Chevrolet Bel Air Performance Engines

Name: High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow
Brand: Mr. Gasket
SKU: 4364
Price: 26.99 USD
Rating: 4.0 (20 reviews)

If you’re in search of Chevrolet Bel Air Performance Engines aftermarket or OEM parts, consider your search over! Advance Auto Parts carries 144 Performance Engines from top brands with prices ranging from $14.99 to $1,322.99.

Beyond great prices, we stock trusted brands manufacturing all types of Performance Engines for your Chevrolet Bel Air. Of the 8 OEM and aftermarket parts brands we carry, some of the most popular are Mr. Gasket, Edelbrock, and FEL-PRO Performance.

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Essential Chevrolet Bel Air Performance Engines

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Mr. Gasket High Performance Thermostats are designed to resist large variations of coolant pressure at high RPM (revolutions per minute). This allows them to fully open at correct temperature consistently regardless of engine RPM. The design also provides the high flow that engines operated a higher RPM need. This thermostat also features a copper/brass construction to further resist corrosion. Mr. Gasket High Performance / High Flow Thermostats are suitable for street, drag race, or oval track applications.

Product Features:

Opens At 180 Degrees
Designed to Resist Large Variations of Coolant Pressure at High RPM
Fully Opens at Correct Temperature Consistently Regardless of Engine RPM
For High Performance Street, Drag Race, and Oval Track
Copper & Brass Construction – Resists Corrosion
High Flow

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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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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.brbrGasket Bore 4.130 inch, Compressed thickness 0.055 inch

Product Features:

Five layer (graphite core/perforated steel outer layers) composite construction
Graphite core is excellent transfering 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

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These grade 8 alloy steel, longer length bolts are designed to compensate for thread length lost when using head bolt washers. This allows increased torque and clamping. Set of 16 does one cylinder head.

Product Features:

Cylinder Head Bolts
Longer-Than-Stock
High Quality Grade 8 Alloy
Increase Torque Settings
Higher Clamp Loads On Gasket

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Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

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Rigid core, molded silicone rubber gaskets utilize the one-piece molded rubber technology for a perfect fit, ease of installation and include compression limiters to prevent overtightening.
Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.

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Dowel pins are precision machined and case hardened for accurate head alignment. Two per set. 5/16 inch x 5/8 inch

Product Features:

Precision Machined
Case Hardened
Give Accurate Alignment
2 Per Set

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Nitrous Holeshot Converters are Built with the same features as the other B&M Holeshots, with the addition of anti-balloon plates. The anti-balloon plates will allow these converters to stand up to the instant horsepower nitrous delivers.

Product Features:

3400-3800 RPM
Small And Big Blocks
Serious Performance
Furnace Brazed
Fully Balanced

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Product Features:

Non-Rotator
1.500 in. Outside Diameter
1.082 in. Inside Diameter
1.340 in. Coil Blind
Set of 16

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Product Features:

Case-Hardened Tubing
Surface Hardening
Welded Ends
0.3125 in. Diameter
Use with or without Hardened Steel Guideplates

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Mr. Gasket Performance Intake Gaskets are manufactured from cellulose/nitrile composition gasket material. They provide excellent sealing and durability. Can be trimmed if necessary for modified port applications. For original equipment replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track.

Product Features:

Manufactured from cellulose/nitrile composition gasket material.
Provides excellent sealing and durability.
Can be trimmed if necessary for modified port applications.
Complete with manifold end seals and distributor gasket.
For OE replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track use.

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Edelbrock camshafts are matched to Edelbrock Total Power Package components for proven performance, taking the guesswork out of camshaft selection. They are compatible with OEM or Edelbrock hydraulic roller tappets which reduce friction, virtually eliminate break-in problems, and permit higher valve velocities for increased performance. Designed to work with Torker II manifolds for performance from 2500 to 6500 RPM, these camshafts are ideal for high-performance street, drag or marine applications. Torker-Plus cams have a slightly rough idle and are not suitable for trucks or towing applications. Hydraulic flat tappet lifters are included with each camshaft.

Product Features:

Designed for 2500 to 6500 Performance
Designed for Hi-Perf Street; Drag or Marine Use
Matched to Edelbrock Torker II Intakes
Includes Hydraulic Lifters and Assembly Lube
Dyno Matched/Street Proven Performance
Take The Guesswork Out Of Camshaft Selection

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Edelbrock part #21011 Performer intake manifold is designed for street 1955-86 small-block Chevys. Edelbrock’s Patented Dual-plane, low-rise design with a 180-degree firing order greatly improves torque over a wide rpm range for excellent throttle respons

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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.

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Product Features:

50-State Street Legal Aluminum Cylinder Head
Out-of-the-Box Bolt-On Performance
64cc Combustion Chambers Improve Performance
Retain Stock Compression Ratio

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Precision timing tape can be used on a factory balancer to create HP through accurate timing, and makes setting valve lash simple.

Product Features:

8″ diameter
1970-73, 396-427-454 cu. in.
1967-69, 302 cu. in.
1965-68, 327 cu. in. hi-performance
1970-76, 400 cu. in.
1970-73, 350 cu. in.

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BIG BLOCK CHEVY HYDRAULIC CAM AND LIFTER KIT – Big Mutha’ Thumpr: Street/strip, needs 9.5:1 compression, 2800+ stall, intake, gears and headers, very rough idle.

Product Features:

Cam and lifter kit for Big Block Chevy engines
CL-Kit includes cam, lifters, assembly lube, instructions and decals
HYDRAULIC – Big Mutha’ Thumpr: Street/strip, needs 9.5:1 compression, 2800+ stall, intake, gears and headers, very rough idle.
295/312 Advertised Duration, 243/257 Duration @ .050″, .522″/.507″ Lift, 107 Lobe Separation
Valve spring upgrade required

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Precision die cast, these water necks are first polished to a high luster, then chrome plated. Features an O-ring style seal to prevent water leaks. Comes with O-ring gasket and mounting bolts.

Product Features:

Complete with o-rings and mounting bolts
Features an o-ring style seal to prevent water leaks
Chrome plated
1/2″ NPT port can be used for various coolant temp related sensors or switches

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Valve spring retainers for use OE cast iron heads. Superior quality heat-treated steel. Machined for strength with black oxide finish. Finish ensures rust and corrosion protection.

Product Features:

Valve Spring Retainers for Use OE Cast Iron Heads
Superior Quality Heat-Treated Steel
Machined for Strength with Black Oxide Finish
Finish Ensures Rust and Corrosion Protection

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If you are changing your camshaft or replacing the timing set, make sure to replace this seal at the same time! Made from Nitrile rubber.

Product Features:

Nitrile Rubber And High Density Cork
Will Not Shrink Or Stick

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Use with a short water pump to convert to a long water pump.

Product Features:

Water Pump Spacer Kit

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Product Features:

Solid Bushing Chain Resists Stretching
For Use with Stock or Edelbrock Camshafts
Stressproof Steel Crank Gears
3 Keyway Setting Points To Ensure Accurate Timing
True Bearing Surface Rolls with the Sprockets

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Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

Product Features:

Fluoroelastomer compound combines optimum resistance to heat, oils and abrasion for longivity.
Optimizes performance under high crankcase vacuum conditions, elevated temperatures and high RPM levels.
Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.
Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.

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These grade 5 hex head bolts are brite zinc plated for protection and appearance. Hardened flat washers provide uniform torque & prevent galling on aluminum manifolds. Includes twelve (12) 3/8 inch-16 x 1 inch bolts & washers

Product Features:

Zinc plated to resist corrosion and provide a clean professional appearance
Made from Grade 5 steel for strength and durability
Flat washers provide uniform clamp load and prevent galling on aluminum intake manifolds
Allen (socket) Head
Zinc Plated For Protection

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Designed to keep the rocker arms positively locked for precise and critical valve train adjustments. Manufactured from quality grade steel, then heat-treated for extra strength and plated with a durable finish. Kits include 16 rocker arm nuts with socket head set screws and one hex key wrench.

Product Features:

(16) Rocker Arm Nuts w/ Locks 3/8″-24 Threads
Shank O.D. .540″
Includes Locks and Hex Wrench
High-Quality Grade Steel
Heat-Treated For Ex Strength
Plated With Durable Gold Tone Finish

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Mr. Gasket screw-in rocker arm studs are manufactured from heat treated black oxide coated Grade 8 steel. Ideal for high performance street applications. OE style press in rocker studs can actually pull out of the cylinder head when using high lift camshafts. Includes sixteen studs 3/8-24 x 1.47 inch long top x 7/16-14 bottom.

Product Features:

Black Oxide Coated Grade 8 Steel
Kit Contains 16 Studs
Easy To Install
Heat Treated Steel
Grade 8 Steel

Chevrolet Bel Air Performance Engines List

Performance Engine Coolant Thermostats

Performance Intake Manifolds

Performance Engine Water Pumps

Performance Water Outlets

Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gaskets

Performance Engine Camshaft and Lifter Kits

Performance Engine Harmonic Balancers

Performance Engine Intake Manifold Gaskets

Performance Engine Timing Sets and Components

Performance Engine Valve Springs

Performance Engine Valve Cover Gasket Sets

Performance Camshaft and Lifter Kits

Performance Engine Rocker Arms

Performance Engine Camshafts

Performance Engine Oil Pan Gaskets

Performance Intake Manifold Hardware

Performance Engine Main Bearing Gasket Sets

Performance Engine Cylinder Head Bolts

Performance Engine Cylinder Head Installation Kits

Performance Engine Timing Cover Gasket Sets

Performance Engine Push Rods

Performance Engine Cylinder Heads

Performance Torque Converters

Performance Engine Valve Spring Retainer

Performance Engines Brands You Can Trust For Your Chevrolet Bel Air

8 trusted brands of Performance Engines line our shelves, ready to help keep your Chevrolet Bel Air running smooth. Below are some of the most popular brands and their top Performance Engines offerings:

Popular B & M Performance Engines

B & M products for the Chevrolet Bel Air span several categories. Some of the highest-rated B & M Performance Engines that will fit your Chevrolet Bel Air are:

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Tork Master 2400

Performance Torque Converters

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Tork Master 3000

Performance Torque Converters

Top Chevrolet Bel Air Performance Engines from Mr. Gasket

Your Chevrolet Bel Air will be purring again thanks to Mr. Gasket brand Performance Engines available for online order or in-store pick up. Popular Mr. Gasket parts include:

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High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow

Performance Engine Coolant Thermostats

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Water Neck

Performance Water Outlets

Most Purchased Chevrolet Bel Air Performance Engines from Edelbrock

When you buy the most frequently purchased Edelbrock brand Performance Engines, you can be confident it will be the right part for your Chevrolet Bel Air. Here are the Edelbrock Performance Engines Advanced Auto customers buy the most:

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Performer EPS Intake Manifold for 1955-86 Small-Block Chevy

Performance Intake Manifolds

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High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow

Performance Engine Coolant Thermostats

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Cylinder Head Gasket: Multi-Layered Steel, Without Head Bolts

Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gaskets

FAQs for Chevrolet Bel Air Performance Engines

What are the most purchased Performance Engines for the Chevrolet Bel Air?

Out of 144 Performance Engines for the Chevrolet Bel Air, the most popular in our inventory are:

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Performer EPS Intake Manifold for 1955-86 Small-Block Chevy

Performance Intake Manifolds

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Cylinder Head Gasket: Multi-Layered Steel, Without Head Bolts

Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gaskets

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Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 9 Piece Set

Performance Engine Intake Manifold Gaskets

What are the top-rated Chevrolet Bel Air Performance Engines?

Top-rated Performance Engines for your Chevrolet Bel Air based on customer reviews/ratings are:

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Action Plus Water Pumps

“I bought this item for my 1979 Camaro SBC for Street/Strip application. Water pump weighs 4 LBS less than factory, comes with its own cork gaskets. N”

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Action Plus Water Pumps

“The twisted neck comes to far up on the hub. For a 2 groove pulley it causes the pulley to hit the water pump. You will also need new bolts for the”

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Performer-Plus Camshaft Kit for 1957-86 Small-Block Chevrolet

“put this cam and lifter kit in my 412 inch small block chevy. works well with patriot alum. heads and edelbrock duel quad intake. all this is running ”

Chevrolet Bel Air Performance Engines

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Essential Chevrolet Bel Air Performance Engines

Mr. Gasket – High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow (Part No.4364)

Competition Cams – Thumpr 226/241 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.42-600-5)

Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Head Gasket (Part No.5799G)

Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Cylinder Head Bolts (Part No.941G)

FEL-PRO Performance – PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET (Part No.1884 R)

Mr. Gasket – Cylinder Head Dowel Pins (Part No.4375)

B & M – Torque Converter, Nitrous Holeshot 3600 (Part No.20482)

Edelbrock – Complete Sure Seat Valve Spring Kit for Chevy 396-402-427-454 V8 (Part No.5895)

Edelbrock – Pushrod Set for S/B Chevy (Part No.9629)

Mr. Gasket – Intake Gasket (Part No.116)

Edelbrock – Torker-Plus Camshaft Kit for 1957-1986 Small-Block Chevy 283-400 V8 (Part No.5002)

Edelbrock – Performer Intake Manifold for 1955-86 Small-Block Chevy, Polished Finish (Part No.21011)

FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.1606)

Edelbrock – Performer Small-Block Chevy Cylinder Head 64cc Hydraulic Flat Tappet (Part No.60909)

Mr. Gasket – Precision Timing Tape (Part No.1591)

Competition Cams – Thumpr 243/257 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit for Chevrolet Big Block 396-454 (Part No.CL11-602-4)

Mr. Gasket – Water Neck (Part No.2557)

Edelbrock – Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16) (Part No.9721)

Mr. Gasket – Timing Cover Seal (Part No.17)

Weiand – Team G; Water Pump Spacer Kit (Part No.8207)

Edelbrock – Performer-Link Adjustable True-Roller Timing Chain Set (Part No.7810)

FEL-PRO Performance – PERFORMANCE REAR MAIN SEAL SET (Part No.2912)

Mr. Gasket – Intake Manifold Bolt Set – Chevrolet Small Block – Socket Head 3/8"-16 X 1" Bolts & Washers (Part No.956G)

Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Sure-Lock Rocker Arm Nuts (Part No.923G)

Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Screw-In Rocker Arm Studs (Part No.1076)

Chevrolet Bel Air Performance Engines List

Performance Engines Brands You Can Trust For Your Chevrolet Bel Air

Popular B & M Performance Engines

Top Chevrolet Bel Air Performance Engines from Mr. Gasket

Most Purchased Chevrolet Bel Air Performance Engines from Edelbrock

FAQs for Chevrolet Bel Air Performance Engines

What are the most purchased Performance Engines for the Chevrolet Bel Air?

What are the top-rated Chevrolet Bel Air Performance Engines?

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