1968 Chevrolet K30 Pickup Performance Engines

Name: Performer Big-Block Chevy Oval Port Hydraulic Flat Tappet Springs
Brand: Edelbrock
SKU: 60489
Price: 830.99 USD

Find your specific 1968 Chevrolet K30 Pickup original or aftermarket Performance Engines below. Order your parts online and have delivered to your home or pick up in-store at Advance Auto.

Essential 1968 Chevrolet K30 Pickup Performance Engines

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Made of aluminum with a natural finish
100cc chambers with 290cc intake ports
2.19 in. intake and 1.88 in. exhaust valves
Bare Cylinder Head
Standard intake and exhaust port location

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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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Precision die cast, these water necks are first polished to a high luster, then chrome plated. Features an O-ring style seal to prevent water leaks. Comes with O-ring gasket and mounting bolts.

Product Features:

Complete with o-rings and mounting bolts
Features an o-ring style seal to prevent water leaks
Chrome plated
1/2″ NPT port can be used for various coolant temp related sensors or switches

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$39.49

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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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.
Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.

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These grade 8 alloy steel, longer length bolts are designed to compensate for thread length lost when using head bolt washers. This allows increased torque and clamping. Set of 16 does one cylinder head.

Product Features:

Cylinder Head Bolts
Longer-Than-Stock
High Quality Grade 8 Alloy
Increase Torque Settings
Higher Clamp Loads On Gasket

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$1322.99

BIG BLOCK CHEVY HYDRAULIC CAM AND LIFTER KIT – Big Mutha’ Thumpr: Street/strip, needs 9.5:1 compression, 2800+ stall, intake, gears and headers, very rough idle.

Product Features:

Cam and lifter kit for Big Block Chevy engines
CL-Kit includes cam, lifters, assembly lube, instructions and decals
HYDRAULIC – Big Mutha’ Thumpr: Street/strip, needs 9.5:1 compression, 2800+ stall, intake, gears and headers, very rough idle.
295/312 Advertised Duration, 243/257 Duration @ .050″, .522″/.507″ Lift, 107 Lobe Separation
Valve spring upgrade required

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These Magnum Roller Rocker Arms for Chevy V8 265-400 and V6 200-262 applications are the ultimate street rocker. With a 3/8″ stud diameter and 1.52 ratio, they are designed for serious performance enthusiasts. All Magnum Roller Rocker Arms are constructed

Product Features:

Roller tip reduces friction while stiff design and superior ratio accuracy yield more effective valve lift
For applications with less than 350 lbs. of open spring pressure
Constructed from 8620 chromemoly steel, a superior material that will not flex and ensures maximum lift
Ultimate street roller rocker arm designed for serious performance enthusiasts

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Big Block Chevrolet tubular head dowel, .638/.639 inch o.d. (outer diameter) by 1/2 inch. Packaged two per set. These hard to find dowel pins are precision machined then case hardened for accurate alignment in engine assembly.

Product Features:

Precision Machined
Case Hardened
Give Accurate Alignment
2 Per Set

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Dowel pins are precision machined and case hardened for accurate head alignment. Two per set. 5/16 inch x 5/8 inch

Product Features:

Precision Machined
Case Hardened
Give Accurate Alignment
2 Per Set

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$374.99

Product Features:

5/8in. pilot shaft, aluminum, short style water pump
Unique O-ring provides a far superior seal than conventional gaskets
Extremely durable as well as efficient
Provides maximum flow, maximum pressure and equal distribution to both sides of the block within 1-percent
Includes heavy-duty roller bearing assemblies built to withstand higher torsional loads, billet steel hubs, and leak-proof seals

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$112.99

Use with a short water pump to convert to a long water pump.

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Water Pump Spacer Kit

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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

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Rigid core, molded silicone rubber gaskets utilize the one-piece molded rubber technology for a perfect fit, ease of installation and include compression limiters to prevent overtightening.
Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.

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$30.19

If you are changing your camshaft or replacing the timing set, make sure to replace this seal at the same time! Made from Nitrile rubber.

Product Features:

Nitrile Rubber And High Density Cork
Will Not Shrink Or Stick

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$31.99

Edelbrock part #6998 Front Timing Cover Gasket set for Big-Block Chevy. Includes front cover gasket and front seal.

Product Features:

Includes replacement timing cover and water pump gaskets and the crank oil seal for big block Chevrolet engines
Features a tough, scuff-resistant silicone rubber coating
Helps in sealing without the engine warming up
Reduces fluid migration through the gasket
Resists fatigue

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$29.99

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Timing Chain Only

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$74.99

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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Product Features:

Clean Positive Seal
Embossed Silicone Bead Surrounding The Port
Matched To Manifolds And Cylinder Heads

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Mr. Gasket Performance Intake Gaskets are manufactured from cellulose/nitrile composition gasket material. This is a low density material that conforms well to irregular surfaces and has very good crush resistance at high flange pressures. They provide excellent sealing and durability as the material is designed for sealing gasoline, oils, water and coolant in applications up to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. While die-cut for an excellent fit, they can be trimmed if necessary for modified port applications. Comes complete with front & rear manifold end seals. For original equipment replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track.

Product Features:

Manufactured from cellulose/nitrile composition gasket material
Provides excellent sealing and durability
Die-cut for an excellent fit
Can be trimmed if necessary for modified port applications
Complete with manifold end seals & distributor gaskets if applicable
For OE replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track use

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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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Valve Cover Gasket

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$253.99

Product Features:

Non-Rotator
1.500 in. Outside Diameter
1.082 in. Inside Diameter
1.340 in. Coil Blind
Set of 16

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$65.99

Springs made of highest quality spring wire. Springs precision wound to close tolerances. 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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These grade 5 hex head bolts are black coated plated for protection and appearance. Hardened flat washers provide uniform torque and prevent galling on aluminum manifolds.

Product Features:

Assures Accurate Torque App
Prevents Galling Manifold
Grade 5 Material
Black Oxide Coasted

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Air gap cooler and denser mixture for more power. Street and high performance compatible. Available in cast, polished and endurashine finish.

Product Features:

Finish-Bright Silver Chrome That Will Not Discolor
Based on C26 Low Profile with Unique Air Gap
Air Gap Cooler and Denser Mixture for More Power
1.625 in. Taller Than Low-Profile PN[5425]
Also Available As Complete Kit PN[2025/20254]
Best When Matched with Edelbrock 500cfm Carburetor
Use Fuel Line Kit PN[8088/8091]
Use Progressive Throttle Linkage Kit PN[7094]

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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, the Thumpr series’ early i

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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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.

Popular 1968 Chevrolet K30 Pickup Performance Engines Categories

Performance Engine Coolant Thermostats

Performance Intake Manifolds

Performance Engine Water Pumps

Performance Water Outlets

Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gaskets

Performance Engine Camshaft and Lifter Kits

Performance Engine Intake Manifold Gaskets

Performance Engine Timing Sets and Components

Performance Engine Valve Springs

Performance Engine Valve Cover Gasket Sets

Performance Engine Rocker Arms

Performance Engine Camshafts

Performance Engine Oil Pan Gaskets

Performance Engine Main Bearing Gasket Sets

Performance Engine Cylinder Head Bolts

Performance Engine Cylinder Head Installation Kits

Performance Engine Timing Cover Gasket Sets

Performance Engine Cylinder Heads

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1968 Chevrolet K30 Pickup. Maybe you just need a couple of Performance Engines. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 49 different Performance Engines in our inventory ranging from $17.79 to $1,322.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1968 Chevrolet K30 Pickup 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 1968 Chevrolet K30 Pickup. Mr. Gasket, FEL-PRO Performance, and Edelbrock 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 1968 Chevrolet K30 Pickup, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 23 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit with 5.0 stars and Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts with 5.0 stars.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Performance Engines to keep your 1968 Chevrolet K30 Pickup 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 1968 Chevrolet K30 Pickup Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1968 Chevrolet K30 Pickup 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 K30 Pickup the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Performance Engines brands and parts.

Popular Competition Cams Performance Engines

We carry Competition Cams parts in our stock across Performance Engine Valve Springs categories, plus more. For a 1968 Chevrolet K30 Pickup, our most popular Competition Cams Performance Engines include:

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Engine Valve Spring Kit

Performance Engine Valve Springs

Top 1968 Chevrolet K30 Pickup Performance Engines from Mr. Gasket

Mr. Gasket products are another trusted brand when it comes to Performance Engines for your 1968 Chevrolet K30 Pickup. Popular Mr. Gasket parts include:

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High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow

Performance Engine Coolant Thermostats

FAQs for 1968 Chevrolet K30 Pickup Performance Engines

What are the most purchased Performance Engines for the 1968 Chevrolet K30 Pickup?

Out of 49 Performance Engines for the 1968 Chevrolet K30 Pickup, the most popular in our inventory are:

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Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 9 Piece Set

Performance Engine Intake Manifold Gaskets

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Water Neck

Performance Water Outlets

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Bolt Water Pump

Performance Engine Water Pumps

What are the top-rated 1968 Chevrolet K30 Pickup Performance Engines?

Top-rated Performance Engines for your 1968 Chevrolet K30 Pickup based on customer reviews/ratings are:

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Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit

“no better on the market”

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Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts

“Have not had a chance to install, but have used FelPro in the past with good results.”

1968 Chevrolet K30 Pickup Performance Engines

More 1968 Chevrolet K30 Pickup Performance Engines

Essential 1968 Chevrolet K30 Pickup Performance Engines

Edelbrock – Performer Big-Block Chevy Oval Port Hydraulic Flat Tappet Springs (Part No.60489)

Mr. Gasket – High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow (Part No.4364)

Mr. Gasket – Water Neck (Part No.2557)

FEL-PRO Performance – Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts (Part No.1010)

FEL-PRO Performance – PERFORMANCE REAR MAIN SEAL SET (Part No.2912)

Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Cylinder Head Bolts (Part No.941G)

Competition Cams – Thumpr 243/257 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit for Chevrolet Big Block 396-454 (Part No.CL11-602-4)

Competition Cams – MAGNUM ROLLER ROCKERS, SMALL BLOCK CHEVY 1.52 1 ST (Part No.1412-16)

Mr. Gasket – Cylinder Head Dowel Pins (Part No.4377)

Mr. Gasket – Cylinder Head Dowel Pins (Part No.4375)

Edelbrock – Water Pump Big-Block Chevy Short/Standard in Satin Finish (Part No.8850)

Weiand – Team G; Water Pump Spacer Kit (Part No.8207)

FEL-PRO Performance – PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET (Part No.1804)

FEL-PRO Performance – PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET (Part No.1884 R)

Mr. Gasket – Timing Cover Seal (Part No.17)

Edelbrock – Front Timing Cover Gasket Set #6998 For Big-Block Chevy, With Front Seal (Part No.6998)

Edelbrock – TIMING CHAIN (Part No.7844)

Edelbrock – Performer-Link Adjustable True-Roller Timing Chain Set (Part No.7810)

Edelbrock – Intake Manifold Gasket for 1965-1990, Oval port 396-402-454 B/B Chevy (Part No.7203)

Mr. Gasket – Intake Gasket Set – Standard Duty – Big Block Chevy With Stock Rectangle Ports – 1.75"W X 2.50"H (Part No.108)

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

Edelbrock – Valve Cover Gasket Set for Chevrolet (Part No.7549)

Edelbrock – Complete Sure Seat Valve Spring Kit for Chevy 396-402-427-454 V8 (Part No.5895)

Edelbrock – Sure Seat Valve Springs for S/B Chevy O.E Cast iron Cylinder Heads (Part No.5703)

Mr. Gasket – Super Intake Manifold Bolts (Part No.6080)

Edelbrock – RPM AIR-Gap Dual-Quad Small Block Chevy Endurashine Intake Manifold (Part No.75254)

Competition Cams – CAMSHAFT, SBC 291 MUTHA THUMPR HYDRAULIC ROLLER 1 EA (Part No.12-601-8)

Competition Cams – CAMSHAFT, SBC 284 XTREME ENERGY HYDRAULIC 1 EA (Part No.12-250-3)

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