1997 Pontiac Grand Prix Performance Engines
Keep Your 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix 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 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix looking sharp and performing at its best. At Advance Auto Parts we carry a wide selection of dependable options, including Performance Engine Push Rods, Performance Engine Camshafts, and Performance Engine Cylinder Head 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.
Competitive Prices and Extensive Inventory
The average price for a 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix Performance Engine at Advance Auto Parts is around $421.99, with a range that starts at $61.99 and goes up to $787.99. With 4 options in stock from 2 trusted brands, finding the right fit is easy. Popular picks like Performance Cylinder Head Gasket, Hi-Tech 7.050" Long, .080" Wall, 5/16" Diameter Pushrod Set of 12, and Xtreme Energy 201/205 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 Ignition Products and Performance Radiators. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re here to help you keep your 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix in peak condition, inside and out.
Find Your Specific 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix Performance Engines
Looking for the perfect Performance Engine for your 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix? 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 Pontiac Grand Prix. Whether you’re driving a 1997 model or another popular model year like
2000,
2001,
2002,
2003,
2004,
2005,
2006,
2007, and
2008, 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 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix Performance Engines
Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 206/212 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.51-220-4)
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$298.99
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 – XFI XE-R 232/234 Hydraulic Roller Cam (Part No.54-446-11)
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$541.99
HYDRAULIC ROLLER – XFI XE-R: Xtreme Energy XE-R design for standard displacement LS6 and LS1. Race only applications. Custom tuning required.
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- HYDRAULIC ROLLER – XFI XE-R: Xtreme Energy XE-R design for standard displacement LS6 and LS1. Race only applications. Custom tuning required.
- 281/283 Advertised Duration, 232/234 Duration @ .050″, .595″/.598″ Lift, 112 Lobe Separation
- Use Dual Valve Spring part No. 26925-16 with this camshaft
Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 240/246 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.51-225-4)
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$298.99
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 – 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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- 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 – XFI RPM 216/220 Hydraulic Roller Cam (Part No.54-414-11)
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$541.99
HYDRAULIC ROLLER – XFI RPM: Great mid-range with superior top end power. Requires tuning.
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- HYDRAULIC ROLLER – XFI RPM: Great mid-range with superior top end power. Requires tuning.
- 269/273 Advertised Duration, 216/220 Duration @ .050″, .525″/.532″ Lift, 114 Lobe Separation
- Use Beehive Valve Spring part No. 26915-16 with this camshaft
Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 230/236 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.51-224-4)
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$298.99
HYDRAULIC – Xtreme Energy: High performance street, very strong mid-range, headers and 2200+ stall.
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- HYDRAULIC – Xtreme Energy: High performance street, very strong mid-range, headers and 2200+ stall.
- 274/286 Advertised Duration, 230/236 Duration @ .050″, .488″/.491″ Lift, 110 Lobe Separation
- Valve spring upgrade required
- Best performance with aftermarket intake manifolds, headers, lower gear ratios etc.
Competition Cams – XFI XE-R 224/230 Hydraulic Roller Cam (Part No.54-444-11)
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$541.99
HYDRAULIC ROLLER – XFI XE-R: High rpm street/strip with XE-R lobe designs. Requires custom tuning.
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- HYDRAULIC ROLLER – XFI XE-R: High rpm street/strip with XE-R lobe designs. Requires custom tuning.
- 273/279 Advertised Duration, 224/230 Duration @ .050″, .581″/.588″ Lift, 114 Lobe Separation
- Use Beehive Valve Spring part No. 26918-16 with this camshaft
Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 206/212 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.12-230-2)
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$226.99
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 – 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 – 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 – Pushrod Set for S/B Chevy (Part No.9653)
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$201.99
Edelbrock part #9653 Pushrods are designed for Chevy 348/409 “W” series V-8 engine applications. These one-piece pushrods are manufactured from high quality 4130 Chromoly steel tubing that has been surface hardened for maximum durability. They have precis
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- 7.2 in. Length
- 0.312 in. Diameter
- 4130 Chromoly Steel Material
- Black Oxide Finish
- Made In The USA
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
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 – Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts (Part No.1010)
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$51.99
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 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
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.1016)
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$54.99
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
Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Head Gasket (Part No.5788G)
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$89.99
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
Popular 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix Performance Engines Categories
Most Popular Performance Engine Push Rod for 1997 Pontiac Grand Prixes
Enhance your 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix with this popular Performance Engine Push Rod we have in stock, for $211.99.
Competition Cams – Hi-Tech 7.050" Long, .080" Wall, 5/16" Diameter Pushrod Set of 12 (Part No.7937-12)
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$211.99
Hi-Tech 7.050" Long, .080" Wall, 5/16" Diameter Pushrod Set of 12
Best-Selling 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix Performance Engine Camshafts
Upgrade your Grand Prix with one of our 2 best-selling Performance Engine Camshafts.
Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 210/220 Hydraulic Roller Cam for GM 3800/3.8L V6 (Part No.76-802-9)
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$787.99
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
Top-Quality Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gaskets for 1997 Pontiac Grand Prixes
Choose a high-quality OEM or aftermarket Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gasket for Pontiac Grand Prixes and enjoy top-notch performance from $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 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix Performance Engines
What are the best-selling Performance Engines for 1997 Pontiac Grand Prixes?
Out of 4 Performance Engines that fit 1997 Pontiac Grand Prixes, the following parts are the top sellers:
- Performance Cylinder Head Gasket (19782376) – $61.99
- Hi-Tech 7.050" Long, .080" Wall, 5/16" Diameter Pushrod Set of 12 (50289356) – $211.99
- Xtreme Energy 201/205 Hydraulic Roller Cam for GM 3800/3.8L V6 (50289131) – $505.99
What’s the price range for 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix Performance Engines?
The prices of Performance Engines for the 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix range from $61.99 up to $787.99 for the most premium parts.
What is the average price of a Performance Engine for a 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix?
The average price for Performance Engines for the 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix is $421.99. 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 Pontiac Grand Prix model years?
What are the cheapest Performance Engines for my 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix?
The cheapest 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix Performance Engines we carry are:
- Performance Cylinder Head Gasket (19782376) – $61.99
- Hi-Tech 7.050" Long, .080" Wall, 5/16" Diameter Pushrod Set of 12 (50289356) – $211.99
- Xtreme Energy 201/205 Hydraulic Roller Cam for GM 3800/3.8L V6 (50289131) – $505.99
- 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 1997 Pontiac models?
Yes. We stock Performance Engines for 2 other popular 1997 Pontiac models. Some of the most popular are 1997 Bonneville Performance Engines, 1997 Firebird Performance Engines, and 1997 Trans Sport Performance Engines.
What types of Performance Engines do you sell for my 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix?
As of 3/1/26, these are some of the most in-demand types of Performance Engines for a 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix:
Can I get help with 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix Performance Engine orders?
Contact our customer support team by chat or phone, through the help desk page, where you can find instant answers about Pontiac Performance Engines and more.
What is your return policy for Pontiac Grand Prix Performance Engines?
Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new Pontiac Grand Prix Performance Engines and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.