1981 Chrysler Imperial Performance and Racing Products

Essential 1981 Chrysler Imperial Performance and Racing Products

Mr. Gasket – Thermocap Radiator Cap (Part No.2470R)

Thermocap Radiator Cap

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$48.09
The fastest, easiest way to know exactly when it’s safe to open your radiator cap. ThermoCap, with its built-in calibrated thermometer, indicates the coolant temperature.

Product Features:
  • Indicates coolant temperature
  • Helps prevent coolant injuries
  • Fahrenheit and centigrade readings
  • Color-coded temperature ranges
  • Integrated coolant reclamation valve
  • Improves under-hood appearance
  • Chromed crown with a colored trim ring
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Hooker Headers – Super Competition Header Gasket (Part No.10838HKR)

Super Competition Header Gasket

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$19.99
Hooker’s precision-matched Super Competition header gaskets provide a sure fit and unmatched exhaust sealing. This OEM quality gasket is constructed of a thick ,.060 inch, high temperature, non-asbestos fiber laminate with a perforated steel core, which provides a superior grip and adhesion. This construction also contributes to exact fit compliance between the cylinder head and header flange, offering excellent sealing properties during extreme temperature and operating conditions.

Product Features:
  • Tear Resistant
  • Precisely Cut To Match Header
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Energy Suspension – Control Arm Bushing Set (Part No.5.3114R)

Control Arm Bushing Set

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$48.99
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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Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Oil Pan Gasket (Part No.5895)

Ultra Seal: Oil Pan Gasket

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$36.49
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 where applicable. 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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K&N – Premium Oil Filter: Ideal for Synthetic & Conventional Oil, Protects Your Engine (Part No.HP-2004)

Premium Oil Filter: Ideal for Synthetic & Conventional Oil, Protects Your Engine

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$17.99
K&N premium oil filters are meticulously engineered to offer outstanding filtration and engine protection. The heavy-duty canister is engineered to be exceptionally durable, and a one-inch welded hex nut can be used for quick and easy filter removal. Each filter is specifically designed to withstand the service intervals recommended by vehicle manufacturers.

Product Features:
  • HIGH FLOW RATES: Designed to provide exceptional flow rates and a consistent flow of oil to your engine
  • VERSATILE COMPATIBILITY: Designed to operate with all synthetic, conventional, and blended motor oils
  • PROTECT YOUR ENGINE: Pleated synthetic-blend filtration media removes most harmful contaminants
  • EXTENSIVELY TESTED: Laboratory tested to ensure excellent capacity and burst strength
  • EASY TO REMOVE: Fast and easy Wrench-Off removal
  • HEAVY-DUTY CONSTRUCTION: Heavy-duty canister for outstanding durability
  • HIGH CAPACITY: Withstand the longer service intervals now recommended by some vehicle manufacturers
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Energy Suspension – Transmission Mount (Part No.5.1112G)

Transmission Mount

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$78.99
A true performance application component for cars, trucks, hot rods, racing/competition, yet popularly used for street vehicles when more horsepower is added. Soft running enough to absorb vibrations for street use yet rugged for racing use. Helps control torque on high performance vehicles. Maintains proper drive shaft angle to help prevent early wear and unexpected power train damage. Replaces the original, short lived and typically too-soft rubber mounts and outdates those hard-running metal transmission mounts. Resistant to under vehicle fluid oils, coolants and road contaminants. Made of Energy’s Hyper-Flex performance polyurethane and heavy duty hardware – for added durability.

Product Features:
  • Unique Safety Interlock Design
  • Impervious to Vehicle Oils and Chemicals
  • Strong Enough Too Handle High Performance
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Mr. Gasket – High Performance Thermostat (Part No.4365)

High Performance Thermostat

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$27.49
Mr. Gasket High Performance Thermostats are designed to resist large variations of coolant pressure at high RPM (revolutions per minute). This allows them to fully open at correct temperature consistently regardless of engine RPM. The design also provides the high flow that engines operated a higher RPM need. This thermostat also features a copper/brass construction to further resist corrosion. Mr. Gasket High Performance / High Flow Thermostats are suitable for street, drag race, or oval track applications.

Product Features:
  • Opens At 195 Degrees
  • Designed to Resist Large Variations of Coolant Pressure at High RPM
  • Fully Opens at Correct Temperature Consistently Regardless of Engine RPM
  • For High Performance Street, Drag Race, and Oval Track
  • Copper & Brass Construction – Resists Corrosion
  • High Flow
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Competition Cams – High Energy 218/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit for Chrysler 383-440 (Part No.CL21-215-4)

High Energy 218/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit for Chrysler 383-440

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$1499.99
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. Offering

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 – VALVE SPRINGS, 1.509" DUAL 1 ST (Part No.924-16)

VALVE SPRINGS, 1.509" DUAL 1 ST

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$788.99
Dual Valve Springs from COMP Cams are manufactured from Super Clean wire and subject to extensive quality control testing to deliver a valve spring assembly with superior strength, durability and valve train stability, no matter what the application. The dual spring design creates a stronger valve spring that can easily handle the increased lift found in extreme stress applications. COMP Cams Dual Valve Springs exceed the expectations of today’s engine builders and racers.

Product Features:
  • Seat pressure: 112 lbs. @ 1.900″, Open Pressure: 355 lbs. @ 1.200″
  • O.D.: 1.509″, I.D.: 0.697″
  • Dual valve springs with damper
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Mallory – Unilite Ignition Module (Part No.605)

Unilite Ignition Module

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$85.29
Mallory’s UNILITE (R), and magnetic breaker less ignition modules are self contained module assemblies which have no moving parts to wear out. Using Mallory’s time tested breaker less ignition circuit, combined with modern surface mount thermal-clad construction, these ignition modules can drive both OEM and high performance ignition coils. For best results always use a Mallory PROMASTER coil or a Mallory chrome electronic ignition coil. These are also an excellent choice for triggering one of the Mallory HyFire series of electronic ignition controls. Hookup is as easy as a three wire connection.

Product Features:
  • Service Part
  • No Moving Parts To Wear Out
  • Self Contained Unit
  • Can Drive OEM
  • Can Drive High Performance Ignition Coils
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Earls Performance Product – Solo Bleed (Part No.280021ERL)

Solo Bleed

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$32.59


Product Features:
  • Prevents Air Inclusion
  • Direct Replacement
  • For OE Bleeders
  • One Person Bleeds Safely
  • Without The Mess
  • No Chance Of Air Bubbles
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Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.5877)

Ultra Seal: Valve Cover Gasket Set

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$32.99
Ultra-Seal is Mr. Gasket premium valve cover gasket material. It’s manufactured from a high density cork and rubber blend with a black latex coat applied to the outside to help seal minor flange irregularites and eliminate oil leakage. It creates a positive seal by controlled swelling of the gasket material when exposed to hot oil. For original equipment replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track use. Sold as a pair, these gaskets are .187 inch thick.

Product Features:
  • Manufactured from high-density cork /rubber blend gasket material
  • A black latex rubber coating is applied to outside of gasket to help seal minor flange irregularities and eliminate the possibility of oil leakage
  • Creates a positive seal by controlled swelling of the gasket material when exposed to hot engine oil
  • For OE replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track
  • .187″ thick
  • Handles Ex Flange Pressure
  • Forms Leak Proof Seal
  • Black Latex Coating
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B & M – Automatic Shifter, Pro Stick Shift with CVR (Part No.80706)

Automatic Shifter, Pro Stick Shift with CVR

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$429.99
The Original Pro Stick shifter delivers rock-solid performance, mixed with clean design cues and compact size. This is why you see so many Pro Stick shifters at the race track. We start off with a heavy duty steel base with a hardened steel gate plate, a reverse lockout feature that only requires one hand to operate, and complies with NHRA/IHRA safety rules. Then add the billet aluminum shift handle with classic white shift knob, lightweight aluminum trigger and finish it off with a brushed aluminum cover with quick release pins, and you end up with one good looking bullet-proof race shifter. Optional Forward and Reverse shift pattern gate plates are available for most popular 2, 3 and 4-speed transmissions. This model Pro Stick comes out of the box ready for action for most popular 3-speed transmissions, includes a 5-foot Super Duty shift cable, brackets, levers, hardware and detailed instructions for an easy installation. Be sure to check out all the optional Magnum Grip side grip plates including the one and two button 12-volt momentary switches or any of the other accessories we offer for the Pro Stick in the Shifter Accessories section. Notes: AOD requires installation kit #40496, AODE & 4R70W requires installation kit #40504, E40D & 4R100 requires installation kit #40505, 2004R & 700R4 require gate plate #80712, 4L60E – 4L85E equipped with PRNDL switch requires cable bracket kit #70499 and gate plate #80712. Overall Dimensions – 8.25L x 2.92W x 9.25H

Product Features:
  • All One-Handed
  • Reverse Lockout Meets NHRA And IHRA Requirements
  • Mount Directly To Floor/Chassis/Or w/Quick Release
  • Ultimate For Powerglide Applications
  • Lightweight Brushed Alum. Cover
  • Cover Removed Quickly and Easily
  • Includes 5 Ft. Super Duty Race Cable
  • Quick Change Plate Design
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Accel – Ignition/Electrical (Part No.8320)

Ignition/Electrical

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$668.99


Product Features:
  • Heavy Duty Cap and Rotor Kit
  • With Brass Inserts
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Energy Suspension – Sway Bar Bushing Set (Part No.5.5110R)

Sway Bar Bushing Set

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$42.99
Energy Suspension performance polyurethane sway bar bushings and end links offer the greatest improvement in performance among all the products Energy offers. They make a vehicle’s sway bar system much more effective like adding a larger, higher performance sway bar! Economy, increased efficiency, and easy installation are just some of the reasons these products are so popular. Made of Hyper-Flex polyurethane that lasts much longer than O.E.M. rubber bushings.

Product Features:
  • Allows Sway Bar System to Work At 100% Efficiency
  • Zerk Type Fittings
  • Allows for Periodic Greasing
  • Lasts Much Longer Than OEM Rubber Bushings
  • Handling Characteristics Improve Dramatically
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Mr. Gasket – Intake Manifold Bolts (Part No.6091)

Intake Manifold Bolts

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$32.09
These special Grade 8 intake manifold bolts feature a 12-point smaller-than-standard head and flange, and include special extra thick flat washers for optimum clamping pressures. They’re ideal for use where space is minimal, typical on larger runner race manifolds. These bolts and washers are bright zinc plated for protection and good looks.

Product Features:
  • Features 12-point Smaller-than-standard Bolt Head
  • Thick Flat Washers Distribute Optimum Clamp Load
  • Ideal Use Where Space Is Minimal On Race Manifolds
  • Bolts And Washers Zinc Plated For Protection
  • Zinc Plated For Protection
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Mr. Gasket – Super Intake Manifold Bolts (Part No.6080)

Super Intake Manifold Bolts

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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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Mallory – Unilite Electronic Ignition Distributor Series 37 (Part No.3757801)

Unilite Electronic Ignition Distributor Series 37

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$538.99
The industry standard with adjustable mechanical advance curve. Triggered by photo-optic infrared LED system. Improved combustion efficiency and economy, increased spark plug life and cold weather starting, and maintenance free operation.

Product Features:
  • Improved Combustion And Economy
  • Increased Spark Plug Life
  • Improved Cold Weather Starting
  • Maintenance Free Operation
  • Accurate Spark Timing
  • Self-Lubricating Bushings
  • Years Of Trouble-Free Service
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Powertrax – Lock Right Locker (Part No.1230-LR)

Lock Right Locker

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$450.99
The Powertrax Lock-Right ultra-strength alloy locker’s straight-line performance is equal to a solid spool, but automatically unlocks in turns. Best suited for extreme off-road to severe on-road use, Powertrax Lock Right lockers replace the spider gears in your open differential carrier using basic tools and without affecting your ring and pinion settings. The whole job can be done in your driveway in a couple of hours, pin included! Powertrax Grip-Lok, Lock-Right Lockers and No-Slip Traction Systems automatically provide 100% traction on-demand, under the toughest circumstances. The Powertrax Grip-Pro and Grip-LS performance limited slips offer smooth dependable torque transfer and traction for the best of both worlds!The Powertrax® Lock-Right Locker provides outstanding traction for off-road machines and race vehicles. Powertrax No-Slip Traction Systems deliver excellent performance to street-driven cars and trucks.
  • Powertrax® lockers range from the original, Lock-Right for serious straight-line performance, to the No-Slip traction system for street-able vehicles.
  • Powertrax® offers three levels of GRIP locking differentials, ranging from the clutch-type GRIP LS with a forged steel case, the gear-driven GRIP PRO and finally the GRIP LOK for extreme traction.
  • Powertrax® = Extreme Traction Systems!
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    Richmond Gear – RngPnn (Part No.69-0375-1)

    RngPnn

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    RngPnn

    FEL-PRO Performance – Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts (Part No.1008)

    Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts

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    $41.49
    Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

    Product Features:
    • Fel-Pro Performance head gaskets accommodate the high cylinder pressures and cylinder head movement associated with performance engines.
    • Inserted within a stainless steel armor surrounding each cylinder, wire ring design provides highly concentrated sealing around the combustion chamber.
    • Raises combustion sealing force to roughly three times that of standard head gaskets.
    • Steel wire rings for the greatest combustion seal strength.
    • Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.
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    Energy Suspension – Sway Bar Bushing Set (Part No.5.5109R)

    Sway Bar Bushing Set

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    $42.99
    Energy Suspension performance polyurethane sway bar bushings and end links offer the greatest improvement in performance among all the products Energy offers. They make a vehicle’s sway bar system much more effective like adding a larger, higher performance sway bar! Economy, increased efficiency, and easy installation are just some of the reasons these products are so popular. Made of Hyper-Flex polyurethane that lasts much longer than O.E.M. rubber bushings.

    Product Features:
    • Allows Sway Bar System to Work At 100% Efficiency
    • Zerk Type Fittings
    • Allows for Periodic Greasing
    • Lasts Much Longer Than OEM Rubber Bushings
    • Handling Characteristics Improve Dramatically
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    Energy Suspension – Sway Bar Bushing Set (Part No.5.5111R)

    Sway Bar Bushing Set

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    $42.99
    Energy Suspension performance polyurethane sway bar bushings and end links offer the greatest improvement in performance among all the products Energy offers. They make a vehicle’s sway bar system much more effective like adding a larger, higher performance sway bar! Economy, increased efficiency, and easy installation are just some of the reasons these products are so popular. Made of Hyper-Flex polyurethane that lasts much longer than O.E.M. rubber bushings.

    Product Features:
    • Allows Sway Bar System to Work At 100% Efficiency
    • Zerk Type Fittings
    • Allows for Periodic Greasing
    • Lasts Much Longer Than OEM Rubber Bushings
    • Handling Characteristics Improve Dramatically
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    B & M – Torque Converter, Holeshot 3000 (Part No.10425)

    Torque Converter, Holeshot 3000

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    $879.99
    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 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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    B & M – Torque Converter, Holeshot 2400 (Part No.10415)

    Torque Converter, Holeshot 2400

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    $499.99
    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 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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    Spectre – Valve Cover (Part No.5277)

    Valve Cover

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    $72.99
    Available in various sizes, heights, and finishes, Spectre offers a wide variety of high performance valve covers designed to easily replace your stock covers. Designed for 1958-1979 Chrysler Big Block 361-383-400-413-426-440 engines, this valve cover features chrome-plated steel construction and a smooth design. Sold in pairs, this stock profile cover is baffled to provide optimum function. With show quality construction and a sealing edge designed for an ideal fit, our valve covers are engineered to look great for applications ranging from custom builds to replacing stock equipment.

    Product Features:
    • Designed for 1958-1979 Chrysler Big Block 361-383-400-413-426-440 engines
    • Baffled for breather system compatibility
    • Sold in pairs
    • Triple chrome-plated steel construction
    • Stock height
    • Features OEM style sealing edge
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    Edelbrock – Signature Series Valve Covers: Big Block Chrysler 383-440, Chrome Steel (Part No.4491)

    Signature Series Valve Covers: Big Block Chrysler 383-440, Chrome Steel

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    $81.99
    The Edelbrock #4491 Signature Series Valve Covers are designed for Chrysler 361-383-400-413-426-440 V8 ’58-79 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:
    • Big Block Chrysler 383-440
    • Short
    • Chrome Steel
    • Set Of Two
    • Rubber Grommets For Breather
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    Spectre – Valve Cover (Part No.5274)

    Valve Cover

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    $64.99
    Available in various sizes, heights, and finishes, Spectre offers a wide variety of high performance valve covers designed to easily replace your stock covers. Designed for 1965-1991 Chrysler 273-318-340-360 engines, this valve cover features chrome-plated steel construction and a smooth design. Sold in pairs, this stock profile cover is baffled to provide optimum function. With show quality construction and a sealing edge designed for an ideal fit, our valve covers are engineered to look great for applications ranging from custom builds to replacing stock equipment.

    Product Features:
    • Designed for 1965-1991 Chrysler 273-318-340-360 engines
    • Baffled for breather system compatibility
    • Sold in pairs
    • Triple chrome-plated steel construction
    • Stock height
    • Features OEM style sealing edge
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    1981 Chrysler Imperial Performance and Racing Products

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    Popular Mallory Performance and Racing Products

    You’ll find popular Mallory brand products across Performance Ignition Products. All are waiting to get your 1981 Chrysler Imperial back on the road. Some of the top-rated Mallory products in these categories are:
    Unilite Ignition Module
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    Unilite Ignition Module
    Performance Ignition Parts

    FAQs for 1981 Chrysler Imperial Performance and Racing Products

    What are the most purchased Performance and Racing Products for the 1981 Chrysler Imperial?

    Out of 46 Performance and Racing Products for the 1981 Chrysler Imperial, the most popular in our inventory are:
    High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow
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    High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow
    Performance Engine Coolant Thermostats
    High Performance Thermostat
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    High Performance Thermostat
    Performance Engine Coolant Thermostats
    Ignition/Electrical
    from $717.99
    This product is not rated
    Ignition/Electrical
    Performance Distributor Cap and Rotor Kits

    What are the top-rated 1981 Chrysler Imperial Performance and Racing Products?

    Top-rated Performance and Racing Products for your 1981 Chrysler Imperial based on customer reviews/ratings are:
    Intake Manifold Bolts
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    Intake Manifold Bolts
    “Excellent product.”
    Automatic Shifter, Unimatic Shifter
    from $269.99
    (3)
    Automatic Shifter, Unimatic Shifter
    “Super easy to install, works nice.”
    Ignition/Electrical
    from $668.99
    (2)
    Ignition/Electrical
    “I have used Accel products for 40 yrs and have never had a complaint or problem with them. Cars, trucks, motorcycles all have an Accel product in them”