1980 GMC C6000 Performance Engines

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Keep Your 1980 GMC C6000 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 GMC C6000 looking sharp and performing at its best. At Advance Auto Parts we carry a wide selection of dependable options, including Performance Engine Camshafts and Performance Engine Camshaft and Lifter Kits. 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 GMC C6000 Performance Engine at Advance Auto Parts is around $571.08, with a range that starts at $226.99 and goes up to $1,201.99. With 22 options in stock from one trusted brand, finding the right fit is easy. Popular picks like Magnum 230/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam for Chevrolet Small Block, Xtreme Energy 248/254 Solid Roller Cam for Chevrolet Small Block, and Magnum 236/236 Solid Roller Cam for Chevrolet Small Block start at just $226.99 and offer a great balance of form and function.

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While you’re upgrading or replacing your Performance Engine, don’t forget to check out other key components like Performance Distributors and Performance Radiators. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re here to help you keep your 1980 GMC C6000 in peak condition, inside and out.

Essential 1980 GMC C6000 Performance Engines

Competition Cams – Magnum/Drag Race 253/253 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.12-214-4)

Magnum/Drag Race 253/253 Hydraulic Flat Cam

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$288.99
HYDRAULIC – Magnum: Pro Street/bracket, limited street driving. Intake, gears, 3500+ stall. Racy idle. 10.5:1 compression. OR Drag Race: 3500-4000 stall or 4 speed with 11:1+ compression.

Product Features:
  • HYDRAULIC – Magnum: Pro Street/bracket, limited street driving. Intake, gears, 3500+ stall. Racy idle. 10.5:1 compression. OR Drag Race: 3500-4000 stall or 4 speed with 11:1+ compression.
  • 305/305 Advertised Duration, 253/253 Duration @ .050″, .525″/.525″ Lift, 110 Lobe Separation
  • Valve spring upgrade required
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Competition Cams – Magnum 230/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam for Chevrolet Small Block (Part No.12-212-2)

Magnum 230/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam for Chevrolet Small Block

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$226.99
HYDRAULIC – Magnum: Great for street machines. Needs 2200+ stall, headers and gears. Rough idle.

Product Features:
  • HYDRAULIC – Magnum: Great for street machines. Needs 2200+ stall, headers and gears. Rough idle.
  • 280/280 Advertised Duration, 230/230 Duration @ .050″, .480″/.480″ Lift, 110 Lobe Separation
  • Valve spring upgrade required
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Competition Cams – Magnum/Drag Race 244/244 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit (Part No.CL12-213-3)

Magnum/Drag Race 244/244 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit

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$338.99
SMALL BLOCK CHEVY HYDRAULIC CAM AND LIFTER KIT – Magnum: Street/strip special, 3000 stall, headers, gears, 9.5:1+ compression. Very rough idle. OR Drag Race: 3000+ stall in heavy car with 10:1+ compression.

Product Features:
  • Cam and lifter kit for Small Block Chevy engines
  • CL-Kit includes cam, lifters, assembly lube, instructions and decals
  • HYDRAULIC – Magnum: Street/strip special, 3000 stall, headers, gears, 9.5:1+ compression. Very rough idle. OR Drag Race: 3000+ stall in heavy car with 10:1+ compression.
  • 292/292 Advertised Duration, 244/244 Duration @ .050″, .501″/.501″ Lift, 110 Lobe Separation
  • Valve spring upgrade required
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Competition Cams – Thumpr 227/241 Hydraulic Roller Cam and Lifter Kit (Part No.CL11-600-8)

Thumpr 227/241 Hydraulic Roller Cam and Lifter Kit

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$1166.99
Designed to deliver an aggressive, hard-hitting exhaust note at idle, the Thumpr camshaft series from COMP Cams also delivers excellent horsepower gains and a broad torque curve. A perfect choice for muscle cars and street rods.

Product Features:
  • Early intake valve opening and long exhaust duration create optimum overlap for powerful, hard-hitting exhaust note.
  • Best with aftermarket converters and more rear gear.
  • Three unique cam designs for each application that deliver excellent horsepower gains and broad torque curve; perfect choice for muscle cars and street rods.
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Competition Cams – Mutha’ Thumpr 235/249 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit (Part No.CL12-601-4)

Mutha' Thumpr 235/249 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit

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$963.99
SMALL BLOCK CHEVY HYDRAULIC CAM AND LIFTER KIT – Mutha’ Thumpr: High performance street/strip, needs 9:1 compression, 2500+ stall, intake, gears and headers, rough idle.

Product Features:
  • Cam and lifter kit for Small Block Chevy engines
  • CL-Kit includes cam, lifters, assembly lube, instructions and decals
  • HYDRAULIC – Mutha’ Thumpr: High performance street/strip, needs 9:1 compression, 2500+ stall, intake, gears and headers, rough idle.
  • 287/305 Advertised Duration, 235/249 Duration @ .050″, .489″/.476″ Lift, 107 Lobe Separation
  • Valve spring upgrade required
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Competition Cams – Mutha Thumpr 235/249 Hydraulic Roller Cam/Lifter Kit (Part No.CL11-601-8)

Mutha Thumpr 235/249 Hydraulic Roller Cam/Lifter Kit

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$1166.99
Designed to deliver an aggressive, hard-hitting exhaust note at idle, the Thumpr camshaft series from COMP Cams also delivers excellent horsepower gains and a broad torque curve. A perfect choice for muscle cars and street rods.

Product Features:
  • Early intake valve opening and long exhaust duration create optimum overlap for powerful, hard-hitting exhaust note.
  • Best with aftermarket converters and more rear gear.
  • Three unique cam designs for each application that deliver excellent horsepower gains and broad torque curve; perfect choice for muscle cars and street rods.
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Competition Cams – High Energy 218/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam/Lifter Kit (Part No.CL11-205-3)

High Energy 218/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam/Lifter Kit

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$637.99
BIG BLOCK CHEVY HYDRAULIC CAM AND LIFTER KIT – High Energy: Performance with slight rough idle in 396. Great for heavy towing in 454 c.i.

Product Features:
  • Cam and lifter kit for Big Block Chevy engines
  • CL-Kit includes cam, lifters, assembly lube, instructions and decals
  • HYDRAULIC – High Energy: Performance with slight rough idle in 396. Great for heavy towing in 454 c.i.
  • 268/268 Advertised Duration, 218/218 Duration @ .050″, .485″/.485″ Lift, 110 Lobe Separation
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Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 212/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit (Part No.CL12-234-2)

Xtreme Energy 212/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit

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$305.99
SMALL BLOCK CHEVY HYDRAULIC CAM AND LIFTER KIT – Xtreme Energy: Strong torque thru low end and mid-range, good idle.

Product Features:
  • Cam and lifter kit for Small Block Chevy engines
  • CL-Kit includes cam, lifters, assembly lube, instructions and decals
  • HYDRAULIC – Xtreme Energy: Strong torque thru low end and mid-range, good idle.
  • 256/268 Advertised Duration, 212/218 Duration @ .050″, .447″/.454″ Lift, 110 Lobe Separation
  • Valve spring upgrade required
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Competition Cams – XE Computer Control 206/212 Hydraulic Flat Cam/Lifter Kit (Part No.CL12-249-4)

XE Computer Control 206/212 Hydraulic Flat Cam/Lifter Kit

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$390.99
SMALL BLOCK CHEVY HYDRAULIC CAM AND LIFTER KIT – Xtreme Energy Computer Controlled: Great in throttle body, crossfire or carbureted engine and 305 TPI.

Product Features:
  • Cam and lifter kit for Small Block Chevy engines
  • CL-Kit includes cam, lifters, assembly lube, instructions and decals
  • HYDRAULIC – Xtreme Energy Computer Controlled: Great in throttle body, crossfire or carbureted engine and 305 TPI.
  • 249/260 Advertised Duration, 206/212 Duration @ .050″, .434″/.444″ Lift, 112 Lobe Separation
  • Valve spring upgrade required
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Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 212/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit (Part No.K12-234-2)

Xtreme Energy 212/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit

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$521.99
Featuring a quicker valve opening, the Xtreme Energy camshaft profile provides increased responsiveness and more area under the lift curve than older, slower grinds. Designed to increase performance without sacrificing driveability and creature comforts.

Product Features:
  • Excellent performance in street carbureted applications.
  • More vacuum allows an increase in duration for improved performance and assists power brakes.
  • Quicker opening lobe profiles deliver increased responsiveness and more area under the lift curve.
  • Best performance with aftermarket intake manifolds, headers, lower gear ratios etc.
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Competition Cams – Thumpr 235/249 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit (Part No.K11-601-4)

Thumpr 235/249 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit

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$1011.00
Designed to deliver an aggressive, hard-hitting exhaust note at idle, the Thumpr camshaft series from COMP Cams also delivers excellent horsepower gains and a broad torque curve. A perfect choice for muscle cars and street rods.

Product Features:
  • Early intake valve opening and long exhaust duration create optimum overlap for powerful, hard-hitting exhaust note.
  • Best with aftermarket converters and more rear gear.
  • Three unique cam designs for each application that deliver excellent horsepower gains and broad torque curve; perfect choice for muscle cars and street rods.
See More

Competition Cams – High Energy 206/206 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit (Part No.K12-205-2)

High Energy 206/206 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit

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$1201.99
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.

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 – Magnum 253/253 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit (Part No.K11-214-4)

Magnum 253/253 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit

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$678.99
An older member of the COMP Cams grind family, the Magnum series of camshafts offers excellent performance gains over stock without the added wear and tear associated with more aggressive camshafts.

Product Features:
  • Best with aftermarket torque converters and 9.5:1 compression.
  • Great high RPM power.
  • Easy on valve train parts.
  • Can be used with mild ratio rocker arms and traditional performance valve springs.
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Competition Cams – XE 240/246 Hydraulic Flat Cam/Lifter Kit (Part No.CL11-250-3)

XE 240/246 Hydraulic Flat Cam/Lifter Kit

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$342.99
BIG BLOCK CHEVY HYDRAULIC CAM AND LIFTER KIT – Xtreme Energy: Street/strip, 2800+ stall, rough idle. 9.5:1+ compression.

Product Features:
  • Cam and lifter kit for Big Block Chevy engines
  • CL-Kit includes cam, lifters, assembly lube, instructions and decals
  • HYDRAULIC – Xtreme Energy: Street/strip, 2800+ stall, rough idle. 9.5:1+ compression.
  • 284/296 Advertised Duration, 240/246 Duration @ .050″, .574″/.578″ Lift, 110 Lobe Separation
  • Valve spring upgrade required
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Competition Cams – XE Computer Controlled 206/212 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit (Part No.K12-249-4)

XE Computer Controlled 206/212 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit

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$570.99
Featuring a quicker valve opening, the Xtreme Energy camshaft profile provides increased responsiveness and more area under the lift curve than older, slower grinds. Designed to increase performance without sacrificing driveability and creature comforts.

Product Features:
  • Excellent performance in street fuel injected applications.
  • More vacuum allows an increase in duration for improved performance and assists power brakes.
  • Quicker opening lobe profiles deliver increased responsiveness and more area under the lift curve.
  • Best performance with aftermarket intake manifolds, headers, lower gear ratios etc.
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Competition Cams – XE 250/256 Hydraulic Flat Cam/Lifter Kit (Part No.CL11-254-4)

XE 250/256 Hydraulic Flat Cam/Lifter Kit

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$390.99
Featuring a quicker valve opening, the Xtreme Energy camshaft profile provides increased responsiveness and more area under the lift curve than older, slower grinds. Designed to increase performance without sacrificing driveability and creature comforts.

Product Features:
  • Excellent performance in street carbureted applications.
  • More vacuum allows an increase in duration for improved performance and assists power brakes.
  • Quicker opening lobe profiles deliver increased responsiveness and more area under the lift curve.
  • Best performance with aftermarket intake manifolds, headers, lower gear ratios etc.
See More

Competition Cams – High Energy 206/206 Hydraulic Flat Cam/Lifter Kit (Part No.CL11-202-3)

High Energy 206/206 Hydraulic Flat Cam/Lifter Kit

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$635.99
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.

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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Most Popular Performance Engine Camshafts for 1980 GMC C6000s

Enhance your 1980 GMC C6000 with one of the 4 Performance Engine Camshafts we have in stock, starting at just $226.99.

Competition Cams – Magnum 236/236 Solid Roller Cam for Chevrolet Small Block (Part No.12-702-8)

Magnum 236/236 Solid Roller Cam for Chevrolet Small Block

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$611.99
Street/strip performance. Choppy idle, use 2500+ stall and headers. 9.5:1 compression.

Product Features:
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Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 248/254 Solid Roller Cam for Chevrolet Small Block (Part No.12-772-8)

Xtreme Energy 248/254 Solid Roller Cam for Chevrolet Small Block

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$611.99
Featuring a quicker valve opening, the Xtreme Energy camshaft profile provides increased responsiveness and more area under the lift curve than older, slower grinds. Designed to increase performance without sacrificing driveability and creature comforts, the Xtreme Energy grind family offers gains in torque and horsepower while still delivering adequate vacuum for power brakes and other vacuum dependent accessories. Xtreme Energy camshafts work great in carbureted applications, but offer the best performance with aftermarket intake manifolds, lower gear ratios, headers and free flowing exhaust.

Product Features:
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Competition Cams – Magnum/Drag Race 253/253 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.12-214-4)

Magnum/Drag Race 253/253 Hydraulic Flat Cam

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$288.99
HYDRAULIC – Magnum: Pro Street/bracket, limited street driving. Intake, gears, 3500+ stall. Racy idle. 10.5:1 compression. OR Drag Race: 3500-4000 stall or 4 speed with 11:1+ compression.

Product Features:
  • HYDRAULIC – Magnum: Pro Street/bracket, limited street driving. Intake, gears, 3500+ stall. Racy idle. 10.5:1 compression. OR Drag Race: 3500-4000 stall or 4 speed with 11:1+ compression.
  • 305/305 Advertised Duration, 253/253 Duration @ .050″, .525″/.525″ Lift, 110 Lobe Separation
  • Valve spring upgrade required
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Competition Cams – Magnum 230/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam for Chevrolet Small Block (Part No.12-212-2)

Magnum 230/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam for Chevrolet Small Block

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$226.99
HYDRAULIC – Magnum: Great for street machines. Needs 2200+ stall, headers and gears. Rough idle.

Product Features:
  • HYDRAULIC – Magnum: Great for street machines. Needs 2200+ stall, headers and gears. Rough idle.
  • 280/280 Advertised Duration, 230/230 Duration @ .050″, .480″/.480″ Lift, 110 Lobe Separation
  • Valve spring upgrade required
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Best-Selling 1980 GMC C6000 Performance Engine Camshaft and Lifter Kits

Upgrade your C6000 with one of our 18 best-selling Performance Engine Camshaft and Lifter Kits.

Competition Cams – High Energy 206/206 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit (Part No.K12-205-2)

High Energy 206/206 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit

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$1201.99
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.

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.
See More

Competition Cams – Mutha’ Thumpr 235/249 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit (Part No.CL12-601-4)

Mutha' Thumpr 235/249 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit

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$963.99
SMALL BLOCK CHEVY HYDRAULIC CAM AND LIFTER KIT – Mutha’ Thumpr: High performance street/strip, needs 9:1 compression, 2500+ stall, intake, gears and headers, rough idle.

Product Features:
  • Cam and lifter kit for Small Block Chevy engines
  • CL-Kit includes cam, lifters, assembly lube, instructions and decals
  • HYDRAULIC – Mutha’ Thumpr: High performance street/strip, needs 9:1 compression, 2500+ stall, intake, gears and headers, rough idle.
  • 287/305 Advertised Duration, 235/249 Duration @ .050″, .489″/.476″ Lift, 107 Lobe Separation
  • Valve spring upgrade required
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Competition Cams – Magnum 236/236 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit for Chevrolet Small Block (Part No.K12-326-4)

Magnum 236/236 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit for Chevrolet Small Block

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$873.99
Magnum 236/236 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit for Chevrolet Small Block

Competition Cams – Xtreme 4×4 206/214 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit for Chevrolet Small Block (Part No.K12-231-2)

Xtreme 4x4 206/214 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit for Chevrolet Small Block

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$689.99
Xtreme 4×4 206/214 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit for Chevrolet Small Block

Competition Cams – XE Computer Control 224/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam/Lifter Kit Chevrolet Small Block (Part No.CL12-268-4)

XE Computer Control 224/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam/Lifter Kit Chevrolet Small Block

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$579.99
XE Computer Control 224/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam/Lifter Kit Chevrolet Small Block

Competition Cams – XE Computer Control 212/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam/Lifter Kit Chevrolet Small Block (Part No.CL12-256-4)

XE Computer Control 212/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam/Lifter Kit Chevrolet Small Block

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$579.99
XE Computer Control 212/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam/Lifter Kit Chevrolet Small Block

Competition Cams – Nostalgia Plus 211/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit Chevrolet Small Block (Part No.CL12-670-4)

Nostalgia Plus 211/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit Chevrolet Small Block

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$579.99
Nostalgia Plus 211/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit Chevrolet Small Block

Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 244/252 Solid Flat Cam and Lifter Kit for Chevrolet Small Block (Part No.CL12-678-4)

Xtreme Energy 244/252 Solid Flat Cam and Lifter Kit for Chevrolet Small Block

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$578.99
Xtreme Energy 244/252 Solid Flat Cam and Lifter Kit for Chevrolet Small Block

Competition Cams – XFI 224/231 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit for Chevrolet Small Block (Part No.CL12-366-4)

XFI 224/231 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit for Chevrolet Small Block

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$578.99
XFI 224/231 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit for Chevrolet Small Block

Competition Cams – XE Computer Controlled 206/212 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit (Part No.K12-249-4)

XE Computer Controlled 206/212 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit

from

$570.99
Featuring a quicker valve opening, the Xtreme Energy camshaft profile provides increased responsiveness and more area under the lift curve than older, slower grinds. Designed to increase performance without sacrificing driveability and creature comforts.

Product Features:
  • Excellent performance in street fuel injected applications.
  • More vacuum allows an increase in duration for improved performance and assists power brakes.
  • Quicker opening lobe profiles deliver increased responsiveness and more area under the lift curve.
  • Best performance with aftermarket intake manifolds, headers, lower gear ratios etc.
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Competition Cams – Nostalgia Plus 239/246 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit Chevrolet Small Block (Part No.CL12-672-4)

Nostalgia Plus 239/246 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit Chevrolet Small Block

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$568.99
Nostalgia Plus 239/246 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit Chevrolet Small Block

Competition Cams – XE Computer Control 218/224 Hydraulic Flat Cam/Lifter Kit Chevrolet Small Block (Part No.CL12-262-4)

XE Computer Control 218/224 Hydraulic Flat Cam/Lifter Kit Chevrolet Small Block

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$559.99
XE Computer Control 218/224 Hydraulic Flat Cam/Lifter Kit Chevrolet Small Block

Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 212/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit (Part No.K12-234-2)

Xtreme Energy 212/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit

from

$521.99
Featuring a quicker valve opening, the Xtreme Energy camshaft profile provides increased responsiveness and more area under the lift curve than older, slower grinds. Designed to increase performance without sacrificing driveability and creature comforts.

Product Features:
  • Excellent performance in street carbureted applications.
  • More vacuum allows an increase in duration for improved performance and assists power brakes.
  • Quicker opening lobe profiles deliver increased responsiveness and more area under the lift curve.
  • Best performance with aftermarket intake manifolds, headers, lower gear ratios etc.
See More

Competition Cams – Xtreme 4×4 226/234 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit for Chevrolet Small Block (Part No.CL12-243-3)

Xtreme 4x4 226/234 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit for Chevrolet Small Block

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$501.99
Xtreme 4×4 226/234 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit for Chevrolet Small Block

Competition Cams – Xtreme 4×4 206/214 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit for Chevrolet Small Block (Part No.CL12-231-2)

Xtreme 4x4 206/214 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit for Chevrolet Small Block

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$435.99
Xtreme 4×4 206/214 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit for Chevrolet Small Block

Competition Cams – XE Computer Control 206/212 Hydraulic Flat Cam/Lifter Kit (Part No.CL12-249-4)

XE Computer Control 206/212 Hydraulic Flat Cam/Lifter Kit

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$390.99
SMALL BLOCK CHEVY HYDRAULIC CAM AND LIFTER KIT – Xtreme Energy Computer Controlled: Great in throttle body, crossfire or carbureted engine and 305 TPI.

Product Features:
  • Cam and lifter kit for Small Block Chevy engines
  • CL-Kit includes cam, lifters, assembly lube, instructions and decals
  • HYDRAULIC – Xtreme Energy Computer Controlled: Great in throttle body, crossfire or carbureted engine and 305 TPI.
  • 249/260 Advertised Duration, 206/212 Duration @ .050″, .434″/.444″ Lift, 112 Lobe Separation
  • Valve spring upgrade required
See More

Competition Cams – Magnum/Drag Race 244/244 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit (Part No.CL12-213-3)

Magnum/Drag Race 244/244 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit

from

$338.99
SMALL BLOCK CHEVY HYDRAULIC CAM AND LIFTER KIT – Magnum: Street/strip special, 3000 stall, headers, gears, 9.5:1+ compression. Very rough idle. OR Drag Race: 3000+ stall in heavy car with 10:1+ compression.

Product Features:
  • Cam and lifter kit for Small Block Chevy engines
  • CL-Kit includes cam, lifters, assembly lube, instructions and decals
  • HYDRAULIC – Magnum: Street/strip special, 3000 stall, headers, gears, 9.5:1+ compression. Very rough idle. OR Drag Race: 3000+ stall in heavy car with 10:1+ compression.
  • 292/292 Advertised Duration, 244/244 Duration @ .050″, .501″/.501″ Lift, 110 Lobe Separation
  • Valve spring upgrade required
See More

Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 212/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit (Part No.CL12-234-2)

Xtreme Energy 212/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit

from

$305.99
SMALL BLOCK CHEVY HYDRAULIC CAM AND LIFTER KIT – Xtreme Energy: Strong torque thru low end and mid-range, good idle.

Product Features:
  • Cam and lifter kit for Small Block Chevy engines
  • CL-Kit includes cam, lifters, assembly lube, instructions and decals
  • HYDRAULIC – Xtreme Energy: Strong torque thru low end and mid-range, good idle.
  • 256/268 Advertised Duration, 212/218 Duration @ .050″, .447″/.454″ Lift, 110 Lobe Separation
  • Valve spring upgrade required
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FAQs for 1980 GMC C6000 Performance Engines

What are the best-selling Performance Engines for 1980 GMC C6000s?

Out of 22 Performance Engines that fit 1980 GMC C6000s, the following parts are the top sellers:

What’s the price range for 1980 GMC C6000 Performance Engines?

The prices of Performance Engines for the 1980 GMC C6000 range from $226.99 up to $1,201.99 for the most premium parts.

What is the average price of a Performance Engine for a 1980 GMC C6000?

The average price for Performance Engines for the 1980 GMC C6000 is $571.08. 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 GMC C6000 model years?

Yes, we carry Performance Engines for 10 model years of GMC C6000s between 1979 and 1990. The following model years are the most popular for Performance Engine purchases: 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983, and 1982.

What are the cheapest Performance Engines for my 1980 GMC C6000?

The cheapest 1980 GMC C6000 Performance Engines we carry are:

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Performance Engines for any other 1980 GMC models?

Yes. We stock Performance Engines for 16 other popular 1980 GMC models. Some of the most popular are 1980 Jimmy Performance Engines, 1980 K2500 Performance Engines, 1980 C2500 Performance Engines, 1980 K1500 Performance Engines, and 1980 C1500 Performance Engines.

What types of Performance Engines do you sell for my 1980 GMC C6000?

As of 6/2/26, these are some of the most in-demand types of Performance Engines for a 1980 GMC C6000:

Can I get help with 1980 GMC C6000 Performance Engine orders?

Contact our customer support team by chat or phone, through the help desk page, where you can find instant answers about GMC Performance Engines and more.

What is your return policy for GMC C6000 Performance Engines?

Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new GMC C6000 Performance Engines and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.