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$258.99

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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$27.49

These grade 5 hex head bolts are black coated plated for protection and appearance. Hardened flat washers provide uniform torque and prevent galling on aluminum manifolds.

Product Features:

Assures Accurate Torque App
Prevents Galling Manifold
Grade 5 Material
Black Oxide Coasted

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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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$17.79

Big Block Chevrolet tubular head dowel, .638/.639 inch o.d. (outer diameter) by 1/2 inch. Packaged two per set. These hard to find dowel pins are precision machined then case hardened for accurate alignment in engine assembly.

Product Features:

Precision Machined
Case Hardened
Give Accurate Alignment
2 Per Set

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$74.99

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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$42.49

Manufactured from cellulose/nitrile composition gasket material. A black latex rubber coating is applied to outside of gasket to help seal minor oil pan rail irregularities and eliminate the possibility of oil leakage. Provides excellent sealing and durability. Complete with molded rubber front/rear oil pan seals. For original equipment replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track.

Product Features:

Manufactured from cellulose/nitrile rubber composition gasket material
Provides excellent sealing and durability
Complete with molded rubber front/rear oil pan end seals where applicable
For OE replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track use
Graphite Non-Wicking Rubber
No Cork Particles
Easy Removal For Disassembly

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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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Designed to open at 180 degrees every time, regardless of engine rpm, and it’s high-flow design and brass and copper construction eliminate the damaging effects of cycling when you’re stuck in stop-and-go traffic. It includes the rubber gasket and has a pressure relief valve.

Product Features:

Opens sooner than stock at 180 degrees
High flow design for performance applications
Includes rubber o-ring seal/gasket
Incorporates pressure relief valve

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

Product Features:

Fluoroelastomer compound combines optimum resistance to heat, oils and abrasion for longivity.
Optimizes performance under high crankcase vacuum conditions, elevated temperatures and high RPM levels.
Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.

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$75.99

Finish your custom engine job with these show quality grade 5 chromed 12-point bolts, includes AN washers which have no exposed shoulder for a professional appearance. Includes (12) 3/8-16 x 1 inch bolts with (12) 3/8 inch AN washers.

Product Features:

Chrome plated
Grade 8
12-point head
AN washers with no exposed shoulder for a professional appearance

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$544.99

The Holeshot Converter is a very good choice for the typical street machine that is looking for better launch capability and more strength. With a furnace brazed turbine, new turbine hub and dual pattern drive lugs on some GM Holeshots.

Product Features:

Furnace Brazed Impeller
Steel Alloy Pump Drive Tube
Heavy Duty Needle Bearing
Between Stator and Turbine
Furnace Brazed Turbine

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$64.99

Mr. Gasket Ultra-Seal Head Gaskets are a five layer (graphite core/perforated steel outer layers) composite construction. The graphite core has excellent thermoconductivity (transfers heat) away from hot spots in head preventing gasket burn-out. They provide excellent stability, compressibility and high temperature endurance. A high temperature silicone coating ensures sealing of engine fluids. Compatible with cast iron or aluminum heads, they will not brinell (indent) aluminum cylinder heads. Suitable for high performance street, drag race and oval track use. Sold individually.brbrGasket Bore 3.870 inch, Compressed thickness 0.028 inch

Product Features:

Five layer (graphite core/perforated steel outer layers) composite construction
Graphite core has excellent thermo-conductivity-transfers heat away from hot spots in head preventing gasket burn-out
Provides excellent stability, compressibility and high temperature endurance
Coated with high temperature silicone to ensure sealing of engine fluids
Will not brinell (indent) aluminum cylinder heads
For high performance street, drag race and oval track use
Compatible w/High Octane Fuel
Compatible With Exotic Fuel

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Spectre’s Oldsmobile V8 water neck fits Oldsmobile 330, 350, 425 and 455 engines. This water neck has been designed around the OEM specifications and has a chrome plated finish for a lasting look that fits great. This water neck has an additional by-pass hose connection and includes the bolts.

Product Features:

Fits Oldsmobile 330, 350, 425 and 455 engines
Chrome plated
Bolts included
Designed for OEM fit
Easy to install
O-ring/gasket not included

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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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$94.99

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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$412.99

These COMP Cams Ultra-Gold Aluminum Roller Rocker Arms with a 3/8″ stud diameter and 1.6 ratio are designed for Chevrolet V8 265-400 applications. The new modern design features of these Ultra-Gold Rockers are proven to withstand extremely aggressive spring pressure and valve lift. Designed specifically for high performance street and race engines, the Ultra-Gold Aluminum Rocker Arms are precision CNC-machined to strict tolerances. Developed to meet the demands of professional engine builders, these rockers include features never before possible in an aluminum rocker arm.

Product Features:

CNC-machined, lightweight design removes weight and yields unrivaled quality and ratio accuracy
Designed for high performance street and race engines
Precision-sorted trunion bearings withstand elevated valve spring pressure and valve lift
Additional clearance, up to 1.650″ O.D. valve spring

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Edelbrock camshafts are matched to Edelbrock Total Power Package components for proven performance, taking the guesswork out of camshaft selection. They are compatible with OEM or Edelbrock hydraulic roller tappets which reduce friction, virtually eliminate break-in problems, and permit higher valve velocities for increased performance. Designed to work with Torker II manifolds for performance from 2500 to 6500 RPM, these camshafts are ideal for high-performance street, drag or marine applications. Torker-Plus cams have a slightly rough idle and are not suitable for trucks or towing applications. Hydraulic flat tappet lifters are included with each camshaft.

Product Features:

Designed for 2500 to 6500 Performance
Designed for Hi-Perf Street; Drag or Marine Use
Matched to Edelbrock Torker II Intakes
Includes Hydraulic Lifters and Assembly Lube
Dyno Matched/Street Proven Performance
Take The Guesswork Out Of Camshaft Selection

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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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Ultra-Seal intake manifold gaskets are manufactured from cellulose/nitrile composition gasket material. Provides excellent sealing and durability. Incorporates Silicone beading around each intake and water outlet port to provide additional sealing strength on both sides of each gasket. No gasket sealer required. For OE replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track use. Includes manifold end seals and distributor gasket.

Product Features:

Manufactured from cellulose/nitrile composition gasket material
Provides excellent sealing and durability
Silicone beading on both sides of each gasket
Complete with manifold end seals and distributor gasket
For OE replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track use
Creates Tight Leak proof Seal

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Product Features:

Designed for 1986-91 Tuned Port Injection 5.7L Small-Block Chevy Corvette engines originally equipped with center bolt valve covers
Flat Tappet Camshaft Type
60cc combustion chamber with 165cc intake port
Intake valve measures 2.02 and the exhaust measures 1.60
Sold as one complete head

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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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$126.99

Single Outer Valve Springs from COMP Cams allow you to build the perfect spring assembly for your application. The valve spring creation process is far more involved than most people realize. Selecting the right metal stock and creating the best design is not done by chance. COMP Cams has developed a process that creates the highest quality valve spring available. The result is a product that meets and exceeds the expectations of today’s engine builders and racers.

Product Features:

Seat pressure: 105 lbs. @ 1.700″, Open Pressure: 273 lbs. @ 1.250″
O.D.: 1.254″, I.D.: .880″
Single valve springs with damper
Approximately .490″ max lift at recommended installed height

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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 black oxide coated. 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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$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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Valve spring retainers for use OE cast iron heads. Superior quality heat-treated steel. Machined for strength with black oxide finish. Finish ensures rust and corrosion protection.

Product Features:

Valve Spring Retainers for Use OE Cast Iron Heads
Superior Quality Heat-Treated Steel
Machined for Strength with Black Oxide Finish
Finish Ensures Rust and Corrosion Protection

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Mr. Gasket Performance Gaskets are a low density material that conforms well to irregular flange surfaces and has very good crush resistance at high flange pressures. Intended for sealing gasoline, oils, water and coolant in applications up to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.brbrThis Mr. Gasket Performance Timing Cover Gasket Kit includes the timing cover gasket and water pump gasket for your Gen IV or Gen V Chevy 396,402,427,454 Big Block.

Product Features:

Includes Timing Cover Gasket and Water Pump Gaskets
Won’t shrink or stick and provide an airtight leak proof seal
Engineered specifically for big block Chevys and ideal for high performance and race applications
Ensures optimum torque retention ideal crush resistance and excellent sheer strength using minimal clamp force yet still releases easily

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If you are changing your camshaft or replacing the timing set, make sure to replace this seal at the same time! Made from Nitrile rubber.

Product Features:

Nitrile Rubber And High Density Cork
Will Not Shrink Or Stick

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Edelbrock part #6998 Front Timing Cover Gasket set for Big-Block Chevy. Includes front cover gasket and front seal.

Product Features:

Includes replacement timing cover and water pump gaskets and the crank oil seal for big block Chevrolet engines
Features a tough, scuff-resistant silicone rubber coating
Helps in sealing without the engine warming up
Reduces fluid migration through the gasket
Resists fatigue

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Competition Cams – CAMSHAFT, SBC 284 XTREME ENERGY HYDRAULIC 1 EA (Part No.12-250-3)

Mr. Gasket – Super Intake Manifold Bolts (Part No.6080)

FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.1603)

Mr. Gasket – Cylinder Head Dowel Pins (Part No.4377)

Edelbrock – Performer-Link Adjustable True-Roller Timing Chain Set (Part No.7810)

Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Oil Pan Gasket (Part No.5885)

Competition Cams – Magnum 7.800" Long, .080" Wall, 3/8" Diameter Pushrod Set (Part No.7513-16)

Mr. Gasket – Tstat (Part No.6368)

FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit (Part No.2918)

Mr. Gasket – Intake Bolt Kit (Part No.5003)

B & M – Torque Converter, Holeshot 2000 (Part No.70417)

Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Head Gasket (Part No.5780G)

Spectre – Water Neck; Olds (Part No.4733)

Weiand – Action Plus Water Pumps (Part No.9208P)

Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Competition Screw-In Rocker Arm Studs (Part No.1075)

Competition Cams – Ultra-Gold ARC Rocker Set w/ 1.6 Ratio for Chevrolet Small Block w/ 3/8" Stud (Part No.19002-16)

Edelbrock – Torker-Plus Camshaft Kit for 1957-1986 Small-Block Chevy 283-400 V8 (Part No.5002)

FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Intake Manifold Gasket Set (Part No.1208-2)

Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Intake Gasket (Part No.5818)

Edelbrock – Performer Small-Block Chevy Cylinder Head Hydraulic Flat Tappet (Part No.60879)

Edelbrock – Performer Small-Block Chevy Cylinder Head 64cc Hydraulic Flat Tappet (Part No.60909)

Competition Cams – Set of 16 Single Springs w/ 1.254" O.D., 1.254" I.D., 1.700" Installed Height (Part No.981-16)

Edelbrock – Sure Seat Valve Springs for Ford 429/460 V8 1969-1987 (Part No.5767)

Edelbrock – Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16) (Part No.9730)

Edelbrock – Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16) (Part No.9721)

Mr. Gasket – Timing Cover Gasket Set (Part No.94)

Mr. Gasket – Timing Cover Seal (Part No.17)

Edelbrock – Front Timing Cover Gasket Set #6998 For Big-Block Chevy, With Front Seal (Part No.6998)

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