1978 AMC AMX Camshafts

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Keep Your 1978 AMC AMX in Top Shape with Quality Camshafts

Whether you’re repairing or upgrading your Camshaft, using high-quality parts is key to keeping your 1978 AMC AMX looking sharp and performing at its best. At Advance Auto Parts we carry a wide selection of dependable options, including Camshaft Bearings, Camshafts, and Camshaft Lubes. 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 1978 AMC AMX Camshaft at Advance Auto Parts is around $281.93, with a range that starts at $10.49 and goes up to $643.99. With 10 options in stock from 3 trusted brands, finding the right fit is easy. Popular picks like Engine Camshaft Bearing Set, Engine Camshaft Bearing Set, and Engine Assembly Lubricant start at just $10.49 and offer a great balance of form and function.

Explore Related Parts

While you’re upgrading or replacing your Camshaft, don’t forget to check out other key components like Engine Gaskets and Seals and Engine Timing Parts. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re here to help you keep your 1978 AMC AMX in peak condition, inside and out.

Essential 1978 AMC AMX Camshafts

National – Shaft Repair Sleeve (Part No.99179)

Shaft Repair Sleeve

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$28.99
National has built a reputation as one of the most respected names in the industry. We have offered premium sealing solutions for more than 75 years. Our design team keeps pace with the industry and provides advanced solutions for today’s vehicles.

Product Features:
  • Designed to repair damaged, grooved or worn shafts
  • Durable stainless steel construction for corrosion-free sealing surface that surpasses most original shaft specifications
  • Ideal for a shaft where indications of seal wear, such as tracks or grooves have developed
  • Ultra-thin construction (0.01/0.25mm wall thickness) allows original seal size to be used with minimal additional lip loading
  • Easy to install with removable flange and installation tool
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Sealed Power – Engine Assembly Lubricant (Part No.55-400)

Engine Assembly Lubricant

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$10.49
Sealed Power parts provide innovative designs, use leading edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.

Product Features:
  • Formulated for pre-lubrication cam lobes, lifters & engine bearings
  • Increases load carrying capacity
  • Holds fast to surfaces
  • Exacting tolerances
  • Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
  • 4.0 oz. Squeeze Container
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Sealed Power – Engine Camshaft Bearing Set (Part No.1244M)

Engine Camshaft Bearing Set

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$38.49
Sealed Power® parts provide innovative designs, use leading edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.

Product Features:
  • Steel-backed Babbitt lining material
  • Used in automotive and high-performance
  • Babbitt is designed to perform under extreme loads w/o damaging other engine parts
  • Babbitt is more environmentally friendly than other material
  • ISO & QS certified manufacturing
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Sealed Power – Engine Camshaft Bearing Set (Part No.1401M)

Engine Camshaft Bearing Set

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$42.49
Sealed Power® parts provide innovative designs, use leading edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.

Product Features:
  • Steel-backed Babbitt lining material
  • Used in automotive and high-performance
  • Babbitt is designed to perform under extreme loads w/o damaging other engine parts
  • Babbitt is more environmentally friendly than other material
  • ISO & QS certified manufacturing
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Most Popular Camshaft Bearings for 1978 AMC AMXes

Enhance your 1978 AMC AMX with one of the 2 Camshaft Bearings we have in stock, starting at just $38.49.

Sealed Power – Engine Camshaft Bearing Set (Part No.1244M)

Engine Camshaft Bearing Set

from

$38.49
Sealed Power® parts provide innovative designs, use leading edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.

Product Features:
  • Steel-backed Babbitt lining material
  • Used in automotive and high-performance
  • Babbitt is designed to perform under extreme loads w/o damaging other engine parts
  • Babbitt is more environmentally friendly than other material
  • ISO & QS certified manufacturing
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Sealed Power – Engine Camshaft Bearing Set (Part No.1401M)

Engine Camshaft Bearing Set

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$42.49
Sealed Power® parts provide innovative designs, use leading edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.

Product Features:
  • Steel-backed Babbitt lining material
  • Used in automotive and high-performance
  • Babbitt is designed to perform under extreme loads w/o damaging other engine parts
  • Babbitt is more environmentally friendly than other material
  • ISO & QS certified manufacturing
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Best-Selling 1978 AMC AMX Camshafts

Upgrade your AMX with one of our 6 best-selling Camshafts.

Competition Cams – Mutha’ Thumpr 235/249 Hydraulic Roller Cam for AMC 290-401 (Part No.10-601-11)

Mutha' Thumpr 235/249 Hydraulic Roller Cam for AMC 290-401

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$643.99
High performance street/strip, needs 9:1 compression, 2500+ stall, intake, gears and headers, rough idle.

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Competition Cams – Big Mutha’ Thumpr 243/257 Hydraulic Roller Cam for AMC 290-401 (Part No.10-602-11)

Big Mutha' Thumpr 243/257 Hydraulic Roller Cam for AMC 290-401

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$643.99
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, the Thumpr series’ early intake valve opening and long exhaust duration create optimum overlap for that race car idle. The Thumpr grinds all require an aftermarket torque converter and lower gear ratio to ensure the drivetrain always puts the engine in its powerband. Additionally, Thumpr camshafts typically deliver reduced vacuum at idle, making a vacuum canister, pump or hydroboost a requirement for vehicles running power brakes.

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Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 212/218 Hydraulic Roller Cam For Amc 290-401 (Part No.10-801-11)

Xtreme Energy 212/218 Hydraulic Roller Cam For Amc 290-401

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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, the Xtreme Energy grind family offers gains in torque and horsepower while still delivering adequate vacuum for power brakes and other vacuum dependent accessories. Xtreme Energy camshafts work great in carbureted applications, but offer the best performance with aftermarket intake manifolds, lower gear ratios, headers and free flowing exhaust.

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Competition Cams – Xtreme 4X4 210/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam for AMC/Jeep 199-258/4.0L (Part No.68-235-4)

Xtreme 4X4 210/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam for AMC/Jeep 199-258/4.0L

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$458.99
Xtreme 4X4 210/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam for AMC/Jeep 199-258/4.0L

Competition Cams – Xtreme 4X4 206/212 Hydraulic Flat Cam for AMC/Jeep 199-258/4.0L (Part No.68-232-4)

Xtreme 4X4 206/212 Hydraulic Flat Cam for AMC/Jeep 199-258/4.0L

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$439.99
Xtreme 4X4 206/212 Hydraulic Flat Cam for AMC/Jeep 199-258/4.0L

Competition Cams – Xtreme 4X4 218/226 Hydraulic Flat Cam for AMC/Jeep 199-258/4.0L (Part No.68-239-4)

Xtreme 4X4 218/226 Hydraulic Flat Cam for AMC/Jeep 199-258/4.0L

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$426.99
Xtreme 4X4 218/226 Hydraulic Flat Cam for AMC/Jeep 199-258/4.0L

Top-Quality Camshaft Lubes for 1978 AMC AMXes

Choose a high-quality OEM or aftermarket Camshaft Lube for AMC AMXes and enjoy top-notch performance from $10.49.

Sealed Power – Engine Assembly Lubricant (Part No.55-400)

Engine Assembly Lubricant

from

$10.49
Sealed Power parts provide innovative designs, use leading edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.

Product Features:
  • Formulated for pre-lubrication cam lobes, lifters & engine bearings
  • Increases load carrying capacity
  • Holds fast to surfaces
  • Exacting tolerances
  • Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
  • 4.0 oz. Squeeze Container
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Our Top Pick for a 1978 AMC AMX Camshaft Seal

Invest in a durable Camshaft Seal for your 1978 AMC, knowing you’re getting trusted brands and expert craftsmanship.

National – Shaft Repair Sleeve (Part No.99179)

Shaft Repair Sleeve

from

$28.99
National has built a reputation as one of the most respected names in the industry. We have offered premium sealing solutions for more than 75 years. Our design team keeps pace with the industry and provides advanced solutions for today’s vehicles.

Product Features:
  • Designed to repair damaged, grooved or worn shafts
  • Durable stainless steel construction for corrosion-free sealing surface that surpasses most original shaft specifications
  • Ideal for a shaft where indications of seal wear, such as tracks or grooves have developed
  • Ultra-thin construction (0.01/0.25mm wall thickness) allows original seal size to be used with minimal additional lip loading
  • Easy to install with removable flange and installation tool
See More

FAQs for 1978 AMC AMX Camshafts

What are the best-selling Camshafts for 1978 AMC AMXes?

Out of 10 Camshafts that fit 1978 AMC AMXes, the following parts are the top sellers:

What’s the price range for 1978 AMC AMX Camshafts?

The prices of Camshafts for the 1978 AMC AMX range from $10.49 up to $643.99 for the most premium parts.

What is the average price of a Camshaft for a 1978 AMC AMX?

The average price for Camshafts for the 1978 AMC AMX is $281.93. Keep in mind the variety of part types within our Camshaft category, where you are likely to find a wide range of prices across a variety of parts and components.

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Camshafts for other AMC AMX model years?

Yes, we carry Camshafts for 4 model years of AMC AMXes between 1968 and 1980. The following model years are the most popular for Camshaft purchases: 1980, 1979, 1970, 1969, and 1968.

What are the cheapest Camshafts for my 1978 AMC AMX?

The cheapest 1978 AMC AMX Camshafts we carry are:

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Camshafts for any other 1978 AMC models?

Yes. We stock Camshafts for 3 other popular 1978 AMC models. Some of the most popular are 1978 Gremlin Camshafts, 1978 Pacer Camshafts, 1978 Matador Camshafts, and 1978 Concord Camshafts.

What types of Camshafts do you sell for my 1978 AMC AMX?

As of 6/2/26, these are some of the most in-demand types of Camshafts for a 1978 AMC AMX:

Can I get help with 1978 AMC AMX Camshaft orders?

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

What is your return policy for AMC AMX Camshafts?

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