1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Performance Engines
Keep Your 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass looking sharp and performing at its best. At Advance Auto Parts we carry a wide selection of dependable options, including Performance Engine Valve Cover Gasket Sets, Performance Engine Camshaft and Lifter Kits, and Performance Engine Rocker Arms. 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 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Performance Engine at Advance Auto Parts is around $142.61, with a range that starts at $9.99 and goes up to $746.99. With 9 options in stock from 2 trusted brands, finding the right fit is easy. Popular picks like Performance Cylinder Head Gasket, ENGINE ROCKER ARM, and High Energy 8.684" Long, 5/16" Diameter Pushrod Set of 12 start at just $19.29 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 Steering Products. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re here to help you keep your 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass in peak condition, inside and out.
Find Your Specific 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Performance Engines
Looking for the perfect Performance Engine for your 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass? 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 Oldsmobile Cutlass. Whether you’re driving a 1988 model or another popular model year like
1975,
1976,
1977,
1978,
1979,
1980,
1981,
1982, and
1983, 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 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Performance Engines
FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.1622)
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$34.99
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions
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- 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.
FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.1603)
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$31.99
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions
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- 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.
FEL-PRO Performance – PERFORMANCE VALVE COVER GASKET SET (Part No.1602)
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$23.99
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions
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- Die cut silicone rubber gaskets conform to out-of-flat covers
- Great for on-again/off-again situations
- Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.
FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.1624)
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$24.49
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions
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- 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.
Competition Cams – Rocker Arms, Ultra Gold Small Block Chevy 1.6 1 St (Part No.19002-16)
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$433.99
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.
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- 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
Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Sure-Lock Rocker Arm Nuts (Part No.920G)
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$75.99
These are high quality nuts with allen set screws to provide you with that positive lock needed for Race or original equipment Rocker Arms.
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- 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″
Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Screw-In Rocker Arm Studs (Part No.1076)
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$77.99
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.
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- Black Oxide Coated Grade 8 Steel
- Kit Contains 16 Studs
- Easy To Install
- Heat Treated Steel
- Grade 8 Steel
Competition Cams – High Energy/Marine 218/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam/Lifter Kit (Part No.CL42-229-4)
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$402.99
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 – Mutha’ Thumpr 235/249 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit (Part No.CL12-601-4)
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$963.99
SMALL BLOCK CHEVY HYDRAULIC CAM AND LIFTER KIT – Mutha’ Thumpr: High performance street/strip, needs 9:1 compression, 2500+ stall, intake, gears and headers, rough idle.
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- Cam and lifter kit for Small Block Chevy engines
- CL-Kit includes cam, lifters, assembly lube, instructions and decals
- 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
Competition Cams – Magnum 224/224 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit (Part No.CL42-308-4)
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$405.99
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 – Cam & Lifter Kit, Oldsmobile V8 280 Magnum Hydraulic 1 Ea (Part No.CL42-231-4)
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Cam & Lifter Kit, Oldsmobile V8 280 Magnum Hydraulic 1 Ea
Competition Cams – High Energy Hydraulic Flat Lifter Chevrolet SBC, BBC, and 194-292/200-262 V6. (Part No.812-1)
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High Energy Hydraulic Flat Lifter Chevrolet SBC, BBC, and 194-292/200-262 V6.
Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Head Gasket (Part No.5799G)
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$81.99
Mr. Gasket Ultra-Seal Head Gaskets are a five layer (graphite core/perforated steel outer layers) composite construction. The graphite core has excellent thermoconductivity (transfers heat) away from hot spots in head preventing gasket burn-out. They provide excellent stability, compressibility and high temperature endurance. A high temperature silicone coating ensures sealing of engine fluids. Compatible with cast iron or aluminum heads, they will not brinell (indent) aluminum cylinder heads. Suitable for high performance street, drag race and oval track use. Sold individually.
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- Five layer (graphite core/perforated steel outer layers) composite construction
- Graphite core is excellent transfering heat away from hot spots in head preventing gasket burn-out.
- Provides excellent stability, compressibility and high temperature endurance
- Coated with high temperature silicone to ensure sealing of engine fluids
- Will not brinell (indent) aluminum cylinder heads
- For high performance street, drag race and oval track use
- Compatible w/High Octane Fuel
- Compatible With Exotic Fuel
FEL-PRO Performance – Performance Cylinder Head Gasket (Part No.1155)
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Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions.
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- 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 Printo seal 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
FEL-PRO Performance – Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts (Part No.1004)
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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.
FEL-PRO Performance – Performance Cylinder Head Gasket (Part No.1025)
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$74.99
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.
FEL-PRO Performance – Cylinder Head Gasket: Multi-Layered Steel, Without Head Bolts (Part No.1003)
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$42.49
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions
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- 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
Edelbrock – Pushrod Set for S/B Chevy (Part No.9630)
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- Case-Hardened Tubing
- Welded Ends
- 5/16 in. Diameter
- Use with or without Hardened Steel Guideplates
Competition Cams – PUSHROD SET, SBC 3/8 1 ST (Part No.7513-16)
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$165.99
Magnum Pushrods from COMP Cams offer an affordable solution for your .080″ wall chromemoly pushrod needs. Designed to withstand the stresses of a high performance engine, Magnum Pushrods are head-treated for extended durability and have precision formed, reinforced ends. Magnum Pushrods are black-oxide finished with their part number and length laser etched onto the surface for easy identification.
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- 3/8″ Diameter, 7.800″ Length
- Magnum Pushrods for Small Block Chevy
- One-piece .080″ wall chromemoly steel tubing
- Heat-treated for extended durability and guide plate compatibility
- Precision formed and reinforced pushrod end
Edelbrock – Complete Sure Seat Valve Spring Kit for Chevy 262-400 V8 1957-95 (Part No.5794)
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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.
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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 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
Popular 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Performance Engines Categories
Most Popular Performance Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set for 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlasses
Enhance your 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass with this popular Performance Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set we have in stock, for $24.49.
FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.1624)
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Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions
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- 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.
Best-Selling 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Performance Engine Camshaft and Lifter Kits
Upgrade your Cutlass with one of our 2 best-selling Performance Engine Camshaft and Lifter Kits.
Competition Cams – High Energy 212/212 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit for Chevrolet 173-207/2.8-3.4L V6 (Part No.K16-233-4)
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High Energy 212/212 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit for Chevrolet 173-207/2.8-3.4L V6
Competition Cams – High Energy 192/200 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit Chevrolet 173-207/2.8-3.4L (Part No.CL16-115-4)
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High Energy 192/200 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit Chevrolet 173-207/2.8-3.4L
Top-Quality Performance Engine Rocker Arms for 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlasses
Choose a high-quality OEM or aftermarket Performance Engine Rocker Arm for Oldsmobile Cutlasses and enjoy top-notch performance from $19.29.
Competition Cams – ENGINE ROCKER ARM (Part No.1216-1)
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ENGINE ROCKER ARM
Our Top Pick for a 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Performance Engine Push Rod
Invest in a
durable Performance Engine Push Rod for your 1988 Oldsmobile, knowing you’re getting trusted brands and expert craftsmanship.
Competition Cams – High Energy 8.684" Long, 5/16" Diameter Pushrod Set of 12 (Part No.7869-12)
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High Energy 8.684" Long, 5/16" Diameter Pushrod Set of 12
Our Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gaskets for 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlasses
Make a smart move for your 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass with our Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gasket for $61.99.
FEL-PRO Performance – Performance Cylinder Head Gasket (Part No.1000)
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$61.99
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.
FAQs for 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Performance Engines
What are the best-selling Performance Engines for 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlasses?
Out of 9 Performance Engines that fit 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlasses, the following parts are the top sellers:
- Performance Cylinder Head Gasket (19782376) – $61.99
- ENGINE ROCKER ARM (50272523) – $19.29
- High Energy 8.684" Long, 5/16" Diameter Pushrod Set of 12 (50289699) – $31.99
What’s the price range for 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Performance Engines?
The prices of Performance Engines for the 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass range from $9.99 up to $746.99 for the most premium parts.
What is the average price of a Performance Engine for a 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass?
The average price for Performance Engines for the 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass is $142.61. 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 Oldsmobile Cutlass model years?
What are the cheapest Performance Engines for my 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass?
The cheapest 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Performance Engines we carry are:
- Engine Valve Spring (50286657) – $9.99
- Performance Series Solid Lifter for Cadillac, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile and Pontiac (50287860) – $15.99
- ENGINE ROCKER ARM (50272523) – $19.29
- Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set (19781314) – $24.49
- High Energy 8.684" Long, 5/16" Diameter Pushrod Set of 12 (50289699) – $31.99
Does Advance Auto Parts sell Performance Engines for any other 1988 Oldsmobile models?
Yes. We stock Performance Engines for 7 other popular 1988 Oldsmobile models. Some of the most popular are 1988 Cutlass Supreme Performance Engines, 1988 98 Performance Engines, 1988 Delta 88 Performance Engines, 1988 Toronado Performance Engines, and 1988 Custom Cruiser Performance Engines.
What types of Performance Engines do you sell for my 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass?
As of 3/1/26, these are some of the most in-demand types of Performance Engines for a 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass:
Can I get help with 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Performance Engine orders?
Contact our customer support team by chat or phone, through the help desk page, where you can find instant answers about Oldsmobile Performance Engines and more.
What is your return policy for Oldsmobile Cutlass Performance Engines?
Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new Oldsmobile Cutlass Performance Engines and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.