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Featuring a quicker valve opening, the Xtreme Energy camshaft profile provides increased responsiveness and more area under the lift curve than older, slower grinds. Designed to increase performance without sacrificing driveability and creature comforts,

Product Features:

Excellent performance in street carbureted applications.
More vacuum allows an increase in duration for improved performance and assists power brakes.
Quicker opening lobe profiles deliver increased responsiveness and more area under the lift curve.
Best performance with aftermarket intake manifolds, headers, lower gear ratios etc.

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Featuring a quicker valve opening, the Xtreme Energy camshaft profile provides increased responsiveness and more area under the lift curve than older, slower grinds. Designed to increase performance without sacrificing driveability and creature comforts,

Product Features:

Excellent performance in street carbureted applications.
More vacuum allows an increase in duration for improved performance and assists power brakes.
Quicker opening lobe profiles deliver increased responsiveness and more area under the lift curve.
Best performance with aftermarket intake manifolds, headers, lower gear ratios etc.

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Product Features:

Designed for Optimum Torque and Acceleration
Maximum Performance From Idle through Mid-Range
Matched To Performer Intake PN[5486]
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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Timing Chain Only

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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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Remote Thermostat Housing

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Spectre’s Oldsmobile V8 water neck fits Oldsmobile 330, 350, 425 and 455 engines. This water neck has been designed around the OEM specifications and has a chrome plated finish for a lasting look that fits great. This water neck has an additional by-pass hose connection and includes the bolts.

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Fits Oldsmobile 330, 350, 425 and 455 engines
Chrome plated
Bolts included
Designed for OEM fit
Easy to install
O-ring/gasket not included

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Mr. Gasket Steel Shim Cylinder Head Gaskets are for high performance street machines, drag racing and oval track racing. With today’s extreme compression ratios you need stronger more durable gaskets. Mr. Gasket steel shim gaskets are made from .020 inch steel shim stock which is thinner than most composite gaskets increasing engine compression. Stress formed embossments will seal the extreme cylinder pressure.

Product Features:

Manufactured from .020″ steel shim stock.
Thinner than composition head gaskets – increases engine compression.
Stress formed embossments seal extreme cylinder pressures.
For high performance street, drag race and oval track use.

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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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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

Product Features:

Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
Engineered and manufactured specifically for repair applications
Unsurpassed quality you can trust
Validated for fit, form, and function

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

Product Features:

Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
Engineered and manufactured specifically for repair applications
Unsurpassed quality you can trust
Validated for fit, form, and function

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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.
Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.

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For 3500 to 7500 PRM. Use where low-end torque is not a prime factor. Great for engines with slightly modified heads. HEI ignition will not clear manifold. Street machines, street rods, pro-street and marine.

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For 3500 to 7500 RPM
Use Where Low-End Torque is Not a Prime Factor
Great For Engines w/Slightly Modified Heads
Top Has Vacuum Outlet for Power Brakes
Will Accept Forward and Sideways Mounted Carbs
Carburetor Center-to-Center Dimensions 8.875 in
HEI Ignition Will Not Clear Manifold
For Street Mach.; Street Rods; Pro-Street; Marine

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Product Features:

Best for the Ultimate in Street High-Performance
Designed Idle to 5500 RPM Street-Driven Power
Dual-Plane High-Rise Intake w/180 deg Firing Order
Produces Incredible Top-End Horsepower
Retains Good Throttle Response and Acceleration
Larger Plenum and Runners Maximizes Other Upgrades
Edelbrock Total Power Package Maximizes Gains

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Product Features:

Maximizes Performance with Edelbrock Carburetors
Runners Tuned to Match Square Bore Carburetor
Maximizes Peak Torque Around 3500 RPM
Excellent Throttle Response and Mid-Range Power
For Idle to 5500 RPM Street-Driven Performance
Dual-Plane Low-Rise Intake w/180 deg. Firing Order
Prod. +5 HP and +9 ft/lbs. of Torque Over PN[2101]

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Product Features:

Clean Positive Seal
Embossed Silicone Bead Surrounding The Port
Matched To Manifolds And Cylinder Heads

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Mr. Gasket Performance Intake Gaskets are manufactured from cellulose/nitrile composition gasket material. They provide excellent sealing and durability. Can be trimmed if necessary for modified port applications. For original equipment replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track.

Product Features:

Manufactured from cellulose/nitrile composition gasket material.
Provides excellent sealing and durability.
Can be trimmed if necessary for modified port applications.
Complete with manifold end seals and distributor gasket.
For OE replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track use.

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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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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 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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Manufactured from cellulose and nitrile composition gasket material. A black latex rubber coating is applied to outside of gasket to help seal minor oil pan rail irregularities and eliminate the possibility of oil leakage. Provides excellent sealing and durability. Complete with molded rubber front/rear oil pan seals where applicable. For OE replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track.

Product Features:

Made of high temp silicone or nitrile blend rubber
Torque limiters to prevent over tightening
One piece molded rubber
Fits left and right hand dipsticks

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

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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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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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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

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Furnace Brazed Impeller
Steel Alloy Pump Drive Tube
Heavy Duty Needle Bearing
Between Stator and Turbine
Furnace Brazed Turbine

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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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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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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

1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser Performance Engines

More 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser Performance Engines

Essential 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser Performance Engines

Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 224/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam for Oldsmobile 260-455 (Part No.42-223-4)

Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 218/224 Hydraulic Flat Cam for Oldsmobile 260-455 (Part No.42-222-4)

Edelbrock – Performer-Plus Camshaft Kit for Buick 231-252 V6 Even Fire (Part No.5487)

Edelbrock – TIMING CHAIN (Part No.7844)

Edelbrock – Performer-Link Adjustable True-Roller Timing Chain Set (Part No.7813)

Weiand – Supercharger Remote Thermostat Housing (Part No.7134P)

Spectre – Water Neck; Olds (Part No.4733)

Mr. Gasket – Head Gasket (Part No.1130G)

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

FEL-PRO Performance – Cylinder Head Gasket: Multi-Layered Steel, Without Head Bolts (Part No.1000)

FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit (Part No.2900)

FEL-PRO Performance – PERFORMANCE REAR MAIN SEAL SET (Part No.2904)

FEL-PRO Performance – PERFORMANCE REAR MAIN SEAL SET (Part No.2912)

Edelbrock – Street Tunnel Ram Small Block Chevy Intake Manifold (Part No.7110)

Edelbrock – Performer Small Block Oldsmobile 350 Intake Manifold (Part No.7111)

Edelbrock – Performer EPS Intake Manifold for 1955-86 Small-Block Chevy (Part No.2701)

Edelbrock – Intake Manifold Gasket for 1958-1986 Small-Block Chevy (Part No.7201)

Mr. Gasket – Intake Gasket (Part No.116)

Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Intake Gasket (Part No.5822)

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

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

Mr. Gasket – Engine Sealing (Part No.6560)

FEL-PRO Performance – PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET (Part No.1800)

FEL-PRO Performance – PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET (Part No.1818)

B & M – Holeshot 2000 (Part No.20416)

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

B & M – Torque Converter, Nitrous Holeshot 3600 (Part No.20482)

B & M – Torque Converter, Nitrous Holeshot 3000 (Part No.20481)

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