1979 Chevrolet C10 Camshafts

Essential 1979 Chevrolet C10 Camshafts

National – Shaft Repair Sleeve (Part No.99176)

Shaft Repair Sleeve

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$46.49
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
  • Installation tool reduces sleeve distortion and allows for installation without removal from the shaft
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FAG US – GENERAL SEAL (Part No.SS2784)

GENERAL SEAL

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$18.49
GENERAL SEAL

ARP Auto Racing – Small Block/ Big Block Chevy, 5/16" – 18 Thread Size, .75" Head L, 1/2" Socket (Part No.134-1001)

Small Block/ Big Block Chevy, 5/16" - 18 Thread Size, .75" Head L, 1/2" Socket

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$5.99
Install an ARP cam bolt kit and end your camshaft timing worries ARP quality delivers increased pre-load clamping force and assures positive timing gear register. Includes appropriate fasteners for your application. Increased material strength overcomes valve train harmonics and stress. Added features include oversized bolt head flange for cam button retention and reduced socket head size to facilitate easy installation and removal. Available in both High Performance and Pro Series kits.

Product Features:
  • ARP Quality Delivers Increased Pre Load Clamping Force And Assures Positive Timing Gear Register
  • Quality Delivers Increased Pre-Load Clamping Force And Assures Positive Timing Gear Register
  • Increased Material Strength Overcomes Valve Train Harmonics And Stress
  • Oversized Bolt Head Flange For Cam Button Retention And Reduced Socket Head Size To Facilitate Easy Installation And Removal
  • Set of 3
  • 180,000 PSI
  • .75″ Underhead Length
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Mr. Gasket – Special Cam Bolt (Part No.944G)

Special Cam Bolt

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$12.99
These Mr. Gasket cam bolt kits feature specially hardened bolts to keep the cam button secure so the cam won’t walk out of place. Can also be used as original equipment replacement. Includes three 5/16 inch-18 x 3/4 inch Long Grade 5 Bolts with Black Oxide Finish.

Product Features:
  • Black oxide coated Grade 5 steel
  • Includes flat washers to secure Mr. Gasket cam buttons 1180, 1181 and 1183
  • Can be used as OE replacement
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Cloyes Performance – Engine Camshaft Thrust Plate (Part No.9-220B)

Engine Camshaft Thrust Plate

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$18.99
0.150″ Thick. Bronze Thrust Washer.

Product Features:
  • 0.150″ Thick
  • Bronze Thrust Washer.
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Cloyes Performance – Engine Camshaft Thrust Washer (Part No.9-203)

Engine Camshaft Thrust Washer

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$13.99
Heat Treated Steel Bearing Race Material. Must Machine Cam Sprocket or Engiine Block .030″ to Ensure Proper Chain Alignment. Prevents Wear On Engine Block. Can be Used to Repair a Damaged Engine Block Thrust Surface.

Product Features:
  • Heat Treated Steel Bearing Race Material
  • Must Machine Cam Sprocket or Engine Block .030″ to Ensure Proper Chain Alignment
  • Prevents Wear On Engine Block
  • Can be Used to Repair a Damaged Engine Block Thrust Surface.
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Dorman – Steel Cup Expansion Plug 1-5/8 In., Height 0.500 (sold by each) (Part No.555-030)

Steel Cup Expansion Plug 1-5/8 In., Height 0.500 (sold by each)

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$1.49
This engine expansion plug is designed to match the fit and function of the original part on specified vehicles. Made of quality materials, it is engineered for reliable performance.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this engine expansion plug matches the fit and function of the factory part on specified years, makes and models
  • Ideal solution – this plug is a reliable replacement for an original part that is missing or has failed due to fatigue
  • Durable construction – this part is made from quality materials to ensure reliable performance and long service life
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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Dorman – Pik-a-Nut – Steel Cup Expansion Plug 2-3/32 In., SC, Height 0.278 (Part No.362566.1)

Steel Cup Expansion Plug 2-3/32 In., SC, Height 0.278

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$2.29
This engine camshaft plug is designed to match the fit and function of the original part on specified vehicles. Made of quality materials, it is engineered for reliable performance.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this engine camshaft plug matches the fit and function of the factory part on specified years, makes and models
  • Ideal solution – this plug is a reliable replacement for an original part that is missing or has failed due to fatigue
  • Durable construction – this part is made from quality materials to ensure reliable performance and long service life
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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Dorman – Steel Cup Expansion Plug 2-7/64 In., Height 0.310 (sold by each) (Part No.555-080)

Steel Cup Expansion Plug 2-7/64 In., Height 0.310 (sold by each)

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$2.49
This engine camshaft plug is designed to match the fit and function of the original part on specified vehicles. Made of quality materials, it is engineered for reliable performance.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this engine camshaft plug matches the fit and function of the factory part on specified years, makes and models.
  • Ideal solution – this plug is a reliable replacement for an original part that is missing or has failed due to fatigue
  • Durable construction – this part is made from quality materials to ensure reliable performance and long service life
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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Cloyes Performance – Engine Camshaft Bushing (Part No.P9005)

Engine Camshaft Bushing

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$24.99
Replacement Hex-A-Just Billet Steel Camshaft Dowel Eccentric Bushing; 100% USA Made; Meets or exceeds OEM performance requirements; Cloyes utilizes the latest in design and material technology, ensuring quiet and maintenance-free experience.

Product Features:
  • Replacement Hex-A-Just Billet Steel Camshaft Dowel Eccentric Bushing
  • 100% USA Made
  • Meets or exceeds OEM performance requirements
  • Cloyes utilizes the latest in design and material technology, ensuring quiet and maintenance-free experience.
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Sealed Power – Engine Camshaft Bearing Set (Part No.1750M)

Engine Camshaft Bearing Set

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$60.99
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 – Camshaft Bearing Set (Part No.2100M)

Camshaft Bearing Set

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$72.99
Speed-Pro delivers the power you need and the value and quality that you deserve. Whether you are running at the track, chasing trophies on the strip, or just cruising down the road, count on Speed-Pro to provide the best value in HP engine components

Product Features:
  • Steel backed micro Babbitt lining material
  • Used in automotive and high-performance, Babbitt is designed to deform under extreme loads with o damaging other engine parts.
  • Fatigue life of cam bearings are nearly doubled
  • Ensures dependable performance and superior service life
  • Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit and correct operation for unsurpassed quality that you can trust
  • Application-specific design for perfect fit and correct operation
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Sealed Power – Engine Camshaft Bearing Set (Part No.1791M)

Engine Camshaft Bearing Set

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$28.99
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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Cloyes Gear – Engine Camshaft Thrust Button (Part No.9-5193)

Engine Camshaft Thrust Button

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$14.99
Camshaft Thrust Button utilizes the latest in design and material technology, ensuring quiet and maintenance-free experience

Product Features:
  • Fully Rollerized Operation
  • Heat-Treated Steel
  • Needle Roller Bearing
  • Meet or exceed OEM performance requirements
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Cloyes Performance – Engine Camshaft Thrust Button (Part No.9-202)

Engine Camshaft Thrust Button

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$34.99
All Components are Heat-Treated Steel. Needle Roller Bearing for a Fully Rollerized Operation. 0.640″ Long, Used with Later Sheet Metal Covers.

Product Features:
  • All Components are Heat-Treated Steel
  • Needle Roller Bearing for a Fully Rollerized Operation
  • Used with Later Sheet Metal Covers.
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Cloyes Performance – Engine Camshaft Thrust Button (Part No.9-200)

Engine Camshaft Thrust Button

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$27.99
All Components are Heat-Treated Steel. Needle Roller Bearing for a Fully Rollerized Operation. 0.925″ Long, Used with Old Style 3-Spoke Sheet Metal Covers.

Product Features:
  • All components are Heat-Treated Steel
  • Needle Roller Bearing
  • Fully Rollerized Operation.
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Competition Cams – CAMSHAFT, BBC 282 XTREME ENERGY HYD ROLLER 1 EA (Part No.11-432-8)

CAMSHAFT, BBC 282 XTREME ENERGY HYD ROLLER 1 EA

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$547.99
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.

Product Features:
  • 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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Competition Cams – CAMSHAFT, SBC 252 HIGH ENERGY HYDRAULIC 1 EA (Part No.12-205-2)

CAMSHAFT, SBC 252 HIGH ENERGY HYDRAULIC 1 EA

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$518.99
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. Offering

Product Features:
  • 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.
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Edelbrock – Rollin’ Thunder Camshaft for 1957-86 Small-Block Chevy 283-400 V8 (Part No.2201)

Rollin' Thunder Camshaft for 1957-86 Small-Block Chevy 283-400 V8

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$441.99
Product Features:
  • Hydraulic roller tappet style camshaft
  • Reduces friction and eliminates break-in problems
  • Reduces friction and eliminates break-in problems
  • Permit higher valve velocities for increased performance
  • Maintains good manifold vacuum and drivability
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Sealed Power – Performance Camshaft (Part No.CS-1014R)

Performance Camshaft

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$98.99
Speed-Pro delivers the power you need and the value and quality that you deserve. Whether you are running at the track, chasing trophies on the strip, or just cruising down the road, count on Speed-Pro to provide the best value in HP engine components

Product Features:
  • Reliable performance with significant power increase vs stock
  • Good low-end torque
  • Recommended for tow vehicle, street rod or muscle car
  • Power range: 1000-3500rpm
  • Idle: stock
  • Cruise: 1600-2200rpm
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Edelbrock – Performer-Plus Camshaft Kit for Small-Block Chevy 283-400 V8 (Part No.7102)

Performer-Plus Camshaft Kit for Small-Block Chevy 283-400 V8

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$366.99


Product Features:
  • Designed for 1500 to 6500 Performance
  • Maximum Power in High-RPM with Good Low-End Torque
  • Matched to Edelbrock Performer RPM Intakes
  • 10 to 12 in. of Manifold Vacuum at Idle
  • More Lift and Duration than Most Street Camshafts
  • Includes Hydraulic Lifters and Assembly Lube
  • Dyno Matched/Street Proven Performance
  • Take The Guesswork Out Of Camshaft Selection
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Competition Cams – CAM & LIFTER KIT, SBC 260H HIGH ENERGY HYD 1 KT (Part No.CL12-206-2)

CAM & LIFTER KIT, SBC 260H HIGH ENERGY HYD 1 KT

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$323.99
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. Offering

Product Features:
  • 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.
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Edelbrock – Performer-Plus Camshaft Kit for Big-Block Chevy 396-427-454 V8 (Part No.7162)

Performer-Plus Camshaft Kit for Big-Block Chevy 396-427-454 V8

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$391.99


Product Features:
  • Designed for 1500 to 6500 Performance
  • Maximum Power in High-RPM with Good Low-End Torque
  • Matched to Edelbrock Performer RPM Intakes
  • 10 to 12 in. of Manifold Vacuum at Idle
  • More Lift and Duration than Most Street Camshafts
  • Includes Hydraulic Lifters and Assembly Lube
  • Dyno Matched/Street Proven Performance
  • Take The Guesswork Out Of Camshaft Selection
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Edelbrock – Performer-Plus Camshaft Kit for 1957-86 Small-Block Chevrolet (Part No.2102)

Performer-Plus Camshaft Kit for 1957-86 Small-Block Chevrolet

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$287.99
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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Melling – Stock Replacement Engine Assembly Lubricant (Part No.M-10012G)

Stock Replacement Engine Assembly Lubricant

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$113.99
Made In USA. Melling engine assembly lube, MELL-LUBE, is formulated to be an initial lubricant on camshaft metal surfaces as well as related valve train parts. The added zinc material (1400 ppm) provides MELL-LUBE with added protection to prevent scoring and galling during initial engine start-up for both newly rebuilt and / or remanufactured engines. In addition, MELL-LUBE contains corrosion inhibitors to prevent rust and pitting of components. MELL-LUBE mixes with any engine oil and will not clog filters. Melling recommends MELL-LUBE be a part of every camshaft install.
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1979 Chevrolet C10 Camshafts

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1979 Chevrolet C10. Maybe you just need a couple of Camshafts. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 57 different Camshafts in our inventory ranging from $1.49 to $1,540.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1979 Chevrolet C10 running smoothly.

Camshafts are only as good as their brand. We stock 10 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1979 Chevrolet C10. Dorman, Sealed Power, and Mr. Gasket are just some of the brands we stock. Search for brands you know or compare prices and reviews to help you decide!

We know you’ll find the perfect Camshafts for your 1979 Chevrolet C10, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 64 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Cam Bolt Lock Plate Kit with 5.0 stars and CAM & LIFTER KIT, SBC 260H HIGH ENERGY HYD 1 KT with 4.0 stars.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Camshafts to keep your 1979 Chevrolet C10 rolling for years to come, look no further. Shop online and have your products shipped direct to your door, or pick up at the nearest Advance Auto Parts location today!

Camshafts Brands To Make Your 1979 Chevrolet C10 Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1979 Chevrolet C10 demands trusted brand parts and products to keep it running. Many trusted brands of Camshafts make up Advance Auto Parts’ inventory, and all are ready to help make your C10 the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Camshafts brands and parts.

Popular Dorman – Pik-a-Nut Camshafts

We carry Dorman – Pik-a-Nut parts in our stock across Camshaft Plugs categories, plus more. For a 1979 Chevrolet C10, our most popular Dorman – Pik-a-Nut Camshafts include:
Steel Cup Expansion Plug 1-5/8 In., Height 0.500
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Steel Cup Expansion Plug 1-5/8 In., Height 0.500
Camshaft Plugs

FAQs for 1979 Chevrolet C10 Camshafts

What are the most purchased Camshafts for the 1979 Chevrolet C10?

Out of 57 Camshafts for the 1979 Chevrolet C10, the most popular in our inventory are:
Steel Cup Expansion Plug 1-5/8 In., Height 0.500 (sold by each)
from $1.49
This product is not rated
Steel Cup Expansion Plug 1-5/8 In., Height 0.500 (sold by each)
Camshaft Plugs
Steel Cup Expansion Plug 2-3/32 In., SC, Height 0.278
from $2.29
This product is not rated
Steel Cup Expansion Plug 2-3/32 In., SC, Height 0.278
Camshaft Plugs
Engine Camshaft Bearing Set
from $40.99
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Engine Camshaft Bearing Set
Camshaft Bearings

What are the top-rated 1979 Chevrolet C10 Camshafts?

Top-rated Camshafts for your 1979 Chevrolet C10 based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Cam Bolt Lock Plate Kit
from $18.09
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Cam Bolt Lock Plate Kit
“Looks nice haven’t installed yet.”
CAM & LIFTER KIT, SBC 260H HIGH ENERGY HYD 1 KT
from $323.99
(1)
CAM & LIFTER KIT, SBC 260H HIGH ENERGY HYD 1 KT
“I have tried several water temp sensors, and am happiest with this unit. Switches fan on at 220 degrees F, and turns fan off at about 200 degrees F. 1”
CAM AND LIFTER KIT, SBC 252 HIGH ENERGY HYDRAULIC 1 EA
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(1)
CAM AND LIFTER KIT, SBC 252 HIGH ENERGY HYDRAULIC 1 EA
“Front window close fit but not perfect. Doesn’t allow windows to close properly. Rear window shade didn’t fit at all. Expected much better fit for the”