1965 Mercury Montclair Performance Engines

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Keep Your 1965 Mercury Montclair 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 1965 Mercury Montclair looking sharp and performing at its best. At Advance Auto Parts we carry a wide selection of dependable options, including Performance Engine Timing Sets and Components, Performance Engine Intake Manifold Gaskets, and Performance Engine Valve Stem Seal Sets. 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.

Top-Rated Performance Engines from Trusted Brands

Looking for a reliable Performance Engine? We’ve got you covered with options from brands you know and trust like Competition Cams and Edelbrock. For example, Competition Cams Performance Engines start at just $33.99 with an average 4.2 star rating. Edelbrock offer similar pricing and quality, backed by strong customer feedback. With over 10 reviews and a solid 4 star average, you can shop with confidence knowing other Mercury Montclair owners approve.

Competitive Prices and Extensive Inventory

The average price for a 1965 Mercury Montclair Performance Engine at Advance Auto Parts is around $247.60, with a range that starts at $7.99 and goes up to $919.99. With 43 options in stock from 4 trusted brands, finding the right fit is easy. Popular picks like Performer 390 Intake Manifold for Ford FE, Satin Finish, Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 5 Piece Set, and Thumpr 226/241 Hydraulic Flat Cam start at just $39.99 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 Fuel Systems and Performance Ignition Products. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re here to help you keep your 1965 Mercury Montclair in peak condition, inside and out.

Essential 1965 Mercury Montclair Performance Engines

Edelbrock – Performer 390 Intake Manifold for Ford FE, Polished Finish (Part No.21051)

Performer 390 Intake Manifold for Ford FE, Polished Finish

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$919.99
Product 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
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Edelbrock – Performer 390 Intake Manifold for Ford FE, Satin Finish (Part No.2105)

Performer 390 Intake Manifold for Ford FE, Satin Finish

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$597.99


Product 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
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Competition Cams – 10 Degree Steel Retainer for 26120 Beehive Spring (Part No.795-1)

10 Degree Steel Retainer for 26120 Beehive Spring

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$10.99
10 Degree Steel Retainer for 26120 Beehive Spring

Competition Cams – High Energy 212/212 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit (Part No.CL33-222-3)

High Energy 212/212 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit

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$404.99
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.

Product Features:
  • 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.
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Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 230/236 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit (Part No.CL33-248-4)

Xtreme Energy 230/236 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit

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$426.99
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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Competition Cams – Keyway Adjustable Billet Timing Set for Ford 352-428 (Part No.7108)

Keyway Adjustable Billet Timing Set for Ford 352-428

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$212.99
Keyway Adjustable Billet Timing Set for Ford 352-428

Competition Cams – High Energy Timing Set for ’64-’74 Ford 352-428 (Part No.3208)

High Energy Timing Set for '64-'74 Ford 352-428

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$56.99
High Energy Timing Set for ’64-’74 Ford 352-428

Mr. Gasket – Head Gasket (Part No.1132G)

Head Gasket

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$44.49
Mr. Gasket Embossed Steel Shim Cylinder Head Gaskets are for high performance street machines, drag racing and oval track racing. This is a very unique design that has a solid metal on metal fold at the combustion seal. This fold makes for a very stout seal that is almost the equivalent of a higher-end MLS (multi-layer steel) gasket with a gas stopper layer, but at a much lower cost. This gasket also has embossments around the coolant and oil passages and has a thick aluminum flake coating. All of these features result in a steel shim head gasket that handles extreme cylinder pressures very well. It’s probably the best steel shim head gasket you could ask for. Sold individually.

Product Features:
  • Embossed steel with aluminum flake coating
  • Solid metal over metal fold at the combustion seal
  • Embossed seals at coolant and oil passages
  • Approximately .020″ compressed thickness
  • For high performance street, drag race and oval track use.
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Edelbrock – Cylinder Head Gasket Set for Ford (Part No.7337)

Cylinder Head Gasket Set for Ford

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$65.99
Product Features:
  • Cylinder Head Gasket Set
  • 1958-1976 390-428
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FEL-PRO Performance – Performance Cylinder Head Gasket (Part No.1020)

Performance Cylinder Head Gasket

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$39.99
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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Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 230/236 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.33-248-4)

Xtreme Energy 230/236 Hydraulic Flat Cam

from

$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,

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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Competition Cams – Magnum 2230/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.33-230-4)

Magnum 2230/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam

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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.

Product Features:
  • 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.
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Competition Cams – Mutha’ Thumpr 234/249 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.33-601-5)

Mutha' Thumpr 234/249 Hydraulic Flat Cam

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$341.99
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.

Product Features:
  • 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.
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Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 218/224 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.33-238-4)

Xtreme Energy 218/224 Hydraulic Flat Cam

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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,

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.
See More

Competition Cams – Magnum 224/224 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.33-226-4)

Magnum 224/224 Hydraulic Flat Cam

from

$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.

Product Features:
  • 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.
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Competition Cams – Big Mutha’ Thumpr 242/257 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.33-602-5)

Big Mutha' Thumpr 242/257 Hydraulic Flat Cam

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$341.99
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.

Product Features:
  • 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.
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Competition Cams – (16) Positive Stop PTFE Valve Seals: for 3/8" Valves and .530" Guides (Part No.505-16)

(16) Positive Stop PTFE Valve Seals: for 3/8" Valves and .530" Guides

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$33.99
COMP Cams offers a complete line of valve stem seals, from the umbrella seals to the positive-stop Teflon seal. These seals are a must to keep unwanted oil from entering the combustion chamber through the clearance in the valve guides. The umbrella seal is normally used when a larger-than-stock diameter spring is used, in the case of a double spring, the positive-stop Teflon seal is used. The umbrella seals require no machining, but with the Teflon seal it is necessary to disassemble the heads and machine the top of the guide with a special .530 diameter cutter. Whenever you are planning an engine overhaul or a cam change, don’t forget the valve seals.

Product Features:
  • Work with .530″ guides and 3/8″ valve stem diameter
  • Valve stem oil seals keep unwanted oil from entering the combustion chamber
  • Several different types of valve seals are offered
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FEL-PRO Performance – Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 5 Piece Set (Part No.1246)

Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 5 Piece Set

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$39.99
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

Product Features:
  • Fel-Pro performance intake manifold gaskets have been tested with virtually all aftermarket cylinder head and intake manifold combinations.
  • Performance intake manifold gaskets designed without a metal core, to allow engine builders to trim the gasket for exact fit on modified ports.
  • Standard and Low riser
  • Printoseal elastomeric sealing beads to provide extra sealing strength around the intake port.
  • Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.
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Mr. Gasket – Intake Gasket (Part No.202A)

Intake Gasket

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$47.49
Mr. Gasket Performance Intake Gaskets are manufactured from cellulose/nitrile composition gasket material. They provide excellent sealing and durability. Can be trimmed if necessary for modified port applications. Complete with manifold end seals and distributor gasket (where applicable). For original equipment replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track.

Product Features:
  • Manufactured from cellulose/nitrile composition gasket material
  • Provides excellent sealing and durability
  • Can be trimmed if necessary for modified port applications
  • Complete with manifold end seals and distributor gasket where applicable
  • For OE replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track use
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Most Popular Performance Engine Timing Sets and Components for 1965 Mercury Montclairs

Enhance your 1965 Mercury Montclair with one of the 3 Performance Engine Timing Sets and Components we have in stock, starting at just $56.99.

Competition Cams – Adjustable Double Roller Timing Set for Ford 390-428 (Part No.3108KT)

Adjustable Double Roller Timing Set for Ford 390-428

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$362.99
Adjustable Double Roller Timing Set for Ford 390-428

Competition Cams – Keyway Adjustable Billet Timing Set for Ford 352-428 (Part No.7108)

Keyway Adjustable Billet Timing Set for Ford 352-428

from

$212.99
Keyway Adjustable Billet Timing Set for Ford 352-428

Competition Cams – High Energy Timing Set for ’64-’74 Ford 352-428 (Part No.3208)

High Energy Timing Set for '64-'74 Ford 352-428

from

$56.99
High Energy Timing Set for ’64-’74 Ford 352-428

Best-Selling 1965 Mercury Montclair Performance Engine Intake Manifold Gaskets

Upgrade your Montclair with one of our 2 best-selling Performance Engine Intake Manifold Gaskets.

FEL-PRO Performance – Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 5 Piece Set (Part No.1246)

Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 5 Piece Set

from

$39.99
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

Product Features:
  • Fel-Pro performance intake manifold gaskets have been tested with virtually all aftermarket cylinder head and intake manifold combinations.
  • Performance intake manifold gaskets designed without a metal core, to allow engine builders to trim the gasket for exact fit on modified ports.
  • Standard and Low riser
  • Printoseal elastomeric sealing beads to provide extra sealing strength around the intake port.
  • Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.
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Mr. Gasket – Intake Gasket (Part No.202A)

Intake Gasket

from

$47.49
Mr. Gasket Performance Intake Gaskets are manufactured from cellulose/nitrile composition gasket material. They provide excellent sealing and durability. Can be trimmed if necessary for modified port applications. Complete with manifold end seals and distributor gasket (where applicable). For original equipment replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track.

Product Features:
  • Manufactured from cellulose/nitrile composition gasket material
  • Provides excellent sealing and durability
  • Can be trimmed if necessary for modified port applications
  • Complete with manifold end seals and distributor gasket where applicable
  • For OE replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track use
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Top-Quality Performance Engine Valve Stem Seal Sets for 1965 Mercury Montclairs

Choose a high-quality OEM or aftermarket Performance Engine Valve Stem Seal Set for Mercury Montclairs and enjoy top-notch performance from $33.99.

Competition Cams – (16) Positive Stop PTFE Valve Seals: for 3/8" Valves and .530" Guides (Part No.505-16)

(16) Positive Stop PTFE Valve Seals: for 3/8" Valves and .530" Guides

from

$33.99
COMP Cams offers a complete line of valve stem seals, from the umbrella seals to the positive-stop Teflon seal. These seals are a must to keep unwanted oil from entering the combustion chamber through the clearance in the valve guides. The umbrella seal is normally used when a larger-than-stock diameter spring is used, in the case of a double spring, the positive-stop Teflon seal is used. The umbrella seals require no machining, but with the Teflon seal it is necessary to disassemble the heads and machine the top of the guide with a special .530 diameter cutter. Whenever you are planning an engine overhaul or a cam change, don’t forget the valve seals.

Product Features:
  • Work with .530″ guides and 3/8″ valve stem diameter
  • Valve stem oil seals keep unwanted oil from entering the combustion chamber
  • Several different types of valve seals are offered
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Top Picks for 1965 Mercury Montclair Performance Intake Manifolds

Invest in one of our 2 durable Performance Intake Manifolds for your 1965 Mercury, knowing you’re getting trusted brands and expert craftsmanship.

Edelbrock – Performer 390 Intake Manifold for Ford FE, Satin Finish (Part No.2105)

Performer 390 Intake Manifold for Ford FE, Satin Finish

from

$597.99


Product 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
See More

Edelbrock – Performer 390 Intake Manifold for Ford FE, Polished Finish (Part No.21051)

Performer 390 Intake Manifold for Ford FE, Polished Finish

from

$919.99
Product 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
See More

Top-Rated Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gaskets for 1965 Mercury Montclairs

Make a smart move for your 1965 Mercury Montclair with products all priced from $39.99 to $65.99.

FEL-PRO Performance – Performance Cylinder Head Gasket (Part No.1020)

Performance Cylinder Head Gasket

from

$39.99
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.
See More

Edelbrock – Cylinder Head Gasket Set for Ford (Part No.7337)

Cylinder Head Gasket Set for Ford

from

$65.99
Product Features:
  • Cylinder Head Gasket Set
  • 1958-1976 390-428
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Mr. Gasket – Head Gasket (Part No.1132G)

Head Gasket

from

$44.49
Mr. Gasket Embossed Steel Shim Cylinder Head Gaskets are for high performance street machines, drag racing and oval track racing. This is a very unique design that has a solid metal on metal fold at the combustion seal. This fold makes for a very stout seal that is almost the equivalent of a higher-end MLS (multi-layer steel) gasket with a gas stopper layer, but at a much lower cost. This gasket also has embossments around the coolant and oil passages and has a thick aluminum flake coating. All of these features result in a steel shim head gasket that handles extreme cylinder pressures very well. It’s probably the best steel shim head gasket you could ask for. Sold individually.

Product Features:
  • Embossed steel with aluminum flake coating
  • Solid metal over metal fold at the combustion seal
  • Embossed seals at coolant and oil passages
  • Approximately .020″ compressed thickness
  • For high performance street, drag race and oval track use.
See More

Top-Rated Performance Engine Brands For Your 1965 Mercury Montclair

When it comes to finding the perfect Performance Engine for your 1965 Mercury Montclair, Advance Auto Parts has you covered with a wide selection of high-quality OEM and aftermarket options from 4 trusted brands. We carry the most popular Performance Engine brands including Edelbrock and Competition Cams, and more, all known for their exceptional customer ratings (average brand rating of 4.4 stars) and competitive prices, as low as $33.99. Purchasing a Performance Engine from us here at Advance Auto Parts is a smart move for both you and your 1965 Mercury Montclair, providing peace of mind with parts that meet or exceed OEM standards.

Popular Edelbrock 1965 Mercury Montclair Performance Engines

If you’re looking for a top-quality Performance Engine for your 1965 Mercury Montclair, Advance Auto Parts has exactly what you need with our selection of Edelbrock Performance Engines. We have 1 Edelbrock Performance Engines in stock for this fitment, all known for their durability and precision fit. With prices starting at just $597.99, you’ll find the perfect Performance Engine for your needs and budget. Edelbrock Performance Engines for the 1965 Mercury Montclair come highly rated, with over 1 customer reviews and an impressive average rating of 4.4 stars. Choosing a Edelbrock Performance Engine from Advance Auto Parts is a smart move to ensure quality and value for your vehicle.
Performer 390 Intake Manifold for Ford FE, Satin Finish
from $597.99
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Performer 390 Intake Manifold for Ford FE, Satin Finish
“lightweight-runs great…took 80lbs off my engine”

Top-Quality Competition Cams 1965 Mercury Montclair Performance Engines

For those in search of a high-quality Performance Engine for their 1965 Mercury Montclair, Advance Auto Parts offers a great selection of Competition Cams Performance Engines. With 2 Competition Cams Performance Engines in stock, you can trust you’re getting top-tier parts designed for durability and a perfect fit. Prices for these Performance Engines start at just $33.99, with an average price of $230.49, giving you a range of options to suit your budget. Backed by over 3 customer ratings and an average rating of 4.2 stars, Competition Cams Performance Engines provide both reliability and excellent performance. Choosing a Competition Cams Performance Engine from Advance Auto Parts is a smart investment in your vehicle’s performance and longevity.
Xtreme Energy 230/236 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit
from $426.99
(2)
Xtreme Energy 230/236 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit
“Chuck, George, and Carla were amazing. Very helpful and easy to work with.”

FAQs for 1965 Mercury Montclair Performance Engines

What are the best-selling Performance Engines for 1965 Mercury Montclairs?

Out of 43 Performance Engines that fit 1965 Mercury Montclairs, the following parts are the top sellers:

What’s the price range for 1965 Mercury Montclair Performance Engines?

The prices of Performance Engines for the 1965 Mercury Montclair range from $7.99 up to $919.99 for the most premium parts.

What is the average price of a Performance Engine for a 1965 Mercury Montclair?

The average price for Performance Engines for the 1965 Mercury Montclair is $247.60. 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 Mercury Montclair model years?

Yes, we carry Performance Engines for 4 model years of Mercury Montclairs between 1960 and 1968. The following model years are the most popular for Performance Engine purchases: 1968, 1967, 1966, 1964, and 1960.

What are the cheapest Performance Engines for my 1965 Mercury Montclair?

The cheapest 1965 Mercury Montclair Performance Engines we carry are:

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Performance Engines for any other 1965 Mercury models?

Yes. We stock Performance Engines for 8 other popular 1965 Mercury models. Some of the most popular are 1965 Monterey Performance Engines, 1965 Marauder Performance Engines, 1965 Colony Park Performance Engines, 1965 Villager Performance Engines, and 1965 Comet Performance Engines.

What types of Performance Engines do you sell for my 1965 Mercury Montclair?

As of 6/2/26, these are some of the most in-demand types of Performance Engines for a 1965 Mercury Montclair:

Can I get help with 1965 Mercury Montclair Performance Engine orders?

Contact our customer support team by chat or phone, through the help desk page, where you can find instant answers about Mercury Performance Engines and more.

What is your return policy for Mercury Montclair Performance Engines?

Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new Mercury Montclair Performance Engines and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.