Pontiac GTO Performance Engines

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If you’re in search of Pontiac GTO Performance Engines aftermarket or OEM parts, consider your search over! Advance Auto Parts carries 116 Performance Engines from top brands with prices ranging from $10.99 to $1,870.00.

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

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

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Essential Pontiac GTO Performance Engines

Mr. Gasket – Water Neck (Part No.2557)

Water Neck

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$32.49
Precision die cast, these water necks 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:
  • Complete with o-rings and mounting bolts
  • Features an o-ring style seal to prevent water leaks
  • Chrome plated
  • 1/2″ NPT port can be used for various coolant temp related sensors or switches
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B & M – Torque Converter, Holeshot 3000 (Part No.70421)

Torque Converter, Holeshot 3000

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$921.99
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 – 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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$1365.99
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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Edelbrock – Performer Intake Manifold for 1965-79 Pontiac 326-455 Non-EGR, Polished Finish (Part No.21561)

Performer Intake Manifold for 1965-79 Pontiac 326-455 Non-EGR, Polished Finish

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$754.99
Product Features:
  • Idle-5500 RPM Range
  • Dual Plane Type-4150 Style Flange
  • 5.5 in. Front Height, 6.05 in. Center Height, 6.6 in. Rear Height
  • Polished Finish
  • Non-EGR
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Mr. Gasket – Ls1 Late Thermostat (Part No.6367)

Ls1 Late Thermostat

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$37.99
Designed to open at 160 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 160 degrees
  • High flow design for performance applications
  • Includes rubber o-ring seal/gasket
  • Incorporates pressure relief valve
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Edelbrock – RPM-Link Adjustable True-Roller Timing Chain Set (Part No.7343)

RPM-Link Adjustable True-Roller Timing Chain Set

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$203.99
Edelbrock part #7343 RPM-Link adjustable true-roller timing chain Set now, you can dial-in your camshaft with ease with our RPM-Link Roller Timing Chain Set. RPM-Link timing chain bolt onto your engine just like any other timing chain set, so there’s no m

Product Features:
  • Keyway Adjustable
  • Single Roller Timing Chain Type
  • Induction Hardened Billet Steel Material
  • No Machining Required
  • No Special Offset Bushings Needed For Installation
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Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 224/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit (Part No.CL12-242-2)

Xtreme Energy 224/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit

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$305.99
SMALL BLOCK CHEVY HYDRAULIC CAM AND LIFTER KIT – Xtreme Energy: Great for street machines, largest cam for stock converter, better with 2000 stall.

Product Features:
  • Cam and lifter kit for Small Block Chevy engines
  • CL-Kit includes cam, lifters, assembly lube, instructions and decals
  • HYDRAULIC – Xtreme Energy: Great for street machines, largest cam for stock converter, better with 2000 stall.
  • 268/280 Advertised Duration, 224/230 Duration @ .050″, .477″/.480″ Lift, 110 Lobe Separation
  • Valve spring upgrade required
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Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 240/246 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.51-225-4)

Xtreme Energy 240/246 Hydraulic Flat Cam

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$298.99
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 – Gskt Valve Cover (Part No.576)

Gskt Valve Cover

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$43.49
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.

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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Competition Cams – Valve Seals, O-Ring 11/32" 1 St (Part No.501-16)

Valve Seals, O-Ring 11/32" 1 St

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$223.99
VALVE SEALS, O-RING 11/32″ 1 ST
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Edelbrock – Water Pump for GM LS Victor Pro (Clockwise Rotation) (Part No.8895)

Water Pump for GM LS Victor Pro (Clockwise Rotation)

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$551.99
Edelbrock #8895 Water Pump GM gen III ls1 & gen iv ls engines insert style ideal to prevent overheating in street rods and street machines, as well as in tow rigs and motorhomes. Using state-of-the-art racing technology, Edelbrock has designed these “supe

Product Features:
  • Standard Impeller Rotation
  • 0.750 in. Pilot Shaft
  • 0.750 in. Ball/Ball Bearing
  • 6.00 in. Block To Hub Height
  • Natural Finish
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FEL-PRO Performance – Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 12 Piece Set (Part No.1233)

Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 12 Piece Set

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$34.99
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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NOS/Nitrous Oxide Systems – LS2 Injector Plate (Part No.13435NOS)

LS2 Injector Plate

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$459.99
Assure a steady, precise metered flow of nitrous and fuel for reliability. Backed with years of laboratory research, as well as dyno and drag strip testing. NOS Injector Plates are available for those who want to build their own system or upgrade their current nitrous system without having to go through the expense of a new complete system. Unless specified, NOS Injector plates incorporate a low profile 1/2 inch thick design and are constructed of solid billet or die cast aluminum with a durable black finish. Included are all applicable gaskets, studs, jets and plumbing.

Product Features:
  • Convert Existing Nitrous Kit To New Technology
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FEL-PRO Performance – Performance Cylinder Head Gasket (Part No.1016)

Performance Cylinder Head Gasket

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$54.99
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 – Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16) (Part No.9724)

Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16)

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$106.99
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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Competition Cams – Steel Retainers, 1.055" For Ls Beehive 1 St (Part No.774-16)

Steel Retainers, 1.055" For Ls Beehive 1 St

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$85.99
This 7° steel retainer for GM Gen III applications with #26915 or #26918 Beehive Valve Springs is precision machined from 4140 chromemoly steel and finished in black oxide. This precision retainer is specifically designed for positive location when combined with COMP Cams high-quality valve springs.

Product Features:
  • 7° angle retainers for 1.055″ diameter valve springs, stock diameter valve stems
  • O.D. – 1.030″, Step 1 – .640″
  • Precision machined from 4140 chromemoly steel and finished in black oxide
  • Designed for positive location when combined with COMP Cams high-quality valve springs
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FEL-PRO Performance – PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET (Part No.1814)

PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET

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$30.49
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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Competition Cams – Ls Series Valve Train Upgrade Kit With Springs Retainers & Pushrods 1 Ea (Part No.54100)

Ls Series Valve Train Upgrade Kit With Springs Retainers & Pushrods 1 Ea

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$719.99
COMP Cams GM LS Series RPM Valve Train Upgrade Kits replace stock valve train components for more usable horsepower and a higher rpm operating range. This kit includes Hi-Tech Pushrods, Beehive Valve Springs and Titanium Retainers.

Product Features:
  • For GM LS series applications
  • includes Hi-Tech Pushrods, Beehive Valve Springs and Titanium Retainers
  • Replaces stock valve train components for more usable horsepower and higher rpm range
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Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Sure-Lock Rocker Arm Nuts (Part No.920G)

Ultra Seal: Sure-Lock Rocker Arm Nuts

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$75.99
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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Performance Engines Brands You Can Trust For Your Pontiac GTO

6 trusted brands of Performance Engines line our shelves, ready to help keep your Pontiac GTO running smooth. Below are some of the most popular brands and their top Performance Engines offerings:

Popular Competition Cams Performance Engines

Competition Cams products for the Pontiac GTO span several categories. Some of the highest-rated Competition Cams Performance Engines that will fit your Pontiac GTO are:
Valve Seals, O-Ring 11/32" 1 St
from $223.99
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Valve Seals, O-Ring 11/32" 1 St
Performance Engine Valve Stem Seal Sets
Big Mutha' Thumpr 243/257 Hydraulic Flat Cam/Lifter Kit
from $914.99
(13)
Big Mutha’ Thumpr 243/257 Hydraulic Flat Cam/Lifter Kit
Performance Engine Camshaft and Lifter Kits
High Energy/Marine 218/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam/Lifter Kit
from $898.99
(1)
High Energy/Marine 218/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam/Lifter Kit
Performance Engine Camshaft and Lifter Kits

Top Pontiac GTO Performance Engines from Competition Cams

Your Pontiac GTO will be purring again thanks to Competition Cams brand Performance Engines available for online order or in-store pick up. Popular Competition Cams parts include:
XFI XE-R 224/230 Hydraulic Roller Cam
from $541.99
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XFI XE-R 224/230 Hydraulic Roller Cam
Performance Engine Camshafts

Most Purchased Pontiac GTO 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 Pontiac GTO. Here are the Mr. Gasket Performance Engines Advanced Auto customers buy the most:
High Performance Thermostat
from $32.49
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High Performance Thermostat
Performance Engine Coolant Thermostats
XFI XE-R 232/234 Hydraulic Roller Cam
from $541.99
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XFI XE-R 232/234 Hydraulic Roller Cam
Performance Engine Camshafts
Performance Torque Converter for GM TH400, 350, & 375 Transmissions
from $337.99
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Performance Torque Converter for GM TH400, 350, & 375 Transmissions
Performance Torque Converters

FAQs for Pontiac GTO Performance Engines

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

Out of 116 Performance Engines for the Pontiac GTO, the most popular in our inventory are:
High Performance Thermostat
from $32.49
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High Performance Thermostat
Performance Engine Coolant Thermostats
Water Neck
from $32.49
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Water Neck
Performance Water Outlets
Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 12 Piece Set
from $34.99
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Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 12 Piece Set
Performance Engine Intake Manifold Gaskets

What are the top-rated Pontiac GTO Performance Engines?

Top-rated Performance Engines for your Pontiac GTO based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Tork Master 3000
from $562.99
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Tork Master 3000
“good parts and very strong”
Tork Master 2000: Value-Priced Street Performance Torque Converter
from $459.99
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Tork Master 2000: Value-Priced Street Performance Torque Converter
“would not reccomend to anyone”