1972 Pontiac Catalina Performance Engines

Essential 1972 Pontiac Catalina Performance Engines

FEL-PRO Performance – Performance Cylinder Head Gasket (Part No.1026)

Performance Cylinder Head Gasket

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$62.99
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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FEL-PRO Performance – Cylinder Head Gasket: Multi-Layered Steel, Without Head Bolts (Part No.1000)

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

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$59.99
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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Mr. Gasket – Intake Gasket (Part No.502G)

Intake Gasket

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$25.99
Mr. Gasket standard intake gasket sets are manufactured from a blend of nitrile rubber and fiber, for excellent sealing and durability. They’re precision die-cut for each specific application to ensure a great fit, and can be custom-trimmed for modified ports where needed. The sets come complete with all necessary seals and block-off plates.

Product Features:
  • Forms an airtight leak proof seal
  • Precision die cut for excellent seal and fit
  • Can be trimmed to meet your specifications
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FEL-PRO Performance – Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 3 Piece Set (Part No.1200)

Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 3 Piece Set

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$31.49
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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FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.1600)

Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set

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$25.49
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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FEL-PRO Performance – Performance Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.1623)

Performance Valve Cover Gasket Set

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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.
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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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$77.99
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:
  • Sure-lock rocker arm nuts
  • Precise valve train adjustment
  • Keep rocker arms locked
  • High-quality grade steel
  • Heat-treated for ex strength
  • Plated with durable gold tone finish
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Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal; Sure-Lock Rocker Arm Nuts (Part No.920G)

Ultra Seal; Sure-Lock Rocker Arm Nuts

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$59.99
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:
  • They are zinc dichromate plated steel
  • They have black oxide coated set screws
  • Keeps rocker arms positively locked
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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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Edelbrock – Performer RPM; Pontiac; Cylinder Head (Part No.605719)

Performer RPM; Pontiac; Cylinder Head

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Product Features:
  • Out-of-the-Box Bolt-On Performance
  • Hand-Blended Intake and Exhaust Bowls
  • CNC-Matched Intake/Exhaust Ports in Std Location
  • Thicker Deck Surfaces than Other Brands
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Edelbrock – Performer-Plus Camshaft Kit for 1957-86 Small-Block Chevrolet (Part No.2103)

Performer-Plus Camshaft Kit for 1957-86 Small-Block Chevrolet

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$334.99


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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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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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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Spectre – Water Neck; Olds (Part No.4733)

Water Neck; Olds

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Spectre’s Oldsmobile V8 water neck fits Oldsmobile 330, 350, 425 and 455 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 has an additional by-pass hose connection and includes the bolts.

Product Features:
  • Fits Oldsmobile 330, 350, 425 and 455 engines
  • Chrome plated
  • Bolts included
  • Designed for OEM fit
  • Easy to install
  • O-ring/gasket not included
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Spectre – Water Neck; Chevy Late Model (Part No.4730)

Water Neck; Chevy Late Model

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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
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Mr. Gasket – Throttle Cable Bracket (Part No.9885)

Throttle Cable Bracket

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$14.99
The throttle cable bracket is designed for small block Chevy engines thru 1979 and is to be used in conjunction with the kick down cable Pn9886 for the Turbo 350 transmission. The throttle cable bracket mounts on the intake manifold and will hold cables with round or square mounts. It has a 2 inch adjustable range and is finished off in a beautiful chrome plating.

Product Features:
  • 2 in. adjustable range
  • Includes necessary hardware
  • Chrome plated
  • Individually packaged
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FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Oil Pan Gasket Set (Part No.1815)

Engine Oil Pan Gasket Set

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$17.29
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 – PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET (Part No.1814)

PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET

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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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Edelbrock – Performer Olds 350 Intake Manifold for 307-330-350-403 Small-Block Oldsmobile (Part No.2711)

Performer Olds 350 Intake Manifold for 307-330-350-403 Small-Block Oldsmobile

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Edelbrock part #2711 Performer Oldsmobile 350 intake manifold is designed for 1964-85, 307-330-350-403 c.i.d. Oldsmobile V8 applications. For non-EGR, the #2711 manifold comes with a universal pad to fit most carburetors with electric chokes. Will fit 198

Product Features:
  • Idle-5500 RPM Range
  • Dual Plane Type-4150 Style Flange
  • 3.74 in. Front Height, 4.27 in. Center Height, 4.8 in. Rear Height
  • Satin Finish
  • Non-EGR
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Edelbrock – Performer Intake Manifold for 1965-79 Pontiac 326-455 Non-EGR, Black Finish (Part No.21563)

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

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$545.99
Edelbrock part #21563 Performer Pontiac intake manifold is designed for 1965-79 Pontiac 326-455 c.i.d. V8’s (except Ram Air V and 265/301 V8’s). Provides great throttle response for performance you can feel. Ideal for cars, 4x4s, tow vehicles, RVs and boa

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
  • Black Powder Coated Finish
  • Non-EGR
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Mr. Gasket – Precision Timing Tape (Part No.1597)

Precision Timing Tape

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$10.99
Avoid trouble with this precision timing tape. Use it for accurate timing, setting valve lash or when degreeing the harmonic balancer.

Product Features:
  • Accurate in calibration
  • For hi-performance engines
  • Increased performance
  • Set valve lash at proper time
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Edelbrock – Sure Seat; Valve Spring (Part No.5757)

Sure Seat; Valve Spring

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$121.99
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 Spring (Part No.5712)

Sure Seat; Valve Spring

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$128.99
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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Spectre – Aluminum Flywheel Dust Shield (Part No.5462)

Aluminum Flywheel Dust Shield

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$81.99
Spectre’s transmission cover for Chevy and GM TH350 transmissions is a great looking cover to help protect your flex plate while on the road. This cover is designed to fit GM and Chevy engines that have the starter on the passenger side. It has a 3-7/8 inch start slot to accommodate the majority of starters. This cover will not work on Pontiac or Oldsmobile engines.

Product Features:
  • Polished aluminum
  • For GM TH350 transmissions
  • For Chevy and GM engines with the starter on the passenger side
  • Has a 3-7/8 inch starter slot
  • Does not fit Pontiac or Oldsmobile engines
  • Easy to install with no special tools or skills required
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B & M – Traveler Converter (Part No.30423)

Traveler Converter

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$375.99
Torque Converter – Traveler Converter (SUV and Light Truck) for GM 1968 to 1981 TH350, TH375B APPLICATION: GM 1968 to 1981 TH350, TH375B (6) (will not fit TH-350C) Provides slightly higher stall speed than stock to improve pulling power at low speeds. New

Product Features:
  • Ideal For Motor Homes
  • Ideal For Towing Applications
  • Precision Pump Drive Tube
  • Heavy Duty Needle Bearings
  • Furnace Brazed
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B & M – Torque Converter, Nitrous Holeshot 3600 (Part No.20482)

Torque Converter, Nitrous Holeshot 3600

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$563.99
Nitrous Holeshot Converters are Built with the same features as the other B&M Holeshots, with the addition of anti-balloon plates. The anti-balloon plates will allow these converters to stand up to the instant horsepower nitrous delivers.

Product Features:
  • 3400-3800 RPM
  • Small And Big Blocks
  • Serious Performance
  • Furnace Brazed
  • Fully Balanced
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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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1972 Pontiac Catalina Performance Engines

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1972 Pontiac Catalina. Maybe you just need a couple of Performance Engines. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 27 different Performance Engines in our inventory ranging from $10.99 to $1,445.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1972 Pontiac Catalina 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 1972 Pontiac Catalina. Spectre, 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 1972 Pontiac Catalina, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Performance Engines to keep your 1972 Pontiac Catalina 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 1972 Pontiac Catalina Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1972 Pontiac Catalina 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 Catalina 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 1972 Pontiac Catalina, our most popular Spectre Performance Engines include:
Water Neck; Pontiac V8
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Water Neck; Pontiac V8
Performance Water Outlets

FAQs for 1972 Pontiac Catalina Performance Engines

What are the most purchased Performance Engines for the 1972 Pontiac Catalina?

Out of 27 Performance Engines for the 1972 Pontiac Catalina, the most popular in our inventory are:
Water Neck; Olds
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Water Neck; Olds
Performance Water Outlets
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
PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET
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PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET
Performance Engine Oil Pan Gaskets