1979 GMC C2500 Performance Drivetrains

Keep Your 1979 GMC C2500 in Top Shape with Quality Performance Drivetrains

Whether you’re repairing or upgrading your Performance Drivetrain, using high-quality parts is key to keeping your 1979 GMC C2500 looking sharp and performing at its best. At Advance Auto Parts we carry a wide selection of dependable options, including Performance Ring and Pinions and Performance Posi Units and Components. Whether you’re replacing a damaged part or enhancing your truck’s style and protection, you’ll find exactly what you need to get the job done right.

Top-Rated Performance Drivetrains from Trusted Brands

Looking for a reliable Performance Drivetrain? We’ve got you covered with options from brands you know and trust like Richmond Gear. For example, Richmond Gear Performance Drivetrains start at just $350.99 with an average 4.5 star rating. With over 32 reviews and a solid 5 star average, you can shop with confidence knowing other GMC C2500 owners approve.

Competitive Prices and Extensive Inventory

The average price for a 1979 GMC C2500 Performance Drivetrain at Advance Auto Parts is around $301.66, with a range that starts at $108.99 and goes up to $360.99. With 6 options in stock from 2 trusted brands, finding the right fit is easy. Popular picks like Differential Ring And Pinion, RngPnn, and Differential Ring And Pinion start at just $282.99 and offer a great balance of form and function.

Explore Related Parts

While you’re upgrading or replacing your Performance Drivetrain, don’t forget to check out other key components like Performance Fuel Systems and Performance Oil Filters. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re here to help you keep your 1979 GMC C2500 in peak condition, inside and out.

Essential 1979 GMC C2500 Performance Drivetrains

Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.G885273)

Performance Differential Ring and Pinion

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$243.99


Product Features:
  • GM 10BL 8.5 R/P 2.73 FRT/REAR MGP
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Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.G885456)

Performance Differential Ring and Pinion

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$343.99


Product Features:
  • GM 10BL 8.5 R/P 4.56 FRT/REAR MGP
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Richmond Gear – Differential Ring And Pinion (Part No.69-0298-1)

Differential Ring And Pinion

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$360.99
Richmond Gear is the leading manufacturer of professional quality, high-performance drivetrain products. Our complete line of products ranges from high performance ring-and-pinion sets for serious street and racing applications to torque-hungry manual transmissions and components. Richmond Gear products have been winners both at the Daytona 500 and U.S. Nationals for decades. WINNERS RUN RICHMOND!

Product Features:
  • For over 80-years, the Richmond Double-Diamond logo has represented some of the highest quality gears in the racing industry. Winners Run Richmond!
  • The superior quality of Richmond gearsets is a result of outstanding design, world class manufacturing and an extensive testing process that is performed on all products.
  • Richmond performance gearsets have been winners for decades at: NHRA, NMRA, NMCA, Daytona 500, WISSOTA and U.S. Nationals.
  • Richmond Gear is a leading manufacturer of high performance ring and pinion gearsets and drivetrain components, backed by a two year warranty.
  • Engineered to perform faster and be more reliable, Richmond performance drivetrain products are the result of a continuous research and development program combined with state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities.
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Richmond Gear – Differential Ring And Pinion (Part No.69-0350-1)

Differential Ring And Pinion

from

$350.99
Richmond Gear is the leading manufacturer of professional quality, high-performance drivetrain products. Our complete line of products ranges from high performance ring-and-pinion sets for serious street and racing applications to torque-hungry manual transmissions and components. Richmond Gear products have been winners both at the Daytona 500 and U.S. Nationals for decades. WINNERS RUN RICHMOND!

Product Features:
  • For over 80-years, the Richmond Double-Diamond logo has represented some of the highest quality gears in the racing industry. Winners Run Richmond!
  • The superior quality of Richmond gearsets is a result of outstanding design, world class manufacturing and an extensive testing process that is performed on all products.
  • Richmond performance gearsets have been winners for decades at: NHRA, NMRA, NMCA, Daytona 500, WISSOTA and U.S. Nationals.
  • Richmond Gear is a leading manufacturer of high performance ring and pinion gearsets and drivetrain components, backed by a two year warranty.
  • Engineered to perform faster and be more reliable, Richmond performance drivetrain products are the result of a continuous research and development program combined with state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities.
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Richmond Gear – Differential Ring And Pinion (Part No.69-0206-1)

Differential Ring And Pinion

from

$282.99
Richmond Gear is the leading manufacturer of professional quality, high-performance drivetrain products. Our complete line of products ranges from high performance ring-and-pinion sets for serious street and racing applications to torque-hungry manual transmissions and components. Richmond Gear products have been winners both at the Daytona 500 and U.S. Nationals for decades. WINNERS RUN RICHMOND!

Product Features:
  • For over 80-years, the Richmond Double-Diamond logo has represented some of the highest quality gears in the racing industry. Winners Run Richmond!
  • The superior quality of Richmond gearsets is a result of outstanding design, world class manufacturing and an extensive testing process that is performed on all products.
  • Richmond performance gearsets have been winners for decades at: NHRA, NMRA, NMCA, Daytona 500, WISSOTA and U.S. Nationals.
  • Richmond Gear is a leading manufacturer of high performance ring and pinion gearsets and drivetrain components, backed by a two year warranty.
  • Engineered to perform faster and be more reliable, Richmond performance drivetrain products are the result of a continuous research and development program combined with state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities.
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Richmond Gear – RngPnn (Part No.69-0302-1)

RngPnn

from

$360.99
RngPnn

Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.G885342)

Performance Differential Ring and Pinion

from

$322.99


Product Features:
  • GM 10BL 8.5 R/P 3.42 FRT/REAR MGP
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Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.G885308)

Performance Differential Ring and Pinion

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$228.99


Product Features:
  • GM 10BL 8.5 R/P 3.08 FRT/REAR MGP
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Richmond Gear – Differential Ring And Pinion (Part No.69-0204-1)

Differential Ring And Pinion

from

$344.99
Richmond Gear is the leading manufacturer of professional quality, high-performance drivetrain products. Our complete line of products ranges from high performance ring-and-pinion sets for serious street and racing applications to torque-hungry manual transmissions and components. Richmond Gear products have been winners both at the Daytona 500 and U.S. Nationals for decades. WINNERS RUN RICHMOND!

Product Features:
  • For over 80-years, the Richmond Double-Diamond logo has represented some of the highest quality gears in the racing industry. Winners Run Richmond!
  • The superior quality of Richmond gearsets is a result of outstanding design, world class manufacturing and an extensive testing process that is performed on all products.
  • Richmond performance gearsets have been winners for decades at: NHRA, NMRA, NMCA, Daytona 500, WISSOTA and U.S. Nationals.
  • Richmond Gear is a leading manufacturer of high performance ring and pinion gearsets and drivetrain components, backed by a two year warranty.
  • Engineered to perform faster and be more reliable, Richmond performance drivetrain products are the result of a continuous research and development program combined with state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities.
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Motive Gear – Differential Mini Spool (Part No.MS12C)

Differential Mini Spool

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$108.99


Product Features:
  • MINI SPOOL GM12 BOLT CAR & TRUCK STRANGE # 088430
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Most Popular Performance Ring and Pinions for 1979 GMC C2500s

Enhance your 1979 GMC C2500 with one of the 5 Performance Ring and Pinions we have in stock, starting at just $282.99.

Richmond Gear – Differential Ring And Pinion (Part No.69-0298-1)

Differential Ring And Pinion

from

$360.99
Richmond Gear is the leading manufacturer of professional quality, high-performance drivetrain products. Our complete line of products ranges from high performance ring-and-pinion sets for serious street and racing applications to torque-hungry manual transmissions and components. Richmond Gear products have been winners both at the Daytona 500 and U.S. Nationals for decades. WINNERS RUN RICHMOND!

Product Features:
  • For over 80-years, the Richmond Double-Diamond logo has represented some of the highest quality gears in the racing industry. Winners Run Richmond!
  • The superior quality of Richmond gearsets is a result of outstanding design, world class manufacturing and an extensive testing process that is performed on all products.
  • Richmond performance gearsets have been winners for decades at: NHRA, NMRA, NMCA, Daytona 500, WISSOTA and U.S. Nationals.
  • Richmond Gear is a leading manufacturer of high performance ring and pinion gearsets and drivetrain components, backed by a two year warranty.
  • Engineered to perform faster and be more reliable, Richmond performance drivetrain products are the result of a continuous research and development program combined with state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities.
See More

Richmond Gear – Differential Ring And Pinion (Part No.69-0350-1)

Differential Ring And Pinion

from

$350.99
Richmond Gear is the leading manufacturer of professional quality, high-performance drivetrain products. Our complete line of products ranges from high performance ring-and-pinion sets for serious street and racing applications to torque-hungry manual transmissions and components. Richmond Gear products have been winners both at the Daytona 500 and U.S. Nationals for decades. WINNERS RUN RICHMOND!

Product Features:
  • For over 80-years, the Richmond Double-Diamond logo has represented some of the highest quality gears in the racing industry. Winners Run Richmond!
  • The superior quality of Richmond gearsets is a result of outstanding design, world class manufacturing and an extensive testing process that is performed on all products.
  • Richmond performance gearsets have been winners for decades at: NHRA, NMRA, NMCA, Daytona 500, WISSOTA and U.S. Nationals.
  • Richmond Gear is a leading manufacturer of high performance ring and pinion gearsets and drivetrain components, backed by a two year warranty.
  • Engineered to perform faster and be more reliable, Richmond performance drivetrain products are the result of a continuous research and development program combined with state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities.
See More

Richmond Gear – RngPnn (Part No.69-0302-1)

RngPnn

from

$360.99
RngPnn

Richmond Gear – Differential Ring And Pinion (Part No.69-0204-1)

Differential Ring And Pinion

from

$344.99
Richmond Gear is the leading manufacturer of professional quality, high-performance drivetrain products. Our complete line of products ranges from high performance ring-and-pinion sets for serious street and racing applications to torque-hungry manual transmissions and components. Richmond Gear products have been winners both at the Daytona 500 and U.S. Nationals for decades. WINNERS RUN RICHMOND!

Product Features:
  • For over 80-years, the Richmond Double-Diamond logo has represented some of the highest quality gears in the racing industry. Winners Run Richmond!
  • The superior quality of Richmond gearsets is a result of outstanding design, world class manufacturing and an extensive testing process that is performed on all products.
  • Richmond performance gearsets have been winners for decades at: NHRA, NMRA, NMCA, Daytona 500, WISSOTA and U.S. Nationals.
  • Richmond Gear is a leading manufacturer of high performance ring and pinion gearsets and drivetrain components, backed by a two year warranty.
  • Engineered to perform faster and be more reliable, Richmond performance drivetrain products are the result of a continuous research and development program combined with state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities.
See More

Richmond Gear – Differential Ring And Pinion (Part No.69-0206-1)

Differential Ring And Pinion

from

$282.99
Richmond Gear is the leading manufacturer of professional quality, high-performance drivetrain products. Our complete line of products ranges from high performance ring-and-pinion sets for serious street and racing applications to torque-hungry manual transmissions and components. Richmond Gear products have been winners both at the Daytona 500 and U.S. Nationals for decades. WINNERS RUN RICHMOND!

Product Features:
  • For over 80-years, the Richmond Double-Diamond logo has represented some of the highest quality gears in the racing industry. Winners Run Richmond!
  • The superior quality of Richmond gearsets is a result of outstanding design, world class manufacturing and an extensive testing process that is performed on all products.
  • Richmond performance gearsets have been winners for decades at: NHRA, NMRA, NMCA, Daytona 500, WISSOTA and U.S. Nationals.
  • Richmond Gear is a leading manufacturer of high performance ring and pinion gearsets and drivetrain components, backed by a two year warranty.
  • Engineered to perform faster and be more reliable, Richmond performance drivetrain products are the result of a continuous research and development program combined with state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities.
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Best-Selling 1979 GMC C2500 Performance Posi Units and Component

Upgrade your C2500 with our best-selling Performance Posi Units and Component.

Motive Gear – Differential Mini Spool (Part No.MS12C)

Differential Mini Spool

from

$108.99


Product Features:
  • MINI SPOOL GM12 BOLT CAR & TRUCK STRANGE # 088430
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Top-Rated Performance Drivetrain Brands For Your 1979 GMC C2500

When it comes to finding the perfect Performance Drivetrain for your 1979 GMC C2500, Advance Auto Parts has you covered with a wide selection of high-quality OEM and aftermarket options from 2 trusted brands. We carry the most popular Performance Drivetrain brands including Richmond Gear, and more, all known for their exceptional customer ratings (average brand rating of 4.5 stars) and competitive prices, as low as $350.99. Purchasing a Performance Drivetrain from us here at Advance Auto Parts is a smart move for both you and your 1979 GMC C2500, providing peace of mind with parts that meet or exceed OEM standards.

Popular Richmond Gear 1979 GMC C2500 Performance Drivetrains

If you’re looking for a top-quality Performance Drivetrain for your 1979 GMC C2500, Advance Auto Parts has exactly what you need with our selection of Richmond Gear Performance Drivetrains. We have 2 Richmond Gear Performance Drivetrains in stock for this fitment, all known for their durability and precision fit. With prices starting at just $350.99 and an average cost of $355.99, you’ll find the perfect Performance Drivetrain for your needs and budget. Richmond Gear Performance Drivetrains for the 1979 GMC C2500 come highly rated, with over 8 customer reviews and an impressive average rating of 4.5 stars. Choosing a Richmond Gear Performance Drivetrain from Advance Auto Parts is a smart move to ensure quality and value for your vehicle.
Differential Ring And Pinion
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FAQs for 1979 GMC C2500 Performance Drivetrains

What are the best-selling Performance Drivetrains for 1979 GMC C2500s?

Out of 6 Performance Drivetrains that fit 1979 GMC C2500s, the following parts are the top sellers:

What’s the price range for 1979 GMC C2500 Performance Drivetrains?

The prices of Performance Drivetrains for the 1979 GMC C2500 range from $108.99 up to $360.99 for the most premium parts.

What is the average price of a Performance Drivetrain for a 1979 GMC C2500?

The average price for Performance Drivetrains for the 1979 GMC C2500 is $301.66. Keep in mind the variety of part types within our Performance Drivetrain category, where you are likely to find a wide range of prices across a variety of parts and components.

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Performance Drivetrains for other GMC C2500 model years?

Yes, we carry Performance Drivetrains for 2 model years of GMC C2500s between 1980 and 1991. The following model years are the most popular for Performance Drivetrain purchases: 1991, 1981, and 1980.

What are the cheapest Performance Drivetrains for my 1979 GMC C2500?

The cheapest 1979 GMC C2500 Performance Drivetrains we carry are:

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Performance Drivetrains for any other 1979 GMC models?

Yes. We stock Performance Drivetrains for 9 other popular 1979 GMC models. Some of the most popular are 1979 Jimmy Performance Drivetrains, 1979 K2500 Performance Drivetrains, 1979 K1500 Performance Drivetrains, 1979 C1500 Performance Drivetrains, and 1979 K3500 Performance Drivetrains.

What are the top-rated Performance Drivetrains that fit the 1979 GMC C2500?

The one 1979 GMC C2500 Performance Drivetrain we have in stock is the Differential Mini Spool. It costs $108.99.

What types of Performance Drivetrains do you sell for my 1979 GMC C2500?

As of 11/2/25, these are some of the most in-demand types of Performance Drivetrains for a 1979 GMC C2500:

Can I get help with 1979 GMC C2500 Performance Drivetrain orders?

Contact our customer support team by chat or phone, through the help desk page, where you can find instant answers about GMC Performance Drivetrains and more.

What is your return policy for GMC C2500 Performance Drivetrains?

Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new GMC C2500 Performance Drivetrains and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.