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These Magnum Roller Rocker Arms for Chevy V8 265-400 and V6 200-262 applications are the ultimate street rocker. With a 3/8″ stud diameter and 1.52 ratio, they are designed for serious performance enthusiasts. All Magnum Roller Rocker Arms are constructed

Product Features:

Roller tip reduces friction while stiff design and superior ratio accuracy yield more effective valve lift
For applications with less than 350 lbs. of open spring pressure
Constructed from 8620 chromemoly steel, a superior material that will not flex and ensures maximum lift
Ultimate street roller rocker arm designed for serious performance enthusiasts

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

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Fluoroelastomer compound combines optimum resistance to heat, oils and abrasion for longivity.
Optimizes performance under high crankcase vacuum conditions, elevated temperatures and high RPM levels.
Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.

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$17.79

Big Block Chevrolet tubular head dowel, .638/.639 inch o.d. (outer diameter) by 1/2 inch. Packaged two per set. These hard to find dowel pins are precision machined then case hardened for accurate alignment in engine assembly.

Product Features:

Precision Machined
Case Hardened
Give Accurate Alignment
2 Per Set

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$23.79

Spectre’s Chevrolet late model water neck offers the normal angled water neck and a 1/2 inch NPT threaded hole for a by-pass hose. This water neck has a chrome plated finish for a lasting look great and includes the bolts.

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Fits Chevy engines
Includes a 1/2 inch NPT threaded hole for by-pass hose
Includes bolts
Chrome plated
Easy to install
O-ring/gasket not included

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$203.99

Edelbrock part #9646 Pushrods are designed for small-block Chevy V-8 engine applications. These one-piece pushrods are manufactured from high quality 4130 Chromoly steel tubing that has been surface hardened for maximum durability. They have precise forme

Product Features:

7.25 in. Length
0.312 in. Diameter
4130 Chromoly Steel Material
Black Oxide Finish
Made In The USA

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$151.99

Complete kit includes retainers and locks. Springs made of highest quality spring wire. Springs precision wound to close tolerances. Includes superior quality steel retainers. Includes 7 degree heat-treated valve stem locks. Retainers and locks are black oxide coated. Non-rotator style: Dyno tested and street proven. Great match to Edelbrock camshaft kit.

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Complete Kit: Includes Retainers And Locks
Springs Made of Highest Quality Spring Wire
Springs Precision Wound To Close Tolerances
Includes Superior Quality Steel Retainers
Includes 7 deg. Heat-Treated Valve Stem Locks
Retainers and Locks Black Oxide Coated
Non-Rotator Style: Dyno Tested and Street Proven
Great Match to Edelbrock Camshaft Kit

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Maximum cooling for street and racing engines. Internal passages are balanced for maximum flow. Impeller is larger than others for maximum pressure. Impeller vanes dramatically increase flow rates. Equal distribution to both sides of block. Only flows in one direction for optimum efficiency. In the early days of the automotive performance industry, you either ran what was available, or you fabricated something you thought met your needs. Such needs were the building blocks of this industry, and it was through the efforts of many that we have the automotive aftermarket, but it was through the work of one name in particular to which many in the industry owe a great debt, and that name is Edelbrock.

Product Features:

Maximum Cooling for Street and Racing Engines
Internal Passages Are Balanced for Maximum Flow
Impeller is Larger than Others For Max Pressure
Impeller Vanes Dramatically Increase Flow Rates
Equal Distribution to Both Sides of Block
Only Flows in One-Direction for Optimum Efficiency

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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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These grade 8 alloy steel, longer length bolts are designed to compensate for thread length lost when using head bolt washers. This allows increased torque and clamping. Set of 16 does one cylinder head.

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Cylinder Head Bolts
Longer-Than-Stock
High Quality Grade 8 Alloy
Increase Torque Settings
Higher Clamp Loads On Gasket

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Manufactured from high-density cork and rubber blend gasket material. Provides excellent sealing and durability. Complete with molded rubber front/rear oil pan seals where applicable. For OE replacement and high performance street.

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One-piece design
Eliminates potential leaks
Prevents over tightening
Prevents torque loss

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Torque Converter – Tork Master 3000 for GM 1965 to 1991 TH400, 425, 375 and 1968 to 1981 TH350, 375B (not 350C) APPLICATION: Tork Master 3000 for GM 1965 to 1991 TH400, 425, 375 and 1968 to 1981 TH350, 375B (not 350C) The Tork Master is B&M’s lowest cost performance torque converter. The Tork Master is an excellent all-around performance street converter. The best ‘value priced’ street converters available, Tork Master converters come with a new precision pump drive tube and all are pressure tested and fully balanced. The Tork Master torque converter is not recommended for big block or supercharged applications. New allow steel pump drive tube. Needle thrust bearing when factory equipped. New thrust washer between turbine and cover when required.

Product Features:

New Precision Pump Drive Tube
Pressure Tested
Fully Balanced
Needle Thrust Bearing
New Thrust Washer
Washer Between Turbine and Cover

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Ultra-Seal intake manifold gaskets are manufactured from cellulose/nitrile composition gasket material. Provides excellent sealing and durability. Incorporates Silicone beading around each intake and water outlet port to provide additional sealing strength on both sides of each gasket. No gasket sealer required. For OE replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track use. Includes manifold end seals and distributor gasket.

Product Features:

Manufactured from cellulose/nitrile composition gasket material
Provides excellent sealing and durability
Silicone beading on both sides of each gasket
Complete with manifold end seals and distributor gasket
For OE replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track use
Creates Tight Leak proof Seal

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$99.99

Product Features:

Use W/ Valve Springs Part #5703, 5794
Set of 16
1.50 in. Outside Diameter
Steel Material
Black Oxide Finish

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

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Die cut silicone rubber gaskets conform to out-of-flat covers
Great for on-again/off-again situations
Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.

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$1028.99

Product Features:

Designed for 1987-95 Throttle Body Injection or Tuned Port Injection 5.7L Small-Block Chevy engines originally equipped with center bolt valve covers
Flat Tappet Camshaft Type
60cc chambers with 165cc intake ports
Size of intake valve is 2.02 in. and exhaust valve is 1.60 in.
Sold as one complete head

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

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

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PROPRIETARY COATING – Nonstick anti-friction coating seals small surface imperfections
NO RETORQUE DESIGN – Steel core helps eliminate the need for retorquing head bolts
SUPERIOR SEAL – Precise embossed Printoseal sealing beads at all vital areas to eliminate leak paths
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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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 180 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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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.

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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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Product Features:

Designed for Optimum Torque and Acceleration
Maximum Performance From Idle through Mid-Range
Matched to Edelbrock Performer Intakes
Includes Hydraulic Lifters and Assembly Lube
Major Improvement in Throttle Response and Torque
Use For Daily Drivers/Trucks/Vans/RVs/4x4s
Take The Guesswork Out Of Camshaft Selection

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If you are changing your camshaft or replacing the timing set, make sure to replace this seal at the same time! Made from Nitrile rubber.

Product Features:

Nitrile Rubber And High Density Cork
Will Not Shrink Or Stick

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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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Utilizes late model alternator and A/C bracket mounting provisions. Has vacuum taps off Manifold runners. Uses cable bracket P/N 20-101 for GM 700R4 transmission. Extra installation hardware included.

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High Rise Dual Plane Design
Holley Pro-Jection Tbi Mounting Flange
Erg Provisions

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Product Features:

Great For Street Machines/Street Rods/Muscle Cars
Two Piece Design
Individual D-Shaped Runners
Optimized For Broad Power Range/Large Plenum Area
Can Be Used For Blow-Through Superchargers
Fully CNC Machined For A Perfect Fit
No Exhaust Crossover

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Finish your custom engine job with these show quality grade 5 chromed 12-point bolts, includes AN washers which have no exposed shoulder for a professional appearance. Includes (12) 3/8-16 x 1 inch bolts with (12) 3/8 inch AN washers.

Product Features:

Chrome plated
Grade 8
12-point head
AN washers with no exposed shoulder for a professional appearance

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These grade 5 hex head bolts are brite zinc plated for protection and appearance. Hardened flat washers provide uniform torque & prevent galling on aluminum manifolds. Includes twelve (12) 3/8 inch-16 x 1 inch bolts & washers

Product Features:

Zinc plated to resist corrosion and provide a clean professional appearance
Made from Grade 5 steel for strength and durability
Flat washers provide uniform clamp load and prevent galling on aluminum intake manifolds
Allen (socket) Head
Zinc Plated For Protection

1981 GMC K3500 Performance Engines

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Essential 1981 GMC K3500 Performance Engines

Competition Cams – MAGNUM ROLLER ROCKERS, SMALL BLOCK CHEVY 1.52 1 ST (Part No.1412-16)

FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit (Part No.2918)

Mr. Gasket – Cylinder Head Dowel Pins (Part No.4377)

Spectre – Water Neck; Chevy Late Model (Part No.4730)

Edelbrock – Pushrod Set for S/B Chevy (Part No.9646)

Edelbrock – Complete Sure Seat Valve Spring Kit for Chevy 262-400 V8 1957-95 (Part No.5794)

Edelbrock – Water Pump for 1988 and later C/K pickups in Satin Finish (Part No.8853)

Edelbrock – Performer-Link Adjustable True-Roller Timing Chain Set (Part No.7810)

Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Cylinder Head Bolts (Part No.941G)

Mr. Gasket – Oil Pan Gasket (Part No.197)

B & M – Tork Master 3000 (Part No.20402)

Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Intake Gasket (Part No.5818)

Edelbrock – Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16) (Part No.9730)

FEL-PRO Performance – PERFORMANCE VALVE COVER GASKET SET (Part No.1602)

Edelbrock – Performer Small-Block Chevy Cylinder Head Hydraulic Flat Tappet Cam (Part No.60859)

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

FEL-PRO Performance – Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts (Part No.1025)

FEL-PRO Performance – Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts (Part No.1010)

Mr. Gasket – High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow (Part No.4364)

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

Edelbrock – Performer-Plus Camshaft Kit for 1976-95 Small Block Chevrolet (Part No.3702)

Mr. Gasket – Timing Cover Seal (Part No.17)

FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Timing Cover Gasket (Part No.2335)

Holley – Manifold; SBC Late DP TBI EGR (Part No.300-66)

Weiand – Stealth Ram; Intake Manifold (Part No.7540)

Mr. Gasket – Intake Bolt Kit (Part No.5003)

Mr. Gasket – Intake Manifold Bolt Set – Chevrolet Small Block – Socket Head 3/8"-16 X 1" Bolts & Washers (Part No.956G)

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