1979 Pontiac Grand Lemans Performance Engines

Essential 1979 Pontiac Grand Lemans Performance Engines

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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Weiand – Action Plus Water Pumps (Part No.9240P)

Action Plus Water Pumps

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$215.99
Weiand’s light weight, performance aluminum mechanical Action-Plus water pumps give a weight saving of 30 percent to 50 percent over stock cast-iron pumps. These pumps feature a premium quality bearing and seal that have twice the load capacity of stock pumps. Weiand’s exclusive housing counter bore keeps the bearing form walking out. All pumps are designed with the necessary bracket bosses and water connections to fit popular street applications.

Product Features:
  • Twisted Snout Water Pump Design For Updated Style
  • Street Performance
  • Heavy Duty Shaft w/5/8 in. Pilot
  • Six-Blade Stamped Steel
  • Anti-Cavitation Impeller
  • 100 Percent Leak Tested
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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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Edelbrock – C-26 Small Block Chevy Dual-Quad Intake Manifold (Part No.5425)

C-26 Small Block Chevy Dual-Quad Intake Manifold

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$504.99
Product Features:
  • Designed for 1500 to 5500 RPM Performance
  • Low Profile for Hood Clearance on Most Vehicles
  • Air-Conditioning/Front Oil Tube Bosses Included
  • Stock Alternator Brackets Do Not Fit
  • Use Edelbrock Fuel Line Kit PN[8088] w/Our Carbs
  • Carburetor Center-to-Center Dimensions = 6-7/16 in
  • Use Edelbrock Linkage Kit PN[7094] w/Our Carbs
  • Best Matched with Edelbrock 500 cfm Carburetors
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FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.1603)

Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set

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$23.49
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

Product Features:
  • 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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FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.1600)

Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set

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$25.49
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

Product Features:
  • 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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FEL-PRO Performance – Performance Cylinder Head Gasket (Part No.1026)

Performance Cylinder Head Gasket

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$62.99
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions.

Product Features:
  • Fel-Pro® Performance head gaskets accommodate the high cylinder pressures and cylinder head movement associated with performance engines.
  • Inserted within a stainless steel armor surrounding each cylinder, wire ring design provides highly concentrated sealing around the combustion chamber.
  • Raises combustion sealing force to roughly three times that of standard head gaskets.
  • Steel wire rings for the greatest combustion seal strength.
  • Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.
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FEL-PRO Performance – Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts (Part No.1004)

Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts

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$52.99
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

Product Features:
  • Fel-Pro Performance head gaskets accommodate the high cylinder pressures and cylinder head movement associated with performance engines.
  • Inserted within a stainless steel armor surrounding each cylinder, wire ring design provides highly concentrated sealing around the combustion chamber.
  • Raises combustion sealing force to roughly three times that of standard head gaskets.
  • Steel wire rings for the greatest combustion seal strength.
  • Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.
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FEL-PRO Performance – Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 3 Piece Set (Part No.1202)

Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 3 Piece Set

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$34.49
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

Product Features:
  • DESIGNED FOR IMPERFECT SEALING SURFACES — Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment to help seal imperfect sealing surfaces
  • SEALING TECHNOLOGIES — Exclusive sealing innovations and technologies with proprietary materials and unique design features to ensure a superior seal for your repair
  • ENGINEERING EXPERTISE — Parts are designed, reviewed, validated and approved by Fel-Pro engineers through rigorous research and development
  • REAL-WORLD TESTED — Parts are tested on-vehicle and validated to ensure optimal performance on the road
  • EVERY PART FOR THE REPAIR — Fel-Pro gasket sets include every part needed for the repair unless otherwise noted
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Spectre – In Gasket Comp Sb Chev S (Part No.400)

In Gasket Comp Sb Chev S

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$34.49
The K&N PreCharger® filter wrap is specially designed to extend the service interval of your K&N Filtercharger filter when used in very dusty conditions. They are made from durable polyester material containing a uniform weave. The PreCharger will stop small dirt particles with minimal restriction to the airflow of the filter.

Product Features:
  • Cellulose nitrile composition
  • Silicone beading on both sides
  • Create a leak proof seal
  • Double beaded, includes EGR restrictor plate
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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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Spectre – Engine Dress Steel Up Kit (Part No.54083)

Engine Dress Steel Up Kit

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$119.99
Spectre’s Engine Dress-Up Kit was designed for the ’58-’86 Chevrolet small block 265-400. This kit includes: stock height baffled covers, chrome T-bar hold downs, chrome PCV breather, chrome breather, chrome oil filler cap, grommets, and a stainless steel braided PCV hose with red/blue Magna-Clamps. Designed for use with OE specifications for fit and function, Spectre products are engineered to perform as good as they look.

Product Features:
  • For Chevrolet small block 265 and 400
  • Kit includes: stock height baffled covers, chrome T-bar hold downs, chrome PCV breather, chrome breather, chrome oil filler cap, grommets, and a stain
  • Designed for use with OE specifications for fit and function
  • Made from high quality material
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Weiand – Supercharger Remote Thermostat Housing (Part No.7134P)

Supercharger Remote Thermostat Housing

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$164.99


Product Features:
  • Remote Thermostat Housing
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Mr. Gasket – Water Neck (Part No.2667)

Water Neck

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$24.99
This chrome plated water neck is precision die cast for a great fit. It features an O-ring style seal to prevent water leaks. These water necks are first polished to a high luster then chrome plated for lasting beauty.

Product Features:
  • Prevents water leaks
  • Precision die cast
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Edelbrock – Performer-Link Adjustable True-Roller Timing Chain Set (Part No.7813)

Performer-Link Adjustable True-Roller Timing Chain Set

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$97.99


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
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Edelbrock – TIMING CHAIN (Part No.7844)

TIMING CHAIN

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$29.99
Product Features:
  • Timing Chain Only
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FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Timing Cover Gasket (Part No.2335)

Engine Timing Cover Gasket

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$20.29
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

Product Features:
  • Steel core gasket construction
  • Exclusive design permits significantly faster gasket installation while eliminating potential sealing leak paths.
  • Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.
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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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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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Competition Cams – Magnum 7.800" Long, .080" Wall, 3/8" Diameter Pushrod Set (Part No.7513-16)

Magnum 7.800" Long, .080" Wall, 3/8" Diameter Pushrod Set

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$157.99
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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FEL-PRO Performance – PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET (Part No.1818)

PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET

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$27.49
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 – Engine Oil Pan Gasket Set (Part No.1815)

Engine Oil Pan Gasket Set

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$17.29
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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Edelbrock – Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16) (Part No.9724)

Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16)

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$100.99
Product Features:
  • Use W/ Valve Springs Part #5822, 5882, 5896, 5872, 5867, 5812, 5857
  • Set of 16
  • 1.50 in. Outside Diameter
  • Steel Material
  • Black Oxide Finish
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Edelbrock – RPM Small-Block Chevy Cylinder Head SBC 70cc Hydraulic Flat Tappet Cam (Part No.60759)

RPM Small-Block Chevy Cylinder Head SBC 70cc Hydraulic Flat Tappet Cam

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$1014.99
Product Features:
  • 50-State Street Legal Aluminum Cylinder Head
  • Out-of-the-Box Bolt-On Performance
  • 70cc Combustion Chambers Improve Performance
  • Retain Stock Compression Ratio
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Edelbrock – Performer RPM; Pontiac; Cylinder Head (Part No.605719)

Performer RPM; Pontiac; Cylinder Head

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$1445.99


Product Features:
  • Out-of-the-Box Bolt-On Performance
  • Hand-Blended Intake and Exhaust Bowls
  • CNC-Matched Intake/Exhaust Ports in Std Location
  • Thicker Deck Surfaces than Other Brands
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B & M – Tork Master 2000 (Part No.20400)

Tork Master 2000

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$266.99
Torque Converter – Tork Master 2000 for GM 1965 to 1991 TH400, 425, 375 and 1968 to 1981 TH350, 375B (not 350C) APPLICATION: Tork Master 2000 for GM 1965 to 1991 TH400, 425, 375 and 1968 to 1981 TH350, 375B (not 350C) The Tork Master is B&M’s lowest cost

Product Features:
  • New Precision Pump Drive Tube
  • Pressure Tested
  • Fully Balanced
  • Needle Thrust Bearing
  • New Thrust Washer
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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 – Torque Converter, Nitrous Holeshot 3000 (Part No.20481)

Torque Converter, Nitrous Holeshot 3000

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$696.99
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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1979 Pontiac Grand Lemans Performance Engines

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1979 Pontiac Grand Lemans. Maybe you just need a couple of Performance Engines. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 71 different Performance Engines in our inventory ranging from $15.29 to $1,268.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1979 Pontiac Grand Lemans running smoothly.

Performance Engines are only as good as their brand. We stock 8 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1979 Pontiac Grand Lemans. FEL-PRO Performance, Edelbrock, and Weiand 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 Pontiac Grand Lemans, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 69 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Sure Seat Valve Springs for Chevy 262-400 V8 1957-95 with 5.0 stars and Engine Dress Steel Up Kit with 4.5 stars.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Performance Engines to keep your 1979 Pontiac Grand Lemans 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 Pontiac Grand Lemans Last

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

Popular Edelbrock Performance Engines

We carry Edelbrock parts in our stock across Performance Intake Manifolds categories, plus more. For a 1979 Pontiac Grand Lemans, our most popular Edelbrock Performance Engines include:
Performer Intake Manifold for 1955-86 Small-Block Chevy, Satin Finish
from $257.99
(3)
Performer Intake Manifold for 1955-86 Small-Block Chevy, Satin Finish
Performance Intake Manifolds
Performer Intake Manifold for 1987-95 Small Block Chevy, Satin Finish
from $329.99
(1)
Performer Intake Manifold for 1987-95 Small Block Chevy, Satin Finish
Performance Intake Manifolds
Water Pump for Small-Block Chevy in Satin Finish (Long)
from $307.99
(1)
Water Pump for Small-Block Chevy in Satin Finish (Long)
Performance Engine Water Pumps

Top 1979 Pontiac Grand Lemans Performance Engines from FEL-PRO Performance

FEL-PRO Performance products are another trusted brand when it comes to Performance Engines for your 1979 Pontiac Grand Lemans. Popular FEL-PRO Performance parts include:
PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET
from $18.29
(3)
PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET
Performance Engine Oil Pan Gaskets
Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit
from $21.49
(2)
Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit
Performance Engine Main Bearing Gasket Sets
Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts
from $52.99
(1)
Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts
Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gaskets

FAQs for 1979 Pontiac Grand Lemans Performance Engines

What are the most purchased Performance Engines for the 1979 Pontiac Grand Lemans?

Out of 71 Performance Engines for the 1979 Pontiac Grand Lemans, the most popular in our inventory are:
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
Action Plus Water Pumps
from $215.99
(3)
Action Plus Water Pumps
Performance Engine Water Pumps
Oil Pan Gasket Set: High-Temperature Rubber-Coated Fiber, 5 Piece Set
from $26.49
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Oil Pan Gasket Set: High-Temperature Rubber-Coated Fiber, 5 Piece Set
Performance Engine Oil Pan Gaskets

What are the top-rated 1979 Pontiac Grand Lemans Performance Engines?

Top-rated Performance Engines for your 1979 Pontiac Grand Lemans based on customer reviews/ratings are:
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.”
Engine Dress Steel Up Kit
from $119.99
(2)
Engine Dress Steel Up Kit
“fast shipping , look good , have not installed them yet”
Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set
from $23.49
(1)
Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set
“Perfect fit”