1973 Jeep Commando Performance Engines

Keep Your 1973 Jeep Commando 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 Jeep Commando looking sharp and performing at its best. At Advance Auto Parts we carry a wide selection of dependable options, including Performance Engine Valve Lifters, Performance Engine Valve Cover Gasket Sets, and Performance Engine Coolant Thermostats. 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.

Competitive Prices and Extensive Inventory

The average price for a 1973 Jeep Commando Performance Engine at Advance Auto Parts is around $79.37, with a range that starts at $13.29 and goes up to $288.99. With 8 options in stock from 3 trusted brands, finding the right fit is easy. Popular picks like High Performance Thermostat, Performance Series EDM Solid Lifter Set AMC, Chrysler 273-360, 383-440/426 HEMI, and Performance Series EDM Solid Lifter for AMC, Chrysler 273-360, 383-440/426 HEMI start at just $19.99 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 Ignition Products and Performance Radiators. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re here to help you keep your 1973 Jeep Commando in peak condition, inside and out.

Essential 1973 Jeep Commando Performance Engines

Omix – Camshaft; 134CI F-Head; 52-71 Jeep CJ Models (Part No.17421.03)

Camshaft; 134CI F-Head; 52-71 Jeep CJ Models

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$235.99
Direct OE replacement Jeep parts and accessories built to the original specifications by Omix-ADA.

Product Features:
  • Made To OE Spec
  • Direct Fit
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Omix – Camshaft (Part No.17421.07)

Camshaft

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$175.99
Direct OE replacement Jeep parts and accessories built to the original specifications by Omix-ADA. Limited five year Manufacturer’s warranty.

Product Features:
  • Made To OE Spec
  • Direct Fit
  • Limited 5 Year Warranty
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Mr. Gasket – High Performance Thermostat – 160 Degree Brass & Copper (Part No.4363)

High Performance Thermostat - 160 Degree Brass & Copper

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$29.49
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 160 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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Omix – Thermostat 180 Degree; 41-71 Willys/Jeep Models (Part No.17106.02)

Thermostat 180 Degree; 41-71 Willys/Jeep Models

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$8.29
Direct OE replacement Jeep parts and accessories built to the original specifications by Omix-ADA.

Product Features:
  • OE Style
  • Direct Fit
  • Steel
  • Better Flow Control
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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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$29.99
Mr. Gasket High Performance Thermostats are designed to resist large variations of coolant pressure at high RPM (revolutions per minute). This allows them to fully open at correct temperature consistently regardless of engine RPM. The design also provides the high flow that engines operated a higher RPM need. This thermostat also features a copper/brass construction to further resist corrosion. Mr. Gasket High Performance / High Flow Thermostats are suitable for street, drag race, or oval track applications.

Product Features:
  • Opens At 180 Degrees
  • Designed to Resist Large Variations of Coolant Pressure at High RPM
  • Fully Opens at Correct Temperature Consistently Regardless of Engine RPM
  • For High Performance Street, Drag Race, and Oval Track
  • Copper & Brass Construction – Resists Corrosion
  • High Flow
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Mr. Gasket – High Performance Thermostat (Part No.4365)

High Performance Thermostat

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$31.99
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 195 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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Omix – Piston Ring Set (Part No.17430.04)

Piston Ring Set

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$54.99
Are you rebuilding an engine and need a fresh set of piston rings? Omix-ADA offers high-quality replacement piston ring sets from Standard to .080 thousandths over size. They will give you years of service and get you back on the road.

Product Features:
  • .040 Over
  • Engine Work May Be Required To Install This Part
  • Limited 5 Year Warranty
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Omix – Piston Ring Set Std; AMC; 304CI; 71-75 Jeep CJ Models (Part No.17430.28)

Piston Ring Set Std; AMC; 304CI; 71-75 Jeep CJ Models

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$145.99
Are you rebuilding an engine and need a fresh set of piston rings? Omix-ADA offers high-quality replacement piston ring sets from Standard to .080 thousandths over size. They will give you years of service and get you back on the road.

Product Features:
  • Standard
  • OE Style
  • Direct Fit
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Omix – Piston Ring Set; .080; 134CI; 41-71 Willys/Jeep Models (Part No.17430.06)

Piston Ring Set; .080; 134CI; 41-71 Willys/Jeep Models

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$74.99
Are you rebuilding an engine and need a fresh set of piston rings? Omix-ADA offers high-quality replacement piston ring sets from Standard to .080 thousandths over size. They will give you years of service and get you back on the road.

Product Features:
  • .080 Over
  • Engine Work May Be Required To Install This Part
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Omix – Piston Ring Set; .020; 134CI; 41-71 Willys/Jeep Models (Part No.17430.02)

Piston Ring Set; .020; 134CI; 41-71 Willys/Jeep Models

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$73.99
Are you rebuilding an engine and need a fresh set of piston rings? Omix-ADA offers high-quality replacement piston ring sets from Standard to .080 thousandths over size. They will give you years of service and get you back on the road.

Product Features:
  • .020 Over
  • Engine Work May Be Required To Install This Part
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Omix – Piston Ring Set .030 3.8L/4.2L; 72-90 Jeep CJ/Wrangler YJ (Part No.17430.21)

Piston Ring Set .030 3.8L/4.2L; 72-90 Jeep CJ/Wrangler YJ

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$111.99
Are you rebuilding an engine and need a fresh set of piston rings? Omix-ADA offers high-quality replacement piston ring sets from Standard to .080 thousandths over size. They will give you years of service and get you back on the road.

Product Features:
  • .030 Over
  • Engine Work May Be Required To Install This Part
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Omix – Piston Ring Set; .060; 134CI; 41-71 Willys Models (Part No.17430.05)

Piston Ring Set; .060; 134CI; 41-71 Willys Models

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$82.99
Are you rebuilding an engine and need a fresh set of piston rings? Omix-ADA offers high-quality replacement piston ring sets from Standard to .080 thousandths over size. They will give you years of service and get you back on the road.

Product Features:
  • .060 Over
  • Engine Work May Be Required To Install This Part
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Omix – Engine Tappet Cover Gasket; 134CI; 46-53 Willys CJ Models (Part No.17450.07)

Engine Tappet Cover Gasket; 134CI; 46-53 Willys CJ Models

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$10.49
Direct OE replacement Jeep parts and accessories built to the original specifications by Omix-ADA.

Product Features:
  • Cork
  • OE Style
  • Direct Fit
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Omix – Valve Cover Gasket; 6 Cylinder; 65-80 Jeep CJ/SJ (Part No.17447.02)

Valve Cover Gasket; 6 Cylinder; 65-80 Jeep CJ/SJ

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$13.29
Is your Jeep’s valve cover gasket leaking? Or, are you rebuilding an engine and need a fresh gasket? Omix-ADA offers high-quality replacement gaskets that will give you years of service and get you back on the road.

Product Features:
  • Cork
  • OE Style
  • Direct Fit
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Most Popular Performance Engine Valve Lifters for 1973 Jeep Commandos

Enhance your 1973 Jeep Commando with one of the 2 Performance Engine Valve Lifters we have in stock, starting at just $19.99.

Competition Cams – Performance Series EDM Solid Lifter Set AMC, Chrysler 273-360, 383-440/426 HEMI (Part No.2901-16)

Performance Series EDM Solid Lifter Set AMC, Chrysler 273-360, 383-440/426 HEMI

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$288.99
Performance Series EDM Solid Lifter Set AMC, Chrysler 273-360, 383-440/426 HEMI

Competition Cams – Performance Series EDM Solid Lifter for AMC, Chrysler 273-360, 383-440/426 HEMI (Part No.2901-1)

Performance Series EDM Solid Lifter for AMC, Chrysler 273-360, 383-440/426 HEMI

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$19.99
Performance Series EDM Solid Lifter for AMC, Chrysler 273-360, 383-440/426 HEMI

Best-Selling 1973 Jeep Commando Performance Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set

Upgrade your Commando with our best-selling Performance Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set.

Omix – Valve Cover Gasket; 6 Cylinder; 65-80 Jeep CJ/SJ (Part No.17447.02)

Valve Cover Gasket; 6 Cylinder; 65-80 Jeep CJ/SJ

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$13.29
Is your Jeep’s valve cover gasket leaking? Or, are you rebuilding an engine and need a fresh gasket? Omix-ADA offers high-quality replacement gaskets that will give you years of service and get you back on the road.

Product Features:
  • Cork
  • OE Style
  • Direct Fit
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Top-Quality Performance Engine Coolant Thermostats for 1973 Jeep Commandos

Choose a high-quality OEM or aftermarket Performance Engine Coolant Thermostat for Jeep Commandos and enjoy top-notch performance from $29.49.

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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$29.99
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
See More

Mr. Gasket – High Performance Thermostat – 160 Degree Brass & Copper (Part No.4363)

High Performance Thermostat - 160 Degree Brass & Copper

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$29.49
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 160 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
See More

Mr. Gasket – High Performance Thermostat (Part No.4365)

High Performance Thermostat

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$31.99
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 195 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
See More

Our Top Pick for a 1973 Jeep Commando Performance Engine Piston Ring

Invest in a durable Performance Engine Piston Ring for your 1973 Jeep, knowing you’re getting trusted brands and expert craftsmanship.

Omix – Piston Ring Set .030 3.8L/4.2L; 72-90 Jeep CJ/Wrangler YJ (Part No.17430.21)

Piston Ring Set .030 3.8L/4.2L; 72-90 Jeep CJ/Wrangler YJ

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$111.99
Are you rebuilding an engine and need a fresh set of piston rings? Omix-ADA offers high-quality replacement piston ring sets from Standard to .080 thousandths over size. They will give you years of service and get you back on the road.

Product Features:
  • .030 Over
  • Engine Work May Be Required To Install This Part
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Our Performance Engine Camshafts for 1973 Jeep Commandos

Make a smart move for your 1973 Jeep Commando with our Performance Engine Camshaft for $175.99.

Omix – Camshaft (Part No.17421.07)

Camshaft

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$175.99
Direct OE replacement Jeep parts and accessories built to the original specifications by Omix-ADA. Limited five year Manufacturer’s warranty.

Product Features:
  • Made To OE Spec
  • Direct Fit
  • Limited 5 Year Warranty
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FAQs for 1973 Jeep Commando Performance Engines

What are the best-selling Performance Engines for 1973 Jeep Commandos?

Out of 8 Performance Engines that fit 1973 Jeep Commandos, the following parts are the top sellers:

What’s the price range for 1973 Jeep Commando Performance Engines?

The prices of Performance Engines for the 1973 Jeep Commando range from $13.29 up to $288.99 for the most premium parts.

What is the average price of a Performance Engine for a 1973 Jeep Commando?

The average price for Performance Engines for the 1973 Jeep Commando is $79.37. 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 Jeep Commando model years?

Yes, we carry Performance Engines for 6 model years of Jeep Commandos between 1966 and 1972. The following model years are the most popular for Performance Engine purchases: 1972, 1971, 1970, 1969, 1968, 1967, and 1966.

What are the cheapest Performance Engines for my 1973 Jeep Commando?

The cheapest 1973 Jeep Commando Performance Engines we carry are:

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Performance Engines for any other 1973 Jeep models?

Yes. We stock Performance Engines for 9 other popular 1973 Jeep models. Some of the most popular are 1973 Wagoneer Performance Engines, 1973 CJ5 Performance Engines, 1973 DJ5 Performance Engines, 1973 J-2600 Performance Engines, and 1973 J-2500 Performance Engines.

What are the top-rated Performance Engines that fit the 1973 Jeep Commando?

The one 1973 Jeep Commando Performance Engine we have in stock is the Valve Cover Gasket; 6 Cylinder; 65-80 Jeep CJ/SJ. It costs $13.29.

What types of Performance Engines do you sell for my 1973 Jeep Commando?

As of 11/2/25, these are some of the most in-demand types of Performance Engines for a 1973 Jeep Commando:

Can I get help with 1973 Jeep Commando Performance Engine orders?

Contact our customer support team by chat or phone, through the help desk page, where you can find instant answers about Jeep Performance Engines and more.

What is your return policy for Jeep Commando Performance Engines?

Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new Jeep Commando Performance Engines and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.