2000 Dodge Dakota Performance Engines

Keep Your 2000 Dodge Dakota 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 2000 Dodge Dakota looking sharp and performing at its best. At Advance Auto Parts we carry a wide selection of dependable options, including Performance Engine Intake Manifold Gaskets, Performance Engine Camshafts, and Performance Engine Push Rod Guideplates. 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 2000 Dodge Dakota Performance Engine at Advance Auto Parts is around $327.41, with a range that starts at $14.99 and goes up to $787.99. With 9 options in stock from 2 trusted brands, finding the right fit is easy. Popular picks like Magnum 6.800" Long, .080" Wall, 5/16" Diameter Pushrod Set, Intake Manifold Gasket for 1992-Later Chrysler Magnum engines, and XE Computer Controlled 206/212 Hydraulic Roller Cam for Chrysler Magnum start at just $29.99 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 Intake Kits and Performance Distributors. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re here to help you keep your 2000 Dodge Dakota in peak condition, inside and out.

Essential 2000 Dodge Dakota Performance Engines

Competition Cams – Mutha’ Thumpr 235/249 Hydraulic Roller Cam (Part No.20-601-9)

Mutha' Thumpr 235/249 Hydraulic Roller Cam

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$531.99
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:
  • 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.
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Competition Cams – High Energy 206/206 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.20-208-2)

High Energy 206/206 Hydraulic Flat Cam

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$436.99
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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Competition Cams – High Energy 218/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.20-212-2)

High Energy 218/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam

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$257.99
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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Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 218/224 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.20-222-3)

Xtreme Energy 218/224 Hydraulic Flat Cam

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$327.99
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,

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.
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Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 212/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.20-221-3)

Xtreme Energy 212/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam

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$284.99
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,

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.
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Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 230/236 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.20-224-4)

Xtreme Energy 230/236 Hydraulic Flat Cam

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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,

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.
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Competition Cams – Magnum 230/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.20-232-4)

Magnum 230/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam

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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.

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

High Energy 212/212 Hydraulic Flat Cam

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

Intake Manifold Gasket for 1992-Later Chrysler Magnum engines

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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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Most Popular Performance Engine Intake Manifold Gasket for 2000 Dodge Dakotas

Enhance your 2000 Dodge Dakota with this popular Performance Engine Intake Manifold Gasket we have in stock, for $29.99.

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

Intake Manifold Gasket for 1992-Later Chrysler Magnum engines

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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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Best-Selling 2000 Dodge Dakota Performance Engine Camshafts

Upgrade your Dakota with one of our 5 best-selling Performance Engine Camshafts.

Competition Cams – XE Computer Controlled 212/218 Hydraulic Roller Cam for Chrysler Magnum (Part No.20-745-9)

XE Computer Controlled 212/218 Hydraulic Roller Cam for Chrysler Magnum

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$787.99
XE Computer Controlled 212/218 Hydraulic Roller Cam for Chrysler Magnum

Competition Cams – XE Computer Controlled 206/212 Hydraulic Roller Cam for Chrysler Magnum (Part No.20-744-9)

XE Computer Controlled 206/212 Hydraulic Roller Cam for Chrysler Magnum

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$787.99
XE Computer Controlled 206/212 Hydraulic Roller Cam for Chrysler Magnum

Competition Cams – XE Computer Controlled 216/224 Hydraulic Roller Cam for Chrysler Magnum (Part No.20-746-9)

XE Computer Controlled 216/224 Hydraulic Roller Cam for Chrysler Magnum

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$787.99
XE Computer Controlled 216/224 Hydraulic Roller Cam for Chrysler Magnum

Competition Cams – CPU 210/220HRLCHRMAG (Part No.20-604-9)

CPU 210/220HRLCHRMAG

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$591.99
CPU 210/220HRLCHRMAG

Competition Cams – CPU 199/206HRLCHRMAG (Part No.20-608-9)

CPU 199/206HRLCHRMAG

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$591.99
CPU 199/206HRLCHRMAG

Top-Quality Performance Engine Push Rod Guideplates for 2000 Dodge Dakotas

Choose a high-quality OEM or aftermarket Performance Engine Push Rod Guideplate for Dodge Dakotas and enjoy top-notch performance from $24.99.

Competition Cams – Flat 1 Piece Guide Plate Set for Dodge Magnum V8 with 5/16" Pushrod and 5/16" Stud (Part No.4825-8)

Flat 1 Piece Guide Plate Set for Dodge Magnum V8 with 5/16" Pushrod and 5/16" Stud

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$24.99
Flat 1 Piece Guide Plate Set for Dodge Magnum V8 with 5/16" Pushrod and 5/16" Stud

Top Picks for 2000 Dodge Dakota Performance Engine Push Rods

Invest in one of our 2 durable Performance Engine Push Rods for your 2000 Dodge, knowing you’re getting trusted brands and expert craftsmanship.

Competition Cams – Magnum 6.800" Long, .080" Wall, 5/16" Diameter Pushrod Set (Part No.7632-16)

Magnum 6.800" Long, .080" Wall, 5/16" Diameter Pushrod Set

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$225.99
Magnum 6.800" Long, .080" Wall, 5/16" Diameter Pushrod Set

Competition Cams – Magnum 6.800" Long, .080" Wall, 5/16" Diameter Pushrod (Part No.7632-1)

Magnum 6.800" Long, .080" Wall, 5/16" Diameter Pushrod

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$14.99
Magnum 6.800" Long, .080" Wall, 5/16" Diameter Pushrod

FAQs for 2000 Dodge Dakota Performance Engines

What are the best-selling Performance Engines for 2000 Dodge Dakotas?

Out of 9 Performance Engines that fit 2000 Dodge Dakotas, the following parts are the top sellers:

What’s the price range for 2000 Dodge Dakota Performance Engines?

The prices of Performance Engines for the 2000 Dodge Dakota range from $14.99 up to $787.99 for the most premium parts.

What is the average price of a Performance Engine for a 2000 Dodge Dakota?

The average price for Performance Engines for the 2000 Dodge Dakota is $327.41. 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 Dodge Dakota model years?

Yes, we carry Performance Engines for 16 model years of Dodge Dakotas between 1989 and 2007. The following model years are the most popular for Performance Engine purchases: 2003, 2002, 2001, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, and 1994.

What are the cheapest Performance Engines for my 2000 Dodge Dakota?

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Performance Engines for any other 2000 Dodge models?

What types of Performance Engines do you sell for my 2000 Dodge Dakota?

As of 11/2/25, these are some of the most in-demand types of Performance Engines for a 2000 Dodge Dakota:

Can I get help with 2000 Dodge Dakota Performance Engine orders?

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

What is your return policy for Dodge Dakota Performance Engines?

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