1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser Performance Engines

Our unique Multi-Layered steel head gasket embossment formation process optimizes the embossment radius, reduces stress points, enhances gasket conformability, and provides uniform clamp load distribution. This all results in superior surface contact between block and cylinder head. All head gasket layers/spacers go through an additional process to significantly reduce forming induced stress. Advantages are reduced brittleness in material, increased flexibility and deformation retention. This stabilizes the gasket, resulting in reduced cylinder bore distortion and improved combustion seal fro the extreme cylinder pressures found in high compression, supercharged and turbocharged applications. A proprietary polymer coating ensures the micro-seal of engine coolant and oil fluids.brbrA typical MLS head gasket requires a smoother (30Ra) surface finish than composite head gaskets. Mr. Gasket’s proprietary polymer coating will seal a surface finish twice as rough (60Ra) as a typical MLS head gasket. For high performance street, drag race and oval track use.

Product Features:

• Gasket bore – 4.060″ Thickness – .040″
• Manufactured from 3-layer premium grade stainless steel and state of the art laser cutting
• Optimized sealing embossments seals extreme cylinder pressure
• Provides excellent stability and reduces cylinder bore distortion.
• Proprietary polymer coating ensures the micro seal of engine coolant and oil fluids.
• Ideal for supercharged, turbocharged, nitrous oxide and extreme compression ratio engines
• For high-performance street, drag race and oval track use

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.

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 are black oxide coated. Non-rotator style: Dyno tested and street proven. Great match to Edelbrock camshaft kit.

Product Features:

• 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 deg. Heat-Treated Valve Stem Locks
• Retainers and Locks Black Oxide Coated
• Dyno Tested And Street Proven
• Great Match to Edelbrock Camshaft Kit

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

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 stock guides and 11/32″ valve stem diameter
• Valve stem oil seals keep unwanted oil from entering the combustion chamber
• Several different types of valve seals are offered

VALVE SEALS, O-RING 11/32″ 1 ST

These Magnum Roller Rocker Arms for Chevy V8 265-400 and V6 200-262 applications are the ultimate street rocker. With a 3/8″ stud diameter and 1.52 ratio, they are designed for serious performance enthusiasts. All Magnum Roller Rocker Arms are constructed

Product Features:

• Roller tip reduces friction while stiff design and superior ratio accuracy yield more effective valve lift
• For applications with less than 350 lbs. of open spring pressure
• Constructed from 8620 chromemoly steel, a superior material that will not flex and ensures maximum lift
• Ultimate street roller rocker arm designed for serious performance enthusiasts

Ultra Pro Magnum Rocker Arm Set with 1.6 Ratio for Chevrolet SBC with 7/16" Stud

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 160 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

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

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.

An older member of the COMP Cams grind family, the Magnum series of camshafts offers excellent performance gains over stock without the added wear and tear associated with more aggressive camshafts.

Product Features:

• Best with aftermarket torque converters and 9.5:1 compression.
• Great high RPM power.
• Easy on valve train parts.
• Can be used with mild ratio rocker arms and traditional performance valve springs.

Valve spring retainers for use OE cast iron heads. Superior quality heat-treated steel. Machined for strength with black oxide finish. Finish ensures rust and corrosion protection.

Product Features:

• Valve Spring Retainers for Use OE Cast Iron Heads
• Superior Quality Heat-Treated Steel
• Machined for Strength with Black Oxide Finish
• Finish Ensures Rust and Corrosion Protection

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

HoleShot 3000 for GM 1965 to 1991 TH400, 425, 375 and 1968 to 1981 TH350, 375B (not 350C) APPLICATION: HoleShot 3000 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

Product Features:

• Case-Hardened Tubing
• Welded Ends
• 5/16 in. Diameter
• Use with or without Hardened Steel Guideplates

Magnum Pushrods from COMP Cams offer an affordable solution for your .080″ wall chromemoly pushrod needs. Designed to withstand the stresses of a high performance engine, Magnum Pushrods are head-treated for extended durability and have precision formed, reinforced ends. Magnum Pushrods are black-oxide finished with their part number and length laser etched onto the surface for easy identification.

Product Features:

• 3/8″ Diameter, 7.800″ Length
• Magnum Pushrods for Small Block Chevy
• One-piece .080″ wall chromemoly steel tubing
• Heat-treated for extended durability and guide plate compatibility
• Precision formed and reinforced pushrod end

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

Product Features:

• DESIGNED FOR IMPERFECT SEALING SURFACES — Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment to help seal imperfect sealing surfaces
• SEALING TECHNOLOGIES — Exclusive sealing innovations and technologies with proprietary materials and unique design features to ensure a superior seal for your repair
• ENGINEERING EXPERTISE — Parts are designed, reviewed, validated and approved by Fel-Pro engineers through rigorous research and development
• REAL-WORLD TESTED — Parts are tested on-vehicle and validated to ensure optimal performance on the road
• EVERY PART FOR THE REPAIR — Fel-Pro gasket sets include every part needed for the repair unless otherwise noted

Mr. Gasket Performance Intake Gaskets are manufactured from cellulose/nitrile composition gasket material. This is a low density material that conforms well to irregular surfaces and has very good crush resistance at high flange pressures. They provide excellent sealing and durability as the material is designed for sealing gasoline, oils, water and coolant in applications up to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. While die-cut for an excellent fit, they 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
• Die-cut for an excellent fit
• Can be trimmed if necessary for modified port applications
• For OE replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track use

Product Features:

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

With Mr. Gasket cam degree bushings you fine tune the camshaft timing of your engine to as little as 1 degree. Even aftermarket timing sets with multiple keyways can’t give the range of adjustment these bushings allow. Retard your camshaft to lower the powerband for more low end torque and midrange horsepower, or advance for more top end power. This kit does even number adjustment 0-8 degrees.

Product Features:

• Advance the cam for increased torque and horsepower
• Tune your powerband for more end torque or increase top end horsepower
• Includes (4) offset bushings and (1) 0 degree bushing
• Cam sprocket dowel pin hole must be drilled to .406¿ (13/32¿) dia.
• Cam sprocket dowel pin hole must be drilled to .406┐ (13/32┐) dia.
• Increase Top-End Horsepower

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.

Product Features:

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