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Melling Replacement Hydraulic Lifters

Melling replacement hydraulic lifters are perfect for when you're ready to freshen up your engine. Melling has designed these lifters to be within factory tolerances for the perfect fit. They are affordable and available as flat or roller lifters.

4.18 out of 5 stars ( 38 )

$11.99

$17.99

Summit Racing™ Timing Covers

Why cover up your timing set with a plain-Jane stock timing cover, when you can bolt on one of these Summit Racing™ timing covers? They offer an outstanding package with features like a durable finish and heavy stamped steel or aluminum construction. To make your life easy, they're designed to fit with most timing chains and under-the-cover gear drives. The covers are available with bolts, gaskets, a seal, and a timing pointer, or without the hardware for those of you who want to put together your own combination. Choose the finish you prefer and order the timing cover to fit your particular make and model.

3.6 out of 5 stars ( 126 )

$16.99

$19.99

COMP Cams Cam Buttons

Because all roller cam lobes are ground flat instead of tapered, like hydraulic or solid cams, COMP Cams provides a means of holding the cam back to the rear of the engine. Their cam buttons ride between the front of the timing gear and the back of the front cover and can be shimmed for proper endplay of the cam. COMP Cams makes solid nylon buttons and roller bearing thrust buttons for the ultimate in performance.

4.56 out of 5 stars ( 109 )

$15.95

$20.95

COMP Cams Cam Lock Plates

COMP Cams cam lock plates will keep your cam installed in the right position. Most locking plates come with Grade 8 bolts and have a black oxide finish.

4.75 out of 5 stars ( 64 )

$10.95

Summit Racing™ Rocker Arm Studs

These Summit Racing™ arm stud kits are made of alloy tool steel. They're roll-threaded, heat-treated, and have a black oxide corrosion-resistant finish. They feature larger radius stud fillets for extra strength, and they're designed for use with or without guideplates.

4.38 out of 5 stars ( 32 )

$13.99

$14.99

Pioneer Rocker Arm Studs

Pioneer offers these OEM replacement rocker arm studs for a variety of applications. They're machined from high-quality alloy steel for strength and reliability. The studs are available in various lengths and thread sizes for direct fitment on specific cylinder heads.

4.58 out of 5 stars ( 40 )

$22.99

Sealed Power Hydraulic Lifters

Sealed Power hydraulic lifters are precision-manufactured to maintain precise valve timing under all operating conditions. A patented constant orifice metering valve provides precise oil metering to the overhead valvetrain, and longer plungers or pistons provide increased bearing surfaces, resulting in longer lifter life. Their check valves are lightweight flat discs, allowing for higher speeds and more uniform operation than competitive lifters.

4.31 out of 5 stars ( 52 )

$10.99

Summit Racing™ Pushrod Guideplates

You need guideplates to keep your pushrods from deflecting under high-rpm conditions. That's just what our Summit Racing™ guideplate sets do--and for less than what some guys charge for theirs.

4.35 out of 5 stars ( 46 )

$15.99

ARP Timing Cover Bolt Kits

Securing your timing cover is easier than ever with ARP timing cover bolt kits. You can choose between polished stainless steel and chromoly black oxide finishes. They are available in your choice of standard hex or compact 12-point style heads, and washers are included.

3.7 out of 5 stars ( 229 )

$11.99

$17.99

Dart Adjustable Pushrod Guideplates

These Dart adjustable pushrod guideplates are designed to give you the extra flexibility in alignment that you need for cylinder heads with different spacing. They are manufactured from durable steel and install easily with no modifications.

4.83 out of 5 stars ( 18 )

$10.18

Summit Racing™ Standard Timing Sets

Summit Racing™ offers standard timing sets in a variety of styles, including link belt, roller and non-roller. Accurate timing and long life are among the many strong points of these timing chain and gear replacement assemblies. They're available for hundreds of model-specific and engine-specific applications. An iron cam gear and steel crank gear are included with each set.

4.59 out of 5 stars ( 64 )

$19.99

Howards Cams Camshaft Thrust Buttons

Howards Cams camshaft thrust buttons are designed to control cam endplay. Excessive cam play can cause inaccurate ignition timing and premature timing chain wear. These cam thrust buttons simply push into the front of the cam gear.

4.0 out of 5 stars ( 2 )

$12.99

Cloyes Cam Buttons

Cloyes cam buttons help prevent your cam from walking. They also provide a good anti-friction surface. You can count on Cloyes for quality parts.

5.0 out of 5 stars ( 4 )

$19.99

COMP Cams Degree Bushings

Using COMP Cams offset bushings is the simplest way to change the degree of a camshaft in relation to the crankshaft. These bushings offer accurate positioning of the cam because of their precise manufacturing.

4.57 out of 5 stars ( 14 )

$17.95

$20.95

Melling Pushrods

Melling OEM replacement pushrods are perfect for stock rebuild or mild performance applications where open spring pressures do not exceed 300 lbs. They're manufactured from steel tubing and work well with factory or aftermarket rocker arms. These units are available in a wide range of lengths and other options for fitment on countless makes and models. When you're replacing your valvetrain components, trust Melling pushrods to keep your engine running smoothly.

4.52 out of 5 stars ( 75 )

$11.99

$13.99

Edelbrock Rocker Arm Stud Bolt Kits

Edelbrock rocker arm stud bolt kits are designed for use with the Edelbrock Performer and RPM small block Chevy and Ford cylinder head applications. These screw-in style rocker arm stud bolts are manufactured from high-quality material for strength and durability and run in straight and true to offer nothing less than positive seating.

4.7 out of 5 stars ( 23 )

$18.95

$23.95

Howards Cams Roller Cam Thrust Buttons

Howards Cams roller cam thrust buttons feature a full needle bearing design. These roller cam thrust buttons maintain proper cam endplay, preventing inaccurate timing and premature timing chain stretch. Howards Cams roller cam thrust buttons are a must for roller cam applications.

4.7 out of 5 stars ( 10 )

$11.99

Engine Works Timing Covers

Engine Works offers timing covers in a variety of styles for many Chevy and Ford engine applications. The one- or two-piece covers are available in stamped steel or diecast aluminum—in multiple finishes. These replacements are essential in protecting the timing belt, timing chain, or cam belt of your vehicle from road debris, grime, and gravel. Order the model recommended for your ride.

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$23.71

COMP Cams Roller Lifter Link Bars

COMP Cams roller lifter link bars are designed to replace your worn or damaged link bars, when fitted to COMP Cams roller lifters. They are precision-crafted from stainless steel and wear-coated for a long life in all applications.

5.0 out of 5 stars ( 1 )

$14.95

COMP Cams Performance Series Solid Lifters

COMP Cams Performance Series solid lifters are specifically designed for high-end street and race applications. They feature a precision-ground crown radius and surface finish to promote performance camshaft compatibility and high-rpm durability. The lightweight design and premium one-piece pushrod seat provide an extended rpm range, and their accurately located oil band yields a consistent, properly metered oil flow.

4.65 out of 5 stars ( 23 )

$16.95

COMP Cams Thrust Bearings and Wear Plates

Stress placed on cams and timing sets in today's racing engines produces a weak area at the front of the block. COMP Cams solved the problem with their moly-coated wear plates and thrust bearings. They are a must for all Chevy big block engines. The thrust bearings are a one-piece encapsulated design for the Chevys and a 3-piece design for Fords.

4.84 out of 5 stars ( 19 )

$19.95

Proform Chrome Steel Timing Chain Covers

Top off your timing chain installation the right way with a Proform chrome steel timing chain cover. They're made from heavy-gauge steel that's thicker than typical timing covers—greatly reducing the likelihood of leakage around the cover flange area caused by over-torqued fasteners. The steel timing chain covers are chrome plated for long-lasting beauty and include an oil seal. They are available in one- or 2-piece bolt-together models; the 2-piece models allow you to inspect the valvetrain while the engine is running. Order the cover recommended for your vehicle, engine, and water pump application.

2.0 out of 5 stars ( 6 )

$15.99

COMP Cams Solid Lifters

For the enthusiast who chooses a solid lifter cam, COMP Cams offers the highest quality solid lifters available today. These lifters are manufactured using the tightest tolerances in the industry, ensuring optimum performance. The crown of the lifters is ground to a precise radius for proper break-in and to guarantee long life. The oil-metering band is milled to the correct depth to prevent too much oil from being delivered to the top of the motor, and to prevent horsepower loss. Order the size and quantity needed for your engine application.

4.36 out of 5 stars ( 28 )

$16.95

ARP High Performance Series Rocker Arm Studs

ARP High Performance Series rocker arm studs are ideal for ET bracket racing, limited rule oval track competition, or street use. Made from 8740 chromoly steel and are heat-treated to 180,000 psi tensile strength, they are concentric within .005 T.I.R. thread pitch to thread pitch, which will give you more consistent rocker geometry. With an extra-large radius base, they are more resistant to flex and will provide a more positive seating. These rocker arm studs are designed to be used with Perma-Loc adjusters (not for use with OEM-style, self-locking nuts).

4.85 out of 5 stars ( 226 )

$15.99

$20.99

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