1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser Performance Drivetrains
Keep Your 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser in Top Shape with Quality Performance Drivetrains
Whether you’re repairing or upgrading your Performance Drivetrain, using high-quality parts is key to keeping your 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser looking sharp and performing at its best. At Advance Auto Parts we carry a wide selection of dependable options, including Performance Posi Units and Components and Performance Ring and Pinions. Whether you’re replacing a damaged part or enhancing your truck’s style and protection, you’ll find exactly what you need to get the job done right.
Competitive Prices and Extensive Inventory
The average price for a 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser Performance Drivetrain at Advance Auto Parts is around $271.21, with a range that starts at $98.99 and goes up to $407.99. With 18 options in stock from 2 trusted brands, finding the right fit is easy. Popular picks like Differential Mini Spool, Performance Differential Ring and Pinion, and Performance Differential Ring and Pinion start at just $98.99 and offer a great balance of form and function.
Explore Related Parts
While you’re upgrading or replacing your Performance Drivetrain, don’t forget to check out other key components like Performance Fuel Systems and Performance Oil Filters. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re here to help you keep your 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser in peak condition, inside and out.
Find Your Specific 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser Performance Drivetrains
Looking for the perfect Performance Drivetrain for your 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser? You’re in the right place. Below, you’ll find links to various types of Performance Drivetrains that fit your vehicle. At Advance Auto Parts, we offer only the highest quality OEM and aftermarket Performance Drivetrains, ensuring durability and a precise fit for your Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser. Whether you’re driving a 1981 model or another popular model year like
1980, we’ve got you covered. Purchasing Performance Drivetrains from Advance Auto Parts is a smart choice, giving you access to trusted brands and parts built to perform. Below, you’ll find links to various types of Performance Drivetrains that fit your vehicle.
Essential 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser Performance Drivetrains
Motive Gear – Differential Mini Spool (Part No.MS7.5-26)
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$98.99
Motive Gear Mini-Spools replace your stock spider and side gears with a solid billet mini-spool for 100% traction to both wheels. Not recommended for street applications.
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Product Features:
- Billet construction
- Not recommended for street applications
- GM7.5″ MINI SPOOL 26 SPLINE
Richmond Gear – Differential Mini Spool (Part No.78-1028-1)
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$124.99
Richmond Gear is the leading manufacturer of professional quality, high-performance drivetrain products. Our complete line of products ranges from high performance ring-and-pinion sets for serious street and racing applications to torque-hungry manual transmissions and components. Richmond Gear products have been winners both at the Daytona 500 and U.S. Nationals for decades. WINNERS RUN RICHMOND!
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- For over 80-years, the Richmond Double-Diamond logo has represented some of the highest quality gears in the racing industry. Winners Run Richmond!
- The superior quality of Richmond gearsets is a result of outstanding design, world class manufacturing and an extensive testing process that is performed on all products.
- Richmond performance gearsets have been winners for decades at: NHRA, NMRA, NMCA, Daytona 500, WISSOTA and U.S. Nationals.
- Richmond Gear is a leading manufacturer of high performance ring and pinion gearsets and drivetrain components, backed by a two year warranty.
- Engineered to perform faster and be more reliable, Richmond performance drivetrain products are the result of a continuous research and development program combined with state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities.
Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.G885456)
Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.G885308)
Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.G875456)
Richmond Gear – Differential Ring And Pinion (Part No.49-0017-1)
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$351.99
Richmond Gear is the leading manufacturer of professional quality, high-performance drivetrain products. Our complete line of products ranges from high performance ring-and-pinion sets for serious street and racing applications to torque-hungry manual transmissions and components. Richmond Gear products have been winners both at the Daytona 500 and U.S. Nationals for decades. WINNERS RUN RICHMOND!
Product Features:
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Product Features:
- For over 80-years, the Richmond Double-Diamond logo has represented some of the highest quality gears in the racing industry. Winners Run Richmond!
- The superior quality of Richmond gearsets is a result of outstanding design, world class manufacturing and an extensive testing process that is performed on all products.
- Richmond performance gearsets have been winners for decades at: NHRA, NMRA, NMCA, Daytona 500, WISSOTA and U.S. Nationals.
- Richmond Gear is a leading manufacturer of high performance ring and pinion gearsets and drivetrain components, backed by a two year warranty.
- Engineered to perform faster and be more reliable, Richmond performance drivetrain products are the result of a continuous research and development program combined with state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities.
Richmond Gear – RngPnn (Part No.69-0173-1)
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$407.99
RngPnn
Richmond Gear – RngPnn (Part No.49-0045-1)
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$350.99
RngPnn
Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.G875390)
Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.G885342)
Richmond Gear – RngPnn (Part No.49-0041-1)
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$342.99
RngPnn
Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.G875373)
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$223.99Product Features:
- GM 10BL 7.5 &7.625 R/P 3.73 MGP 10 3/8 X 18 LH THRED BLTS, PD=1.438
Richmond Gear – RngPnn (Part No.69-0175-1)
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$407.99
RngPnn
Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.G885273)
Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.G875410)
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$222.99Product Features:
- GM 10BL 7.5 &7.625 R/P 4.10 MGP 10 3/8 X 18 LH THRED BLTS, PD=1.438
Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.G875308)
Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.G875410X)
Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.G875323)
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$237.99Product Features:
- GM 10BL 7.5 &7.625 R/P 3.23 MGP 10 3/8 X 18 LH THRED BLTS, PD=1.438
Popular 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser Performance Drivetrains Categories
Most Popular Performance Posi Units and Components for 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruisers
Enhance your 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser with one of the 2 Performance Posi Units and Components we have in stock, starting at just $98.99.
Motive Gear – Differential Mini Spool (Part No.MS7.5-26)
from
$98.99
Motive Gear Mini-Spools replace your stock spider and side gears with a solid billet mini-spool for 100% traction to both wheels. Not recommended for street applications.
Product Features:
See More
Product Features:
- Billet construction
- Not recommended for street applications
- GM7.5″ MINI SPOOL 26 SPLINE
Richmond Gear – Differential Mini Spool (Part No.78-1028-1)
from
$124.99
Richmond Gear is the leading manufacturer of professional quality, high-performance drivetrain products. Our complete line of products ranges from high performance ring-and-pinion sets for serious street and racing applications to torque-hungry manual transmissions and components. Richmond Gear products have been winners both at the Daytona 500 and U.S. Nationals for decades. WINNERS RUN RICHMOND!
Product Features:
See More
Product Features:
- For over 80-years, the Richmond Double-Diamond logo has represented some of the highest quality gears in the racing industry. Winners Run Richmond!
- The superior quality of Richmond gearsets is a result of outstanding design, world class manufacturing and an extensive testing process that is performed on all products.
- Richmond performance gearsets have been winners for decades at: NHRA, NMRA, NMCA, Daytona 500, WISSOTA and U.S. Nationals.
- Richmond Gear is a leading manufacturer of high performance ring and pinion gearsets and drivetrain components, backed by a two year warranty.
- Engineered to perform faster and be more reliable, Richmond performance drivetrain products are the result of a continuous research and development program combined with state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities.
Best-Selling 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser Performance Ring and Pinions
Upgrade your Cutlass Cruiser with one of our 16 best-selling Performance Ring and Pinions.
Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.G875390)
Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.G875410)
from
$222.99Product Features:
- GM 10BL 7.5 &7.625 R/P 4.10 MGP 10 3/8 X 18 LH THRED BLTS, PD=1.438
Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.G875410X)
Richmond Gear – RngPnn (Part No.69-0173-1)
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$407.99
RngPnn
Richmond Gear – RngPnn (Part No.69-0175-1)
from
$407.99
RngPnn
Richmond Gear – Differential Ring And Pinion (Part No.49-0017-1)
from
$351.99
Richmond Gear is the leading manufacturer of professional quality, high-performance drivetrain products. Our complete line of products ranges from high performance ring-and-pinion sets for serious street and racing applications to torque-hungry manual transmissions and components. Richmond Gear products have been winners both at the Daytona 500 and U.S. Nationals for decades. WINNERS RUN RICHMOND!
Product Features:
See More
Product Features:
- For over 80-years, the Richmond Double-Diamond logo has represented some of the highest quality gears in the racing industry. Winners Run Richmond!
- The superior quality of Richmond gearsets is a result of outstanding design, world class manufacturing and an extensive testing process that is performed on all products.
- Richmond performance gearsets have been winners for decades at: NHRA, NMRA, NMCA, Daytona 500, WISSOTA and U.S. Nationals.
- Richmond Gear is a leading manufacturer of high performance ring and pinion gearsets and drivetrain components, backed by a two year warranty.
- Engineered to perform faster and be more reliable, Richmond performance drivetrain products are the result of a continuous research and development program combined with state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities.
Richmond Gear – RngPnn (Part No.49-0045-1)
from
$350.99
RngPnn
Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.G885456)
Richmond Gear – RngPnn (Part No.49-0041-1)
from
$342.99
RngPnn
Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.G885342)
Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.G875308)
Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.G885273)
Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.G875323)
from
$237.99Product Features:
- GM 10BL 7.5 &7.625 R/P 3.23 MGP 10 3/8 X 18 LH THRED BLTS, PD=1.438
Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.G885308)
Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.G875373)
from
$223.99Product Features:
- GM 10BL 7.5 &7.625 R/P 3.73 MGP 10 3/8 X 18 LH THRED BLTS, PD=1.438
Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.G875456)
FAQs for 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser Performance Drivetrains
What are the best-selling Performance Drivetrains for 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruisers?
Out of 18 Performance Drivetrains that fit 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruisers, the following parts are the top sellers:
- Differential Mini Spool (19640224) – $98.99
- Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (20520602) – $256.99
- Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (20520601) – $222.99
What’s the price range for 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser Performance Drivetrains?
The prices of Performance Drivetrains for the 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser range from $98.99 up to $407.99 for the most premium parts.
What is the average price of a Performance Drivetrain for a 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser?
The average price for Performance Drivetrains for the 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser is $271.21. Keep in mind the variety of part types within our Performance Drivetrain category, where you are likely to find a wide range of prices across a variety of parts and components.
What are the cheapest Performance Drivetrains for my 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser?
The cheapest 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser Performance Drivetrains we carry are:
- Differential Mini Spool (19640224) – $98.99
- Differential Mini Spool (10586724) – $124.99
- Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (20520601) – $222.99
- Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (20520599) – $222.99
- Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (20520577) – $223.99
Does Advance Auto Parts sell Performance Drivetrains for any other 1981 Oldsmobile models?
Yes. We stock Performance Drivetrains for 5 other popular 1981 Oldsmobile models. Some of the most popular are 1981 Cutlass Performance Drivetrains, 1981 Cutlass Supreme Performance Drivetrains, 1981 98 Performance Drivetrains, 1981 Delta 88 Performance Drivetrains, and 1981 Custom Cruiser Performance Drivetrains.
What types of Performance Drivetrains do you sell for my 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser?
As of 11/2/25, these are some of the most in-demand types of Performance Drivetrains for a 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser:
Can I get help with 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser Performance Drivetrain orders?
Contact our customer support team by chat or phone, through the help desk page, where you can find instant answers about Oldsmobile Performance Drivetrains and more.
What is your return policy for Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser Performance Drivetrains?
Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser Performance Drivetrains and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.