1996 Oldsmobile 98 Performance Engines
Keep Your 1996 Oldsmobile 98 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 Oldsmobile 98 looking sharp and performing at its best. At Advance Auto Parts we carry a wide selection of dependable options, including Performance Engine Valve Spring Retainer, Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gaskets, and Performance Engine Camshafts. 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 1996 Oldsmobile 98 Performance Engine at Advance Auto Parts is around $441.19, with a range that starts at $61.99 and goes up to $787.99. With 5 options in stock from 2 trusted brands, finding the right fit is easy. Popular picks like Performance Cylinder Head Gasket, Xtreme Energy 201/205 Hydraulic Roller Cam for GM 3800/3.8L V6, and Xtreme Energy 191/201 Hydraulic Roller Cam for GM 3800/3.8L V6 start at just $61.99 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 Air Filters and Performance Oil Filters. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re here to help you keep your 1996 Oldsmobile 98 in peak condition, inside and out.
Find Your Specific 1996 Oldsmobile 98 Performance Engines
Looking for the perfect Performance Engine for your 1996 Oldsmobile 98? 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 98. Whether you’re driving a 1996 model or another popular model year like
1987,
1988,
1989,
1990,
1991,
1992,
1993,
1994, and
1995, 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 Oldsmobile 98 Performance Engines
Edelbrock – Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16) (Part No.9724)
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$106.99
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- Use W/ Valve Springs Part #5822, 5882, 5896, 5872, 5867, 5812, 5857
- Set of 16
- 1.50 in. Outside Diameter
- Steel Material
- Black Oxide Finish
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.
FEL-PRO Performance – Performance Cylinder Head Gasket (Part No.1155)
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$85.99
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
Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Head Gasket (Part No.5788G)
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$87.99
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 has excellent thermo-conductivity-transfers 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
Edelbrock – Engine Gasket Set (Head / Intake / Exhaust / Valve Cover) for Oldsmobile (Part No.7373)
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$130.99
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- Head: 4.250″ Bore/0.042″ Thick/9.8cc Vol.
- Intake: 1.44″x2.44″ Port/.060″ Thick
- Exhaust: 1.95″x1.56″ Port
- 3/16″ Valve Cover
- Multi Piece Configuration
Edelbrock – Cylinder Head Gasket Set for Oldsmobile (Part No.7340)
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$61.99
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- 4.25 in. Cylinder Bore Diameter
- 0.042 in. Thickness
- 9.8cc Volume
- Gray Color
- Two Piece Configuration
FEL-PRO Performance – Performance Cylinder Head Gasket (Part No.1016)
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$54.99
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions.
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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.
Competition Cams – High Energy 206/206 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.42-227-4)
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$297.99
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 – Xtreme Energy 218/224 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.42-222-4)
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$350.99
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 – Magnum/Marine/Magnum Muscle 230/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.42-231-4)
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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 – Mutha’ Thumpr 235/249 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.51-601-5)
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$341.99
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 – Thumpr 226/241 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.42-600-5)
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$341.99
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 – Magnum 253/253 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.42-237-4)
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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 – Big Mutha’ Thumpr 243/257 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.51-602-5)
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$341.99
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 – Thumpr 227/241 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.51-600-5)
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$341.99
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 224/224 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.42-308-4)
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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 – Xtreme Energy 240/246 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.42-225-4)
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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 – High Energy 212/212 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.42-228-4)
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$297.99
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 234/249 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.42-601-5)
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$341.99
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 – Xtreme Energy 206/212 Hydraulic Flat (Part No.42-220-4)
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$366.99
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 – Xtreme Energy 230/236 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.42-224-4)
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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 – Xtreme Energy 250/256 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.42-226-4)
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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 – Xtreme Energy 224/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.42-223-4)
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$328.99
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 – Big Mutha’ Thumpr 242/257 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.42-602-5)
from
$341.99
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.
Popular 1996 Oldsmobile 98 Performance Engines Categories
Most Popular Performance Engine Valve Spring Retainer for 1996 Oldsmobile 98s
Enhance your 1996 Oldsmobile 98 with this popular Performance Engine Valve Spring Retainer we have in stock, for $61.99.
Competition Cams – 7 Degree Steel Retainer Set of 12 for GM GEN III with 26915/26918 Beehive Springs (Part No.774-12)
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$61.99
7 Degree Steel Retainer Set of 12 for GM GEN III with 26915/26918 Beehive Springs
Best-Selling 1996 Oldsmobile 98 Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gasket
Upgrade your 98 with our best-selling Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gasket.
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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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.
Top-Quality Performance Engine Camshafts for 1996 Oldsmobile 98s
Choose a high-quality OEM or aftermarket Performance Engine Camshaft for Oldsmobile 98s and enjoy top-notch performance from $505.99.
Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 191/201 Hydraulic Roller Cam for GM 3800/3.8L V6 (Part No.76-800-9)
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$787.99
Xtreme Energy 191/201 Hydraulic Roller Cam for GM 3800/3.8L V6
Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 210/220 Hydraulic Roller Cam for GM 3800/3.8L V6 (Part No.76-802-9)
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Xtreme Energy 210/220 Hydraulic Roller Cam for GM 3800/3.8L V6
Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 201/205 Hydraulic Roller Cam for GM 3800/3.8L V6 (Part No.76-801-9)
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$505.99
Xtreme Energy 201/205 Hydraulic Roller Cam for GM 3800/3.8L V6
FAQs for 1996 Oldsmobile 98 Performance Engines
What are the best-selling Performance Engines for 1996 Oldsmobile 98s?
Out of 5 Performance Engines that fit 1996 Oldsmobile 98s, the following parts are the top sellers:
- Performance Cylinder Head Gasket (19782376) – $61.99
- Xtreme Energy 201/205 Hydraulic Roller Cam for GM 3800/3.8L V6 (50289131) – $505.99
- Xtreme Energy 191/201 Hydraulic Roller Cam for GM 3800/3.8L V6 (50289484) – $787.99
What’s the price range for 1996 Oldsmobile 98 Performance Engines?
The prices of Performance Engines for the 1996 Oldsmobile 98 range from $61.99 up to $787.99 for the most premium parts.
What is the average price of a Performance Engine for a 1996 Oldsmobile 98?
The average price for Performance Engines for the 1996 Oldsmobile 98 is $441.19. 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 98 model years?
What are the cheapest Performance Engines for my 1996 Oldsmobile 98?
The cheapest 1996 Oldsmobile 98 Performance Engines we carry are:
- Performance Cylinder Head Gasket (19782376) – $61.99
- 7 Degree Steel Retainer Set of 12 for GM GEN III with 26915/26918 Beehive Springs (50289128) – $61.99
- Xtreme Energy 201/205 Hydraulic Roller Cam for GM 3800/3.8L V6 (50289131) – $505.99
- Xtreme Energy 191/201 Hydraulic Roller Cam for GM 3800/3.8L V6 (50289484) – $787.99
- Xtreme Energy 210/220 Hydraulic Roller Cam for GM 3800/3.8L V6 (50289106) – $787.99
Does Advance Auto Parts sell Performance Engines for any other 1996 Oldsmobile models?
Yes. We stock Performance Engines for 4 other popular 1996 Oldsmobile models. Some of the most popular are 1996 Bravada Performance Engines, 1996 88 Performance Engines, 1996 LSS Performance Engines, 1996 Silhouette Performance Engines, and 1996 Cutlass Supreme Performance Engines.
What types of Performance Engines do you sell for my 1996 Oldsmobile 98?
As of 11/2/25, these are some of the most in-demand types of Performance Engines for a 1996 Oldsmobile 98:
Can I get help with 1996 Oldsmobile 98 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 98 Performance Engines?
Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new Oldsmobile 98 Performance Engines and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.