1971 Ford M-400 Performance Engines
Keep Your 1971 Ford M-400 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 1971 Ford M-400 looking sharp and performing at its best. At Advance Auto Parts we carry a wide selection of dependable options, including Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gaskets, Performance Engine Valve Stem Seal Sets, and Performance Engine Oil Pan Gaskets. 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. For example, Competition Cams Performance Engines start at just $33.99 with an average 4.1 star rating. With over 34 reviews and a solid 4 star average, you can shop with confidence knowing other Ford M-400 owners approve.
Competitive Prices and Extensive Inventory
The average price for a 1971 Ford M-400 Performance Engine at Advance Auto Parts is around $33.63, with a range that starts at $29.49 and goes up to $39.99. With 7 options in stock from 3 trusted brands, finding the right fit is easy. Popular picks like High Performance Thermostat, PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET, and Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 5 Piece Set start at just $29.99 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 1971 Ford M-400 in peak condition, inside and out.
Find Your Specific 1971 Ford M-400 Performance Engines
Looking for the perfect Performance Engine for your 1971 Ford M-400? 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 M-400. Whether you’re driving a 1971 model or another popular model year like
1972 and
1973, 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 1971 Ford M-400 Performance Engines
FEL-PRO Performance – PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET (Part No.1817)
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$29.99
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions
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- 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.
Competition Cams – VALVE SEALS, TEFLON 3/8" 1 ST (Part No.505-16)
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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.
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- 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
Mr. Gasket – High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow (Part No.4364)
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$29.99
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.
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- 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
Mr. Gasket – High Performance Thermostat (Part No.4365)
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$31.99
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.
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- Opens At 195 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
Mr. Gasket – High Performance Thermostat – 160 Degree Brass & Copper (Part No.4363)
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$29.49
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.
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- Opens at 160 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
FEL-PRO Performance – Performance Cylinder Head Gasket (Part No.1020)
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$39.99
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions.
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- 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.
FEL-PRO Performance – Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 5 Piece Set (Part No.1246)
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$39.99
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions
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- 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.
Popular 1971 Ford M-400 Performance Engines Categories
Most Popular Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gasket for 1971 Ford M-400s
Enhance your 1971 Ford M-400 with this popular Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gasket we have in stock, for $39.99.
FEL-PRO Performance – Performance Cylinder Head Gasket (Part No.1020)
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$39.99
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions.
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- 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.
Best-Selling 1971 Ford M-400 Performance Engine Valve Stem Seal Set
Upgrade your M-400 with our best-selling Performance Engine Valve Stem Seal Set with a 5 Starts rating across 1 review.
Competition Cams – VALVE SEALS, TEFLON 3/8" 1 ST (Part No.505-16)
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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.
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- 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
Top-Quality Performance Engine Oil Pan Gaskets for 1971 Ford M-400s
Choose a high-quality OEM or aftermarket Performance Engine Oil Pan Gasket for Ford M-400s and enjoy top-notch performance from $29.99.
FEL-PRO Performance – PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET (Part No.1817)
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$29.99
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions
Product Features:
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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.
Top Picks for 1971 Ford M-400 Performance Engine Coolant Thermostats
Invest in one of our 3 durable Performance Engine Coolant Thermostats for your 1971 Ford, knowing you’re getting trusted brands and expert craftsmanship.
Mr. Gasket – High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow (Part No.4364)
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$29.99
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.
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- 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
Mr. Gasket – High Performance Thermostat – 160 Degree Brass & Copper (Part No.4363)
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$29.49
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.
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- Opens at 160 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
Mr. Gasket – High Performance Thermostat (Part No.4365)
from
$31.99
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.
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- Opens At 195 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
Our Performance Engine Intake Manifold Gaskets for 1971 Ford M-400s
Make a smart move for your 1971 Ford M-400 with our Performance Engine Intake Manifold Gasket for $39.99.
FEL-PRO Performance – Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 5 Piece Set (Part No.1246)
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$39.99
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions
Product Features:
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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.
Top-Rated Performance Engine Brands For Your 1971 Ford M-400
When it comes to finding the perfect Performance Engine for your 1971 Ford M-400, Advance Auto Parts has you covered with a wide selection of high-quality OEM and aftermarket options from 3 trusted brands. We carry the most popular Performance Engine brands including Competition Cams, and more, all known for their exceptional customer ratings (average brand rating of 4.1 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 1971 Ford M-400, providing peace of mind with parts that meet or exceed OEM standards.
Popular Competition Cams 1971 Ford M-400 Performance Engines
If you’re looking for a top-quality Performance Engine for your 1971 Ford M-400, Advance Auto Parts has exactly what you need with our selection of Competition Cams Performance Engines. We have 1 Competition Cams Performance Engines in stock for this fitment, all known for their durability and precision fit. With prices starting at just $33.99, you’ll find the perfect Performance Engine for your needs and budget. Competition Cams Performance Engines for the 1971 Ford M-400 come highly rated, with over 1 customer reviews and an impressive average rating of 4.1 stars. Choosing a Competition Cams Performance Engine from Advance Auto Parts is a smart move to ensure quality and value for your vehicle.
FAQs for 1971 Ford M-400 Performance Engines
What are the best-selling Performance Engines for 1971 Ford M-400s?
Out of 7 Performance Engines that fit 1971 Ford M-400s, the following parts are the top sellers:
- High Performance Thermostat (22903641) – $31.99
- PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET (19781457) – $29.99
- Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 5 Piece Set (19781813) – $39.99
What’s the price range for 1971 Ford M-400 Performance Engines?
The prices of Performance Engines for the 1971 Ford M-400 range from $29.49 up to $39.99 for the most premium parts.
What is the average price of a Performance Engine for a 1971 Ford M-400?
The average price for Performance Engines for the 1971 Ford M-400 is $33.63. 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.
What are the cheapest Performance Engines for my 1971 Ford M-400?
The cheapest 1971 Ford M-400 Performance Engines we carry are:
- High Performance Thermostat – 160 Degree Brass & Copper (17360031) – $29.49
- High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow (17360033) – $29.99
- PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET (19781457) – $29.99
- High Performance Thermostat (22903641) – $31.99
- VALVE SEALS, TEFLON 3/8" 1 ST (10214807) – $33.99
Does Advance Auto Parts sell Performance Engines for any other 1971 Ford models?
Yes. We stock Performance Engines for 23 other popular 1971 Ford models. Some of the most popular are 1971 Mustang Performance Engines, 1971 Thunderbird Performance Engines, 1971 Bronco Performance Engines, 1971 Country Squire Performance Engines, and 1971 LTD Performance Engines.
What are the top-rated Performance Engines that fit the 1971 Ford M-400?
Based on 34 reviews by customers, our 1971 Ford M-400 Performance Engines have an average customer rating of 4 stars. These are the highest-rated categories of Performance Engines for the 1971 Ford M-400 and their top-rated products:
- Performance Engine Coolant Thermostats
- High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow (17360033) – $29.99
- High Performance Thermostat – 160 Degree Brass & Copper (17360031) – $29.49
- Performance Engine Valve Stem Seal Sets
- VALVE SEALS, TEFLON 3/8" 1 ST (10214807) – $33.99
What types of Performance Engines do you sell for my 1971 Ford M-400?
As of 11/2/25, these are some of the most in-demand types of Performance Engines for a 1971 Ford M-400:
Can I get help with 1971 Ford M-400 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 M-400 Performance Engines?
Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new Ford M-400 Performance Engines and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.