Name: Pushrod Set for S/B Chevy
Brand: Edelbrock
SKU: 9653
Price: 201.99 USD

Essential 1981 Pontiac Grand Prix Performance Engines

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Edelbrock part #9653 Pushrods are designed for Chevy 348/409 “W” series V-8 engine applications. These one-piece pushrods are manufactured from high quality 4130 Chromoly steel tubing that has been surface hardened for maximum durability. They have precis

Product Features:

7.2 in. Length
0.312 in. Diameter
4130 Chromoly Steel Material
Black Oxide Finish
Made In The USA

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Product Features:

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

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High Energy Hydraulic Flat Lifter Chevrolet SBC, BBC, and 194-292/200-262 V6.

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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
Non-Rotator Style: Dyno Tested and Street Proven
Great Match to Edelbrock Camshaft Kit

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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.

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Designed to deliver an aggressive, hard-hitting exhaust note at idle, the Thumpr camshaft series from COMP Cams also delivers excellent horsepower gains and a broad torque curve. A perfect choice for muscle cars and street rods.

Product Features:

Early intake valve opening and long exhaust duration create optimum overlap for powerful, hard-hitting exhaust note.
Best with aftermarket converters and more rear gear.
Three unique cam designs for each application that deliver excellent horsepower gains and broad torque curve; perfect choice for muscle cars and street rods.

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Designed to open at 160 degrees every time, regardless of engine rpm, and it’s high-flow design and brass and copper construction eliminate the damaging effects of cycling when you’re stuck in stop-and-go traffic. It includes the rubber gasket and has a pressure relief valve.

Product Features:

Opens sooner than stock at 160 degrees
High flow design for performance applications
Includes rubber o-ring seal/gasket
Incorporates pressure relief valve

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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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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

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Precision die cast, these water necks are first polished to a high luster, then chrome plated. Features an O-ring style seal to prevent water leaks. Comes with O-ring gasket and mounting bolts.

Product Features:

Complete with o-rings and mounting bolts
Features an o-ring style seal to prevent water leaks
Chrome plated
1/2″ NPT port can be used for various coolant temp related sensors or switches

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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:

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.

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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These are high quality nuts with allen set screws to provide you with that positive lock needed for Race or original equipment Rocker Arms.

Product Features:

They Are Zinc Dichromate Plated Steel
They Have Black Oxide Coated Set Screws
Keeps Rocker Arms Positively Locked
(16) Rocker Arm Nuts w/ Locks 3/8″-24 Threads
Includes Locks and Hex Wrench
Shank O.D. .603″

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These COMP Cams Ultra-Gold Aluminum Roller Rocker Arms with a 3/8″ stud diameter and 1.6 ratio are designed for Chevrolet V8 265-400 applications. The new modern design features of these Ultra-Gold Rockers are proven to withstand extremely aggressive spring pressure and valve lift. Designed specifically for high performance street and race engines, the Ultra-Gold Aluminum Rocker Arms are precision CNC-machined to strict tolerances. Developed to meet the demands of professional engine builders, these rockers include features never before possible in an aluminum rocker arm.

Product Features:

CNC-machined, lightweight design removes weight and yields unrivaled quality and ratio accuracy
Designed for high performance street and race engines
Precision-sorted trunion bearings withstand elevated valve spring pressure and valve lift
Additional clearance, up to 1.650″ O.D. valve spring

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Mr. Gasket screw-in rocker arm studs are manufactured from heat treated black oxide coated Grade 8 steel. Ideal for high performance street applications. OE style press in rocker studs can actually pull out of the cylinder head when using high lift camshafts. Includes sixteen studs 3/8-24 x 1.47 inch long top x 7/16-14 bottom.

Product Features:

Black Oxide Coated Grade 8 Steel
Kit Contains 16 Studs
Easy To Install
Heat Treated Steel
Grade 8 Steel

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Product Features:

Use W/ Valve Springs Part #5822, 5882, 5896, 5872, 5867, 5812, 5857
Set of 16
1.50 in. Outside Diameter
Steel Material
Black Oxide Finish

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10 Degree Superlock Steel Retainer for 1.250" OD Valve Spring

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This 7° steel retainer for GM Gen III applications with #26915 or #26918 Beehive Valve Springs is precision machined from 4140 chromemoly steel and finished in black oxide. This precision retainer is specifically designed for positive location when combined with COMP Cams high-quality valve springs.

Product Features:

7° angle retainers for 1.055″ diameter valve springs, stock diameter valve stems
O.D. – 1.030″, Step 1 – .640″
Precision machined from 4140 chromemoly steel and finished in black oxide
Designed for positive location when combined with COMP Cams high-quality valve springs

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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. Complete with manifold end seals and distributor gasket (where applicable). 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 where applicable
For OE replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track use

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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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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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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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HYDRAULIC – Mutha’ Thumpr: High performance street/strip, needs 9:1 compression, 2500+ stall, intake, gears and headers, rough idle.

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HYDRAULIC – Mutha’ Thumpr: High performance street/strip, needs 9:1 compression, 2500+ stall, intake, gears and headers, rough idle.
287/305 Advertised Duration, 235/249 Duration @ .050″, .489″/.476″ Lift, 107 Lobe Separation
Valve spring upgrade required

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HYDRAULIC – Xtreme Energy: Great for street machines, largest cam for stock converter, better with 2000 stall.

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HYDRAULIC – Xtreme Energy: Great for street machines, largest cam for stock converter, better with 2000 stall.
268/280 Advertised Duration, 224/230 Duration @ .050″, .477″/.480″ Lift, 110 Lobe Separation
Valve spring upgrade required
Best performance with aftermarket intake manifolds, headers, lower gear ratios etc.

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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

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VALVE SEALS, O-RING 11/32″ 1 ST

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Work with .530″ 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

FAQs for 1981 Pontiac Grand Prix Performance Engines

What are the best-selling Performance Engines for 1981 Pontiac Grand Prixes?

Out of 32 Performance Engines that fit 1981 Pontiac Grand Prixes, the following parts are the top sellers:

High Performance Thermostat (22903641) – $32.49
Water Neck; Olds (22905408) – $26.99
VALVE SEALS, 11/32" TEFLON 1 ST (10043400) – $223.99

What’s the price range for 1981 Pontiac Grand Prix Performance Engines?

The prices of Performance Engines for the 1981 Pontiac Grand Prix range from $9.99 up to $815.99 for the most premium parts.

What is the average price of a Performance Engine for a 1981 Pontiac Grand Prix?

The average price for Performance Engines for the 1981 Pontiac Grand Prix is $187.41. Keep in mind the variety of part types within our Performance Engine category, where you are likely to find a wide range of prices across a variety of parts and components.

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Performance Engines for other Pontiac Grand Prix model years?

Yes, we carry Performance Engines for 45 model years of Pontiac Grand Prixes between 1962 and 2008. The following model years are the most popular for Performance Engine purchases: 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, and 2000.

What are the cheapest Performance Engines for my 1981 Pontiac Grand Prix?

The cheapest 1981 Pontiac Grand Prix Performance Engines we carry are:

Engine Valve Spring (50286657) – $9.99
10 Degree Steel Retainer for 26120 Beehive Spring (50289146) – $10.99
7 Degree Steel Retainer for 3/8" Valves with 1.500"-1.550" Spring (50289506) – $10.99
7 Degree Steel Retainer for 11/32" Valves with 1.500"-1.550" Spring (50289132) – $10.99
Magnum 9.130" Long, .080" Wall, 5/16" Diameter Pushrod (50289181) – $15.99

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Performance Engines for any other 1981 Pontiac models?

Yes. We stock Performance Engines for 5 other popular 1981 Pontiac models. Some of the most popular are 1981 Bonneville Performance Engines, 1981 Firebird Performance Engines, 1981 LeMans Performance Engines, 1981 Catalina Performance Engines, and 1981 Phoenix Performance Engines.

What types of Performance Engines do you sell for my 1981 Pontiac Grand Prix?

As of 3/1/26, these are some of the most in-demand types of Performance Engines for a 1981 Pontiac Grand Prix:

Can I get help with 1981 Pontiac Grand Prix Performance Engine orders?

Contact our customer support team by chat or phone, through the help desk page, where you can find instant answers about Pontiac Performance Engines and more.

What is your return policy for Pontiac Grand Prix Performance Engines?

Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new Pontiac Grand Prix Performance Engines and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.

1981 Pontiac Grand Prix Performance Engines

Edelbrock – Pushrod Set for S/B Chevy (Part No.9653)

Edelbrock – Pushrod Set for S/B Chevy (Part No.9630)

Competition Cams – High Energy Hydraulic Flat Lifter Chevrolet SBC, BBC, and 194-292/200-262 V6. (Part No.812-1)

Edelbrock – Complete Sure Seat Valve Spring Kit for Chevy 262-400 V8 1957-95 (Part No.5794)

Competition Cams – Magnum 224/224 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit (Part No.CL42-308-4)

Competition Cams – Thumpr 226/241 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit (Part No.CL42-600-5)

Mr. Gasket – Ls1 Late Thermostat (Part No.6367)

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

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

Mr. Gasket – Water Neck (Part No.2557)

FEL-PRO Performance – Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts (Part No.1004)

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

FEL-PRO Performance – Performance Cylinder Head Gasket (Part No.1000)

Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Sure-Lock Rocker Arm Nuts (Part No.920G)

Competition Cams – Rocker Arms, Ultra Gold Small Block Chevy 1.6 1 St (Part No.19002-16)

Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Screw-In Rocker Arm Studs (Part No.1076)

Edelbrock – Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16) (Part No.9724)

Competition Cams – 10 Degree Superlock Steel Retainer for 1.250" OD Valve Spring (Part No.750-1)

Competition Cams – Steel Retainers, 1.055" For Ls Beehive 1 St (Part No.774-16)

Mr. Gasket – Intake Gasket (Part No.502G)

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

FEL-PRO Performance – Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 3 Piece Set (Part No.1202)

Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 212/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.51-221-4)

Competition Cams – Mutha’ Thumpr 235/249 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.12-601-4)

Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 224/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.12-242-2)

Competition Cams – Valve Seals, Umbrella 11/32" 1 St (Part No.502-16)

Competition Cams – Valve Seals, O-Ring 11/32" 1 St (Part No.501-16)

Competition Cams – VALVE SEALS, 11/32" TEFLON 1 ST (Part No.503-16)

Competition Cams – ENGINE ROCKER ARM (Part No.1602-16)

Competition Cams – ENGINE ROCKER ARM (Part No.1601-16)

Competition Cams – ENGINE ROCKER ARM (Part No.1605-1)

Competition Cams – ENGINE ROCKER ARM (Part No.1601-1)

Competition Cams – ENGINE ROCKER ARM (Part No.1602-1)

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

FEL-PRO Performance – Performance Cylinder Head Gasket (Part No.1000)

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

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