1981 Jeep CJ5 Performance and Racing Products

Essential 1981 Jeep CJ5 Performance and Racing Products

Omix – Crankshaft Pulley And Damper (Part No.17460.01)

Crankshaft Pulley And Damper

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$55.99
Direct OE replacement Jeep parts and accessories built to the original specifications by Omix-ADA. Limited five year Manufacturer’s warranty.

Product Features:
  • Double Groove
  • OE Style
  • Direct Fit
  • Limited 5 Year Warranty
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Energy Suspension – Sway Bar Bushing Set (Part No.2.5101G)

Sway Bar Bushing Set

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$32.99
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 – Transmission Torque Arm Grommet (Part No.2.1101R)

Transmission Torque Arm Grommet

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$7.99
Product Features:
  • Transmission Torque Arm Grommet
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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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Energy Suspension – Leaf Spring Bushing Set (Part No.2.2116G)

Leaf Spring Bushing Set

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$43.99
Adds a dramatic amount of performance and durability to any vehicle, cars, trucks and SUVs. Helps the vehicle be in control – when maneuvering through turns, during standing start accelerations, braking, even over bumps and berms. Made of Energy’s Hyper-Flex performance polyurethane which lasts 5 -10 times longer than conventional rubber components.

Product Features:
  • Made of Superior Hyper-Flex+ Material
  • Adds Dramatic Amount of Performance/Durability
  • Helps Vehicle Be in Control
  • Allows the Suspension to Function Properly
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Accel – 300+Race, Spark Plug Wire Set, 8.8mm (Part No.7043)

300+Race, Spark Plug Wire Set, 8.8mm

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$141.99
These ACCEL wire sets are custom tailored for race engines and their builders. The oversize 8.8 mm wire is rated for 600 degrees Fahrenheit and 60kV. Resists heat, chemicals and moisture. High density insulation eliminates arcing. Route over and under headers.

Product Features:
  • 150 Ohms Per Foot
  • 8.8mm Oversize Silicone Jacket
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Omix – Pinion Bearing Race (Part No.16515.21)

Pinion Bearing Race

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$31.49
Is your axle’s differential making ugly noises? It could be that the pinion bearing has starved for oil or it is worn out from high mileage. The longer you wait to fix it, the more damage will be done. Omix-ADA offers new replacement pinion bearings for y

Product Features:
  • Inner
  • OE Style
  • Direct Fit
  • Limited 5 Year Warranty
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Rancho – Steering Damper Bracket (Part No.RS5508)

Steering Damper Bracket

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$80.99
Rancho® high-performance steering stabilizers are a simple and affordable way to enhance a vehicle’s performance. Rancho® steering stabilizers are ideal for off – road driving, towing/hauling and street performance applications. Rancho® steering stabilize

Product Features:
  • Black powder coated for visual appeal
  • CNC cut or bent
  • Steel thickness
  • Direct bolt to factory steering linkage
  • Designed for dual steering stabilizer
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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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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 – Drag Linkage Hardware Kit (Part No.18041.02)

Drag Linkage Hardware Kit

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$17.79
Is your Jeep’s steering loose? Are your tires wearing in an uneven pattern? Chances are that some of your steering components are worn. Fixing them is cheaper than replacing your tires and it’s a whole lot safer too. Omix-ADA offers high quality replaceme

Product Features:
  • Includes Caps; Cups; Springs And Washers
  • OE Style
  • Direct Fit
  • Limited 5 Year Warranty
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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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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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Rugged Ridge – Suspension Lift Kit (Part No.18401.14)

Suspension Lift Kit

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$644.99
Designed by a dedicated team of Jeep enthusiasts, the ORV suspension program is one of the most complete programs available. We have looked at each application in detail to provide the very best and most complete solution for your specific Jeep model. Sin

Product Features:
  • Black Powder Coated
  • 4 in. Lift
  • Smooth Ride
  • Direct Fit
  • 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 – Exhaust Manifold (Part No.17624.06)

Exhaust Manifold

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$261.99
Are you smelling exhaust in your Jeep? Can you hear an exhaust leak? If so, you may have a cracked exhaust manifold. Omix-ADA offers high quality exhaust manifolds and gaskets to solve the problem.

Product Features:
  • OE Style
  • Direct Fit
  • Limited 5 Year Warranty
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Accel – Distributor Cap And Rotor Kit (Part No.8220)

Distributor Cap And Rotor Kit

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$63.99


Product Features:
  • Heavy Duty Cap and Rotor Kit
  • With Brass Inserts
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Airaid – Replacement Air Filter (Part No.800-311)

Replacement Air Filter

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$55.99
This AIRAID Direct-Fit Replacement Filter is a drop-in replacement for your vehicle’s stock paper air filter that is designed to improve horsepower and acceleration. The air filter is constructed with multiple layers of filter media and provides significant improvements in air flow and filtration compared to typical replacement filters with the added benefit of being washable and reusable. Why throw money away on a paper filter each time the old one gets dirty when you can upgrade to a serviceable AIRAID Direct-Fit Replacement Filter for often less than the cost of two stock replacements? Installation takes only minutes and is as simple as replacing your stock filter.
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Earls Performance Product – Brake Bleeder Screws (Part No.280029ERL)

Brake Bleeder Screws

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$36.99
Brake Bleeder Screws

Edelbrock – Performer EGR AMC Intake Manifold (Part No.3731)

Performer EGR AMC Intake Manifold

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$484.99


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 – Muffler (Part No.17609.10)

Muffler

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$204.99
Are you smelling exhaust in your Jeep? Is your exhaust getting louder? If so, your muffler may be bad. Omix-ADA offers high quality replacement mufflers to solve the problem.

Product Features:
  • Continuous Roving Fiberglass Filling
  • OE Style
  • Direct Fit
  • Limited 5 Year Warranty
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Motive Gear – Differential Pinion Solid Spacer Kit w/Shims (Part No.4105)

Differential Pinion Solid Spacer Kit w/Shims

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$22.79


Product Features:
  • FORD 9″ SOLID SPACER KIT
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Rugged Ridge – Heavy Duty Differential Skid Plate (Part No.16597.30)

Heavy Duty Differential Skid Plate

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$123.99
Protect your factory differential cover with These heavy-duty skid plates. Designed to fit the contours of your stock differential cover. Constructed of durable 3/16 Inch black powder coated steel, these skid plates will help you slide over obstacles and

Product Features:
  • Cast Steel
  • Black Finish
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B & M – Torque Converter, Nitrous Holeshot 3000 (Part No.20481)

Torque Converter, Nitrous Holeshot 3000

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$696.99
Nitrous Holeshot Converters are Built with the same features as the other B&M Holeshots, with the addition of anti-balloon plates. The anti-balloon plates will allow these converters to stand up to the instant horsepower nitrous delivers.

Product Features:
  • 2800-3200 RPM
  • Small And Big Blocks
  • Serious Performance
  • Furnace Brazed
  • Fully Balanced
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Omix – Axle U-Joint (Part No.16525.03)

Axle U-Joint

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$84.99
Are your U-joints making noise? Or has one broken? When they do break, they usually damage the axle shafts or driveshafts too. That’s a lot of unnecessary work and expense. U-joint replacement is a routine maintenance chore. Omix-ADA offers high quality r

Product Features:
  • Front
  • Left/Right Side
  • OE Style
  • Direct Fit
  • Limited 5 Year Warranty
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Energy Suspension – Shackle Bushing Set (Part No.2.2118G)

Shackle Bushing Set

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$15.99
Product Features:
  • Made from HYPER-Flex Polyurethane
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Omix – Shock Absorber Grommet (Part No.18270.20)

Shock Absorber Grommet

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$7.49
Direct OE replacement Jeep parts and accessories built to the original specifications by Omix-ADA. Limited five year Manufacturer’s warranty.

Product Features:
  • Rubber
  • OE Style
  • Direct Fit
  • 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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1981 Jeep CJ5 Performance and Racing Products

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You’ll find popular Edelbrock brand products across Performance Engines. All are waiting to get your 1981 Jeep CJ5 back on the road. Some of the top-rated Edelbrock products in these categories are:
Performer Intake Manifold for 1970-91 AMC, Non-EGR, Satin Finish
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Performer Intake Manifold for 1970-91 AMC, Non-EGR, Satin Finish
Performance Intake Manifolds

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If are what you’re looking for, our inventory holds plenty. We stock brand Performance and Racing Products for your 1981 Jeep CJ5, and some of our most reviewed parts include:
Super Stock Coil
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Super Stock Coil
Performance Coils

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What are the most purchased Performance and Racing Products for the 1981 Jeep CJ5?

Out of 95 Performance and Racing Products for the 1981 Jeep CJ5, the most popular in our inventory are:
Tie Rod Dust Boot
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Tie Rod Dust Boot
Performance Tie Rod End Boots
Thermocap Radiator Cap
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Thermocap Radiator Cap
Performance Radiator Caps
Signature Series Valve Covers: AMC/Jeep 290-401 V8 1967-91, Chrome Steel
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Signature Series Valve Covers: AMC/Jeep 290-401 V8 1967-91, Chrome Steel
Performance Valve Covers

What are the top-rated 1981 Jeep CJ5 Performance and Racing Products?

Top-rated Performance and Racing Products for your 1981 Jeep CJ5 based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Coil; Blaster 2; High Performance
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Coil; Blaster 2; High Performance
“MATCHED PERFECT TO OLD UNIT”
Super 44 Series Muffler, 2.5in Offset Inlet 2.5in Center Outlet, Non-Reversible, Aggressive Sound
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Super 44 Series Muffler, 2.5in Offset Inlet 2.5in Center Outlet, Non-Reversible, Aggressive Sound
“These Flowmaster Super 44’s have made my barely upgraded 302 V8 sound unbelievable. I only have a 4 barrel and an Edelbrock Performer RPM intake and i”
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”