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Product Features:

Solid Bushing Chain Resists Stretching
For Use with Stock or Edelbrock Camshafts
Stressproof Steel Crank Gears
3 Keyway Setting Points To Ensure Accurate Timing
True Bearing Surface Rolls with the Sprockets
50 State Street Legal
Not for OEM Hydraulic Roller-Lifter Camshaft Eng.

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Product Features:

Use W/ Valve Springs Part #5703, 5794
Set of 16
1.50 in. Outside Diameter
Steel Material
Black Oxide Finish

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Nitrous Holeshot Converters are Built with the same features as the other B&M Holeshots, with the addition of anti-balloon plates. The anti-balloon plates will allow these converters to stand up to the instant horsepower nitrous delivers.

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3400-3800 RPM
Small And Big Blocks
Serious Performance
Furnace Brazed
Fully Balanced

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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.

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Manufactured from cellulose and nitrile composition gasket material. A black latex rubber coating is applied to outside of gasket to help seal minor oil pan rail irregularities and eliminate the possibility of oil leakage. Provides excellent sealing and durability. Complete with molded rubber front/rear oil pan seals where applicable. For OE replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track.

Product Features:

Made of high temp silicone or nitrile blend rubber
Torque limiters to prevent over tightening
One piece molded rubber
Fits left and right hand dipsticks

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Utilizes late model alternator and A/C bracket mounting provisions. Has vacuum taps off Manifold runners. Uses cable bracket P/N 20-101 for GM 700R4 transmission. Extra installation hardware included.

Product Features:

High Rise Dual Plane Design
Holley Pro-Jection Tbi Mounting Flange
Erg Provisions

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Product Features:

Designed for Optimum Torque and Acceleration
Maximum Performance From Idle through Mid-Range
Matched To Performer Intake PN[5486]
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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Weiand’s light weight, performance aluminum mechanical Action-Plus water pumps give a weight saving of 30 percent to 50 percent over stock cast-iron pumps. These pumps feature a premium quality bearing and seal that have twice the load capacity of stock pumps. Weiand’s exclusive housing counter bore keeps the bearing form walking out. All pumps are designed with the necessary bracket bosses and water connections to fit popular street applications.

Product Features:

Twisted Snout Water Pump Design For Updated Style
Street Performance
Heavy Duty Shaft w/5/8 in. Pilot
Six-Blade Stamped Steel
Anti-Cavitation Impeller
100 Percent Leak Tested

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These are high quality gaskets that works well on those hard to seal applications. The low density fiber & rubber blend gasket material seals those minor head imperfections with a low clamp force. At .312 inch, the extra thickness can also offer slightly more clearance for roller rockers. Ideal for all those high performance applications where you take the valve covers off and on a lot, and sticking is a problem.brbrFits all 1965-2000 Chevy Big Blocks: 366,396,402,427,454 including GM (General Motors) Gen VI Crate Engines like the 502 and 572.

Product Features:

These Are A Cork Rubber Blend
Extra Thick 5/16 In Creates Positive Seal
Also Available In Standard Thickness
For OE Replacement And High Performance Apps

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

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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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Magnum Pushrods from COMP Cams offer an affordable solution for your .080″ wall chromemoly pushrod needs. Designed to withstand the stresses of a high performance engine, Magnum Pushrods are head-treated for extended durability and have precision formed, reinforced ends. Magnum Pushrods are black-oxide finished with their part number and length laser etched onto the surface for easy identification.

Product Features:

3/8″ Diameter, 7.800″ Length
Magnum Pushrods for Small Block Chevy
One-piece .080″ wall chromemoly steel tubing
Heat-treated for extended durability and guide plate compatibility
Precision formed and reinforced pushrod end

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Single Outer Valve Springs from COMP Cams allow you to build the perfect spring assembly for your application. The valve spring creation process is far more involved than most people realize. Selecting the right metal stock and creating the best design is not done by chance. COMP Cams has developed a process that creates the highest quality valve spring available. The result is a product that meets and exceeds the expectations of today’s engine builders and racers.

Product Features:

Seat pressure: 105 lbs. @ 1.700″, Open Pressure: 273 lbs. @ 1.250″
O.D.: 1.254″, I.D.: .880″
Single valve springs with damper
Approximately .490″ max lift at recommended installed height

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These COMP Cams Ultra-Gold Aluminum Roller Rocker Arms with a 3/8″ stud diameter and 1.6 ratio are designed for Chevrolet V8 265-400 applications. The new modern design features of these Ultra-Gold Rockers are proven to withstand extremely aggressive spring pressure and valve lift. Designed specifically for high performance street and race engines, the Ultra-Gold Aluminum Rocker Arms are precision CNC-machined to strict tolerances. Developed to meet the demands of professional engine builders, these rockers include features never before possible in an aluminum rocker arm.

Product Features:

CNC-machined, lightweight design removes weight and yields unrivaled quality and ratio accuracy
Designed for high performance street and race engines
Precision-sorted trunion bearings withstand elevated valve spring pressure and valve lift
Additional clearance, up to 1.650″ O.D. valve spring

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

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Fluoroelastomer compound combines optimum resistance to heat, oils and abrasion for longivity.
Optimizes performance under high crankcase vacuum conditions, elevated temperatures and high RPM levels.
Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.

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These special Grade 8 intake manifold bolts feature a 12-point smaller-than-standard head and flange, and include special extra thick flat washers for optimum clamping pressures. They’re ideal for use where space is minimal, typical on larger runner race manifolds. These bolts and washers are bright zinc plated for protection and good looks.

Product Features:

Features 12-point Smaller-than-standard Bolt Head
Thick Flat Washers Distribute Optimum Clamp Load
Ideal Use Where Space Is Minimal On Race Manifolds
Bolts And Washers Zinc Plated For Protection
Zinc Plated For Protection

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Spectre’s Harmonic Balancer Bolt Kit is designed to fit Chevrolet Small Block 265-400 V8 engines. This grade 8 bolt is 2-1/2 inches long, and features a plated finish for corrosion resistance. This kit also includes a security lock washer.

Product Features:

Fits Chevrolet Small Block 265-400 V8 engines
Features a corrosion resistant plated finish
Gold iridite finish
Grade 8 bolt, 7/16 inch-20 by 2-1/2 inches
Includes security lock washer

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Product Features:

50-State Street Legal Aluminum Cylinder Head
Out-of-the-Box Bolt-On Performance
64cc Combustion Chambers Improve Performance
Retain Stock Compression Ratio

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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 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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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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Spectre’s Chevrolet water neck fits Chevy V8 engines and features a 90 degree neck with a 360 degree swivel design for a custom look and fit. This water neck has been designed around the OEM specifications, has a height of 2-7/8 inches and has a polished aluminum finish for a lasting look that fits great. This water neck includes the allen bolts and sealing O-ring.

Product Features:

Fits Chevy V8 engines
90 degree neck with a 360 degree swivel design
2-7/8 inch height
Includes sealing O-ring and allen bolts
Polished aluminum finish
Easy to install

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Chrome water neck with a swivel top allows you to place your coolant hose where you want it to be, not just where the neck allows. Precision die cast for better fitment, these water necks are first polished to a high luster, then chrome plated. Features an O-ring style seal to prevent water leaks. Comes with O-ring gasket and mounting bolts.

Product Features:

Chrome Plated Aluminum
O-ring To Prevent Leaks
Swivels For Hard To Fit Applications
Comes With Allen Head Bolts

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Mr. Gasket Performance Timing Cover Gaskets are high-density cork/rubber blend gaskets that use evenly sized cork particles distributed evenly throughout the rubber binder. The result is a compressible gasket without leak paths. These gaskets create a positive seal by controlled swelling of the gasket material when exposed to hot engine oil. Provides excellent flange sealing and durability. For original equipment replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track use.

Product Features:

Manufactured from high-density cork/rubber blend gasket material
Provides excellent sealing and durability
For OE replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track use

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

Product Features:

Steel core gasket construction
Exclusive design permits significantly faster gasket installation while eliminating potential sealing leak paths.
Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.

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

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PROPRIETARY COATING – Nonstick anti-friction coating seals small surface imperfections
NO RETORQUE DESIGN – Steel core helps eliminate the need for retorquing head bolts
SUPERIOR SEAL – Precise embossed Printoseal sealing beads at all vital areas to eliminate leak paths
STRONG AND DURABLE – Features graphite or reinforced fiber facing material and steel armor for strength and durability
DESIGNED FOR IMPERFECT SEALING SURFACES – Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment to help seal imperfect sealing surfaces

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

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Fel-Pro Performance head gaskets accommodate the high cylinder pressures and cylinder head movement associated with performance engines.
Inserted within a stainless steel armor surrounding each cylinder, wire ring design provides highly concentrated sealing around the combustion chamber.
Raises combustion sealing force to roughly three times that of standard head gaskets.
Steel wire rings for the greatest combustion seal strength.
Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.

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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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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. Ideal for use with higher compression ratio engines that

Product Features:

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.

1978 Chevrolet Caprice Performance Engines

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Essential 1978 Chevrolet Caprice Performance Engines

Edelbrock – Performer-Link Adjustable True-Roller Timing Chain Set (Part No.7802)

Edelbrock – Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16) (Part No.9730)

B & M – Torque Converter, Nitrous Holeshot 3600 (Part No.20482)

Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 218/224 Hydraulic Flat Cam for Oldsmobile 260-455 (Part No.42-222-4)

Mr. Gasket – Engine Sealing (Part No.6560)

Holley – Manifold; SBC Late DP TBI EGR (Part No.300-66)

Edelbrock – Performer-Plus Camshaft Kit for Buick 231-252 V6 Even Fire (Part No.5487)

Weiand – Action +Plus; Water Pump (Part No.9212P)

Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.5863)

Mr. Gasket – Lts Throttle Cable Brkt Chev (Part No.9885)

FEL-PRO Performance – Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 3 Piece Set (Part No.1202)

Competition Cams – Magnum 7.800" Long, .080" Wall, 3/8" Diameter Pushrod Set (Part No.7513-16)

Competition Cams – Set of 16 Single Springs w/ 1.254" O.D., 1.254" I.D., 1.700" Installed Height (Part No.981-16)

Competition Cams – Ultra-Gold ARC Rocker Set w/ 1.6 Ratio for Chevrolet Small Block w/ 3/8" Stud (Part No.19002-16)

FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit (Part No.2918)

Mr. Gasket – Intake Manifold Bolts (Part No.6091)

Spectre – Chevrolet Small Block V8 Harmonic Balancer Bolt Kit (Part No.4699)

Edelbrock – Performer Small-Block Chevy Cylinder Head 64cc Hydraulic Flat Tappet (Part No.60909)

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

Mr. Gasket – High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow (Part No.4364)

Spectre – Water Neck; Chevy 90 Degree (Part No.4933)

Mr. Gasket – Water Neck (Part No.9141G)

Mr. Gasket – Timing Cover Gasket Set (Part No.90)

FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Timing Cover Gasket (Part No.2335)

FEL-PRO Performance – Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts (Part No.1010)

FEL-PRO Performance – Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts (Part No.1025)

Edelbrock – Performer-Plus Camshaft Kit for Chevy 200-229 90 Deg V6 (Part No.2112)

Competition Cams – Magnum 253/253 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit for Chevrolet Big Block 396-454 (Part No.CL11-214-4)

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