1981 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Performance Engines

Essential 1981 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Performance Engines

Edelbrock – TIMING CHAIN (Part No.7844)

TIMING CHAIN

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Product Features:
  • Timing Chain Only
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Edelbrock – Performer-Link Adjustable True-Roller Timing Chain Set (Part No.7813)

Performer-Link Adjustable True-Roller Timing Chain Set

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$97.99


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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Weiand – Stealth; Intake Manifold (Part No.8150P)

Stealth; Intake Manifold

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Product Features:
  • High Rise/Dual Plane Design For Maximum Torque
  • Fully CNC Machined For A Perfect Fit
  • Square Bore Carburetor Flange
  • Exhaust Crossover For Improved Street Drivability
  • Permanent Mold Casting Process
  • Lighter/Smoother/Better Looking
  • More Consistent Castings
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Holley – Strip Dominator; Intake Manifold (Part No.300-25)

Strip Dominator; Intake Manifold

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Strip Dominator intake manifold square bore carburetor mounting flange. Single plane with isolated plenum. Isolated water cross-over.

Product Features:
  • Single Plane With Isolated Plenum
  • Square Bore Carburetor Mounting Flange
  • Isolated Water Cross-Over
  • Power Band 4500-7600 rpm
  • Height Front 5.11 in. Rear 5.97 in.
  • Port Size 2.05 in. Height 1.22 in. Width
  • No Exhaust Heat Crossover Provision
  • Ideal For Drag Cars w/Auto Trans.
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Edelbrock – Small Block Chevy Street Tunnel Ram Polished (Part No.71101)

Small Block Chevy Street Tunnel Ram Polished

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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.

Product Features:
  • Street Tunnel Ram; Intake Manifold Top
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FEL-PRO Performance – Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts (Part No.1004)

Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts

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$52.99
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

Product Features:
  • 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 – Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts (Part No.1016)

Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts

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$67.99
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

Product Features:
  • 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 – Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts (Part No.1155)

Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts

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$76.99
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

Product Features:
  • 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 – PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET (Part No.1814)

PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET

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

PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET

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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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Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal; Oil Pan Gasket (Part No.5884)

Ultra Seal; Oil Pan Gasket

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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:
  • Maxi-seal fiber material
  • Superior blow-out resistance
  • High-tensile strength
  • Reduces gasket splitting
  • Graphite non-wicking rubber
  • No cork particles
  • Easy removal for disassembly
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Weiand – Emission System Water Outlet (Part No.6200)

Emission System Water Outlet

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Features two threaded bosses for temp control switch satin finish.

Product Features:
  • Emission System Water Outlet
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Spectre – Water Neck; Chevy V8 Late (Part No.42313)

Water Neck; Chevy V8 Late

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Spectre’s Chevrolet V8 water neck fits 1966 – 1995 Chevy V8 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 includes the bolts.

Product Features:
  • Fits 1966 – 1995 Chevy V8 engines
  • Includes bolts
  • Chrome plated
  • Designed for OEM fit
  • Easy to install
  • O-ring/gasket not included
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Weiand – Supercharger Remote Thermostat Housing (Part No.7134P)

Supercharger Remote Thermostat Housing

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Product Features:
  • Remote Thermostat Housing
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Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal; Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.5860)

Ultra Seal; Valve Cover Gasket Set

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Creates a positive seal. Controlled swelling gasket. Thickness will not decrease. Eliminates re-torque of valves. High-tensile strength. Handles ex flange pressure and forms a leak proof seal. Black latex coating.

Product Features:
  • Creates a positive seal by controlling swelling
  • Available in extra thick for rocker arm clearance
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FEL-PRO Performance – Performance Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.1623)

Performance Valve Cover Gasket Set

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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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FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.1600)

Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set

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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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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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Spectre – Aluminum Flywheel Dust Shield (Part No.5462)

Aluminum Flywheel Dust Shield

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Spectre’s transmission cover for Chevy and GM TH350 transmissions is a great looking cover to help protect your flex plate while on the road. This cover is designed to fit GM and Chevy engines that have the starter on the passenger side. It has a 3-7/8 inch start slot to accommodate the majority of starters. This cover will not work on Pontiac or Oldsmobile engines.

Product Features:
  • Polished aluminum
  • For GM TH350 transmissions
  • For Chevy and GM engines with the starter on the passenger side
  • Has a 3-7/8 inch starter slot
  • Does not fit Pontiac or Oldsmobile engines
  • Easy to install with no special tools or skills required
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B & M – Traveler Converter (Part No.30423)

Traveler Converter

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Torque Converter – Traveler Converter (SUV and Light Truck) for GM 1968 to 1981 TH350, TH375B APPLICATION: GM 1968 to 1981 TH350, TH375B (6) (will not fit TH-350C) Provides slightly higher stall speed than stock to improve pulling power at low speeds. New

Product Features:
  • Ideal For Motor Homes
  • Ideal For Towing Applications
  • Precision Pump Drive Tube
  • Heavy Duty Needle Bearings
  • Furnace Brazed
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FEL-PRO Performance – PERFORMANCE REAR MAIN SEAL SET (Part No.2904)

PERFORMANCE REAR MAIN SEAL SET

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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 – Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit (Part No.2903)

Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit

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$15.29
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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Mr. Gasket – Rear Main Seal Gasket (Part No.29)

Rear Main Seal Gasket

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$35.99
Made from silicone to withstand extreme engine oil temperatures and injection molded for a precise fit.

Product Features:
  • Made from silicone
  • Withstands extreme engine oil temps
  • Injection molded for a precise fit
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FEL-PRO Performance – PERFORMANCE REAR MAIN SEAL SET (Part No.2912)

PERFORMANCE REAR MAIN SEAL SET

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

Product Features:
  • 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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Mr. Gasket – GSKT INTAKE (Part No.5812)

GSKT INTAKE

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GSKT INTAKE

FEL-PRO Performance – Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 4 Piece Set (Part No.1356)

Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 4 Piece Set

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$42.99
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
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FEL-PRO Performance – Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 3 Piece Set (Part No.1200)

Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 3 Piece Set

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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
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Edelbrock – Intake Manifold Gasket for 1965-76 400-425-455 Oldsmobile engines (Part No.7284)

Intake Manifold Gasket for 1965-76 400-425-455 Oldsmobile engines

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Product Features:
  • 1.44″x2.44″
  • Features Embossed Silicone Bead Around The Intake Ports & Water Openings
  • .060″ Thick
  • Two Piece Configuration
  • End Seals Not Included
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1981 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Performance Engines

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1981 Oldsmobile Delta 88. Maybe you just need a couple of Performance Engines. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 15 different Performance Engines in our inventory ranging from $15.29 to $696.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1981 Oldsmobile Delta 88 running smoothly.

Performance Engines are only as good as their brand. We stock 4 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1981 Oldsmobile Delta 88. FEL-PRO Performance, Spectre, and Edelbrock 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 Oldsmobile Delta 88, 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 Oldsmobile Delta 88 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 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1981 Oldsmobile Delta 88 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 Delta 88 the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Performance Engines brands and parts.

Popular FEL-PRO Performance Performance Engines

We carry FEL-PRO Performance parts in our stock across Performance Engine Oil Pan Gaskets categories, plus more. For a 1981 Oldsmobile Delta 88, our most popular FEL-PRO Performance Performance Engines include:
PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET
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PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET
Performance Engine Oil Pan Gaskets

FAQs for 1981 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Performance Engines

What are the most purchased Performance Engines for the 1981 Oldsmobile Delta 88?

Out of 15 Performance Engines for the 1981 Oldsmobile Delta 88, the most popular in our inventory are:
Water Neck; Olds
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Water Neck; Olds
Performance Water Outlets
Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit
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Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit
Performance Engine Main Bearing Gasket Sets
PERFORMANCE REAR MAIN SEAL SET
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PERFORMANCE REAR MAIN SEAL SET
Performance Engine Main Bearing Gasket Sets