1979 Dodge D300 Performance Engines

Essential 1979 Dodge D300 Performance Engines

Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 224/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit for Chrysler 383-440 (Part No.K21-223-4)

Xtreme Energy 224/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit for Chrysler 383-440

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$645.99
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,

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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Edelbrock – Performer-Plus camshaft for Big-Block Chrysler 383-400-440 V-8 (Part No.2192)

Performer-Plus camshaft for Big-Block Chrysler 383-400-440 V-8

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$422.99


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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FEL-PRO Performance – Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 8 Piece Set (Part No.1214)

Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 8 Piece Set

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$46.99
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 – Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 8 Piece Set (Part No.1215)

Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 8 Piece Set

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$49.99
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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Mr. Gasket – Chrome Dress-Up Kit (Part No.9831)

Chrome Dress-Up Kit

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$125.99
Kits include most popular chrome dress-up components, including short, OEM height valve covers with integral oil baffles.

Product Features:
  • Includes oil baffles
  • Chrome plated
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Edelbrock – Victor Intake Manifold Small-Block Chrysler (Part No.2915)

Victor Intake Manifold Small-Block Chrysler

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$473.99
For 3500 to 8000 RPM high-performance engines. For standard rectangular port heads. For oval track and drag race engines. Superior horse power and torque potential.

Product Features:
  • For 3500 to 8000 RPM High-Performance Engines
  • For Standard Rectangular Port Heads
  • For Oval Track/Drag Race Engines
  • Superior Horse Power And Torque Potential
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Edelbrock – Performer 318/360 Intake Manifold for Small-Block Chrysler, LA Series Engines (Part No.2176)

Performer 318/360 Intake Manifold for Small-Block Chrysler, LA Series Engines

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$397.99


Product Features:
  • For Idle to 5500 RPM Street-Driven Performance
  • Dual-Plane Low-Rise Intake w/180 Deg Firing Order
  • Patented Runner Design Ensures Broad Torque Curve
  • Excellent Throttle Response and Mid-Range Power
  • 50-State Street Legal if Correct Carburetor Used
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Mr. Gasket – Cam Change Gaskets (Part No.4424)

Cam Change Gaskets

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$55.99
When you change a cam, you don’t need a complete engine gasket set, because you don’t have to take everything apart. Mr. Gasket cam change gasket sets are tailored to deliver just the pieces that you need when you swap bump-sticks. They include gaskets for the valve covers, intake manifold, oil pan, water pump, timing-chain cover, and fuel pump.

Product Features:
  • Comes with all gaskets
  • Fuel injector oring not included
  • Meets performance standards
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Mr. Gasket – High Performance Thermostat (Part No.4367)

High Performance Thermostat

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$26.99
These high performance thermostats are designed to resist large variations in coolant pressures that occur at high RPM’s where coolant temperature and coolant pressure fight for control of the thermostat keeping it from opening at its designated temperature. The balanced HP thermostat features all brass and copper construction, and opens at the right temperature regardless of engine RPM.

Product Features:
  • High performance
  • Resists variations in coolant
  • Brass and copper construction
  • Opens at right temperature
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Mr. Gasket – High Performance Thermostat (Part No.4366)

High Performance Thermostat

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$25.99
These high performance thermostats are designed to resist large variations in coolant pressures that occur at high RPM’s where coolant temperature and coolant pressure fight for control of the thermostat keeping it from opening at its designated temperature. The balanced HP thermostat features all brass and copper construction, and opens at the right temperature regardless of engine RPM.

Product Features:
  • High performance
  • Resists variations in coolant
  • Brass and copper construction
  • Opens at right temperature
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Edelbrock – Performer-Link Adjustable True-Roller Timing Chain Set (Part No.7803)

Performer-Link Adjustable True-Roller Timing Chain Set

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$92.99


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
  • Not for OEM Hydraulic Roller-Lifter Camshaft Eng.
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Edelbrock – Performer-Link Adjustable True-Roller Timing Chain Set (Part No.7804)

Performer-Link Adjustable True-Roller Timing Chain Set

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$96.99


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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FEL-PRO Performance – PERFORMANCE VALVE COVER GASKET SET (Part No.1608)

PERFORMANCE VALVE COVER GASKET SET

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$37.49
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
  • ENGINEERED TO PERFORM — Proprietary cork-rubber formulation
  • SUPERIOR SEAL — Highly conformable to accommodate for the imperfect sealing surfaces
  • EVERY PART FOR THE REPAIR — Fel-Pro gasket sets include every part needed for the repair unless otherwise noted
  • REAL-WORLD TESTED — Parts are tested on-vehicle and validated to ensure optimal performance on the road
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Edelbrock – Valve Cover Gasket Set for Chrysler (Part No.7591)

Valve Cover Gasket Set for Chrysler

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$44.99
Product Features:
  • 0.1875 in. Thickness
  • Core-Reinforced-Composite Material
  • For Late Model 1963-1980 BB Chrysler W/ 6-Bolt Valve Covers
  • Set of 2
  • Made In The USA
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FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.1609)

Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set

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$27.49
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
  • ENGINEERED TO PERFORM — Proprietary cork-rubber formulation
  • SUPERIOR SEAL — Highly conformable to accommodate for the imperfect sealing surfaces
  • EVERY PART FOR THE REPAIR — Fel-Pro gasket sets include every part needed for the repair unless otherwise noted
  • REAL-WORLD TESTED — Parts are tested on-vehicle and validated to ensure optimal performance on the road
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FEL-PRO Performance – Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts (Part No.1008)

Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts

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$41.49
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

Product Features:
  • Fel-Pro Performance head gaskets accommodate the high cylinder pressures and cylinder head movement associated with performance engines.
  • Inserted within a stainless steel armor surrounding each cylinder, wire ring design provides highly concentrated sealing around the combustion chamber.
  • Raises combustion sealing force to roughly three times that of standard head gaskets.
  • Steel wire rings for the greatest combustion seal strength.
  • Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.
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Mr. Gasket – MLS Head Gasket (Part No.3210G)

MLS Head Gasket

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$112.99
Manufactured from nitrile coated spring steel layers. Stress formed embossment provides excellent sealing. Also provides stability and reduces cylinder bore distortion. Ideal for super charged, turbo charged, nitrous oxide and extreme compression ratios. For high performance street, drag race and oval track. Packaged individually.

Product Features:
  • Maximum sealing
  • Reduced bore distortion
  • Uniform bolt load distribution
  • Excellent radial strength
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Edelbrock – Cylinder Head Gasket Set for Chrysler (Part No.7325)

Cylinder Head Gasket Set for Chrysler

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$72.99
Product Features:
  • Cylinder Head Gasket
  • 1958-1979 361-383-400-413-426
  • Not For Hemi
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Edelbrock – Water Pump Chrysler 1969-85 318/ 360 in Polished Finish (Part No.8887)

Water Pump Chrysler 1969-85 318/ 360 in Polished Finish

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$426.99
Maximum cooling for street and racing engines. Internal passages are balanced for maximum flow. Impeller is larger than others for maximum pressure. Impeller vanes dramatically increase flow rates. Equal distribution to both sides of block. Only flows in

Product Features:
  • Maximum Cooling for Street and Racing Engines
  • Internal Passages Are Balanced for Maximum Flow
  • Impeller is Larger than Others For Max Pressure
  • Impeller Vanes Dramatically Increase Flow Rates
  • Equal Distribution to Both Sides of Block
  • Only Flows in One-Direction for Optimum Efficiency
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FEL-PRO Performance – PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET (Part No.1808)

PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET

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$17.29
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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FEL-PRO Performance – PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET (Part No.1806)

PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET

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$21.49
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 – Oil Pan Gasket (Part No.397)

Oil Pan Gasket

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$35.99
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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Mr. Gasket – Oil Pan Gasket (Part No.394)

Oil Pan Gasket

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$28.99
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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B & M – Torque Converter, Holeshot 2400 (Part No.10415)

Torque Converter, Holeshot 2400

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$498.99
The Holeshot Converter is a very good choice for the typical street machine that is looking for better launch capability and more strength. With a furnace brazed turbine, New turbine hub and dual pattern drive lugs on some Holeshots.

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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B & M – Torque Converter, Holeshot 3000 (Part No.10425)

Torque Converter, Holeshot 3000

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$840.99
The Holeshot Converter is a very good choice for the typical street machine that is looking for better launch capability and more strength. With a furnace brazed turbine, New turbine hub and dual pattern drive lugs on some Holeshots.

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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1979 Dodge D300 Performance Engines

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1979 Dodge D300. Maybe you just need a couple of Performance Engines. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 31 different Performance Engines in our inventory ranging from $18.99 to $840.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1979 Dodge D300 running smoothly.

Performance Engines are only as good as their brand. We stock 5 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1979 Dodge D300. 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 Dodge D300, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 32 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Performance Valve Cover Gasket Set with 2.5 stars.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Performance Engines to keep your 1979 Dodge D300 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 Dodge D300 Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1979 Dodge D300 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 D300 the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Performance Engines brands and parts.

Popular Mr. Gasket Performance Engines

We carry Mr. Gasket parts in our stock across Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gaskets and Performance Engine Valve Cover Gasket Sets categories, plus more. For a 1979 Dodge D300, our most popular Mr. Gasket Performance Engines include:
MLS Head Gasket
from $112.99
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MLS Head Gasket
Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gaskets
Valve Cover Gasket Set
from $30.99
(2)
Valve Cover Gasket Set
Performance Engine Valve Cover Gasket Sets
Intake Manifold Bolts
from $29.99
(5)
Intake Manifold Bolts
Performance Intake Manifolds

Top 1979 Dodge D300 Performance Engines from Mr. Gasket

Mr. Gasket products are another trusted brand when it comes to Performance Engines for your 1979 Dodge D300. Popular Mr. Gasket parts include:
Chrome Dress-Up Kit
from $125.99
(1)
Chrome Dress-Up Kit
Performance Engine Dress-Up Kits

FAQs for 1979 Dodge D300 Performance Engines

What are the most purchased Performance Engines for the 1979 Dodge D300?

Out of 31 Performance Engines for the 1979 Dodge D300, the most popular in our inventory are:
High Performance Thermostat
from $26.99
This product is not rated
High Performance Thermostat
Performance Engine Coolant Thermostats
Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 6 Piece Set
from $36.49
This product is not rated
Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 6 Piece Set
Performance Engine Intake Manifold Gaskets
PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET
from $21.49
This product is not rated
PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET
Performance Engine Oil Pan Gaskets

What are the top-rated 1979 Dodge D300 Performance Engines?

Top-rated Performance Engines for your 1979 Dodge D300 based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Performance Valve Cover Gasket Set
from $18.99
(2)
Performance Valve Cover Gasket Set
“fits 1964-1991 with 5 bolts, rubber gasket lasts”