1979 Jeep J20 Performance and Racing Products

Essential 1979 Jeep J20 Performance and Racing Products

Omix – Thermostat Gasket (Part No.17117.04)

Thermostat Gasket

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$1.49
Direct OE replacement Jeep parts and accessories built to the original specifications by Omix-ADA. Limited five year Manufacturer’s warranty.

Product Features:
  • OE Style
  • Direct Fit
  • Highly Durable
  • Long Lasting
  • Limited 5 Year Warranty
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Edelbrock – Performer Intake Manifold for 1970-91 AMC, Non-EGR, Satin Finish (Part No.2131)

Performer Intake Manifold for 1970-91 AMC, Non-EGR, Satin Finish

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$424.99


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
  • Not for Stock Motorcraft Spread Bore Carburetor
  • Two Center Bolt Holes are Offset
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MSD Ignition – Distributor; AMC V8 Engines (Part No.8519)

Distributor; AMC V8 Engines

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$482.99
There is a big following of AMC enthusiasts that are cruising a 401 equipped Javelin or trail blazing in a rock crawling Jeep with an inline 6-cylinder! MSD offers two Pro-Billet distributors to deliver accurate trigger signals and are maintenance-free! Under the brass terminal cap of each distributor is MSD’s race proven magnetic pick-up. This pick-up never requires adjustment and simply plugs right into an MSD Ignition control. Just above it and under our strong race rotor is an adjustable mechanical advance assembly. The chro-moly weights of this assembly slide on nylon bushings producing smooth movement of the timing. You can easily adjust the curve to match your engine’s requirements with the supplied springs and stop bushings. Each precision CNC-machined billet aluminum housing features a sealed ball-bearing and long sintered bushing for stability at any RPM and increased endurance. An oversized steel shaft receives a QPQ coating to reduce friction and prevent corrosion.

Product Features:
  • Designed For Street/Performance Use w/Mech or Vacuum Advance
  • Must Be Used w/An MSD Ignition Control
  • Supplied w/HEI style distributor cap/rotor (accepts Cap-A-Dapts)
  • QPQ coated polished steel shaft; guided by sealed ball bearings
  • Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor
  • Creates stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
  • Easy-to-adjust mech. advance w/supplied springs and stop bushings
  • Vacuum advance canister for improved economy (can be locked out)
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K&N – Premium Oil Filter: Ideal for Synthetic & Conventional Oil, Protects Your Engine (Part No.HP-2003)

Premium Oil Filter: Ideal for Synthetic & Conventional Oil, Protects Your Engine

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$22.29
K&N premium oil filters are meticulously engineered to offer outstanding filtration and engine protection. The heavy-duty canister is engineered to be exceptionally durable, and a one-inch welded hex nut can be used for quick and easy filter removal. Each filter is specifically designed to withstand the service intervals recommended by vehicle manufacturers.

Product Features:
  • HIGH FLOW RATES: Designed to provide exceptional flow rates and a consistent flow of oil to your engine
  • VERSATILE COMPATIBILITY: Designed to operate with all synthetic, conventional, and blended motor oils
  • PROTECT YOUR ENGINE: Pleated synthetic-blend filtration media removes most harmful contaminants
  • EXTENSIVELY TESTED: Laboratory tested to ensure excellent capacity and burst strength
  • EASY TO REMOVE: Fast and easy Wrench-Off removal
  • HEAVY-DUTY CONSTRUCTION: Heavy-duty canister for outstanding durability
  • HIGH CAPACITY: Withstand the longer service intervals now recommended by some vehicle manufacturers
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Mr. Gasket – Thermocap Radiator Cap (Part No.2470R)

Thermocap Radiator Cap

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$48.09
The fastest, easiest way to know exactly when it’s safe to open your radiator cap. ThermoCap, with its built-in calibrated thermometer, indicates the coolant temperature.

Product Features:
  • Indicates coolant temperature
  • Helps prevent coolant injuries
  • Fahrenheit and centigrade readings
  • Color-coded temperature ranges
  • Integrated coolant reclamation valve
  • Improves under-hood appearance
  • Chromed crown with a colored trim ring
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Omix – Pilot Bushing (Part No.16910.05)

Pilot Bushing

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$4.99
Direct OE replacement Jeep parts and accessories built to the original specifications by Omix-ADA. Limited five year Manufacturer’s warranty.

Product Features:
  • Metal
  • OE Style
  • Direct Fit
  • Limited 5 Year Warranty
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Accel – Supercoil (Part No.140001)

Supercoil

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$105.99
Engineered for faster rise time, longer spark duration and increased performance. Unique design with premium grade wire, special low resistance, high turns ratio windings. Produces higher spark energy with breakerless electronic ignition systems. For points application the supplied 0.85 ohm ballast resistor must be used in conjunction with the vehicle original ballast resistor, if so equipped. Oversized molded case with integral cooling fins and high capacity oil filled construction provide high thermal conductivity ensuring cool operation and long life. Extra tall tan Alkyd tower and integral voltage dam eliminate “flashover” to primary terminals. Comes complete with mounting hardware and 0.85 ohm ballast resistor. Effective up to 6,500 RPM.

Product Features:
  • Oil Filled For Better Cooling
  • Optimized Low Resistance
  • Silicon Magnetic Steel E-Core
  • Higher Energy/Voltage Outputs
  • Quicker Starts
  • Improved Idle Quality
  • Resists Shock And Vibration
  • Resists Corrosion
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Omix – Shock Absorber Plate (Part No.18271.10)

Shock Absorber Plate

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$26.49
Direct OE replacement Jeep parts and accessories built to the original specifications by Omix-ADA. Limited five year Manufacturer’s warranty.

Product Features:
  • Weld On
  • OE Style
  • Direct Fit
  • Limited 5 Year Warranty
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Omix – Camshaft Kit (Part No.17420.01)

Camshaft Kit

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$359.99
Direct OE replacement Jeep parts and accessories built to the original specifications by Omix-ADA. Limited five year Manufacturer’s warranty.

Product Features:
  • Includes Cam Shaft; Lube And Lifters
  • OE Style
  • Direct Fit
  • Limited 5 Year Warranty
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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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Energy Suspension – Motor Mount (Part No.2.1102R)

Motor Mount

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$45.99
A true performance application component for cars, trucks, hot rods and racing/competition vehicles – yet designed to be also used for street vehicles. Soft-running enough to absorb vibrations for street use yet rugged for racing use. When required- a torque resistant safety interlock design is used that is comparable in strength to those too hard-running metal mounts. Replaces the original, short lived and typically too-soft rubber mounts and outdates those hard-running metal motor mounts. The popular early style mounts for General Motors vehicles are available in either zinc or chrome metal finishes. Made of Hyper-Flex performance polyurethane. Resistant to under vehicle fluids such as: oils, coolants, road contaminants, etc.

Product Features:
  • Gains Both Performance and Longevity
  • Will Handle Any and All Torque
  • Out Lasts Rubber
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Omix – Exhaust Manifold (Part No.17624.12)

Exhaust Manifold

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$227.99
Are you smelling exhaust in your Jeep? Can you hear an exhaust leak? If so, you may have a cracked exhaust manifold. Omix-ADA offers high quality exhaust manifolds and gaskets to solve the problem.

Product Features:
  • Right Side
  • OE Style
  • Direct Fit
  • Limited 5 Year Warranty
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Rugged Ridge – Skid Plate (Part No.DMC-16597.44)

Skid Plate

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$184.99
Protect your factory differential cover with These heavy-duty skid plates. Designed to fit the contours of your stock differential cover. Constructed of durable 3/16 Inch black powder coated steel, these skid plates will help you slide over obstacles and

Product Features:
  • Black Powder Coated
  • 3/16 in. Steel
  • Use w/ Factory Diff Cover
  • Mounting Hardware Included
  • Jeep Logo
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Rugged Ridge – Heavy Duty Differential Cover (Part No.16595.44)

Heavy Duty Differential Cover

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$271.99
Made from either 3/8 inch cast steel or 5/16 inch stamped steel, these heavy-duty covers are designed to protect your differential and all its working parts for as long as you own your vehicle.

Product Features:
  • Painted Black Inside and Out
  • 3/8 in. Cast Steel
  • Reinforced Protection For Fill Plug
  • Hardware Included
  • Limited 5 Year Warranty
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Omix – Oil Pan Gasket (Part No.17437.07)

Oil Pan Gasket

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$18.29
Tired of looking at the stains on your driveway? Are you repairing or rebuilding your engine? Gaskets are a cheap solution to prevent or stop leaks. Omix-ADA offers high quality replacement gaskets designed specifically for your Jeep.

Product Features:
  • Steel
  • OE Style
  • Direct Fit
  • Limited 5 Year Warranty
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Motive Gear – Differential Mini Spool (Part No.MSD44-30)

Differential Mini Spool

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$101.99


Product Features:
  • MINI SPOOL – DANA 44, 30 SPL.
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Russell – Street Legal, J10 & J20 Pickup with 4" lift (Part No.695920)

Street Legal, J10 & J20 Pickup with 4" lift

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$85.99
Russell’s wide variety of lightweight aluminum adapter fittings allow for the connection of Russell hose ends to almost any component. Adapters are offered in standard thread, metric thread and pipe thread to fit most popular oil pumps, fuel pumps, fuel f
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Edelbrock – Engine Gasket Set (Head / Intake / Exhaust / Valve Cover) for AMC/Jeep (Part No.7372)

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

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$171.99
The Edelbrock #7372?head gaskets provide the best sealing solution and are matched to Edelbrock cylinder heads for optimal performance. Edelbrock relies on industry leading head gasket manufactures to ensure our head gasket sets will provide the best fit

Product Features:
  • Head: 4.275″ Bore/0.045″ Thick/10.60cc Vol.
  • Intake: 1.13″x2.21″ Port/.030″ Thick
  • Exhaust: 1.80″x1.30″ Port
  • 3/16″ Valve Cover
  • Multi Piece Configuration
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Richmond Gear – Differential Ring And Pinion (Part No.69-0057-1)

Differential Ring And Pinion

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$379.99
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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Earls Performance Product – Solo Bleed (Part No.280021ERL)

Solo Bleed

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$32.59


Product Features:
  • Prevents Air Inclusion
  • Direct Replacement
  • For OE Bleeders
  • One Person Bleeds Safely
  • Without The Mess
  • No Chance Of Air Bubbles
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Omix – Timing Cover Oil Seal (Part No.17449.50)

Timing Cover Oil Seal

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$13.99
Direct OE replacement Jeep parts and accessories built to the original specifications by Omix-ADA. Limited five year Manufacturer’s warranty.

Product Features:
  • Metal Outer Rubber Inner
  • OE Style
  • Direct Fit
  • Limited 5 Year Warranty
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Edelbrock – Pushrod Set for AMC 343-401 (Part No.9637)

Pushrod Set for AMC 343-401

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$206.99
Product Features:
  • Case-Hardened Tubing
  • Surface Hardening
  • Welded Ends
  • 0.3125 in. Diameter
  • Use with or without Hardened Steel Guideplates
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Omix – Rocker Arm Stud Nut (Part No.17402.08)

Rocker Arm Stud Nut

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$5.49
Direct OE replacement Jeep parts and accessories built to the original specifications by Omix-ADA. Limited five year Manufacturer’s warranty.

Product Features:
  • Nut With Attached Lock Washer
  • OE Style
  • Direct Fit
  • Limited 5 Year Warranty
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Competition Cams – VALVE SEALS, TEFLON 3/8" 1 ST (Part No.505-16)

VALVE SEALS, TEFLON 3/8" 1 ST

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$31.99
COMP Cams offers a complete line of valve stem seals, from the umbrella seals to the positive-stop Teflon seal. These seals are a must to keep unwanted oil from entering the combustion chamber through the clearance in the valve guides. The umbrella seal is normally used when a larger-than-stock diameter spring is used, in the case of a double spring, the positive-stop Teflon seal is used. The umbrella seals require no machining, but with the Teflon seal it is necessary to disassemble the heads and machine the top of the guide with a special .530 diameter cutter. Whenever you are planning an engine overhaul or a cam change, don’t forget the valve seals.

Product Features:
  • Work with .530″ guides and 3/8″ valve stem diameter
  • Valve stem oil seals keep unwanted oil from entering the combustion chamber
  • Several different types of valve seals are offered
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Accel – Distributor Cap And Rotor Kit (Part No.8220)

Distributor Cap And Rotor Kit

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$64.99


Product Features:
  • Heavy Duty Cap and Rotor Kit
  • With Brass Inserts
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Omix – Transmission Shift Knob (Part No.18807.01)

Transmission Shift Knob

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$11.49
Direct OE replacement Jeep parts and accessories built to the original specifications by Omix-ADA. Limited five year Manufacturer’s warranty.

Product Features:
  • Black
  • Plastic
  • OE Style
  • Direct Fit
  • Limited 5 Year Warranty
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Omix – Flywheel; Manual Transmission (Part No.16912.08)

Flywheel; Manual Transmission

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$373.99
Direct OE replacement Jeep parts and accessories built to the original specifications by Omix-ADA. Limited five year Manufacturer’s warranty.

Product Features:
  • Use With AMC 360
  • OE Style
  • Direct Fit
  • Limited 5 Year Warranty
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Mallory – Distributor Wiring Harness (Part No.29349)

Distributor Wiring Harness

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$30.49


Product Features:
  • Service Part
  • Makes Connections Quick And Easy
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1979 Jeep J20 Performance and Racing Products

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Top-Rated Performance and Racing Products Brands For Your 1979 Jeep J20

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Popular B & M Performance and Racing Products

You’ll find popular B & M brand products across Performance Engines. All are waiting to get your 1979 Jeep J20 back on the road. Some of the top-rated B & M products in these categories are:
Tork Master 2400
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Tork Master 2400
Performance Torque Converters

FAQs for 1979 Jeep J20 Performance and Racing Products

What are the most purchased Performance and Racing Products for the 1979 Jeep J20?

Out of 45 Performance and Racing Products for the 1979 Jeep J20, the most popular in our inventory are:
High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow
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High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow
Performance Engine Coolant Thermostats
High Performance Thermostat
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High Performance Thermostat
Performance Engine Coolant Thermostats

What are the top-rated 1979 Jeep J20 Performance and Racing Products?

Top-rated Performance and Racing Products for your 1979 Jeep J20 based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Skid Plate
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Skid Plate
“The part was perfect, the car runs better and drive smoother than before, highly recommend Advance Auto Parts”
Unilite Ignition Module
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Unilite Ignition Module
“I like the Unilite product because it is so small and compact compared to the HEI stuff I normally use. If you are restricted on space Its a great pro”
VALVE SEALS, TEFLON 3/8" 1 ST
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VALVE SEALS, TEFLON 3/8" 1 ST
“As good as OEM.”