1971 Ford M-400 Performance Engines

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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 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.

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 4.1 star rating. Edelbrock offer similar pricing and quality, backed by strong customer feedback. With over 3 reviews and a solid 3 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 $280.51, with a range that starts at $10.99 and goes up to $648.99. With 24 options in stock from 4 trusted brands, finding the right fit is easy. Popular picks like High Performance Thermostat, Performer 390 Intake Manifold for Ford FE, Satin Finish, and Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 5 Piece Set start at just $32.49 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.

Essential 1971 Ford M-400 Performance Engines

Competition Cams – High Energy 218/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit (Part No.CL33-224-3)

High Energy 218/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit

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$648.99
FE FORD HYDRAULIC CAM AND LIFTER KIT – High Energy: Good upgrade for factory performance cams in 390-428. Noticeable idle.

Product Features:
  • Cam and lifter kit for FE Ford engines
  • CL-Kit includes cam, lifters, assembly lube, instructions and decals
  • 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
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Competition Cams – High Energy 206/206 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit (Part No.CL33-221-3)

High Energy 206/206 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit

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$648.99
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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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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Mr. Gasket – High Performance Thermostat (Part No.4365)

High Performance Thermostat

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$32.49
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.

Product Features:
  • 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
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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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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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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 – Magnum 253/253 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.33-241-4)

Magnum 253/253 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 – High Energy 218/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.33-224-3)

High Energy 218/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam

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$395.99
HYDRAULIC – High Energy: Good upgrade for factory performance cams in 390-428. Noticeable idle.

Product Features:
  • 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
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Competition Cams – VALVE SEALS, TEFLON 3/8" 1 ST (Part No.505-16)

VALVE SEALS, TEFLON 3/8" 1 ST

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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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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)

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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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)

VALVE SEALS, TEFLON 3/8" 1 ST

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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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Top-Quality Performance Intake Manifolds for 1971 Ford M-400s

Choose a high-quality OEM or aftermarket Performance Intake Manifold for Ford M-400s and enjoy top-notch performance from $597.99.

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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Our Top Pick for a 1971 Ford M-400 Performance Engine Coolant Thermostat

Invest in a durable Performance Engine Coolant Thermostat for your 1971 Ford, knowing you’re getting trusted brands and expert craftsmanship.

Mr. Gasket – High Performance Thermostat (Part No.4365)

High Performance Thermostat

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$32.49
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.

Product Features:
  • 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
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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)

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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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 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 1971 Ford M-400, providing peace of mind with parts that meet or exceed OEM standards.

Popular Edelbrock 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 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 1971 Ford M-400 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 1971 Ford M-400 Performance Engines

For those in search of a high-quality Performance Engine for their 1971 Ford M-400, Advance Auto Parts offers a great selection of Competition Cams Performance Engines. With 1 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, giving you a range of options to suit your budget. Backed by over 1 customer ratings and an average rating of 4.1 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.
VALVE SEALS, TEFLON 3/8" 1 ST
from $33.99
(1)
VALVE SEALS, TEFLON 3/8" 1 ST
“As good as OEM.”

FAQs for 1971 Ford M-400 Performance Engines

What are the best-selling Performance Engines for 1971 Ford M-400s?

Out of 24 Performance Engines that fit 1971 Ford M-400s, the following parts are the top sellers:

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 $10.99 up to $648.99 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 $280.51. 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:

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?

The one 1971 Ford M-400 Performance Engine we have in stock is the 10 Degree Steel Retainer for 26120 Beehive Spring. It costs $10.99.

What types of Performance Engines do you sell for my 1971 Ford M-400?

As of 3/1/26, 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.