1961 Ford Thunderbird Performance Drivetrains
Keep Your 1961 Ford Thunderbird in Top Shape with Quality Performance Drivetrains
Whether you’re repairing or upgrading your Performance Drivetrain, using high-quality parts is key to keeping your 1961 Ford Thunderbird looking sharp and performing at its best. At Advance Auto Parts we carry a wide selection of dependable options, including Performance Posi Units and Components and Performance Ring and Pinions. 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 1961 Ford Thunderbird Performance Drivetrain at Advance Auto Parts is around $294.37, with a range that starts at $31.99 and goes up to $577.99. With 21 options in stock from 2 trusted brands, finding the right fit is easy. Popular picks like Differential Mini Spool, Performance Differential Ring and Pinion, and Performance Differential Ring and Pinion start at just $31.99 and offer a great balance of form and function.
Explore Related Parts
While you’re upgrading or replacing your Performance Drivetrain, don’t forget to check out other key components like Performance Fuel Systems and Performance Ignition Products. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re here to help you keep your 1961 Ford Thunderbird in peak condition, inside and out.
Find Your Specific 1961 Ford Thunderbird Performance Drivetrains
Looking for the perfect Performance Drivetrain for your 1961 Ford Thunderbird? You’re in the right place. Below, you’ll find links to various types of Performance Drivetrains that fit your vehicle. At Advance Auto Parts, we offer only the highest quality OEM and aftermarket Performance Drivetrains, ensuring durability and a precise fit for your Ford Thunderbird. Whether you’re driving a 1961 model or another popular model year like
1989,
1990,
1991,
1992,
1993,
1994,
1995,
1996, and
1997, we’ve got you covered. Purchasing Performance Drivetrains 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 Drivetrains that fit your vehicle.
Essential 1961 Ford Thunderbird Performance Drivetrains
Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.F890529)
Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.F888355)
Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.F890300)
Richmond Gear – RngPnn (Part No.69-0288-1)
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$379.99
RngPnn
Richmond Gear – RngPnn (Part No.69-0361-1)
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$342.99
RngPnn
Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.F888430)
Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.F890457)
Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.F888390)
Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.F890430)
Richmond Gear – RngPnn (Part No.69-0312-1)
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$350.99
RngPnn
Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.F890375)
Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.F888410)
Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.F888456)
Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.F890370)
Motive Gear – Differential Mini Spool (Part No.MS88-31)
Motive Gear – Differential Mini Spool (Part No.MS9-31)
Powertrax – Lock Right Locker (Part No.1820-LR)
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$442.99
The Powertrax Lock-Right ultra-strength alloy locker’s straight-line performance is equal to a solid spool, but automatically unlocks in turns. Best suited for extreme off-road to severe on-road use, Powertrax Lock Right lockers replace the spider gears in your open differential carrier using basic tools and without affecting your ring and pinion settings. The whole job can be done in your driveway in a couple of hours, pin included! Powertrax Grip-Lok, Lock-Right Lockers and No-Slip Traction Systems automatically provide 100% traction on-demand, under the toughest circumstances. The Powertrax Grip-Pro and Grip-LS performance limited slips offer smooth dependable torque transfer and traction for the best of both worlds!The Powertrax® Lock-Right Locker provides outstanding traction for off-road machines and race vehicles. Powertrax No-Slip Traction Systems deliver excellent performance to street-driven cars and trucks.Powertrax® lockers range from the original, Lock-Right for serious straight-line performance, to the No-Slip traction system for street-able vehicles. Powertrax® offers three levels of GRIP locking differentials, ranging from the clutch-type GRIP LS with a forged steel case, the gear-driven GRIP PRO and finally the GRIP LOK for extreme traction. Powertrax® = Extreme Traction Systems!
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Richmond Gear – MiniSpool (Part No.78-8831-1)
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$151.99
MiniSpool
Popular 1961 Ford Thunderbird Performance Drivetrains Categories
Most Popular Performance Posi Units and Component for 1961 Ford Thunderbirds
Enhance your 1961 Ford Thunderbird with this popular Performance Posi Units and Component we have in stock, for $31.99.
Motive Gear – Differential Mini Spool (Part No.MS9-31)
Best-Selling 1961 Ford Thunderbird Performance Ring and Pinions
Upgrade your Thunderbird with one of our 20 best-selling Performance Ring and Pinions, earning an average 3 stars rating across 2 reviews.
Richmond Gear – Differential Ring And Pinion (Part No.49-0027-1)
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$344.99
Richmond Gear is the leading manufacturer of professional quality, high-performance drivetrain products. Our complete line of products ranges from high performance ring-and-pinion sets for serious street and racing applications to torque-hungry manual transmissions and components. Richmond Gear products have been winners both at the Daytona 500 and U.S. Nationals for decades. WINNERS RUN RICHMOND!
Product Features:
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- For over 80-years, the Richmond Double-Diamond logo has represented some of the highest quality gears in the racing industry. Winners Run Richmond!
- The superior quality of Richmond gearsets is a result of outstanding design, world class manufacturing and an extensive testing process that is performed on all products.
- Richmond performance gearsets have been winners for decades at: NHRA, NMRA, NMCA, Daytona 500, WISSOTA and U.S. Nationals.
- Richmond Gear is a leading manufacturer of high performance ring and pinion gearsets and drivetrain components, backed by a two year warranty.
- Engineered to perform faster and be more reliable, Richmond performance drivetrain products are the result of a continuous research and development program combined with state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities.
Richmond Gear – RngPnn (Part No.69-0369-1)
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$577.99
RngPnn
Motive Gear – PRO Gear Lightweight Differential Ring And Pinion – Small Pinion (Part No.F990543SP)
Richmond Gear – RngPnn (Part No.69-0288-1)
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$379.99
RngPnn
Richmond Gear – Differential Ring And Pinion (Part No.69-0069-1)
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$360.99
Richmond Gear is the leading manufacturer of professional quality, high-performance drivetrain products. Our complete line of products ranges from high performance ring-and-pinion sets for serious street and racing applications to torque-hungry manual transmissions and components. Richmond Gear products have been winners both at the Daytona 500 and U.S. Nationals for decades. WINNERS RUN RICHMOND!
Product Features:
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Product Features:
- For over 80-years, the Richmond Double-Diamond logo has represented some of the highest quality gears in the racing industry. Winners Run Richmond!
- The superior quality of Richmond gearsets is a result of outstanding design, world class manufacturing and an extensive testing process that is performed on all products.
- Richmond performance gearsets have been winners for decades at: NHRA, NMRA, NMCA, Daytona 500, WISSOTA and U.S. Nationals.
- Richmond Gear is a leading manufacturer of high performance ring and pinion gearsets and drivetrain components, backed by a two year warranty.
- Engineered to perform faster and be more reliable, Richmond performance drivetrain products are the result of a continuous research and development program combined with state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities.
Richmond Gear – RngPnn (Part No.69-0067-1)
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$360.99
RngPnn
Richmond Gear – RngPnn (Part No.69-0179-1)
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$344.99
RngPnn
Richmond Gear – RngPnn (Part No.69-0361-1)
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$342.99
RngPnn
Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.F890375)
Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.F890300)
Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.F890325)
Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.F890370)
Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.F890430)
Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.F890600)
Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.F890650)
Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.F890529)
Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.F890583)
Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.F890543)
Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.F890457)
Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.F890350)
FAQs for 1961 Ford Thunderbird Performance Drivetrains
What are the best-selling Performance Drivetrains for 1961 Ford Thunderbirds?
Out of 21 Performance Drivetrains that fit 1961 Ford Thunderbirds, the following parts are the top sellers:
- Differential Mini Spool (19640012) – $31.99
- Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (20640491) – $216.99
- Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (20640493) – $241.99
What’s the price range for 1961 Ford Thunderbird Performance Drivetrains?
The prices of Performance Drivetrains for the 1961 Ford Thunderbird range from $31.99 up to $577.99 for the most premium parts.
What is the average price of a Performance Drivetrain for a 1961 Ford Thunderbird?
The average price for Performance Drivetrains for the 1961 Ford Thunderbird is $294.37. Keep in mind the variety of part types within our Performance Drivetrain 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 Drivetrains for other Ford Thunderbird model years?
What are the cheapest Performance Drivetrains for my 1961 Ford Thunderbird?
The cheapest 1961 Ford Thunderbird Performance Drivetrains we carry are:
- Differential Mini Spool (19640012) – $31.99
- Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (20640491) – $216.99
- Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (20640492) – $221.99
- Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (20640514) – $225.99
- Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (20640416) – $241.99
Does Advance Auto Parts sell Performance Drivetrains for any other 1961 Ford models?
Yes. We stock Performance Drivetrains for 7 other popular 1961 Ford models. Some of the most popular are 1961 Falcon Performance Drivetrains, 1961 Galaxie Performance Drivetrains, 1961 Ranchero Performance Drivetrains, 1961 Fairlane Performance Drivetrains, and 1961 F-100 Pickup Performance Drivetrains.
What are the top-rated Performance Drivetrains that fit the 1961 Ford Thunderbird?
The one 1961 Ford Thunderbird Performance Drivetrain we have in stock is the Differential Mini Spool. It costs $31.99.
What types of Performance Drivetrains do you sell for my 1961 Ford Thunderbird?
As of 3/1/26, these are some of the most in-demand types of Performance Drivetrains for a 1961 Ford Thunderbird:
Can I get help with 1961 Ford Thunderbird Performance Drivetrain orders?
Contact our customer support team by chat or phone, through the help desk page, where you can find instant answers about Ford Performance Drivetrains and more.
What is your return policy for Ford Thunderbird Performance Drivetrains?
Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new Ford Thunderbird Performance Drivetrains and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.