2012 GMC Canyon Performance Engines

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Keep Your 2012 GMC Canyon 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 GMC Canyon looking sharp and performing at its best. At Advance Auto Parts we carry a wide selection of dependable options, including Performance Torque Converters, Performance Engine Camshafts, and Performance Engine Camshaft and Lifter Kits. 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 GMC Canyon Performance Engine at Advance Auto Parts is around $674.36, with a range that starts at $8.99 and goes up to $1,870.00. With 20 options in stock from 2 trusted brands, finding the right fit is easy. Popular picks like XFI XE-R 232/234 Hydraulic Roller Cam, Torque Converter, Holeshot 3000, and Tork Master 2000: Value-Priced Street Performance Torque Converter start at just $459.99 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 Oil Filters and Programmers. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re here to help you keep your 2012 GMC Canyon in peak condition, inside and out.

Essential 2012 GMC Canyon Performance Engines

Competition Cams – High Energy Hydraulic Flat Lifter Chevrolet SBC, BBC, and 194-292/200-262 V6. (Part No.812-1)

High Energy Hydraulic Flat Lifter Chevrolet SBC, BBC, and 194-292/200-262 V6.

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$13.99
High Energy Hydraulic Flat Lifter Chevrolet SBC, BBC, and 194-292/200-262 V6.

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 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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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 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 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 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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B & M – Torque Converter, Holeshot 3000 (Part No.70421)

Torque Converter, Holeshot 3000

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$921.99
The Holeshot Converter is a very good choice for the typical street machine that is looking for better launch capability and more strength. With a furnace brazed turbine, New turbine hub and dual pattern drive lugs on some GM Holeshots.

Product Features:
  • Furnace Brazed Impeller
  • Steel Alloy Pump Drive Tube
  • Heavy Duty Needle Bearing
  • Between Stator and Turbine
  • Furnace Brazed Turbine
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B & M – Tork Master 2400 (Part No.70418)

Tork Master 2400

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$483.99
Torque Converter – Tork Master 2400 for GM 1993 to 1996 TH700R4 (30 spline) 1984 to 1993 and 4L60E (30 spline) APPLICATION: Tork Master 2400 for GM 1993 to 1996 TH700R4 (30 spline) 1984 to 1993 and 4L60E (30 spline) The Tork Master is B&M’s lowest cost pe

Product Features:
  • New Precision Pump Drive Tube
  • Pressure Tested
  • Fully Balanced
  • Needle Thrust Bearing
  • New Thrust Washer
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B & M – Tork Master 2000: Value-Priced Street Performance Torque Converter (Part No.70420)

Tork Master 2000: Value-Priced Street Performance Torque Converter

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$459.99
Similar in performance to the Holeshot series, the Tork Master is B&M’s lowest cost torque converter. The Tork Master is an excellent all-around performance street converter. The best ‘value priced’ street converters available.

Product Features:
  • New Precision Pump Drive Tube
  • Pressure Tested
  • Fully Balanced
  • Needle Thrust Bearing
  • New Thrust Washer
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Most Popular Performance Torque Converters for 2012 GMC Canyons

Enhance your 2012 GMC Canyon with one of the 3 Performance Torque Converters we have in stock, starting at just $459.99.

B & M – Tork Master 2000: Value-Priced Street Performance Torque Converter (Part No.70420)

Tork Master 2000: Value-Priced Street Performance Torque Converter

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$459.99
Similar in performance to the Holeshot series, the Tork Master is B&M’s lowest cost torque converter. The Tork Master is an excellent all-around performance street converter. The best ‘value priced’ street converters available.

Product Features:
  • New Precision Pump Drive Tube
  • Pressure Tested
  • Fully Balanced
  • Needle Thrust Bearing
  • New Thrust Washer
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B & M – Torque Converter, Holeshot 3000 (Part No.70421)

Torque Converter, Holeshot 3000

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$921.99
The Holeshot Converter is a very good choice for the typical street machine that is looking for better launch capability and more strength. With a furnace brazed turbine, New turbine hub and dual pattern drive lugs on some GM Holeshots.

Product Features:
  • Furnace Brazed Impeller
  • Steel Alloy Pump Drive Tube
  • Heavy Duty Needle Bearing
  • Between Stator and Turbine
  • Furnace Brazed Turbine
See More

B & M – Tork Master 2400 (Part No.70418)

Tork Master 2400

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$483.99
Torque Converter – Tork Master 2400 for GM 1993 to 1996 TH700R4 (30 spline) 1984 to 1993 and 4L60E (30 spline) APPLICATION: Tork Master 2400 for GM 1993 to 1996 TH700R4 (30 spline) 1984 to 1993 and 4L60E (30 spline) The Tork Master is B&M’s lowest cost pe

Product Features:
  • New Precision Pump Drive Tube
  • Pressure Tested
  • Fully Balanced
  • Needle Thrust Bearing
  • New Thrust Washer
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Best-Selling 2012 GMC Canyon Performance Engine Camshafts

Upgrade your Canyon 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
See More

Top-Quality Performance Engine Camshaft and Lifter Kits for 2012 GMC Canyons

Choose a high-quality OEM or aftermarket Performance Engine Camshaft and Lifter Kit for GMC Canyons and enjoy top-notch performance from $1,195.00.

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

Top Picks for 2012 GMC Canyon Performance Engine Rocker Arms

Invest in one of our 2 durable Performance Engine Rocker Arms for your 2012 GMC, knowing you’re getting trusted brands and expert craftsmanship.

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

Performance Engine Push Rod Guideplates for 2012 GMC Canyons

Make a smart move for your 2012 GMC Canyon with products all priced from $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

FAQs for 2012 GMC Canyon Performance Engines

What are the best-selling Performance Engines for 2012 GMC Canyons?

Out of 20 Performance Engines that fit 2012 GMC Canyons, the following parts are the top sellers:

What’s the price range for 2012 GMC Canyon Performance Engines?

The prices of Performance Engines for the 2012 GMC Canyon 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 GMC Canyon?

The average price for Performance Engines for the 2012 GMC Canyon is $674.36. 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 GMC Canyon model years?

Yes, we carry Performance Engines for 9 model years of GMC Canyons between 2004 and 2016. The following model years are the most popular for Performance Engine purchases: 2005, 2004, 2011, 2008, 2007, 2015, 2016, 2006, and 2009.

What are the cheapest Performance Engines for my 2012 GMC Canyon?

The cheapest 2012 GMC Canyon Performance Engines we carry are:

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

What are the top-rated Performance Engines that fit the 2012 GMC Canyon?

Based on 11 reviews by customers, our 2012 GMC Canyon Performance Engines have an average customer rating of 1 stars. These are the highest-rated categories of Performance Engines for the 2012 GMC Canyon and their top-rated products:

What types of Performance Engines do you sell for my 2012 GMC Canyon?

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

Can I get help with 2012 GMC Canyon Performance Engine orders?

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

What is your return policy for GMC Canyon Performance Engines?

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