1978 Chevrolet Camaro Performance and Racing Products

Essential 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Performance and Racing Products

Spectre – Radiator Panel; Camaro 70-81 HD (Part No.4363)

Radiator Panel; Camaro 70-81 HD

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$49.99
Designed to fit many 1970-1981 Chevrolet Camaros with a heavy duty radiator, Spectre radiator support panels are a great looking way to secure your radiator. Manufactured from steel with a triple chrome plated finish, these durable panels are engineered to perform as well as they look. Chrome plated installation hardware is included to ensure easy installation.

Product Features:
  • All steel construction
  • Chrome plated installation hardware included
  • Designed to fit 1970-1981 Chevrolet Camaros with a heavy duty radiator
  • Dimensions are 28-11/16 inches by 5-1/2 inches
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Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal; Competition Screw-In Rocker Arm Studs (Part No.1074)

Ultra Seal; Competition Screw-In Rocker Arm Studs

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$73.99
This stud uses heat treated grade 8 alloy steel. The enlarged radius base provides extra strength for a more durable stable shank. Black plated finish. Fits Chevy small block and Ford small block.

Product Features:
  • Heat-treated
  • Grade 8 alloy steel
  • Ex strength enlarged radius
  • More durable/stable shank
  • Prevents stud flexing
  • Black plated finish
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Hurst – Manual Shifter, Super Street (Part No.3917535)

Manual Shifter, Super Street

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$491.99
The industry standard for over 30 years, this shifter offers state of the art transmission control for popular manual transmissions. Dedicated applications assure a custom fit to a wide variety of vehicles.

Product Features:
  • 7.5 in. Tall Chrome Plated Stick
  • High Mounting Design
  • Heat Treated Components
  • Adjustable Gear Stops
  • Complete With Hardware
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Energy Suspension – Control Arm Bushing Set (Part No.3.3103G)

Control Arm Bushing Set

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$110.99
For both front and rear of suspensions on cars, trucks and SUVs. Maintains proper alignment under extreme conditions on and off-road and during competition. Improves vehicle handling, cornering and overall control. Full floating for smoother operation. Made of Energy’s Hyper-Flex performance polyurethane to add performance and durability.

Product Features:
  • Maintains Better Alignment While Driving
  • Full Floating and Non Binding
  • Fits Into the Remaining Stock Control Arms
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FEL-PRO Performance – Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set (Part No.1411)

Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set

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$42.99
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

Product Features:
  • Performance exhaust header gasket consisting of a high-density fiber facing material attached to both sides of a perforated steel core.
  • Resists blowout and burnout from high-temperature exhaust and is far stronger than basic paper gaskets.
  • Anti-stick coating permits motion without damaging the gasket and makes it easier to remove the gasket for future engine service.
  • Slotted bolt holes allow for easier header installation.
  • Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.
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Spectre – Engine Dress Steel Up Kit (Part No.5428)

Engine Dress Steel Up Kit

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$99.99
This Spectre engine dress-up kit was designed for the 1987 – 1995 Chevy 305 & 350 engines. This kit includes: stock height valve covers, chrome valve cover T-bolts, chrome oil filler cap, chrome PCV breather, grommets, and an air cleaner adapter stud. The air filter adapter stud, is a z-bolt that is designed to allow you to use a center stud style air cleaner assembly instead of the stock dual-stud setup. Manufactured using high quality materials this kit features triple chrome plated parts.

Product Features:
  • For 1987-1995 Chevrolet 305-350 engines
  • Includes stock height valve covers & T-bolts
  • Includes oil filler caps, pcv vent filter
  • Includes air cleaner Z-Stud
  • Chrome engine kit
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Energy Suspension – Tie Rod Dust Boot (Part No.9.13101G)

Tie Rod Dust Boot

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$9.99
Repair torn and worn-out boots of suspension tie rod ends – without having to buy the entire and expensive tie rod. Adds durability surpassing most OEM rubber boots. Exclusive 5 point sealing action. Choose from four sizes and round or octagon styles. Made of Energy’s Hyper-Flex performance polyurethane for added performance and durability.

Product Features:
  • Easy to Install
  • Superior Material
  • Saves Your Tie Rods
  • Lasts Longer
  • Looks Great
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FEL-PRO Performance – Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 3 Piece Set (Part No.1202)

Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 3 Piece Set

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$34.49
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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Mallory – Unilite Breakerless Ignition Conversion Kit (Part No.501)

Unilite Breakerless Ignition Conversion Kit

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$113.99
Put an end to high maintenance point ignition systems by installing a proven Mallory Unilite ignition conversion kit. Features at a glance, improves performance and fuel efficiency, easy to install with simple hand tools, reduced maintenance and is available for all popular 12-volt negative ground domestic cars and trucks.

Product Features:
  • Easy Installation
  • Improved Fuel Economy
  • Reduced Maintenance
  • Accurate Timing
  • Improved Performance
  • Provides A Simple Conversion
  • No Moving Parts To Wear Out
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Edelbrock – Nitrous Performer EFI Wet System (Part No.71820)

Nitrous Performer EFI Wet System

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$730.99


Product Features:
  • Best Way To Get A Major Power Increase
  • Power Increases From 50-70 HP
  • Work With Stock ECU
  • Simple Installation
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Mr. Gasket – Alternator (Part No.5122)

Alternator

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$266.99
Quality chrome plated and remanufactured to exceed OEM specifications for maximum dependability. Tested and output rated at 60 amps.

Product Features:
  • Exceeds OEM specifications
  • Output rated to 60 amps
  • Remanufactured
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Edelbrock – C-26 Dual-Quad; Intake Manifold (Part No.54251)

C-26 Dual-Quad; Intake Manifold

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$640.99


Product Features:
  • Polished PN[5425] Hand-Buffed for Brilliant Shine
  • Designed for 1500 to 6500 RPM Performance
  • Low Profile for Hood Clearance on Most Vehicles
  • Air-Conditioning / Front Oil Tube Bosses Included
  • Stock Alternator Brackets Do Not Fit
  • Use Edelbrock Fuel Line Kit PN[8088] w/Our Carb
  • Carburetor Center-to-Center Dimensions = 6-7/16 in
  • Use Edelbrock Linkage Kit PN[7094] w/Our Carbs
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Spectre – Valve Cover (Part No.4992)

Valve Cover

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$74.99
Available in various sizes, heights, and finishes, Spectre offers a wide variety of high performance valve covers designed to easily replace your stock covers. Designed for 1958-1986 Chevrolet Small Block 265-400 engines, this valve cover features gold iridite construction and a smooth design. This tall profile cover is sold in pairs. With show quality construction and a sealing edge designed for an ideal fit, our valve covers are engineered to look great for applications ranging from custom builds to replacing stock equipment.

Product Features:
  • Designed for 1958-1986 Chevrolet Small Block 265-400 engines
  • Sold in pairs
  • Gold iridite construction
  • Tall profile
  • Features OEM style sealing edge
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K&N – Premium Oil Filter: Ideal for Synthetic & Conventional Oil, Protects Your Engine (Part No.HP-1007)

Premium Oil Filter: Ideal for Synthetic & Conventional Oil, Protects Your Engine

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$17.99
K&N premium oil filters are meticulously engineered to offer outstanding filtration and engine protection. The heavy-duty canister is engineered to be exceptionally durable, and a one-inch welded hex nut can be used for quick and easy filter removal. Each filter is specifically designed to withstand the service intervals recommended by vehicle manufacturers.
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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 – Water Outlet Gasket (Part No.738G)

Water Outlet Gasket

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$30.99
Manufactured from a blend of nitrile rubber and fiber for excellent sealing and durability. Precision die cut for application.

Product Features:
  • Edge molded rubber water outlet gasket is reusable
  • Requires no gasket sealer
  • Solid aluminum carrier for strength/rigidity
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Hays – Performance; Flywheel (Part No.10-130)

Performance; Flywheel

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$432.99
Hays aluminum flywheels are manufactured from certified billet material that will not break up under the stress of high RPM and severe punishment of racing. Features replaceable steel surface insert. Precision balanced to either neutral (internal) or Detroit (external) specifications. Meets SFI specification 1.1 for racing.

Product Features:
  • Certified Billet Material
  • Borg and Beck Clutch Pattern
  • Long-Style Clutch Pattern
  • Ring Gear Securely Mounted To Prevent Spinning
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Lakewood – Ladder Bar (Part No.20462)

Ladder Bar

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$413.99
These ladder bars are made for street or strip use and are completely bolt-on with no welding necessary. Designed to eliminate wheel hop, strengthen rear suspension and increase traction.

Product Features:
  • Made For Street/Strip Use
  • Completely Bolt-On
  • No Welding Required
  • Eliminate Wheel Hop
  • Strengthen Rear Suspension
  • Increase Traction
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Energy Suspension – Sway Bar Bushing Set (Part No.3.5163R)

Sway Bar Bushing Set

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$18.99
Energy Suspension performance polyurethane sway bar bushings and end links offer the greatest improvement in performance among all the products Energy offers. They make a vehicle’s sway bar system much more effective like adding a larger, higher performance sway bar! Economy, increased efficiency, and easy installation are just some of the reasons these products are so popular. Made of Hyper-Flex polyurethane that lasts much longer than O.E.M. rubber bushings.

Product Features:
  • Allows Sway Bar System to Work At 100% Efficiency
  • Zerk Type Fittings
  • Allows for Periodic Greasing
  • Lasts Much Longer Than OEM Rubber Bushings
  • Handling Characteristics Improve Dramatically
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Accel – Distributor Cap And Rotor Kit (Part No.8123)

Distributor Cap And Rotor Kit

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$40.99


Product Features:
  • Heavy Duty Cap and Rotor Kit
  • With Brass Inserts
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B & M – Shift Improver Kit For 68-81 TH-350 Transmission (Part No.30262)

Shift Improver Kit For 68-81 TH-350 Transmission

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$59.99
HEAVY DUTY-Firm positive shifts without loss of driver comfort for improved performance in all street vehicles. STREET/STRIP-Positive shifts for high performance street use or for competitive events. Hardest, quickest possible shift.

Product Features:
  • Provides Crisp Shifts
  • On Any Stock Automatic Transmission
  • Eliminates Soft/Sluggish Shift
  • Eliminates Shift Overlap
  • Eliminate Clutch and Band Wear
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Mr. Gasket – Breather/Oil Filler Cap (Part No.2060)

Breather/Oil Filler Cap

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$17.99
This chrome plated breather, embossed with a Mr. Gasket logo, is perfect for race car vacuum balance systems and OEM use. It fits any 1 1/4 inch diameter hole. It has metal baffle/foam element with 1 inch outer diameter neck and 5/8 inch outer diameter breather tube.

Product Features:
  • Internally battled
  • High-porosity filter
  • Ideal for high performance
  • Includes rubber grommet
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Mr. Gasket – Special Cam Bolt (Part No.944G)

Special Cam Bolt

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$12.99
Grade 8, single bolt. Black plated finish. The washers are designed to secure the Mr. Gasket cam button pn1180, pn1181, and pn1183 or can be used as stock replacements.

Product Features:
  • Specialty and drive train fastener
  • Special cam bolts
  • Black plated finish
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Hays – Street/Strip; Clutch Kit (Part No.85-103)

Street/Strip; Clutch Kit

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$483.99
High burst strength woven lining to withstand heat and higher engine RPM. Heavy-duty sprung hub assembly to allow smooth engagement and steady torque transfer without chatter. Recommended for high horsepower street vehicles in addition to occasional drag strip use.

Product Features:
  • Built As Matched Assembly
  • Exceptional Performance
  • Exceptional Durability
  • Long Term Dependability
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Mr. Gasket – Chrome Plated Engine Oil Pan (Part No.9781)

Chrome Plated Engine Oil Pan

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$89.99
Beautifully chrome plated. Complete with drain plug, washer & bolts (stock depth). Chrome-plated dipsticks with tubes sold separately.

Product Features:
  • Chrome plated
  • Includes drain plug/washer/bolts
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Energy Suspension – Control Arm Bushing Set (Part No.3.3101R)

Control Arm Bushing Set

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$116.99
For both front and rear of suspensions on cars, trucks and SUVs. Maintains proper alignment under extreme conditions on and off-road and during competition. Improves vehicle handling, cornering and overall control. Full floating for smoother operation. Made of Energy’s Hyper-Flex performance polyurethane to add performance and durability.

Product Features:
  • Maintains Better Alignment While Driving
  • Full Floating and Non Binding
  • Fits Into the Remaining Stock Control Arms
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MSD Ignition – Distributor; Street Fire; Chevrolet V8 GM HEI with 4-Pin Module (Part No.8362)

Distributor; Street Fire; Chevrolet V8 GM HEI with 4-Pin Module

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$259.99
Introducing the Street Fire value-line brand of MSD Ignition. Street Fire components offer a quality designed alternative to the bottom bargain parts that are springing up all over. We’re so assured with the quality of our new Street Fire HEI distributor that we provide a one year warranty with it! We know the importance of a centrifugal advance in a distributor so our engineers made sure that the Street Fire receive an advance assembly with coated weights and welded weight pins (Not just pressed in like other models). Another area that you cannot afford to scrimp on is with a distributor gear. The Street Fire is fit with the same gear that is used on our Pro-Billet models. The metallurgy of this gear has been refined for years to perform through the harshest conditions. Inside, the ignition module and coil work together to produce a stout spark to light the fuel mixture for great performance.

Product Features:
  • Included 4-Pin Module
  • The only value priced HEI with a full one year warranty
  • Heavy duty distributor gear for durability
  • Welded weight pins and heavy duty construction
  • Adjustable vacuum advance helps tune it to each engine
  • 21° of mechanical advance
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Holley – Street Carburetor: 650 CFM, Divorced Choke, 4 Barrel, Spreadbore Bore, Single Inlet, Gold Dichromate (Part No.0-6210)

Street Carburetor: 650 CFM, Divorced Choke, 4 Barrel, Spreadbore Bore, Single Inlet, Gold Dichromate

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$805.99
Holley Replacement Carburetors are engineering to improve performance and keep you emission legal. The 0-6210 is a Model 4165(TM) Spread Bore designed to fit several applications

Product Features:
  • Gold Dichromate Finish For Corrosion Resistance w/Classic Look
  • Improves Performance Over Stock Carburetor
  • For Vehicles That Came Factory Equipped With Divorced Choke
  • All Emissions Provisions
  • Mechanical Secondaries For Awesome Performance
  • Dual Accelerator Pumps For Add. Fuel Under Initial Acceleration
  • Power Valve Blow-Out Protection
  • 100% Wet Flow Tested By Holley Technicians
  • Arrives Ready To Run
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1978 Chevrolet Camaro Performance and Racing Products

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Top-Rated Performance and Racing Products Brands For Your 1978 Chevrolet Camaro

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Popular FEL-PRO Performance Performance and Racing Products

You’ll find popular FEL-PRO Performance brand products across Performance Engines. All are waiting to get your 1978 Chevrolet Camaro back on the road. Some of the top-rated FEL-PRO Performance products in these categories are:
Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts
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Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts
Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gaskets
Cylinder Head Gasket: Multi-Layered Steel, Without Head Bolts
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Cylinder Head Gasket: Multi-Layered Steel, Without Head Bolts
Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gaskets
Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set
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Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set
Performance Exhaust Manifold Gaskets

Top-Rated Mr. Gasket Performance and Racing Products


If Mr. Gasket are what you’re looking for, our inventory holds plenty. We stock Mr. Gasket brand Performance and Racing Products for your 1978 Chevrolet Camaro, and some of our most reviewed Mr. Gasket parts include:
Exhaust Gasket Set
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Exhaust Gasket Set
Performance Exhaust Manifold Gaskets
Ultra Seal; Valve Cover Gasket Set
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Ultra Seal; Valve Cover Gasket Set
Performance Engine Valve Cover Gasket Sets
Fuel Pump Block-Off Plate
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Fuel Pump Block-Off Plate
Performance Fuel Pumps

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What are the most purchased Performance and Racing Products for the 1978 Chevrolet Camaro?

Out of 264 Performance and Racing Products for the 1978 Chevrolet Camaro, the most popular in our inventory are:
Transmission Mount
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Transmission Mount
Performance Engine and Transmission Mounts

What are the top-rated 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Performance and Racing Products?

Top-rated Performance and Racing Products for your 1978 Chevrolet Camaro based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Distributor Cap And Rotor Kit
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Distributor Cap And Rotor Kit
“Worked well”
Differential Ring And Pinion
from $342.99
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Differential Ring And Pinion
“Good product good price”
Mechanical Fuel Pump
from $144.99
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Mechanical Fuel Pump
“Used it in my 1930 hot rod.”