Pontiac Firebird Performance Engines

Your One-Stop Shop For Trusted Pontiac Firebird Performance Engines

If you’re in search of Pontiac Firebird Performance Engines aftermarket or OEM parts, consider your search over! Advance Auto Parts carries 154 Performance Engines from top brands with prices ranging from $7.99 to $1,301.99.

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

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

Essential Pontiac Firebird Performance Engines

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

Torque Converter, Nitrous Holeshot 3600

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$665.99
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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Mr. Gasket – Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.168)

Valve Cover Gasket Set

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$42.49
Mr. Gasket Performance Valve Cover Gaskets are high-density cork/rubber blend gaskets that use evenly sized cork particles distributed evenly throughout the rubber binder. The result is a compressible valve cover gasket without leak paths. These gaskets create a positive seal by controlled swelling of the gasket material when exposed to hot engine oil. Provides excellent flange sealing and durability. For original equipment replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track use.brbrThese gaskets are .187 inch thick. Fits Chevy 5.0, 5.7L Vortec V8 with center bolt valve covers.

Product Features:
  • Manufactured from high-density cork/rubber blend gasket material
  • Provides excellent sealing and durability
  • For OE replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track
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Weiand – Team G; Water Pump Spacer Kit (Part No.8207)

Team G; Water Pump Spacer Kit

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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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Spectre – Chevrolet Small Block V8 Harmonic Balancer Bolt Kit (Part No.4699)

Chevrolet Small Block V8 Harmonic Balancer Bolt Kit

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$7.99
Spectre’s Harmonic Balancer Bolt Kit is designed to fit Chevrolet Small Block 265-400 V8 engines. This grade 8 bolt is 2-1/2 inches long, and features a plated finish for corrosion resistance. This kit also includes a security lock washer.

Product Features:
  • Fits Chevrolet Small Block 265-400 V8 engines
  • Features a corrosion resistant plated finish
  • Gold iridite finish
  • Grade 8 bolt, 7/16 inch-20 by 2-1/2 inches
  • Includes security lock washer
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Competition Cams – Ultra-Gold ARC Rocker Set w/ 1.6 Ratio for Chevrolet Small Block w/ 3/8" Stud (Part No.19002-16)

Ultra-Gold ARC Rocker Set w/ 1.6 Ratio for Chevrolet Small Block w/ 3/8" Stud

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$412.99
These COMP Cams Ultra-Gold Aluminum Roller Rocker Arms with a 3/8″ stud diameter and 1.6 ratio are designed for Chevrolet V8 265-400 applications. The new modern design features of these Ultra-Gold Rockers are proven to withstand extremely aggressive spring pressure and valve lift. Designed specifically for high performance street and race engines, the Ultra-Gold Aluminum Rocker Arms are precision CNC-machined to strict tolerances. Developed to meet the demands of professional engine builders, these rockers include features never before possible in an aluminum rocker arm.

Product Features:
  • CNC-machined, lightweight design removes weight and yields unrivaled quality and ratio accuracy
  • Designed for high performance street and race engines
  • Precision-sorted trunion bearings withstand elevated valve spring pressure and valve lift
  • Additional clearance, up to 1.650″ O.D. valve spring
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FEL-PRO Performance – Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 1 Piece (Part No.1257)

Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 1 Piece

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$26.49
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

Product Features:
  • DESIGNED FOR IMPERFECT SEALING SURFACES — Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment to help seal imperfect sealing surfaces
  • SEALING TECHNOLOGIES — Exclusive sealing innovations and technologies with proprietary materials and unique design features to ensure a superior seal for your repair
  • ENGINEERING EXPERTISE — Parts are designed, reviewed, validated and approved by Fel-Pro engineers through rigorous research and development
  • REAL-WORLD TESTED — Parts are tested on-vehicle and validated to ensure optimal performance on the road
  • EVERY PART FOR THE REPAIR — Fel-Pro gasket sets include every part needed for the repair unless otherwise noted
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Competition Cams – CAM & LIFTER KIT, SBC 260H HIGH ENERGY HYD 1 KT (Part No.CL12-206-2)

CAM & LIFTER KIT, SBC 260H HIGH ENERGY HYD 1 KT

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$323.99
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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Holley – Avenger; Airfoil Kit (Part No.120-140)

Avenger; Airfoil Kit

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$126.99
Talk about a smooth operator, this Holley airfoil kit easily adapts to the stock GM throttle body on Chevrolet 5.7L TPI and LT1 engines used on Camaros and Firebirds. It acts to smooth out and minimize the turbulence of the incoming flow of air into the throttle body. The September, 2002 edition of GM high-tech performance magazine reported a 5.8 horsepower increase after installing this Holley airfoil kit on a stock 1994 Camaro Z28 LT1. Installation is easy; simply snap it into place in the mouth of the throttle body and it’s ready to work. Made from space age elastomer, the Holley airfoil will perform effectively and unobtrusively for years.

Product Features:
  • Smoothes and Minimizes Turbulence
  • Increased Airflow
  • Creates More Horsepower
  • Easy Installation
  • Made From Space Age Elastomer
  • Effective And Unobtrusive
  • Long Lasting
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Competition Cams – Set of 16 Single Springs w/ 1.254" O.D., 1.254" I.D., 1.700" Installed Height (Part No.981-16)

Set of 16 Single Springs w/ 1.254" O.D., 1.254" I.D., 1.700" Installed Height

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$126.99
Single Outer Valve Springs from COMP Cams allow you to build the perfect spring assembly for your application. The valve spring creation process is far more involved than most people realize. Selecting the right metal stock and creating the best design is not done by chance. COMP Cams has developed a process that creates the highest quality valve spring available. The result is a product that meets and exceeds the expectations of today’s engine builders and racers.

Product Features:
  • Seat pressure: 105 lbs. @ 1.700″, Open Pressure: 273 lbs. @ 1.250″
  • O.D.: 1.254″, I.D.: .880″
  • Single valve springs with damper
  • Approximately .490″ max lift at recommended installed height
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Edelbrock – Performer-Plus Camshaft Kit for Buick 231-252 V6 Even Fire (Part No.5487)

Performer-Plus Camshaft Kit for Buick 231-252 V6 Even Fire

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$367.99


Product Features:
  • Designed for Optimum Torque and Acceleration
  • Maximum Performance From Idle through Mid-Range
  • Matched To Performer Intake PN[5486]
  • 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 – Lts Throttle Cable Brkt Chev (Part No.9885)

Lts Throttle Cable Brkt Chev

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$14.99
The throttle cable bracket is designed for small block Chevy engines thru 1979 and is to be used in conjunction with the kick down cable Pn9886 for the Turbo 350 transmission. The throttle cable bracket mounts on the intake manifold and will hold cables with round or square mounts. It has a 2 inch adjustable range and is finished off in a beautiful chrome plating.

Product Features:
  • 2 in. adjustable range
  • Includes necessary hardware
  • Chrome plated
  • Individually packaged
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Edelbrock – Performer Pontiac Cylinder Head 72cc Hydraulic Flat Tapped Camshaft (Part No.60579)

Performer Pontiac Cylinder Head 72cc Hydraulic Flat Tapped Camshaft

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$1301.99
Product Features:
  • For Professional Cylinder Head Porter
  • 72cc Chamber Size
  • As-Cast Casting Has Small Ports And Chambers
  • Max Valve Size is 2.11 Int and 1.66 Exh
  • 14-Degree Valve Angle
  • Enough Wall Thickness For CNC Machining
  • Seats and Manganese-Bronze Guides Included
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Mr. Gasket – Water Neck (Part No.2667)

Water Neck

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$24.99
Precision die-cast, these water necks or thermostat housings 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:
  • Chrome plated
  • Features an O-Ring style seal to prevent water leaks
  • Includes O-Rings andmounting bolts
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Mr. Gasket – Intake Manifold Bolts (Part No.6091)

Intake Manifold Bolts

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$32.09
These special Grade 8 intake manifold bolts feature a 12-point smaller-than-standard head and flange, and include special extra thick flat washers for optimum clamping pressures. They’re ideal for use where space is minimal, typical on larger runner race manifolds. These bolts and washers are bright zinc plated for protection and good looks.

Product Features:
  • Features 12-point Smaller-than-standard Bolt Head
  • Thick Flat Washers Distribute Optimum Clamp Load
  • Ideal Use Where Space Is Minimal On Race Manifolds
  • Bolts And Washers Zinc Plated For Protection
  • Zinc Plated For Protection
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Mr. Gasket – Rear Main Seal Gasket (Part No.1960)

Rear Main Seal Gasket

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$23.99
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 Series Retainer (Qty 16) (Part No.9724)

Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16)

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$100.99
Product Features:
  • Use W/ Valve Springs Part #5822, 5882, 5896, 5872, 5867, 5812, 5857
  • Set of 16
  • 1.50 in. Outside Diameter
  • Steel Material
  • Black Oxide Finish
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Mr. Gasket – Timing Cover Gasket Set (Part No.90)

Timing Cover Gasket Set

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$21.99
Mr. Gasket Performance Timing Cover Gaskets are high-density cork/rubber blend gaskets that use evenly sized cork particles distributed evenly throughout the rubber binder. The result is a compressible gasket without leak paths. These gaskets create a positive seal by controlled swelling of the gasket material when exposed to hot engine oil. Provides excellent flange sealing and durability. For original equipment replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track use.

Product Features:
  • Manufactured from high-density cork/rubber blend gasket material
  • Provides excellent sealing and durability
  • For OE replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track use
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FEL-PRO Performance – Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts (Part No.1025)

Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts

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$72.99
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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Edelbrock – Street Tunnel Ram Small Block Chevy Intake Manifold (Part No.7110)

Street Tunnel Ram Small Block Chevy Intake Manifold

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$631.99
For 3500 to 7500 PRM. Use where low-end torque is not a prime factor. Great for engines with slightly modified heads. HEI ignition will not clear manifold. Street machines, street rods, pro-street and marine.

Product Features:
  • For 3500 to 7500 RPM
  • Use Where Low-End Torque is Not a Prime Factor
  • Great For Engines w/Slightly Modified Heads
  • Top Has Vacuum Outlet for Power Brakes
  • Will Accept Forward and Sideways Mounted Carbs
  • Carburetor Center-to-Center Dimensions 8.875 in
  • HEI Ignition Will Not Clear Manifold
  • For Street Mach.; Street Rods; Pro-Street; Marine
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Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 218/224 Hydraulic Flat Cam for Oldsmobile 260-455 (Part No.42-222-4)

Xtreme Energy 218/224 Hydraulic Flat Cam for Oldsmobile 260-455

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$548.99
Featuring a quicker valve opening, the Xtreme Energy camshaft profile provides increased responsiveness and more area under the lift curve than older, slower grinds. Designed to increase performance without sacrificing driveability and creature comforts,

Product Features:
  • Excellent performance in street carbureted applications.
  • More vacuum allows an increase in duration for improved performance and assists power brakes.
  • Quicker opening lobe profiles deliver increased responsiveness and more area under the lift curve.
  • Best performance with aftermarket intake manifolds, headers, lower gear ratios etc.
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Mr. Gasket – Tstat (Part No.6368)

Tstat

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$31.99
Designed to open at 180 degrees every time, regardless of engine rpm, and it’s high-flow design and brass and copper construction eliminate the damaging effects of cycling when you’re stuck in stop-and-go traffic. It includes the rubber gasket and has a pressure relief valve.

Product Features:
  • Opens sooner than stock at 180 degrees
  • High flow design for performance applications
  • Includes rubber o-ring seal/gasket
  • Incorporates pressure relief valve
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Mr. Gasket – Oilpangasketset (Part No.6665G)

Oilpangasketset

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$60.29
This high quality 1-piece molded rubber oil pan gasket can help stop those annoying leaks. This gasket is for original equipment replacement, high performance drag race and oval track use.

Product Features:
  • Replaces GM # 12612350
  • Does Not Fit OEM Dry Sump Engines
  • Prevents Over tightening
  • Prevents Torque Loss
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Edelbrock – Pushrod Set for S/B Chevy (Part No.9646)

Pushrod Set for S/B Chevy

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$203.99
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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Edelbrock – Performer-Link Adjustable True-Roller Timing Chain Set (Part No.7801)

Performer-Link Adjustable True-Roller Timing Chain Set

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$80.99


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
  • For OEM Hydraulic Roller Lifter Cams Only
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Edelbrock – Performer-Link Adjustable True-Roller Timing Chain Set (Part No.7802)

Performer-Link Adjustable True-Roller Timing Chain Set

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$37.99


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
  • 50 State Street Legal
  • Not for OEM Hydraulic Roller-Lifter Camshaft Eng.
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Performance Engines Brands You Can Trust For Your Pontiac Firebird

8 trusted brands of Performance Engines line our shelves, ready to help keep your Pontiac Firebird 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 Pontiac Firebird span several categories. Some of the highest-rated B & M Performance Engines that will fit your Pontiac Firebird are:
Tork Master 2400
from $339.99
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Tork Master 2400
Performance Torque Converters

Top Pontiac Firebird Performance Engines from Mr. Gasket

Your Pontiac Firebird 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:
High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow
from $26.99
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High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow
Performance Engine Coolant Thermostats
Ultra-Seal Intake Manifold Gasket with Silicone Beading
from $31.99
(18)
Ultra-Seal Intake Manifold Gasket with Silicone Beading
Performance Engine Intake Manifold Gaskets
Intake Manifold Bolts
from $32.09
(5)
Intake Manifold Bolts
Performance Intake Manifold Hardware

Most Purchased Pontiac Firebird 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 Pontiac Firebird. 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
Ultra-Seal Intake Manifold Gasket with Silicone Beading
from $31.99
(18)
Ultra-Seal Intake Manifold Gasket with Silicone Beading
Performance Engine Intake Manifold Gaskets
High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow
from $26.99
(20)
High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow
Performance Engine Coolant Thermostats

FAQs for Pontiac Firebird Performance Engines

What are the most purchased Performance Engines for the Pontiac Firebird?

Out of 154 Performance Engines for the Pontiac Firebird, 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
Intake Manifold Gasket for 1958-1986 Small-Block Chevy
from $26.99
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Intake Manifold Gasket for 1958-1986 Small-Block Chevy
Performance Engine Intake Manifold Gaskets
Cylinder Head Gasket: Multi-Layered Steel, Without Head Bolts
from $39.49
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Cylinder Head Gasket: Multi-Layered Steel, Without Head Bolts
Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gaskets

What are the top-rated Pontiac Firebird Performance Engines?

Top-rated Performance Engines for your Pontiac Firebird based on customer reviews/ratings are:
VALVE SPRING KIT, FOR LS 1.310" BEEHIVE 1 KT
from $592.99
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VALVE SPRING KIT, FOR LS 1.310" BEEHIVE 1 KT
“OKAY”
Action Plus Water Pumps
from $215.99
(3)
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”
Performer-Link Adjustable True-Roller Timing Chain Set
from $62.99
(3)
Performer-Link Adjustable True-Roller Timing Chain Set
“Bolted right on, instructions were spot on. Great purchase. Hard to go wrong with an Edelbrock company product”