1983 Dodge Charger Performance Engines
Keep Your 1983 Dodge Charger in Top Shape with Quality Performance Engines
Whether you’re repairing or upgrading your Performance Engine, using high-quality parts is key to keeping your 1983 Dodge Charger looking sharp and performing at its best. At Advance Auto Parts we carry a wide selection of dependable options, including Performance Engine Camshafts and Performance Engine Valve Lifters. Whether you’re replacing a damaged part or enhancing your truck’s style and protection, you’ll find exactly what you need to get the job done right.
Competitive Prices and Extensive Inventory
The average price for a 1983 Dodge Charger Performance Engine at Advance Auto Parts is around $301.99, with a range that starts at $23.99 and goes up to $579.99. With 2 options in stock from one trusted brand, finding the right fit is easy. Popular picks like High Energy Hydraulic Flat Lifter for Chrysler 2.2L 4 Cylinder. and Magnum 224/224 Hydraulic Roller Swinging FolLower Cam Chrysler 2.2/2.5L start at just $23.99 and offer a great balance of form and function.
Explore Related Parts
While you’re upgrading or replacing your Performance Engine, don’t forget to check out other key components like Performance Ignition Products and Performance Oil Filters. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re here to help you keep your 1983 Dodge Charger in peak condition, inside and out.
Find Your Specific 1983 Dodge Charger Performance Engines
Looking for the perfect Performance Engine for your 1983 Dodge Charger? You’re in the right place. Below, you’ll find links to various types of Performance Engines that fit your vehicle. At Advance Auto Parts, we offer only the highest quality OEM and aftermarket Performance Engines, ensuring durability and a precise fit for your Dodge Charger. Whether you’re driving a 1983 model or another popular model year like
1970,
1971,
1972,
1973,
1974,
1975,
1976,
1977, and
1978, we’ve got you covered. Purchasing Performance Engines from Advance Auto Parts is a smart choice, giving you access to trusted brands and parts built to perform. Below, you’ll find links to various types of Performance Engines that fit your vehicle.
Essential 1983 Dodge Charger Performance Engines
Competition Cams – Mutha’ Thumpr 235/249 Hydraulic Roller Cam (Part No.23-601-9)
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$531.99
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.
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- 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.
Competition Cams – Big Mutha’ Thumpr 243/257 Hydraulic Roller Cam (Part No.23-602-9)
from
$531.99
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.
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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.
Competition Cams – Magnum 230/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.20-232-4)
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$297.99
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.
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- 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.
Competition Cams – Thumpr 227/241 Hydraulic Roller Cam (Part No.23-600-9)
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$531.99
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:
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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.
Competition Cams – Thumpr 227/241 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.21-600-5)
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$384.99
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:
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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.
Competition Cams – High Energy 206/206 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.21-212-4)
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$455.99
Ideal for use with mainly stock components like rocker arms, intake manifolds, cylinder heads, compression ratio, torque converters and rear gear ratios, the High Energy camshaft grind family is a great choice for street performance applications.
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- Good blend of efficiency and performance.
- Perfect choice for performance street rebuilds.
- Work well with mainly stock components such as rockers, manifolds, heads, compression, torque converters and gears.
Competition Cams – High Energy 218/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.20-212-2)
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$257.99
Ideal for use with mainly stock components like rocker arms, intake manifolds, cylinder heads, compression ratio, torque converters and rear gear ratios, the High Energy camshaft grind family is a great choice for street performance applications.
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- Good blend of efficiency and performance.
- Perfect choice for performance street rebuilds.
- Work well with mainly stock components such as rockers, manifolds, heads, compression, torque converters and gears.
Competition Cams – High Energy 206/206 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.20-208-2)
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$436.99
Ideal for use with mainly stock components like rocker arms, intake manifolds, cylinder heads, compression ratio, torque converters and rear gear ratios, the High Energy camshaft grind family is a great choice for street performance applications.
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- Good blend of efficiency and performance.
- Perfect choice for performance street rebuilds.
- Work well with mainly stock components such as rockers, manifolds, heads, compression, torque converters and gears.
Competition Cams – Magnum 253/253 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.21-243-4)
from
$297.99
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:
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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.
Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 212/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.21-221-4)
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$297.99
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,
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- 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.
Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 230/236 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.20-224-4)
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$297.99
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,
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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.
Competition Cams – High Energy 212/212 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.20-210-2)
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$394.99
Ideal for use with mainly stock components like rocker arms, intake manifolds, cylinder heads, compression ratio, torque converters and rear gear ratios, the High Energy camshaft grind family is a great choice for street performance applications.
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Product Features:
- Good blend of efficiency and performance.
- Perfect choice for performance street rebuilds.
- Work well with mainly stock components such as rockers, manifolds, heads, compression, torque converters and gears.
Competition Cams – Big Mutha’ Thumpr 243/257 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.21-602-5)
from
$385.99
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:
See More
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.
Competition Cams – Mutha’ Thumpr 235/249 Hydraulic Roller Cam (Part No.20-601-9)
from
$531.99
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:
See More
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.
Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 212/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.20-221-3)
from
$284.99
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:
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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.
Competition Cams – High Energy 218/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.21-215-4)
from
$478.99
Ideal for use with mainly stock components like rocker arms, intake manifolds, cylinder heads, compression ratio, torque converters and rear gear ratios, the High Energy camshaft grind family is a great choice for street performance applications.
Product Features:
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Product Features:
- Good blend of efficiency and performance.
- Perfect choice for performance street rebuilds.
- Work well with mainly stock components such as rockers, manifolds, heads, compression, torque converters and gears.
Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 218/224 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.20-222-3)
from
$327.99
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:
See More
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.
Popular 1983 Dodge Charger Performance Engines Categories
Most Popular Performance Engine Camshaft for 1983 Dodge Chargers
Enhance your 1983 Dodge Charger with this popular Performance Engine Camshaft we have in stock, for $579.99.
Competition Cams – Magnum 224/224 Hydraulic Roller Swinging FolLower Cam Chrysler 2.2/2.5L (Part No.22-131-6)
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$579.99
Magnum 224/224 Hydraulic Roller Swinging FolLower Cam Chrysler 2.2/2.5L
Best-Selling 1983 Dodge Charger Performance Engine Valve Lifter
Upgrade your Charger with our best-selling Performance Engine Valve Lifter.
Competition Cams – High Energy Hydraulic Flat Lifter for Chrysler 2.2L 4 Cylinder. (Part No.842-1)
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$23.99
High Energy Hydraulic Flat Lifter for Chrysler 2.2L 4 Cylinder.
FAQs for 1983 Dodge Charger Performance Engines
What are the best-selling Performance Engines for 1983 Dodge Chargers?
Out of 2 Performance Engines that fit 1983 Dodge Chargers, the following parts are the top sellers:
- High Energy Hydraulic Flat Lifter for Chrysler 2.2L 4 Cylinder. (50286498) – $23.99
- Magnum 224/224 Hydraulic Roller Swinging FolLower Cam Chrysler 2.2/2.5L (50287830) – $579.99
What’s the price range for 1983 Dodge Charger Performance Engines?
The prices of Performance Engines for the 1983 Dodge Charger range from $23.99 up to $579.99 for the most premium parts.
What is the average price of a Performance Engine for a 1983 Dodge Charger?
The average price for Performance Engines for the 1983 Dodge Charger is $301.99. 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 Dodge Charger model years?
What are the cheapest Performance Engines for my 1983 Dodge Charger?
The cheapest 1983 Dodge Charger Performance Engines we carry are:
- High Energy Hydraulic Flat Lifter for Chrysler 2.2L 4 Cylinder. (50286498) – $23.99
- Magnum 224/224 Hydraulic Roller Swinging FolLower Cam Chrysler 2.2/2.5L (50287830) – $579.99
Does Advance Auto Parts sell Performance Engines for any other 1983 Dodge models?
Yes. We stock Performance Engines for 16 other popular 1983 Dodge models. Some of the most popular are 1983 Ramcharger Performance Engines, 1983 W150 Performance Engines, 1983 D150 Performance Engines, 1983 D250 Performance Engines, and 1983 W250 Performance Engines.
What types of Performance Engines do you sell for my 1983 Dodge Charger?
As of 11/2/25, these are some of the most in-demand types of Performance Engines for a 1983 Dodge Charger:
Can I get help with 1983 Dodge Charger Performance Engine orders?
Contact our customer support team by chat or phone, through the help desk page, where you can find instant answers about Dodge Performance Engines and more.
What is your return policy for Dodge Charger Performance Engines?
Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new Dodge Charger Performance Engines and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.