1980 Chevrolet Citation Performance Engines
Keep Your 1980 Chevrolet Citation in Top Shape with Quality Performance Engines
Whether you’re repairing or upgrading your Performance Engine, using high-quality parts is key to keeping your 1980 Chevrolet Citation looking sharp and performing at its best. At Advance Auto Parts we carry a wide selection of dependable options, including Performance Engine Rocker Arms, Performance Engine Valve Cover Gasket Sets, and Performance Engine Valve Springs. 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.
Competitive Prices and Extensive Inventory
The average price for a 1980 Chevrolet Citation Performance Engine at Advance Auto Parts is around $84.10, with a range that starts at $8.99 and goes up to $921.99. With 18 options in stock from 4 trusted brands, finding the right fit is easy. Popular picks like High Performance Thermostat, Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 2 Piece Set, and Engine Valve Spring Kit start at just $32.49 and offer a great balance of form and function.
Explore Related Parts
While you’re upgrading or replacing your Performance Engine, don’t forget to check out other key components like Performance Ignition Products and Performance Radiators. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re here to help you keep your 1980 Chevrolet Citation in peak condition, inside and out.
Find Your Specific 1980 Chevrolet Citation Performance Engines
Looking for the perfect Performance Engine for your 1980 Chevrolet Citation? You’re in the right place. Below, you’ll find links to various types of Performance Engines that fit your vehicle. At Advance Auto Parts, we offer only the highest quality OEM and aftermarket Performance Engines, ensuring durability and a precise fit for your Chevrolet Citation. Whether you’re driving a 1980 model or another popular model year like
1981,
1982, and
1983, we’ve got you covered. Purchasing Performance Engines from Advance Auto Parts is a smart choice, giving you access to trusted brands and parts built to perform. Below, you’ll find links to various types of Performance Engines that fit your vehicle.
Essential 1980 Chevrolet Citation Performance Engines
Mr. Gasket – High Performance Thermostat (Part No.4365)
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$32.49
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.
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- Opens At 195 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
Mr. Gasket – High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow (Part No.4364)
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$29.99
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.
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- 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
Mr. Gasket – High Performance Thermostat – 160 Degree Brass & Copper (Part No.4363)
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$29.99
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.
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- Opens at 160 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
B & M – Torque Converter, Nitrous Holeshot 3000 (Part No.20481)
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$921.99
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.
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- 2800-3200 RPM
- Small And Big Blocks
- Serious Performance
- Furnace Brazed
- Fully Balanced
FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.1624)
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$24.49
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.
FEL-PRO Performance – Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 2 Piece Set (Part No.1270)
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$34.99
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions
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- Fel-Pro performance intake manifold gaskets have been tested with virtually all aftermarket cylinder head and intake manifold combinations.
- No exhaust crossover openings or blocking shields
- Embossed steel core laminate w/coating
- Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.
Popular 1980 Chevrolet Citation Performance Engines Categories
Most Popular Performance Engine Rocker Arms for 1980 Chevrolet Citations
Enhance your 1980 Chevrolet Citation with one of the 4 Performance Engine Rocker Arms we have in stock, starting at just $17.99.
Competition Cams – High Energy Rocker Set with 1.5 Ratio for ’80-’95 Chevrolet 173-207 with 3/8" Stud (Part No.1216-12)
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$132.99
Perfect for stock or High Energy camshaft equipped engines, our High Energy rockers eliminate slop and feature a long slot for higher lift cams. These 1210 rockers feature a 1.5 ratio for 3/8″ stud ’80-’95 Chevrolet 173-207 V6.
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Competition Cams – High Energy Rocker Set with 1.75 Ratio for Chevrolet with 3/8" Stud (Part No.1261-8)
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$75.99
Four decades after its founding, COMP Cams keeps its focus on producing the highest-performing products possible, providing superior customer service and leading the industry in technological development. That commitment continues to resonate with racers, engine builders and enthusiasts worldwide, making COMP Cams the preferred choice for valve train components. COMP Cams is unrivaled thanks to its engineering staff – the largest and most highly trained in the performance aftermarket industry – sophisticated manufacturing processes, expert technicians and real-world testing on the track and street. The company’s integration of research, engineering and development, coupled with the free technical assistance it offers customers, makes it the Absolute Leader in Valve Train Technology.
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Competition Cams – Magnum Roller 1.52 Ratio Rocker Arm for Chevrolet 173 V6 with 10mm Stud (Part No.1413-1)
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Magnum Roller 1.52 Ratio Rocker Arm for Chevrolet 173 V6 with 10mm Stud
Competition Cams – High Energy Rocker with 1.75 Ratio for ’62-’84 Chevrolet 194-292 with 3/8" Stud (Part No.1261-1)
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$17.99
Perfect for stock or High Energy camshaft equipped engines, our High Energy rockers eliminate slop and feature a long slot for higher lift cams. This 1261 rocker features a 1.75 ratio for 3/8″ stud ’62-’84 Chevrolet 194-292 V6.
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Best-Selling 1980 Chevrolet Citation Performance Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set
Upgrade your Citation with our best-selling Performance Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set.
FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.1624)
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$24.49
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.
Top-Quality Performance Engine Valve Springs for 1980 Chevrolet Citations
Choose a high-quality OEM or aftermarket Performance Engine Valve Spring for Chevrolet Citations and enjoy top-notch performance from $9.99.
Competition Cams – Engine Valve Spring Kit (Part No.980-12)
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$57.99
Engine Valve Spring Kit
Competition Cams – 1 Spring (Part No.26981-1)
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$20.99
1 Spring
Competition Cams – Engine Valve Spring (Part No.981-1)
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$11.99
Engine Valve Spring
Competition Cams – Engine Valve Spring (Part No.980-1)
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$9.99
Engine Valve Spring
Top Picks for 1980 Chevrolet Citation Performance Engine Coolant Thermostats
Invest in one of our 3 durable Performance Engine Coolant Thermostats for your 1980 Chevrolet, knowing you’re getting trusted brands and expert craftsmanship.
Mr. Gasket – High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow (Part No.4364)
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$29.99
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.
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- 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
Mr. Gasket – High Performance Thermostat – 160 Degree Brass & Copper (Part No.4363)
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$29.99
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.
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- Opens at 160 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
Mr. Gasket – High Performance Thermostat (Part No.4365)
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$32.49
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.
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- Opens At 195 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
Our Performance Engine Intake Manifold Gaskets for 1980 Chevrolet Citations
Make a smart move for your 1980 Chevrolet Citation with our Performance Engine Intake Manifold Gasket for $34.99.
FEL-PRO Performance – Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 2 Piece Set (Part No.1270)
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$34.99
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions
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- Fel-Pro performance intake manifold gaskets have been tested with virtually all aftermarket cylinder head and intake manifold combinations.
- No exhaust crossover openings or blocking shields
- Embossed steel core laminate w/coating
- Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.
FAQs for 1980 Chevrolet Citation Performance Engines
What are the best-selling Performance Engines for 1980 Chevrolet Citations?
Out of 18 Performance Engines that fit 1980 Chevrolet Citations, the following parts are the top sellers:
- High Performance Thermostat (22903641) – $32.49
- Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 2 Piece Set (19781908) – $34.99
- Engine Valve Spring Kit (50286703) – $57.99
What’s the price range for 1980 Chevrolet Citation Performance Engines?
The prices of Performance Engines for the 1980 Chevrolet Citation range from $8.99 up to $921.99 for the most premium parts.
What is the average price of a Performance Engine for a 1980 Chevrolet Citation?
The average price for Performance Engines for the 1980 Chevrolet Citation is $84.10. Keep in mind the variety of part types within our Performance Engine 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 Engines for other Chevrolet Citation model years?
What are the cheapest Performance Engines for my 1980 Chevrolet Citation?
The cheapest 1980 Chevrolet Citation Performance Engines we carry are:
- High Energy 6.165" Long, 5/16" Diameter Pushrod (50289328) – $8.99
- High Energy 9.677" Long, 5/16" Diameter Pushrod (50289705) – $8.99
- Engine Valve Spring (50286657) – $9.99
- Engine Valve Spring (50286858) – $11.99
- Performance Series Solid Lifter for Cadillac, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile and Pontiac (50287860) – $15.99
Does Advance Auto Parts sell Performance Engines for any other 1980 Chevrolet models?
Yes. We stock Performance Engines for 24 other popular 1980 Chevrolet models. Some of the most popular are 1980 Impala Performance Engines, 1980 Malibu Performance Engines, 1980 Camaro Performance Engines, 1980 Monte Carlo Performance Engines, and 1980 Corvette Performance Engines.
What types of Performance Engines do you sell for my 1980 Chevrolet Citation?
As of 6/2/26, these are some of the most in-demand types of Performance Engines for a 1980 Chevrolet Citation:
Can I get help with 1980 Chevrolet Citation Performance Engine orders?
Contact our customer support team by chat or phone, through the help desk page, where you can find instant answers about Chevrolet Performance Engines and more.
What is your return policy for Chevrolet Citation Performance Engines?
Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new Chevrolet Citation Performance Engines and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.