1981 Chevrolet Corvette Engine Parts

Essential 1981 Chevrolet Corvette Engine Parts

Felpro – Lower Oil Pan Gasket Set: PermaDry Molded Rubber, 1 Piece Set (Part No.OS 30703 R)

Lower Oil Pan Gasket Set: PermaDry Molded Rubber, 1 Piece Set

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$69.99
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • DESIGNED FOR IMPERFECT SEALING SURFACES — Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment to help seal imperfect sealing surfaces
  • ENGINEERED TO PERFORM — Proprietary cork-rubber formulation
  • SUPERIOR SEAL — Highly conformable to accommodate for the imperfect sealing surfaces
  • EVERY PART FOR THE REPAIR — Fel-Pro gasket sets include every part needed for the repair unless otherwise noted
  • REAL-WORLD TESTED — Parts are tested on-vehicle and validated to ensure optimal performance on the road
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Sealed Power – Engine Valve Spring Retainer Keeper (Part No.VK-291)

Engine Valve Spring Retainer Keeper

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$0.65
Sealed Power« parts provide innovative designs, use leading edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.
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Sealed Power – Engine Rocker Arm Kit (Part No.R-826)

Engine Rocker Arm Kit

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$3.49
Sealed Power parts provide innovative designs, use leading-edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.

Product Features:
  • Complete rocker arm assembly
  • 1 Arm
  • 1 Ball
  • 1 Nut
  • Utilizes ISO & QS certified manufacturing
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National – Multi Purpose Seal (Part No.100470)

Multi Purpose Seal

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$28.99
National® has built a reputation as one of the most respected names in the industry. We have offered premium sealing solutions for more than 75 years. Our design team keeps pace with the industry and provides advanced solutions for today’s vehicles.

Product Features:
  • Design type: spring loaded; multi-lip
  • Temperature range: -100°F to 450°F / -73°C to 232°
  • Excellent dry running capabilities
  • Low coefficient of friction
  • Delivers quality and reliable performance for every type of repair
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Sealed Power – Engine Camshaft Bearing Set (Part No.1750M)

Engine Camshaft Bearing Set

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$60.99
Sealed Power® parts provide innovative designs, use leading edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.

Product Features:
  • Steel-backed Babbitt lining material
  • Used in automotive and high-performance
  • Babbitt is designed to perform under extreme loads w/o damaging other engine parts
  • Babbitt is more environmentally friendly than other material
  • ISO & QS certified manufacturing
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Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Oil Pan Stud Kit (Part No.6316)

Ultra Seal: Oil Pan Stud Kit

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$75.99
The black finish grade 5 bolts have a bullet tip to make installation easy. The zinc plated self-locking nuts give uniform clamping for a positive seal.

Product Features:
  • Bullet Tip Design
  • Aid Alignment and Installation
  • Grade 5 Studs w/ Black Finish
  • Zinc Plated Self-Locking Nuts
  • Assures Positive Gasket Seal
  • The Professionals Choice
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Imperial – Ultra-Cool Engine Oil Cooler Kit (Part No.240457)

Ultra-Cool Engine Oil Cooler Kit

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$167.99
Product Features:
  • Size: 3/4 in. x 10 in. x 12-1/4 in.
  • Medium duty applications
  • All except Chevrolet V8 applications
  • Two-pass design for increased cooling
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Sealed Power – Engine Piston Set (Part No.8KH423DCP 30)

Engine Piston Set

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$190.99
Sealed Power® parts provide innovative designs, use leading edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.

Product Features:
  • Hypereutectic
  • Made w/exclusive FM425 material for excellent strength & scuff resistance – allows tighter bore and improves sealing for less blow-by
  • Sophisticated “barrel” profiles help optimize oil wedge between skirt and wall.
  • Piston skirts protected by next-gen DUROSHIELD« coating.
  • TAC┐ ring groove geometry
  • Weight matched to +/- 2 grams.
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Felpro – Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.VS 30055 R)

Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set

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$31.49
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • DESIGNED FOR IMPERFECT SEALING SURFACES — Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment to help seal imperfect sealing surfaces
  • ENGINEERED TO PERFORM — Proprietary cork-rubber formulation
  • SUPERIOR SEAL — Highly conformable to accommodate for the imperfect sealing surfaces
  • EVERY PART FOR THE REPAIR — Fel-Pro gasket sets include every part needed for the repair unless otherwise noted
  • REAL-WORLD TESTED — Parts are tested on-vehicle and validated to ensure optimal performance on the road
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Sealed Power – Engine Piston (Part No.WH661CP 30)

Engine Piston

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$53.99
Sealed Power® parts provide innovative designs, use leading edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.

Product Features:
  • Helps improve cylinder sealing for less blow-by
  • Retains standard ring gaps in top groove
  • DUROSHIELD« skirt-coated piston
  • Moly-graphite coating extends engine life
  • Reduces friction for higher fuel economy
  • Prevents damage from inadequate lubrication on start-up
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Felpro – Engine Gasket Set (Part No.FS 7733 SH-2)

Engine Gasket Set

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$69.99
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • Full Sets contain all the gaskets and seals necessary for a complete engine overhaul
  • Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
  • Engineered for the sealing repair environment
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
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Melling – Stock Replacement OE Type Oil Pump (Part No.M-45)

Stock Replacement OE Type Oil Pump

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$186.99
Melling oil pumps provide dependable performance every time in every application. Every Melling oil pump is engineered and assembled to the highest production standards from high quality materials. All Melling oil pumps use the latest in gear and gerotor

Product Features:
  • Manufactured from high quality materials for consistent durable wear
  • Precision engineered for optimum fit and function
  • Designed for long-life and worry-free performance
  • Melling oil pumps are tested for pressure and flow under operating conditions to ensure quality
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Mr. Gasket – Precision Timing Tape (Part No.1588)

Precision Timing Tape

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$21.79
Precision timing tape can be used on a factory balancer to create HP through accurate timing, and makes setting valve lash simple.

Product Features:
  • 6 3¿4″ diameter
  • 6 3┐4″ diameter
  • 305, 350 cu. in. 1969-93
  • Increased Performance
  • Set Valve Lash At Proper Time
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Sealed Power – Engine Rocker Arm Nut (Part No.MR-1751)

Engine Rocker Arm Nut

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$0.95
Sealed Power« parts provide innovative designs, use leading edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.
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Carquest Premium – Engine Oil Filler Cap: 10105, Screw On, Direct Fit, Provides Tight Seal, 1 Pack (Part No.10105)

Engine Oil Filler Cap: 10105, Screw On, Direct Fit, Provides Tight Seal, 1 Pack

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$6.49
Manufactured from high quality components by an OE Supplier. Proper fit and sealing prevents oil loss. Designed to OEM specifications. High quality finish is designed to compliment the engine compartment appearance.

Product Features:
  • Provides proper seal to ensure leak prevention
  • Stops engine blow by
  • High quality construction
  • Meets all OEM specifications
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Cloyes Performance – Quick Button Two-piece Timing Cover (Part No.9-221)

Quick Button Two-piece Timing Cover

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$208.99
QUICK BUTTON Aluminum Two-Piece Timing Cover for Most Timing Chain Systems (Excluding QUICK ADJUST). Includes Fully Rollerized Endplay Adjustable Cam Button. A Perfect Compliment to Your HEX-A-JUST Timing Set for Easy Access Camshaft Timing Adjustments.

Product Features:
  • QUICK BUTTON Aluminum Two-Piece Timing Cover for Most Timing Chain Systems (Excluding QUICK ADJUST)
  • Includes Fully Rollerized Endplay Adjustable Cam Button
  • A Perfect Complement to Your HEX-A-JUST Timing Set for Easy Access Camshaft Timing Adjustments.
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Felpro – Engine Timing Cover Repair Sleeve (Part No.16205)

Engine Timing Cover Repair Sleeve

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$11.29
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • Engine$aver Hardware cost-saving application
  • Repairs worn sealing surfaces to assure a leak free repair
  • Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Engineered and manufactured specifically for repair applications
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
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Felpro – Engine Conversion Gasket Set (Part No.CS 8180-1)

Engine Conversion Gasket Set

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$26.49
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • Conversion Sets (CS) provide every gasket for lower engine work – add a Head Set (HS) for complete engine overhaul work
  • Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
  • Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Validated for fit, form and function
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
  • Includes all the parts necessary to complete the repair unless otherwise noted
  • Includes all the parts necessary to complete the repair unless otherwise noted
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ARP Auto Racing – ARP Rocker Arm Stud Kit (Part No.234-7201)

ARP Rocker Arm Stud Kit

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$99.99
ARP rocker studs are concentric within .005″, extra-large radius base offers greater resistance to flex. Note: To be used ONLY with ARP’s patented Perma-Loc adjusters. Made of 8740 chrome moly forgings and heat-treated to 180,000 PSI. Tip ground flush for optimum adjuster seating.

Product Features:
  • 7/16″-14 Thread Size(s)
  • .700″ Thread Length
  • 8740 Chromoly
  • 1.75″ Effective Stud Length
  • Set of 16
  • .800″ Adjuster Thread Depth
  • 3/8″-24 Shank Diameter and Thread
  • 3/8″ Typical Small Block Application
  • Black Oxide
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Felpro – Engine Gasket Set (Part No.FS 7733 PT-2)

Engine Gasket Set

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$74.99
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • Full Sets contain all the gaskets and seals necessary for a complete engine overhaul
  • Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
  • Engineered for the sealing repair environment
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
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Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 212/218 Hydraulic Roller Cam and Lifter Kit Chevrolet Small Block (Part No.CL12-412-8)

Xtreme Energy 212/218 Hydraulic Roller Cam and Lifter Kit Chevrolet Small Block

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$1097.99
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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Edelbrock – Signature Series Valve Covers: Small Block Chevy 262-400 1959-86, Chrome Steel (Part No.4649)

Signature Series Valve Covers: Small Block Chevy 262-400 1959-86, Chrome Steel

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$72.99
The Edelbrock #4649 Signature Series Valve Covers are designed for Chevrolet 262-400 ’59-86 applications. Engineered for function and styled for great looks, Signature Series valve covers have stock-style breather baffles that prevent oil passage to the PCV valve. These quality valve covers accept all emissions equipment, including PCV valve holes. Rubber grommets for the breather and PCV valve holes are included. Matching breathers sold separately.

Product Features:
  • Small Block Chevy 262-400 1959-86
  • Tall
  • Chrome Steel
  • Set Of Two
  • Rubber Grommets For Breather
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Felpro – Cylinder Head Gasket Set (Part No.HS 7733 PT-8)

Cylinder Head Gasket Set

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$71.99
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
  • Contains all the parts needed to complete the repair unless otherwise noted
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Sealed Power – Engine Piston Ring Set (Part No.E-251KC 60)

Engine Piston Ring Set

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$71.99
Sealed Power« parts provide innovative designs, use leading edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.

Product Features:
  • Chrome plated ring face
  • Increases wear resistance in dirty air conditions
  • State-of-the-art manufacturing
  • Exacting tolerances
  • Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
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Cardone – Engine Control Module (Part No.77-6430)

Engine Control Module

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$126.99
CARDONE Remanufactured Electronic and Powertrain Control Modules are designed to meet or exceed O.E. performance. Reverse engineering provides insight into how and why the unit originally failed, allowing our engineers to identify and correct original design weaknesses. All critical components are re-soldered or replaced at our Philadelphia manufacturing plant, and each unit is 100% computer tested to ensure reliability. CARDONE is committed to getting your vehicle back to peak performance.

Product Features:
  • Tested with automated computer equipment or bench-tested, depending on application, to ensure functionality.
  • Re-soldering of critical components ensures superior electrical connections. This prevents intermittent failures and leads to longer product life.
  • On-car vehicle validation is done to test durability and performance.
  • As a remanufactured Original Equipment part, this unit guarantees a perfect vehicle fit.
  • Our remanufacturing process is earth-friendly, as it reduces the energy and raw material needed to make a new part by 80%.
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Mr. Gasket – Cam Bolt Lock Plate Kit (Part No.948G)

Cam Bolt Lock Plate Kit

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$18.09
Mr. Gasket cam locking plates feature a steel retainer plate designed to secure the cam gear bolts from coming loose and backing out, preventing costly engine damage. Retainer plate fits under bolt heads allowing tabs to be bent against hex head flats creating a secure positive lock.

Product Features:
  • Black oxide finished steel
  • Includes (3) grade 5 bolts & locking plate
  • Fits Chevrolet Small and Big Block without OE roller cam
  • Tabs bend up around bolt head to secure
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Mr. Gasket – Woodruff Key (Part No.984G)

Woodruff Key

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$30.19
Short style. The offset cam and crankshaft key is another method to increase torque and horsepower within the operating range you select.

Product Features:
  • Increases Low-End Torque
  • Increases Mid-Range Horsepower
  • Reduces Low-End Torque
  • Increases Top-End Horsepower
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Cloyes Performance – High Performance Timing Set (Part No.9-3673TX9Z)

High Performance Timing Set

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$389.99
Billet Crankshaft Sprocket Has Nine Keyways for +/- 8 Degrees Adjustability. Both Billet Steel Sprockets are Heat Treated for Durability. TRUE Roller 0.250″ Roller Diameter “Z” Chain for Reduced Friction. “Z” Chain Approximately 33% Overall Increased Strength Over the Standard High Performance Chain. “Z” Chain Featuring a Press Fit Center Link design that Increases Load Distribution with Heat Treated and Processed Links to Maximize Ultimate Breaking Strength while Remaining Ductile for Toughness and Pre-stressed to Increase Fatigue Life. Includes Captured Needle Camshaft Sprocket Thrust Bearing to Minimize Block Thrust Surface Friction. 3-Piece Sets Hand-Matched to Qualify the Correct Center Distance and Minimize Runout. Includes Captured Needle Camshaft Sprocket Thrust Bearing to Minimize Block Thrust Surface Friction. 3-Piece Sets Hand-Matched to Qualify the Correct Center Distance and Minimize Runout.

Product Features:
  • The complete kits, which meet or exceed OEM performance requirements, ensure a quiet and maintenance-free experience
  • Cloyes parts are CAD designed and manufactured using premium materials. Each part is extensively tested and measured for function, fitment, and durability to ensure optimal performance
  • Cloyes Timing Kits may include camshaft sprockets, crankshaft sprockets, timing chains, tensioners, and guides
  • Refer to our online catalog for detailed application-specific information
  • Keep your engine’s valve train in perfect time with Cloyes, the world leader in timing drive systems.
  • High Performance Timing Set, Race Billet, w/ “Z” Chain, 9-Keyway Crank Sprocket, 1 Bolt, 4 Sensor Hub
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Popular 1981 Chevrolet Corvette Engine Parts Categories

1981 Chevrolet Corvette Engine Parts

You count on your 1981 Chevrolet Corvette to run right. That means taking care of it with regular maintenance, necessary repairs, and the right parts. Advance Auto Parts can help with all of that thanks to our extensive inventory of trusted Engine Parts. With 313 Engine Parts ranging in price from $0.43 to $5,984.99, you’re sure to find everything you need for your 1981 Chevrolet Corvette.

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FAQs for 1981 Chevrolet Corvette Engine Parts

What are the most purchased Engine Parts for the 1981 Chevrolet Corvette?

Out of 313 Engine Parts for the 1981 Chevrolet Corvette, the most popular in our inventory are:
Engine Valve Lifter
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Top-rated Engine Parts for your 1981 Chevrolet Corvette based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Engine Long Block; Chev 350 64-85 H.P. Mid-Drss
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Harmonic Balancer Assembly
“good”