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SMALL BLOCK CHEVY HYDRAULIC CAM AND LIFTER KIT – Xtreme Energy: Pro Street/bracket, needs good intake, headers, gear and 3300+ stall.

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Cam and lifter kit for Small Block Chevy engines
CL-Kit includes cam, lifters, assembly lube, instructions and decals
HYDRAULIC – Xtreme Energy: Pro Street/bracket, needs good intake, headers, gear and 3300+ stall.
294/306 Advertised Duration, 250/256 Duration @ .050″, .519″/.523″ Lift, 110 Lobe Separation
Valve spring upgrade required

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Magnum Pushrods from COMP Cams offer an affordable solution for your .080″ wall chromemoly pushrod needs. Designed to withstand the stresses of a high performance engine, Magnum Pushrods are head-treated for extended durability and have precision formed, reinforced ends. Magnum Pushrods are black-oxide finished with their part number and length laser etched onto the surface for easy identification.

Product Features:

3/8″ Diameter, 7.800″ Length
Magnum Pushrods for Small Block Chevy
One-piece .080″ wall chromemoly steel tubing
Heat-treated for extended durability and guide plate compatibility
Precision formed and reinforced pushrod end

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These special Grade 8 intake manifold bolts feature a 12-point smaller-than-standard head and flange, and include special extra thick flat washers for optimum clamping pressures. They’re ideal for use where space is minimal, typical on larger runner race manifolds. These bolts and washers are bright zinc plated for protection and good looks.

Product Features:

Features 12-point Smaller-than-standard Bolt Head
Thick Flat Washers Distribute Optimum Clamp Load
Ideal Use Where Space Is Minimal On Race Manifolds
Bolts And Washers Zinc Plated For Protection
Zinc Plated For Protection

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

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Blue Stripe performance cork-rubber gaskets use cork particles evenly distributed throughout a rubber binder resulting in a compressible gasket without leak paths.
Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.

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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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$518.99

Ideal for use with mainly stock components like rocker arms, intake manifolds, cylinder heads, compression ratio, torque converters and rear gear ratios, the High Energy camshaft grind family is a great choice for street performance applications. Offering

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Good blend of efficiency and performance.
Perfect choice for performance street rebuilds.
Work well with mainly stock components such as rockers, manifolds, heads, compression, torque converters and gears.

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$766.99

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:

2800-3200 RPM
Small And Big Blocks
Serious Performance
Furnace Brazed
Fully Balanced

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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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Product Features:

For Small-Block Chevy
One Piece Configuration
Includes Front Cover Gasket & Front Seal
Includes Necessary Gaskets & Crankshaft Oil Seal
For Replacement Or Installation

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$28.99

Mr. Gasket Performance Intake Gaskets are manufactured from cellulose/nitrile composition gasket material. They provide excellent sealing and durability. Can be trimmed if necessary for modified port applications. Complete with manifold end seals and distributor gasket (where applicable). For original equipment replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track.

Product Features:

Manufactured from cellulose/nitrile composition gasket material
Provides excellent sealing and durability
Can be trimmed if necessary for modified port applications
Complete with manifold end seals and distributor gasket where applicable
For OE replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track use

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

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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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Spectre’s Oldsmobile V8 water neck fits Oldsmobile 330, 350, 425 and 455 engines. This water neck has been designed around the OEM specifications and has a chrome plated finish for a lasting look that fits great. This water neck has an additional by-pass hose connection and includes the bolts.

Product Features:

Fits Oldsmobile 330, 350, 425 and 455 engines
Chrome plated
Bolts included
Designed for OEM fit
Easy to install
O-ring/gasket not included

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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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This Mr. Gasket Rear Main Seal is made from silicone to allow the seal to handle extreme engine oil temperature. It also provides for an upgrade for that leaky rope style seal and is a direct replacement for a rubber main seal. It’s also injection molded for a precise fit.

Product Features:

Repairs That Leaky Rear Main Sail
Silicone Rubber to Withstand Extreme Engine Oil Temperatures
Upgrade for Rope Seal Equipped Cars or Direct Replacement for Rubber Main Seal
Injection Molded for Precise Fit

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$367.99

Product Features:

Designed for Optimum Torque and Acceleration
Maximum Performance From Idle through Mid-Range
Matched To Performer Intake PN[5486]
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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Secure the harmonic balancer or dampener on your Chevy. Works on original equipment, high performance street, drag or circle track applications. Features a heat treated black oxide coated Grade 8 alloy steel bolt for strength with a tall hex head to prevent wrench from slipping. An extra thick parallel ground washer provides accurate, uniform torque, and a lock washer is also included.

Product Features:

Heat treated black oxide coated Grade 8 alloy steel
Tall hex head bolt to prevent wrench from slipping
Extra thick parallel ground washer provides accurate, uniform torque
Washers Provides More Accurate And Uniform Torque
Grade 8 Alloy Steel

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$87.19

Designed to keep the rocker arms positively locked for precise and critical valve train adjustments. Manufactured from quality grade steel, then heat-treated for extra strength and plated with a durable finish. Kits include 16 rocker arm nuts with socket head set screws and one hex key wrench.

Product Features:

(16) Rocker Arm Nuts w/ Locks 3/8″-24 Threads
Shank O.D. .540″
Includes Locks and Hex Wrench
High-Quality Grade Steel
Heat-Treated For Ex Strength
Plated With Durable Gold Tone Finish

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$412.99

These COMP Cams Ultra-Gold Aluminum Roller Rocker Arms with a 3/8″ stud diameter and 1.6 ratio are designed for Chevrolet V8 265-400 applications. The new modern design features of these Ultra-Gold Rockers are proven to withstand extremely aggressive spring pressure and valve lift. Designed specifically for high performance street and race engines, the Ultra-Gold Aluminum Rocker Arms are precision CNC-machined to strict tolerances. Developed to meet the demands of professional engine builders, these rockers include features never before possible in an aluminum rocker arm.

Product Features:

CNC-machined, lightweight design removes weight and yields unrivaled quality and ratio accuracy
Designed for high performance street and race engines
Precision-sorted trunion bearings withstand elevated valve spring pressure and valve lift
Additional clearance, up to 1.650″ O.D. valve spring

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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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Use with a short water pump to convert to a long water pump.

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Water Pump Spacer Kit

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Mr. Gasket Steel Shim Cylinder Head Gaskets are for high performance street machines, drag racing and oval track racing. With today’s extreme compression ratios you need stronger more durable gaskets. Mr. Gasket steel shim gaskets are made from .020 inch steel shim stock which is thinner than most composite gaskets increasing engine compression. Stress formed embossments will seal the extreme cylinder pressure.

Product Features:

Manufactured from .020″ steel shim stock.
Thinner than composition head gaskets – increases engine compression.
Stress formed embossments seal extreme cylinder pressures.
For high performance street, drag race and oval track use.

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$58.99

Product Features:

4.125 in. Cylinder Bore Diameter
0.039 in. Thickness
8.7cc Volume
Charcoal Color
Two Piece Configuration

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New Everbright(TM) Manifold coating now available on the most popular Weiand and Holley intakes uses proprietary vacuum metalizing technology combined with a protective clear powdercoat to provide long lasting, virtually maintenance free polished looks.

Product Features:

Low Rise/Dual Plane Design For Maximum Torque
Permanent Mold Casting Process
Lighter/Smoother/Better Looking/Consistent Casting
Dyno Proven To Make 25hp Over Competition
Fully CNC Machined For A Perfect Fit
Square Bore Carburetor Flange
Exhaust Crossover For Improved Street Drivability

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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
Not for C-3 and C-4 Electronic Fuel Mngmt Systems

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Product Features:

Use W/ Valve Springs Part #5703, 5794
Set of 16
1.50 in. Outside Diameter
Steel Material
Black Oxide Finish

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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

1979 Oldsmobile Starfire Performance Engines

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Essential 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire Performance Engines

Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 250/256 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit Chevrolet Small Block (Part No.CL12-254-3)

Competition Cams – Magnum 7.800" Long, .080" Wall, 3/8" Diameter Pushrod Set (Part No.7513-16)

Mr. Gasket – Intake Manifold Bolts (Part No.6091)

FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.1603)

Edelbrock – Performer-Link Adjustable True-Roller Timing Chain Set (Part No.7800)

Competition Cams – CAMSHAFT, SBC 252 HIGH ENERGY HYDRAULIC 1 EA (Part No.12-205-2)

B & M – Torque Converter, Nitrous Holeshot 3000 (Part No.20481)

Mr. Gasket – High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow (Part No.4364)

Edelbrock – Front Timing Cover Gasket Set #6997 For Small-Block Chevy, With Front Seal (Part No.6997)

Mr. Gasket – Intake Gasket (Part No.101B)

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

Spectre – Water Neck; Olds (Part No.4733)

Edelbrock – Sure Seat Valve Springs for S/B Chevy O.E Cast iron Cylinder Heads (Part No.5703)

Mr. Gasket – Rear Main Seal Gasket (Part No.1960)

Edelbrock – Performer-Plus Camshaft Kit for Buick 231-252 V6 Even Fire (Part No.5487)

Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Harmonic Balancer Bolt/Washer Kit (Part No.7845)

Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Sure-Lock Rocker Arm Nuts (Part No.923G)

Competition Cams – Ultra-Gold ARC Rocker Set w/ 1.6 Ratio for Chevrolet Small Block w/ 3/8" Stud (Part No.19002-16)

Edelbrock – Water Pump for Small-Block Chevy in Satin Finish (Long) (Part No.8811)

Weiand – Team G; Water Pump Spacer Kit (Part No.8207)

Mr. Gasket – Head Gasket (Part No.1130G)

Edelbrock – Cylinder Head Gasket Set for Chevrolet (Part No.7310)

Weiand – Action +Plus; Intake Manifold (Part No.8120P)

Edelbrock – Performer Buick 3.8L, 4.1L V6 Intake Manifold (Part No.5486)

Edelbrock – Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16) (Part No.9730)

Mr. Gasket – Lts Throttle Cable Brkt Chev (Part No.9885)

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