1972 Ford Ranchero Performance and Racing Products

Essential 1972 Ford Ranchero Performance and Racing Products

Airaid – Air Filter (Part No.800-357)

Air Filter

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$59.99
304 stainless steel mesh. 5 layer construction. Most durable filters in the industry. Outperforms the others in clean air testing. Assures cleanest air possible from washable filter. Provides balance between air flow and peak filtration. Lifetime no hassle warranty.

Product Features:
  • Multi-Layer Construction
  • Most Durable Filters In The Industry
  • Outperforms The Others In Clean Air Testing
  • Assures Cleanest Air Possible From Washable Filter
  • Washable And Reusable
  • Made In The USA
  • Lifetime No Hassle Warranty
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Mallory – Distributor Drive Gear (Part No.29418PD)

Distributor Drive Gear

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$62.99
Mallory distributor gears are precision machined from alloy steel in our factory to exact original equipment specs. For use with cast flat tappet hydraulic/mechanical cams and austempered ductile iron roller cams.

Product Features:
  • Replacement Distributor Gear
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Energy Suspension – Control Arm Bushing Set (Part No.4.3111G)

Control Arm Bushing Set

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$50.99
For both front and rear of suspensions on cars, trucks and SUVs. Maintains proper alignment under extreme conditions on and off-road and during competition. Improves vehicle handling, cornering and overall control. Full floating for smoother operation. Made of Energy’s Hyper-Flex performance polyurethane to add performance and durability.

Product Features:
  • Maintains Better Alignment While Driving
  • Full Floating and Non Binding
  • Fits Into the Remaining Stock Control Arms
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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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Spectre – Water Neck; Ford 429-460 (Part No.4734)

Water Neck; Ford 429-460

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$54.99
Spectre’s Ford V8 water neck fits Ford 429 – 460 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 sealing O-ring, and has a 3/8 inch NPT threaded hole for the Ford temp sensor.

Product Features:
  • Fits Ford 429 – 460 engines
  • Has a 3/8 inch NPT threaded hole for temperature sensor
  • Includes sealing O-ring
  • Chrome plated
  • Easy to install
  • Hardware not included
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Mr. Gasket – Chrome Dress-Up Kit (Part No.9833)

Chrome Dress-Up Kit

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$149.99
Kits include most popular chrome dress-up components, including short, OEM height valve covers with integral oil baffles.

Product Features:
  • Includes oil baffles
  • Chrome plated
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MSD Ignition – Coil; Blaster 2; with Ballast and Hardware (Part No.8203)

Coil; Blaster 2; with Ballast and Hardware

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$82.99
If you are looking to upgrade your stock coil, or want to compliment the performance of your MSD blaster ignition, MSD 5, 6 or 7, the blaster coil line is the right choice. All of the blaster coils are designed for improved spark output. Special 100:1 windings are used to provide maximum build-up of voltage. These windings are held secure and kept cool in an oil filled metal canister. The tower assembly is molded of durable alkyd material due to its high dielectric characteristics while wide spaced brass primary terminals prevent the possibility of spark. There are several versions of the blaster coil available. All of them have the same internal specifications, but have different housings or components. Each blaster coil can be used with a stock ignition, blaster ignition, MSD 5, 6 or 7 ignition control. Most late model vehicles with electronic ignitions do not require a ballast resistor, check your ignition and manufacturers specifications to determine if a ballast is required in your application.

Product Features:
  • Improved output coil for stock points or electronic ignitions
  • Works w/Blaster Ignition Or MSD 5/6/7 Series
  • Ballast Resistor Required If Used w/Stock Points Ignition
  • Supplied w/2 Spark Plug Wire Boots/Terminals/Ballast Resistor
  • 100:1 Turns Ratio
  • Lower Primary Resistance Produces High Voltage Output
  • Metal Canister Is Filled w/Premium Grade Oil For Cooling
  • CARB E.O. Approved
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Energy Suspension – Sway Bar End Link Kit (Part No.9.8120G)

Sway Bar End Link Kit

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$26.99
Made of high durometer, very firm, Hyper-Flex performance polyurethane. They’re economical, increase efficiency and are easy to install. Use Energy Suspension sway bar end links with sway bar bushings to get the maximum performance benefit. Combine both for the same effect as buying a larger sway bar. Together they offer a dramatic improvement in performance and handling.

Product Features:
  • Made from HYPER-Flex Polyurethane
  • Allows Vehicle to Work At Maximum Efficiency
  • Easy to Install
  • Superior Performance and Greater Longevity
  • Lasts Much Longer Than OEM Rubber End Links
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MSD Ignition – Distributor Cap; Ford HEI (Part No.8408)

Distributor Cap; Ford HEI

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$51.99
MSD molds our most popular V8 distributor caps in-house. These caps are injection molded from DuPont? Rynite material and feature spark plug-style terminals. These terminals offer improved locking connections and the Rynite material is extremely strong with excellent dielectric properties. Plus, most caps have an optional wire retainer that is supplied with these caps to lock the wires in place.

Product Features:
  • Designed w/Performance In Mind
  • High Quality Material
  • Stainless Terminals
  • Performance replacement part
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Mr. Gasket – Super Intake Manifold Bolts (Part No.6082)

Super Intake Manifold Bolts

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$40.99
Super Intake Manifold Bolts

Energy Suspension – Tie Rod Dust Boot (Part No.9.13102R)

Tie Rod Dust Boot

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$5.99
Repair torn and worn-out boots of suspension tie rod ends – without having to buy the entire and expensive tie rod. Adds durability surpassing most OEM rubber boots. Exclusive 5 point sealing action. Choose from four sizes and round or octagon styles. Made of Energy’s Hyper-Flex performance polyurethane for added performance and durability.

Product Features:
  • Easy to Install
  • Superior Material
  • Saves Your Tie Rods
  • Lasts Longer
  • Looks Great
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Edelbrock – Thunder Series AVS 800 CFM Carburetor – Electric Choke, EnduraShine Finish (Part No.18134)

Thunder Series AVS 800 CFM Carburetor - Electric Choke, EnduraShine Finish

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$622.99
New qwik-tune adjustable secondary air valve. Optional single or dual fuel inlet. Distinctive black accented hardware. No gaskets below fuel level to prevent leakage. Metering rod and step up springs can be changed easily. GM and AMC style throttle linkage. Exclusive 12 month complete satisfaction warranty.

Product Features:
  • New Qwik-Tune Adjustable Secondary Air Valve
  • Optional Single Or Dual Fuel Inlet
  • Distinctive Black Accented Hardware
  • No Gaskets Below Fuel Level to Prevent Leakage
  • Metering Rod/Step Up Springs Can Be Changed Easily
  • GM/AMC-Style Throttle Linkage
  • Exclusive 12 Month Complete Satisfaction Warranty
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MSD Ignition – Rotor; MSD Ford Distributors PN 8455; PN 8456 (Part No.8070)

Rotor; MSD Ford Distributors PN 8455; PN 8456

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$11.99
This replacement rotor is injection molded from high voltage isolation material with heavy duty construction. The rotor fits MSD Ford distributors PN 8455, 8456.

Product Features:
  • Resist carbon tracking
  • Max Voltage Transfer
  • Molded From Insulated Material
  • Fits MSD PN[8455/8456]
  • Fits MSD part numbers 8455 and 8456
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Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 240/246 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit for Ford 351W (Part No.CL35-250-4)

Xtreme Energy 240/246 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit for Ford 351W

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$373.99
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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Edelbrock – Signature Series Valve Covers: Big Block Ford 429-460 V8, Chrome Steel (Part No.4463)

Signature Series Valve Covers: Big Block Ford 429-460 V8, Chrome Steel

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$85.99
The Edelbrock #4463 Signature Series Valve Covers are designed for Ford 429/460 V8 applications. Engineered for function and styled for great looks, Signature Series valve covers have stock-style breather baffles that prevent oil passage to the PCV valve. These quality valve covers accept all emissions equipment, including PCV valve holes. Rubber grommets for the breather and PCV valve holes are included. Matching breathers sold separately.

Product Features:
  • Big Block Ford 428-460
  • Short
  • Chrome Steel
  • Set Of Two
  • Rubber Grommets For Breather
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FEL-PRO Performance – Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set (Part No.1416)

Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set

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

Product Features:
  • Performance exhaust header gasket consisting of a high-density fiber facing material attached to both sides of a perforated steel core.
  • Resists blowout and burnout from high-temperature exhaust and is far stronger than basic paper gaskets.
  • Anti-stick coating permits motion without damaging the gasket and makes it easier to remove the gasket for future engine service.
  • Slotted bolt holes allow for easier header installation.
  • Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.
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Hooker Headers – Super Comp. Header (Part No.6210HKR)

Super Comp. Header

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$836.99
Hooker has a complete line of engine swap headers, front frame mounts and transmission mounts for popular engine swaps. Available for Chevy, Chrysler and Ford small block and big block engines. Hooker swap headers and mounts are designed to provide an exact fit when used together. Hooker swap headers add the extra horsepower and torque the serious enthusiast demands. Hooker Headers are the best single improvement you can make.

Product Features:
  • Long Tube Lengths
  • Long Transition Collectors
  • Monstrous Low-Mid Range Torque
  • Keep Top End Horsepower
  • Provides Finest Fit
  • Most Durable Design Available
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Mallory – Unilite Breakerless Ignition Conversion Kit (Part No.501)

Unilite Breakerless Ignition Conversion Kit

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$113.99
Put an end to high maintenance point ignition systems by installing a proven Mallory Unilite ignition conversion kit. Features at a glance, improves performance and fuel efficiency, easy to install with simple hand tools, reduced maintenance and is available for all popular 12-volt negative ground domestic cars and trucks.

Product Features:
  • Easy Installation
  • Improved Fuel Economy
  • Reduced Maintenance
  • Accurate Timing
  • Improved Performance
  • Provides A Simple Conversion
  • No Moving Parts To Wear Out
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MSD Ignition – Distributor; Ford V8; 351W (Part No.8584)

Distributor; Ford V8; 351W

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$399.99
MSD Pro-Billet Distributors are the finest performance and racing distributors available. Every feature has been engineered to endure the rigors of high performance and racing engines. Whether cruising the streets or racing stock cars, dragsters, boats or trucks, MSD has a distributor for it. MSD uses state-of-the-art, Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) mills and lathes to machine each housing. After a long series of precise cuts and movements, the billet is formed into a flawless distributor housing that is accurate to within 0.001″. The flex-free housings are lightweight, have no porosity or weak areas and look great on polished, show quality engines.

Product Features:
  • CNC machined billet aluminum housing and DuPont Rynite base
  • No CARB Exemption Order Number
  • Supplied w/Cap-A-Dapt and rotor (accepts MSD socket style caps)
  • Mech. advance assem. can be locked out for crank trigger systems
  • Nylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weights
  • Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate
  • Advance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel
  • QPQ coated for friction reduction
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Edelbrock – Street Legal Performer; Cylinder Head (Part No.603519)

Street Legal Performer; Cylinder Head

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$958.99
50 state street legal aluminum cylinder head. Out-of-the-box bolt-on performance. Intake valves are used for stock pistons.

Product Features:
  • 50-State Street Legal Aluminum Cylinder Head
  • Out-of-the-Box Bolt-On Performance
  • Hand-Blended Intake and Exhaust Bowls
  • CNC-Matched Intake/Exhaust Ports in Std Location
  • Thicker Deck Surfaces than Other Brands
  • Heli-Coils in Rocker Studs and Exhaust Bolt Holes
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Holley – Mechanical Fuel Pump (Part No.12-289-11)

Mechanical Fuel Pump

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$165.99
Mechanical fuel pump made from heavy duty construction for continuous high RPM operation. Fuel body casting can be rotated to accommodate various plumbing situations. Fuel pressure regulator is not required.

Product Features:
  • High Output Fuel Flow
  • Flows 110 gph Free Flow
  • Shutoff Pressure Pre-Set From 6.5 To 8 PSI
  • Fuel Pressure Regulator Is Not Required
  • Heavy Duty Construction For Continuous High rpm Operation
  • Fuel Body Casting Can Be Rotated For Plumbing Situations
  • Inlet And Outlet Tapped For 3/8 in. NPT
  • Inlet/Outlet Tapped For 3/8 in. NPT
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FEL-PRO Performance – PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET (Part No.1812)

PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET

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$27.49
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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Energy Suspension – Control Arm Bushing Set (Part No.4.3111R)

Control Arm Bushing Set

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$50.99
For both front and rear of suspensions on cars, trucks and SUVs. Maintains proper alignment under extreme conditions on and off-road and during competition. Improves vehicle handling, cornering and overall control. Full floating for smoother operation. Made of Energy’s Hyper-Flex performance polyurethane to add performance and durability.

Product Features:
  • Maintains Better Alignment While Driving
  • Full Floating and Non Binding
  • Fits Into the Remaining Stock Control Arms
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Accel – Contact And Condenser Kit (Part No.8203)

Contact And Condenser Kit

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$81.99
Regain horsepower and economy for your street machine with new contact and condenser kit. Large tungsten contacts provide crisp coil firing and perform solidly up to 5,000 RPM. Condenser’s special winding protects from pitting of point contacts. Heavy duty 23 ounce points.

Product Features:
  • High Performance Points and Condenser
  • With Integral Conductor
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Edelbrock – Performer Intake Manifold Small-Block Ford (Part No.3781)

Performer Intake Manifold Small-Block Ford

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$401.99


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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FEL-PRO Performance – Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts (Part No.1028)

Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts

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$91.99
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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Hays – Performance; Flywheel (Part No.12-735)

Performance; Flywheel

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$439.99
Hays aluminum flywheels are manufactured from certified billet material that will not break up under the stress of high RPM and severe punishment of racing. Features replaceable steel surface insert. Precision balanced to either neutral (internal) or Detroit (external) specifications. Meets SFI specification 1.1 for racing.

Product Features:
  • Certified Billet Material
  • Borg and Beck Clutch Pattern
  • Long-Style Clutch Pattern
  • Ring Gear Securely Mounted To Prevent Spinning
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Mr. Gasket – Remote Oil Filter Kit (Part No.7682)

Remote Oil Filter Kit

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$97.99
This kit relocates the oil filter for quick, clean and easy access and increased filtering. It is complete with precision die cast aluminum by-pass, filter brackets and all high pressure connectors.

Product Features:
  • Relocate oil filter to an easy access location
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1972 Ford Ranchero Performance and Racing Products

You count on your 1972 Ford Ranchero to run right. That means taking care of it with regular maintenance, necessary repairs, and the right parts. Advance Auto Parts can help with all of that thanks to our extensive inventory of trusted Performance and Racing Products. With 229 Performance and Racing Products ranging in price from $5.99 to $1,134.99, you’re sure to find everything you need for your 1972 Ford Ranchero.

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Trusted Performance and Racing Products OEM and aftermarket product brands are what Advance Auto Parts specializes in. The brands we work with are sure to keep that 1972 Ford Ranchero running right for years to come. In our inventory you’ll find brands like K&N, Accel, FEL-PRO Performance, and even more.

Popular K&N Performance and Racing Products

You’ll find popular K&N brand products across Performance Air Filters and Performance Oil Filters. All are waiting to get your 1972 Ford Ranchero back on the road. Some of the top-rated K&N products in these categories are:

Top-Rated Accel Performance and Racing Products


If Accel are what you’re looking for, our inventory holds plenty. We stock Accel brand Performance and Racing Products for your 1972 Ford Ranchero, and some of our most reviewed Accel parts include:
Super Stock Coil
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Super Stock Coil
Performance Coils
Contact And Condenser Kit
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Contact And Condenser Kit
Performance Points and Condensers

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What are the most purchased Performance and Racing Products for the 1972 Ford Ranchero?

Out of 229 Performance and Racing Products for the 1972 Ford Ranchero, the most popular in our inventory are:
Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 11 Piece Set
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Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 11 Piece Set
Performance Engine Intake Manifold Gaskets
Wire Set; Street Fire; V8 Multi-Angle; Socket/HEI Universal
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Wire Set; Street Fire; V8 Multi-Angle; Socket/HEI Universal
Performance Spark Plug Wires
Tie Rod Dust Boot
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Tie Rod Dust Boot
Performance Tie Rod End Boots

What are the top-rated 1972 Ford Ranchero Performance and Racing Products?

Top-rated Performance and Racing Products for your 1972 Ford Ranchero based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Coil; Blaster 2; High Performance
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Coil; Blaster 2; High Performance
“MATCHED PERFECT TO OLD UNIT”
Performer 1405 Carburetor: 600 CFM, 4 Barrel, Square Bore, Manual Choke Inlet
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Performer 1405 Carburetor: 600 CFM, 4 Barrel, Square Bore, Manual Choke Inlet
“i have delt with every auto parts dealer there is and advance allways treats me like im their only custemer, thanks guys and gals!!!”
289-302 Ford Head Bolt Kit
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289-302 Ford Head Bolt Kit
“Great quality bolts. They include thread locker. Would definitely recommend to anyone replacing their heads.”