2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Performance Engines
Keep Your 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 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 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 looking sharp and performing at its best. At Advance Auto Parts we carry a wide selection of dependable options, including Performance Engine Push Rod Guideplates, Performance Engine Valve Cover Gasket Sets, 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 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Performance Engine at Advance Auto Parts is around $318.11, with a range that starts at $10.99 and goes up to $787.99. With 23 options in stock from 3 trusted brands, finding the right fit is easy. Popular picks like Performance Cylinder Head Gasket, Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set, and Hi-Tech 8.380" Long, .080" Wall, 3/8" Diameter Pushrod Set of 8 start at just $37.49 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 Programmers. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re here to help you keep your 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 in peak condition, inside and out.
Find Your Specific 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Performance Engines
Looking for the perfect Performance Engine for your 2003 Dodge Ram 1500? 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 Dodge Ram 1500. Whether you’re driving a 2003 model or another popular model year like
1994,
1995,
1996,
1997,
1998,
1999,
2000,
2001, and
2002, 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 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Performance Engines
FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.1608)
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$37.49
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- 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
FEL-PRO Performance – Performance Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.1607)
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$18.99
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.
Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 218/224 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.20-222-3)
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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,
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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 230/236 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.20-224-4)
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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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- 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 206/206 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.20-208-2)
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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.
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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 – High Energy 212/212 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.20-210-2)
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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.
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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 – Magnum 230/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.20-232-4)
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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 212/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.20-221-3)
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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:
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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.
Edelbrock – Intake Manifold Gasket for 1992-Later Chrysler Magnum engines (Part No.7277)
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$29.99
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- Clean Positive Seal
- Embossed Silicone Bead Surrounding The Port
- Matched To Manifolds And Cylinder Heads
FEL-PRO Performance – Performance Cylinder Head Gasket (Part No.1008)
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$44.99
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.
Popular 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Performance Engines Categories
Most Popular Performance Engine Push Rod Guideplate for 2003 Dodge Ram 1500s
Enhance your 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 with this popular Performance Engine Push Rod Guideplate we have in stock, for $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)
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$24.99
Flat 1 Piece Guide Plate Set for Dodge Magnum V8 with 5/16" Pushrod and 5/16" Stud
Best-Selling 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Performance Engine Valve Cover Gasket Sets
Upgrade your Ram 1500 with one of our 2 best-selling Performance Engine Valve Cover Gasket Sets, earning an average 2.5 stars rating across 2 reviews.
FEL-PRO Performance – Performance Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.1607)
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$18.99
Fel-Pro® Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions.
Product Features:
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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.
FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.1608)
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$37.49
Product Features:
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- 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
Top-Quality Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gaskets for 2003 Dodge Ram 1500s
Choose a high-quality OEM or aftermarket Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gasket for Dodge Ram 1500s and enjoy top-notch performance from $44.99.
FEL-PRO Performance – Performance Cylinder Head Gasket (Part No.1008)
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$44.99
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.
Our Top Pick for a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Performance Engine Intake Manifold Gasket
Invest in a
durable Performance Engine Intake Manifold Gasket for your 2003 Dodge, knowing you’re getting trusted brands and expert craftsmanship.
Edelbrock – Intake Manifold Gasket for 1992-Later Chrysler Magnum engines (Part No.7277)
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$29.99
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- Clean Positive Seal
- Embossed Silicone Bead Surrounding The Port
- Matched To Manifolds And Cylinder Heads
Performance Engine Camshafts for 2003 Dodge Ram 1500s
Make a smart move for your 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 with products all priced from $591.99 to $787.99.
Competition Cams – XE Computer Controlled 212/218 Hydraulic Roller Cam for Chrysler Magnum (Part No.20-745-9)
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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)
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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)
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$787.99
XE Computer Controlled 216/224 Hydraulic Roller Cam for Chrysler Magnum
Competition Cams – XFI 208/212 HRLRHEMI (Part No.112-500-11)
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$643.99
XFI 208/212 HRLRHEMI
Competition Cams – XFI 216/220 HRLRHEMI (Part No.112-501-11)
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$643.99
XFI 216/220 HRLRHEMI
Competition Cams – TPX 254HR-15 (Part No.112-530-11)
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$643.99
TPX 254HR-15
Competition Cams – TPX 262HR-14 (Part No.112-535-11)
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$643.99
TPX 262HR-14
Competition Cams – XFI 224/228 HRLRHEMI (Part No.112-502-11)
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$643.99
XFI 224/228 HRLRHEMI
Competition Cams – TPX 246HR-16 (Part No.112-525-11)
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$643.99
TPX 246HR-16
Competition Cams – CPU 210/220HRLCHRMAG (Part No.20-604-9)
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$591.99
CPU 210/220HRLCHRMAG
Competition Cams – CPU 199/206HRLCHRMAG (Part No.20-608-9)
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$591.99
CPU 199/206HRLCHRMAG
FAQs for 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Performance Engines
What are the best-selling Performance Engines for 2003 Dodge Ram 1500s?
Out of 23 Performance Engines that fit 2003 Dodge Ram 1500s, the following parts are the top sellers:
- Performance Cylinder Head Gasket (19782340) – $44.99
- Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set (19781834) – $37.49
- Hi-Tech 8.380" Long, .080" Wall, 3/8" Diameter Pushrod Set of 8 (50289735) – $121.99
What’s the price range for 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Performance Engines?
The prices of Performance Engines for the 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 range from $10.99 up to $787.99 for the most premium parts.
What is the average price of a Performance Engine for a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500?
The average price for Performance Engines for the 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 is $318.11. 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 Ram 1500 model years?
What are the cheapest Performance Engines for my 2003 Dodge Ram 1500?
The cheapest 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Performance Engines we carry are:
- 7 Degree Steel Retainer for Dodge HEMI 5.7L with 26915/26918 Beehive Valve Spring (50289116) – $10.99
- Magnum 6.800" Long, .080" Wall, 5/16" Diameter Pushrod (50289645) – $14.99
- Performance Valve Cover Gasket Set (19781319) – $18.99
- Flat 1 Piece Guide Plate Set for Dodge Magnum V8 with 5/16" Pushrod and 5/16" Stud (50288874) – $24.99
- Intake Manifold Gasket for 1992-Later Chrysler Magnum engines (22342055) – $29.99
Does Advance Auto Parts sell Performance Engines for any other 2003 Dodge models?
Yes. We stock Performance Engines for 7 other popular 2003 Dodge models. Some of the most popular are 2003 Durango Performance Engines, 2003 Dakota Performance Engines, 2003 Ram 1500 Van Performance Engines, 2003 Ram 2500 Van Performance Engines, and 2003 Ram 3500 Van Performance Engines.
What are the top-rated Performance Engines that fit the 2003 Dodge Ram 1500?
The one 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Performance Engine we have in stock is the 7 Degree Steel Retainer for Dodge HEMI 5.7L with 26915/26918 Beehive Valve Spring. It costs $10.99.
What types of Performance Engines do you sell for my 2003 Dodge Ram 1500?
As of 11/2/25, these are some of the most in-demand types of Performance Engines for a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500:
Can I get help with 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 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 Ram 1500 Performance Engines?
Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new Dodge Ram 1500 Performance Engines and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.