2012 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Performance Engines

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Keep Your 2012 Chevrolet Suburban 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 2012 Chevrolet Suburban 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 Camshafts, and Performance Engine Rocker Arms. 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 2012 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Performance Engine at Advance Auto Parts is around $706.70, with a range that starts at $8.99 and goes up to $1,870.00. With 17 options in stock from one trusted brand, finding the right fit is easy. Popular picks like XFI XE-R 232/234 Hydraulic Roller Cam, XFI RPM 216/220 Hydraulic Roller Cam, and XFI RPM HI-LIFT 212/218 Hydraulic Roller Cam start at just $541.99 and offer a great balance of form and function.

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While you’re upgrading or replacing your Performance Engine, don’t forget to check out other key components like Performance Air Filters and Programmers. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re here to help you keep your 2012 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 in peak condition, inside and out.

Essential 2012 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Performance Engines

Competition Cams – XFI RPM HI-LIFT 212/218 Hydraulic Roller Cam (Part No.54-424-11)

XFI RPM HI-LIFT 212/218 Hydraulic Roller Cam

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$541.99
Designed to take advantage of the GM LS engine’s larger camshaft journal diameter, the XFI RPM camshaft line takes Xtreme Energy technology to deliver excellent power.

Product Features:
  • Designed with Xtreme Energy technology to provide excellent power with the LS engine’s enhanced cylinder head design and high RPM potential.
  • Takes advantage of the LS engine’s larger journal diameter, base circle and 1.7+ rocker arm ratio.
  • Provides outstanding low RPM torque with increased stability.
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Competition Cams – XFI XE-R 238/240 Hydraulic Roller Cam (Part No.54-448-11)

XFI XE-R 238/240 Hydraulic Roller Cam

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$541.99
Designed to take advantage of the GM LS engine’s larger camshaft journal diameter, the XFI RPM camshaft line takes Xtreme Energy technology to deliver excellent power.

Product Features:
  • Designed with Xtreme Energy technology to provide excellent power with the LS engine’s enhanced cylinder head design and high RPM potential.
  • Takes advantage of the LS engine’s larger journal diameter, base circle and 1.7+ rocker arm ratio.
  • Provides outstanding low RPM torque with increased stability.
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Competition Cams – XFI RPM 216/220 Hydraulic Roller Cam (Part No.54-414-11)

XFI RPM 216/220 Hydraulic Roller Cam

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$541.99
HYDRAULIC ROLLER – XFI RPM: Great mid-range with superior top end power. Requires tuning.

Product Features:
  • 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
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Competition Cams – XFI XE-R 232/234 Hydraulic Roller Cam (Part No.54-446-11)

XFI XE-R 232/234 Hydraulic Roller Cam

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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.

Product Features:
  • 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
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Competition Cams – XFI XE-R 224/230 Hydraulic Roller Cam (Part No.54-444-11)

XFI XE-R 224/230 Hydraulic Roller Cam

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$541.99
HYDRAULIC ROLLER – XFI XE-R: High rpm street/strip with XE-R lobe designs. Requires custom tuning.

Product Features:
  • 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
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Competition Cams – XFI RPM 212/218 Hydraulic Roller Cam (Part No.54-412-11)

XFI RPM 212/218 Hydraulic Roller Cam

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$541.99
Designed to take advantage of the GM LS engine’s larger camshaft journal diameter, the XFI RPM camshaft line takes Xtreme Energy technology to deliver excellent power.

Product Features:
  • Designed with Xtreme Energy technology to provide excellent power with the LS engine’s enhanced cylinder head design and high RPM potential.
  • Takes advantage of the LS engine’s larger journal diameter, base circle and 1.7+ rocker arm ratio.
  • Provides outstanding low RPM torque with increased stability.
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Most Popular Performance Engine Push Rod Guideplates for 2012 Chevrolet Suburban 1500s

Enhance your 2012 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 with one of the 2 Performance Engine Push Rod Guideplates we have in stock, starting at just $8.99.

Competition Cams – Flat 1 Piece Guide Plate for GM LS with 3/8" Pushrod and 8mm Stud (Part No.4856-1)

Flat 1 Piece Guide Plate for GM LS with 3/8" Pushrod and 8mm Stud

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$8.99
Flat 1 Piece Guide Plate for GM LS with 3/8" Pushrod and 8mm Stud

Competition Cams – Flat 1 Piece Guide Plate for GM LS with 5/16" Pushrod and 8mm Stud (Part No.4854-1)

Flat 1 Piece Guide Plate for GM LS with 5/16" Pushrod and 8mm Stud

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$8.99
Flat 1 Piece Guide Plate for GM LS with 5/16" Pushrod and 8mm Stud

Best-Selling 2012 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Performance Engine Camshafts

Upgrade your Suburban 1500 with one of our 8 best-selling Performance Engine Camshafts, earning an average 3 stars rating across 2 reviews.

Competition Cams – XFI XE-R 224/230 Hydraulic Roller Cam (Part No.54-444-11)

XFI XE-R 224/230 Hydraulic Roller Cam

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$541.99
HYDRAULIC ROLLER – XFI XE-R: High rpm street/strip with XE-R lobe designs. Requires custom tuning.

Product Features:
  • 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
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Competition Cams – XFI XE-R 232/234 Hydraulic Roller Cam (Part No.54-446-11)

XFI XE-R 232/234 Hydraulic Roller Cam

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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.

Product Features:
  • 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
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Competition Cams – Thumpr 219/233 Hydraulic Roller Cam for GM LS GEN III/IV (Part No.54-600-11)

Thumpr 219/233 Hydraulic Roller Cam for GM LS GEN III/IV

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$805.99
Thumpr 219/233 Hydraulic Roller Cam for GM LS GEN III/IV

Competition Cams – LSR Rectangular Port 227/243 Hydraulic Roller Cam for GM LS GEN III/IV (Part No.54-454-11)

LSR Rectangular Port 227/243 Hydraulic Roller Cam for GM LS GEN III/IV

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$805.99
LSR Rectangular Port 227/243 Hydraulic Roller Cam for GM LS GEN III/IV

Competition Cams – XFI RPM 212/218 Hydraulic Roller Cam (Part No.54-412-11)

XFI RPM 212/218 Hydraulic Roller Cam

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$541.99
Designed to take advantage of the GM LS engine’s larger camshaft journal diameter, the XFI RPM camshaft line takes Xtreme Energy technology to deliver excellent power.

Product Features:
  • Designed with Xtreme Energy technology to provide excellent power with the LS engine’s enhanced cylinder head design and high RPM potential.
  • Takes advantage of the LS engine’s larger journal diameter, base circle and 1.7+ rocker arm ratio.
  • Provides outstanding low RPM torque with increased stability.
See More

Competition Cams – XFI RPM HI-LIFT 212/218 Hydraulic Roller Cam (Part No.54-424-11)

XFI RPM HI-LIFT 212/218 Hydraulic Roller Cam

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$541.99
Designed to take advantage of the GM LS engine’s larger camshaft journal diameter, the XFI RPM camshaft line takes Xtreme Energy technology to deliver excellent power.

Product Features:
  • Designed with Xtreme Energy technology to provide excellent power with the LS engine’s enhanced cylinder head design and high RPM potential.
  • Takes advantage of the LS engine’s larger journal diameter, base circle and 1.7+ rocker arm ratio.
  • Provides outstanding low RPM torque with increased stability.
See More

Competition Cams – XFI XE-R 238/240 Hydraulic Roller Cam (Part No.54-448-11)

XFI XE-R 238/240 Hydraulic Roller Cam

from

$541.99
Designed to take advantage of the GM LS engine’s larger camshaft journal diameter, the XFI RPM camshaft line takes Xtreme Energy technology to deliver excellent power.

Product Features:
  • Designed with Xtreme Energy technology to provide excellent power with the LS engine’s enhanced cylinder head design and high RPM potential.
  • Takes advantage of the LS engine’s larger journal diameter, base circle and 1.7+ rocker arm ratio.
  • Provides outstanding low RPM torque with increased stability.
See More

Competition Cams – XFI RPM 216/220 Hydraulic Roller Cam (Part No.54-414-11)

XFI RPM 216/220 Hydraulic Roller Cam

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$541.99
HYDRAULIC ROLLER – XFI RPM: Great mid-range with superior top end power. Requires tuning.

Product Features:
  • 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
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Top-Quality Performance Engine Rocker Arms for 2012 Chevrolet Suburban 1500s

Choose a high-quality OEM or aftermarket Performance Engine Rocker Arm for Chevrolet Suburban 1500s and enjoy top-notch performance from $62.99.

Competition Cams – ENGINE ROCKER ARM (Part No.19024-1)

ENGINE ROCKER ARM

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$72.99
ENGINE ROCKER ARM

Competition Cams – ENGINE ROCKER ARM (Part No.1675-1)

ENGINE ROCKER ARM

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$62.99
ENGINE ROCKER ARM

Our Top Pick for a 2012 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Performance Engine Valve Lifter

Invest in a durable Performance Engine Valve Lifter for your 2012 Chevrolet, knowing you’re getting trusted brands and expert craftsmanship.

Competition Cams – ENGINE VALVE LIFTER (Part No.15850-16)

ENGINE VALVE LIFTER

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$868.99
ENGINE VALVE LIFTER

Performance Engine Camshaft and Lifter Kits for 2012 Chevrolet Suburban 1500s

Make a smart move for your 2012 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 with products all priced from $1,195.00 to $1,870.00.

Competition Cams – XFI RPM 212/218 Hydraulic Roller Cam K-Kit for GM LS GEN III/IV (Part No.K54-412-11)

XFI RPM 212/218 Hydraulic Roller Cam K-Kit for GM LS GEN III/IV

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$1870.00
XFI RPM 212/218 Hydraulic Roller Cam K-Kit for GM LS GEN III/IV

Competition Cams – XFI RPM HI-LIFT 222/224 Hydraulic Roller Cam K-Kit for GM LS GEN III/IV (Part No.K54-426-11)

XFI RPM HI-LIFT 222/224 Hydraulic Roller Cam K-Kit for GM LS GEN III/IV

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$1867.00
XFI RPM HI-LIFT 222/224 Hydraulic Roller Cam K-Kit for GM LS GEN III/IV

Competition Cams – XFI RPM 206/212 Hydraulic Roller Cam K-Kit for GM LS GEN III/IV (Part No.K54-408-11)

XFI RPM 206/212 Hydraulic Roller Cam K-Kit for GM LS GEN III/IV

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$1195.00
XFI RPM 206/212 Hydraulic Roller Cam K-Kit for GM LS GEN III/IV

Competition Cams – XFI RPM 216/220 Hydraulic Roller Cam K-Kit for GM LS GEN III/IV (Part No.K54-414-11)

XFI RPM 216/220 Hydraulic Roller Cam K-Kit for GM LS GEN III/IV

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$1195.00
XFI RPM 216/220 Hydraulic Roller Cam K-Kit for GM LS GEN III/IV

FAQs for 2012 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Performance Engines

What are the best-selling Performance Engines for 2012 Chevrolet Suburban 1500s?

Out of 17 Performance Engines that fit 2012 Chevrolet Suburban 1500s, the following parts are the top sellers:

What’s the price range for 2012 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Performance Engines?

The prices of Performance Engines for the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 range from $8.99 up to $1,870.00 for the most premium parts.

What is the average price of a Performance Engine for a 2012 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?

The average price for Performance Engines for the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is $706.70. 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 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 model years?

Yes, we carry Performance Engines for 13 model years of Chevrolet Suburban 1500s between 2000 and 2014. The following model years are the most popular for Performance Engine purchases: 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2005, 2003, 2002, and 2001.

What are the cheapest Performance Engines for my 2012 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?

The cheapest 2012 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Performance Engines we carry are:

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Performance Engines for any other 2012 Chevrolet models?

Yes. We stock Performance Engines for 15 other popular 2012 Chevrolet models. Some of the most popular are 2012 Traverse Performance Engines, 2012 Tahoe Performance Engines, 2012 Silverado 3500 HD Performance Engines, 2012 Colorado Performance Engines, and 2012 Caprice Performance Engines.

What are the top-rated Performance Engines that fit the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?

The one 2012 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Performance Engine we have in stock is the Flat 1 Piece Guide Plate for GM LS with 3/8" Pushrod and 8mm Stud. It costs $8.99.

What types of Performance Engines do you sell for my 2012 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?

As of 3/1/26, these are some of the most in-demand types of Performance Engines for a 2012 Chevrolet Suburban 1500:

Can I get help with 2012 Chevrolet Suburban 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 Chevrolet Performance Engines and more.

What is your return policy for Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Performance Engines?

Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Performance Engines and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.