1979 Chevrolet G30 Performance Engines

Essential 1979 Chevrolet G30 Performance Engines

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

Water Neck

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$58.99
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 – Rear Main Seal Gasket (Part No.1960)

Rear Main Seal Gasket

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$23.99
This Mr. Gasket Rear Main Seal is made from silicone to allow the seal to handle extreme engine oil temperature. It also provides for an upgrade for that leaky rope style seal and is a direct replacement for a rubber main seal. It’s also injection molded for a precise fit.

Product Features:
  • Repairs That Leaky Rear Main Sail
  • Silicone Rubber to Withstand Extreme Engine Oil Temperatures
  • Upgrade for Rope Seal Equipped Cars or Direct Replacement for Rubber Main Seal
  • Injection Molded for Precise Fit
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Edelbrock – Complete Sure Seat Valve Spring Kit for Chevy 262-400 V8 1957-95 (Part No.5894)

Complete Sure Seat Valve Spring Kit for Chevy 262-400 V8 1957-95

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$147.99
Complete kit includes retainers and locks. Springs made of highest quality spring wire. Springs precision wound to close tolerances. Includes superior quality steel retainers. Includes 7 degree heat-treated valve stem locks. Retainers and locks are black oxide coated. Non-rotator style: Dyno tested and street proven. Great match to Edelbrock camshaft kit.

Product Features:
  • Complete Kit: Includes Retainers And Locks
  • Springs Made of Highest Quality Spring Wire
  • Springs Precision Wound To Close Tolerances
  • Includes Superior Quality Steel Retainers
  • Includes 7 deg. Heat-Treated Valve Stem Locks
  • Retainers and Locks Black Oxide Coated
  • Dyno Tested And Street Proven
  • Great Match to Edelbrock Camshaft Kit
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Edelbrock – Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16) (Part No.9730)

Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16)

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$99.99
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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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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Mr. Gasket – Bolt Water Pump (Part No.4998)

Bolt Water Pump

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$32.99
This Mr. Gasket Water Pump Bolt Set includes chrome plated grade 5 hex head fasteners to install the water pump on your small or big block Chevrolet with the long style water pump. Includes four 3/8 inch-16 x 2 inch bolts with four 3/8 inch AN washers. AN washers have no exposed shoulder which offers a professional appearance.

Product Features:
  • Chrome Plated
  • Grade 5
  • AN washers with no exposed shoulder for a professional appearance
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Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Oil Pan Gasket (Part No.6561)

Ultra Seal: Oil Pan Gasket

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$68.99
High performance, race quality gasket with molded rubber coating over a steel core. Steel core provides rigidity and durability, preventing prevent push out while the molded rubber coating helps seal minor oil pan rail irregularities. The one piece design eliminates the need for separate end seals to make installation easier and even further reduce the possibility of oil leakage. Provides excellent sealing and durability. Excellent replacement for stock original equipment, high performance street, drag race and oval track. Includes gasket and new oil pan bolts.

Product Features:
  • Steel core provides rigidity, durability and prevents gasket push out
  • Molded rubber coating seals minor irregularities in pan surface
  • One piece design is easier to install and even less prone to leak
  • Direct replacement suitable for all uses – street, racing, heavy duty
  • Include both gasket and new oil pan bolts
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B & M – Holeshot 2400 (Part No.20412)

Holeshot 2400

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$499.99
HoleShot 2400 for GM 1965 to 1991 TH400, 425, 375 and 1968 to 1981 TH350, 375B (not 350C) Application: HoleShot 2400 for GM 1965 to 1991 TH400, 425, 375 and 1968 to 1981 TH350, 375B (not 350C) A higher than stock stall speed as delivered by the Holeshot c

Product Features:
  • Furnace Brazed Impeller
  • Steel Alloy Pump Drive Tube
  • Heavy Duty Needle Bearing
  • Between Stator and Turbine
  • Furnace Brazed Turbine
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Edelbrock – Street Tunnel Ram Small Block Chevy Intake Manifold (Part No.7110)

Street Tunnel Ram Small Block Chevy Intake Manifold

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$631.99
For 3500 to 7500 PRM. Use where low-end torque is not a prime factor. Great for engines with slightly modified heads. HEI ignition will not clear manifold. Street machines, street rods, pro-street and marine.

Product Features:
  • For 3500 to 7500 RPM
  • Use Where Low-End Torque is Not a Prime Factor
  • Great For Engines w/Slightly Modified Heads
  • Top Has Vacuum Outlet for Power Brakes
  • Will Accept Forward and Sideways Mounted Carbs
  • Carburetor Center-to-Center Dimensions 8.875 in
  • HEI Ignition Will Not Clear Manifold
  • For Street Mach.; Street Rods; Pro-Street; Marine
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Mr. Gasket – Advance And Retard Cam Bushings (Part No.85)

Advance And Retard Cam Bushings

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$42.49
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.

Product Features:
  • 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
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Edelbrock – Pushrod Set for S/B Chevy (Part No.9629)

Pushrod Set for S/B Chevy

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$187.99


Product Features:
  • Case-Hardened Tubing
  • Surface Hardening
  • Welded Ends
  • 0.3125 in. Diameter
  • Use with or without Hardened Steel Guideplates
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Edelbrock – Performer-Plus Camshaft Kit for 1976-95 Small Block Chevrolet (Part No.3702)

Performer-Plus Camshaft Kit for 1976-95 Small Block Chevrolet

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$306.99


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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Mr. Gasket – Timing Cover Gasket Set (Part No.94)

Timing Cover Gasket Set

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$21.79
Mr. Gasket Performance Gaskets are a low density material that conforms well to irregular flange surfaces and has very good crush resistance at high flange pressures. Intended for sealing gasoline, oils, water and coolant in applications up to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.brbrThis Mr. Gasket Performance Timing Cover Gasket Kit includes the timing cover gasket and water pump gasket for your Gen IV or Gen V Chevy 396,402,427,454 Big Block.

Product Features:
  • Includes Timing Cover Gasket and Water Pump Gaskets
  • Won’t shrink or stick and provide an airtight leak proof seal
  • Engineered specifically for big block Chevys and ideal for high performance and race applications
  • Ensures optimum torque retention ideal crush resistance and excellent sheer strength using minimal clamp force yet still releases easily
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Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Sure-Lock Rocker Arm Nuts (Part No.920G)

Ultra Seal: Sure-Lock Rocker Arm Nuts

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$64.19
These are high quality nuts with allen set screws to provide you with that positive lock needed for Race or original equipment Rocker Arms.

Product Features:
  • They Are Zinc Dichromate Plated Steel
  • They Have Black Oxide Coated Set Screws
  • Keeps Rocker Arms Positively Locked
  • (16) Rocker Arm Nuts w/ Locks 3/8″-24 Threads
  • Includes Locks and Hex Wrench
  • Shank O.D. .603″
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Mr. Gasket – High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow (Part No.4364)

High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow

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$26.99
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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Competition Cams – CAMSHAFT, SBC 284 XTREME ENERGY HYDRAULIC 1 EA (Part No.12-250-3)

CAMSHAFT, SBC 284 XTREME ENERGY HYDRAULIC 1 EA

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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,

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 – Thumpr 227/241 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.11-600-4)

Thumpr 227/241 Hydraulic Flat Cam

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$542.99
HYDRAULIC – Thumpr: High performance street, stock converter ok, best with 2000+ converter and gears. Choppy/thumping idle.

Product Features:
  • HYDRAULIC – Thumpr: High performance street, stock converter ok, best with 2000+ converter and gears. Choppy/thumping idle.
  • 279/296 Advertised Duration, 227/241 Duration @ .050″, .498″/.483″ Lift, 107 Lobe Separation
  • Valve spring upgrade required
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Mr. Gasket – Cylinder Head Dowel Pins (Part No.4377)

Cylinder Head Dowel Pins

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$17.79
Big Block Chevrolet tubular head dowel, .638/.639 inch o.d. (outer diameter) by 1/2 inch. Packaged two per set. These hard to find dowel pins are precision machined then case hardened for accurate alignment in engine assembly.

Product Features:
  • Precision Machined
  • Case Hardened
  • Give Accurate Alignment
  • 2 Per Set
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Mr. Gasket – Cylinder Head Dowel Pins (Part No.4375)

Cylinder Head Dowel Pins

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$14.99
Dowel pins are precision machined and case hardened for accurate head alignment. Two per set. 5/16 inch x 5/8 inch

Product Features:
  • Precision Machined
  • Case Hardened
  • Give Accurate Alignment
  • 2 Per Set
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FEL-PRO Performance – PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET (Part No.1818)

PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET

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$27.49
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

Product Features:
  • Felcoid/Plus gaskets have a fiber sheet core and a latex rubber coating to eliminate potential leakage paths. The core material resists crushing and splitting, while providing excellent blowout resistance.
  • With steel core to provide ultimate excellent blowout resistance.
  • Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.
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Mr. Gasket – Engine Sealing (Part No.6560)

Engine Sealing

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$499.99
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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Edelbrock – Performer Big-Block Chevy Oval Hydraulic Flat Tappet Cam (Part No.60479)

Performer Big-Block Chevy Oval Hydraulic Flat Tappet Cam

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$1070.99
Product Features:
  • Complete Single For Flat Tappet
  • 110cc Combustion Chamber Volume
  • 290cc Intake/110cc Exhaust Runner Volume
  • 2.19 in. Intake/1.88 in. Exhaust Valve Diameter
  • 0.562 in. Deck Thickness
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Edelbrock – XX Performer Big-Block Chevy Oval Port Hydraulic Flat Tappet Cam Polished (Part No.604919)

XX Performer Big-Block Chevy Oval Port Hydraulic Flat Tappet Cam Polished

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The Edelbrock #604919 Performer Bare High Compression Cylinder Heads are designed for Big-Block Chevy Oval Port V8 applications. These Edelbrock Performer Series Cylinder heads are 50-state street legal and provide outstanding performance from Idle-5,500

Product Features:
  • High Compression
  • 100cc Combustion Chamber Volume
  • 290cc Intake/110cc Exhaust Runner Volume
  • 2.19 in. Intake/1.88 in. Exhaust Valve Diameter
  • 0.562 in. Deck Thickness
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Mr. Gasket – Intake Bolt Kit (Part No.5003)

Intake Bolt Kit

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$75.99
Finish your custom engine job with these show quality grade 5 chromed 12-point bolts, includes AN washers which have no exposed shoulder for a professional appearance. Includes (12) 3/8-16 x 1 inch bolts with (12) 3/8 inch AN washers.

Product Features:
  • Chrome plated
  • Grade 8
  • 12-point head
  • AN washers with no exposed shoulder for a professional appearance
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Mr. Gasket – Intake Manifold Bolt Set – Chevrolet Small Block – Socket Head 3/8"-16 X 1" Bolts & Washers (Part No.956G)

Intake Manifold Bolt Set - Chevrolet Small Block - Socket Head 3/8"-16 X 1" Bolts & Washers

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These grade 5 hex head bolts are brite zinc plated for protection and appearance. Hardened flat washers provide uniform torque & prevent galling on aluminum manifolds. Includes twelve (12) 3/8 inch-16 x 1 inch bolts & washers

Product Features:
  • Zinc plated to resist corrosion and provide a clean professional appearance
  • Made from Grade 5 steel for strength and durability
  • Flat washers provide uniform clamp load and prevent galling on aluminum intake manifolds
  • Allen (socket) Head
  • Zinc Plated For Protection
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Edelbrock – Engine Gasket Set (Head / Intake / Exhaust / Valve Cover) for Chevrolet (Part No.7361)

Engine Gasket Set (Head / Intake / Exhaust / Valve Cover) for Chevrolet

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$128.99
Product Features:
  • Provides excellent sealing and conformability
  • Releases+N747 clean without sticking, if the engine needs to be disassembled
  • Perfect companion for Edelbrock cylinder heads and intake manifolds
  • Does not include end seals
  • Use of a silicone sealant in place of end seal is recommended
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Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Head Gasket (Part No.5799G)

Ultra Seal: Head Gasket

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$68.99
Mr. Gasket Ultra-Seal Head Gaskets are a five layer (graphite core/perforated steel outer layers) composite construction. The graphite core has excellent thermoconductivity (transfers heat) away from hot spots in head preventing gasket burn-out. They provide excellent stability, compressibility and high temperature endurance. A high temperature silicone coating ensures sealing of engine fluids. Compatible with cast iron or aluminum heads, they will not brinell (indent) aluminum cylinder heads. Suitable for high performance street, drag race and oval track use. Sold individually.brbrGasket Bore 4.130 inch, Compressed thickness 0.055 inch

Product Features:
  • Five layer (graphite core/perforated steel outer layers) composite construction
  • Graphite core is excellent transfering heat away from hot spots in head preventing gasket burn-out.
  • Provides excellent stability, compressibility and high temperature endurance
  • Coated with high temperature silicone to ensure sealing of engine fluids
  • Will not brinell (indent) aluminum cylinder heads
  • For high performance street, drag race and oval track use
  • Compatible w/High Octane Fuel
  • Compatible With Exotic Fuel
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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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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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1979 Chevrolet G30 Performance Engines

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1979 Chevrolet G30. Maybe you just need a couple of Performance Engines. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 92 different Performance Engines in our inventory ranging from $14.99 to $1,268.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1979 Chevrolet G30 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 G30. Mr. Gasket, Edelbrock, and FEL-PRO Performance 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 G30, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 266 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Action Plus Water Pumps with 3.7 stars and Action Plus Water Pumps with 1.5 stars.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Performance Engines to keep your 1979 Chevrolet G30 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 G30 Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1979 Chevrolet G30 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 G30 the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Performance Engines brands and parts.

Popular B & M Performance Engines

We carry B & M parts in our stock across Performance Torque Converters categories, plus more. For a 1979 Chevrolet G30, our most popular B & M Performance Engines include:
Tork Master 2400
from $339.99
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Tork Master 2400
Performance Torque Converters
Tork Master 3000
from $499.99
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Tork Master 3000
Performance Torque Converters

Top 1979 Chevrolet G30 Performance Engines from Mr. Gasket

Mr. Gasket products are another trusted brand when it comes to Performance Engines for your 1979 Chevrolet G30. Popular Mr. Gasket parts include:
High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow
from $26.99
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High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow
Performance Engine Coolant Thermostats

FAQs for 1979 Chevrolet G30 Performance Engines

What are the most purchased Performance Engines for the 1979 Chevrolet G30?

Out of 92 Performance Engines for the 1979 Chevrolet G30, the most popular in our inventory are:
Performer EPS Intake Manifold for 1955-86 Small-Block Chevy
from $195.99
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Performer EPS Intake Manifold for 1955-86 Small-Block Chevy
Performance Intake Manifolds
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
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

What are the top-rated 1979 Chevrolet G30 Performance Engines?

Top-rated Performance Engines for your 1979 Chevrolet G30 based on customer reviews/ratings are:
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”
Action Plus Water Pumps
from $215.99
(2)
Action Plus Water Pumps
“The twisted neck comes to far up on the hub. For a 2 groove pulley it causes the pulley to hit the water pump. You will also need new bolts for the”
Performer-Plus Camshaft Kit for 1957-86 Small-Block Chevrolet
from $334.99
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Performer-Plus Camshaft Kit for 1957-86 Small-Block Chevrolet
“put this cam and lifter kit in my 412 inch small block chevy. works well with patriot alum. heads and edelbrock duel quad intake. all this is running ”