GMC Sprint Parts & Accessories

GMC Sprint Parts & Accessories

The GMC Sprint is a coupe utility vehicle produced from 1971 through 1977, sharing its chassis with the Chevrolet El Camino and combining car-based styling with a small open cargo bed, occupying a unique niche between passenger cars and light-duty pickups. Built on the GM A-body platform, the Sprint used the same front subframe, suspension, and engine options as the Chevelle and Monte Carlo of the era, giving it car-like handling with enough utility for light hauling duties. Common engines included the 250 cubic inch inline-six and various small-block V8 options, all of which have extensive restoration and performance part availability. Today the Sprint is collected by enthusiasts who appreciate its distinctive styling and the broad performance parts availability that comes from sharing its platform with some of the most popular muscle cars ever built.

Popular Upgrades

Edelbrock intake manifolds and carburetors are popular first upgrades for Sprint small-block V8 owners, improving power and throttle response significantly over stock specifications. KYB and Monroe replacement shocks restore the suspension control that deteriorates in aged originals, and Energy Suspension polyurethane bushing kits sharpen the front suspension response. Flowmaster and Hooker long-tube exhaust headers improve exhaust scavenging and add the aggressive exhaust note that complements the A-body platform. MSD ignition components including distributors and ignition boxes are popular additions for owners building the 350 or 454 for more power.

Performance and Handling

The Sprint's A-body front suspension uses upper and lower control arms with coil springs, and replacement Moog ball joints, control arm bushings, and tie rod ends restore the precise steering feel that degrades over time. Sway bar end link and bushing replacement from Energy Suspension significantly reduces body roll and improves the car's sporty cornering behavior. For owners building a more serious performance Sprint, aftermarket front subframe connectors and Global West tubular control arms provide the rigidity and geometry improvements needed to handle significantly more power.

What engines were available in the GMC Sprint

The GMC Sprint was available with the 250 cubic inch inline-six as the base engine and a range of small-block V8s including the 307, 350, and 454 big block as optional equipment, with availability varying by year. The 350 small-block was the most popular choice and has the widest selection of performance parts available from Edelbrock, Holley, and Hooker. The 454 big block offers impressive torque potential for performance builds but requires attention to cooling system capacity and transmission durability under hard use.

How to improve handling on a GMC Sprint

The most effective handling improvements for the GMC Sprint start with replacing all worn rubber suspension bushings with polyurethane equivalents from Energy Suspension, which firm up the front and rear suspension response without making the ride uncomfortably harsh. Replacing the factory front sway bar with a larger aftermarket unit from Addco or Hotchkis reduces body roll under cornering. Adding a set of new Bilstein or KYB shocks completes the suspension refresh and dramatically improves the confidence and responsiveness that the Sprint is capable of with properly maintained components.

Why These Parts Fit Right

Parts in this collection are cataloged to the GMC Sprint's A-body platform, sharing fitment compatibility with the Chevelle and El Camino while accounting for any Sprint-specific dimensional differences. Fast shipping from multiple domestic warehouses ensures the correct parts arrive for your specific year and engine combination. Every component is selected to match the Sprint's platform specifications for reliable restoration or performance use.

Sprint and A-body owners also browse our performance exhaust systems, suspension shocks and springs, and cold air intake and carburetor upgrades.