Gaskets
Intake Manifold Bolts
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Intake Manifold Bolts
Performance Intake Manifolds
Ultra Seal: Valve Cover Gasket Set
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Ultra Seal: Valve Cover Gasket Set
Performance Engine Valve Cover Gasket Sets

What are the top-rated 1965 Pontiac Safari Performance Engines?

Top-rated Performance Engines for your 1965 Pontiac Safari based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Water Pump for Pontiac, Standard Rotation in Black Finish
from $385.99
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Water Pump for Pontiac, Standard Rotation in Black Finish
“It is a great product”
Sure Seat Valve Springs for Ford 429/460 V8 1969-1987
from $111.99
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Sure Seat Valve Springs for Ford 429/460 V8 1969-1987
“THIS WAS NOT A COMPLETE KIT!ONLY GOT VALVE SPRINGS!!!”