1981 Plymouth Trailduster Performance and Racing Products

Essential 1981 Plymouth Trailduster Performance and Racing Products

FEL-PRO Performance – Oil Pan Gasket Set: High-Temperature Rubber-Coated Fiber, 4 Piece Set (Part No.1807)

Oil Pan Gasket Set: High-Temperature Rubber-Coated Fiber, 4 Piece Set

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$30.49
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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Dynomax – Ultra Flo Muffler: Universal Fit Stainless Steel, 20" L, 2.5" In, 2.5" Out, Oval (Part No.17289)

Ultra Flo Muffler: Universal Fit Stainless Steel, 20" L, 2.5" In, 2.5" Out, Oval

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$204.99
DynoMax Ultra Flo SS Polished performance mufflers are constructed of stainless steel for lifelong durability and completely polished for show-quality shine. The unrestricted, straight-through design is dyno proven to flow up to 2,000 SCFM and support up

Product Features:
  • Stainless steel construction for lifelong protection
  • Polished finish for a show quality shine
  • Dyno proven to flow up to 2,000 SCFM and support up to 1,900 horsepower
  • Straight through design ensures unrestricted exhaust flow and reduces back pressure
  • CRF Technology absorbs unwanted interior resonance while maintaining a deep performance tone
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B & M – Transpak (Part No.10227)

Transpak

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$149.99
Recalibrate your automatic transmission for optimum performance Select the mode that best suits your application Improves transmission life Transmission removal not required APPLICATION: 1978 to 1996 Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth TF 727, 518, 46RH and 47RH, TF 904, 999, 32RH, 42RH and 500 The next step up from the Shift Improver Kit is the Transpak. It has all the features in the Shift Improver Kit plus it provides additional driver manual control. Most stock automatic transmissions won’t downshift into low gear above 15 mph, and automatically upshift at a predetermined speed no matter what gear you’re in. With the Transpak, you can downshift at any speed, and you can hold the transmission in first gear to any speed that you want! This is an asset when you’ve got a modified engine, and you want additional RPMs, or you’re towing a trailer or driving heavy loads downhill. Stage 1. Heavy Duty For street rods, normal passenger vehicles or other heavy duty use. Firmer shift feel but not harsh. Improves transmission performance and life dramatically without loss of comfort. Normal automatic operation when in Drive. Stage 2. Hi-Performance Street For full performance street use. Essentially the same as Heavy Duty mode except shift is much quicker. Retain full automatic features and standard shift points with selector in Drive.

Product Features:
  • Recalibrate Auto. Transmission
  • Optimum Performance
  • Select Your App. Mode
  • Improves Transmission Life
  • Trans. Removal Not Required
  • Downshift At Any Speed
  • Great For Trailer Towing
  • For Heavy Loads Driving Downhill
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Edelbrock – Water Pump Chrysler 1969-85 318/ 360 in Polished Finish (Part No.8887)

Water Pump Chrysler 1969-85 318/ 360 in Polished Finish

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$426.99
Maximum cooling for street and racing engines. Internal passages are balanced for maximum flow. Impeller is larger than others for maximum pressure. Impeller vanes dramatically increase flow rates. Equal distribution to both sides of block. Only flows in

Product Features:
  • Maximum Cooling for Street and Racing Engines
  • Internal Passages Are Balanced for Maximum Flow
  • Impeller is Larger than Others For Max Pressure
  • Impeller Vanes Dramatically Increase Flow Rates
  • Equal Distribution to Both Sides of Block
  • Only Flows in One-Direction for Optimum Efficiency
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Spectre – Spectre Replacement Air Filter (Part No.HPR0160)

Spectre Replacement Air Filter

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$37.99
Spectre’s High Performance Replacement Air Filters are engineered to outperform ordinary paper filters by providing increased air flow for improved performance. Manufactured using high quality materials including pre-dyed synthetic media, urethane, and steel mesh, this performance air filter is factory pre-oiled and ready to use.

Product Features:
  • High performance and high air flow filter
  • Filter media is non-woven synthetic and pre-dyed
  • Replaces stock air filter
  • Easy to install with no special tools or skills required
  • Reinforced with a steel mesh
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Flowtech – Standard Header (Part No.13504FLT)

Standard Header

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$279.99


Product Features:
  • Fuel Economy From The Engine
  • Leak Test For Max Performance
  • Mandrel-Formed Power Plenum
  • Leakproof O-Ringed Port Seals
  • Include All Mounting Hardware
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K&N – Premium Oil Filter: Ideal for Synthetic & Conventional Oil, Protects Your Engine (Part No.HP-2004)

Premium Oil Filter: Ideal for Synthetic & Conventional Oil, Protects Your Engine

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$17.99
K&N premium oil filters are meticulously engineered to offer outstanding filtration and engine protection. The heavy-duty canister is engineered to be exceptionally durable, and a one-inch welded hex nut can be used for quick and easy filter removal. Each filter is specifically designed to withstand the service intervals recommended by vehicle manufacturers.
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Mallory – Unilite Electronic Ignition Distributor Series 37 (Part No.3757701)

Unilite Electronic Ignition Distributor Series 37

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$455.99
The industry standard with adjustable mechanical advance curve. Triggered by photo-optic infrared LED system. Improved combustion efficiency and economy, increased spark plug life and cold weather starting, and maintenance free operation.

Product Features:
  • Improved Combustion And Economy
  • Increased Spark Plug Life
  • Improved Cold Weather Starting
  • Maintenance Free Operation
  • Accurate Spark Timing
  • Self-Lubricating Bushings
  • Years Of Trouble-Free Service
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Mr. Gasket – MLS Head Gasket (Part No.3210G)

MLS Head Gasket

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$112.99
Manufactured from nitrile coated spring steel layers. Stress formed embossment provides excellent sealing. Also provides stability and reduces cylinder bore distortion. Ideal for super charged, turbo charged, nitrous oxide and extreme compression ratios. For high performance street, drag race and oval track. Packaged individually.

Product Features:
  • Maximum sealing
  • Reduced bore distortion
  • Uniform bolt load distribution
  • Excellent radial strength
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Mr. Gasket – Intake Gasket (Part No.301)

Intake Gasket

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$30.99
Mr. Gasket standard intake gasket sets are manufactured from a blend of nitrile rubber and fiber, for excellent sealing and durability. They’re precision die-cut for each specific application to ensure a great fit, and can be custom-trimmed for modified ports where needed. The sets come complete with all necessary seals and block-off plates.

Product Features:
  • Forms an airtight leak proof seal
  • Precision die cut for excellent seal and fit
  • Can be trimmed to meet your specifications
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Edelbrock – Thunder Carburetor #18024 500 CFM, Single Calibration, Manual Choke, EnduraShine (Part No.18024)

Thunder Carburetor #18024 500 CFM, Single Calibration, Manual Choke, EnduraShine

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$460.99
New qwik-tune adjustable secondary air valve. Optional single or dual fuel inlet. Distinctive black accented hardware. No gaskets below fuel level to prevent leakage. Metering rod and step up springs can be changed easily. GM and AMC style throttle linkage. Exclusive 12 month complete satisfaction warranty.

Product Features:
  • New Qwik-Tune Adjustable Secondary Air Valve
  • Optional Single Or Dual Fuel Inlet
  • Distinctive Black Accented Hardware
  • No Gaskets Below Fuel Level to Prevent Leakage
  • Metering Rod/Step Up Springs Can Be Changed Easily
  • GM/AMC-Style Throttle Linkage
  • Exclusive 12 Month Complete Satisfaction Warranty
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Mr. Gasket – Chrome Dress-Up Kit (Part No.9831)

Chrome Dress-Up Kit

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$125.99
Kits include most popular chrome dress-up components, including short, OEM height valve covers with integral oil baffles.

Product Features:
  • Includes oil baffles
  • Chrome plated
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Holley – Mechanical Fuel Pump Mounting Pad Cover (Part No.12-813)

Mechanical Fuel Pump Mounting Pad Cover

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$16.99
Fuel pump mounting pad cover is used to cover the hole in the block when the mechanical fuel pump is removed to use an electric pump.

Product Features:
  • Mechanical Fuel Pump Mounting Pad Cover For Chrysler V-8ft.S
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B & M – Flexplate, 6 Bolt Crank for TF 727 (Part No.10230)

Flexplate, 6 Bolt Crank for TF 727

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$149.99
As performance levels increase, an O.E. style flexplate just won’t cut it and a stronger option is a necessity to prevent transmission and/or converter failure. B&M has you covered with our high performance flexplate designed for 1962-up TF727 transmissions and all internally balanced Chrysler, Dodge and Plymouth V8 engines with 6-bolt crankshaft flange. Features include high tensile strength steel construction to resist elongation and cracking, dual bolt pattern 10.00 or 11.125 inch converter mounting locations and comes with SFI 29.1 safety certification insuring the ultimate in safety and performance. The assembly is then Zinc plated and treated with a Chromate Conversion Coating for added corrosion resistance and durability. B&M SFI approved flexplates are ideal for extreme duty race applications as well as street cars, tow vehicles or other vehicles needing the added protection and toughness that B&M has been delivering since 1953.

Product Features:
  • NHRA/IHRA Legal For All Classes
  • Includes SFI Certification Sticker
  • Ideal For Street Applications
  • To Extreme Duty Racing
  • To High RPM Use
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Edelbrock – Performer 318/360; Intake Manifold (Part No.37761)

Performer 318/360; Intake Manifold

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$627.99


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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MSD Ignition – Starter; Chrysler 318-440 Engines (Part No.5098)

Starter; Chrysler 318-440 Engines

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$379.99
Our advanced power system line has grown to include starters. Our new APS starter is designed to crank over the highest compression engines on a hot day in Death Valley. Not that too many race cars are sitting in Death Valley, but it’s good to know that you have the oomph to make it happen. The APS starter features all new components beginning with a three horsepower motor. This power is used to crank over the reduced 4.4:1 gear set to deliver great torque to the engine’s ring gear to get the engine turning. The armature is balanced during assembly and is guided by two ball bearings for smooth engagement and thousands of starts. The downsized housing clears most headers and oil pans, but just in case, we made the billet mount so it can be clocked in different positions to help in tight applications. The assembly is powder coated MSD red and will stay looking good, even though it’s underneath your car.

Product Features:
  • Mount Can Be Clocked To Assist In Mounting
  • Downsized design helps clearance issues w/oil pans and exhaust
  • Ball bearing supported armature and pinion gear
  • 3 Hp Motor Provides Power For High Compression Engines
  • Gear reduction of 4.4:1 improves torque for great cranking
  • Downsized design helps clearance issues
  • Mount can be clocked to assist in mounting
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Accel – Distributor Cap And Rotor Kit (Part No.8320)

Distributor Cap And Rotor Kit

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$46.99


Product Features:
  • Heavy Duty Cap and Rotor Kit
  • With Brass Inserts
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FEL-PRO Performance – Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set (Part No.1414)

Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set

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$42.99
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

Product Features:
  • Performance exhaust header gasket consisting of a high-density fiber facing material attached to both sides of a perforated steel core.
  • Resists blowout and burnout from high-temperature exhaust and is far stronger than basic paper gaskets.
  • Anti-stick coating permits motion without damaging the gasket and makes it easier to remove the gasket for future engine service.
  • Slotted bolt holes allow for easier header installation.
  • Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.
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Mr. Gasket – Cam Change Gaskets (Part No.4424)

Cam Change Gaskets

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$55.99
When you change a cam, you don’t need a complete engine gasket set, because you don’t have to take everything apart. Mr. Gasket cam change gasket sets are tailored to deliver just the pieces that you need when you swap bump-sticks. They include gaskets for the valve covers, intake manifold, oil pan, water pump, timing-chain cover, and fuel pump.

Product Features:
  • Comes with all gaskets
  • Fuel injector oring not included
  • Meets performance standards
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Mallory – Distributor Wiring Harness (Part No.29349)

Distributor Wiring Harness

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$25.99


Product Features:
  • Service Part
  • Makes Connections Quick And Easy
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Richmond Gear – RngPnn (Part No.49-0078-1)

RngPnn

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$426.99
RngPnn

Spectre – Valve Cover (Part No.5277)

Valve Cover

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$72.99
Available in various sizes, heights, and finishes, Spectre offers a wide variety of high performance valve covers designed to easily replace your stock covers. Designed for 1958-1979 Chrysler Big Block 361-383-400-413-426-440 engines, this valve cover features chrome-plated steel construction and a smooth design. Sold in pairs, this stock profile cover is baffled to provide optimum function. With show quality construction and a sealing edge designed for an ideal fit, our valve covers are engineered to look great for applications ranging from custom builds to replacing stock equipment.

Product Features:
  • Designed for 1958-1979 Chrysler Big Block 361-383-400-413-426-440 engines
  • Baffled for breather system compatibility
  • Sold in pairs
  • Triple chrome-plated steel construction
  • Stock height
  • Features OEM style sealing edge
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B & M – Automatic Shifter, Megashifter-Right Hand Drive (Part No.80685)

Automatic Shifter, Megashifter-Right Hand Drive

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$456.99
The B&M Megashifter has it all, form, function and classic style. This all adds up to bring you a quality shifter that’s been one of the most popular automatic shifters of all time. The light truck Megashifter is better suited for truck and bench seat app

Product Features:
  • Universal Floor Mount Application
  • Cable Operated
  • Quick Installation
  • Accurate Shifting
  • NHRA/IHRA Reverse Lockout Meets Requirements
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Edelbrock – Performer-Link Adjustable True-Roller Timing Chain Set (Part No.7803)

Performer-Link Adjustable True-Roller Timing Chain Set

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$92.99


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
  • Not for OEM Hydraulic Roller-Lifter Camshaft Eng.
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Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 224/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit for Chrysler 383-440 (Part No.K21-223-4)

Xtreme Energy 224/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit for Chrysler 383-440

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$645.99
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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FEL-PRO Performance – PERFORMANCE VALVE COVER GASKET SET (Part No.1608)

PERFORMANCE VALVE COVER GASKET SET

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$37.49
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
  • ENGINEERED TO PERFORM — Proprietary cork-rubber formulation
  • SUPERIOR SEAL — Highly conformable to accommodate for the imperfect sealing surfaces
  • EVERY PART FOR THE REPAIR — Fel-Pro gasket sets include every part needed for the repair unless otherwise noted
  • REAL-WORLD TESTED — Parts are tested on-vehicle and validated to ensure optimal performance on the road
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B & M – Torque Converter, Holeshot 2400 (Part No.10415)

Torque Converter, Holeshot 2400

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$498.99
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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Mr. Gasket – Header Bolts (Part No.976)

Header Bolts

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$24.99
Available in hex head or socket head designs. The hex head is designed for easy installation of headers and heat-treated for extra strength. The special washer faced, smaller-than-standard hex head is ideal for tight spaces. Or save time, work and solve the impossible tightening problems of some header installations with socket head bolts. They help to eliminate improper gasket seal. Various sizes available in each type of bolt.

Product Features:
  • Quick and easy installation
  • Heat-treated for strength
  • Ideal for tight spaces
  • Grade 5 material
  • Protective black finish
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1981 Plymouth Trailduster Performance and Racing Products

You count on your 1981 Plymouth Trailduster to run right. That means taking care of it with regular maintenance, necessary repairs, and the right parts. Advance Auto Parts can help with all of that thanks to our extensive inventory of trusted Performance and Racing Products. With 72 Performance and Racing Products ranging in price from $16.99 to $840.99, you’re sure to find everything you need for your 1981 Plymouth Trailduster.

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Top-Rated Performance and Racing Products Brands For Your 1981 Plymouth Trailduster

Trusted Performance and Racing Products OEM and aftermarket product brands are what Advance Auto Parts specializes in. The brands we work with are sure to keep that 1981 Plymouth Trailduster running right for years to come. In our inventory you’ll find brands like K&N, Edelbrock, FEL-PRO Performance, and even more.

Popular B & M Performance and Racing Products

You’ll find popular B & M brand products across Performance Shifters. All are waiting to get your 1981 Plymouth Trailduster back on the road. Some of the top-rated B & M products in these categories are:
Automatic Shifter, Megashifter
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Automatic Shifter, Megashifter
Performance Shifters
Automatic Shifter, Unimatic Shifter
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Automatic Shifter, Unimatic Shifter
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FAQs for 1981 Plymouth Trailduster Performance and Racing Products

What are the most purchased Performance and Racing Products for the 1981 Plymouth Trailduster?

Out of 72 Performance and Racing Products for the 1981 Plymouth Trailduster, the most popular in our inventory are:
Signature Series Valve Covers: Small Block Chrysler 318-360,65-91, Chrome Steel
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Signature Series Valve Covers: Small Block Chrysler 318-360,65-91, Chrome Steel
Performance Valve Covers
Valve Cover Gasket Set
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Valve Cover Gasket Set
Performance Engine Valve Cover Gasket Sets

What are the top-rated 1981 Plymouth Trailduster Performance and Racing Products?

Top-rated Performance and Racing Products for your 1981 Plymouth Trailduster based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Intake Manifold Bolts
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Intake Manifold Bolts
“Excellent product.”
Performer Carburetor #9906 600 CFM With Electric Choke, Satin Finish (Non-EGR)
from $397.99
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Performer Carburetor #9906 600 CFM With Electric Choke, Satin Finish (Non-EGR)
“easy to install all the gaskets and parts came with it”