1981 GMC C3500 Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads

Essential 1981 GMC C3500 Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads

Sealed Power – Engine Valve Spring Retainer Keeper (Part No.VK-138)

Engine Valve Spring Retainer Keeper

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$0.30
Sealed Power parts provide innovative designs, use leading-edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.

Product Features:
  • Unsurpassed quality that you can trust
  • Uses leading edge materials
  • State-of-the-art manufacturing
  • Exacting tolerances
  • Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
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Felpro – Engine Valve Cover Load Spreader Set (Part No.ES 72676)

Engine Valve Cover Load Spreader Set

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$34.49
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
  • Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
  • Includes all parts needed to complete the repair
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Sealed Power – Engine Rocker Arm Nut (Part No.MR-1751)

Engine Rocker Arm Nut

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$0.95
Sealed Power« parts provide innovative designs, use leading edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.
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Edelbrock – RPM Big-Block Chevy Oval Port Cylinder Head Hydraulic Flat Tappet Cam (Part No.60439)

RPM Big-Block Chevy Oval Port Cylinder Head Hydraulic Flat Tappet Cam

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$1156.99
The Edelbrock #60439 Performer RPM High-Compression O-Port cylinder head is designed for Big-Block Chevy applications. The Edelbrock #60439 Performer RPM head is perfect for street performance, daily drivers, street rods and muscle cars where seat-of-the-

Product Features:
  • Complete Single High Compression 454-0
  • 100cc Combustion Chamber Volume
  • 290cc Intake/110cc Exhaust Runner Volume
  • 2.19 in. Intake/1.88 in. Exhaust Valve Diameter
  • 0.562 in. Deck Thickness
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Mr. Gasket – Cylinder Head Dowel Pins (Part No.4375)

Cylinder Head Dowel Pins

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$14.99
Dowel pins are precision machined and case hardened for accurate head alignment. Two per set. 5/16 inch x 5/8 inch

Product Features:
  • Precision Machined
  • Case Hardened
  • Give Accurate Alignment
  • 2 Per Set
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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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Edelbrock – Valve Seat for S/B Chevy heads with 1.60" Valves (Part No.9710)

Valve Seat for S/B Chevy heads with 1.60" Valves

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$18.99
Product Features:
  • Valve Seats
  • Performer Series
  • 50-State Street Legal
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ARP Auto Racing – For Use With Chevy Small Block, Black Oxide, Chrome Moly, With Washers (Part No.134-3601)

For Use With Chevy Small Block, Black Oxide, Chrome Moly, With Washers

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$109.99
High Performance head bolts are available with a reduced wrenching hex or 12 point and wide area flanged head that eliminates the need for valve train removal to facilitate cylinder head retorquing. All High Performance Series bolts are 180,000 PSI (which is 15 Percent stronger than Grade 8) and kits come complete with hardened parallel ground washers.

Product Features:
  • High Performance Head Bolts Are Available With A Reduced Wrenching Hex Or 12 Point
  • Wide Area Flanged Head That Eliminates The Need For Valve Train Removal To Facilitate Cylinder Head Retorquing
  • Rated At 180,000 PSI Tensile Strength
  • High Performance Head Bolts Are Stronger
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Sealed Power – Engine Rocker Arm Ball (Part No.MR-1783)

Engine Rocker Arm Ball

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$0.65
Sealed Power« parts provide innovative designs, use leading edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.
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Sealed Power – Engine Valve Spring (Part No.VS-677)

Engine Valve Spring

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$2.49
Sealed Power parts provide innovative designs, use leading-edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.

Product Features:
  • Unsurpassed quality that you can trust
  • Uses leading edge materials
  • State-of-the-art manufacturing
  • Exacting tolerances
  • Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
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Felpro – Cylinder Head Gasket: Composite, Without Head Bolts (Part No.8364 PT)

Cylinder Head Gasket: Composite, Without Head Bolts

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$27.99
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • PermaTorque head gaskets meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
  • Built to exceed all original equipment specifications
  • Provides the robust seal needed to contain peak combustion pressures and temperatures
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
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ARP Auto Racing – 1.9"Oal Stud, 0.75"D Adjuster Thread, 7/16"-20, 3/8"-16, 0.75"D Screw-In (Part No.135-7102)

1.9"Oal Stud, 0.75"D Adjuster Thread, 7/16"-20, 3/8"-16, 0.75"D Screw-In

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$59.99
If you have ever installed a rocker stud into a cylinder head and watched it wobble as it screwed in, you knew from the beginning that the rocker geometry was going to be inconsistent all over the place. ARP rocker studs are concentric within 0.005 T.I.R. thread pitch to thread pitch. They run in straight and true. Lengths are exact designed to provide positive seating every time. An extra large radius base offers greater resistance to flex. Available in both High Performance and Pro Series models. To be used with ARP patented Perma-Loc(TM) adjusters.

Product Features:
  • Made Of 8740 Chrome Moly Forgings
  • Heat Treated To 180,000 Psi
  • Excellent For Elapsed Time Bracket Racing, Limited Rule Oval Track Competition And Street Use
  • Lengths Are Exact Designed To Provide Positive Seating Every Time
  • 1.9″ Effective Stud Length
  • Set of 16
  • .800″ Adjuster Thread Length
  • 7/16″-20 Shank Diameter and Thread
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ARP Auto Racing – ARP Cylinder Head Stud Kit (Part No.234-4301)

ARP Cylinder Head Stud Kit

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$316.99
ARP only uses premium grade 8740 alloy and a proprietary ARP2000 alloy that are rated for superior to “aircraft” quality alloy steels. Secondly, each stud is placed vertically into special racks and precisely heat-treated to 200,000 psi for the 8740 material and 220,000 psi for the ARP2000 material. This procedure ensures complete heat penetration and the results are far superior to those lesser quality studs from other manufacturers who just dump pieces in a basket and hope for the best. 

Product Features:
  • 1/2″ 12-Point, 3/16″ Allen Socket Size(s)
  • 8740 Chromoly
  • Black Oxide
  • Small Block Chevy
  • Sold As A Kit
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Edelbrock – Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16) (Part No.9721)

Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16)

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$95.99
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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Edelbrock – Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16) (Part No.9731)

Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16)

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$128.99
Product Features:
  • Use W/ Valve Springs Part #5762, 5795
  • Use W/ Locks Part #9612
  • 1.50 in. Outside Diameter
  • Steel Material
  • Black Oxide Finish
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Sealed Power – Engine Valve Lifter (Part No.HT-817)

Engine Valve Lifter

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$13.99
Sealed Power« parts provide innovative designs, use leading edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.

Product Features:
  • Unsurpassed quality that you can trust
  • Uses leading edge materials
  • State-of-the-art manufacturing
  • Exacting tolerances
  • Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
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Edelbrock – Performer-Plus Hydraulic Flat Tappet Lifters (Part No.9738)

Performer-Plus Hydraulic Flat Tappet Lifters

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$127.99
Product Features:
  • Replacement Lifters For Performer Cam
  • 50 State Legal
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Sealed Power – Engine Push Rod (Part No.RP-3181)

Engine Push Rod

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$2.49
Sealed Power« parts provide innovative designs, use leading edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.

Product Features:
  • State-of-the-art manufacturing
  • Exceptional material quality
  • Exacting tolerances
  • Heat treated tips
  • Stock or mild modified replacement
  • Made in USA
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Sealed Power – Engine Push Rod (Part No.RP-3104)

Engine Push Rod

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$4.99
Sealed Power« parts provide innovative designs, use leading edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.
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Sealed Power – Engine Rocker Arm Kit (Part No.R-826)

Engine Rocker Arm Kit

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$3.49
Sealed Power parts provide innovative designs, use leading-edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.

Product Features:
  • Complete rocker arm assembly
  • 1 Arm
  • 1 Ball
  • 1 Nut
  • Utilizes ISO & QS certified manufacturing
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Sealed Power – Engine Rocker Arm Kit (Part No.R-973)

Engine Rocker Arm Kit

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$6.99
Sealed Power parts provide innovative designs, use leading-edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.

Product Features:
  • Complete rocker arm assembly
  • 1 Arm
  • 1 Ball
  • 1 Nut
  • Utilizes ISO & QS certified manufacturing
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Felpro – Cylinder Head Gasket Set (Part No.HS 7733 PT-16)

Cylinder Head Gasket Set

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$62.99
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • PROPRIETARY COATING — Nonstick anti-friction coating seals small surface scratches and imperfections
  • SEALING TECHNOLOGIES — Exclusive sealing innovations and technologies with proprietary materials and unique design features to ensure a superior seal for your repair
  • NO RETORQUE DESIGN — Steel core helps eliminate the need for retorquing head bolts
  • STRONG AND DURABLE — Features graphite or reinforced fiber facing material and steel armor for strength and durability
  • DESIGNED FOR IMPERFECT SEALING SURFACES — Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment to help seal imperfect sealing surfaces
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Felpro – Cylinder Head Gasket Set (Part No.HS 7733 PT-3)

Cylinder Head Gasket Set

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$66.99
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • PROPRIETARY COATING — Nonstick anti-friction coating seals small surface scratches and imperfections
  • SEALING TECHNOLOGIES — Exclusive sealing innovations and technologies with proprietary materials and unique design features to ensure a superior seal for your repair
  • NO RETORQUE DESIGN — Steel core helps eliminate the need for retorquing head bolts
  • STRONG AND DURABLE — Features graphite or reinforced fiber facing material and steel armor for strength and durability
  • DESIGNED FOR IMPERFECT SEALING SURFACES — Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment to help seal imperfect sealing surfaces
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Edelbrock – Signature Series Valve Covers: Small Block Chevy 262-400 1959-86, Chrome Steel (Part No.4449)

Signature Series Valve Covers: Small Block Chevy 262-400 1959-86, Chrome Steel

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$56.99
The Edelbrock #4449 Signature Series Valve Covers are designed for Chevrolet 262-400 ’59-86 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:
  • Small Block Chevy 262-400 1959-86
  • Short
  • Chrome Steel
  • Set Of Two
  • Rubber Grommets For Breather
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Edelbrock – Signature Series Valve Covers: Big Block Chevy 396-502 1965 & Up, Chrome Steel (Part No.4480)

Signature Series Valve Covers: Big Block Chevy 396-502 1965 & Up, Chrome Steel

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$78.99
The Edelbrock #4480 Signature Series Valve Covers are designed for Chevrolet 396-502 V8 ’65 & later 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 Chevy 396-502 1965 & Up
  • Short
  • Chrome Steel
  • Set Of Two
  • Rubber Grommets For Breather
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Mr. Gasket – Chrome Valve Cover Wing Bolts (Part No.9824)

Chrome Valve Cover Wing Bolts

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$15.99
Chrome-plated for beauty and durability, wing bolts make valve cover removal fast & easy. They are precision-engineered and feature extra-long threads to accommodate Mr. Gasket re-usable valve cover gasket & custom valve covers.

Product Features:
  • Fits Chevy V8
  • Standard Y Top 1/4 In-20 X 5/8 in L
  • Chrome Plated Steel
  • Overall Length: 4.64″
  • Installed Length: 4.00″
  • Pack of 4
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1981 GMC C3500 Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1981 GMC C3500. Maybe you just need a couple of Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 85 different Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads in our inventory ranging from $0.30 to $1,575.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1981 GMC C3500 running smoothly.

Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads are only as good as their brand. We stock 9 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1981 GMC C3500. Sealed Power, Felpro, and Mr. Gasket are just some of the brands we stock. Search for brands you know or compare prices and reviews to help you decide!

We know you’ll find the perfect Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads for your 1981 GMC C3500, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 159 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Chrome Valve Cover Wing Bolts with 4.4 stars and Signature Series Valve Covers: Small Block Chevy 262-400 1959-86, Chrome Steel with 4.4 stars.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads to keep your 1981 GMC C3500 rolling for years to come, look no further. Shop online and have your products shipped direct to your door, or pick up at the nearest Advance Auto Parts location today!

Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads Brands To Make Your 1981 GMC C3500 Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1981 GMC C3500 demands trusted brand parts and products to keep it running. Many trusted brands of Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads make up Advance Auto Parts’ inventory, and all are ready to help make your C3500 the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads brands and parts.

Popular Edelbrock Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads

We carry Edelbrock parts in our stock across Engine Valve Springs categories, plus more. For a 1981 GMC C3500, our most popular Edelbrock Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads include:
Sure Seat Valve Springs for Chevy 262-400 V8 1957-95
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Sure Seat Valve Springs for Chevy 262-400 V8 1957-95
Engine Valve Springs

FAQs for 1981 GMC C3500 Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads

What are the most purchased Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads for the 1981 GMC C3500?

Out of 85 Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads for the 1981 GMC C3500, the most popular in our inventory are:
Engine Valve Lifter
from $13.99
(15)
Engine Valve Lifter
Engine Valve Lifters
Engine Push Rod
from $2.99
(5)
Engine Push Rod
Push Rods
Engine Rocker Arm Nut
from $0.95
(4)
Engine Rocker Arm Nut
Rocker Arm Nuts

What are the top-rated 1981 GMC C3500 Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads?

Top-rated Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads for your 1981 GMC C3500 based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Chrome Valve Cover Wing Bolts
from $15.99
(9)
Chrome Valve Cover Wing Bolts
“good”
Signature Series Valve Covers: Small Block Chevy 262-400 1959-86, Chrome Steel
from $56.99
(7)
Signature Series Valve Covers: Small Block Chevy 262-400 1959-86, Chrome Steel
“Used to replace my bent up covers easy install bolted right up”
Engine Rocker Arm Kit
from $3.49
(6)
Engine Rocker Arm Kit
“The rocker was what i needed and was hard to find. You guys helped out well and were right in the neighborhood thanks”