1973 Chevrolet C50 Performance Engines
Keep Your 1973 Chevrolet C50 in Top Shape with Quality Performance Engines
Whether you’re repairing or upgrading your Performance Engine, using high-quality parts is key to keeping your 1973 Chevrolet C50 looking sharp and performing at its best. At Advance Auto Parts we carry a wide selection of dependable options, including Performance Engine Camshaft and Lifter Kits, Performance Engine Rocker Arms, and Performance Engine Camshafts. Whether you’re replacing a damaged part or enhancing your truck’s style and protection, you’ll find exactly what you need to get the job done right.
Top-Rated Performance Engines from Trusted Brands
Looking for a reliable Performance Engine? We’ve got you covered with options from brands you know and trust like Competition Cams. For example, Competition Cams Performance Engines start at just $259.99 with an average 4.1 star rating. With over 4 reviews and a solid 5 star average, you can shop with confidence knowing other Chevrolet C50 owners approve.
Competitive Prices and Extensive Inventory
The average price for a 1973 Chevrolet C50 Performance Engine at Advance Auto Parts is around $629.32, with a range that starts at $17.79 and goes up to $2,298.00. With 25 options in stock from one trusted brand, finding the right fit is easy. Popular picks like Xtreme Energy 224/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam, Xtreme Energy 240/246 Hydraulic Flat Cam, and Magnum 253/253 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit start at just $259.99 and offer a great balance of form and function.
Explore Related Parts
While you’re upgrading or replacing your Performance Engine, don’t forget to check out other key components like Performance Fuel Systems and Performance Radiators. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re here to help you keep your 1973 Chevrolet C50 in peak condition, inside and out.
Find Your Specific 1973 Chevrolet C50 Performance Engines
Looking for the perfect Performance Engine for your 1973 Chevrolet C50? You’re in the right place. Below, you’ll find links to various types of Performance Engines that fit your vehicle. At Advance Auto Parts, we offer only the highest quality OEM and aftermarket Performance Engines, ensuring durability and a precise fit for your Chevrolet C50. Whether you’re driving a 1973 model or another popular model year like
1982,
1983,
1984,
1985,
1986,
1987,
1988,
1989, and
1990, we’ve got you covered. Purchasing Performance Engines from Advance Auto Parts is a smart choice, giving you access to trusted brands and parts built to perform. Below, you’ll find links to various types of Performance Engines that fit your vehicle.
Essential 1973 Chevrolet C50 Performance Engines
Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 206/212 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.12-230-2)
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$226.99
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,
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- 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.
Competition Cams – Mutha’ Thumpr 235/249 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.12-601-4)
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$350.99
HYDRAULIC – Mutha’ Thumpr: High performance street/strip, needs 9:1 compression, 2500+ stall, intake, gears and headers, rough idle.
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- HYDRAULIC – Mutha’ Thumpr: High performance street/strip, needs 9:1 compression, 2500+ stall, intake, gears and headers, rough idle.
- 287/305 Advertised Duration, 235/249 Duration @ .050″, .489″/.476″ Lift, 107 Lobe Separation
- Valve spring upgrade required
Competition Cams – Magnum 224/224 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.12-212-2)
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$226.99
HYDRAULIC – Magnum: Great for street machines. Needs 2200+ stall, headers and gears. Rough idle.
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- HYDRAULIC – Magnum: Great for street machines. Needs 2200+ stall, headers and gears. Rough idle.
- 280/280 Advertised Duration, 230/230 Duration @ .050″, .480″/.480″ Lift, 110 Lobe Separation
- Valve spring upgrade required
Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 224/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.12-242-2)
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$251.99
HYDRAULIC – Xtreme Energy: Great for street machines, largest cam for stock converter, better with 2000 stall.
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- HYDRAULIC – Xtreme Energy: Great for street machines, largest cam for stock converter, better with 2000 stall.
- 268/280 Advertised Duration, 224/230 Duration @ .050″, .477″/.480″ Lift, 110 Lobe Separation
- Valve spring upgrade required
- Best performance with aftermarket intake manifolds, headers, lower gear ratios etc.
Competition Cams – Thumpr 235/249 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.11-601-4)
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$395.99
HYDRAULIC – Mutha’ Thumpr: High performance street/strip, needs 9:1 compression, 2500+ stall, intake, gears and headers, rough idle.
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- HYDRAULIC – Mutha’ Thumpr: High performance street/strip, needs 9:1 compression, 2500+ stall, intake, gears and headers, rough idle.
- 287/304 Advertised Duration, 235/249 Duration @ .050″, .510″/.495″ Lift, 107 Lobe Separation
- Valve spring upgrade required
Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 230/236 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.12-246-3)
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$258.99
HYDRAULIC – Xtreme Energy: Very strong mid-range torque and throttle response, 2200+ stall.
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- HYDRAULIC – Xtreme Energy: Very strong mid-range torque and throttle response, 2200+ stall.
- 274/286 Advertised Duration, 230/236 Duration @ .050″, .490″/.490″ Lift, 110 Lobe Separation
- Valve spring upgrade required
- Best performance with aftermarket intake manifolds, headers, lower gear ratios etc.
Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 240/246 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.11-250-3)
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$259.99
HYDRAULIC – Xtreme Energy: Street/strip, 2800+ stall, rough idle. 9.5:1+ compression.
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- HYDRAULIC – Xtreme Energy: Street/strip, 2800+ stall, rough idle. 9.5:1+ compression.
- 284/296 Advertised Duration, 240/246 Duration @ .050″, .574″/.578″ Lift, 110 Lobe Separation
- Valve spring upgrade required
- Best performance with aftermarket intake manifolds, headers, lower gear ratios etc.
Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 212/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.11-234-3)
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$259.99
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,
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- 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.
Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 224/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.11-242-3)
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$259.99
HYDRAULIC – Xtreme Energy: Good for street machines, slightly rough idle, stock converter will work but best with 1800+ stall.
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- HYDRAULIC – Xtreme Energy: Good for street machines, slightly rough idle, stock converter will work but best with 1800+ stall.
- 268/280 Advertised Duration, 224/230 Duration @ .050″, .515″/.520″ Lift, 110 Lobe Separation
- Valve spring upgrade required
- Best performance with aftermarket intake manifolds, headers, lower gear ratios etc.
Competition Cams – XE 250/256 Hydraulic Flat Cam/Lifter Kit (Part No.CL11-254-4)
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$390.99
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.
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- 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.
Competition Cams – High Energy/Marine 218/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam/Lifter Kit (Part No.CL12-210-2)
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$898.99
SMALL BLOCK CHEVY HYDRAULIC CAM AND LIFTER KIT – High Energy: Good street performance with stock converter, choppy idle. OR High Energy Marine: Biggest cam for inboard/outboard. Good for ski, economy and light performance.
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- Cam and lifter kit for Small Block Chevy engines
- CL-Kit includes cam, lifters, assembly lube, instructions and decals
- HYDRAULIC – High Energy: Good street performance with stock converter, choppy idle. OR High Energy Marine: Biggest cam for inboard/outboard. Good for ski, economy and light performance.
- 268/268 Advertised Duration, 218/218 Duration @ .050″, .454″/.454″ Lift, 110 Lobe Separation
- Valve spring upgrade required
Competition Cams – Thumpr 227/241 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit (Part No.CL12-600-4)
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$914.99
SMALL BLOCK CHEVY HYDRAULIC CAM AND LIFTER KIT – Thumpr : High performance street, stock converter ok, best with 2000+ converter and gears. Choppy/thumping idle.
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- Cam and lifter kit for Small Block Chevy engines
- CL-Kit includes cam, lifters, assembly lube, instructions and decals
- HYDRAULIC – Thumpr : High performance street, stock converter ok, best with 2000+ converter and gears. Choppy/thumping idle.
- 279/297 Advertised Duration, 227/241 Duration @ .050″, .479″/.465″ Lift, 107 Lobe Separation
- Valve spring upgrade required
Competition Cams – Cam And Lifter Kit, Sbc 294 Xtreme Energy Hydraulic 1 Ea (Part No.CL12-254-3)
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$338.99
SMALL BLOCK CHEVY HYDRAULIC CAM AND LIFTER KIT – Xtreme Energy: Pro Street/bracket, needs good intake, headers, gear and 3300+ stall.
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- 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
Competition Cams – Big Mutha’ Thumpr 243/257 Hydraulic Flat Cam/Lifter Kit (Part No.CL12-602-4)
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$914.99
SMALL 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.
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- Cam and lifter kit for Small 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.
- 295/313 Advertised Duration, 243/257 Duration @ .050″, .500″/.486″ Lift, 107 Lobe Separation
- Valve spring upgrade required
Competition Cams – Mutha’ Thumpr 235/249 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit (Part No.CL12-601-4)
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$963.99
SMALL BLOCK CHEVY HYDRAULIC CAM AND LIFTER KIT – Mutha’ Thumpr: High performance street/strip, needs 9:1 compression, 2500+ stall, intake, gears and headers, rough idle.
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- Cam and lifter kit for Small Block Chevy engines
- CL-Kit includes cam, lifters, assembly lube, instructions and decals
- HYDRAULIC – Mutha’ Thumpr: High performance street/strip, needs 9:1 compression, 2500+ stall, intake, gears and headers, rough idle.
- 287/305 Advertised Duration, 235/249 Duration @ .050″, .489″/.476″ Lift, 107 Lobe Separation
- Valve spring upgrade required
Competition Cams – High Energy 206/206 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit (Part No.K12-205-2)
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$1201.99
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.
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- 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.
Competition Cams – Thumpr 227/241 Hydraulic Roller Cam and Lifter Kit (Part No.CL12-600-8)
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$1152.99
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.
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- 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.
Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 224/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit (Part No.CL12-242-2)
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SMALL BLOCK CHEVY HYDRAULIC CAM AND LIFTER KIT – Xtreme Energy: Great for street machines, largest cam for stock converter, better with 2000 stall.
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- Cam and lifter kit for Small Block Chevy engines
- CL-Kit includes cam, lifters, assembly lube, instructions and decals
- HYDRAULIC – Xtreme Energy: Great for street machines, largest cam for stock converter, better with 2000 stall.
- 268/280 Advertised Duration, 224/230 Duration @ .050″, .477″/.480″ Lift, 110 Lobe Separation
- Valve spring upgrade required
Popular 1973 Chevrolet C50 Performance Engines Categories
Most Popular Performance Engine Camshaft and Lifter Kits for 1973 Chevrolet C50s
Enhance your 1973 Chevrolet C50 with one of the 17 Performance Engine Camshaft and Lifter Kits we have in stock, starting at just $342.99.
Competition Cams – High Energy 218/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam/Lifter Kit (Part No.CL11-205-3)
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$637.99
BIG BLOCK CHEVY HYDRAULIC CAM AND LIFTER KIT – High Energy: Performance with slight rough idle in 396. Great for heavy towing in 454 c.i.
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- Cam and lifter kit for Big Block Chevy engines
- CL-Kit includes cam, lifters, assembly lube, instructions and decals
- HYDRAULIC – High Energy: Performance with slight rough idle in 396. Great for heavy towing in 454 c.i.
- 268/268 Advertised Duration, 218/218 Duration @ .050″, .485″/.485″ Lift, 110 Lobe Separation
Competition Cams – Magnum 262/262 Solid Roller Cam K-Kit for Chevrolet Big Block 396-454 (Part No.K11-693-8)
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$2298.00
Magnum 262/262 Solid Roller Cam K-Kit for Chevrolet Big Block 396-454
Competition Cams – XE 242/248 Solid Roller Cam and Lifter Kit Chevrolet Big Block 396-454 (Part No.CL11-771-8)
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$1712.00
XE 242/248 Solid Roller Cam and Lifter Kit Chevrolet Big Block 396-454
Competition Cams – Magnum 236/236 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit for Chevrolet Big Block 396-454 (Part No.K11-318-4)
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$1008.00
Magnum 236/236 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit for Chevrolet Big Block 396-454
Competition Cams – Magnum 248/248 Solid Flat Cam K-Kit for Chevrolet Big Block 396-454 (Part No.K11-219-4)
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$1006.00
Magnum 248/248 Solid Flat Cam K-Kit for Chevrolet Big Block 396-454
Competition Cams – Cam & Lifter Kit, Bbc 295T Big Mutha Thumpr Hyd 1 Kt (Part No.CL11-602-4)
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$937.99
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.
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- 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
Competition Cams – Xtreme 4×4 210/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit for Chevrolet Big Block 396-454 (Part No.K11-231-3)
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$905.99
Xtreme 4×4 210/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit for Chevrolet Big Block 396-454
Competition Cams – Computer Controlled 212/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit Chevrolet Big Block 396-454 (Part No.K11-302-4)
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$873.99
Computer Controlled 212/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit Chevrolet Big Block 396-454
Competition Cams – Magnum 253/253 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit (Part No.K11-214-4)
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$678.99
An older member of the COMP Cams grind family, the Magnum series of camshafts offers excellent performance gains over stock without the added wear and tear associated with more aggressive camshafts.
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- Best with aftermarket torque converters and 9.5:1 compression.
- Great high RPM power.
- Easy on valve train parts.
- Can be used with mild ratio rocker arms and traditional performance valve springs.
Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 230/236 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit (Part No.K11-246-3)
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$643.99
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.
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- 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.
Competition Cams – Magnum 236/236 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit for Chevrolet Big Block 396-454 (Part No.CL11-318-4)
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$559.99
Magnum 236/236 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit for Chevrolet Big Block 396-454
Competition Cams – Magnum 236/236 Solid Flat Cam and Lifter Kit for Chevrolet Big Block 396-454 (Part No.CL11-218-4)
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$529.99
Magnum 236/236 Solid Flat Cam and Lifter Kit for Chevrolet Big Block 396-454
Competition Cams – Xtreme 4×4 218/226 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit Chevrolet Big Block 396-454 (Part No.CL11-235-3)
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$508.99
Xtreme 4×4 218/226 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit Chevrolet Big Block 396-454
Competition Cams – Xtreme 4×4 226/234 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit Chevrolet Big Block 396-454 (Part No.CL11-239-3)
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$462.99
Xtreme 4×4 226/234 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit Chevrolet Big Block 396-454
Competition Cams – XE 250/256 Hydraulic Flat Cam/Lifter Kit (Part No.CL11-254-4)
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$390.99
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.
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- 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.
Competition Cams – Magnum/O-Track 244/244 Hydraulic Flat Cam/Lifter Kit (Part No.CL11-213-3)
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$342.99
BIG BLOCK CHEVY HYDRAULIC CAM AND LIFTER KIT – Magnum: Street/strip applications. 10:1+ compression, 3000+ stall or 4 speed. 4.10 or lower gears and aftermarket intake. Very rough idle. OR Oval Track: Good for hobby stock in 454 where hydraulic lifters must be used.
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- Cam and lifter kit for Big Block Chevy engines
- CL-Kit includes cam, lifters, assembly lube, instructions and decals
- HYDRAULIC – Magnum: Street/strip applications. 10:1+ compression, 3000+ stall or 4 speed. 4.10 or lower gears and aftermarket intake. Very rough idle. OR Oval Track: Good for hobby stock in 454 where hydraulic lifters must be used.
- 292/292 Advertised Duration, 244/244 Duration @ .050″, .550″/.550″ Lift, 110 Lobe Separation
- Valve spring upgrade required
Competition Cams – XE 218/224 Hydraulic Flat Cam/Lifter Kit (Part No.CL11-238-3)
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BIG BLOCK CHEVY HYDRAULIC CAM AND LIFTER KIT – Xtreme Energy: Strong torque. Excellent response, heavy towing in 454 with 4.10 gear.
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- Cam and lifter kit for Big Block Chevy engines
- CL-Kit includes cam, lifters, assembly lube, instructions and decals
- HYDRAULIC – Xtreme Energy: Strong torque. Excellent response, heavy towing in 454 with 4.10 gear.
- 262/270 Advertised Duration, 218/224 Duration @ .050″, .504″/.510″ Lift, 110 Lobe Separation
- Valve spring upgrade required
Best-Selling 1973 Chevrolet C50 Performance Engine Rocker Arms
Upgrade your C50 with one of our 3 best-selling Performance Engine Rocker Arms.
Competition Cams – ENGINE ROCKER ARM (Part No.1828-1)
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$61.99
ENGINE ROCKER ARM
Competition Cams – ENGINE ROCKER ARM (Part No.1411-1)
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ENGINE ROCKER ARM
Competition Cams – ENGINE ROCKER ARM (Part No.1211-1)
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ENGINE ROCKER ARM
Top-Quality Performance Engine Camshafts for 1973 Chevrolet C50s
Choose a high-quality OEM or aftermarket Performance Engine Camshaft for Chevrolet C50s and enjoy top-notch performance from $259.99.
Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 212/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.11-234-3)
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$259.99
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,
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- 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.
Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 224/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.11-242-3)
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$259.99
HYDRAULIC – Xtreme Energy: Good for street machines, slightly rough idle, stock converter will work but best with 1800+ stall.
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- HYDRAULIC – Xtreme Energy: Good for street machines, slightly rough idle, stock converter will work but best with 1800+ stall.
- 268/280 Advertised Duration, 224/230 Duration @ .050″, .515″/.520″ Lift, 110 Lobe Separation
- Valve spring upgrade required
- Best performance with aftermarket intake manifolds, headers, lower gear ratios etc.
Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 240/246 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.11-250-3)
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$259.99
HYDRAULIC – Xtreme Energy: Street/strip, 2800+ stall, rough idle. 9.5:1+ compression.
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- HYDRAULIC – Xtreme Energy: Street/strip, 2800+ stall, rough idle. 9.5:1+ compression.
- 284/296 Advertised Duration, 240/246 Duration @ .050″, .574″/.578″ Lift, 110 Lobe Separation
- Valve spring upgrade required
- Best performance with aftermarket intake manifolds, headers, lower gear ratios etc.
Competition Cams – Blower 255/262 Solid Roller Cam for Chevrolet Big Block 396-454 (Part No.11-694-8)
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$611.99
Blower 255/262 Solid Roller Cam for Chevrolet Big Block 396-454
Competition Cams – Thumpr 235/249 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.11-601-4)
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$395.99
HYDRAULIC – Mutha’ Thumpr: High performance street/strip, needs 9:1 compression, 2500+ stall, intake, gears and headers, rough idle.
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- HYDRAULIC – Mutha’ Thumpr: High performance street/strip, needs 9:1 compression, 2500+ stall, intake, gears and headers, rough idle.
- 287/304 Advertised Duration, 235/249 Duration @ .050″, .510″/.495″ Lift, 107 Lobe Separation
- Valve spring upgrade required
Top-Rated Performance Engine Brands For Your 1973 Chevrolet C50
When it comes to finding the perfect Performance Engine for your 1973 Chevrolet C50, Advance Auto Parts has you covered with a wide selection of high-quality OEM and aftermarket options from 1 trusted brands. We carry the most popular Performance Engine brands including Competition Cams, and more, all known for their exceptional customer ratings (average brand rating of 4.1 stars) and competitive prices, as low as $259.99. Purchasing a Performance Engine from us here at Advance Auto Parts is a smart move for both you and your 1973 Chevrolet C50, providing peace of mind with parts that meet or exceed OEM standards.
Popular Competition Cams 1973 Chevrolet C50 Performance Engines
If you’re looking for a top-quality Performance Engine for your 1973 Chevrolet C50, Advance Auto Parts has exactly what you need with our selection of Competition Cams Performance Engines. We have 2 Competition Cams Performance Engines in stock for this fitment, all known for their durability and precision fit. With prices starting at just $259.99 and an average cost of $448.99, you’ll find the perfect Performance Engine for your needs and budget. Competition Cams Performance Engines for the 1973 Chevrolet C50 come highly rated, with over 2 customer reviews and an impressive average rating of 4.1 stars. Choosing a Competition Cams Performance Engine from Advance Auto Parts is a smart move to ensure quality and value for your vehicle.
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High Energy 218/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam/Lifter Kit
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FAQs for 1973 Chevrolet C50 Performance Engines
What are the best-selling Performance Engines for 1973 Chevrolet C50s?
Out of 25 Performance Engines that fit 1973 Chevrolet C50s, the following parts are the top sellers:
- Xtreme Energy 224/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam (10202820) – $259.99
- Xtreme Energy 240/246 Hydraulic Flat Cam (10322324) – $259.99
- Magnum 253/253 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit (10285786) – $678.99
What’s the price range for 1973 Chevrolet C50 Performance Engines?
The prices of Performance Engines for the 1973 Chevrolet C50 range from $17.79 up to $2,298.00 for the most premium parts.
What is the average price of a Performance Engine for a 1973 Chevrolet C50?
The average price for Performance Engines for the 1973 Chevrolet C50 is $629.32. Keep in mind the variety of part types within our Performance Engine category, where you are likely to find a wide range of prices across a variety of parts and components.
Does Advance Auto Parts sell Performance Engines for other Chevrolet C50 model years?
What are the cheapest Performance Engines for my 1973 Chevrolet C50?
The cheapest 1973 Chevrolet C50 Performance Engines we carry are:
- ENGINE ROCKER ARM (50272798) – $17.79
- ENGINE ROCKER ARM (50272934) – $23.29
- ENGINE ROCKER ARM (50272900) – $61.99
- Xtreme Energy 224/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam (10202820) – $259.99
- Xtreme Energy 240/246 Hydraulic Flat Cam (10322324) – $259.99
Does Advance Auto Parts sell Performance Engines for any other 1973 Chevrolet models?
Yes. We stock Performance Engines for 29 other popular 1973 Chevrolet models. Some of the most popular are 1973 Impala Performance Engines, 1973 Malibu Performance Engines, 1973 Camaro Performance Engines, 1973 Monte Carlo Performance Engines, and 1973 Corvette Performance Engines.
What are the top-rated Performance Engines that fit the 1973 Chevrolet C50?
Based on 4 reviews by customers, our 1973 Chevrolet C50 Performance Engines have an average customer rating of 5 stars. These are the highest-rated categories of Performance Engines for the 1973 Chevrolet C50 and their top-rated products:
- Performance Engine Camshafts
- Xtreme Energy 212/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam (10321923) – $259.99
- Performance Engine Camshaft and Lifter Kits
- High Energy 218/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam/Lifter Kit (10214943) – $637.99
What types of Performance Engines do you sell for my 1973 Chevrolet C50?
As of 3/1/26, these are some of the most in-demand types of Performance Engines for a 1973 Chevrolet C50:
Can I get help with 1973 Chevrolet C50 Performance Engine orders?
Contact our customer support team by chat or phone, through the help desk page, where you can find instant answers about Chevrolet Performance Engines and more.
What is your return policy for Chevrolet C50 Performance Engines?
Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new Chevrolet C50 Performance Engines and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.