1980 GMC C1500 Performance and Racing Products

Essential 1980 GMC C1500 Performance and Racing Products

Accel – Cap/Rotor (Part No.8129)

Cap/Rotor

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$60.99
ACCEL cap and rotor kits offer superior protection from “arc-thru” and crossfire. Features 60k V-rated alkyd compound, stress-relieved at molding to ensure stability. Brass inserts and steel rotor springs provide for high spark energy flow.

Product Features:
  • See catalog for application information
  • Features 60K V Rated Alkyd Compound
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Accel – Universal Fit Graphite Suppression; Spark Plug Wire Set (Part No.8026)

Universal Fit Graphite Suppression; Spark Plug Wire Set

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$128.99
These ACCEL carbon and graphite core wire sets virtually eliminate RFI noise, while providing maximum conductivity for ultimate performance in any race or street application. Double silicon insulation eliminates leakage and misfire.

Product Features:
  • Heavy Duty 8.8mm Oversized Silicone Jacket
  • 500 Ohms/ft. Of Resistance
  • 550 Degree Double Silicone Construction
  • Fiberglass Braid
  • Carbon/Graphite Core
  • Magnetic Suppression
  • Fiberglass/Kevlar Core
  • 500 Ohms Resistance
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Mr. Gasket – A/Tdipstick (Part No.9703G)

A/Tdipstick

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$83.29
Billet aluminum handle with flexible braded steel tube mounts to the firewall. 29-3/4 inch long.

Product Features:
  • Braided Stainless Steel
  • Firewall Mounting
  • Includes Oil Fill Tube
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Dynomax – Ultra Flo Muffler: Universal Fit Stainless Steel, 20" L, 2.5" In, 2.5" Out, Oval (Part No.17234)

Ultra Flo Muffler: Universal Fit Stainless Steel, 20" L, 2.5" In, 2.5" Out, Oval

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$272.99
DynoMax Ultra Flo Welded performance stainless steel mufflers feature 100-percent welded construction for lifelong durability. The unrestricted, straight-through design dyno proven to flow up to 2,000 SCFM and support up to 2,000 horsepower. Each muffler

Product Features:
  • Stainless steel construction for lifelong protection
  • 100% welded design for maximum durability
  • Straight through design ensures unrestricted exhaust flow and reduces back pressure
  • CRF Technology absorbs unwanted interior resonance while maintaining a deep performance tone
  • Dyno proven to flow up to 2,000 SCFM and support up to 2,000 horsepower.
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Competition Cams – CAMSHAFT, SBC 268 HIGH ENERGY HYDRAULIC 1 EA (Part No.12-210-2)

CAMSHAFT, SBC 268 HIGH ENERGY HYDRAULIC 1 EA

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$537.99
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

Product Features:
  • 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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Competition Cams – Hi-Tech Roller Race Timing Set for Chevrolet 396-454 Big Block (Part No.3110)

Hi-Tech Roller Race Timing Set for Chevrolet 396-454 Big Block

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$141.99
COMP Cams Hi-Tech Roller Race Timing Sets include cast iron camshafts gears, induction hardened billet steel crank sprockets, and pre-stretched, heat-treated double roller chains with heavy-duty large pin design. They feature 3 keyway crank sprockets for

Product Features:
  • Cast iron camshaft gear and induction hardened billet steel crank sprocket
  • Pre-stretched, heat-treated true double roller chain with heavy-duty large pin design; chain available separately
  • Ideal for all street performance and race applications
  • Features 3 keyway crank sprocket for 4-degree incremental adjustability, 4-degree maximum advance/retard
  • Dynamically balanced and quality checked for run-out tolerances
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Energy Suspension – Motor and Transmission Mount (Part No.3.1130G)

Motor and Transmission Mount

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$109.99
Product Features:
  • Re-Engineered to Handle High Horsepower
  • Outlasts Rubber
  • Virtually Indestructible
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Spectre – Spectre Replacement Air Filter (Part No.HPR0326)

Spectre Replacement Air Filter

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$41.49
Spectre’s High Performance Replacement Air Filters are engineered to outperform ordinary paper filters by providing increased air flow for improved performance. Manufactured using high quality materials including pre-dyed synthetic media, urethane, and steel mesh, this performance air filter is factory pre-oiled and ready to use. Use a Spectre Accucharge cleaning and re-oiling kit, part number HPR4820, to maintain your filter’s condition.

Product Features:
  • Designed to be superior to stock paper filters
  • Comes pre-oiled
  • Designed for an easy installation with OE fit
  • Made with pre-dyed media for lasting color
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Dynomax – 89006 Exhaust System Kit (Part No.89006)

89006 Exhaust System Kit

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$235.99
Give your vintage vehicle’s exhaust system an upgrade with a DynoMax® dual header kit. Designed to attach to OE manifolds, it features a special reducer that allows for a variety of mounting options.

Product Features:
  • COMPATIBILITY — Designed for a variety of full-size 1975-87 GMC trucks and Chevrolet/GMC SUVs 2WD; see product information for compatibility and engine spec
  • BUILD IT YOURSELF — Design and custom fabricate your own exhaust system with this kit that attaches to OE manifolds
  • FLEXIBLE MOUNTING — Special reducer design allows for a variety of mounting options
  • IMPROVED FLOW CAPACITY – Smooth bends improve flow capacity over traditional bends
  • SPECS — Extra-long tailpipes with side exits with a full 2.25-in. diameter; tail pipes exit each side of vehicle behind rear tires; for trucks with OE catalytic converter due to cross member location
  • COMPLETE SOLUTION — Includes all the necessary clamps, hangers, flanges, gaskets, mounting hardware, intermediate, extension and tail pipes
  • PREMIUM MATERIALS – Made from quality aluminized steel for durability and long life
  • BETTER TOGETHER — Complete your system with premium DynoMax mufflers and DynoMax accessories for a complete performance exhaust system
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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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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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Edelbrock – Performer Small-Block Chevy Cylinder Head 64cc Hydraulic Flat Tappet (Part No.60909)

Performer Small-Block Chevy Cylinder Head 64cc Hydraulic Flat Tappet

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$1009.99
Product Features:
  • 50-State Street Legal Aluminum Cylinder Head
  • Out-of-the-Box Bolt-On Performance
  • 64cc Combustion Chambers Improve Performance
  • Retain Stock Compression Ratio
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Flowtech – Shorty Smog Headers (Part No.91837FLT)

Shorty Smog Headers

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$478.99
Shorty Smog Headers

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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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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$85.09
Mr. Gasket competition screw-in rocker arm studs are manufactured from heat treated black oxide coated Grade 8 steel. Ideal for high performance street and race applications.

Product Features:
  • Black Oxide Coated Grade 8 Steel
  • Kit Contains 16 Studs
  • Easy To Install
  • Heat Treated Steel
  • Prevents Stud Flexing
  • Black Plated Finish
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Competition Cams – CAM & LIFTER KIT, SBC 260H HIGH ENERGY HYD 1 KT (Part No.CL12-206-2)

CAM & LIFTER KIT, SBC 260H HIGH ENERGY HYD 1 KT

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$323.99
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

Product Features:
  • 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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Mr. Gasket – Timing Tab (Part No.4599)

Timing Tab

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$18.09
Bolts on using existing timing cover bolts. It is chrome plated steel, which makes is a better compliment to a chrome timing cover. It also has an adjustable red timing pointer. This allows for better visibility and helps you set your timing more easily. Just loosen the screw, set the pointer to the desired initial timing level, and screw it back down. Then you’ll be able to more clearly see if your timing is where you want it when checking your timing. Has markings from 16 degrees before top dead center (BTDC) to 4 degrees after top dead center (ATDC).

Product Features:
  • Bolts on using existing timing cover bolts
  • Chrome finish compliments chrome timing covers
  • Red adjustable pointer makes it easier to check timing
  • Timing marks from 16 degrees BTDC to 4 degrees ATDC
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Edelbrock – Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16) (Part No.9730)

Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16)

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$99.99
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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Energy Suspension – Control Arm Bushing Set (Part No.3.3161G)

Control Arm Bushing Set

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$111.99
For both front and rear of suspensions on cars, trucks and SUVs. Maintains proper alignment under extreme conditions on and off-road and during competition. Improves vehicle handling, cornering and overall control. Full floating for smoother operation. Made of Energy’s Hyper-Flex performance polyurethane to add performance and durability.

Product Features:
  • Maintains Better Alignment While Driving
  • Full Floating and Non Binding
  • Fits Into the Remaining Stock Control Arms
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Energy Suspension – Hyper-Flex System (Part No.3.18107G)

Hyper-Flex System

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$377.99
Product Features:
  • Incredible Improvement in Control
  • Maintains Proper Caster and Camber Alignment
  • Increase in Handling and Control
  • Greatly Reduce Wheel Hop on Quick Acceleration
  • Even Braking Control is Improved
  • Better Suspension Stability
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Energy Suspension – Sway Bar Bushing Set (Part No.3.5175G)

Sway Bar Bushing Set

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$48.99
Energy Suspension performance polyurethane sway bar bushings and end links offer the greatest improvement in performance among all the products Energy offers. They make a vehicle’s sway bar system much more effective like adding a larger, higher performance sway bar! Economy, increased efficiency, and easy installation are just some of the reasons these products are so popular. Made of Hyper-Flex polyurethane that lasts much longer than O.E.M. rubber bushings.

Product Features:
  • Allows Sway Bar System to Work At 100% Efficiency
  • Zerk Type Fittings
  • Allows for Periodic Greasing
  • Lasts Much Longer Than OEM Rubber Bushings
  • Handling Characteristics Improve Dramatically
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Accel – Adj:Vac Adv GM V8 Hei Dist (Part No.31035)

Adj:Vac Adv GM V8 Hei Dist

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$48.49
This unit permits a seamless wide range of adjustment to both amount and rate of ignition advance. This unit helps increase horsepower and throttle response. It provides maximum spark advance while preventing detonation or “pinging”. This kit includes an allen wrench for easy adjustment along with instructions.

Product Features:
  • Adjustable Vacuum Advance
  • Increases Horsepower And Throttle Response
  • Includes Allen Wrench For Adjustments
  • Instantly Increase Horsepower
  • Maximum Possible Spark Advance
  • Not Legal For Sale/Use In CA
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Edelbrock – Complete Sure Seat Valve Spring Kit for Chevy 262-400 V8 1957-95 (Part No.5894)

Complete Sure Seat Valve Spring Kit for Chevy 262-400 V8 1957-95

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$147.99
Complete kit includes retainers and locks. Springs made of highest quality spring wire. Springs precision wound to close tolerances. Includes superior quality steel retainers. Includes 7 degree heat-treated valve stem locks. Retainers and locks are black oxide coated. Non-rotator style: Dyno tested and street proven. Great match to Edelbrock camshaft kit.

Product Features:
  • Complete Kit: Includes Retainers And Locks
  • Springs Made of Highest Quality Spring Wire
  • Springs Precision Wound To Close Tolerances
  • Includes Superior Quality Steel Retainers
  • Includes 7 deg. Heat-Treated Valve Stem Locks
  • Retainers and Locks Black Oxide Coated
  • Dyno Tested And Street Proven
  • Great Match to Edelbrock Camshaft Kit
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Hays – Power Train (Part No.85-114)

Power Train

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$653.99
High burst strength woven lining to withstand heat and higher engine RPM. Heavy-duty sprung hub assembly to allow smooth engagement and steady torque transfer without chatter. Recommended for high horsepower street vehicles in addition to occasional drag strip use.

Product Features:
  • Built As Matched Assembly
  • Exceptional Performance
  • Exceptional Durability
  • Long Term Dependability
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Mr. Gasket – Chrome Plated Steel Crankshaft Pulley (Part No.4976)

Chrome Plated Steel Crankshaft Pulley

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$78.99
Replace your stock black engine pulleys with a pair of chrome plated steel pulleys from Mr. Gasket. The pulleys are highly polished then chrome plated. Designed for small and big block Chevrolet engines with 5/8 inch water pump shaft.

Product Features:
  • Highly Polished For Lasting Beauty
  • Single Groove
  • w/Long Water Pump
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Richmond Gear – RngPnn (Part No.GM85456)

RngPnn

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$185.99
RngPnn

Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.5863)

Ultra Seal: Valve Cover Gasket Set

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$43.99
These are high quality gaskets that works well on those hard to seal applications. The low density fiber & rubber blend gasket material seals those minor head imperfections with a low clamp force. At .312 inch, the extra thickness can also offer slightly more clearance for roller rockers. Ideal for all those high performance applications where you take the valve covers off and on a lot, and sticking is a problem.brbrFits all 1965-2000 Chevy Big Blocks: 366,396,402,427,454 including GM (General Motors) Gen VI Crate Engines like the 502 and 572.

Product Features:
  • These Are A Cork Rubber Blend
  • Extra Thick 5/16 In Creates Positive Seal
  • Also Available In Standard Thickness
  • For OE Replacement And High Performance Apps
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Energy Suspension – Tie Rod Dust Boot (Part No.9.13120R)

Tie Rod Dust Boot

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$5.99
Repair torn and worn-out boots of suspension tie rod ends – without having to buy the entire and expensive tie rod. Adds durability surpassing most OEM rubber boots. Exclusive 5 point sealing action. Choose from four sizes and round or octagon styles. Made of Energy’s Hyper-Flex performance polyurethane for added performance and durability.

Product Features:
  • Easy to Install
  • Superior Material
  • Saves Your Tie Rods
  • Lasts Longer
  • Looks Great
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1980 GMC C1500 Performance and Racing Products

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Popular Flowtech Performance and Racing Products

You’ll find popular Flowtech brand products across Performance Exhaust Products. All are waiting to get your 1980 GMC C1500 back on the road. Some of the top-rated Flowtech products in these categories are:
Real-Seal; Header Gasket
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Real-Seal; Header Gasket
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Performer EPS Intake Manifold for 1955-86 Small-Block Chevy
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Performer EPS Intake Manifold for 1955-86 Small-Block Chevy
Performance Intake Manifolds

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High Performance Transmission Mount for Street & Racing Vehicles
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High Performance Transmission Mount for Street & Racing Vehicles
Performance Engine and Transmission Mounts

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Top-rated Performance and Racing Products for your 1980 GMC C1500 based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Distributor; Street Fire; Chevrolet V8 GM HEI with 4-Pin Module
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Distributor; Street Fire; Chevrolet V8 GM HEI with 4-Pin Module
“Best Distributor I have ever bought, has made a big difference on my small block Chevy. Stronger spark, more powerful combination, which allows no mor”
High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow
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High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow
“Installed in my 95 mustang perfect fit and working better than hopped or expected!!!”
Ultra-Seal Intake Manifold Gasket with Silicone Beading
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Ultra-Seal Intake Manifold Gasket with Silicone Beading
“Can’t go wrong with Mr Gasket”