1979 Chevrolet C30 Performance Engines

Essential 1979 Chevrolet C30 Performance Engines

Mr. Gasket – Throttle Cable Bracket (Part No.9885)

Throttle Cable Bracket

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$14.99
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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Competition Cams – Magnum 7.800" Long, .080" Wall, 3/8" Diameter Pushrod Set (Part No.7513-16)

Magnum 7.800" Long, .080" Wall, 3/8" Diameter Pushrod Set

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$157.99
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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FEL-PRO Performance – Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 5 Piece Set (Part No.1210)

Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 5 Piece Set

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$44.99
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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FEL-PRO Performance – Cylinder Head Gasket: Multi-Layered Steel, Without Head Bolts (Part No.1003)

Cylinder Head Gasket: Multi-Layered Steel, Without Head Bolts

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$39.49
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

Product Features:
  • 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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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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Weiand – Emission System Water Outlet (Part No.6201WIN)

Emission System Water Outlet

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$161.99
Features two threaded bosses for temp control switch satin finish.

Product Features:
  • Emission System Water Outlet
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FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit (Part No.2900)

Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit

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$21.49
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

Product Features:
  • Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
  • Engineered and manufactured specifically for repair applications
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
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B & M – Tork Master 2000 (Part No.20400)

Tork Master 2000

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$266.99
Torque Converter – Tork Master 2000 for GM 1965 to 1991 TH400, 425, 375 and 1968 to 1981 TH350, 375B (not 350C) APPLICATION: Tork Master 2000 for GM 1965 to 1991 TH400, 425, 375 and 1968 to 1981 TH350, 375B (not 350C) The Tork Master is B&M’s lowest cost

Product Features:
  • New Precision Pump Drive Tube
  • Pressure Tested
  • Fully Balanced
  • Needle Thrust Bearing
  • New Thrust Washer
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Edelbrock – Performer RPM AIR-Gap Small Block Chevy Polished Intake Manifold (Part No.75011)

Performer RPM AIR-Gap Small Block Chevy Polished Intake Manifold

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$713.99
Based on performer RPM-series with unique air gap. Air gap cooler and denser mixture for more power. Designed for 1500 to 6500 RPM. Dual-plane high-rise intake. For square bore carburetors only. For street and high performance use. Available in cast, polished or endurashine finish.

Product Features:
  • Polished Version Of Edelbrock PN[7501]
  • Polish is Hand-Buffed for Brilliant Shine
  • Based on Performer RPM-Series with Unique Air Gap
  • Air Gap Cooler and Denser Mixture for More Power
  • Designed for 1500 to 6500 RPM Street-Driven Power
  • Produces Incredible Top-End Horsepower
  • Retains Good Throttle Response and Acceleration
  • Larger Plenum and Runners Maximizes Other Upgrades
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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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Mr. Gasket – Intake Manifold Bolts (Part No.957G)

Intake Manifold Bolts

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$21.99
Choose from grade 5 hex or socket head intake bolts or grade 8 bolts with twelve point smaller-than-standard head and flange, ideal for where space is minimal. Bolts and washers are bright zinc plated for protection and appearance.

Product Features:
  • Grade 8 material
  • Extra thick flat washers
  • Ideal for minimal space
  • 12-pt head and flange
  • Zinc plated for protection
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Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal; Harmonic Balancer Bolt/Washer Kit (Part No.946G)

Ultra Seal; Harmonic Balancer Bolt/Washer Kit

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$25.99
The grade 8 bolts feature high hex head to prevent socket slippage. The thick parallel ground washer allows accurate uniform torque. Black finished, complete with split lock washer to prevent loosening.

Product Features:
  • These are have a zinc dichromate finish
  • Tall hex head bolt to prevent slippage
  • Extra thick parallel ground washer
  • Washers provides more accurate and uniform torque
  • Grade 8 alloy steel
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FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Timing Cover Gasket (Part No.2335)

Engine Timing Cover Gasket

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$20.29
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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Weiand – Team G; Water Pump Spacer Kit (Part No.8207)

Team G; Water Pump Spacer Kit

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$112.99
Use with a short water pump to convert to a long water pump.

Product Features:
  • Water Pump Spacer Kit
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Mr. Gasket – Oil Pan Gasket (Part No.6663G)

Oil Pan Gasket

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$61.99
Manufactured from high-density cork and rubber blend gasket material. Provides excellent sealing and durability. Complete with molded rubber front/rear oil pan seals where applicable. For OE replacement and high performance street.

Product Features:
  • One-piece design
  • Eliminates potential leaks
  • Prevents over tightening
  • Prevents torque loss
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Edelbrock – Sure Seat; Valve Spring (Part No.5902)

Sure Seat; Valve Spring

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$51.99
Springs made of highest quality spring wire. Springs precision wound to close tolerances. Non-Rotator style: Dyno tested and street proven. Great match to Edelbrock camshaft kit.

Product Features:
  • For Use With Cast Iron Heads
  • Springs Made of Highest Quality Spring Wire
  • Springs Precision Wound To Close Tolerances
  • Use with Original Equipment Heads Only
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Spectre – Engine Dress Steel Up Kit (Part No.5404)

Engine Dress Steel Up Kit

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$139.99
Spectre’s chrome engine kits are designed to give the top of your engine an amazing look in one neat package. This chrome engine kit includes chrome valve covers, chrome valve cover bolts, a chrome dip stick and a chrome plated timing cover.

Product Features:
  • Chrome valve covers
  • Chrome valve cover bolts
  • Chrome dip stick and tube
  • Chrome timing cover
  • Dresses up the engine
  • Triple plated chrome
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Spectre – Engine Dress Steel Up Kit (Part No.54083)

Engine Dress Steel Up Kit

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$119.99
Spectre’s Engine Dress-Up Kit was designed for the ’58-’86 Chevrolet small block 265-400. This kit includes: stock height baffled covers, chrome T-bar hold downs, chrome PCV breather, chrome breather, chrome oil filler cap, grommets, and a stainless steel braided PCV hose with red/blue Magna-Clamps. Designed for use with OE specifications for fit and function, Spectre products are engineered to perform as good as they look.

Product Features:
  • For Chevrolet small block 265 and 400
  • Kit includes: stock height baffled covers, chrome T-bar hold downs, chrome PCV breather, chrome breather, chrome oil filler cap, grommets, and a stain
  • Designed for use with OE specifications for fit and function
  • Made from high quality material
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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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Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal; Sure-Lock Rocker Arm Nuts (Part No.923G)

Ultra Seal; Sure-Lock Rocker Arm Nuts

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$77.99
Designed to keep the rocker arms positively locked for precise and critical valve train adjustments. Manufactured from quality grade steel, then heat-treated for extra strength and plated with a durable finish. Kits include 16 rocker arm nuts with socket head set screws and one hex key wrench.

Product Features:
  • Sure-lock rocker arm nuts
  • Precise valve train adjustment
  • Keep rocker arms locked
  • High-quality grade steel
  • Heat-treated for ex strength
  • Plated with durable gold tone finish
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Edelbrock – Performer-Link Adjustable True-Roller Timing Chain Set (Part No.7810)

Performer-Link Adjustable True-Roller Timing Chain Set

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$74.99


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
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Edelbrock – TIMING CHAIN (Part No.7844)

TIMING CHAIN

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$29.99
Product Features:
  • Timing Chain Only
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Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal; Cylinder Head Bolts (Part No.941G)

Ultra Seal; Cylinder Head Bolts

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$64.99
These grade 8 alloy, longer length bolts allow increased torque and clamping.

Product Features:
  • Cylinder head bolts
  • Longer-than-stock
  • High quality grade 8 alloy
  • Increase torque settings
  • Higher clamp loads on gasket
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FEL-PRO Performance – PERFORMANCE VALVE COVER GASKET SET (Part No.1602)

PERFORMANCE VALVE COVER GASKET SET

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$23.49
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

Product Features:
  • Die cut silicone rubber gaskets conform to out-of-flat covers
  • Great for on-again/off-again situations
  • Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.
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Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal; Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.175)

Ultra Seal; Valve Cover Gasket Set

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$25.99
Thick, molded rubber with steel carrier. Manufactured from high-density cork and rubber blend gasket material. A black latex rubber coating is applied to outside of gasket to help seal minor flange irregularities and eliminate the possibility of oil leakage. Creates a positive seal by controlled swelling of the gasket material when exposed to hot engine oil. Available in standard or extra thick to provide additional valve train to cover clearance. For OE replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track.

Product Features:
  • Provides Excellent Flange Sealing And Durability
  • For High Perf. Street Drag Race Oval Track
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Edelbrock – Performer; Cylinder Head (Part No.60469)

Performer; Cylinder Head

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$569.99


Product Features:
  • Out-of-the-Box Bolt-On Performance
  • Designed For Street/High Performance Big Blocks
  • Specially Designed Oval Ports
  • Increased Flow And Velocity
  • Highly Efficient Semi-Open Style Chamber
  • High Velocity Short Intake Ports
  • Fit GM Mark IV; Gen V; and Gen VI Blocks
  • Bare Head Only; Use PN[60479] for Complete
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Edelbrock – Performer; Cylinder Head (Part No.60659)

Performer; Cylinder Head

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$587.99


Product Features:
  • 50-State Street Legal Aluminum Cylinder Head
  • Out-of-the-Box Bolt-On Performance
  • 70cc Combustion Chambers Improve Performance
  • Retain Stock Compression Ratio
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Edelbrock – RPM Small-Block Chevy Cylinder Head SBC 70cc Hydraulic Flat Tappet Cam (Part No.60759)

RPM Small-Block Chevy Cylinder Head SBC 70cc Hydraulic Flat Tappet Cam

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$1014.99
Product Features:
  • 50-State Street Legal Aluminum Cylinder Head
  • Out-of-the-Box Bolt-On Performance
  • 70cc Combustion Chambers Improve Performance
  • Retain Stock Compression Ratio
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1979 Chevrolet C30 Performance Engines

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1979 Chevrolet C30. Maybe you just need a couple of Performance Engines. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 123 different Performance Engines in our inventory ranging from $12.99 to $1,268.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1979 Chevrolet C30 running smoothly.

Performance Engines are only as good as their brand. We stock 7 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1979 Chevrolet C30. Mr. Gasket, FEL-PRO Performance, and Edelbrock 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 Performance Engines for your 1979 Chevrolet C30, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 45 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Performer Intake Manifold for 1955-86 Small-Block Chevy, Satin Finish with 5.0 stars and Action Plus Water Pumps with 3.7 stars.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Performance Engines to keep your 1979 Chevrolet C30 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!

Performance Engines Brands To Make Your 1979 Chevrolet C30 Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1979 Chevrolet C30 demands trusted brand parts and products to keep it running. Many trusted brands of Performance Engines make up Advance Auto Parts’ inventory, and all are ready to help make your C30 the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Performance Engines brands and parts.

Popular FEL-PRO Performance Performance Engines

We carry FEL-PRO Performance parts in our stock across Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gaskets categories, plus more. For a 1979 Chevrolet C30, our most popular FEL-PRO Performance Performance Engines include:
Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts
from $62.99
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Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts
Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gaskets
Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts
from $52.99
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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
from $39.49
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Cylinder Head Gasket: Multi-Layered Steel, Without Head Bolts
Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gaskets

Top 1979 Chevrolet C30 Performance Engines from Mr. Gasket

Mr. Gasket products are another trusted brand when it comes to Performance Engines for your 1979 Chevrolet C30. Popular Mr. Gasket parts include:
Ultra Seal; Valve Cover Gasket Set
from $25.99
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Ultra Seal; Valve Cover Gasket Set
Performance Engine Valve Cover Gasket Sets
Water Outlet Gasket
from $30.99
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Water Outlet Gasket
Performance Water Outlet Gaskets
Intake Manifold Bolts
from $29.99
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Intake Manifold Bolts
Performance Intake Manifolds

FAQs for 1979 Chevrolet C30 Performance Engines

What are the most purchased Performance Engines for the 1979 Chevrolet C30?

Out of 123 Performance Engines for the 1979 Chevrolet C30, the most popular in our inventory are:
Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 9 Piece Set
from $27.49
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Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 9 Piece Set
Performance Engine Intake Manifold Gaskets
Ultra Seal; Valve Cover Gasket Set
from $35.99
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Ultra Seal; Valve Cover Gasket Set
Performance Engine Valve Cover Gasket Sets
Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit
from $21.49
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Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit
Performance Engine Main Bearing Gasket Sets

What are the top-rated 1979 Chevrolet C30 Performance Engines?

Top-rated Performance Engines for your 1979 Chevrolet C30 based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Performer Intake Manifold for 1955-86 Small-Block Chevy, Satin Finish
from $257.99
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Performer Intake Manifold for 1955-86 Small-Block Chevy, Satin Finish
“Get the matching carb, increased HP by 50 points”
Action Plus Water Pumps
from $215.99
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Action Plus Water Pumps
“I bought this item for my 1979 Camaro SBC for Street/Strip application. Water pump weighs 4 LBS less than factory, comes with its own cork gaskets. N”
Sure Seat Valve Springs for Chevy 262-400 V8 1957-95
from $60.99
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Sure Seat Valve Springs for Chevy 262-400 V8 1957-95
“Used with the smallest Comp Thumpr Cam, good to 5500 RPM, Cost is great, No valve float. I would use again with a samll to medium cam and 416 heads.”