Chevrolet K20 Performance Engines

Your One-Stop Shop For Trusted Chevrolet K20 Performance Engines

If you’re in search of Chevrolet K20 Performance Engines aftermarket or OEM parts, consider your search over! Advance Auto Parts carries 278 Performance Engines from top brands with prices ranging from $7.99 to $1,332.99.

Beyond great prices, we stock trusted brands manufacturing all types of Performance Engines for your Chevrolet K20.

And don’t forget to read customer reviews across all Performance Engines categories in our catalog. Buy with confidence by leveraging past customer experiences of our aftermarket and OEM parts.

At Advance Auto Parts, we don’t think top quality Performance Engines have to cost top dollar, and we prove it. Browse our top Chevrolet K20 Performance Engines below, order online to ship to your home, or head into your nearest Advance Auto Parts location to get started.

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Essential Chevrolet K20 Performance Engines

Competition Cams – CAM BUTTON, FIBER TYPE SBC 1 EA (Part No.202)

CAM BUTTON, FIBER TYPE SBC 1 EA

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Roller cam lobes are ground flat rather than tapered like a flat tappet cam; it is necessary to provide some means of holding the cam back to the rear of the engine. The thrust button rides between the front of the timing gear and the back of the front cover and can be shimmed for proper end play of the cam. COMP Cams has both the solid nylon button and the roller thrust bearing available for the ultimate in performance.

Product Features:
  • .810″ Length
  • Ride between the front of the timing gear and the back of the timing cover
  • Can be shimmed to achieve proper endplay
  • Solid nylon and roller thrust bearing styles available
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FEL-PRO Performance – Stainless steel core laminate Engine Cylinder Head Gasket (Part No.1047)

Stainless steel core laminate Engine Cylinder Head Gasket

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$53.99
Fel-Pro gaskets are specifically designed for the repair environment to deliver a reliable seal on even the most troublesome applications. Designed for imperfect sealing surfaces and manufactured with proprietary materials, you can count on Fel-Pro for innovative sealing solutions for the real-world repair environment.

Product Features:
  • PROPRIETARY COATING – Nonstick anti-friction coating seals small surface imperfections
  • NO RETORQUE DESIGN – Steel core helps eliminate the need for retorquing head bolts
  • SUPERIOR SEAL – Precise embossed Printo seal sealing beads at all vital areas to eliminate leak paths
  • STRONG AND DURABLE – Features graphite or reinforced fiber facing material and steel armor for strength and durability
  • DESIGNED FOR IMPERFECT SEALING SURFACES – Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment to help seal imperfect sealing surfaces
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Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Cylinder Head Bolts (Part No.941G)

Ultra Seal: Cylinder Head Bolts

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$75.99
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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Mr. Gasket – Intake Manifold Bolt Set – Chevrolet Small Block – Socket Head 3/8"-16 X 1" Bolts & Washers (Part No.956G)

Intake Manifold Bolt Set - Chevrolet Small Block - Socket Head 3/8"-16 X 1" Bolts & Washers

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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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Spectre – Valve Cover Gasket Steel/Rubber Bbc (Part No.586)

Valve Cover Gasket Steel/Rubber Bbc

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$33.99
Spectre’s Valve Cover Gasket is designed using extra thick rubber and a steel reinforced core. Engineered for optimum fit and function, this valve cover gasket provides superior sealing and stops leaks.

Product Features:
  • Extra thick rubber
  • Steel core reinforced
  • Superior sealing
  • Stops leaks
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Spectre – Aluminum Water Neck Chev (Part No.4933)

Aluminum Water Neck Chev

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$43.99
Spectre’s Chevrolet water neck fits Chevy V8 engines and features a 90 degree neck with a 360 degree swivel design for a custom look and fit. This water neck has been designed around the OEM specifications, has a height of 2-7/8 inches and has a polished aluminum finish for a lasting look that fits great. This water neck includes the allen bolts and sealing O-ring.

Product Features:
  • Fits Chevy V8 engines
  • 90 degree neck with a 360 degree swivel design
  • 2-7/8 inch height
  • Includes sealing O-ring and allen bolts
  • Polished aluminum finish
  • Easy to install
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Competition Cams – 10 Degree Superlock Steel Retainer for 1.250" OD Valve Spring (Part No.750-1)

10 Degree Superlock Steel Retainer for 1.250" OD Valve Spring

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10 Degree Superlock Steel Retainer for 1.250" OD Valve Spring

Mr. Gasket – Premium Quality Thermostat Gasket with Solid Aluminum Carrier (Part No.738G)

Premium Quality Thermostat Gasket with Solid Aluminum Carrier

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$35.49
Edge molded rubber water outlet gasket is reusable, great for engines that require regular disassembling for maintenance. Incorporates solid aluminum carrier for strength and rigidity. Can be used with OE replacement or aftermarket chrome water outlets. Requires no gasket sealer.

Product Features:
  • Edge Molded Rubber Water Outlet Gasket Is Reusable
  • Requires No Gasket Sealer
  • Solid Aluminum Carrier For Strength/rigidity
  • Reusable – Ideal for Engines That Are Frequently Taken Apart & Reassembled
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Edelbrock – Complete Sure Seat Valve Spring Kit for Chevy 396-402-427-454 V8 (Part No.5895)

Complete Sure Seat Valve Spring Kit for Chevy 396-402-427-454 V8

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$266.99
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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Competition Cams – Big Mutha’ Thumpr 243/257 Hydraulic Flat Cam/Lifter Kit (Part No.CL12-602-4)

Big Mutha' Thumpr 243/257 Hydraulic Flat Cam/Lifter Kit

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$914.99
SMALL 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 Small 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.
  • 295/313 Advertised Duration, 243/257 Duration @ .050″, .500″/.486″ Lift, 107 Lobe Separation
  • Valve spring upgrade required
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Mr. Gasket – Chrome Dress-Up Kit (Part No.9834)

Chrome Dress-Up Kit

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$144.99
Includes: 2 short chrome valve covers 2 valve cover gaskets 1 chrome push-on breather 1 chrome dipstick & tube 1 chrome timing chain cover 1 chrome timing tab 1 rubber grommet for valve cover PCV hole 1 breather grommet.

Product Features:
  • Chrome Plated Steel
  • Comes W/valve Cover Gaskets
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Mr. Gasket – High Performance Thermostat (Part No.4365)

High Performance Thermostat

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$32.49
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 195 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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Competition Cams – Mutha’ Thumpr 235/249 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.12-601-4)

Mutha' Thumpr 235/249 Hydraulic Flat Cam

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$350.99
HYDRAULIC – Mutha’ Thumpr: High performance street/strip, needs 9:1 compression, 2500+ stall, intake, gears and headers, rough idle.

Product Features:
  • HYDRAULIC – Mutha’ Thumpr: High performance street/strip, needs 9:1 compression, 2500+ stall, intake, gears and headers, rough idle.
  • 287/305 Advertised Duration, 235/249 Duration @ .050″, .489″/.476″ Lift, 107 Lobe Separation
  • Valve spring upgrade required
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FEL-PRO Performance – PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET (Part No.1884 R)

PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET

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$65.99
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

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

Performer Small-Block Chevy Cylinder Head 64cc Hydraulic Flat Tappet

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$1059.99
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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Mr. Gasket – Intake Gasket (Part No.121)

Intake Gasket

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$32.49
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:
  • Made From Cellulose/nitrile Composition Material
  • Provides Excellent Sealing And Durability
  • Can Be Trimmed If Necessary For Modified Port App
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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.

B & M – Holeshot 2400 (Part No.20412)

Holeshot 2400

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$562.99
HoleShot 2400 for GM 1965 to 1991 TH400, 425, 375 and 1968 to 1981 TH350, 375B (not 350C) Application: HoleShot 2400 for GM 1965 to 1991 TH400, 425, 375 and 1968 to 1981 TH350, 375B (not 350C) A higher than stock stall speed as delivered by the Holeshot c

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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FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit (Part No.2918)

Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit

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$43.99
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.
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Mr. Gasket – Cylinder Head Dowel Pins (Part No.4375)

Cylinder Head Dowel Pins

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$17.79
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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Edelbrock – Water Pump Big-Block Chevy Standard/Long in Polished Finish (Part No.8861)

Water Pump Big-Block Chevy Standard/Long in Polished Finish

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$499.99
Maximum cooling for street and racing engines. Internal passages are balanced for maximum flow. Impeller is larger than others for maximum pressure. Impeller vanes dramatically increase flow rates. Equal distribution to both sides of block. Only flows in one direction for optimum efficiency. In the early days of the automotive performance industry, you either ran what was available, or you fabricated something you thought met your needs. Such needs were the building blocks of this industry, and it was through the efforts of many that we have the automotive aftermarket, but it was through the work of one name in particular to which many in the industry owe a great debt, and that name is Edelbrock.

Product Features:
  • Maximum Cooling for Street and Racing Engines
  • Internal Passages Are Balanced for Maximum Flow
  • Impeller is Larger than Others For Max Pressure
  • Impeller Vanes Dramatically Increase Flow Rates
  • Equal Distribution to Both Sides of Block
  • Only Flows in One-Direction for Optimum Efficiency
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Edelbrock – Replacement Timing Cover Gasket #4243 For SB Chevy, Fits 2-Piece Part #4242 (Part No.4243)

Replacement Timing Cover Gasket #4243 For SB Chevy, Fits 2-Piece Part #4242

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Product Features:
  • Replacement Gasket Set For PN[4242]
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Edelbrock – Torker II 2-O Big Block Chevy Intake Manifold (Part No.5061)

Torker II 2-O Big Block Chevy Intake Manifold

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$454.99
use Performer 2-O #2161.

Product Features:
  • 2500 to 6500 RPM High Performance Street Engines
  • Single-Plane Low-Rise Intake Good for High RPM
  • Ideal for Applications with Limited Hood Clearance
  • For Top-End HP and Adequate Throttle Response
  • Not for Mileage or Emissions Applications
  • Use with Large Oval Port Heads (1975 and Earlier)
  • Will fit Under Corvette Hood Without Modifications
  • Not For Tall Block V8 Engines
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Competition Cams – Finishing Kit, Big Block Chevy 1 Ea (Part No.234)

Finishing Kit, Big Block Chevy 1 Ea

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$19.99
It’s easy to overlook the small details. For engine builders focused on the larger components like camshafts, cylinder heads and pistons, small parts are often forgotten until the final stages of engine assembly. COMP Cams Engine Finishing Kits include those often missing parts like woodruff keys, cylinder head alignment dowels, cam bolts, and timing cover and oil pump dowel pins that are so crucial to properly assembling your engine.

Product Features:
  • Includes parts such as woodruff keys, cylinder head alignment dowels, cam bolts, timing cover and oil pump dowel pins
  • Available for various engine applications
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Performance Engines Brands You Can Trust For Your Chevrolet K20

8 trusted brands of Performance Engines line our shelves, ready to help keep your Chevrolet K20 running smooth. Below are some of the most popular brands and their top Performance Engines offerings:

Popular FEL-PRO Performance Performance Engines

FEL-PRO Performance products for the Chevrolet K20 span several categories. Some of the highest-rated FEL-PRO Performance Performance Engines that will fit your Chevrolet K20 are:
Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit
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Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit
Performance Engine Main Bearing Gasket Sets
Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts
from $64.99
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Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts
Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gaskets
Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts
from $44.99
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Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts
Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gaskets

Most Purchased Chevrolet K20 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 K20. Here are the Edelbrock Performance Engines Advanced Auto customers buy the most:
Performer EPS Intake Manifold for 1955-86 Small-Block Chevy
from $195.99
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Performer EPS Intake Manifold for 1955-86 Small-Block Chevy
Performance Intake Manifolds
Cylinder Head Gasket: Multi-Layered Steel, Without Head Bolts
from $42.49
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Cylinder Head Gasket: Multi-Layered Steel, Without Head Bolts
Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gaskets
Performer RPM Small Block Chevy AIR-Gap Intake Manifold
from $374.99
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Performer RPM Small Block Chevy AIR-Gap Intake Manifold
Performance Intake Manifolds

FAQs for Chevrolet K20 Performance Engines

What are the most purchased Performance Engines for the Chevrolet K20?

Out of 278 Performance Engines for the Chevrolet K20, the most popular in our inventory are:
Performer EPS Intake Manifold for 1955-86 Small-Block Chevy
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Performer EPS Intake Manifold for 1955-86 Small-Block Chevy
Performance Intake Manifolds
Cylinder Head Gasket: Multi-Layered Steel, Without Head Bolts
from $42.49
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Cylinder Head Gasket: Multi-Layered Steel, Without Head Bolts
Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gaskets
Bolt Kit Intake Hex Head
from $10.99
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Bolt Kit Intake Hex Head
Performance Intake Manifold Hardware

What are the top-rated Chevrolet K20 Performance Engines?

Top-rated Performance Engines for your Chevrolet K20 based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Big Mutha' Thumpr 243/257 Hydraulic Flat Cam/Lifter Kit
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Big Mutha’ Thumpr 243/257 Hydraulic Flat Cam/Lifter Kit
“Worked prefect. Gave me the Hi speed blower back”
Performer-Plus Camshaft Kit for 1957-86 Small-Block Chevrolet
from $302.99
(4)
Performer-Plus Camshaft Kit for 1957-86 Small-Block Chevrolet
“I love this cam it gives me the power I need at the low end to pull havey loads where I need it the most for the work I do with my truck This cam and ”
High Energy Timing Set
from $66.99
(3)
High Energy Timing Set
“Great replacement”