1979 GMC C3500 Performance Valve Covers

Keep Your 1979 GMC C3500 in Top Shape with Quality Performance Valve Covers

Whether you’re repairing or upgrading your Performance Valve Cover, using high-quality parts is key to keeping your 1979 GMC C3500 looking sharp and performing at its best. At Advance Auto Parts we carry a wide selection of dependable options, including Performance Valve Cover Hardware and Performance Valve Covers. 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 Valve Covers from Trusted Brands

Looking for a reliable Performance Valve Cover? We’ve got you covered with options from brands you know and trust like Edelbrock. For example, Edelbrock Performance Valve Covers start at just $56.99 with an average 4.4 star rating. With over 57 reviews and a solid 5 star average, you can shop with confidence knowing other GMC C3500 owners approve.

Competitive Prices and Extensive Inventory

The average price for a 1979 GMC C3500 Performance Valve Cover at Advance Auto Parts is around $148.12, with a range that starts at $8.99 and goes up to $389.99. With 9 options in stock from 3 trusted brands, finding the right fit is easy. Popular picks like Valve Cover, Valve Cover, and Valve Cover start at just $8.99 and offer a great balance of form and function.

Explore Related Parts

While you’re upgrading or replacing your Performance Valve Cover, 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 C3500 in peak condition, inside and out.

Essential 1979 GMC C3500 Performance Valve Covers

Mr. Gasket – Chrome Valve Cover Wing Bolts (Part No.9824)

Chrome Valve Cover Wing Bolts

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$18.99
Chrome-plated for beauty and durability, wing bolts make valve cover removal fast & easy. They are precision-engineered and feature extra-long threads to accommodate Mr. Gasket re-usable valve cover gasket & custom valve covers.

Product Features:
  • Fits Chevy V8
  • Standard Y Top 1/4 In-20 X 5/8 in L
  • Chrome Plated Steel
  • Overall Length: 4.64″
  • Installed Length: 4.00″
  • Pack of 4
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Spectre – Valve Cover (Part No.5280)

Valve Cover

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$14.99
Spectre’s Valve Cover Hold Downs feature high quality steel construction with a triple chrome-plated finish. Manufactured for an optimum fit, this product’s hex heads include a decorative O-ring cap for a customizable appearance to suit your needs. Sold 4 per package, these studs are intended to fit standard height Chevy Center bolt valve covers.

Product Features:
  • 4 bolts included in each package
  • Allen head includes decorative O-ring cap
  • Triple chrome-plated finish
  • Fits standard height Chevy Center bolt valve covers
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Spectre – Valve Cover (Part No.5321)

Valve Cover

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$8.99
Spectre’s Valve Cover Spreader Bar Kits are designed to improve the seal between your valve cover and cylinder head. Constructed from high quality heavy gauge steel, the spreader bars help to evenly distribute clamping pressure, preventing leaks. Featuring a triple chrome-plated finish, this kit is designed to fit Chevrolet 265-400 Small Block engines.

Product Features:
  • Designed for Chevrolet 265-400 Small Block engines
  • Features a triple chrome-plated finish
  • Constructed from heavy gauge steel
  • Engineered to improve valve cover seal
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Mr. Gasket – Valve Cover (Part No.9801)

Valve Cover

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$87.99
Chrome plated steel valve covers have a flat smooth top.

Product Features:
  • Fits 1960-1986 Chevy small block with perimeter bolt valve covers
  • Tall-style covers provide extra clearance
  • Chrome plated steel construction
  • Sold as a pair
  • Cadmium Plated To Resist Corrosion
  • Easy Installation
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Edelbrock – Signature Series Valve Covers: Small Block Chevy 262-400 1959-86, Chrome Steel (Part No.4449)

Signature Series Valve Covers: Small Block Chevy 262-400 1959-86, Chrome Steel

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$56.99
The Edelbrock #4449 Signature Series Valve Covers are designed for Chevrolet 262-400 ’59-86 applications. Engineered for function and styled for great looks, Signature Series valve covers have stock-style breather baffles that prevent oil passage to the PCV valve. These quality valve covers accept all emissions equipment, including PCV valve holes. Rubber grommets for the breather and PCV valve holes are included. Matching breathers sold separately.

Product Features:
  • Small Block Chevy 262-400 1959-86
  • Short
  • Chrome Steel
  • Set Of Two
  • Rubber Grommets For Breather
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Mr. Gasket – Valve Cover (Part No.9803)

Valve Cover

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$92.99
These chrome plated steel valve covers fits are stock height and include baffles. Sold as a pair.

Product Features:
  • Short-style OEM height covers
  • Fits Chevy big block
  • Chrome plated steel construction
  • Sold as a pair
  • Cadmium Plated To Resist Corrosion
  • Easy Installation
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Mr. Gasket – Valve Cover (Part No.9415)

Valve Cover

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$121.99
Chrome plated steel valve covers with original equipment height and internal baffle. Features one breather/oil fill cap opening per valve cover. Sold as a pair. Hardware and gaskets sold separately.

Product Features:
  • Chrome plated steel construction
  • Center bolt design with ribbed top
  • Has two openings in one cover & one opening in the other
  • Includes rubber grommets and chrome oil filler cap
  • Sold as a pair
  • Has Ribs On The Top Of Each One
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Mr. Gasket – Aluminum Valve Cover (Part No.6854)

Aluminum Valve Cover

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$179.99
High quality valve covers that help you solve rocker clearance issues. Great for when you just can’t seem to stop those thin steel ones from leaking oil. Good for high performance street, drag and oval track racing. They feature an extended sealing lip to positively locate and secure the gasket and stop it from moving to eliminate oil leaks. These Mr. Gasket covers are precision die cast for light weight and a perfect fit.

Product Features:
  • Fits small block Chevy engines
  • Polished cast aluminum construction
  • Tall design cover for added rocker clearance
  • Sold as a pair
  • Stops Gasket From Moving
  • A Perfect Fit
  • Beautifully Polished To A High Luster
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Edelbrock – Signature Series Valve Covers: Big Block Chevy 396-502 1965 &Up, Chrome Steel (Part No.4680)

Signature Series Valve Covers: Big Block Chevy 396-502 1965 &Up, Chrome Steel

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$88.99
The Edelbrock #4680 Signature Series Valve Covers are designed for Chevrolet 396-502 V8 ’65 & later applications. Engineered for function and styled for great looks, Signature Series valve covers have stock-style breather baffles that prevent oil passage to the PCV valve. These quality valve covers accept all emissions equipment, including PCV valve holes. Rubber grommets for the breather and PCV valve holes are included. Matching breathers sold separately.

Product Features:
  • Big Block Chevy 396-502 1965 & Up
  • Tall
  • Chrome Steel
  • Set Of Two
  • Rubber Grommets For Breather
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Edelbrock – Classic Series Valve Covers: Small Block Chevy 262-400 1959-86, Aluminum (Part No.4145)

Classic Series Valve Covers: Small Block Chevy 262-400 1959-86, Aluminum

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$389.99
The Edelbrock #4145 Classic Series Valve Covers are designed for Chevy 262-400 V8 1959-86 applications. Edelbrock first made these aluminum valve covers in the late ’50s and they’re still a classic. They are made of heavy-gauge sand-cast aluminum, Overall height is measured from base to top at the highest point. Edelbrock classic valve covers can be machined to accept breathers if desired.

Product Features:
  • Small Block Chevy 262-400 1959-86
  • Tall
  • Polished Aluminum
  • Set Of Two
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Most Popular Performance Valve Cover Hardware for 1979 GMC C3500s

Enhance your 1979 GMC C3500 with one of the 2 Performance Valve Cover Hardware we have in stock, starting at just $8.99.

Mr. Gasket – Chrome Valve Cover Wing Bolts (Part No.9824)

Chrome Valve Cover Wing Bolts

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$18.99
Chrome-plated for beauty and durability, wing bolts make valve cover removal fast & easy. They are precision-engineered and feature extra-long threads to accommodate Mr. Gasket re-usable valve cover gasket & custom valve covers.

Product Features:
  • Fits Chevy V8
  • Standard Y Top 1/4 In-20 X 5/8 in L
  • Chrome Plated Steel
  • Overall Length: 4.64″
  • Installed Length: 4.00″
  • Pack of 4
See More

Spectre – Valve Cover (Part No.5321)

Valve Cover

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$8.99
Spectre’s Valve Cover Spreader Bar Kits are designed to improve the seal between your valve cover and cylinder head. Constructed from high quality heavy gauge steel, the spreader bars help to evenly distribute clamping pressure, preventing leaks. Featuring a triple chrome-plated finish, this kit is designed to fit Chevrolet 265-400 Small Block engines.

Product Features:
  • Designed for Chevrolet 265-400 Small Block engines
  • Features a triple chrome-plated finish
  • Constructed from heavy gauge steel
  • Engineered to improve valve cover seal
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Best-Selling 1979 GMC C3500 Performance Valve Covers

Upgrade your C3500 with one of our 7 best-selling Performance Valve Covers, earning an average 4.5 stars rating across 7 reviews.

Edelbrock – Signature Series Valve Covers: Small Block Chevy 262-400 1959-86, Chrome Steel (Part No.4449)

Signature Series Valve Covers: Small Block Chevy 262-400 1959-86, Chrome Steel

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$56.99
The Edelbrock #4449 Signature Series Valve Covers are designed for Chevrolet 262-400 ’59-86 applications. Engineered for function and styled for great looks, Signature Series valve covers have stock-style breather baffles that prevent oil passage to the PCV valve. These quality valve covers accept all emissions equipment, including PCV valve holes. Rubber grommets for the breather and PCV valve holes are included. Matching breathers sold separately.

Product Features:
  • Small Block Chevy 262-400 1959-86
  • Short
  • Chrome Steel
  • Set Of Two
  • Rubber Grommets For Breather
See More

Mr. Gasket – Valve Cover (Part No.9801)

Valve Cover

from

$87.99
Chrome plated steel valve covers have a flat smooth top.

Product Features:
  • Fits 1960-1986 Chevy small block with perimeter bolt valve covers
  • Tall-style covers provide extra clearance
  • Chrome plated steel construction
  • Sold as a pair
  • Cadmium Plated To Resist Corrosion
  • Easy Installation
See More

Mr. Gasket – Valve Cover (Part No.9803)

Valve Cover

from

$92.99
These chrome plated steel valve covers fits are stock height and include baffles. Sold as a pair.

Product Features:
  • Short-style OEM height covers
  • Fits Chevy big block
  • Chrome plated steel construction
  • Sold as a pair
  • Cadmium Plated To Resist Corrosion
  • Easy Installation
See More

Edelbrock – Classic Series Valve Covers: Small Block Chevy 262-400 1959-86, Aluminum (Part No.4145)

Classic Series Valve Covers: Small Block Chevy 262-400 1959-86, Aluminum

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$389.99
The Edelbrock #4145 Classic Series Valve Covers are designed for Chevy 262-400 V8 1959-86 applications. Edelbrock first made these aluminum valve covers in the late ’50s and they’re still a classic. They are made of heavy-gauge sand-cast aluminum, Overall height is measured from base to top at the highest point. Edelbrock classic valve covers can be machined to accept breathers if desired.

Product Features:
  • Small Block Chevy 262-400 1959-86
  • Tall
  • Polished Aluminum
  • Set Of Two
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Edelbrock – ELITE (Part No.41453)

ELITE

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$374.99
ELITE

Mr. Gasket – Aluminum Valve Cover (Part No.6854)

Aluminum Valve Cover

from

$179.99
High quality valve covers that help you solve rocker clearance issues. Great for when you just can’t seem to stop those thin steel ones from leaking oil. Good for high performance street, drag and oval track racing. They feature an extended sealing lip to positively locate and secure the gasket and stop it from moving to eliminate oil leaks. These Mr. Gasket covers are precision die cast for light weight and a perfect fit.

Product Features:
  • Fits small block Chevy engines
  • Polished cast aluminum construction
  • Tall design cover for added rocker clearance
  • Sold as a pair
  • Stops Gasket From Moving
  • A Perfect Fit
  • Beautifully Polished To A High Luster
See More

Edelbrock – Signature Series Valve Covers: Big Block Chevy 396-502 1965 &Up, Chrome Steel (Part No.4680)

Signature Series Valve Covers: Big Block Chevy 396-502 1965 &Up, Chrome Steel

from

$88.99
The Edelbrock #4680 Signature Series Valve Covers are designed for Chevrolet 396-502 V8 ’65 & later applications. Engineered for function and styled for great looks, Signature Series valve covers have stock-style breather baffles that prevent oil passage to the PCV valve. These quality valve covers accept all emissions equipment, including PCV valve holes. Rubber grommets for the breather and PCV valve holes are included. Matching breathers sold separately.

Product Features:
  • Big Block Chevy 396-502 1965 & Up
  • Tall
  • Chrome Steel
  • Set Of Two
  • Rubber Grommets For Breather
See More

Top-Rated Performance Valve Cover Brands For Your 1979 GMC C3500

When it comes to finding the perfect Performance Valve Cover for your 1979 GMC C3500, Advance Auto Parts has you covered with a wide selection of high-quality OEM and aftermarket options from 3 trusted brands. We carry the most popular Performance Valve Cover brands including Edelbrock, and more, all known for their exceptional customer ratings (average brand rating of 4.4 stars) and competitive prices, as low as $56.99. Purchasing a Performance Valve Cover from us here at Advance Auto Parts is a smart move for both you and your 1979 GMC C3500, providing peace of mind with parts that meet or exceed OEM standards.

Popular Edelbrock 1979 GMC C3500 Performance Valve Covers

If you’re looking for a top-quality Performance Valve Cover for your 1979 GMC C3500, Advance Auto Parts has exactly what you need with our selection of Edelbrock Performance Valve Covers. We have 1 Edelbrock Performance Valve Covers in stock for this fitment, all known for their durability and precision fit. With prices starting at just $56.99, you’ll find the perfect Performance Valve Cover for your needs and budget. Edelbrock Performance Valve Covers for the 1979 GMC C3500 come highly rated, with over 7 customer reviews and an impressive average rating of 4.4 stars. Choosing a Edelbrock Performance Valve Cover from Advance Auto Parts is a smart move to ensure quality and value for your vehicle.
Signature Series Valve Covers: Small Block Chevy 262-400 1959-86, Chrome Steel
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Signature Series Valve Covers: Small Block Chevy 262-400 1959-86, Chrome Steel
“Used to replace my bent up covers easy install bolted right up”

FAQs for 1979 GMC C3500 Performance Valve Covers

What are the best-selling Performance Valve Covers for 1979 GMC C3500s?

Out of 9 Performance Valve Covers that fit 1979 GMC C3500s, the following parts are the top sellers:

What’s the price range for 1979 GMC C3500 Performance Valve Covers?

The prices of Performance Valve Covers for the 1979 GMC C3500 range from $8.99 up to $389.99 for the most premium parts.

What is the average price of a Performance Valve Cover for a 1979 GMC C3500?

The average price for Performance Valve Covers for the 1979 GMC C3500 is $148.12. Keep in mind the variety of part types within our Performance Valve Cover 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 Valve Covers for other GMC C3500 model years?

Yes, we carry Performance Valve Covers for 18 model years of GMC C3500s between 1980 and 1999. The following model years are the most popular for Performance Valve Cover purchases: 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, and 1991.

What are the cheapest Performance Valve Covers for my 1979 GMC C3500?

The cheapest 1979 GMC C3500 Performance Valve Covers we carry are:

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

Yes. We stock Performance Valve Covers for 10 other popular 1979 GMC models. Some of the most popular are 1979 Jimmy Performance Valve Covers, 1979 K2500 Performance Valve Covers, 1979 C2500 Performance Valve Covers, 1979 K1500 Performance Valve Covers, and 1979 C1500 Performance Valve Covers.

What are the top-rated Performance Valve Covers that fit the 1979 GMC C3500?

Based on 57 reviews by customers, our 1979 GMC C3500 Performance Valve Covers have an average customer rating of 5 stars. These are the highest-rated categories of Performance Valve Covers for the 1979 GMC C3500 and their top-rated products:

What types of Performance Valve Covers do you sell for my 1979 GMC C3500?

As of 11/2/25, these are some of the most in-demand types of Performance Valve Covers for a 1979 GMC C3500:

Can I get help with 1979 GMC C3500 Performance Valve Cover orders?

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

What is your return policy for GMC C3500 Performance Valve Covers?

Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new GMC C3500 Performance Valve Covers and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.