1972 Pontiac GTO Performance Engines

Essential 1972 Pontiac GTO Performance Engines

B & M – Holeshot 2400 (Part No.70441)

Holeshot 2400

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Holeshot 2400 for GM 1998 to 2002 4L60E Camaro and Firebird with an LS1 engine Application: GM 1998 to 2002 4L60E Camaro and Firebird with LS1 A higher than stock stall speed as delivered by the Holeshot converter will provide several advantages and benef

Product Features:
  • Furnace Brazed Impeller
  • Steel Alloy Pump Drive Tube
  • Heavy Duty Needle Bearing
  • Between Stator and Turbine
  • Furnace Brazed Turbine
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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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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 – 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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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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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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Competition Cams – High Energy/Marine 212/212 Hydraulic Flat Cam for Chevrolet Small Block (Part No.12-206-2)

High Energy/Marine 212/212 Hydraulic Flat Cam for Chevrolet Small Block

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HYDRAULIC – High Energy: Vans, pickups, 4WD and towing, in 350c.i., good idle, strong mid-range torque. OR High Energy Marine: Single or dual engine with inboard/outboard drive for ski and economy.

Product Features:
  • HYDRAULIC – High Energy: Vans, pickups, 4WD and towing, in 350c.i., good idle, strong mid-range torque. OR High Energy Marine: Single or dual engine with inboard/outboard drive for ski and economy.
  • 260/260 Advertised Duration, 212/212 Duration @ .050″, .440″/.440″ Lift, 110 Lobe Separation
  • Work well with mainly stock components such as rockers, manifolds, heads, compression, torque converters and gears.
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Competition Cams – THUMPR CAMSHAFT, SBC 1 EA (Part No.12-600-4)

THUMPR CAMSHAFT, SBC 1 EA

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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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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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Edelbrock – Water Pump Two-piece for 1997-04 GM LS1/LS6 Gen III in Satin Finish (Part No.8896)

Water Pump Two-piece for 1997-04 GM LS1/LS6 Gen III in Satin Finish

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$471.99
Edelbrock #8896 Water Pump GM gen III ls1 & gen iv ls engines insert style 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 “supe

Product Features:
  • Standard Impeller Rotation
  • 0.750 in. Pilot Shaft
  • 0.750 in. Ball/Ball Bearing
  • 6.00 in. Block To Hub Height
  • Satin Finish
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Mr. Gasket – Super Ultra-Seal Iii: Intake Gasket (Part No.4668G)

Super Ultra-Seal Iii: Intake Gasket

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$44.99
Mr. Gasket Ultra-Seal III is a premium composite material. Its high density, multi-polymer material developed for steam, oil, and chemical resistance in high performance and industrial applications. Perfect for sealing with low flange load, has high crush resistance, exceptional torque retention properties and unrivaled resistance to blowout. For applications with intermittent operating temperatures up to 650 degrees Fahrenheit.

Product Features:
  • Fits Cathedral Port Heads
  • Stock Port & Bolt Locations
  • Provides Excellent Sealing And Durability
  • No Gasket Sealer Required For Installation
  • Releases Easily
  • Will Not Stick To Intake Or Cylinder Head
  • Ideal For Race/Street/Tow Vehicles
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Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Intake Gasket (Part No.5848)

Ultra Seal: Intake Gasket

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Mr. Gasket Ultra-Seal Intake Manifold Gasketss are manufactured from cellulose/nitrile composition gasket material. Provides excellent sealing and durability. Incorporates Silicone beading around each intake and water outlet port to provide additional sealing strength on both sides of each gasket. No gasket sealer required. For original equipment replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track use. Includes distributor gasket.

Product Features:
  • Manufactured from cellulose/nitrile composition gasket material
  • Provides excellent sealing and durability
  • Silicone beading on both sides of each gasket
  • For OE replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track use
  • Silicone Bead Around Port
  • Creates Tight Leak proof Seal
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Mr. Gasket – Tstat (Part No.6368)

Tstat

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Designed to open at 180 degrees every time, regardless of engine rpm, and it’s high-flow design and brass and copper construction eliminate the damaging effects of cycling when you’re stuck in stop-and-go traffic. It includes the rubber gasket and has a pressure relief valve.

Product Features:
  • Opens sooner than stock at 180 degrees
  • High flow design for performance applications
  • Includes rubber o-ring seal/gasket
  • Incorporates pressure relief valve
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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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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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Mr. Gasket – Oilpangasketset (Part No.6665G)

Oilpangasketset

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This high quality 1-piece molded rubber oil pan gasket can help stop those annoying leaks. This gasket is for original equipment replacement, high performance drag race and oval track use.

Product Features:
  • Replaces GM # 12612350
  • Does Not Fit OEM Dry Sump Engines
  • Prevents Over tightening
  • Prevents Torque Loss
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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 – Cylinder Head Gasket Set for Pontiac (Part No.7381)

Cylinder Head Gasket Set for Pontiac

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Product Features:
  • Cylinder Head Gasket
  • 1961-1980 326-389-400-421-428-455
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Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Head Gasket (Part No.5810G)

Ultra Seal: Head Gasket

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Mr. Gasket Ultra-Seal Head Gaskets are a five layer (graphite core/perforated steel outer layers) composite construction. The graphite core has excellent thermoconductivity (transfers heat) away from hot spots in head preventing gasket burn-out. They provide excellent stability, compressibility and high temperature endurance. A high temperature silicone coating ensures sealing of engine fluids. Compatible with cast iron or aluminum heads, they will not brinell (indent) aluminum cylinder heads. Suitable for high performance street, drag race and oval track use. Sold individually.brbrGasket Bore 4.250 inch, Compressed thickness 0.038 inch

Product Features:
  • Five layer (graphite core/perforated steel outer layers) composite construction
  • Graphite core has excellent thermo-conductivity-transfers heat away from hot spots in head preventing gasket burn-out
  • Provides excellent stability, compressibility and high temperature endurance
  • Coated with high temperature silicone to ensure sealing of engine fluids
  • Will not brinell (indent) aluminum cylinder heads
  • For high performance street, drag race and oval track use
  • Compatible w/High Octane Fuel
  • Compatible With Exotic Fuel
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FEL-PRO Performance – Performance Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.1623)

Performance Valve Cover Gasket Set

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

Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16)

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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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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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Competition Cams – High Energy 212/212 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit for Pontiac 265-455 (Part No.K51-230-3)

High Energy 212/212 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit for Pontiac 265-455

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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. Offering

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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Competition Cams – CAM & LIFTER KIT, SBC 260H HIGH ENERGY HYD 1 KT (Part No.CL12-206-2)

CAM & LIFTER KIT, SBC 260H HIGH ENERGY HYD 1 KT

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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. Offering

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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Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 250/256 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit Chevrolet Small Block (Part No.CL12-254-3)

Xtreme Energy 250/256 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit Chevrolet Small Block

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SMALL BLOCK CHEVY HYDRAULIC CAM AND LIFTER KIT – Xtreme Energy: Pro Street/bracket, needs good intake, headers, gear and 3300+ stall.

Product Features:
  • Cam and lifter kit for Small Block Chevy engines
  • CL-Kit includes cam, lifters, assembly lube, instructions and decals
  • HYDRAULIC – Xtreme Energy: Pro Street/bracket, needs good intake, headers, gear and 3300+ stall.
  • 294/306 Advertised Duration, 250/256 Duration @ .050″, .519″/.523″ Lift, 110 Lobe Separation
  • Valve spring upgrade required
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Mr. Gasket – Lts Throttle Cable Brkt Chev (Part No.9885)

Lts Throttle Cable Brkt Chev

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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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1972 Pontiac GTO Performance Engines

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1972 Pontiac GTO. Maybe you just need a couple of Performance Engines. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 29 different Performance Engines in our inventory ranging from $14.99 to $1,301.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1972 Pontiac GTO 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 1972 Pontiac GTO. 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 1972 Pontiac GTO, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 49 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 CAM & LIFTER KIT, SBC 260H HIGH ENERGY HYD 1 KT with 4.0 stars.

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

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1972 Pontiac GTO 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 GTO 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 1972 Pontiac GTO, our most popular B & M Performance Engines include:
Tork Master 2400
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Tork Master 2400
Performance Torque Converters

Top 1972 Pontiac GTO Performance Engines from Mr. Gasket

Mr. Gasket products are another trusted brand when it comes to Performance Engines for your 1972 Pontiac GTO. 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 1972 Pontiac GTO Performance Engines

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

Out of 29 Performance Engines for the 1972 Pontiac GTO, the most popular in our inventory are:
High Performance Thermostat
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High Performance Thermostat
Performance Engine Coolant Thermostats
Water Neck; Pontiac V8
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Water Neck; Pontiac V8
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

What are the top-rated 1972 Pontiac GTO Performance Engines?

Top-rated Performance Engines for your 1972 Pontiac GTO based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Water Pump for Pontiac, Standard Rotation in Black Finish
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Water Pump for Pontiac, Standard Rotation in Black Finish
“It is a great product”
CAM & LIFTER KIT, SBC 260H HIGH ENERGY HYD 1 KT
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CAM & LIFTER KIT, SBC 260H HIGH ENERGY HYD 1 KT
“I have tried several water temp sensors, and am happiest with this unit. Switches fan on at 220 degrees F, and turns fan off at about 200 degrees F. 1”