1981 Jeep CJ5 Performance Engines

Essential 1981 Jeep CJ5 Performance Engines

B & M – Torque Converter, Holeshot 3000 (Part No.10425)

Torque Converter, Holeshot 3000

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$840.99
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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Edelbrock – Performer-Plus Camshaft Kit for AMC 290-401 V8 (Part No.2132)

Performer-Plus Camshaft Kit for AMC 290-401 V8

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$353.99


Product Features:
  • Designed for Optimum Torque and Acceleration
  • Maximum Performance From Idle through Mid-Range
  • Matched To Performer Intakes PN[2131/3731]
  • 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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Edelbrock – Performer AMC; Intake Manifold (Part No.21311)

Performer AMC; Intake Manifold

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$592.99


Product Features:
  • For Idle to 5500 RPM Street-Driven Performance
  • Dual-Plane Low-Rise Intake w/180 deg. Firing Order
  • Patented Runner Design Ensures Broad Torque Curve
  • Excellent Throttle Response and Mid-Range Power
  • 50-State Street Legal if Correct Carburetor Used
  • Not for Stock Motorcraft Spread Bore Carburetor
  • Two Center Bolt Holes are Offset
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Edelbrock – Performer AMC; Intake Manifold (Part No.37311)

Performer AMC; Intake Manifold

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$627.99


Product Features:
  • For Idle to 5500 RPM Street-Driven Performance
  • Dual-Plane Low-Rise Intake w/180 deg. Firing Order
  • Patented Runner Design Ensures Broad Torque Curve
  • Excellent Throttle Response and Mid-Range Power
  • 50-State Street Legal if Correct Carburetor Used
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Omix – Piston (Part No.17427.04)

Piston

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$88.99
Are you rebuilding an engine and need a fresh set of pistons? Omix-ADA offers high-quality replacement pistons from Standard to .080 thousandths over size. Wrist pins included. They will give you years of service and get you back on the road. Sold individ

Product Features:
  • .040 Over
  • Engine Work May Be Required To Install This Part
  • Limited 5 Year Warranty
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Omix – Piston (Part No.17427.09)

Piston

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$73.99
Are you rebuilding an engine and need a fresh set of pistons? Omix-ADA offers high-quality replacement pistons from Standard to .080 thousandths over size. Wrist pins included. They will give you years of service and get you back on the road. Sold individ

Product Features:
  • .030 Over
  • Engine Work May Be Required To Install This Part
  • Limited 5 Year Warranty
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Edelbrock – Sure Seat; Valve Spring (Part No.5932)

Sure Seat; Valve Spring

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$89.99
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 black oxide coated. Non-Rotator style: Dyno tested and street proven. Great match to Edelbrock camshaft kit.

Product Features:
  • For Use With Cast Iron Heads
  • Springs Made of Highest Quality Spring Wire
  • Springs Precision Wound To Close Tolerances
  • Use with Original Equipment Heads Only
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Omix – Thermostat Gasket (Part No.17117.03)

Thermostat Gasket

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$3.49
Direct OE replacement Jeep parts and accessories built to the original specifications by Omix-ADA. Limited five year Manufacturer’s warranty.

Product Features:
  • OE Style
  • Direct Fit
  • Highly Durable
  • Long Lasting
  • Limited 5 Year Warranty
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Edelbrock – Engine Gasket Set (Head / Intake / Exhaust / Valve Cover) for AMC/Jeep (Part No.7372)

Engine Gasket Set (Head / Intake / Exhaust / Valve Cover) for AMC/Jeep

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$171.99
The Edelbrock #7372?head gaskets provide the best sealing solution and are matched to Edelbrock cylinder heads for optimal performance. Edelbrock relies on industry leading head gasket manufactures to ensure our head gasket sets will provide the best fit

Product Features:
  • Head: 4.275″ Bore/0.045″ Thick/10.60cc Vol.
  • Intake: 1.13″x2.21″ Port/.030″ Thick
  • Exhaust: 1.80″x1.30″ Port
  • 3/16″ Valve Cover
  • Multi Piece Configuration
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Omix – Cylinder Head Gasket (Part No.17446.04)

Cylinder Head Gasket

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$28.99
Is your Jeep’s cylinder head gasket leaking? Or, are you rebuilding an engine and need a fresh gasket? Omix-ADA offers high-quality replacement cylinder head gaskets that will give you years of service and get you back on the road.

Product Features:
  • Composite
  • OE Style
  • Direct Fit
  • Limited 5 Year Warranty
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FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.1621)

Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set

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$13.29
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

Product Features:
  • Blue Stripe performance cork-rubber gaskets use cork particles evenly distributed throughout a rubber binder resulting in a compressible gasket without leak paths.
  • Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.
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Omix – Piston Ring Set (Part No.17430.23)

Piston Ring Set

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$98.99
Are you rebuilding an engine and need a fresh set of piston rings? Omix-ADA offers high-quality replacement piston ring sets from Standard to .080 thousandths over size. They will give you years of service and get you back on the road.

Product Features:
  • .060 Over
  • Engine Work May Be Required To Install This Part
  • Limited 5 Year Warranty
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Omix – Piston Ring Set (Part No.17430.02)

Piston Ring Set

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$67.99
Are you rebuilding an engine and need a fresh set of piston rings? Omix-ADA offers high-quality replacement piston ring sets from Standard to .080 thousandths over size. They will give you years of service and get you back on the road.

Product Features:
  • .020 Over
  • Engine Work May Be Required To Install This Part
  • Limited 5 Year Warranty
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FEL-PRO Performance – Performance Intake Manifold Gasket Set (Part No.1232)

Performance Intake Manifold Gasket Set

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$29.19
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions.

Product Features:
  • Fel-Pro performance intake manifold gaskets have been tested with virtually all aftermarket cylinder head and intake manifold combinations.
  • Performance intake manifold gaskets designed without a metal core, to allow engine builders to trim the gasket for exact fit on modified ports.
  • Exc. Super Duty Engines.
  • Printoseal® elastomeric sealing beads to provide extra sealing strength around the intake port.
  • Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.
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Omix – Timing Chain (Part No.17453.02)

Timing Chain

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$20.99
Timing chains stretch over time. If left untouched, they can begin jumping teeth on the camshaft and crankshaft sprockets. This will change your timing and will do major damage to your Jeep’s engine. It is recommended that you change the timing chain and

Product Features:
  • OE Style
  • Direct Fit
  • Limited 5 Year Warranty
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Omix – Timing Kit (Part No.17452.06)

Timing Kit

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$88.99
Timing chains stretch over time. If left untouched, they can begin jumping teeth on the camshaft and crankshaft sprockets. This will change your timing and will do major damage to your Jeep’s engine. It is recommended that you change the timing chain and

Product Features:
  • 3 Piece Kit
  • OE Style
  • Direct Fit
  • Limited 5 Year Warranty
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Omix – Timing Cover Oil Seal (Part No.17449.50)

Timing Cover Oil Seal

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$15.49
Direct OE replacement Jeep parts and accessories built to the original specifications by Omix-ADA. Limited five year Manufacturer’s warranty.

Product Features:
  • Metal Outer Rubber Inner
  • OE Style
  • Direct Fit
  • Limited 5 Year Warranty
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Omix – Water Pump (Part No.17104.11)

Water Pump

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$107.99
Is your water pump leaking? Over time the rubber impeller will deteriorate. It’s easier to replace it now than to have a roadside breakdown in the future. Get a high quality water pump from Omix-ADA. Keep your Jeep running cool.

Product Features:
  • OE Style
  • Direct Fit
  • High Quality
  • Efficient Cooling
  • Limited 5 Year Warranty
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Edelbrock – Water Pump AMC Long Style 1973-Later (Part No.8832)

Water Pump AMC Long Style 1973-Later

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$347.99
Edelbrock #8832 Water Pump AMC long style 1973-later ideal to prevent overheating in street rods and street machines, as well as in tow rigs and motorhomes. Using state-of-the-art racing technology, Edelbrock has designed these “super cooling” Water Pumps

Product Features:
  • Standard Impeller Rotation
  • 0.625 in. Pilot Shaft
  • 0.750 in. Ball/Ball Bearing
  • 4.1875 in. Block To Hub Height
  • Satin Finish
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Omix – Water Pump (Part No.17104.16)

Water Pump

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$182.99
Is your water pump leaking? Over time the rubber impeller will deteriorate. It’s easier to replace it now than to have a roadside breakdown in the future. Get a high quality water pump from Omix-ADA. Keep your Jeep running cool.

Product Features:
  • OE Style
  • Direct Fit
  • High Quality
  • Efficient Cooling
  • Limited 5 Year Warranty
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Omix – Engine Gasket Set (Part No.17442.01)

Engine Gasket Set

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$87.99
Are your Jeep’s engine gaskets leaking? Or, are you rebuilding an engine and need fresh gaskets? Omix-ADA offers high-quality replacement gaskets that will give you years of service and get you back on the road.

Product Features:
  • Full Lower Gasket Set
  • OE Style
  • Direct Fit
  • Limited 5 Year Warranty
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FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Oil Pan Gasket Set (Part No.1813)

Engine Oil Pan Gasket Set

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$15.29
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

Product Features:
  • Felcoid/Plus gaskets have a fiber sheet core and a latex rubber coating to eliminate potential leakage paths. The core material resists crushing and splitting, while providing excellent blowout resistance.
  • With steel core to provide ultimate excellent blowout resistance.
  • Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.
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Omix – Oil Pan Gasket (Part No.17439.01)

Oil Pan Gasket

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$8.99
Is your Jeep’s oil pan gasket leaking? Or, are you rebuilding an engine and need a fresh gasket? Omix-ADA offers high-quality replacement oil pan gaskets that will give you years of service and get you back on the road.

Product Features:
  • Cork
  • OE Style
  • Direct Fit
  • Limited 5 Year Warranty
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1981 Jeep CJ5 Performance Engines

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1981 Jeep CJ5. Maybe you just need a couple of Performance Engines. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 25 different Performance Engines in our inventory ranging from $3.49 to $840.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1981 Jeep CJ5 running smoothly.

Performance Engines are only as good as their brand. We stock 4 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1981 Jeep CJ5. Edelbrock, Omix, and B & M 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 Performance Engines for your 1981 Jeep CJ5, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 2 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Engine Oil Pan Gasket Set with 5.0 stars.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Performance Engines to keep your 1981 Jeep CJ5 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!

Performance Engines Brands To Make Your 1981 Jeep CJ5 Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1981 Jeep CJ5 demands trusted brand parts and products to keep it running. Many trusted brands of Performance Engines make up Advance Auto Parts’ inventory, and all are ready to help make your CJ5 the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Performance Engines brands and parts.

Popular Edelbrock Performance Engines

We carry Edelbrock parts in our stock across Performance Intake Manifolds categories, plus more. For a 1981 Jeep CJ5, our most popular Edelbrock Performance Engines include:
Performer Intake Manifold for 1970-91 AMC, Non-EGR, Satin Finish
from $424.99
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Performer Intake Manifold for 1970-91 AMC, Non-EGR, Satin Finish
Performance Intake Manifolds

FAQs for 1981 Jeep CJ5 Performance Engines

What are the most purchased Performance Engines for the 1981 Jeep CJ5?

Out of 25 Performance Engines for the 1981 Jeep CJ5, the most popular in our inventory are:
Performer EGR AMC Intake Manifold
from $484.99
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Performer EGR AMC Intake Manifold
Performance Intake Manifolds
Cylinder Head Gasket
from $28.99
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Cylinder Head Gasket
Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gaskets
Engine Gasket Set (Head / Intake / Exhaust / Valve Cover) for AMC/Jeep
from $171.99
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Engine Gasket Set (Head / Intake / Exhaust / Valve Cover) for AMC/Jeep
Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gaskets

What are the top-rated 1981 Jeep CJ5 Performance Engines?

Top-rated Performance Engines for your 1981 Jeep CJ5 based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Engine Oil Pan Gasket Set
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Engine Oil Pan Gasket Set
“used this part for a mercruiser 140. which is a 181 cubic inch gm motor. the 4 piece design was nice. however if you are going to change the gasket wi”