1970 Ford Thunderbird Performance Engines

Essential 1970 Ford Thunderbird Performance Engines

Competition Cams – Thumpr 227/241 Hydraulic Roller Cam (Part No.32-600-8)

Thumpr 227/241 Hydraulic Roller Cam

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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 Computer Controlled 206/212 Hydraulic Roller Cam (Part No.35-512-8)

Xtreme Energy Computer Controlled 206/212 Hydraulic Roller Cam

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$522.99
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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Spectre – Water Neck; 351C (Part No.4735)

Water Neck; 351C

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Spectre’s Ford water neck fits Ford 351 Cleveland engines. This water neck has been designed around the OEM specifications and has a chrome plated finish for a lasting look that fits great. This water neck includes bolts and sealing O-ring.

Product Features:
  • Fits Ford 351 Cleveland
  • Includes sealing O-ring and bolts
  • Chrome plated
  • Easy to install
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Spectre – Water Neck; Ford 390-428 (Part No.4736)

Water Neck; Ford 390-428

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$47.99
Spectre’s Ford water neck fits Ford 390, 427 and 428 engines. This water neck has been designed around the OEM specifications and has a chrome plated finish for a lasting look that fits great. This water neck includes bolts.

Product Features:
  • Fits Ford 390, 427 and 428 engines
  • Includes bolts and gasket
  • Chrome plated
  • Easy to install
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Edelbrock – Complete Sure Seat Valve Spring Kit for Ford 289-302 & 351W V8 (Part No.5796)

Complete Sure Seat Valve Spring Kit for Ford 289-302 & 351W V8

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$186.99
Product Features:
  • Non-Rotator
  • 1.438 in. Outside Diameter
  • 1.024 in. Inside Diameter
  • 1.260 in. Coil Blind
  • Set of 16
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Edelbrock – Sure Seat Valve Springs for Ford 429/460 V8 1969-1987 (Part No.5867)

Sure Seat Valve Springs for Ford 429/460 V8 1969-1987

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$47.99
Complete kit includes retainers and locks. Springs made of highest quality spring wire. Springs precision wound to close tolerances. Includes superior quality steel retainers. Includes 7 degree heat-treated valve stem locks. Retainers and locks black oxide coated. Non-Rotator style: Dyno tested and street proven. Great match to Edelbrock camshaft kit.

Product Features:
  • For Use With Cast Iron Heads
  • Springs Made of Highest Quality Spring Wire
  • Springs Precision Wound To Close Tolerances
  • Use with Original Equipment Heads Only
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Mr. Gasket – Rear Main Seal Gasket (Part No.30)

Rear Main Seal Gasket

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$42.49
This Mr. Gasket Rear Main Seal is made from silicone to allow the seal to handle extreme engine oil temperature. It is a direct replacement for a factory one-piece rubber main seal. It’s also injection molded for a precise fit.

Product Features:
  • Repairs that leaky rear main seal
  • Direct replacement for stock one-piece seal
  • Silicone rubber to withstand extreme oil temperatures
  • Injection molded for precise fit
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FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit (Part No.2948)

Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit

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$49.99
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

Product Features:
  • Fluoroelastomer compound combines optimum resistance to heat, oils and abrasion for longivity.
  • Optimizes performance under high crankcase vacuum conditions, elevated temperatures and high RPM levels.
  • Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.
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Edelbrock – Performer 351-W Intake Manifold for S/B Ford 351 Windsor, Black Finish (Part No.21813)

Performer 351-W Intake Manifold for S/B Ford 351 Windsor, Black Finish

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$597.99
Edelbrock part #21813 Performer 351W intake manifold is designed for street 351 c.i.d. Ford Windsor V8’s. Will not fit Boss 351. Aftermarket 4-bbl carbs are not compatible with Ford Auto Overdrive Transmission (AOD) unless used with Lokar bracket SRK-4000

Product Features:
  • Idle-5500 RPM Range
  • Dual Plane Type-4150 Style Flange
  • 3.4 in. Front Height, 4.07 in. Center Height, 4.75 in. Rear Height
  • Black Powder Coated Finish
  • Made In The USA
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Edelbrock – RPM Air-Gap Small Block Ford Polished Intake Manifold (Part No.75811)

RPM Air-Gap Small Block Ford Polished Intake Manifold

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Based on performer RPM-series with unique air gap. Air gap cooler and denser mixture for more power. Designed for 1500 to 6500 RPM. Improve performance on the street or race track. Larger cross-sectional area and taller card flange. Compatibility with lar

Product Features:
  • Based on Performer RPM-Series with Unique Air Gap
  • Air Gap Cooler and Denser Mixture for More Power
  • Designed For 1500 To 6500 RPM
  • Designed For Street And High Performance
  • Larger Cross Sectional Area
  • Taller Carb Flange
  • Compatibility w/Large Displacement 351W Based Eng.
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FEL-PRO Performance – Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 7 Piece Set (Part No.1240)

Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 7 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.
  • 1970-82; w/2 Bbl. Cylinder heads
  • 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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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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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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Edelbrock – Cylinder Head Gasket Set for Ford (Part No.7314)

Cylinder Head Gasket Set for Ford

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$126.99
Product Features:
  • 4.5 in. Cylinder Bore Diameter
  • 0.048 in. Thickness
  • 12.5cc Volume
  • Gray Color
  • Two Piece Configuration
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FEL-PRO Performance – Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts (Part No.1020)

Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts

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$41.99
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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Mr. Gasket – Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.278)

Valve Cover Gasket Set

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$41.49
Mr. Gasket Performance Valve Cover Gaskets are high-density cork/rubber blend gaskets that use evenly sized cork particles distributed evenly throughout the rubber binder. The result is a compressible valve cover gasket without leak paths. These gaskets create a positive seal by controlled swelling of the gasket material when exposed to hot engine oil. Provides excellent flange sealing and durability. For original equipment replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track use.

Product Features:
  • Manufactured from high-density cork/rubber blend gasket material
  • Provides excellent sealing and durability
  • For OE replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track use
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Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.5870)

Ultra Seal: Valve Cover Gasket Set

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Ultra-Seal is Mr. Gasket premium valve cover gasket material. It’s manufactured from a high density cork and rubber blend with a black latex coat applied to the outside to help seal minor flange irregularites and eliminate oil leakage. It creates a positive seal by controlled swelling of the gasket material when exposed to hot oil. For original equipment replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track use. Sold as a pair. These gaskets are .187 inch thick.

Product Features:
  • Manufactured from high-density cork /rubber blend gasket material
  • A black latex rubber coating is applied to outside of gasket to help seal minor flange irregularities and eliminate the possibility of oil leakage
  • Creates a positive seal by controlled swelling of the gasket material when exposed to hot engine oil
  • For OE replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track
  • .187″ thick
  • Handles Ex Flange Pressure
  • Forms Leak Proof Seal
  • Black Latex Coating
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Mr. Gasket – High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow (Part No.4364)

High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow

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$26.99
Mr. Gasket High Performance Thermostats are designed to resist large variations of coolant pressure at high RPM (revolutions per minute). This allows them to fully open at correct temperature consistently regardless of engine RPM. The design also provides the high flow that engines operated a higher RPM need. This thermostat also features a copper/brass construction to further resist corrosion. Mr. Gasket High Performance / High Flow Thermostats are suitable for street, drag race, or oval track applications.

Product Features:
  • Opens At 180 Degrees
  • Designed to Resist Large Variations of Coolant Pressure at High RPM
  • Fully Opens at Correct Temperature Consistently Regardless of Engine RPM
  • For High Performance Street, Drag Race, and Oval Track
  • Copper & Brass Construction – Resists Corrosion
  • High Flow
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Competition Cams – XE Computer Controlled 206/212 Hydraulic Roller Cam K-Kit (Part No.K35-512-8)

XE Computer Controlled 206/212 Hydraulic Roller Cam K-Kit

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$1157.99
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 fuel injected 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 – High Energy/Marine 218/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit (Part No.CL34-227-4)

High Energy/Marine 218/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit

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$426.99
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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Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Harmonic Balancer Bolt/Washer Kit (Part No.7847)

Ultra Seal: Harmonic Balancer Bolt/Washer Kit

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Mr. Gasket Harmonic Balancer Bolt for Ford V8 except 351C. Fits 221,260,289,302,351W small block Windsor engines, 332,352,360,390,406,410,427,428 FEs, and 429,460 385 series big blocks. 5/8-18 x 2 inch long heat treated black oxide coated Grade 8 alloy steel with a thick parallel ground washer to provide accurate, uniform torque.

Product Features:
  • Heat treated black oxide coated Grade 8 alloy steel
  • Thick parallel ground washer provides more accurate, uniform torque
  • Hex Prevents Socket Slippage
  • Accurate And Uniform Torque
  • Black Plated Finish
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Mr. Gasket – Precision Timing Tape (Part No.1594)

Precision Timing Tape

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$21.79
Precision timing tape can be used on a factory balancer to create HP through accurate timing, and makes setting valve lash simple.

Product Features:
  • 6 3¿8″ diameter
  • 6 3┐8″ diameter
  • 289-302-351 cu. in.
  • Increased Performance
  • Set Valve Lash At Proper Time
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Edelbrock – Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16) (Part No.9724)

Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16)

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Product Features:
  • Use W/ Valve Springs Part #5822, 5882, 5896, 5872, 5867, 5812, 5857
  • Set of 16
  • 1.50 in. Outside Diameter
  • Steel Material
  • Black Oxide Finish
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FEL-PRO Performance – PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET (Part No.1817)

PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET

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

Product Features:
  • Felcoid/Plus gaskets have a fiber sheet core and a latex rubber coating to eliminate potential leakage paths. The core material resists crushing and splitting, while providing excellent blowout resistance.
  • With steel core to provide ultimate excellent blowout resistance.
  • Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.
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FEL-PRO Performance – PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET (Part No.1812)

PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET

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

Product Features:
  • Felcoid/Plus gaskets have a fiber sheet core and a latex rubber coating to eliminate potential leakage paths. The core material resists crushing and splitting, while providing excellent blowout resistance.
  • With steel core to provide ultimate excellent blowout resistance.
  • Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.
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Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Oil Pan Gasket (Part No.6683)

Ultra Seal: Oil Pan Gasket

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$59.19
High performance, race quality gasket with molded rubber coating over a steel core. Steel core provides rigidity and durability, preventing prevent push out while the molded rubber coating helps seal minor oil pan rail irregularities. The one piece design eliminates the need for separate end seals to make installation easier and even further reduce the possibility of oil leakage. Provides excellent sealing and durability. Excellent replacement for stock original equipment, high performance street, drag race and oval track. Includes gasket and new oil pan bolts.

Product Features:
  • Steel core provides rigidity, durability and prevents gasket push out
  • Molded rubber coating seals minor irregularities in pan surface
  • One piece design is easier to install and even less prone to leak
  • Direct replacement suitable for all uses – street, racing, heavy duty
  • Include both gasket and new oil pan bolts
  • No Cork Particles
  • Easy Removal For Disassembly
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Edelbrock – Water Pump for Ford 429/460 in Polished Finish (Part No.8876)

Water Pump for Ford 429/460 in Polished Finish

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Maximum cooling for street and racing engines. Internal passages are balanced for maximum flow. Impeller is larger than others for maximum pressure. Impeller vanes dramatically increase flow rates. Equal distribution to both sides of block. Only flows in one direction for optimum efficiency. In the early days of the automotive performance industry, you either ran what was available, or you fabricated something you thought met your needs. Such needs were the building blocks of this industry, and it was through the efforts of many that we have the automotive aftermarket, but it was through the work of one name in particular to which many in the industry owe a great debt, and that name is Edelbrock.

Product Features:
  • Maximum Cooling for Street and Racing Engines
  • Internal Passages Are Balanced for Maximum Flow
  • Impeller is Larger than Others For Max Pressure
  • Impeller Vanes Dramatically Increase Flow Rates
  • Equal Distribution to Both Sides of Block
  • Only Flows in One-Direction for Optimum Efficiency
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Edelbrock – Water Pump Ford 5.0 V8 Reverse Rotation in Black Finish (Part No.88403)

Water Pump Ford 5.0 V8 Reverse Rotation in Black Finish

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Edelbrock #88403 Water Pump Ford 5.0l 1986-93 reverse rotation black ideal to prevent overheating in street rods and street machines, as well as in tow rigs and motorhomes. Using state-of-the-art racing technology, Edelbrock has designed these “super cool

Product Features:
  • Reverse Impeller Rotation
  • 0.625 in. Pilot Shaft
  • 0.750 in. Ball/Ball Bearing
  • 5.750 in. Block To Hub Height
  • Black Finish
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Edelbrock – Water Pump for Small-Block Ford 351W in Black Finish (Part No.88433)

Water Pump for Small-Block Ford 351W in Black Finish

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Edelbrock #88433 Water Pump Ford 1970-78 302 & 1970-87 351w v8 black ideal to prevent overheating in street rods and street machines, as well as in tow rigs and motorhomes. Using state-of-the-art racing technology, Edelbrock has designed these “super cool

Product Features:
  • Standard Impeller Rotation
  • 0.625 in. Pilot Shaft
  • 0.750 in. Ball/Ball Bearing
  • 5.70 in. Block To Hub Height
  • Black Finish
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1970 Ford Thunderbird Performance Engines

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1970 Ford Thunderbird. Maybe you just need a couple of Performance Engines. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 24 different Performance Engines in our inventory ranging from $26.99 to $526.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1970 Ford Thunderbird running smoothly.

Performance Engines are only as good as their brand. We stock 6 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1970 Ford Thunderbird. Mr. Gasket, FEL-PRO Performance, and Edelbrock are just some of the brands we stock. Search for brands you know or compare prices and reviews to help you decide!

We know you’ll find the perfect Performance Engines for your 1970 Ford Thunderbird, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 22 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Sure Seat Valve Springs for Ford 429/460 V8 1969-1987 with 1.0 stars.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Performance Engines to keep your 1970 Ford Thunderbird rolling for years to come, look no further. Shop online and have your products shipped direct to your door, or pick up at the nearest Advance Auto Parts location today!

Performance Engines Brands To Make Your 1970 Ford Thunderbird Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1970 Ford Thunderbird demands trusted brand parts and products to keep it running. Many trusted brands of Performance Engines make up Advance Auto Parts’ inventory, and all are ready to help make your Thunderbird the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Performance Engines brands and parts.

Popular Mr. Gasket Performance Engines

We carry Mr. Gasket parts in our stock across Performance Engine Intake Manifold Gaskets and Performance Engine Coolant Thermostats categories, plus more. For a 1970 Ford Thunderbird, our most popular Mr. Gasket Performance Engines include:
Ultra Seal: Intake Gasket
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Ultra Seal: Intake Gasket
Performance Engine Intake Manifold Gaskets
High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow
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High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow
Performance Engine Coolant Thermostats

FAQs for 1970 Ford Thunderbird Performance Engines

What are the most purchased Performance Engines for the 1970 Ford Thunderbird?

Out of 24 Performance Engines for the 1970 Ford Thunderbird, the most popular in our inventory are:
Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 5 Piece Set
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Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 5 Piece Set
Performance Engine Intake Manifold Gaskets
Ultra Seal: Harmonic Balancer Bolt/Washer Kit
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Ultra Seal: Harmonic Balancer Bolt/Washer Kit
Performance Engine Harmonic Balancers
PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET
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PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET
Performance Engine Oil Pan Gaskets

What are the top-rated 1970 Ford Thunderbird Performance Engines?

Top-rated Performance Engines for your 1970 Ford Thunderbird based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Sure Seat Valve Springs for Ford 429/460 V8 1969-1987
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Sure Seat Valve Springs for Ford 429/460 V8 1969-1987
“THIS WAS NOT A COMPLETE KIT!ONLY GOT VALVE SPRINGS!!!”