Pontiac Firebird Performance Engines

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If you’re in search of Pontiac Firebird Performance Engines aftermarket or OEM parts, consider your search over! Advance Auto Parts carries 458 Performance Engines from top brands with prices ranging from $7.99 to $1,214.00.

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

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.

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Essential Pontiac Firebird Performance Engines

Competition Cams – Cam Button, Chevy Small Block & 90 Degree V6 Polymer Material (Part No.202)

Cam Button, Chevy Small Block & 90 Degree V6 Polymer Material

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$15.99
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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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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Mr. Gasket – High Performance Thermostat – 160 Degree Brass & Copper (Part No.4363)

High Performance Thermostat - 160 Degree Brass & Copper

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$29.99
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 160 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 – Raised 1 Piece Guide Plate For Chevrolet Small Block With 5/16" Pushrod 7/16" Stud (Part No.4800-1)

Raised 1 Piece Guide Plate For Chevrolet Small Block With 5/16" Pushrod 7/16" Stud

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$8.99
Raised 1 Piece Guide Plate For Chevrolet Small Block With 5/16" Pushrod 7/16" Stud

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

Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit

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$37.99
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 – Bolt Water Pump (Part No.4996)

Bolt Water Pump

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$42.99
This Mr. Gasket Water Pump Bolt Set includes chrome plated grade 5 hex head fasteners and AN style washers to install the water pump on your small block Chevrolet with the short style water pump. AN washers have no exposed shoulder which offers a professional appearance. Includes one 3/8 inch-16 x 2-1/2 bolt, three 3/8 inch-16 x 1-3/4 inch bolts, and four 3/8 inch AN washers.

Product Features:
  • Chrome plated
  • Grade 5
  • AN washers with no exposed shoulder for a professional appearance
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Mr. Gasket – Cam Change Gaskets (Part No.4406)

Cam Change Gaskets

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$74.99
If you want to update just your camshaft and aren’t doing a complete engine overhaul, this kit contains all the gaskets needed to change out your camshaft. That way you don’t have to buy a complete gasket kit just to change the cam, but still can replace all the gaskets you should in the process.

Product Features:
  • Contains all the gaskets needed to change out your camshaft
  • Fuel Injector O-Ring Not Included
  • Meets Performance Standards
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FEL-PRO Performance – Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 2 Piece Set (Part No.1270)

Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 2 Piece Set

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$34.99
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

Product Features:
  • Fel-Pro performance intake manifold gaskets have been tested with virtually all aftermarket cylinder head and intake manifold combinations.
  • No exhaust crossover openings or blocking shields
  • Embossed steel core laminate w/coating
  • Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.
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B & M – Tork Master 3000 (Part No.20402)

Tork Master 3000

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$562.99
Torque Converter – Tork Master 3000 for GM 1965 to 1991 TH400, 425, 375 and 1968 to 1981 TH350, 375B (not 350C) APPLICATION: Tork Master 3000 for GM 1965 to 1991 TH400, 425, 375 and 1968 to 1981 TH350, 375B (not 350C) The Tork Master is B&M’s lowest cost performance torque converter. The Tork Master is an excellent all-around performance street converter. The best ‘value priced’ street converters available, Tork Master converters come with a new precision pump drive tube and all are pressure tested and fully balanced. The Tork Master torque converter is not recommended for big block or supercharged applications. New allow steel pump drive tube. Needle thrust bearing when factory equipped. New thrust washer between turbine and cover when required.

Product Features:
  • New Precision Pump Drive Tube
  • Pressure Tested
  • Fully Balanced
  • Needle Thrust Bearing
  • New Thrust Washer
  • Washer Between Turbine and Cover
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Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 218/224 Hydraulic Roller Cam For Gm Lt1/Lt4 (Part No.07-502-8)

Xtreme Energy 218/224 Hydraulic Roller Cam For Gm Lt1/Lt4

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$611.99
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 drivability and creature comforts, the Xtreme Energy grind family offers gains in torque and horsepower while still delivering adequate vacuum for power brakes and other vacuum dependent accessories. Xtreme Energy camshafts work great in carbureted applications, but offer the best performance with aftermarket intake manifolds, lower gear ratios, headers and free flowing exhaust.

Product Features:
  • 1500-5500 Operating RPM Range
  • Hydraulic roller, OE roller
  • 1992-94 LT1 must re-use original dowel pin or cut new pin to correct length
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Competition Cams – VALVE SEALS, 11/32" TEFLON 1 ST (Part No.503-16)

VALVE SEALS, 11/32" TEFLON 1 ST

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$223.99
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 11/32″ 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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Edelbrock – Intake Manifold replacement runner to base gaskets (Part No.6942)

Intake Manifold replacement runner to base gaskets

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$21.99


Product Features:
  • Replacement Gasket For PN[3789] Edelbrock Intake
  • One Gasket Only
  • Goes Between Base pn[3785] And Top PN[3789]
  • Also Included in Base PN[3789]
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Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Harmonic Balancer Bolt/Washer Kit (Part No.945G)

Ultra Seal: Harmonic Balancer Bolt/Washer Kit

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$15.49
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:
  • Has A Zinc Dichromate Finish
  • Made Of High Quality Grade 8 Steel
  • Has A Tall Hex Head To Prevent Wrench Slipping Off
  • Extra Thick Parallel Ground Washer
  • Washer Provides More Accurate And Uniform Torque
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Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 218/224 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit (Part No.CL51-222-4)

Xtreme Energy 218/224 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit

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$403.99
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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Competition Cams – Tool Steel 10 Degree Retainer Set Of 16 For All Valves With 1.250" O.D. Springs (Part No.1750-16)

Tool Steel 10 Degree Retainer Set Of 16 For All Valves With 1.250" O.D. Springs

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$272.99
Tool Steel 10 Degree Retainer Set Of 16 For All Valves With 1.250" O.D. Springs

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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Competition Cams – Reduced Travel OE-Style Hydraulic Roller Lifter for ’87+ SBC, LT/LS and V6 (Part No.875-1)

Reduced Travel OE-Style Hydraulic Roller Lifter for '87+ SBC, LT/LS and V6

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$39.99
Reduced Travel OE-Style Hydraulic Roller Lifter for ’87+ SBC, LT/LS and V6

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

Pushrod Set for S/B Chevy

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$214.99
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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FEL-PRO Performance – PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET (Part No.1886)

PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET

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$63.99
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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Mr. Gasket – Intake Bolt Kit (Part No.5003)

Intake Bolt Kit

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$89.99
Finish your custom engine job with these show quality grade 5 chromed 12-point bolts, includes AN washers which have no exposed shoulder for a professional appearance. Includes (12) 3/8-16 x 1 inch bolts with (12) 3/8 inch AN washers.

Product Features:
  • Chrome plated
  • Grade 8
  • 12-point head
  • AN washers with no exposed shoulder for a professional appearance
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Competition Cams – High Energy Timing Set for ’62-’77 B.O.P. 198-231 V6 (Part No.3215)

High Energy Timing Set for '62-'77 B.O.P. 198-231 V6

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$49.99
High Energy Timing Set for ’62-’77 B.O.P. 198-231 V6

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 – RPM Small-Block Chevy Cylinder Head SBC 70cc Hydraulic Flat Tappet Cam (Part No.60759)

RPM Small-Block Chevy Cylinder Head SBC 70cc Hydraulic Flat Tappet Cam

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$1065.99
Product Features:
  • 50-State Street Legal Aluminum Cylinder Head
  • Out-of-the-Box Bolt-On Performance
  • 70cc Combustion Chambers Improve Performance
  • Retain Stock Compression Ratio
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Mr. Gasket – Cam Bolt Lock Plate Kit (Part No.948G)

Cam Bolt Lock Plate Kit

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$21.49
Mr. Gasket cam locking plates feature a steel retainer plate designed to secure the cam gear bolts from coming loose and backing out, preventing costly engine damage. Retainer plate fits under bolt heads allowing tabs to be bent against hex head flats creating a secure positive lock.

Product Features:
  • Black oxide finished steel
  • Includes (3) grade 5 bolts & locking plate
  • Fits Chevrolet Small and Big Block without OE roller cam
  • Tabs bend up around bolt head to secure
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Competition Cams – Rocker Arms, Ultra Gold Small Block Chevy 1.6 1 St (Part No.19002-16)

Rocker Arms, Ultra Gold Small Block Chevy 1.6 1 St

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$433.99
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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Performance Engines Brands You Can Trust For Your Pontiac Firebird

7 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 FEL-PRO Performance Performance Engines

FEL-PRO Performance products for the Pontiac Firebird span several categories. Some of the highest-rated FEL-PRO Performance Performance Engines that will fit your Pontiac Firebird 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
Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: Includes Sealer, 3 Piece Set
from $31.99
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Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: Includes Sealer, 3 Piece Set
Performance Engine Intake Manifold Gaskets

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 $29.99
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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 $35.49
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Ultra-Seal Intake Manifold Gasket with Silicone Beading
Performance Engine Intake Manifold Gaskets
High Performance Thermostat - 160 Degree Brass & Copper
from $29.99
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High Performance Thermostat – 160 Degree Brass & Copper
Performance Engine Coolant Thermostats

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
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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 $35.49
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Ultra-Seal Intake Manifold Gasket with Silicone Beading
Performance Engine Intake Manifold Gaskets
High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow
from $29.99
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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 458 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
Ultra Seal: Harmonic Balancer Bolt/Washer Kit
from $15.49
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Ultra Seal: Harmonic Balancer Bolt/Washer Kit
Performance Engine Harmonic Balancers
Intake Manifold Gasket for 1958-1986 Small-Block Chevy
from $28.99
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Intake Manifold Gasket for 1958-1986 Small-Block Chevy
Performance Engine Intake Manifold Gaskets

What are the top-rated Pontiac Firebird Performance Engines?

Top-rated Performance Engines for your Pontiac Firebird based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Performer Intake Manifold for 1955-86 Small-Block Chevy, Satin Finish
from $279.99
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Performer Intake Manifold for 1955-86 Small-Block Chevy, Satin Finish
“Get the matching carb, increased HP by 50 points”
TIMING SET, HIGH TECH SMALL BLOCK CHEVY 1 EA
from $83.99
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TIMING SET, HIGH TECH SMALL BLOCK CHEVY 1 EA
“No instructions but easy to figure out. A little hard to press fit everythinf together. It does the job though and my windows work like new.”