1979 GMC K3500 Performance Engines

Essential 1979 GMC K3500 Performance Engines

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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FEL-PRO Performance – PERFORMANCE REAR MAIN SEAL SET (Part No.2904)

PERFORMANCE REAR MAIN SEAL SET

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$16.29
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

Product Features:
  • Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
  • Engineered and manufactured specifically for repair applications
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
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Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal; Competition Screw-In Rocker Arm Studs (Part No.1074)

Ultra Seal; Competition Screw-In Rocker Arm Studs

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$73.99
This stud uses heat treated grade 8 alloy steel. The enlarged radius base provides extra strength for a more durable stable shank. Black plated finish. Fits Chevy small block and Ford small block.

Product Features:
  • Heat-treated
  • Grade 8 alloy steel
  • Ex strength enlarged radius
  • More durable/stable shank
  • Prevents stud flexing
  • Black plated finish
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Mr. Gasket – Special Cam Bolt (Part No.944G)

Special Cam Bolt

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$12.99
Grade 8, single bolt. Black plated finish. The washers are designed to secure the Mr. Gasket cam button pn1180, pn1181, and pn1183 or can be used as stock replacements.

Product Features:
  • Specialty and drive train fastener
  • Special cam bolts
  • Black plated finish
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Edelbrock – Performer-Plus Camshaft Kit for 1957-86 Small-Block Chevrolet (Part No.2103)

Performer-Plus Camshaft Kit for 1957-86 Small-Block Chevrolet

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$334.99


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 – Intake Manifold Bolts (Part No.957G)

Intake Manifold Bolts

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$21.99
Choose from grade 5 hex or socket head intake bolts or grade 8 bolts with twelve point smaller-than-standard head and flange, ideal for where space is minimal. Bolts and washers are bright zinc plated for protection and appearance.

Product Features:
  • Grade 8 material
  • Extra thick flat washers
  • Ideal for minimal space
  • 12-pt head and flange
  • Zinc plated for protection
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Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal; Cylinder Head Bolts (Part No.941G)

Ultra Seal; Cylinder Head Bolts

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$64.99
These grade 8 alloy, longer length bolts allow increased torque and clamping.

Product Features:
  • Cylinder head bolts
  • Longer-than-stock
  • High quality grade 8 alloy
  • Increase torque settings
  • Higher clamp loads on gasket
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Mr. Gasket – Precision Timing Tape (Part No.1588)

Precision Timing Tape

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$18.99
Avoid trouble with this precision timing tape. Use it for accurate timing, setting valve lash or when degreeing the harmonic balancer.

Product Features:
  • Accurate in calibration
  • For hi-performance engines
  • Increased performance
  • Set valve lash at proper time
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Edelbrock – Hex-A-Just By Cloyes Adj. True-Roller Timing Chain Set (Part No.7332)

Hex-A-Just By Cloyes Adj. True-Roller Timing Chain Set

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$123.99


Product Features:
  • Dial-In Your Camshaft With Ease
  • Made From Induction Hardened Billet Steel
  • Solid Bushing Chain Resists Stretching
  • Billet SAE-1144 Steel Crank Sprockets
  • Multiple Keyways
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Mr. Gasket – Throttle Cable Bracket (Part No.9885)

Throttle Cable Bracket

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$14.99
The throttle cable bracket is designed for small block Chevy engines thru 1979 and is to be used in conjunction with the kick down cable Pn9886 for the Turbo 350 transmission. The throttle cable bracket mounts on the intake manifold and will hold cables with round or square mounts. It has a 2 inch adjustable range and is finished off in a beautiful chrome plating.

Product Features:
  • 2 in. adjustable range
  • Includes necessary hardware
  • Chrome plated
  • Individually packaged
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Edelbrock – Sure Seat; Valve Spring (Part No.5902)

Sure Seat; Valve Spring

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$51.99
Springs made of highest quality spring wire. Springs precision wound to close tolerances. Non-Rotator style: Dyno tested and street proven. Great match to Edelbrock camshaft kit.

Product Features:
  • For Use With Cast Iron Heads
  • Springs Made of Highest Quality Spring Wire
  • Springs Precision Wound To Close Tolerances
  • Use with Original Equipment Heads Only
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Mr. Gasket – Water Outlet Gasket (Part No.738G)

Water Outlet Gasket

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$30.99
Manufactured from a blend of nitrile rubber and fiber for excellent sealing and durability. Precision die cut for application.

Product Features:
  • Edge molded rubber water outlet gasket is reusable
  • Requires no gasket sealer
  • Solid aluminum carrier for strength/rigidity
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Edelbrock – Performer; Cylinder Head (Part No.60469)

Performer; Cylinder Head

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$569.99


Product Features:
  • Out-of-the-Box Bolt-On Performance
  • Designed For Street/High Performance Big Blocks
  • Specially Designed Oval Ports
  • Increased Flow And Velocity
  • Highly Efficient Semi-Open Style Chamber
  • High Velocity Short Intake Ports
  • Fit GM Mark IV; Gen V; and Gen VI Blocks
  • Bare Head Only; Use PN[60479] for Complete
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Mr. Gasket – Intake Gasket (Part No.136G)

Intake Gasket

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$40.99
Mr. Gasket standard intake gasket sets are manufactured from a blend of nitrile rubber and fiber, for excellent sealing and durability. They’re precision die-cut for each specific application to ensure a great fit, and can be custom-trimmed for modified ports where needed. The sets come complete with all necessary seals and block-off plates.

Product Features:
  • Forms an airtight leak proof seal
  • Precision die cut for excellent seal and fit
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Spectre – Water Neck; Chevy (Part No.4727)

Water Neck; Chevy

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$59.99
Spectre’s vertical Chevrolet V8 water neck is designed to give you a water neck for your Chevy V8 engine when running a custom cooling system that needs a vertical water neck. This water neck has a chrome plated finish for a lasting look that fits great. This water neck includes the bolts and sealing O-ring.

Product Features:
  • Fits Chevy V8 engines
  • Vertical water neck for custom cooling systems
  • Includes bolts and sealing O-ring
  • Chrome plated Easy to install
  • Chrome plated
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Spectre – Engine Dress Steel Up Kit (Part No.5404)

Engine Dress Steel Up Kit

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$139.99
Spectre’s chrome engine kits are designed to give the top of your engine an amazing look in one neat package. This chrome engine kit includes chrome valve covers, chrome valve cover bolts, a chrome dip stick and a chrome plated timing cover.

Product Features:
  • Chrome valve covers
  • Chrome valve cover bolts
  • Chrome dip stick and tube
  • Chrome timing cover
  • Dresses up the engine
  • Triple plated chrome
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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 – Small Block Chevy Street Tunnel Ram Polished (Part No.71101)

Small Block Chevy Street Tunnel Ram Polished

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$1268.99
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:
  • Street Tunnel Ram; Intake Manifold Top
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Mr. Gasket – Timing Cover Seal (Part No.18)

Timing Cover Seal

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$16.99
Mr. Gasket manufactures a variety of performance parts and accessories, including carburetor and fuel accessories, cooling system accessories, engine components, fasteners, gaskets, and suspension and drive line components. Besides gaskets and fasteners, the Mr. Gasket brand provides a variety of performance and racing products for all parts of your vehicle including: carburetor and fuel accessories, chrome-plated accessories, cooling system accessories, engine components, ignition and electrical accessories, shifter accessories, specialty tools and suspension and driveline components. Mr .Gasket also includes Ultra-Seal gaskets and fasteners.

Product Features:
  • Nitrile rubber and high density cork
  • Will not shrink or stick
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Mr. Gasket – Timing Cover Gasket Set (Part No.90)

Timing Cover Gasket Set

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$21.99
Made from high grade cork granules and a neoprene binder, these gaskets will not shrink or stick and provide excellent sealing and durability. These gaskets can be reused.

Product Features:
  • Will not shrink or stick
  • Provides excellent sealing and durability
  • Reusable
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B & M – Torque Converter, Nitrous Holeshot 3600 (Part No.20482)

Torque Converter, Nitrous Holeshot 3600

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$563.99
Nitrous Holeshot Converters are Built with the same features as the other B&M Holeshots, with the addition of anti-balloon plates. The anti-balloon plates will allow these converters to stand up to the instant horsepower nitrous delivers.

Product Features:
  • 3400-3800 RPM
  • Small And Big Blocks
  • Serious Performance
  • Furnace Brazed
  • Fully Balanced
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B & M – Traveler Converter (Part No.30423)

Traveler Converter

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$375.99
Torque Converter – Traveler Converter (SUV and Light Truck) for GM 1968 to 1981 TH350, TH375B APPLICATION: GM 1968 to 1981 TH350, TH375B (6) (will not fit TH-350C) Provides slightly higher stall speed than stock to improve pulling power at low speeds. New

Product Features:
  • Ideal For Motor Homes
  • Ideal For Towing Applications
  • Precision Pump Drive Tube
  • Heavy Duty Needle Bearings
  • Furnace Brazed
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Edelbrock – Water Pump for Small-Block Chevy in Satin Finish (Long) (Part No.8811)

Water Pump for Small-Block Chevy in Satin Finish (Long)

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$307.99
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 one direction for optimum efficiency. In the early days of the automotive performance industry, you either ran what was available, or you fabricated something you thought met your needs. Such needs were the building blocks of this industry, and it was through the efforts of many that we have the automotive aftermarket, but it was through the work of one name in particular to which many in the industry owe a great debt, and that name is Edelbrock.

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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Edelbrock – Water Pump Big-Block Chevy Standard/Long in Polished Finish (Part No.8861)

Water Pump Big-Block Chevy Standard/Long in Polished Finish

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$475.99
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 one direction for optimum efficiency. In the early days of the automotive performance industry, you either ran what was available, or you fabricated something you thought met your needs. Such needs were the building blocks of this industry, and it was through the efforts of many that we have the automotive aftermarket, but it was through the work of one name in particular to which many in the industry owe a great debt, and that name is Edelbrock.

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 – Oil Pan Gasket Set: High-Temperature Rubber-Coated Fiber, 5 Piece Set (Part No.1803)

Oil Pan Gasket Set: High-Temperature Rubber-Coated Fiber, 5 Piece Set

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$26.49
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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FEL-PRO Performance – PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET (Part No.1866)

PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET

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$32.49
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

Product Features:
  • Rigid core, molded silicone rubber gaskets utilize the one-piece molded rubber technology for a perfect fit, ease of installation and include compression limiters to prevent overtightening.
  • Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.
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Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal; Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.175)

Ultra Seal; Valve Cover Gasket Set

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$25.99
Thick, molded rubber with steel carrier. Manufactured from high-density cork and rubber blend gasket material. A black latex rubber coating is applied to outside of gasket to help seal minor flange irregularities and eliminate the possibility of oil leakage. Creates a positive seal by controlled swelling of the gasket material when exposed to hot engine oil. Available in standard or extra thick to provide additional valve train to cover clearance. For OE replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track.

Product Features:
  • Provides Excellent Flange Sealing And Durability
  • For High Perf. Street Drag Race Oval Track
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Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal; Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.5862)

Ultra Seal; Valve Cover Gasket Set

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$30.99
Creates a positive seal. Controlled swelling gasket. Thickness will not decrease. Eliminates re-torque of valves. High-tensile strength. Handles ex flange pressure and forms a leak proof seal. Black latex coating.

Product Features:
  • Creates a positive seal
  • Controlled swelling gasket
  • Thickness will not decrease
  • Eliminates re-torque of valves
  • High-tensile strength
  • Handles ex flange pressure
  • Forms leak proof seal
  • Black latex coating
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1979 GMC K3500 Performance Engines

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1979 GMC K3500. Maybe you just need a couple of Performance Engines. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 111 different Performance Engines in our inventory ranging from $12.99 to $1,268.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1979 GMC K3500 running smoothly.

Performance Engines are only as good as their brand. We stock 6 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1979 GMC K3500. 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 GMC K3500, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 124 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Performer Intake Manifold for 1955-86 Small-Block Chevy, Satin Finish with 5.0 stars and Action Plus Water Pumps with 3.7 stars.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Performance Engines to keep your 1979 GMC K3500 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 GMC K3500 Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1979 GMC K3500 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 K3500 the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Performance Engines brands and parts.

Popular FEL-PRO Performance Performance Engines

We carry FEL-PRO Performance parts in our stock across Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gaskets categories, plus more. For a 1979 GMC K3500, our most popular FEL-PRO Performance Performance Engines include:
Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts
from $62.99
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Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, 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
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

Top 1979 GMC K3500 Performance Engines from Mr. Gasket

Mr. Gasket products are another trusted brand when it comes to Performance Engines for your 1979 GMC K3500. Popular Mr. Gasket parts include:
Ultra Seal; Valve Cover Gasket Set
from $25.99
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Ultra Seal; Valve Cover Gasket Set
Performance Engine Valve Cover Gasket Sets
Water Outlet Gasket
from $30.99
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Water Outlet Gasket
Performance Water Outlet Gaskets
Intake Manifold Bolts
from $29.99
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Intake Manifold Bolts
Performance Intake Manifolds

FAQs for 1979 GMC K3500 Performance Engines

What are the most purchased Performance Engines for the 1979 GMC K3500?

Out of 111 Performance Engines for the 1979 GMC K3500, the most popular in our inventory are:
Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 9 Piece Set
from $27.49
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Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 9 Piece Set
Performance Engine Intake Manifold Gaskets
Ultra Seal; Valve Cover Gasket Set
from $35.99
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Ultra Seal; Valve Cover Gasket Set
Performance Engine Valve Cover Gasket Sets
Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit
from $21.49
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Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit
Performance Engine Main Bearing Gasket Sets

What are the top-rated 1979 GMC K3500 Performance Engines?

Top-rated Performance Engines for your 1979 GMC K3500 based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Performer Intake Manifold for 1955-86 Small-Block Chevy, Satin Finish
from $257.99
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Performer Intake Manifold for 1955-86 Small-Block Chevy, Satin Finish
“Get the matching carb, increased HP by 50 points”
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”
Sure Seat Valve Springs for Chevy 262-400 V8 1957-95
from $60.99
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Sure Seat Valve Springs for Chevy 262-400 V8 1957-95
“Used with the smallest Comp Thumpr Cam, good to 5500 RPM, Cost is great, No valve float. I would use again with a samll to medium cam and 416 heads.”