1952 Ford Sunliner Performance Engines
Keep Your 1952 Ford Sunliner in Top Shape with Quality Performance Engines
Whether you’re repairing or upgrading your Performance Engine, using high-quality parts is key to keeping your 1952 Ford Sunliner looking sharp and performing at its best. At Advance Auto Parts we carry a wide selection of dependable options, including Performance Engine Cylinder Heads, Performance Engine Camshafts, and Performance Intake Manifolds. Whether you’re replacing a damaged part or enhancing your truck’s style and protection, you’ll find exactly what you need to get the job done right.
Competitive Prices and Extensive Inventory
The average price for a 1952 Ford Sunliner Performance Engine at Advance Auto Parts is around $880.49, with a range that starts at $617.99 and goes up to $973.99. With 4 options in stock from 2 trusted brands, finding the right fit is easy. Popular picks like Classic Thumpr 227/241 Solid Flat Cam for Flathead Ford 239/255, Flathead Ford Cylinder Head With Script Logo, High Lift Large Chamber, and Classic Mutha’ Thumpr 235/249 Solid Flat Cam for Flathead Ford 239/255 start at just $955.99 and offer a great balance of form and function.
Explore Related Parts
While you’re upgrading or replacing your Performance Engine, don’t forget to check out other key components like Performance Ignition Products and Performance Radiators. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re here to help you keep your 1952 Ford Sunliner in peak condition, inside and out.
Find Your Specific 1952 Ford Sunliner Performance Engines
Looking for the perfect Performance Engine for your 1952 Ford Sunliner? You’re in the right place. Below, you’ll find links to various types of Performance Engines that fit your vehicle. At Advance Auto Parts, we offer only the highest quality OEM and aftermarket Performance Engines, ensuring durability and a precise fit for your Ford Sunliner. Whether you’re driving a 1952 model or another popular model year like
1953,
1954,
1958,
1959,
1960,
1962,
1963, and
1964, we’ve got you covered. Purchasing Performance Engines from Advance Auto Parts is a smart choice, giving you access to trusted brands and parts built to perform. Below, you’ll find links to various types of Performance Engines that fit your vehicle.
Essential 1952 Ford Sunliner Performance Engines
Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 218/224 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.31-238-3)
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HYDRAULIC – Xtreme Energy: Excellent response, good mid-range, stock converter, 3.23-4.10 gear.
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- HYDRAULIC – Xtreme Energy: Excellent response, good mid-range, stock converter, 3.23-4.10 gear.
- 262/270 Advertised Duration, 218/224 Duration @ .050″, .493″/.500″ Lift, 110 Lobe Separation
- Valve spring upgrade required
- 289-302 Firing Order
Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 240/246 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.33-250-4)
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$297.99
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,
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- 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.
Competition Cams – High Energy 218/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.33-224-3)
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$395.99
HYDRAULIC – High Energy: Good upgrade for factory performance cams in 390-428. Noticeable idle.
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- HYDRAULIC – High Energy: Good upgrade for factory performance cams in 390-428. Noticeable idle.
- 268/268 Advertised Duration, 218/218 Duration @ .050″, .494″/.494″ Lift, 110 Lobe Separation
- Valve spring upgrade required
Competition Cams – High Energy 212/212 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.33-222-3)
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$267.99
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.
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- 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.
Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 224/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.31-242-3)
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$267.99
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,
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- 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.
Competition Cams – Magnum 244/244 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.33-240-4)
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$297.99
An older member of the COMP Cams grind family, the Magnum series of camshafts offers excellent performance gains over stock without the added wear and tear associated with more aggressive camshafts.
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- Best with aftermarket torque converters and 9.5:1 compression.
- Great high RPM power.
- Easy on valve train parts.
- Can be used with mild ratio rocker arms and traditional performance valve springs.
Competition Cams – Magnum 2230/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.33-230-4)
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$297.99
An older member of the COMP Cams grind family, the Magnum series of camshafts offers excellent performance gains over stock without the added wear and tear associated with more aggressive camshafts.
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- Best with aftermarket torque converters and 9.5:1 compression.
- Great high RPM power.
- Easy on valve train parts.
- Can be used with mild ratio rocker arms and traditional performance valve springs.
Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 212/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.33-234-4)
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$297.99
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,
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- 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.
Competition Cams – Big Mutha’ Thumpr 243/257 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.31-603-5)
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$366.99
Designed to deliver an aggressive, hard-hitting exhaust note at idle, the Thumpr camshaft series from COMP Cams also delivers excellent horsepower gains and a broad torque curve. A perfect choice for muscle cars and street rods.
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- Early intake valve opening and long exhaust duration create optimum overlap for powerful, hard-hitting exhaust note.
- Best with aftermarket converters and more rear gear.
- Three unique cam designs for each application that deliver excellent horsepower gains and broad torque curve; perfect choice for muscle cars and street rods.
Edelbrock – Flathead Ford Cylinder Head With Script Logo, High Lift Large Chamber (Part No.1116)
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$955.99
The Edelbrock No. 1116 Ford Flatheads feature the original Edelbrock script logo design for Fords and Mercurys, and are casted at the Edelbrock Foundry in the USA of T-6 tempered A356 aluminum. The Edelbrock No. 1116 heads are rugged, ribbed internally and externally, with a large water capacity and excellent breathing characteristics. The Edelbrock No. 1116 Ford Flatheads High Lift/Large Chamber version feature a new “raised roof” combustion chamber design that is CNC machined for high lift cams and is perfect for reducing compression in supercharger applications or on low octane fuel. High Lift heads have increased valve clearance and increased flow capacity.
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Edelbrock – Performer 289 Intake Manifold for Small-Block Ford, Polished Finish (Part No.21211)
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- For Idle to 5500 RPM Street-Driven Performance
- Dual-Plane Low-Rise Intake w/180 deg. Firing Order
- Patented Runner Design Ensures Broad Torque Curve
- Excellent Throttle Response and Mid-Range Power
- 50-State Street Legal
Edelbrock – RPM Air-Gap Small Block Ford 302 Black Intake Manifold (Part No.75213)
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$605.99
Edelbrock part #75213 RPM Air-Gap intake manifold is designed for street 289 302-347 c.i.d. Ford V8’s. The RPM Air-Gap incorporates the same race-winning technology that’s been used on our Victor Series competition intakes for decades. The Air-Gap design
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- 1500-6500 RPM Range
- Dual Plane Type-4150 Style Flange
- 4.3 in. Front Height, 4.9 in. Center Height, 5.5 in. Rear Height
- Black Powder Coated Finish
- Made In The USA
Edelbrock – Performer 390 Intake Manifold for Ford FE, Polished Finish (Part No.21051)
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- For Idle to 5500 RPM Street-Driven Performance
- Dual-Plane Low-Rise Intake w/180 deg. Firing Order
- Patented Runner Design Ensures Broad Torque Curve
- Excellent Throttle Response and Mid-Range Power
- 50-State Street Legal if Correct Carburetor Used
Edelbrock – Performer 390 Intake Manifold for Ford FE, Satin Finish (Part No.2105)
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$597.99Product Features:
- For Idle to 5500 RPM Street-Driven Performance
- Dual-Plane Low-Rise Intake w/180 deg. Firing Order
- Patented Runner Design Ensures Broad Torque Curve
- Excellent Throttle Response and Mid-Range Power
- 50-State Street Legal if Correct Carburetor Used
Edelbrock – Ford Flathead 4-Barrel Intake Manifold for 1949-53 Ford Flathead, Satin Finish (Part No.1107)
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Edelbrock part #1107 Ford Flathead 4-barrel intake manifold for 1949-53 engines. This intake manifold allows the use of square-bore carbs such as the Edelbrock Performer Series or Thunder Series AVS 500. This is a reproduction of the vintage Edelbrock #452 two-piece manifold with a new carb adapter flange.
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- Reproduction Of The Vintage 452 Two-Piece Manifold
Edelbrock – Performer 289 Intake Manifold for Small-Block Ford (Part No.2121)
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$314.99Product Features:
- For Idle to 5500 RPM Street-Driven Performance
- Dual-Plane Low-Rise Intake w/180 deg. Firing Order
- Patented Runner Design Ensures Broad Torque Curve
- Excellent Throttle Response and Mid-Range Power
- 50-State Street Legal
- Available in Multiple Finishes
Popular 1952 Ford Sunliner Performance Engines Categories
Most Popular Performance Engine Cylinder Head for 1952 Ford Sunliners
Enhance your 1952 Ford Sunliner with this popular Performance Engine Cylinder Head we have in stock, for $955.99.
Edelbrock – Flathead Ford Cylinder Head With Script Logo, High Lift Large Chamber (Part No.1116)
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$955.99
The Edelbrock No. 1116 Ford Flatheads feature the original Edelbrock script logo design for Fords and Mercurys, and are casted at the Edelbrock Foundry in the USA of T-6 tempered A356 aluminum. The Edelbrock No. 1116 heads are rugged, ribbed internally and externally, with a large water capacity and excellent breathing characteristics. The Edelbrock No. 1116 Ford Flatheads High Lift/Large Chamber version feature a new “raised roof” combustion chamber design that is CNC machined for high lift cams and is perfect for reducing compression in supercharger applications or on low octane fuel. High Lift heads have increased valve clearance and increased flow capacity.
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Best-Selling 1952 Ford Sunliner Performance Engine Camshafts
Upgrade your Sunliner with one of our 2 best-selling Performance Engine Camshafts.
Competition Cams – Classic Mutha’ Thumpr 235/249 Solid Flat Cam for Flathead Ford 239/255 (Part No.41-601-7)
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Classic Mutha’ Thumpr 235/249 Solid Flat Cam for Flathead Ford 239/255
Competition Cams – Classic Thumpr 227/241 Solid Flat Cam for Flathead Ford 239/255 (Part No.41-600-7)
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Classic Thumpr 227/241 Solid Flat Cam for Flathead Ford 239/255
Top-Quality Performance Intake Manifolds for 1952 Ford Sunliners
Choose a high-quality OEM or aftermarket Performance Intake Manifold for Ford Sunliners and enjoy top-notch performance from $617.99.
Edelbrock – Ford Flathead 4-Barrel Intake Manifold for 1949-53 Ford Flathead, Satin Finish (Part No.1107)
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$617.99
Edelbrock part #1107 Ford Flathead 4-barrel intake manifold for 1949-53 engines. This intake manifold allows the use of square-bore carbs such as the Edelbrock Performer Series or Thunder Series AVS 500. This is a reproduction of the vintage Edelbrock #452 two-piece manifold with a new carb adapter flange.
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- Reproduction Of The Vintage 452 Two-Piece Manifold
FAQs for 1952 Ford Sunliner Performance Engines
What are the best-selling Performance Engines for 1952 Ford Sunliners?
Out of 4 Performance Engines that fit 1952 Ford Sunliners, the following parts are the top sellers:
- Classic Thumpr 227/241 Solid Flat Cam for Flathead Ford 239/255 (50287953) – $973.99
- Flathead Ford Cylinder Head With Script Logo, High Lift Large Chamber (10441588) – $955.99
- Classic Mutha’ Thumpr 235/249 Solid Flat Cam for Flathead Ford 239/255 (50288769) – $973.99
What’s the price range for 1952 Ford Sunliner Performance Engines?
The prices of Performance Engines for the 1952 Ford Sunliner range from $617.99 up to $973.99 for the most premium parts.
What is the average price of a Performance Engine for a 1952 Ford Sunliner?
The average price for Performance Engines for the 1952 Ford Sunliner is $880.49. Keep in mind the variety of part types within our Performance Engine category, where you are likely to find a wide range of prices across a variety of parts and components.
Does Advance Auto Parts sell Performance Engines for other Ford Sunliner model years?
What are the cheapest Performance Engines for my 1952 Ford Sunliner?
The cheapest 1952 Ford Sunliner Performance Engines we carry are:
- Ford Flathead 4-Barrel Intake Manifold for 1949-53 Ford Flathead, Satin Finish (22342239) – $617.99
- Flathead Ford Cylinder Head With Script Logo, High Lift Large Chamber (10441588) – $955.99
- Classic Mutha’ Thumpr 235/249 Solid Flat Cam for Flathead Ford 239/255 (50288769) – $973.99
- Classic Thumpr 227/241 Solid Flat Cam for Flathead Ford 239/255 (50287953) – $973.99
Does Advance Auto Parts sell Performance Engines for any other 1952 Ford models?
Yes. We stock Performance Engines for 12 other popular 1952 Ford models. Some of the most popular are 1952 Country Squire Performance Engines, 1952 Custom Performance Engines, 1952 Country Sedan Performance Engines, 1952 Ranch Wagon Performance Engines, and 1952 Victoria Performance Engines.
What types of Performance Engines do you sell for my 1952 Ford Sunliner?
As of 6/2/26, these are some of the most in-demand types of Performance Engines for a 1952 Ford Sunliner:
Can I get help with 1952 Ford Sunliner Performance Engine orders?
Contact our customer support team by chat or phone, through the help desk page, where you can find instant answers about Ford Performance Engines and more.
What is your return policy for Ford Sunliner Performance Engines?
Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new Ford Sunliner Performance Engines and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.