Chevrolet R3500 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 R3500 Performance Engines aftermarket or OEM parts, consider your search over! Advance Auto Parts carries 123 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 R3500. Of the 8 OEM and aftermarket parts brands we carry, some of the most popular are Mr. Gasket, FEL-PRO Performance, and Edelbrock.

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Essential Chevrolet R3500 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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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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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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$253.99

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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$37.49

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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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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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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$544.99

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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Edelbrock part #9646 Pushrods are designed for small-block Chevy V-8 engine applications. These one-piece pushrods are manufactured from high quality 4130 Chromoly steel tubing that has been surface hardened for maximum durability. They have precise forme

Product Features:

7.25 in. Length
0.312 in. Diameter
4130 Chromoly Steel Material
Black Oxide Finish
Made In The USA

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Big Block Chevrolet tubular head dowel, .638/.639 inch o.d. (outer diameter) by 1/2 inch. Packaged two per set. These hard to find dowel pins are precision machined then case hardened for accurate alignment in engine assembly.

Product Features:

Precision Machined
Case Hardened
Give Accurate Alignment
2 Per Set

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Manufactured from high quality machine finished aluminum, Spectre’s Throttle Body Spacers are engineered to improve engine performance. By providing added volume to the intake manifold and directing air through a tapered internal constriction, this spacer utilizes the Venturi effect to increase the speed of air flowing into your intake manifold. Spectre has designed a number of kits to fit a wide range of specific applications. Each kit includes the necessary gaskets and hardware to bolt directly to the factory components, making installation quick and easy.

Product Features:

Includes the necessary gaskets and hardware to bolt directly to the factory components
Each kit is designed for the applications listed
Manufactured from high quality machine finished aluminum
Can be installed in less than an hour using common hand tools with no drilling or cutting required
Simple to install

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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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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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$112.99

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

Product Features:

Water Pump Spacer Kit

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$29.99

Mr. Gasket Performance Intake Gaskets are manufactured from cellulose/nitrile composition gasket material. This is a low density material that conforms well to irregular surfaces and has very good crush resistance at high flange pressures. They provide excellent sealing and durability as the material is designed for sealing gasoline, oils, water and coolant in applications up to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. While die-cut for an excellent fit, they can be trimmed if necessary for modified port applications. Comes complete with front & rear manifold end seals. 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
Die-cut for an excellent fit
Can be trimmed if necessary for modified port applications
Complete with manifold end seals & distributor gaskets if applicable
For OE replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track use

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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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$830.99

Product Features:

Made of aluminum with a natural finish
100cc chambers with 290cc intake ports
2.19 in. intake and 1.88 in. exhaust valves
Bare Cylinder Head
Standard intake and exhaust port location

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Replacement gasket for Edelbrock tunnel ram intake. Use with intake PN(7115). Base PN(7190). Top PN(7191). One gasket only.

Product Features:

Replacement Gasket for Edelbrock Tunnel Ram Intake
Use w/Intake PN[7115]/Base PN[7190]/Top PN[7191]
One Gasket Only

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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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$235.99

Ideal for use with mainly stock components like rocker arms, intake manifolds, cylinder heads, compression ratio, torque converters and rear gear ratios, the High Energy camshaft grind family is a great choice for street performance applications. Offering

Product Features:

Good blend of efficiency and performance.
Perfect choice for performance street rebuilds.
Work well with mainly stock components such as rockers, manifolds, heads, compression, torque converters and gears.

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$529.99

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, the Thumpr series’ early i

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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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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These are high quality nuts with allen set screws to provide you with that positive lock needed for Race or original equipment Rocker Arms.

Product Features:

They Are Zinc Dichromate Plated Steel
They Have Black Oxide Coated Set Screws
Keeps Rocker Arms Positively Locked
(16) Rocker Arm Nuts w/ Locks 3/8″-24 Threads
Includes Locks and Hex Wrench
Shank O.D. .603″

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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 competition screw-in rocker arm studs are manufactured from heat treated black oxide coated Grade 8 steel. Ideal for high performance street and race applications.

Product Features:

Black Oxide Coated Grade 8 Steel
Kit Contains 16 Studs
Easy To Install
Heat Treated Steel
Prevents Stud Flexing
Black Plated Finish

Chevrolet R3500 Performance Engines List

Performance Engine Coolant Thermostats

Performance Intake Manifolds

Performance Throttle Body Spacers

Performance Engine Water Pumps

Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gaskets

Performance Engine Camshaft and Lifter Kits

Performance Engine Intake Manifold Gaskets

Performance Engine Timing Sets and Components

Performance Engine Valve Springs

Performance Engine Valve Cover Gasket Sets

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 R3500

8 trusted brands of Performance Engines line our shelves, ready to help keep your Chevrolet R3500 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 R3500 span several categories. Some of the highest-rated B & M Performance Engines that will fit your Chevrolet R3500 are:

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Tork Master 2400

Performance Torque Converters

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Tork Master 3000

Performance Torque Converters

Top Chevrolet R3500 Performance Engines from Mr. Gasket

Your Chevrolet R3500 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

Most Purchased Chevrolet R3500 Performance Engines from Mr. Gasket

When you buy the most frequently purchased Mr. Gasket brand Performance Engines, you can be confident it will be the right part for your Chevrolet R3500. Here are the Mr. Gasket Performance Engines Advanced Auto customers buy the most:

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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

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Performer Intake Manifold for 1987-95 Small Block Chevy, Satin Finish

Performance Intake Manifolds

FAQs for Chevrolet R3500 Performance Engines

What are the most purchased Performance Engines for the Chevrolet R3500?

Out of 123 Performance Engines for the Chevrolet R3500, the most popular in our inventory are:

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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

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Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts

Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gaskets

What are the top-rated Chevrolet R3500 Performance Engines?

Top-rated Performance Engines for your Chevrolet R3500 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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Throttle Body Injection Spacer

“Easy install and noticeable improvement in throttle response and torque. I would recommend”

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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”

Chevrolet R3500 Performance Engines

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Essential Chevrolet R3500 Performance Engines

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

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

FEL-PRO Performance – PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET (Part No.1886)

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

FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit (Part No.2919)

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

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

B & M – Torque Converter, Holeshot 2000 (Part No.70417)

Edelbrock – Pushrod Set for S/B Chevy (Part No.9646)

Mr. Gasket – Cylinder Head Dowel Pins (Part No.4377)

Spectre – Throttle Body Injection Spacer (Part No.11252)

FEL-PRO Performance – Cylinder Head Gasket: Multi-Layered Steel, Without Head Bolts (Part No.1003)

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

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

Mr. Gasket – Intake Gasket Set – Standard Duty – Big Block Chevy With Stock Rectangle Ports – 1.75"W X 2.50"H (Part No.108)

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

Edelbrock – Performer Big-Block Chevy Oval Port Hydraulic Flat Tappet Springs (Part No.60489)

Edelbrock – Intake Manifold replacement top gasket (Part No.6989)

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

Competition Cams – CAMSHAFT, BBC 280 MAGNUM HYDRAULIC 1 EA (Part No.11-202-3)

Competition Cams – CAMSHAFT, SBC 295 BIG MUTHA THUMPR HYDRAULIC 1 EA (Part No.12-602-4)

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

Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Sure-Lock Rocker Arm Nuts (Part No.920G)

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

Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Competition Screw-In Rocker Arm Studs (Part No.1074)

Chevrolet R3500 Performance Engines List

Performance Engines Brands You Can Trust For Your Chevrolet R3500

Popular B & M Performance Engines

Top Chevrolet R3500 Performance Engines from Mr. Gasket

Most Purchased Chevrolet R3500 Performance Engines from Mr. Gasket

FAQs for Chevrolet R3500 Performance Engines

What are the most purchased Performance Engines for the Chevrolet R3500?

What are the top-rated Chevrolet R3500 Performance Engines?

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