1987 GMC S15 Performance Engines

Keep Your 1987 GMC S15 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 1987 GMC S15 looking sharp and performing at its best. At Advance Auto Parts we carry a wide selection of dependable options, including Performance Engine Rocker Arms, Performance Torque Converters, and Performance Engine Valve Cover Gasket Sets. 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 1987 GMC S15 Performance Engine at Advance Auto Parts is around $477.33, with a range that starts at $10.99 and goes up to $899.99. With 12 options in stock from 3 trusted brands, finding the right fit is easy. Popular picks like Holeshot 2400, Torque Converter, Nitrous Holeshot 3000, and Torque Converter, Nitrous Holeshot 3600 start at just $670.99 and offer a great balance of form and function.

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While you’re upgrading or replacing your Performance Engine, don’t forget to check out other key components like Performance Air Filters and Performance Oil Filters. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re here to help you keep your 1987 GMC S15 in peak condition, inside and out.

Essential 1987 GMC S15 Performance Engines

FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.1624)

Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set

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$24.49
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, Holeshot 2000 (Part No.70417)

Torque Converter, Holeshot 2000

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$625.99
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 GM 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 – Tork Master 2000: Value-Priced Street Performance Torque Converter (Part No.70420)

Tork Master 2000: Value-Priced Street Performance Torque Converter

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$449.99
Similar in performance to the Holeshot series, the Tork Master is B&M’s lowest cost torque converter. The Tork Master is an excellent all-around performance street converter. The best ‘value priced’ street converters available.

Product Features:
  • New Precision Pump Drive Tube
  • Pressure Tested
  • Fully Balanced
  • Needle Thrust Bearing
  • New Thrust Washer
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B & M – Torque Converter, Nitrous Holeshot 3000 (Part No.20481)

Torque Converter, Nitrous Holeshot 3000

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$899.99
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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B & M – Holeshot 2400 (Part No.70419)

Holeshot 2400

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$670.99
HoleShot 2400 for GM 1993 to 1996 TH700R4 (30 spline) and 1984 to 1993 4L60E (30 spline) Application: HoleShot 2400 for GM 1993 to 1996 TH700R4 (30 spline) and 1984 to 1993 4L60E (30 spline) A higher than stock stall speed as delivered by the Holeshot converter will provide several advantages and benefits in vehicles with modified engines. Many modifications, particularly big cams, tend to reduce low end power and torque. The high stall converter allows the engine to launch the car at higher rpm where more torque is available. The Holeshot is generally a very good choice for the typical street machine that is looking for better launch capability and more strength. Street rods with modified engines will also benefit from a Holeshot converter. If your vehicle is equipped with a plate type nitrous system, you will need a Nitrous Holeshot!! Stall speed listings are based on engines producing 230lb. ft. of torque at 2,500 rpm. More torque at 2,500 rpm will give you more stall speed, less torque at 2,500 rpm will give you less stall speed than the stall speed ratings indicated. Furnace brazed impeller. New precision steel alloy pump drive tube. New heavy duty needle bearing between stator and impeller (not a thrust washer). Needle bearing between stator and turbine. Furnace brazed turbine. Dual pattern drive lugs on some GM Holeshots. New turbine hub. New springs and rollers in stator.

Product Features:
  • Furnace Brazed Impeller
  • Steel Alloy Pump Drive Tube
  • Heavy Duty Needle Bearing
  • Between Stator and Turbine
  • Furnace Brazed Turbine
  • New Turbine Hub
  • New Springs/Rollers In Stator
See More

B & M – Torque Converter, Nitrous Holeshot 3600 (Part No.20482)

Torque Converter, Nitrous Holeshot 3600

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$749.99
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:
  • 3400-3800 RPM
  • Small And Big Blocks
  • Serious Performance
  • Furnace Brazed
  • Fully Balanced
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Most Popular Performance Engine Rocker Arms for 1987 GMC S15s

Enhance your 1987 GMC S15 with one of the 2 Performance Engine Rocker Arms we have in stock, starting at just $19.29.

Competition Cams – ENGINE ROCKER ARM (Part No.1216-12)

ENGINE ROCKER ARM

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$132.99
ENGINE ROCKER ARM

Competition Cams – ENGINE ROCKER ARM (Part No.1216-1)

ENGINE ROCKER ARM

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$19.29
ENGINE ROCKER ARM

Best-Selling 1987 GMC S15 Performance Torque Converters

Upgrade your S15 with one of our 5 best-selling Performance Torque Converters, earning an average 1 stars rating across 1 reviews.

B & M – Tork Master 2000: Value-Priced Street Performance Torque Converter (Part No.70420)

Tork Master 2000: Value-Priced Street Performance Torque Converter

from

$449.99
Similar in performance to the Holeshot series, the Tork Master is B&M’s lowest cost torque converter. The Tork Master is an excellent all-around performance street converter. The best ‘value priced’ street converters available.

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

B & M – Torque Converter, Nitrous Holeshot 3000 (Part No.20481)

Torque Converter, Nitrous Holeshot 3000

from

$899.99
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
See More

B & M – Torque Converter, Nitrous Holeshot 3600 (Part No.20482)

Torque Converter, Nitrous Holeshot 3600

from

$749.99
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:
  • 3400-3800 RPM
  • Small And Big Blocks
  • Serious Performance
  • Furnace Brazed
  • Fully Balanced
See More

B & M – Holeshot 2400 (Part No.70419)

Holeshot 2400

from

$670.99
HoleShot 2400 for GM 1993 to 1996 TH700R4 (30 spline) and 1984 to 1993 4L60E (30 spline) Application: HoleShot 2400 for GM 1993 to 1996 TH700R4 (30 spline) and 1984 to 1993 4L60E (30 spline) A higher than stock stall speed as delivered by the Holeshot converter will provide several advantages and benefits in vehicles with modified engines. Many modifications, particularly big cams, tend to reduce low end power and torque. The high stall converter allows the engine to launch the car at higher rpm where more torque is available. The Holeshot is generally a very good choice for the typical street machine that is looking for better launch capability and more strength. Street rods with modified engines will also benefit from a Holeshot converter. If your vehicle is equipped with a plate type nitrous system, you will need a Nitrous Holeshot!! Stall speed listings are based on engines producing 230lb. ft. of torque at 2,500 rpm. More torque at 2,500 rpm will give you more stall speed, less torque at 2,500 rpm will give you less stall speed than the stall speed ratings indicated. Furnace brazed impeller. New precision steel alloy pump drive tube. New heavy duty needle bearing between stator and impeller (not a thrust washer). Needle bearing between stator and turbine. Furnace brazed turbine. Dual pattern drive lugs on some GM Holeshots. New turbine hub. New springs and rollers in stator.

Product Features:
  • Furnace Brazed Impeller
  • Steel Alloy Pump Drive Tube
  • Heavy Duty Needle Bearing
  • Between Stator and Turbine
  • Furnace Brazed Turbine
  • New Turbine Hub
  • New Springs/Rollers In Stator
See More

B & M – Torque Converter, Holeshot 2000 (Part No.70417)

Torque Converter, Holeshot 2000

from

$625.99
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 GM Holeshots.

Product Features:
  • Furnace Brazed Impeller
  • Steel Alloy Pump Drive Tube
  • Heavy Duty Needle Bearing
  • Between Stator and Turbine
  • Furnace Brazed Turbine
See More

Top-Quality Performance Engine Valve Cover Gasket Sets for 1987 GMC S15s

Choose a high-quality OEM or aftermarket Performance Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set for GMC S15s and enjoy top-notch performance from $24.49.

FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.1624)

Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set

from

$24.49
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.
See More

Our Top Pick for a 1987 GMC S15 Performance Engine Valve Spring Retainer

Invest in a durable Performance Engine Valve Spring Retainer for your 1987 GMC, knowing you’re getting trusted brands and expert craftsmanship.

Competition Cams – 10 Degree Superlock Steel Retainer for 1.437"-1.500" OD Valve Spring (Part No.740-1)

10 Degree Superlock Steel Retainer for 1.437"-1.500" OD Valve Spring

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$10.99
10 Degree Superlock Steel Retainer for 1.437"-1.500" OD Valve Spring

Performance Engine Camshafts for 1987 GMC S15s

Make a smart move for your 1987 GMC S15 with products all priced from $549.99 to $566.99.

Competition Cams – Hi-Tech 242/242 Hydraulic Flat Cam for Pontiac 151 Iron Duke (Part No.52-500-5)

Hi-Tech 242/242 Hydraulic Flat Cam for Pontiac 151 Iron Duke

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$566.99
Hi-Tech 242/242 Hydraulic Flat Cam for Pontiac 151 Iron Duke

Competition Cams – Hi-Tech 246/246 Hydraulic Flat Cam for Pontiac 151 Iron Duke (Part No.52-502-5)

Hi-Tech 246/246 Hydraulic Flat Cam for Pontiac 151 Iron Duke

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$549.99
Hi-Tech 246/246 Hydraulic Flat Cam for Pontiac 151 Iron Duke

FAQs for 1987 GMC S15 Performance Engines

What are the best-selling Performance Engines for 1987 GMC S15s?

Out of 12 Performance Engines that fit 1987 GMC S15s, the following parts are the top sellers:

What’s the price range for 1987 GMC S15 Performance Engines?

The prices of Performance Engines for the 1987 GMC S15 range from $10.99 up to $899.99 for the most premium parts.

What is the average price of a Performance Engine for a 1987 GMC S15?

The average price for Performance Engines for the 1987 GMC S15 is $477.33. 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 GMC S15 model years?

Yes, we carry Performance Engines for 7 model years of GMC S15s between 1982 and 1990. The following model years are the most popular for Performance Engine purchases: 1990, 1989, 1988, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983, and 1982.

What are the cheapest Performance Engines for my 1987 GMC S15?

The cheapest 1987 GMC S15 Performance Engines we carry are:

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Performance Engines for any other 1987 GMC models?

Yes. We stock Performance Engines for 19 other popular 1987 GMC models. Some of the most popular are 1987 Jimmy Performance Engines, 1987 Safari Performance Engines, 1987 P3500 Performance Engines, 1987 G3500 Performance Engines, and 1987 G2500 Performance Engines.

What types of Performance Engines do you sell for my 1987 GMC S15?

As of 11/2/25, these are some of the most in-demand types of Performance Engines for a 1987 GMC S15:

Can I get help with 1987 GMC S15 Performance Engine orders?

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

What is your return policy for GMC S15 Performance Engines?

Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new GMC S15 Performance Engines and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.