1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Performance Engines

Name: Piston; .010; 2.5L/4.0L
Brand: Omix
SKU: 17427.11
Price: 73.99 USD

Keep Your 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 Coolant Thermostats, and Performance Engine Intake Manifold Gaskets. 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.

Top-Rated Performance Engines from Trusted Brands

Looking for a reliable Performance Engine? We’ve got you covered with options from brands you know and trust like Omix. For example, Omix Performance Engines start at just $8.29 with an average 4.3 star rating. With over 14 reviews and a solid 4 star average, you can shop with confidence knowing other Jeep Grand Cherokee owners approve.

Competitive Prices and Extensive Inventory

The average price for a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Performance Engine at Advance Auto Parts is around $338.12, with a range that starts at $3.29 and goes up to $1,398.99. With 34 options in stock from 4 trusted brands, finding the right fit is easy. Popular picks like Rocker Arm; 2.5L/4.0L/4.2L; 83-06 Jeep CJ/Wrangler YJ, Rocker Arm Bridge; 258CI; 72-06 Jeep CJ/Wrangler YJ/TJ, and Performance Cylinder Head Gasket start at just $6.49 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 Starters. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re here to help you keep your 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee in peak condition, inside and out.

Looking for the perfect Performance Engine for your 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee? 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Whether you’re driving a 1996 model or another popular model year like 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007, 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 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Performance Engines

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Are you rebuilding an engine and need a fresh set of pistons? Omix-ADA offers high-quality replacement pistons from Standard to .080 thousandths over size. Wrist pins included. They will give you years of service and get you back on the road. Sold individually.

Product Features:

.010 Over
Engine Work May Be Required To Install This Part

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$101.99

Standard
OE Style
Direct Fit

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$37.49

Product Features:

DESIGNED FOR IMPERFECT SEALING SURFACES – Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment to help seal imperfect sealing surfaces
ENGINEERED TO PERFORM – Proprietary cork-rubber formulation
SUPERIOR SEAL – Highly conformable to accommodate for the imperfect sealing surfaces
EVERY PART FOR THE REPAIR – Fel-Pro gasket sets include every part needed for the repair unless otherwise noted
REAL-WORLD TESTED – Parts are tested on-vehicle and validated to ensure optimal performance on the road

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$18.99

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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$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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$436.99

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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$29.49

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 160 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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$8.29

Direct OE replacement Jeep parts and accessories built to the original specifications by Omix-ADA.

Product Features:

OE Style
Direct Fit
Steel
Better Flow Control

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$127.99

Is your water pump leaking? Over time the rubber impeller will deteriorate. It’s easier to replace it now than to have a roadside breakdown in the future. Get a high quality water pump from Omix-ADA. Keep your Jeep running cool.

Product Features:

OE Style
Direct Fit
High Quality
Efficient Cooling

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$6.49

Direct OE replacement Jeep parts and accessories built to the original specifications by Omix-ADA.

Product Features:

Metal
OE Style
Direct Fit

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$9.29

Direct OE replacement Jeep parts and accessories built to the original specifications by Omix-ADA.

Product Features:

Metal
OE Style
Direct Fit

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$970.99

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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$344.99

SMALL BLOCK CHRYSLER HYDRAULIC CAM AND LIFTER KIT – Xtreme Energy: Great for street machines, largest cam for stock converter, 273-318 works best with 2000 stall.

Product Features:

Cam and lifter kit for Small Block Chrysler engines
CL-Kit includes cam, lifters, assembly lube, instructions and decals
HYDRAULIC – Xtreme Energy: Great for street machines, largest cam for stock converter, 273-318 works best with 2000 stall.
268/280 Advertised Duration, 224/230 Duration @ .050″, .477″/.480″ Lift, 110 Lobe Separation
Valve spring upgrade required

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$3.29

Direct OE replacement Jeep parts and accessories built to the original specifications by Omix-ADA.

Product Features:

Use With 5.2L
OE Style
Direct Fit

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$29.99

Product Features:

Clean Positive Seal
Embossed Silicone Bead Surrounding The Port
Matched To Manifolds And Cylinder Heads

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$38.49

Is your Jeep’s cylinder head gasket leaking? Or, are you rebuilding an engine and need a fresh gasket? Omix-ADA offers high-quality replacement cylinder head gaskets that will give you years of service and get you back on the road.

Product Features:

Composite
OE Style
Direct Fit

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$44.99

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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$87.99

Timing chains stretch over time. If left untouched, they can begin jumping teeth on the camshaft and crankshaft sprockets. This will change your timing and will do major damage to your Jeep’s engine. It is recommended that you change the timing chain.

Product Features:

3 Piece Kit
OE Style
Direct Fit

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$47.49

OE Style
Direct Fit

Popular 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Performance Engines Categories

Performance Engine Coolant Thermostats

Performance Water Outlet Gaskets

Performance Engine Water Pumps

Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gaskets

Performance Engine Camshaft and Lifter Kits

Performance Engine Intake Manifold Gaskets

Performance Engine Timing Sets and Components

Performance Engine Valve Cover Gasket Sets

Performance Engine Rocker Arms

Performance Engine Camshafts

Performance Engine Push Rod Guideplates

Performance Engine Push Rods

Performance Engine Pistons

Most Popular Performance Engine Valve Cover Gasket Sets for 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokees

Enhance your 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee with one of the 2 Performance Engine Valve Cover Gasket Sets we have in stock, starting at just $18.99.

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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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$37.49

Product Features:

DESIGNED FOR IMPERFECT SEALING SURFACES – Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment to help seal imperfect sealing surfaces
ENGINEERED TO PERFORM – Proprietary cork-rubber formulation
SUPERIOR SEAL – Highly conformable to accommodate for the imperfect sealing surfaces
EVERY PART FOR THE REPAIR – Fel-Pro gasket sets include every part needed for the repair unless otherwise noted
REAL-WORLD TESTED – Parts are tested on-vehicle and validated to ensure optimal performance on the road

Best-Selling 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Performance Engine Coolant Thermostat

Upgrade your Grand Cherokee with our best-selling Performance Engine Coolant Thermostat with a 5 Starts rating across 2 reviews.

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$8.29

Direct OE replacement Jeep parts and accessories built to the original specifications by Omix-ADA.

Product Features:

OE Style
Direct Fit
Steel
Better Flow Control

Top-Quality Performance Engine Intake Manifold Gaskets for 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokees

Choose a high-quality OEM or aftermarket Performance Engine Intake Manifold Gasket for Jeep Grand Cherokees and enjoy top-notch performance from $29.99.

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$29.99

Product Features:

Clean Positive Seal
Embossed Silicone Bead Surrounding The Port
Matched To Manifolds And Cylinder Heads

Top Picks for 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gaskets

Invest in one of our 2 durable Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gaskets for your 1996 Jeep, knowing you’re getting trusted brands and expert craftsmanship.

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$44.99

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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$38.49

Composite
OE Style
Direct Fit

Our Performance Water Outlet Gaskets for 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokees

Make a smart move for your 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee with our Performance Water Outlet Gasket for $3.29.

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$3.29

Direct OE replacement Jeep parts and accessories built to the original specifications by Omix-ADA.

Product Features:

Use With 5.2L
OE Style
Direct Fit

Top-Rated Performance Engine Brands For Your 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee

When it comes to finding the perfect Performance Engine for your 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Advance Auto Parts has you covered with a wide selection of high-quality OEM and aftermarket options from 4 trusted brands. We carry the most popular Performance Engine brands including Omix, and more, all known for their exceptional customer ratings (average brand rating of 4.3 stars) and competitive prices, as low as $8.29. Purchasing a Performance Engine from us here at Advance Auto Parts is a smart move for both you and your 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee, providing peace of mind with parts that meet or exceed OEM standards.

Popular Omix 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Performance Engines

If you’re looking for a top-quality Performance Engine for your 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Advance Auto Parts has exactly what you need with our selection of Omix Performance Engines. We have 1 Omix Performance Engines in stock for this fitment, all known for their durability and precision fit. With prices starting at just $8.29, you’ll find the perfect Performance Engine for your needs and budget. Omix Performance Engines for the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee come highly rated, with over 2 customer reviews and an impressive average rating of 4.3 stars. Choosing a Omix Performance Engine from Advance Auto Parts is a smart move to ensure quality and value for your vehicle.

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Thermostat 180 Degree; 41-71 Willys/Jeep Models

“Product is great. Installing next weekend to my jeep”

FAQs for 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Performance Engines

What are the best-selling Performance Engines for 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokees?

Out of 34 Performance Engines that fit 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokees, the following parts are the top sellers:

Rocker Arm; 2.5L/4.0L/4.2L; 83-06 Jeep CJ/Wrangler YJ (10179322) – $9.29
Rocker Arm Bridge; 258CI; 72-06 Jeep CJ/Wrangler YJ/TJ (10181385) – $6.49
Performance Cylinder Head Gasket (19782340) – $44.99

What’s the price range for 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Performance Engines?

The prices of Performance Engines for the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee range from $3.29 up to $1,398.99 for the most premium parts.

What is the average price of a Performance Engine for a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

The average price for Performance Engines for the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee is $338.12. 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee model years?

Yes, we carry Performance Engines for 13 model years of Jeep Grand Cherokees between 1993 and 2007. The following model years are the most popular for Performance Engine purchases: 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, and 1999.

What are the cheapest Performance Engines for my 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

The cheapest 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Performance Engines we carry are:

Thermostat Gasket; 5.2L; 93-98 Jeep Grand Cherokee ZJ (10186024) – $3.29
Rocker Arm Bridge; 258CI; 72-06 Jeep CJ/Wrangler YJ/TJ (10181385) – $6.49
Thermostat 180 Degree; 41-71 Willys/Jeep Models (10186688) – $8.29
Rocker Arm; 2.5L/4.0L/4.2L; 83-06 Jeep CJ/Wrangler YJ (10179322) – $9.29
Magnum 6.800" Long, .080" Wall, 5/16" Diameter Pushrod (50289645) – $14.99

What types of Performance Engines do you sell for my 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

As of 11/2/25, these are some of the most in-demand types of Performance Engines for a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee:

Can I get help with 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Performance Engine orders?

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

What is your return policy for Jeep Grand Cherokee Performance Engines?

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

1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Performance Engines

Omix – Piston; .010; 2.5L/4.0L (Part No.17427.11)

Omix – Piston; 2.5L/4.0L (Part No.17427.12)

FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.1608)

FEL-PRO Performance – Performance Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.1607)

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

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

Mr. Gasket – High Performance Thermostat – 160 Degree Brass & Copper (Part No.4363)

Omix – Thermostat 180 Degree; 41-71 Willys/Jeep Models (Part No.17106.02)

Omix – Water Pump; 4.0L; 87-01 Jeep Cherokee XJ (Part No.17104.14)

Omix – Rocker Arm Bridge; 258CI; 72-06 Jeep CJ/Wrangler YJ/TJ (Part No.17408.11)

Omix – Rocker Arm; 2.5L/4.0L/4.2L; 83-06 Jeep CJ/Wrangler YJ (Part No.17408.06)

Competition Cams – High Energy 206/206 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit (Part No.CL20-208-2)

Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 224/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit (Part No.CL20-223-3)

Omix – Thermostat Gasket; 5.2L; 93-98 Jeep Grand Cherokee ZJ (Part No.17117.05)

Edelbrock – Intake Manifold Gasket for 1992-Later Chrysler Magnum engines (Part No.7277)

Omix – Cylinder Head Gasket; 4.0L; 91-95 Jeep Models (Part No.17446.05)

FEL-PRO Performance – Performance Cylinder Head Gasket (Part No.1008)

Omix – Timing Chain Kit; 5.9L/6.6L; 79-91 Jeep SJ (Part No.17452.08)

Omix – Timing Chain; 4.0L; 94-06 Jeep Wrangler (Part No.17453.10)

FEL-PRO Performance – Performance Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.1607)

FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.1608)

Omix – Thermostat 180 Degree; 41-71 Willys/Jeep Models (Part No.17106.02)

Edelbrock – Intake Manifold Gasket for 1992-Later Chrysler Magnum engines (Part No.7277)

FEL-PRO Performance – Performance Cylinder Head Gasket (Part No.1008)

Omix – Cylinder Head Gasket; 4.0L; 91-95 Jeep Models (Part No.17446.05)

Omix – Thermostat Gasket; 5.2L; 93-98 Jeep Grand Cherokee ZJ (Part No.17117.05)