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 Intake Manifolds, and Performance Engine Camshaft and Lifter Kits. 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 $426.99 with an average 4.2 star rating. Edelbrock offer similar pricing and quality, backed by strong customer feedback. With over 36 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 $183.11, with a range that starts at $10.99 and goes up to $612.99. With 17 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

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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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 – 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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Mr. Gasket – High Performance Thermostat – 160 Degree Brass & Copper (Part No.4363)

High Performance Thermostat - 160 Degree Brass & Copper

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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.

Product Features:
  • 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
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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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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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$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.

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
See More

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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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

Most Popular Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gaskets for 1971 Ford M-400s

Enhance your 1971 Ford M-400 with one of the 2 Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gaskets we have in stock, starting at just $39.99.

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

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

Best-Selling 1971 Ford M-400 Performance Intake Manifold

Upgrade your M-400 with our best-selling Performance Intake Manifold with a 4 Starts rating across 1 review.

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

Top-Quality Performance Engine Camshaft and Lifter Kits for 1971 Ford M-400s

Choose a high-quality OEM or aftermarket Performance Engine Camshaft and Lifter Kit for Ford M-400s and enjoy top-notch performance from $404.99.

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

from

$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.
See More

Competition Cams – Magnum 248/248 Solid Flat Cam and Lifter Kit for Ford 352-428 (Part No.CL33-246-4)

Magnum 248/248 Solid Flat Cam and Lifter Kit for Ford 352-428

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$612.99
Magnum 248/248 Solid Flat Cam and Lifter Kit for Ford 352-428

Competition Cams – Magnum 236/236 Solid Flat Cam and Lifter Kit for Ford 352-428 (Part No.CL33-245-4)

Magnum 236/236 Solid Flat Cam and Lifter Kit for Ford 352-428

from

$576.99
Magnum 236/236 Solid Flat Cam and Lifter Kit for Ford 352-428

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

from

$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.
See More

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)

High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow

from

$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.

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
See More

Mr. Gasket – High Performance Thermostat – 160 Degree Brass & Copper (Part No.4363)

High Performance Thermostat - 160 Degree Brass & Copper

from

$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.

Product Features:
  • 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
See More

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

High Performance Thermostat

from

$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
See More

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.
See More

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 $426.99. 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
(1)
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 $426.99, giving you a range of options to suit your budget. Backed by over 2 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 1971 Ford M-400 Performance Engines

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

Out of 17 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 $612.99 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 $183.11. 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?

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 36 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:

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

As of 6/2/26, 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.