1971 GMC C15/C1500 Suburban Performance Engines

Find your specific 1971 GMC C15/C1500 Suburban 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 1971 GMC C15/C1500 Suburban Performance Engines

from

$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

from

$258.99

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.

from

$72.99

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.

from

$99.99

Product Features:

Use W/ Valve Springs Part #5703, 5794
Set of 16
1.50 in. Outside Diameter
Steel Material
Black Oxide Finish

from

$40.19

Mr. Gasket Performance Intake Gaskets are manufactured from cellulose/nitrile composition gasket material. They provide excellent sealing and durability. Can be trimmed if necessary for modified port applications. 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.
Can be trimmed if necessary for modified port applications.
Complete with manifold end seals and distributor gasket.
For OE replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track use.

from

$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

from

$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

from

$23.49

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.

from

$759.99

Single Outer Valve Springs from COMP Cams allow you to build the perfect spring assembly for your application. The valve spring creation process is far more involved than most people realize. Selecting the right metal stock and creating the best design is not done by chance. COMP Cams has developed a process that creates the highest quality valve spring available. The result is a product that meets and exceeds the expectations of today’s engine builders and racers.O.D. Dia. 1 I.D. Dia. 2 Damper Seat Load Open Load Coil Bind Rate (Lbs./In.) Titanium Retainer Steel Retainer Cup Seat Shims 1.524 1.110 Y 122 @ 1.900 309 @ 1.400 1.200 373 721, 732 1732, 741 4779* 4757

Product Features:

Seat pressure: 122 lbs. @ 1.900″, Open Pressure: 309 lbs. @ 1.400″
O.D.: 1.524″, I.D.: 1.110″
Single valve springs with damper

from

$475.99

Maximum cooling for street and racing engines. Internal passages are balanced for maximum flow. Impeller is larger than others for maximum pressure. Impeller vanes dramatically increase flow rates. Equal distribution to both sides of block. Only flows in one direction for optimum efficiency. In the early days of the automotive performance industry, you either ran what was available, or you fabricated something you thought met your needs. Such needs were the building blocks of this industry, and it was through the efforts of many that we have the automotive aftermarket, but it was through the work of one name in particular to which many in the industry owe a great debt, and that name is Edelbrock.

Product Features:

Maximum Cooling for Street and Racing Engines
Internal Passages Are Balanced for Maximum Flow
Impeller is Larger than Others For Max Pressure
Impeller Vanes Dramatically Increase Flow Rates
Equal Distribution to Both Sides of Block
Only Flows in One-Direction for Optimum Efficiency

from

$75.99

Finish your custom engine job with these show quality grade 5 chromed 12-point bolts, includes AN washers which have no exposed shoulder for a professional appearance. Includes (12) 3/8-16 x 1 inch bolts with (12) 3/8 inch AN washers.

Product Features:

Chrome plated
Grade 8
12-point head
AN washers with no exposed shoulder for a professional appearance

from

$16.49

Precision timing tape can be used on a factory balancer to create HP through accurate timing, and makes setting valve lash simple.

Product Features:

8″ diameter
1970-73, 396-427-454 cu. in.
1967-69, 302 cu. in.
1965-68, 327 cu. in. hi-performance
1970-76, 400 cu. in.
1970-73, 350 cu. in.

from

$30.19

Mr. Gasket Performance Oil Pan Gaskets are manufactured from a high-density cork /rubber blend gasket material to provide excellent sealing and durability. Comes complete with molded rubber front/rear oil pan seals. For original equipment replacement and high performance street use.brbrFits Chevrolet 265,283,302,307,327,350,400 Gen I Small Block.

Product Features:

Manufactured from high-density cork /rubber blend gasket material
Provides excellent sealing and durability
Complete with molded rubber front/rear oil pan end seals where applicable
For OE replacement and high performance street use

from

$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

from

$17.79

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

from

$23.99

This Mr. Gasket Rear Main Seal is made from silicone to allow the seal to handle extreme engine oil temperature. It also provides for an upgrade for that leaky rope style seal and is a direct replacement for a rubber main seal. It’s also injection molded for a precise fit.

Product Features:

Repairs That Leaky Rear Main Sail
Silicone Rubber to Withstand Extreme Engine Oil Temperatures
Upgrade for Rope Seal Equipped Cars or Direct Replacement for Rubber Main Seal
Injection Molded for Precise Fit

from

$65.99

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

from

$213.99

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

from

$23.79

Spectre’s Chevrolet late model water neck offers the normal angled water neck and a 1/2 inch NPT threaded hole for a by-pass hose. This water neck has a chrome plated finish for a lasting look great and includes the bolts.

Product Features:

Fits Chevy engines
Includes a 1/2 inch NPT threaded hole for by-pass hose
Includes bolts
Chrome plated
Easy to install
O-ring/gasket not included

from

$27.49

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

from

$394.99

Product Features:

High Rise/Dual Plane Design For Maximum Torque
Fully CNC Machined For A Perfect Fit
Square Bore Carburetor Flange
Exhaust Crossover For Improved Street Drivability
Permanent Mold Casting Process
Lighter/Smoother/Better Looking
More Consistent Castings

from

$566.99

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

Product Features:

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 In EnduraShine Finish PN[75254]
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]

from

$927.99

The Edelbrock #609019 Performer cylinder head is designed for 302, 327, 350 and 400 cid small-block Chevy engines up to 1986. This cylinder head includes your choice of 64cc (In order to retain stock compression ratio on 1970 and earlier small-blocks) or

from

$830.99

Product Features:

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

from

$189.99

Product Features:

Case-Hardened Tubing
Welded Ends
5/16 in. Diameter
Use with or without Hardened Steel Guideplates

from

$187.99

Product Features:

Case-Hardened Tubing
Surface Hardening
Welded Ends
0.3125 in. Diameter
Use with or without Hardened Steel Guideplates

from

$499.99

Torque Converter – Tork Master 3000 for GM 1965 to 1991 TH400, 425, 375 and 1968 to 1981 TH350, 375B (not 350C) APPLICATION: Tork Master 3000 for GM 1965 to 1991 TH400, 425, 375 and 1968 to 1981 TH350, 375B (not 350C) The Tork Master is B&M’s lowest cost performance torque converter. The Tork Master is an excellent all-around performance street converter. The best ‘value priced’ street converters available, Tork Master converters come with a new precision pump drive tube and all are pressure tested and fully balanced. The Tork Master torque converter is not recommended for big block or supercharged applications. New allow steel pump drive tube. Needle thrust bearing when factory equipped. New thrust washer between turbine and cover when required.

Product Features:

New Precision Pump Drive Tube
Pressure Tested
Fully Balanced
Needle Thrust Bearing
New Thrust Washer
Washer Between Turbine and Cover

from

$499.99

HoleShot 2400 for GM 1965 to 1991 TH400, 425, 375 and 1968 to 1981 TH350, 375B (not 350C) Application: HoleShot 2400 for GM 1965 to 1991 TH400, 425, 375 and 1968 to 1981 TH350, 375B (not 350C) A higher than stock stall speed as delivered by the Holeshot c

Product Features:

Furnace Brazed Impeller
Steel Alloy Pump Drive Tube
Heavy Duty Needle Bearing
Between Stator and Turbine
Furnace Brazed Turbine

Popular 1971 GMC C15/C1500 Suburban 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 Harmonic Balancers

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 Intake Manifold Hardware

Performance Engine Main Bearing Gasket Sets

Performance Engine Cylinder Head Installation Kits

Performance Engine Timing Cover Gasket Sets

Performance Engine Push Rods

Performance Engine Cylinder Heads

Performance Torque Converters

Performance Engine Valve Spring Retainer

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1971 GMC C15/C1500 Suburban. Maybe you just need a couple of Performance Engines. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 117 different Performance Engines in our inventory ranging from $14.99 to $1,322.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1971 GMC C15/C1500 Suburban running smoothly.

Performance Engines are only as good as their brand. We stock 7 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1971 GMC C15/C1500 Suburban. Mr. Gasket, Edelbrock, and FEL-PRO Performance 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 1971 GMC C15/C1500 Suburban, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 188 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Action Plus Water Pumps with 3.7 stars and Action Plus Water Pumps with 1.5 stars.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Performance Engines to keep your 1971 GMC C15/C1500 Suburban 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 1971 GMC C15/C1500 Suburban Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1971 GMC C15/C1500 Suburban 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 C15/C1500 Suburban the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Performance Engines brands and parts.

Popular B & M Performance Engines

We carry B & M parts in our stock across Performance Torque Converters categories, plus more. For a 1971 GMC C15/C1500 Suburban, our most popular B & M Performance Engines include:

from $339.99

(1)

Tork Master 2400

Performance Torque Converters

from $499.99

(1)

Tork Master 3000

Performance Torque Converters

Top 1971 GMC C15/C1500 Suburban Performance Engines from Mr. Gasket

Mr. Gasket products are another trusted brand when it comes to Performance Engines for your 1971 GMC C15/C1500 Suburban. Popular Mr. Gasket parts include:

from $26.99

(20)

High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow

Performance Engine Coolant Thermostats

FAQs for 1971 GMC C15/C1500 Suburban Performance Engines

What are the most purchased Performance Engines for the 1971 GMC C15/C1500 Suburban?

Out of 117 Performance Engines for the 1971 GMC C15/C1500 Suburban, the most popular in our inventory are:

from $195.99

(7)

Performer EPS Intake Manifold for 1955-86 Small-Block Chevy

Performance Intake Manifolds

from $39.49

(1)

Cylinder Head Gasket: Multi-Layered Steel, Without Head Bolts

Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gaskets

from $27.49

This product is not rated

Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 9 Piece Set

Performance Engine Intake Manifold Gaskets

What are the top-rated 1971 GMC C15/C1500 Suburban Performance Engines?

Top-rated Performance Engines for your 1971 GMC C15/C1500 Suburban based on customer reviews/ratings are:

from $215.99

(3)

Action Plus Water Pumps

“I bought this item for my 1979 Camaro SBC for Street/Strip application. Water pump weighs 4 LBS less than factory, comes with its own cork gaskets. N”

from $215.99

(2)

Action Plus Water Pumps

“The twisted neck comes to far up on the hub. For a 2 groove pulley it causes the pulley to hit the water pump. You will also need new bolts for the”

from $213.99

(1)

MAGNUM ROLLER ROCKERS, SMALL BLOCK CHEVY 1.52 1 ST

“just spill on break in oil on rocker wheels,adjust nut down till u can’t go any more and then back off 1/2 turn and your done no noise on start up eve”

1971 GMC C15/C1500 Suburban Performance Engines

More 1971 GMC C15/C1500 Suburban Performance Engines

Essential 1971 GMC C15/C1500 Suburban Performance Engines

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

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

FEL-PRO Performance – Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts (Part No.1025)

Edelbrock – Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16) (Part No.9730)

Mr. Gasket – Intake Gasket (Part No.116)

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

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

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

Competition Cams – Engine Valve Spring Kit (Part No.911-16)

Edelbrock – Water Pump Big-Block Chevy Standard/Long in Polished Finish (Part No.8861)

Mr. Gasket – Intake Bolt Kit (Part No.5003)

Mr. Gasket – Precision Timing Tape (Part No.1591)

Mr. Gasket – Oil Pan Gasket (Part No.196)

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

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

Mr. Gasket – Rear Main Seal Gasket (Part No.1960)

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

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

Spectre – Water Neck; Chevy Late Model (Part No.4730)

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

Weiand – Stealth; Intake Manifold (Part No.8018)

Edelbrock – RPM Air-Gap Dual Quad Big Block Chevy Intake Manifold (Part No.7520)

Edelbrock – Performer Small-Block Chevy Cylinder Head 64cc Flat Tappet Polished (Part No.609019)

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

Edelbrock – Pushrod Set for S/B Chevy (Part No.9630)

Edelbrock – Pushrod Set for S/B Chevy (Part No.9629)

B & M – Tork Master 3000 (Part No.20402)

B & M – Holeshot 2400 (Part No.20412)

Popular 1971 GMC C15/C1500 Suburban Performance Engines Categories