1981 Jeep Wagoneer Performance Engines

Essential 1981 Jeep Wagoneer Performance Engines

Edelbrock – Performer Small-Block Chevy 2.8L Intake Manifold (Part No.3785)

Performer Small-Block Chevy 2.8L Intake Manifold

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$361.99


Product Features:
  • For Idle to 5500 RPM Street-Driven Performance
  • Excellent Throttle Response and Mid-Range Power
  • 50-State Street Legal if Correct Carburetor Used
  • Ideal for Light-Duty Pickups and Passenger Cars
  • Unique Design Allows Use Of 2 bbl Or 4 bbl Top
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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 – Timing Chain (Part No.17453.09)

Timing Chain

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$53.99
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 Chain (Part No.17453.08)

Timing Chain

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$39.49
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 Cover Oil Seal (Part No.17449.50)

Timing Cover Oil Seal

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$13.99
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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Competition Cams – VALVE SEALS, TEFLON 3/8" 1 ST (Part No.505-16)

VALVE SEALS, TEFLON 3/8" 1 ST

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$31.99
COMP Cams offers a complete line of valve stem seals, from the umbrella seals to the positive-stop Teflon seal. These seals are a must to keep unwanted oil from entering the combustion chamber through the clearance in the valve guides. The umbrella seal is normally used when a larger-than-stock diameter spring is used, in the case of a double spring, the positive-stop Teflon seal is used. The umbrella seals require no machining, but with the Teflon seal it is necessary to disassemble the heads and machine the top of the guide with a special .530 diameter cutter. Whenever you are planning an engine overhaul or a cam change, don’t forget the valve seals.

Product Features:
  • Work with .530″ guides and 3/8″ valve stem diameter
  • Valve stem oil seals keep unwanted oil from entering the combustion chamber
  • Several different types of valve seals are offered
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Omix – Thermostat Gasket (Part No.17117.04)

Thermostat Gasket

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$1.49
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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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 – Engine Gasket Set (Part No.17441.07)

Engine Gasket Set

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$105.99
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 Upper Gasket Set
  • OE Style
  • Direct Fit
  • Limited 5 Year Warranty
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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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Omix – Camshaft Kit (Part No.17420.01)

Camshaft Kit

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$359.99
Direct OE replacement Jeep parts and accessories built to the original specifications by Omix-ADA. Limited five year Manufacturer’s warranty.

Product Features:
  • Includes Cam Shaft; Lube And Lifters
  • OE Style
  • Direct Fit
  • Limited 5 Year Warranty
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Omix – Engine Gasket Set (Part No.17442.04)

Engine Gasket Set

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$76.99
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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Mr. Gasket – High Performance Thermostat (Part No.4365)

High Performance Thermostat

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$27.49
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 195 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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Mr. Gasket – High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow (Part No.4364)

High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow

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$26.99
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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Omix – Oil Pan Gasket (Part No.17439.06)

Oil Pan Gasket

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$56.99
Tired of looking at the stains on your driveway? Are you repairing or rebuilding your engine? Gaskets are a cheap solution to prevent or stop leaks. Omix-ADA offers high quality replacement gaskets designed specifically for your Jeep.

Product Features:
  • Rubber
  • OE Style
  • Direct Fit
  • Limited 5 Year Warranty
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Omix – Oil Pan Gasket (Part No.17437.07)

Oil Pan Gasket

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$18.29
Tired of looking at the stains on your driveway? Are you repairing or rebuilding your engine? Gaskets are a cheap solution to prevent or stop leaks. Omix-ADA offers high quality replacement gaskets designed specifically for your Jeep.

Product Features:
  • Steel
  • OE Style
  • Direct Fit
  • Limited 5 Year Warranty
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Omix – Rocker Arm Stud Nut (Part No.17402.08)

Rocker Arm Stud Nut

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$5.49
Direct OE replacement Jeep parts and accessories built to the original specifications by Omix-ADA. Limited five year Manufacturer’s warranty.

Product Features:
  • Nut With Attached Lock Washer
  • OE Style
  • Direct Fit
  • Limited 5 Year Warranty
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Omix – Rocker Arm Kit (Part No.17411.05)

Rocker Arm Kit

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$48.49
Direct OE replacement Jeep parts and accessories built to the original specifications by Omix-ADA. Limited five year Manufacturer’s warranty.

Product Features:
  • Includes 2 Arms; 2 Pivots And 1 Bridge
  • OE Style
  • Direct Fit
  • Limited 5 Year Warranty
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Edelbrock – Pushrod Set for AMC 343-401 (Part No.9637)

Pushrod Set for AMC 343-401

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$206.99
Product Features:
  • Case-Hardened Tubing
  • Surface Hardening
  • Welded Ends
  • 0.3125 in. Diameter
  • Use with or without Hardened Steel Guideplates
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Omix – Piston Ring Set (Part No.17430.21)

Piston Ring Set

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$111.99
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:
  • .030 Over
  • Engine Work May Be Required To Install This Part
  • Limited 5 Year Warranty
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Omix – Piston Ring Set (Part No.17430.24)

Piston Ring Set

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$88.99
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:
  • Standard
  • OE Style
  • Direct Fit
  • Limited 5 Year Warranty
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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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B & M – Torque Converter, Nitrous Holeshot 3600 (Part No.20482)

Torque Converter, Nitrous Holeshot 3600

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$665.99
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:
  • 3400-3800 RPM
  • Small And Big Blocks
  • Serious Performance
  • Furnace Brazed
  • Fully Balanced
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B & M – Holeshot 3600 (Part No.20425)

Holeshot 3600

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$825.99
HoleShot 3600 for GM 1965 to 1991 TH400, 425, 375 and 1968 to 1981 TH350, 375B (not 350C) APPLICATION: HoleShot 3600 for GM 1965 to 1991 TH400, 425, 375 and 1968 to 1981 TH350, 375B (not 350C) A higher than stock stall speed as delivered by the Holeshot converter will provide several advantages and benefits in vehicles with modified engines. Many modifications, particularly big cams, tend to reduce low end power and torque. The high stall converter allows the engine to launch the car at higher rpm where more torque is available. The Holeshot is generally a very good choice for the typical street machine that is looking for better launch capability and more strength. Street rods with modified engines will also benefit from a Holeshot converter. If your vehicle is equipped with a plate type nitrous system, you will need a Nitrous Holeshot!! Stall speed listings are based on engines producing 230lb. ft. of torque at 2,500 rpm. More torque at 2,500 rpm will give you more stall speed, less torque at 2,500 rpm will give you less stall speed than the stall speed ratings indicated. Furnace brazed impeller. New precision steel alloy pump drive tube. New heavy duty needle bearing between stator and impeller (not a thrust washer). Needle bearing between stator and turbine. Furnace brazed turbine. Dual pattern drive lugs on some GM Holeshots. New turbine hub. New springs and rollers in stator.

Product Features:
  • Furnace Brazed Impeller
  • Steel Alloy Pump Drive Tube
  • Heavy Duty Needle Bearing
  • Between Stator and Turbine
  • Furnace Brazed Turbine
  • Dual Pattern Drive Lugs
  • New Turbine Hub
  • New Springs/Rollers In Stator
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B & M – Holeshot 2000 (Part No.20416)

Holeshot 2000

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$369.99
HoleShot 2000 for GM 1965 to 1991 TH400, 425, 375 and 1968 to 1981 TH350, 375B (not 350C) Application: HoleShot 2000 for GM 1965 to 1991 TH400, 425, 375 and 1968 to 1981 TH350, 375B (not 350C) A higher than stock stall speed as delivered by the Holeshot c

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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B & M – Tork Master 2400 (Part No.20404)

Tork Master 2400

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$339.99
Torque Converter – Tork Master 2400 for GM 1965 to 1991 TH400, 425, 375 and 1968 to 1981 TH350, 375B (not 350C) APPLICATION: Tork Master 2400 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 alloy steel pump drive tube. Needle thrust bearing when factory equipped. New thrust washer between turbine and cover when required. Due to torque converter core availability, the actual converter size may vary but performance functionality will be as advertised.

Product Features:
  • New Precision Pump Drive Tube
  • Pressure Tested
  • Fully Balanced
  • Needle Thrust Bearing
  • New Thrust Washer
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B & M – Torque Converter, Holeshot 2400 (Part No.10415)

Torque Converter, Holeshot 2400

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$499.99
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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1981 Jeep Wagoneer Performance Engines

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1981 Jeep Wagoneer. Maybe you just need a couple of Performance Engines. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 23 different Performance Engines in our inventory ranging from $1.49 to $879.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1981 Jeep Wagoneer running smoothly.

Performance Engines are only as good as their brand. We stock 5 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1981 Jeep Wagoneer. Mr. Gasket, Edelbrock, and Omix 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 Wagoneer, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence.

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

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1981 Jeep Wagoneer 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 Wagoneer the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Performance Engines brands and parts.

Popular Competition Cams Performance Engines

We carry Competition Cams parts in our stock across Performance Engine Valve Stem Seal Sets categories, plus more. For a 1981 Jeep Wagoneer, our most popular Competition Cams Performance Engines include:
VALVE SEALS, TEFLON 3/8" 1 ST
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VALVE SEALS, TEFLON 3/8" 1 ST
Performance Engine Valve Stem Seal Sets

Top 1981 Jeep Wagoneer Performance Engines from Mr. Gasket

Mr. Gasket products are another trusted brand when it comes to Performance Engines for your 1981 Jeep Wagoneer. Popular Mr. Gasket parts include:
High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow
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High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow
Performance Engine Coolant Thermostats

FAQs for 1981 Jeep Wagoneer Performance Engines

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

Out of 23 Performance Engines for the 1981 Jeep Wagoneer, the most popular in our inventory are:
High Performance Thermostat
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High Performance Thermostat
Performance Engine Coolant Thermostats
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
Oil Pan Gasket
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Oil Pan Gasket
Performance Engine Oil Pan Gaskets