1981 GMC Brigadier Engine Parts

Essential 1981 GMC Brigadier Engine Parts

Melling Select Performnce – High Performance Standard Volume Cast Iron Oil Pump (Part No.10774)

High Performance Standard Volume Cast Iron Oil Pump

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$208.99
Melling high performance oil pumps provide dependable performance every time in every application under the toughest RPM conditions. Standard volume performance upgrade for M-77. The housing and cover are CNC machined and phosphate coated. The lower press

Product Features:
  • Standard volume high performance upgrade of the M-77
  • CNC machined phosphate coated cast iron housing and cover
  • Standard billet steel spur gears
  • Includes chrome moly steel intermediate drive shaft with pinned steel guide
  • Includes lower pressure spring; not installed
  • Uses 3/4 inch diameter press fit screen
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Melling Select Performnce – High Performance High Volume Cast Iron Oil Pump (Part No.10770)

High Performance High Volume Cast Iron Oil Pump

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$188.99
Melling high performance oil pumps provide dependable performance every time in every application under the toughest RPM conditions. High volume performance upgrade for the M-77HV. 25% Increase in volume over stock pump. The housing and cover are CNC machined and phosphate coated. The lower pressure spring is included to reduce pressure if desired. Built with billet steel gears. Includes Intermediate shaft with steel guide. Every Melling high performance oil pump is individually tested for pressure and flow under actual engine operating conditions.

Product Features:
  • 25% Higher Volume High Performance upgrade of the M-77HV
  • CNC machined phosphate coated cast iron housing and cover
  • Standard billet steel spur gears
  • Includes chrome moly steel intermediate drive shaft with steel guide
  • includes lower pressure spring; not installed
  • uses 3/4 inch diameter press-fit screen
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Melling Select Performnce – High Performance Standard Volume Cast Iron Oil Pump (Part No.10778)

High Performance Standard Volume Cast Iron Oil Pump

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$230.99
Melling high performance oil pumps provide dependable performance every time in every application under the toughest RPM conditions. High volume performance upgrade for the 10770. Increase in volume of 25% over stock oil pump. The drive shaft has been man

Product Features:
  • 25% Higher volume anti-cavitation high performance upgrade of the 10770
  • CNC machined phosphate coated cast iron housing and cover
  • Cover has extended idler shafts for additional support at high RPM’s
  • Standard billet steel spur gears
  • Adjustable pressure relief valve
  • Includes lower pressure spring; not installed
  • Includes chrome moly steel intermediate drive shaft with steel guide
  • Uses 3/4 inch diameter press-fit screen
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Melling Select Performnce – High Performance Cast Iron Standard Billet Gear Anti-Cavitation Racing Oil Pump (Part No.10778C)

High Performance Cast Iron Standard Billet Gear Anti-Cavitation Racing Oil Pump

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$253.99
Melling high performance oil pumps provide dependable performance every time in every application under the toughest RPM conditions. The Melling high performance cast iron oil pump series features a doweled housing and cover, extended drive and idler shaf

Product Features:
  • 25% Higher volume anti-cavitation high performance upgrade of the 10770
  • CNC machined phosphate coated cast iron housing and cover
  • Cover has extended idler shafts for additional support at high RPM’s
  • Standard billet steel spur gears
  • Manufactured with anti-cavitation grooves to prevent cavitation at low RPM’s
  • Adjustable pressure relief valve
  • Includes lower pressure spring; not installed
  • Includes chrome moly steel intermediate drive shaft with steel guide
  • Uses 3/4 inch diameter press-fit screen
  • For racing applications only
  • Warning: Using this pump will reduce oil pressure at idle
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Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 248/254 Hydraulic Roller Cam K-Kit for Chevrolet Big Block 396-454 (Part No.K11-444-8)

Xtreme Energy 248/254 Hydraulic Roller Cam K-Kit for Chevrolet Big Block 396-454

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$1471.99
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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Competition Cams – Magnum 224/224 Hydraulic Roller Cam and Lifter Kit Chevrolet Big Block 396-454 (Part No.CL11-430-8)

Magnum 224/224 Hydraulic Roller Cam and Lifter Kit Chevrolet Big Block 396-454

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$1147.99
An older member of the COMP Cams grind family, the Magnum series of camshafts offers excellent performance gains over stock without the added wear and tear associated with more aggressive camshafts. Ideal for use with higher compression ratio engines that

Product Features:
  • Best with aftermarket torque converters and 9.5:1 compression.
  • Great high RPM power.
  • Easy on valve train parts.
  • Can be used with mild ratio rocker arms and traditional performance valve springs.
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Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 218/224 Hydraulic Roller Cam K-Kit for Chevrolet Big Block 396-454 (Part No.K11-422-8)

Xtreme Energy 218/224 Hydraulic Roller Cam K-Kit for Chevrolet Big Block 396-454

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$1540.99
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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Competition Cams – XE 218/224 Hydraulic Roller Cam and Lifter Kit Chevrolet Big Block 396-454 (Part No.CL11-422-8)

XE 218/224 Hydraulic Roller Cam and Lifter Kit Chevrolet Big Block 396-454

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$1147.99
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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Competition Cams – Thumpr 243/257 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit for Chevrolet Big Block 396-454 (Part No.CL11-602-4)

Thumpr 243/257 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit for Chevrolet Big Block 396-454

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$1322.99
BIG BLOCK CHEVY HYDRAULIC CAM AND LIFTER KIT – Big Mutha’ Thumpr: Street/strip, needs 9.5:1 compression, 2800+ stall, intake, gears and headers, very rough idle.

Product Features:
  • Cam and lifter kit for Big Block Chevy engines
  • CL-Kit includes cam, lifters, assembly lube, instructions and decals
  • HYDRAULIC – Big Mutha’ Thumpr: Street/strip, needs 9.5:1 compression, 2800+ stall, intake, gears and headers, very rough idle.
  • 295/312 Advertised Duration, 243/257 Duration @ .050″, .522″/.507″ Lift, 107 Lobe Separation
  • Valve spring upgrade required
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Competition Cams – Thumpr 227/241 Hydraulic Flat Cam for Chevrolet Big Block 396-454 (Part No.11-600-4)

Thumpr 227/241 Hydraulic Flat Cam for Chevrolet Big Block 396-454

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$542.99
Designed to deliver an aggressive, hard-hitting exhaust note at idle, the Thumpr camshaft series from COMP Cams also delivers excellent horsepower gains and a broad torque curve. A perfect choice for muscle cars and street rods, the Thumpr series’ early i

Product Features:
  • Early intake valve opening and long exhaust duration create optimum overlap for powerful, hard-hitting exhaust note.
  • Best with aftermarket converters and more rear gear.
  • Three unique cam designs for each application that deliver excellent horsepower gains and broad torque curve; perfect choice for muscle cars and street rods.
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Competition Cams – CAMSHAFT, BBC 282 XTREME ENERGY HYD ROLLER 1 EA (Part No.11-432-8)

CAMSHAFT, BBC 282 XTREME ENERGY HYD ROLLER 1 EA

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$547.99
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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Competition Cams – CAMSHAFT, BBC 280 MAGNUM HYDRAULIC 1 EA (Part No.11-202-3)

CAMSHAFT, BBC 280 MAGNUM HYDRAULIC 1 EA

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$235.99
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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1981 GMC Brigadier Engine Parts

You count on your 1981 GMC Brigadier 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 12 Engine Parts ranging in price from $188.99 to $1,540.99, you’re sure to find everything you need for your 1981 GMC Brigadier.

Brands matter. If you want to shop a specific Engine Parts brand, we stock 2 different brands like Competition Cams and Melling. 1981 GMC Brigadier Engine Parts start as low as $188.99!

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What are the most purchased Engine Parts for the 1981 GMC Brigadier?

Out of 12 Engine Parts for the 1981 GMC Brigadier, the most popular in our inventory are:
Thumpr 227/241 Hydraulic Flat Cam for Chevrolet Big Block 396-454
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Thumpr 227/241 Hydraulic Flat Cam for Chevrolet Big Block 396-454
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CAMSHAFT, BBC 282 XTREME ENERGY HYD ROLLER 1 EA
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CAMSHAFT, BBC 282 XTREME ENERGY HYD ROLLER 1 EA
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CAMSHAFT, BBC 280 MAGNUM HYDRAULIC 1 EA
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