1981 Chevrolet Impala Performance Drivetrains
Keep Your 1981 Chevrolet Impala in Top Shape with Quality Performance Drivetrains
Whether you’re repairing or upgrading your Performance Drivetrain, using high-quality parts is key to keeping your 1981 Chevrolet Impala looking sharp and performing at its best. At Advance Auto Parts we carry a wide selection of dependable options, including Performance Ring and Pinions and Performance Posi Units and Components. 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 1981 Chevrolet Impala Performance Drivetrain at Advance Auto Parts is around $256.81, with a range that starts at $98.99 and goes up to $407.99. With 22 options in stock from 2 trusted brands, finding the right fit is easy. Popular picks like Differential Mini Spool, Performance Differential Ring and Pinion, and Performance Differential Ring and Pinion start at just $98.99 and offer a great balance of form and function.
Explore Related Parts
While you’re upgrading or replacing your Performance Drivetrain, don’t forget to check out other key components like Performance Fuel Systems and Performance Oil Filters. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re here to help you keep your 1981 Chevrolet Impala in peak condition, inside and out.
Find Your Specific 1981 Chevrolet Impala Performance Drivetrains
Looking for the perfect Performance Drivetrain for your 1981 Chevrolet Impala? You’re in the right place. Below, you’ll find links to various types of Performance Drivetrains that fit your vehicle. At Advance Auto Parts, we offer only the highest quality OEM and aftermarket Performance Drivetrains, ensuring durability and a precise fit for your Chevrolet Impala. Whether you’re driving a 1981 model or another popular model year like
1979,
1980,
1982,
1983,
1984,
1985,
1994,
1995, and
1996, we’ve got you covered. Purchasing Performance Drivetrains from Advance Auto Parts is a smart choice, giving you access to trusted brands and parts built to perform. Below, you’ll find links to various types of Performance Drivetrains that fit your vehicle.
Essential 1981 Chevrolet Impala Performance Drivetrains
Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.G888342)
Richmond Gear – RngPnn (Part No.GM82373E)
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$185.99
RngPnn
Richmond Gear – Differential Ring And Pinion (Part No.49-0013-1)
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$342.99
Richmond Gear is the leading manufacturer of professional quality, high-performance drivetrain products. Our complete line of products ranges from high performance ring-and-pinion sets for serious street and racing applications to torque-hungry manual transmissions and components. Richmond Gear products have been winners both at the Daytona 500 and U.S. Nationals for decades. WINNERS RUN RICHMOND!
Product Features:
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Product Features:
- For over 80-years, the Richmond Double-Diamond logo has represented some of the highest quality gears in the racing industry. Winners Run Richmond!
- The superior quality of Richmond gearsets is a result of outstanding design, world class manufacturing and an extensive testing process that is performed on all products.
- Richmond performance gearsets have been winners for decades at: NHRA, NMRA, NMCA, Daytona 500, WISSOTA and U.S. Nationals.
- Richmond Gear is a leading manufacturer of high performance ring and pinion gearsets and drivetrain components, backed by a two year warranty.
- Engineered to perform faster and be more reliable, Richmond performance drivetrain products are the result of a continuous research and development program combined with state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities.
Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.G884355)
Richmond Gear – RngPnn (Part No.49-0015-1)
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$417.99
RngPnn
Richmond Gear – Differential Ring And Pinion (Part No.69-0306-1)
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$333.99
Richmond Gear is the leading manufacturer of professional quality, high-performance drivetrain products. Our complete line of products ranges from high performance ring-and-pinion sets for serious street and racing applications to torque-hungry manual transmissions and components. Richmond Gear products have been winners both at the Daytona 500 and U.S. Nationals for decades. WINNERS RUN RICHMOND!
Product Features:
See More
Product Features:
- For over 80-years, the Richmond Double-Diamond logo has represented some of the highest quality gears in the racing industry. Winners Run Richmond!
- The superior quality of Richmond gearsets is a result of outstanding design, world class manufacturing and an extensive testing process that is performed on all products.
- Richmond performance gearsets have been winners for decades at: NHRA, NMRA, NMCA, Daytona 500, WISSOTA and U.S. Nationals.
- Richmond Gear is a leading manufacturer of high performance ring and pinion gearsets and drivetrain components, backed by a two year warranty.
- Engineered to perform faster and be more reliable, Richmond performance drivetrain products are the result of a continuous research and development program combined with state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities.
Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.G875410X)
Richmond Gear – RngPnn (Part No.49-0099-1)
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$360.99
RngPnn
Richmond Gear – RngPnn (Part No.GM85456)
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$185.99
RngPnn
Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.G875323)
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$237.99Product Features:
- GM 10BL 7.5 &7.625 R/P 3.23 MGP 10 3/8 X 18 LH THRED BLTS, PD=1.438
Richmond Gear – RngPnn (Part No.69-0175-1)
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$407.99
RngPnn
Richmond Gear – RngPnn (Part No.GM82411)
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$185.99
RngPnn
Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.G885342)
Richmond Gear – Differential Ring And Pinion (Part No.49-0112-1)
from
$282.99
Richmond Gear is the leading manufacturer of professional quality, high-performance drivetrain products. Our complete line of products ranges from high performance ring-and-pinion sets for serious street and racing applications to torque-hungry manual transmissions and components. Richmond Gear products have been winners both at the Daytona 500 and U.S. Nationals for decades. WINNERS RUN RICHMOND!
Product Features:
See More
Product Features:
- For over 80-years, the Richmond Double-Diamond logo has represented some of the highest quality gears in the racing industry. Winners Run Richmond!
- The superior quality of Richmond gearsets is a result of outstanding design, world class manufacturing and an extensive testing process that is performed on all products.
- Richmond performance gearsets have been winners for decades at: NHRA, NMRA, NMCA, Daytona 500, WISSOTA and U.S. Nationals.
- Richmond Gear is a leading manufacturer of high performance ring and pinion gearsets and drivetrain components, backed by a two year warranty.
- Engineered to perform faster and be more reliable, Richmond performance drivetrain products are the result of a continuous research and development program combined with state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities.
Richmond Gear – Differential Mini Spool (Part No.78-1028-1)
from
$124.99
Richmond Gear is the leading manufacturer of professional quality, high-performance drivetrain products. Our complete line of products ranges from high performance ring-and-pinion sets for serious street and racing applications to torque-hungry manual transmissions and components. Richmond Gear products have been winners both at the Daytona 500 and U.S. Nationals for decades. WINNERS RUN RICHMOND!
Product Features:
See More
Product Features:
- For over 80-years, the Richmond Double-Diamond logo has represented some of the highest quality gears in the racing industry. Winners Run Richmond!
- The superior quality of Richmond gearsets is a result of outstanding design, world class manufacturing and an extensive testing process that is performed on all products.
- Richmond performance gearsets have been winners for decades at: NHRA, NMRA, NMCA, Daytona 500, WISSOTA and U.S. Nationals.
- Richmond Gear is a leading manufacturer of high performance ring and pinion gearsets and drivetrain components, backed by a two year warranty.
- Engineered to perform faster and be more reliable, Richmond performance drivetrain products are the result of a continuous research and development program combined with state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities.
Motive Gear – Differential Mini Spool (Part No.MS12C)
Motive Gear – Differential Mini Spool (Part No.MS7.5-26)
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$98.99
Motive Gear Mini-Spools replace your stock spider and side gears with a solid billet mini-spool for 100% traction to both wheels. Not recommended for street applications.
Product Features:
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Product Features:
- Billet construction
- Not recommended for street applications
- GM7.5″ MINI SPOOL 26 SPLINE
Popular 1981 Chevrolet Impala Performance Drivetrains Categories
Most Popular Performance Ring and Pinions for 1981 Chevrolet Impalas
Enhance your 1981 Chevrolet Impala with one of the 20 Performance Ring and Pinions we have in stock, starting at just $191.99.
Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.G875390)
Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.G875410)
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$222.99Product Features:
- GM 10BL 7.5 &7.625 R/P 4.10 MGP 10 3/8 X 18 LH THRED BLTS, PD=1.438
Richmond Gear – RngPnn (Part No.GM75373OE)
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$191.99
RngPnn
Richmond Gear – RngPnn (Part No.GM75342TK)
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$191.99
RngPnn
Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.G875410X)
Richmond Gear – RngPnn (Part No.69-0173-1)
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$407.99
RngPnn
Richmond Gear – RngPnn (Part No.69-0175-1)
from
$407.99
RngPnn
Richmond Gear – Differential Ring And Pinion (Part No.49-0017-1)
from
$351.99
Richmond Gear is the leading manufacturer of professional quality, high-performance drivetrain products. Our complete line of products ranges from high performance ring-and-pinion sets for serious street and racing applications to torque-hungry manual transmissions and components. Richmond Gear products have been winners both at the Daytona 500 and U.S. Nationals for decades. WINNERS RUN RICHMOND!
Product Features:
See More
Product Features:
- For over 80-years, the Richmond Double-Diamond logo has represented some of the highest quality gears in the racing industry. Winners Run Richmond!
- The superior quality of Richmond gearsets is a result of outstanding design, world class manufacturing and an extensive testing process that is performed on all products.
- Richmond performance gearsets have been winners for decades at: NHRA, NMRA, NMCA, Daytona 500, WISSOTA and U.S. Nationals.
- Richmond Gear is a leading manufacturer of high performance ring and pinion gearsets and drivetrain components, backed by a two year warranty.
- Engineered to perform faster and be more reliable, Richmond performance drivetrain products are the result of a continuous research and development program combined with state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities.
Richmond Gear – RngPnn (Part No.49-0045-1)
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$350.99
RngPnn
Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.G885456)
Richmond Gear – RngPnn (Part No.49-0041-1)
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$342.99
RngPnn
Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.G885342)
Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.G875308)
Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.G885273)
Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.G875323)
from
$237.99Product Features:
- GM 10BL 7.5 &7.625 R/P 3.23 MGP 10 3/8 X 18 LH THRED BLTS, PD=1.438
Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.G885308)
Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.G875373)
from
$223.99Product Features:
- GM 10BL 7.5 &7.625 R/P 3.73 MGP 10 3/8 X 18 LH THRED BLTS, PD=1.438
Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.G875456)
Richmond Gear – RngPnn (Part No.GM75342OE)
from
$191.99
RngPnn
Richmond Gear – RngPnn (Part No.GM75410OE)
from
$191.99
RngPnn
Best-Selling 1981 Chevrolet Impala Performance Posi Units and Components
Upgrade your Impala with one of our 2 best-selling Performance Posi Units and Components.
Motive Gear – Differential Mini Spool (Part No.MS7.5-26)
from
$98.99
Motive Gear Mini-Spools replace your stock spider and side gears with a solid billet mini-spool for 100% traction to both wheels. Not recommended for street applications.
Product Features:
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Product Features:
- Billet construction
- Not recommended for street applications
- GM7.5″ MINI SPOOL 26 SPLINE
Richmond Gear – Differential Mini Spool (Part No.78-1028-1)
from
$124.99
Richmond Gear is the leading manufacturer of professional quality, high-performance drivetrain products. Our complete line of products ranges from high performance ring-and-pinion sets for serious street and racing applications to torque-hungry manual transmissions and components. Richmond Gear products have been winners both at the Daytona 500 and U.S. Nationals for decades. WINNERS RUN RICHMOND!
Product Features:
See More
Product Features:
- For over 80-years, the Richmond Double-Diamond logo has represented some of the highest quality gears in the racing industry. Winners Run Richmond!
- The superior quality of Richmond gearsets is a result of outstanding design, world class manufacturing and an extensive testing process that is performed on all products.
- Richmond performance gearsets have been winners for decades at: NHRA, NMRA, NMCA, Daytona 500, WISSOTA and U.S. Nationals.
- Richmond Gear is a leading manufacturer of high performance ring and pinion gearsets and drivetrain components, backed by a two year warranty.
- Engineered to perform faster and be more reliable, Richmond performance drivetrain products are the result of a continuous research and development program combined with state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities.
FAQs for 1981 Chevrolet Impala Performance Drivetrains
What are the best-selling Performance Drivetrains for 1981 Chevrolet Impalas?
Out of 22 Performance Drivetrains that fit 1981 Chevrolet Impalas, the following parts are the top sellers:
- Differential Mini Spool (19640224) – $98.99
- Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (20520602) – $256.99
- Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (20520601) – $222.99
What’s the price range for 1981 Chevrolet Impala Performance Drivetrains?
The prices of Performance Drivetrains for the 1981 Chevrolet Impala range from $98.99 up to $407.99 for the most premium parts.
What is the average price of a Performance Drivetrain for a 1981 Chevrolet Impala?
The average price for Performance Drivetrains for the 1981 Chevrolet Impala is $256.81. Keep in mind the variety of part types within our Performance Drivetrain 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 Drivetrains for other Chevrolet Impala model years?
What are the cheapest Performance Drivetrains for my 1981 Chevrolet Impala?
The cheapest 1981 Chevrolet Impala Performance Drivetrains we carry are:
- Differential Mini Spool (19640224) – $98.99
- Differential Mini Spool (10586724) – $124.99
- RngPnn (10586535) – $191.99
- RngPnn (10586668) – $191.99
- RngPnn (10586731) – $191.99
Does Advance Auto Parts sell Performance Drivetrains for any other 1981 Chevrolet models?
Yes. We stock Performance Drivetrains for 15 other popular 1981 Chevrolet models. Some of the most popular are 1981 Malibu Performance Drivetrains, 1981 Camaro Performance Drivetrains, 1981 Monte Carlo Performance Drivetrains, 1981 Corvette Performance Drivetrains, and 1981 Caprice Performance Drivetrains.
What types of Performance Drivetrains do you sell for my 1981 Chevrolet Impala?
As of 11/2/25, these are some of the most in-demand types of Performance Drivetrains for a 1981 Chevrolet Impala:
Can I get help with 1981 Chevrolet Impala Performance Drivetrain orders?
Contact our customer support team by chat or phone, through the help desk page, where you can find instant answers about Chevrolet Performance Drivetrains and more.
What is your return policy for Chevrolet Impala Performance Drivetrains?
Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new Chevrolet Impala Performance Drivetrains and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.