1983 Plymouth Scamp Performance Engines

Keep Your 1983 Plymouth Scamp 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 Plymouth Scamp looking sharp and performing at its best. At Advance Auto Parts we carry a wide selection of dependable options, including Performance Torque Converters, 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 Plymouth Scamp Performance Engine at Advance Auto Parts is around $520.79, with a range that starts at $23.99 and goes up to $999.99. With 5 options in stock from 2 trusted brands, finding the right fit is easy. Popular picks like High Energy Hydraulic Flat Lifter for Chrysler 2.2L 4 Cylinder., Magnum 224/224 Hydraulic Roller Swinging FolLower Cam Chrysler 2.2/2.5L, and Torque Converter, Tork Master 2400 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 Oil Filters and Performance Shifters. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re here to help you keep your 1983 Plymouth Scamp in peak condition, inside and out.

Essential 1983 Plymouth Scamp Performance Engines

Competition Cams – High Energy 218/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.20-212-2)

High Energy 218/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam

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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.

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.
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Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 218/224 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.20-222-3)

Xtreme Energy 218/224 Hydraulic Flat Cam

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$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:
  • 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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Competition Cams – High Energy 212/212 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.20-210-2)

High Energy 212/212 Hydraulic Flat Cam

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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.

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.
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Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 230/236 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.20-224-4)

Xtreme Energy 230/236 Hydraulic Flat Cam

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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,

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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Competition Cams – Magnum 230/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.20-232-4)

Magnum 230/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam

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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.

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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Competition Cams – Mutha’ Thumpr 235/249 Hydraulic Roller Cam (Part No.20-601-9)

Mutha' Thumpr 235/249 Hydraulic Roller Cam

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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:
  • 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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Competition Cams – High Energy 206/206 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.20-208-2)

High Energy 206/206 Hydraulic Flat Cam

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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.

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.
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Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 212/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.20-221-3)

Xtreme Energy 212/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam

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$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:
  • 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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B & M – Torque Converter, Holeshot 2400 (Part No.10415)

Torque Converter, Holeshot 2400

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$549.99
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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B & M – Torque Converter, Holeshot 3000 (Part No.10425)

Torque Converter, Holeshot 3000

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$999.99
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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B & M – Torque Converter, Tork Master 2400 (Part No.10417)

Torque Converter, Tork Master 2400

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$449.99
A higher than stock stall speed as delivered by a B&M Converter will provide several advantages. The high stall converter allows the engine to launch the car at a higher RPM where more torque is available and increased strength.

Product Features:
  • New Precision Pump Drive Tube
  • Pressure Tested
  • Fully Balanced
  • Needle Thrust Bearing
  • New Thrust Washer
  • Washer Between Turbine and Cover
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Most Popular Performance Torque Converters for 1983 Plymouth Scamps

Enhance your 1983 Plymouth Scamp with one of the 3 Performance Torque Converters we have in stock, starting at just $449.99.

B & M – Torque Converter, Holeshot 3000 (Part No.10425)

Torque Converter, Holeshot 3000

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$999.99
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
See More

B & M – Torque Converter, Holeshot 2400 (Part No.10415)

Torque Converter, Holeshot 2400

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$549.99
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
See More

B & M – Torque Converter, Tork Master 2400 (Part No.10417)

Torque Converter, Tork Master 2400

from

$449.99
A higher than stock stall speed as delivered by a B&M Converter will provide several advantages. The high stall converter allows the engine to launch the car at a higher RPM where more torque is available and increased strength.

Product Features:
  • New Precision Pump Drive Tube
  • Pressure Tested
  • Fully Balanced
  • Needle Thrust Bearing
  • New Thrust Washer
  • Washer Between Turbine and Cover
See More

Best-Selling 1983 Plymouth Scamp Performance Engine Camshaft

Upgrade your Scamp with our best-selling Performance Engine Camshaft.

Competition Cams – Magnum 224/224 Hydraulic Roller Swinging FolLower Cam Chrysler 2.2/2.5L (Part No.22-131-6)

Magnum 224/224 Hydraulic Roller Swinging FolLower Cam Chrysler 2.2/2.5L

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$579.99
Magnum 224/224 Hydraulic Roller Swinging FolLower Cam Chrysler 2.2/2.5L

Top-Quality Performance Engine Valve Lifters for 1983 Plymouth Scamps

Choose a high-quality OEM or aftermarket Performance Engine Valve Lifter for Plymouth Scamps and enjoy top-notch performance from $23.99.

Competition Cams – High Energy Hydraulic Flat Lifter for Chrysler 2.2L 4 Cylinder. (Part No.842-1)

High Energy Hydraulic Flat Lifter for Chrysler 2.2L 4 Cylinder.

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$23.99
High Energy Hydraulic Flat Lifter for Chrysler 2.2L 4 Cylinder.

FAQs for 1983 Plymouth Scamp Performance Engines

What are the best-selling Performance Engines for 1983 Plymouth Scamps?

Out of 5 Performance Engines that fit 1983 Plymouth Scamps, the following parts are the top sellers:

What’s the price range for 1983 Plymouth Scamp Performance Engines?

The prices of Performance Engines for the 1983 Plymouth Scamp range from $23.99 up to $999.99 for the most premium parts.

What is the average price of a Performance Engine for a 1983 Plymouth Scamp?

The average price for Performance Engines for the 1983 Plymouth Scamp is $520.79. 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 Plymouth Scamp model years?

Yes, we carry Performance Engines for 5 model years of Plymouth Scamps between 1971 and 1976. The following model years are the most popular for Performance Engine purchases: 1976, 1975, 1974, 1973, 1972, and 1971.

What are the cheapest Performance Engines for my 1983 Plymouth Scamp?

The cheapest 1983 Plymouth Scamp Performance Engines we carry are:

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Performance Engines for any other 1983 Plymouth models?

Yes. We stock Performance Engines for 5 other popular 1983 Plymouth models. Some of the most popular are 1983 Gran Fury Performance Engines, 1983 PB150 Performance Engines, 1983 PB250 Performance Engines, 1983 PB350 Performance Engines, and 1983 Reliant Performance Engines.

What types of Performance Engines do you sell for my 1983 Plymouth Scamp?

As of 11/2/25, these are some of the most in-demand types of Performance Engines for a 1983 Plymouth Scamp:

Can I get help with 1983 Plymouth Scamp Performance Engine orders?

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

What is your return policy for Plymouth Scamp Performance Engines?

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