Chevrolet Nomad Performance Engines

Your One-Stop Shop For Trusted Chevrolet Nomad Performance Engines

If you’re in search of Chevrolet Nomad Performance Engines aftermarket or OEM parts, consider your search over! Advance Auto Parts carries 39 Performance Engines from top brands with prices ranging from $21.99 to $1,645.99.

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

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 Nomad Performance Engines below, order online to ship to your home, or head into your nearest Advance Auto Parts location to get started.

Essential Chevrolet Nomad Performance Engines

Edelbrock – Sure Seat Valve Springs for Chevy 262-400 V8 1957-95 (Part No.5802)

Sure Seat Valve Springs for Chevy 262-400 V8 1957-95

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$64.99
Springs made of highest quality spring wire. Springs precision wound to close tolerances. Non-Rotator style: Dyno tested and street proven. Great match to Edelbrock camshaft kit.

Product Features:
  • For Use With Cast Iron Heads
  • Springs Made of Highest Quality Spring Wire
  • Springs Precision Wound To Close Tolerances
  • Use with Original Equipment Heads Only
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Edelbrock – Complete Sure Seat Valve Spring Kit for Chevy 262-400 V8 1957-95 (Part No.5794)

Complete Sure Seat Valve Spring Kit for Chevy 262-400 V8 1957-95

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$159.99
Complete kit includes retainers and locks. Springs made of highest quality spring wire. Springs precision wound to close tolerances. Includes superior quality steel retainers. Includes 7 degree heat-treated valve stem locks. Retainers and locks are black oxide coated. Non-rotator style: Dyno tested and street proven. Great match to Edelbrock camshaft kit.

Product Features:
  • Complete Kit: Includes Retainers And Locks
  • Springs Made of Highest Quality Spring Wire
  • Springs Precision Wound To Close Tolerances
  • Includes Superior Quality Steel Retainers
  • Includes 7 deg. Heat-Treated Valve Stem Locks
  • Retainers and Locks Black Oxide Coated
  • Non-Rotator Style: Dyno Tested and Street Proven
  • Great Match to Edelbrock Camshaft Kit
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FEL-PRO Performance – Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts (Part No.1004)

Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts

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$44.99
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

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.
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FEL-PRO Performance – Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts (Part No.1010)

Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts

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$51.99
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

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 Printoseal 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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Competition Cams – Mutha’ Thumpr 235/249 Hydraulic Roller Cam and Lifter Kit (Part No.CL12-601-8)

Mutha' Thumpr 235/249 Hydraulic Roller Cam and Lifter Kit

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$1152.99
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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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 – Engine Dress-Up Kit (Part No.9834BP)

Engine Dress-Up Kit

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$134.99
Includes: 2 short flat black valve covers 2 valve cover gaskets 1 flat black push-on breather 1 flat black dipstick & tube 1 flat black timing chain cover 1 flat black timing tab 1 rubber grommet for valve cover PCV hole 1 breather grommet

Product Features:
  • Ideal Starter Kit
  • Enhances Appearance
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FEL-PRO Performance – Oil Pan Gasket Set: High-Temperature Rubber-Coated Fiber, 5 Piece Set (Part No.1802)

Oil Pan Gasket Set: High-Temperature Rubber-Coated Fiber, 5 Piece Set

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$25.99
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

Product Features:
  • Felcoid/Plus gaskets have a fiber sheet core and a latex rubber coating to eliminate potential leakage paths. The core material resists crushing and splitting, while providing excellent blowout resistance.
  • With steel core to provide ultimate excellent blowout resistance.
  • Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.
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Mr. Gasket – Intake Manifold Bolts (Part No.957G)

Intake Manifold Bolts

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$29.99
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 sixteen (16) 3/8 inch-16 x 1-1/4 inch bolts & washers

Product Features:
  • Zinc plated Grade 5 steel
  • Flat washers provide uniform clamp load and prevent galling on aluminum intake manifolds
  • Ideal For Minimal Space
  • 12-Point Head And Flange
  • Zinc Plated For Protection
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Weiand – Team G; Intake Manifold (Part No.7530)

Team G; Intake Manifold

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$399.99


Product Features:
  • Designed For Today’s Larger Cubic Inch Big Block
  • Perfect For Hard Core Drag Racers
  • Permanent Mold Casting Process
  • For Lighter And More Consistent Castings
  • Dyno Proven To Make 17hp More Than Competitors
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Weiand – X-CELerator; Intake Manifold (Part No.7547-1)

X-CELerator; Intake Manifold

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$279.99


Product Features:
  • 2000-6500 RPM Power Band
  • Single Plane/Open Plenum Design
  • No Provision For Divorced Or Hot Air Choke
  • Square Flange Carburetor Mounting
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Weiand – Stealth; Intake Manifold (Part No.8150P)

Stealth; Intake Manifold

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$371.99


Product Features:
  • High Rise/Dual Plane Design For Maximum Torque
  • Fully CNC Machined For A Perfect Fit
  • Square Bore Carburetor Flange
  • Exhaust Crossover For Improved Street Drivability
  • Permanent Mold Casting Process
  • Lighter/Smoother/Better Looking
  • More Consistent Castings
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FEL-PRO Performance – PERFORMANCE VALVE COVER GASKET SET (Part No.1602)

PERFORMANCE VALVE COVER GASKET SET

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$23.99
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

Product Features:
  • Die cut silicone rubber gaskets conform to out-of-flat covers
  • Great for on-again/off-again situations
  • Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.
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FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.1603)

Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set

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$31.99
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

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.
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FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Timing Cover Gasket (Part No.2335)

Engine Timing Cover Gasket

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$21.99
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

Product Features:
  • Steel core gasket construction
  • Exclusive design permits significantly faster gasket installation while eliminating potential sealing leak paths.
  • Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.
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Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 230/236 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.12-246-3)

Xtreme Energy 230/236 Hydraulic Flat Cam

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$258.99
HYDRAULIC – Xtreme Energy: Very strong mid-range torque and throttle response, 2200+ stall.

Product Features:
  • HYDRAULIC – Xtreme Energy: Very strong mid-range torque and throttle response, 2200+ stall.
  • 274/286 Advertised Duration, 230/236 Duration @ .050″, .490″/.490″ Lift, 110 Lobe Separation
  • Valve spring upgrade required
  • Best performance with aftermarket intake manifolds, headers, lower gear ratios etc.
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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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Competition Cams – Magnum/Drag Race 253/253 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.12-214-4)

Magnum/Drag Race 253/253 Hydraulic Flat Cam

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$288.99
HYDRAULIC – Magnum: Pro Street/bracket, limited street driving. Intake, gears, 3500+ stall. Racy idle. 10.5:1 compression. OR Drag Race: 3500-4000 stall or 4 speed with 11:1+ compression.

Product Features:
  • HYDRAULIC – Magnum: Pro Street/bracket, limited street driving. Intake, gears, 3500+ stall. Racy idle. 10.5:1 compression. OR Drag Race: 3500-4000 stall or 4 speed with 11:1+ compression.
  • 305/305 Advertised Duration, 253/253 Duration @ .050″, .525″/.525″ Lift, 110 Lobe Separation
  • Valve spring upgrade required
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Competition Cams – Magnum 224/224 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.12-211-2)

Magnum 224/224 Hydraulic Flat Cam

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$254.99
HYDRAULIC – Magnum: High performance. Biggest cam with stock converter but better with 2000+ stall. Use lower gears. Mild rough idle.

Product Features:
  • HYDRAULIC – Magnum: High performance. Biggest cam with stock converter but better with 2000+ stall. Use lower gears. Mild rough idle.
  • 270/270 Advertised Duration, 224/224 Duration @ .050″, .470″/.470″ Lift, 110 Lobe Separation
  • Valve spring upgrade required
  • Can be used with mild ratio rocker arms and traditional performance valve springs.
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Competition Cams – Big Mutha’ Thumpr 243/257 Hydraulic Roller Cam (Part No.12-602-8)

Big Mutha' Thumpr 243/257 Hydraulic Roller Cam

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$549.99
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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FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit (Part No.2912)

Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit

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$37.99
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:
  • Fluoroelastomer compound combines optimum resistance to heat, oils and abrasion for longevity.
  • 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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Performance Engines Brands You Can Trust For Your Chevrolet Nomad

5 trusted brands of Performance Engines line our shelves, ready to help keep your Chevrolet Nomad 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 Nomad span several categories. Some of the highest-rated FEL-PRO Performance Performance Engines that will fit your Chevrolet Nomad are:
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
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
PERFORMANCE VALVE COVER GASKET SET
from $23.99
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PERFORMANCE VALVE COVER GASKET SET
Performance Engine Valve Cover Gasket Sets

Most Purchased Chevrolet Nomad 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 Nomad. 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
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

FAQs for Chevrolet Nomad Performance Engines

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

Out of 39 Performance Engines for the Chevrolet Nomad, the most popular in our inventory are:
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
Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set
from $31.99
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Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set
Performance Engine Valve Cover Gasket Sets
Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts
from $51.99
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Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts
Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gaskets

What are the top-rated Chevrolet Nomad Performance Engines?

Top-rated Performance Engines for your Chevrolet Nomad based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Performer-Plus Camshaft Kit for 1957-86 Small-Block Chevrolet
from $302.99
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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 ”
Sure Seat Valve Springs for Chevy 262-400 V8 1957-95
from $64.99
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Sure Seat Valve Springs for Chevy 262-400 V8 1957-95
“Used with the smallest Comp Thumpr Cam, good to 5500 RPM, Cost is great, No valve float. I would use again with a samll to medium cam and 416 heads.”
Complete Sure Seat Valve Spring Kit for Chevy 262-400 V8 1957-95
from $159.99
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Complete Sure Seat Valve Spring Kit for Chevy 262-400 V8 1957-95
“Excellent product.”