GMC K15/K1500 Pickup Performance Engines

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If you’re in search of GMC K15/K1500 Pickup Performance Engines aftermarket or OEM parts, consider your search over! Advance Auto Parts carries 225 Performance Engines from top brands with prices ranging from $7.99 to $1,332.99.

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Essential GMC K15/K1500 Pickup Performance Engines

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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Weiand – Action +Plus; Intake Manifold (Part No.8120P)

Action +Plus; Intake Manifold

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$409.99
New Everbright(TM) Manifold coating now available on the most popular Weiand and Holley intakes uses proprietary vacuum metalizing technology combined with a protective clear powdercoat to provide long lasting, virtually maintenance free polished looks.

Product Features:
  • Low Rise/Dual Plane Design For Maximum Torque
  • Permanent Mold Casting Process
  • Lighter/Smoother/Better Looking/Consistent Casting
  • Dyno Proven To Make 25hp Over Competition
  • Fully CNC Machined For A Perfect Fit
  • Square Bore Carburetor Flange
  • Exhaust Crossover For Improved Street Drivability
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Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Competition Screw-In Rocker Arm Studs (Part No.1074)

Ultra Seal: Competition Screw-In Rocker Arm Studs

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$101.99
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
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Edelbrock – Water Pump for Small-Block Chevy in Polished Finish (Long) (Part No.8821)

Water Pump for Small-Block Chevy in Polished Finish (Long)

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$432.99
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 – 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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FEL-PRO Performance – PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET (Part No.1819)

PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET

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$31.49
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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Edelbrock – Performer-Plus Camshaft Kit for Big-Block Chevy 396-427-454 V8 (Part No.2162)

Performer-Plus Camshaft Kit for Big-Block Chevy 396-427-454 V8

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$329.99


Product Features:
  • Designed for Optimum Torque and Acceleration
  • Maximum Performance From Idle through Mid-Range
  • Matched to Edelbrock Performer Intakes
  • Includes Hydraulic Lifters and Assembly Lube
  • Major Improvement in Throttle Response and Torque
  • Use For Daily Drivers/Trucks/Vans/RVs/4x4s
  • Take The Guesswork Out Of Camshaft Selection
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Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Harmonic Balancer Bolt/Washer Kit (Part No.946G)

Ultra Seal: Harmonic Balancer Bolt/Washer Kit

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$32.49
This is a high quality bolt set that is made of grade 8 steel and will meet your requirements for a quality bolt set, this set will work on original equipment, high performance street, drag or circle track applications.

Product Features:
  • These Are Have A Zinc Dichromate Finish
  • Tall Hex Head Bolt To Prevent Slippage
  • Extra Thick Parallel Ground Washer
  • Washers Provides More Accurate And Uniform Torque
  • Grade 8 Alloy Steel
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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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$10.99
10 Degree Superlock Steel Retainer for 1.250" OD Valve Spring

Mr. Gasket – Advance And Retard Cam Bushings (Part No.85)

Advance And Retard Cam Bushings

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$49.99
With Mr. Gasket cam degree bushings you fine tune the camshaft timing of your engine to as little as 1 degree. Even aftermarket timing sets with multiple keyways can’t give the range of adjustment these bushings allow. Retard your camshaft to lower the powerband for more low end torque and midrange horsepower, or advance for more top end power. This kit does even number adjustment 0-8 degrees.

Product Features:
  • Advance the cam for increased torque and horsepower
  • Tune your powerband for more end torque or increase top end horsepower
  • Includes (4) offset bushings and (1) 0 degree bushing
  • Cam sprocket dowel pin hole must be drilled to .406¿ (13/32¿) dia.
  • Cam sprocket dowel pin hole must be drilled to .406┐ (13/32┐) dia.
  • Increase Top-End Horsepower
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Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 224/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.11-242-3)

Xtreme Energy 224/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam

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$259.99
HYDRAULIC – Xtreme Energy: Good for street machines, slightly rough idle, stock converter will work but best with 1800+ stall.

Product Features:
  • HYDRAULIC – Xtreme Energy: Good for street machines, slightly rough idle, stock converter will work but best with 1800+ stall.
  • 268/280 Advertised Duration, 224/230 Duration @ .050″, .515″/.520″ Lift, 110 Lobe Separation
  • Valve spring upgrade required
  • Best performance with aftermarket intake manifolds, headers, lower gear ratios etc.
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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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Mr. Gasket – Rear Main Seal Gasket (Part No.1960)

Rear Main Seal Gasket

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$28.49
This Mr. Gasket Rear Main Seal is made from silicone to allow the seal to handle extreme engine oil temperature. It also provides for an upgrade for that leaky rope style seal and is a direct replacement for a rubber main seal. It’s also injection molded for a precise fit.

Product Features:
  • Repairs That Leaky Rear Main Sail
  • Silicone Rubber to Withstand Extreme Engine Oil Temperatures
  • Upgrade for Rope Seal Equipped Cars or Direct Replacement for Rubber Main Seal
  • Injection Molded for Precise Fit
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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 – 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 – 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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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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Spectre – Bolt Kit Intake Hex Head (Part No.4652)

Bolt Kit Intake Hex Head

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$10.99
Spectre’s Intake Bolt and Washer Set is engineered to provide premium quality hardware for Chevrolet 265-400 and Chrysler 273-440 small block engines. Measuring 3/8 inch-16 by 1 inch, these grade 5 bolts feature a corrosion resistant zinc-plated finish and hex heads to ensure easy installation. This kit includes 12 bolts and washers.

Product Features:
  • Designed for Chevrolet 265-400 and Chrysler 273-440 small block engines
  • 3/8 inch-16 by 1 inch bolts
  • Kit includes 12 bolts and washers
  • Manufactured from high quality steel
  • Bolts feature hex heads
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Competition Cams – VALVE SEALS, TEFLON 3/8" 1 ST (Part No.505-16)

VALVE SEALS, TEFLON 3/8" 1 ST

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$33.99
COMP Cams offers a complete line of valve stem seals, from the umbrella seals to the positive-stop Teflon seal. These seals are a must to keep unwanted oil from entering the combustion chamber through the clearance in the valve guides. The umbrella seal is normally used when a larger-than-stock diameter spring is used, in the case of a double spring, the positive-stop Teflon seal is used. The umbrella seals require no machining, but with the Teflon seal it is necessary to disassemble the heads and machine the top of the guide with a special .530 diameter cutter. Whenever you are planning an engine overhaul or a cam change, don’t forget the valve seals.

Product Features:
  • Work with .530″ guides and 3/8″ valve stem diameter
  • Valve stem oil seals keep unwanted oil from entering the combustion chamber
  • Several different types of valve seals are offered
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Competition Cams – Magnum 8.280" and 9.250" Long, .080" Wall, 3/8" Diameter Pushrod Set (Part No.7154-16)

Magnum 8.280" and 9.250" Long, .080" Wall, 3/8" Diameter Pushrod Set

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$479.99
Magnum Pushrods from COMP Cams offer an affordable solution for your .080″ wall chromemoly pushrod needs. Designed to withstand the stresses of a high performance engine, Magnum Pushrods are head-treated for extended durability and have precision formed, reinforced ends. Magnum Pushrods are black-oxide finished with their part number and length laser etched onto the surface for easy identification. Available individually and in sets of 8 or 16.

Product Features:
  • 3/8″ Diameter, 8.280″ intake length (qt. 8), 9.250″ exhaust length (qt.8) for Big Block Chevy
  • One-piece .080″ wall chromemoly steel tubing
  • Heat-treated for extended durability and guide plate compatibility
  • Precision formed and reinforced pushrod end
  • Black-oxide finished with laser-etched part number and length
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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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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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B & M – Holeshot 3600 (Part No.20425)

Holeshot 3600

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HoleShot 3600 for GM 1965 to 1991 TH400, 425, 375 and 1968 to 1981 TH350, 375B (not 350C) APPLICATION: HoleShot 3600 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 converter will provide several advantages and benefits in vehicles with modified engines. Many modifications, particularly big cams, tend to reduce low end power and torque. The high stall converter allows the engine to launch the car at higher rpm where more torque is available. The Holeshot is generally a very good choice for the typical street machine that is looking for better launch capability and more strength. Street rods with modified engines will also benefit from a Holeshot converter. If your vehicle is equipped with a plate type nitrous system, you will need a Nitrous Holeshot!! Stall speed listings are based on engines producing 230lb. ft. of torque at 2,500 rpm. More torque at 2,500 rpm will give you more stall speed, less torque at 2,500 rpm will give you less stall speed than the stall speed ratings indicated. Furnace brazed impeller. New precision steel alloy pump drive tube. New heavy duty needle bearing between stator and impeller (not a thrust washer). Needle bearing between stator and turbine. Furnace brazed turbine. Dual pattern drive lugs on some GM Holeshots. New turbine hub. New springs and rollers in stator.

Product Features:
  • Furnace Brazed Impeller
  • Steel Alloy Pump Drive Tube
  • Heavy Duty Needle Bearing
  • Between Stator and Turbine
  • Furnace Brazed Turbine
  • Dual Pattern Drive Lugs
  • New Turbine Hub
  • New Springs/Rollers In Stator
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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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High Energy Hydraulic Flat Lifter Chevrolet SBC, BBC, and 194-292/200-262 V6.

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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$44.99
Product Features:
  • Replacement Gasket Set For PN[4242]
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Mr. Gasket – Timing Cover Seal (Part No.17)

Timing Cover Seal

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$35.99
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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Performance Engines Brands You Can Trust For Your GMC K15/K1500 Pickup

8 trusted brands of Performance Engines line our shelves, ready to help keep your GMC K15/K1500 Pickup 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 GMC K15/K1500 Pickup span several categories. Some of the highest-rated B & M Performance Engines that will fit your GMC K15/K1500 Pickup are:
Tork Master 3000
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Tork Master 3000
Performance Torque Converters

Most Purchased GMC K15/K1500 Pickup 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 GMC K15/K1500 Pickup. 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
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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 GMC K15/K1500 Pickup Performance Engines

What are the most purchased Performance Engines for the GMC K15/K1500 Pickup?

Out of 225 Performance Engines for the GMC K15/K1500 Pickup, 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
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Cylinder Head Gasket: Multi-Layered Steel, Without Head Bolts
Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gaskets
Bolt Kit Intake Hex Head
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Bolt Kit Intake Hex Head
Performance Intake Manifold Hardware

What are the top-rated GMC K15/K1500 Pickup Performance Engines?

Top-rated Performance Engines for your GMC K15/K1500 Pickup 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
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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 ”
High Energy Timing Set
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High Energy Timing Set
“Great replacement”