1979 Chevrolet Corvette Camshafts
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Essential 1979 Chevrolet Corvette Camshafts
Competition Cams – Magnum 224/224 Hydraulic Roller Cam and Lifter Kit Chevrolet Big Block 396-454 (Part No.CL11-430-8)
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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
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- 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.
Competition Cams – Thumpr 243/257 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit for Chevrolet Big Block 396-454 (Part No.CL11-602-4)
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BIG BLOCK CHEVY HYDRAULIC CAM AND LIFTER KIT – Big Mutha’ Thumpr: Street/strip, needs 9.5:1 compression, 2800+ stall, intake, gears and headers, very rough idle.
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- Cam and lifter kit for Big Block Chevy engines
- CL-Kit includes cam, lifters, assembly lube, instructions and decals
- HYDRAULIC – Big Mutha’ Thumpr: Street/strip, needs 9.5:1 compression, 2800+ stall, intake, gears and headers, very rough idle.
- 295/312 Advertised Duration, 243/257 Duration @ .050″, .522″/.507″ Lift, 107 Lobe Separation
- Valve spring upgrade required
Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 212/218 Hydraulic Roller Cam and Lifter Kit Chevrolet Small Block (Part No.CL12-412-8)
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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.
Edelbrock – Rollin’ Thunder Camshaft for 1987-Later Small-Block Chevy 265-350 V8 (Part No.2209)
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Edelbrock Rollin’ Thunder Camshaft #2209 is designed for 265-350 Chevy V8 engines from 1987-Later and produce optimum torque from the low-end to the mid-range. Rollin’ Thunder camshafts should be matched with Performer manifolds for vehicles operating fro
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Sealed Power – Performance Camshaft (Part No.CS-1106R)
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$179.99
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
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- 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
Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 236/242 Hydraulic Roller Cam for Chevrolet Small Block (Part No.12-433-8)
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HYDRAULIC ROLLER – Xtreme Energy Retro-Fit: Street/strip applications, 9:1+ compression, intake, headers, 2800+ stall, gears.
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- HYDRAULIC ROLLER – Xtreme Energy Retro-Fit: Street/strip applications, 9:1+ compression, intake, headers, 2800+ stall, gears.
- 288/294 Advertised Duration, 236/242 Duration @ .050″, .520″/.540″ Lift, 110 Lobe Separation
- Valve spring upgrade required
Dorman – Steel Cup Expansion Plug 2-7/32 In., Height 0.300 (sold by each) (Part No.555-071)
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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.
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- 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
Dorman – Steel Cup Expansion Plug 1-5/8 In., Height 0.500 (sold by each) (Part No.555-030)
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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.
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- 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
Dorman – Steel Cup Expansion Plug 2-7/31 In. SC, Height 0.260 (sold by each) (Part No.555-081)
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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.
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- 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
Cloyes Performance – Engine Camshaft Thrust Washer (Part No.9-203)
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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.
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- 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.
Cloyes Performance – Engine Camshaft Thrust Plate (Part No.9-220B)
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0.150″ Thick. Bronze Thrust Washer.
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- 0.150″ Thick
- Bronze Thrust Washer.
Felpro – CAMSHAFT THRUST PLATE SEAL SET (Part No.ES 73115)
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Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust
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- Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
- Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
- Engineered for the sealing repair environment
- Validated for fit, form and function
- Unsurpassed quality you can trust
Cloyes Performance – Engine Camshaft Bushing (Part No.P9005)
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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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- 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.
Mr. Gasket – Advance And Retard Cam Bushings (Part No.85)
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With Mr. Gasket cam degree bushings you fine tune the camshaft timing of your engine to as little as 1 degree. Even aftermarket timing sets with multiple keyways can’t give the range of adjustment these bushings allow. Retard your camshaft to lower the powerband for more low end torque and midrange horsepower, or advance for more top end power. This kit does even number adjustment 0-8 degrees.
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- Advance the cam for increased torque and horsepower
- Tune your powerband for more end torque or increase top end horsepower
- Includes (4) offset bushings and (1) 0 degree bushing
- Cam sprocket dowel pin hole must be drilled to .406¿ (13/32¿) dia.
- Cam sprocket dowel pin hole must be drilled to .406┐ (13/32┐) dia.
- Increase Top-End Horsepower
Cloyes Performance – Engine Camshaft Thrust Button (Part No.9-232)
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Replacement Captured Needle Thrust Bearing for LS Applications; 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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- Replacement Captured Needle Thrust Bearing for LS Applications
- Meets or exceeds OEM performance requirements
- Cloyes utilizes the latest in design and material technology, ensuring quiet and maintenance-free experience.
Sealed Power – Engine Camshaft Bearing Set (Part No.1404M)
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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.
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- 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
Mr. Gasket – Cam Button Spacer (Part No.1180)
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Mr. Gasket cam buttons are an absolute necessity for roller cam conversions and useful to maintain accuracy in any cam installation. Cam buttons keep the camshaft from moving in and out and causing erratic timing. A camshaft button, or camshaft thrust bumper installs into the hole in the front end of the camshaft and prevents camshaft walk in roller camshaft applications. Flat tappet cams are ground with a small angle in the lobes that puts a side load on the camshaft. Without this a camshaft has a natural tendency to move or walk, out of the block when rotating. Roller cam lobes can’t be ground that way so engines originally equipped that way usually use a retainer plate to secure them. The camshaft button serves the same purpose, but it does so by contacting the timing cover to prevent movement. If you have an engine already converted, a worn or missing cam thrust bumper will result in too much end play, resulting in erratic timing and should be checked.
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- Mandatory to prevent cam walk in roller cam conversions
- Helps maintain accurate timing
- Made from aluminum
Mr. Gasket – Cam Button Spacer (Part No.1183)
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These Mr. Gasket cam buttons are an absolute necessity for roller cam installations and useful to maintain accuracy in any cam installation. Cam buttons keep the camshaft from moving in and out and causing erratic timing. A camshaft button, or camshaft thrust bumper installs into the hole in the front end of the camshaft and prevents camshaft walk in roller camshaft applications. Flat tappet cams are ground with a small angle in the lobes that puts a side load on the camshaft. Without this a camshaft has a natural tendency to move or walk, out of the block when rotating. Roller cam lobes can’t be ground that way so engines originally equipped that way usually use a retainer plate to secure them. The camshaft button serves the same purpose, but it does so by contacting the timing cover to prevent further movement. A worn or missing cam thrust bumper will result in too much end play, resulting in timing issues.
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- Mandatory to prevent cam walk in roller cam conversions
- Helps maintain accurate timing
- Made from aluminum
Cloyes Performance – Engine Camshaft Thrust Button (Part No.9-202)
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All Components are Heat-Treated Steel. Needle Roller Bearing for a Fully Rollerized Operation. 0.640″ Long, Used with Later Sheet Metal Covers.
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- All Components are Heat-Treated Steel
- Needle Roller Bearing for a Fully Rollerized Operation
- Used with Later Sheet Metal Covers.
Cloyes Performance – Engine Camshaft Thrust Button (Part No.9-200)
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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.
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- All components are Heat-Treated Steel
- Needle Roller Bearing
- Fully Rollerized Operation.
National – Multi Purpose Seal (Part No.3771)
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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.
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- Low swell in hydrocarbon fluids
- Design type: spring loaded; multi-lip
- Provides good low temperature capability
- Temperature range: -40°F to 225°F; -40°C to 107°C
- Delivers quality and reliable performance for every type of repair
Victor Reinz – Engine Camshaft Retainer Plate (Part No.71-17533-00)
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With Victor Reinz gaskets, you can be sure you are getting sealing solutions that deliver OE quality gasket technology and engineering. That is because Victor Reinz is an original equipment supplier and the trusted choice of manufacturers the world over, offering broad coverage for foreign and domestic cars and trucks. In Victor Reinz gasket sets, you get the right combination of components needed for fast, long-lasting repairs.
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- Choosing Victor Reinz assures getting OE quality parts in gaskets sets that have the coverage, contents, packaging and electronic cataloging to best meet the needs of the aftermarket.
Driveworks – Oil Seal (Part No.S-3771)
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Value-priced seal meets all cataloged application requirements.
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- Brand may vary by location
National – Shaft Repair Sleeve (Part No.99157)
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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.
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- 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
ARP Auto Racing – Chevy Geniii/Ls Series Small Block, 20 Mm Under Head L, 10 Mm Socket Size (Part No.134-1002)
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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.
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- 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 4
- 180,000 PSI
- .787″ Underhead Length
Mr. Gasket – Cam Bolt Lock Plate Kit (Part No.948G)
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Mr. Gasket cam locking plates feature a steel retainer plate designed to secure the cam gear bolts from coming loose and backing out, preventing costly engine damage. Retainer plate fits under bolt heads allowing tabs to be bent against hex head flats creating a secure positive lock.
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- Black oxide finished steel
- Includes (3) grade 5 bolts & locking plate
- Fits Chevrolet Small and Big Block without OE roller cam
- Tabs bend up around bolt head to secure
Mr. Gasket – Special Cam Bolt (Part No.944G)
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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.
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- 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
Popular 1979 Chevrolet Corvette Camshafts Categories
1979 Chevrolet Corvette Camshafts
Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1979 Chevrolet Corvette. Maybe you just need a couple of Camshafts. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 38 different Camshafts in our inventory ranging from $1.49 to $1,566.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1979 Chevrolet Corvette running smoothly.
Camshafts 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 Corvette. 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 Corvette, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 27 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include CAM AND LIFTER KIT, SBC 252 HIGH ENERGY HYDRAULIC 1 EA with 1.0 stars.
So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Camshafts to keep your 1979 Chevrolet Corvette 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 Corvette Last
Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1979 Chevrolet Corvette 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 Corvette the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Camshafts brands and parts.
Popular Mr. Gasket Camshafts
We carry Mr. Gasket parts in our stock across Engine Camshaft Bolts categories, plus more. For a 1979 Chevrolet Corvette, our most popular Mr. Gasket Camshafts include:
Top 1979 Chevrolet Corvette Camshafts from Edelbrock
Edelbrock products are another trusted brand when it comes to Camshafts for your 1979 Chevrolet Corvette. Popular Edelbrock parts include:
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Performer-Plus Camshaft Kit for 1957-86 Small-Block Chevrolet
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FAQs for 1979 Chevrolet Corvette Camshafts
What are the most purchased Camshafts for the 1979 Chevrolet Corvette?
Out of 38 Camshafts for the 1979 Chevrolet Corvette, the most popular in our inventory are:
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Steel Cup Expansion Plug 1-5/8 In., Height 0.500 (sold by each)
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Steel Cup Expansion Plug 2-3/32 In., SC, Height 0.278
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What are the top-rated 1979 Chevrolet Corvette Camshafts?
Top-rated Camshafts for your 1979 Chevrolet Corvette based on customer reviews/ratings are:
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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”
