1981 Chevrolet El Camino Performance and Racing Products

Essential 1981 Chevrolet El Camino Performance and Racing Products

B & M – Automatic Shifter, StarShifter (Part No.80675)

Automatic Shifter, StarShifter

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$297.99
Features include NHRA/ IHRA reverse lockout, backup light switch, neutral safety switch, polished T-handle. Cable operated for quick installation and accurate shifting. For 2 and 3 speed applications.

Product Features:
  • Base Trims For Custom Fit
  • Cable Operated
  • Quick Installation
  • Accurate Shifting
  • NHRA/IHRA Reverse Lockout Meets Requirements
  • Includes Neutral Safety Switch
  • Polished Aluminum. T-Handle and Cable
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Airaid – Replacement Air Filter (Part No.800-311)

Replacement Air Filter

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$55.99
This AIRAID Direct-Fit Replacement Filter is a drop-in replacement for your vehicle’s stock paper air filter that is designed to improve horsepower and acceleration. The air filter is constructed with multiple layers of filter media and provides significant improvements in air flow and filtration compared to typical replacement filters with the added benefit of being washable and reusable. Why throw money away on a paper filter each time the old one gets dirty when you can upgrade to a serviceable AIRAID Direct-Fit Replacement Filter for often less than the cost of two stock replacements? Installation takes only minutes and is as simple as replacing your stock filter.
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Energy Suspension – Tie Rod Dust Boot (Part No.9.13102R)

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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Energy Suspension – Control Arm Bump Stop Set (Part No.3.9102R)

Control Arm Bump Stop Set

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$14.99
Energy Suspension performance bump stops help cushion a collapsing suspension, preventing bottoming-out and expensive vehicle damage. Hyper-Flex performance polyurethane bump stops for control arms, traction bars, leaf springs, etc. are guaranteed to last longer and operate more efficiently than original rubber stops. The smaller, general purpose bullet shaped snubber is ideal for control arms. the low profile button head is for use when clearance is limited. Our large competition race style bump stops smooth out compression better and have a large reinforced metal plate welded to the mounting plate and molded-in. Each style is specially designed for a perfect and custom fit and each style has it’s own durometer, hardness, characteristics. Energy’s wide selection of bump stops are available in red or black color.

Product Features:
  • Made of Superior Hyper-Flex+ Material
  • Helps Prevent Damage to Control Arm
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FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit (Part No.2903)

Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit

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$15.29
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

Product Features:
  • Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
  • Engineered and manufactured specifically for repair applications
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
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Mallory – Unilite Breakerless Ignition Conversion Kit (Part No.501)

Unilite Breakerless Ignition Conversion Kit

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$113.99
Put an end to high maintenance point ignition systems by installing a proven Mallory Unilite ignition conversion kit. Features at a glance, improves performance and fuel efficiency, easy to install with simple hand tools, reduced maintenance and is available for all popular 12-volt negative ground domestic cars and trucks.

Product Features:
  • Easy Installation
  • Improved Fuel Economy
  • Reduced Maintenance
  • Accurate Timing
  • Improved Performance
  • Provides A Simple Conversion
  • No Moving Parts To Wear Out
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Edelbrock – Victor E; Intake Manifold (Part No.2978)

Victor E; Intake Manifold

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$319.99
For 4500 to 8500 RPM drag race applications. Has deeper and larger plenum than Victor Jr. For standard port location iron and aluminum heads. Extra material allows port matching. Great choice for NHRA super stock classes. Also great for alcohol-fueled applications. Can use 1 or 2 inch spacers to tune performance. EFI fuel injector bosses featured on PN(29785).

Product Features:
  • For 4500 to 8500 RPM Drag Race Applications
  • Has deeper and larger plenum than Victor Jr.
  • For standard port location iron and aluminum heads
  • Extra material allows port matching
  • Great choice for NHRA Super Stock Classes
  • Also great for alcohol-fueled applications
  • Can Use 1 Or 2 in. Spacers To Tune Performance
  • EFI Fuel Injector Bosses featured on PN[29785]
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Edelbrock – Performer-Link Adjustable True-Roller Timing Chain Set (Part No.7810)

Performer-Link Adjustable True-Roller Timing Chain 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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Mr. Gasket – Side Mount Alternator Bracket (Part No.9852)

Side Mount Alternator Bracket

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$22.99
Side mount header bracket. Made from heavy gauge chrome plated steel, these brackets are used to mount the alternator on small block Chevy applications.

Product Features:
  • Heavy gauge
  • Chrome plated steel
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FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.1606)

Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set

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$27.49
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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Energy Suspension – Motor Mount (Part No.3.1115G)

Motor Mount

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$91.99
A true performance application component for cars, trucks, hot rods and racing/competition vehicles – yet designed to be also used for street vehicles. Soft-running enough to absorb vibrations for street use yet rugged for racing use. When required- a torque resistant safety interlock design is used that is comparable in strength to those too hard-running metal mounts. Replaces the original, short lived and typically too-soft rubber mounts and outdates those hard-running metal motor mounts. The popular early style mounts for General Motors vehicles are available in either zinc or chrome metal finishes. Made of Hyper-Flex performance polyurethane. Resistant to under vehicle fluids such as: oils, coolants, road contaminants, etc.

Product Features:
  • Gains Both Performance and Longevity
  • Will Handle Any and All Torque
  • Out Lasts Rubber
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Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal; Oil Pan Gasket (Part No.5884)

Ultra Seal; Oil Pan Gasket

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$30.99
Manufactured from cellulose and 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 where applicable. For OE replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track.

Product Features:
  • Maxi-seal fiber material
  • Superior blow-out resistance
  • High-tensile strength
  • Reduces gasket splitting
  • Graphite non-wicking rubber
  • No cork particles
  • Easy removal for disassembly
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Spectre – Engine Dress Steel Up Kit (Part No.54083)

Engine Dress Steel Up Kit

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$119.99
Spectre’s Engine Dress-Up Kit was designed for the ’58-’86 Chevrolet small block 265-400. This kit includes: stock height baffled covers, chrome T-bar hold downs, chrome PCV breather, chrome breather, chrome oil filler cap, grommets, and a stainless steel braided PCV hose with red/blue Magna-Clamps. Designed for use with OE specifications for fit and function, Spectre products are engineered to perform as good as they look.

Product Features:
  • For Chevrolet small block 265 and 400
  • Kit includes: stock height baffled covers, chrome T-bar hold downs, chrome PCV breather, chrome breather, chrome oil filler cap, grommets, and a stain
  • Designed for use with OE specifications for fit and function
  • Made from high quality material
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Richmond Gear – RngPnn (Part No.GM82C373)

RngPnn

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$191.99
RngPnn

Flowmaster Inc. – Prebent Tailpipes – 3.00 in. Rear Exit – Pair (Part No.15819)

Prebent Tailpipes - 3.00 in. Rear Exit - Pair

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$247.99
Prebent pipe kits. Flowmaster’s 16 gauge mandrel bent pipe kits are designed to fit perfectly onto your vehicle with all the quality and performance that you would expect from Flowmaster.
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MSD Ignition – Rotor; GM HEI Late Model; External Coil Cap (Part No.8427)

Rotor; GM HEI Late Model; External Coil Cap

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$16.99
Rotor assembly for a GM HEI late model with external coil cap Chevy V8 cap-a-dapt. The cap and rotor of any ignition system must be considered maintenance items. Just as you change the oil and filter of your car, you should always replace the cap and rotor as a set. To make things easy, we now offer these cap and rotor replacement kits.

Product Features:
  • Resist Carbon Tracking
  • Max Voltage Transfer
  • Molded From Insulated Material
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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 – Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set for Chevrolet (Part No.7205)

Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set for Chevrolet

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$31.99
Product Features:
  • Designed To Match Port Openings Of Cylinder Heads
  • Excellent Free-Flowing Seal
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MSD Ignition – Distributor Cap; GM HEI; Late Model; External Coil (Part No.8426)

Distributor Cap; GM HEI; Late Model; External Coil

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$35.99
All MSD extra duty distributor caps are designed with performance in mind and are molded from high quality, voltage insulating material and use low resistance terminals.

Product Features:
  • Designed w/Performance In Mind
  • High Quality; Voltage Insulating Material
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Energy Suspension – Control Arm Bushing Set (Part No.3.3105G)

Control Arm Bushing Set

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$109.99
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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Edelbrock – Sure Seat Valve Springs for Chevy 262-400 V8 1957-95 (Part No.5802)

Sure Seat Valve Springs for Chevy 262-400 V8 1957-95

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$60.99
Springs made of highest quality spring wire. Springs precision wound to close tolerances. 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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Dynomax – Header (Part No.85001)

Header

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$132.99
Manufactured and marketed by Tenneco Inc. (NYSE: TEN), DynoMax® Performance Exhaust is a leading brand of dyno-proven exhaust products for muscle cars, pass cars, diesel and gas trucks, Jeeps and sport utility vehicles. DynoMax® products – engineered for “Pure Unadulterated Power” – include complete cat-back and axle-back performance exhaust systems; performance mufflers and the industry exclusive VT valve technology muffler; and a large assortment of accessories and related exhaust products. Each DynoMax® product has the benefits of worldwide global engineering resources. The DynoMax® brand is backed by an aggressive marketing program, including a national events program; easy-to-use website and digital and printed catalog; in-depth technical and installation information and tech line; and advertising program.Product Features:
  • Dynomax® Performance Exhaust, a leading performance exhaust brand built on over 20 years of market leadership. Each and every Dynomax® product is backed by engineers who know what you want and expect out of a performance exhaust product.
  • Hardware and accessories provide OE-style features and design for greater durability for longer service life
  • Hardware and accessories provide OE-style fit and finish for easy use and installation
  • Hardware and accessories are manufactured to work seamlessly with all Dynomax® performance parts, making installation quick and easy
  • Hardware and accessories are manufactured from premium steel to provide greater durability
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Weiand – Pro-Street; Supercharger Kit (Part No.6532-1)

Pro-Street; Supercharger Kit

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$3489.99


Product Features:
  • Gain 100 To 175 Plus Horsepower
  • Full Time Power Every Time You Hit The Gas
  • w/No Lag
  • Increases Torque For Heavy Cars/Towing App.
  • Various Snout Lengths For Different V-Belt Arngm.
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MSD Ignition – Crank Trigger Kit; Small Block Chevy; 8? CT Wheel (Part No.8615)

Crank Trigger Kit; Small Block Chevy; 8? CT Wheel

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$429.99
For a long time, racers have known that one of the best things to do to an engine to improve its performance is to stabilize the ignition timing. The MSD flying magnet crank trigger system does exactly that by using magnets embedded in an aluminum wheel. The MSD flying magnet crank trigger uses four magnets secured in the aluminum trigger wheel that pass by a stationary non-magnetic pick-up to trigger the ignition. This flying magnet design produces accurate trigger signals and the non-magnetic pick-up cannot be false triggered. Each flying magnet crank trigger includes a two-piece mounting bracket for the non-magnetic pick-up that in most cases will work on either the passenger side or driver’s side of the engine (the SB Chrysler and SB Ford brackets mount on only one side). The adjustable bracket provides a wide range of timing adjustment and spacers are included. These systems will trigger MSD 6, 7, 8 and 10 series ignitions and all MSD timing accessories.

Product Features:
  • 8 in. Diameter
  • Absolutely the most accurate way to trigger the ignition.
  • The non-magnetic pickup cannot be false triggered.
  • Powerful magnets are embedded in a billet aluminum trigger wheel.
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Mr. Gasket – Alternator (Part No.5122)

Alternator

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$266.99
Quality chrome plated and remanufactured to exceed OEM specifications for maximum dependability. Tested and output rated at 60 amps.

Product Features:
  • Exceeds OEM specifications
  • Output rated to 60 amps
  • Remanufactured
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Spectre – Pulley (Part No.4388)

Pulley

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$52.99
Spectre’s high quality crankshaft, alternator and engine pulley sets are designed to help dress up your engine compartment. All of our pulleys are designed to work in OE applications and with the OE style serpentine or v-belt configuration.

Product Features:
  • Triple chrome-plated steel
  • Single belt groove
  • 6-3/4 In. diameter-note: identify the water pump by looking at the distance between it and the timing cover, short water pumps are almost touching the
  • Easy to install
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Edelbrock – Pushrod Set for S/B Chevy (Part No.9629)

Pushrod Set for S/B Chevy

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$187.99


Product Features:
  • Case-Hardened Tubing
  • Surface Hardening
  • Welded Ends
  • 0.3125 in. Diameter
  • Use with or without Hardened Steel Guideplates
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Spectre – Water Neck; Chevy (Part No.4727)

Water Neck; Chevy

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$59.99
Spectre’s vertical Chevrolet V8 water neck is designed to give you a water neck for your Chevy V8 engine when running a custom cooling system that needs a vertical water neck. This water neck has a chrome plated finish for a lasting look that fits great. This water neck includes the bolts and sealing O-ring.

Product Features:
  • Fits Chevy V8 engines
  • Vertical water neck for custom cooling systems
  • Includes bolts and sealing O-ring
  • Chrome plated Easy to install
  • Chrome plated
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Popular 1981 Chevrolet El Camino Performance and Racing Products Categories

1981 Chevrolet El Camino Performance and Racing Products

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Popular B & M Performance and Racing Products

You’ll find popular B & M brand products across Performance Shifters. All are waiting to get your 1981 Chevrolet El Camino back on the road. Some of the top-rated B & M products in these categories are:
Automatic Shifter, Megashifter
from $461.99
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Automatic Shifter, Megashifter
Performance Shifters
Automatic Shifter, StarShifter
from $297.99
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Automatic Shifter, StarShifter
Performance Shifters
Automatic Shifter, Unimatic Shifter
from $259.99
(3)
Automatic Shifter, Unimatic Shifter
Performance Shifters

Top-Rated Mr. Gasket Performance and Racing Products


If Mr. Gasket are what you’re looking for, our inventory holds plenty. We stock Mr. Gasket brand Performance and Racing Products for your 1981 Chevrolet El Camino, and some of our most reviewed Mr. Gasket parts include:
Exhaust Gasket Set
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Exhaust Gasket Set
Performance Exhaust Manifold Gaskets
Ultra Seal; Valve Cover Gasket Set
from $25.99
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Ultra Seal; Valve Cover Gasket Set
Performance Engine Valve Cover Gasket Sets
Fuel Pump Block-Off Plate
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Fuel Pump Block-Off Plate
Performance Fuel Pumps

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What are the most purchased Performance and Racing Products for the 1981 Chevrolet El Camino?

Out of 229 Performance and Racing Products for the 1981 Chevrolet El Camino, the most popular in our inventory are:
Transmission Mount
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Transmission Mount
Performance Engine and Transmission Mounts
Distributor Cap And Rotor Kit
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Distributor Cap And Rotor Kit
Performance Distributor Cap and Rotor Kits

What are the top-rated 1981 Chevrolet El Camino Performance and Racing Products?

Top-rated Performance and Racing Products for your 1981 Chevrolet El Camino based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Distributor; Street Fire; Chevrolet V8 GM HEI with 4-Pin Module
from $259.99
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Distributor; Street Fire; Chevrolet V8 GM HEI with 4-Pin Module
“Bought this distributor for my 350. Runs like a champ now, and is very responsive.”
Mechanical Fuel Pump
from $144.99
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Mechanical Fuel Pump
“Used it in my 1930 hot rod.”
Intake Manifold Gasket for 1958-1986 Small-Block Chevy
from $26.99
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Intake Manifold Gasket for 1958-1986 Small-Block Chevy
“Edlebrock gasket is what I needed, they had in stock! Ordered online and picked up at the counter”