1978 Ford F-250 Performance and Racing Products

Essential 1978 Ford F-250 Performance and Racing Products

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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Mr. Gasket – Super Intake Manifold Bolts (Part No.6082)

Super Intake Manifold Bolts

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$40.99
Super Intake Manifold Bolts

Flowtech – Shorty; Smog Headers (Part No.91669-1FLT)

Shorty; Smog Headers

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$738.99


Product Features:
  • Bolt On Quickly And Easily
  • Top Performance/Clean Machine
  • Increased Efficiency
  • Leak Free Seal
  • Connects To Exhaust Head Pipe
  • Complete With Premium Gaskets
  • 16-Gauge Tubing For Durability
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B & M – Automatic Shifter, Megashifter-Right Hand Drive (Part No.80685)

Automatic Shifter, Megashifter-Right Hand Drive

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$456.99
The B&M Megashifter has it all, form, function and classic style. This all adds up to bring you a quality shifter that’s been one of the most popular automatic shifters of all time. The light truck Megashifter is better suited for truck and bench seat app

Product Features:
  • Universal Floor Mount Application
  • Cable Operated
  • Quick Installation
  • Accurate Shifting
  • NHRA/IHRA Reverse Lockout Meets Requirements
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Energy Suspension – Axle Pivot Bushing Set (Part No.4.3124R)

Axle Pivot Bushing Set

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$30.99
Product Features:
  • Firm in the Center Yet Soft on the Outside
  • Allows Flex and Pivot When Needed
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Flowmaster Inc. – 40 Series Muffler, 2.25in Offset Inlet 2.25in Center Outlet, Non-Reversible, Aggressive Sound (Part No.42441)

40 Series Muffler, 2.25in Offset Inlet 2.25in Center Outlet, Non-Reversible, Aggressive Sound

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$99.99
The Original 40 series muffler delivers an aggressive exterior and interior tone. If you’re looking for that original Flowmaster sound this is the muffler is for you. Constructed of 16 gauge aluminized steel and fully MIG welded for maximum durability.
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Mr. Gasket – Oil Pan Gasket (Part No.292)

Oil Pan Gasket

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$29.99
Manufactured from high-density cork and rubber blend gasket material. Provides excellent sealing and durability. Complete with molded rubber front/rear oil pan seals where applicable. For OE replacement and high performance street.

Product Features:
  • One-piece design
  • Eliminates potential leaks
  • Prevents over tightening
  • Prevents torque loss
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FEL-PRO Performance – Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set (Part No.1430)

Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set

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$26.49
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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Energy Suspension – Leaf Spring Bushing Set (Part No.4.2103G)

Leaf Spring Bushing Set

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$68.99
Adds a dramatic amount of performance and durability to any vehicle, cars, trucks and SUVs. Helps the vehicle be in control – when maneuvering through turns, during standing start accelerations, braking, even over bumps and berms. Made of Energy’s Hyper-Flex performance polyurethane which lasts 5 -10 times longer than conventional rubber components.

Product Features:
  • Made of Superior Hyper-Flex+ Material
  • Adds Dramatic Amount of Performance/Durability
  • Helps Vehicle Be in Control
  • Allows the Suspension to Function Properly
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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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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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FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.1639)

Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set

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$26.49
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

Product Features:
  • Blue Stripe performance cork-rubber gaskets use cork particles evenly distributed throughout a rubber binder resulting in a compressible gasket without leak paths.
  • Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.
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Edelbrock – Performer Carburetor #9906 600 CFM With Electric Choke, Satin Finish (Non-EGR) (Part No.9906)

Performer Carburetor #9906 600 CFM With Electric Choke, Satin Finish (Non-EGR)

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$397.99
Burnished aluminum. GM/MAC- style throttle linkage. Electric choke installed from factory. Easy tuning with 2 piece design. Smooth secondary transition. Both timed for full vacuum ports. Includes PCV outlet.
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Edelbrock – Sure Seat; Valve Spring (Part No.5972)

Sure Seat; Valve Spring

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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 – Ultra Seal; Sure-Lock Rocker Arm Nuts (Part No.923G)

Ultra Seal; Sure-Lock Rocker Arm Nuts

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$77.99
Designed to keep the rocker arms positively locked for precise and critical valve train adjustments. Manufactured from quality grade steel, then heat-treated for extra strength and plated with a durable finish. Kits include 16 rocker arm nuts with socket head set screws and one hex key wrench.

Product Features:
  • Sure-lock rocker arm nuts
  • Precise valve train adjustment
  • Keep rocker arms locked
  • High-quality grade steel
  • Heat-treated for ex strength
  • Plated with durable gold tone finish
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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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Edelbrock – 289-302 Ford Head Bolt Kit (Part No.8552)

289-302 Ford Head Bolt Kit

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$107.99


Product Features:
  • Highest Quality Head Bolts
  • Cold-Formed/Heat Treated
  • Ensures Molecular Integrity
  • Reduced Diameter Bolt Heads
  • Hardened/Parallel-Ground Washers Included
  • Rated At 170000 psi
  • Manufactured By ARP
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Spectre – Differential Cover (Part No.6082)

Differential Cover

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$64.99
Spectre’s Differential Covers are made to OEM specifications and are triple chrome plated for a lasting shine. Designed to protect the intricate moving parts of the differential, Spectre’s covers add an extra layer of protection to the vehicle’s underside. Featuring a 10-bolt design and fits 1972-2003 Dodge Ram Pickup rear, 1972-1999 Dodge Ram Pickup front, 1966-1985 Ford F100/F150/F250/F350/Bronco two or four wheel drive rear, Ford F250/F350 four wheel drive front, and Ford Excursion four wheel drive front differentials. Includes 10 SAE standard chrome bolts for installation. You’ll need to supply your own bolts if your application requires metric bolts.

Product Features:
  • 10 chrome 5/16 inch -18 x 3/4 inch differential cover bolts included
  • Bolts and gasket included
  • Triple chrome plated for a lasting shine
  • Precision engineered for a perfect fit
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Spectre – Oil Pan (Part No.5492)

Oil Pan

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$155.99
Spectre’s Chrome Oil Pans feature a front sump and triple chrome plating. This product is designed to fit Ford passenger cars with 429 and 460 engines. This OEM replacement oil pan is manufactured using high quality materials and is engineered for optimum fit and function.

Product Features:
  • Triple chrome-plated
  • Steel construction
  • Front sump
  • For Ford passenger cars with 429 and 460 engines
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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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$526.99
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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Competition Cams – High Energy 206/206 Hydraulic Flat Cam for Ford 221-302 (Part No.31-215-2)

High Energy 206/206 Hydraulic Flat Cam for Ford 221-302

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$550.99
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. Offering

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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Energy Suspension – Body Cab Mount Set (Part No.4.4107G)

Body Cab Mount Set

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$109.99
Will replace distorted and worn-out original rubber mounts to maintain car body and truck cab to bed alignment. Original rubber mounts are so soft they often crack, distort, and crush so badly they often fall off and aluminum body mounts are too harsh for street use that they tend to break and cause other components to break. Energy’s specially formulated Hyper-Flex polyurethane cab and body mounts combine the best qualities of both: they’re soft enough for a smooth ride, yet rugged enough for the most demanding road or track. Most sets have a strong zinc plated steel ring molded into them – for added durability and when the application requires it.

Product Features:
  • Assures Longer Lasting Cab to Bed Alignment
  • Replace to Restore Ride Height
  • Gain Durability
  • Stronger Than Original Rubber Mounts
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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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Energy Suspension – Sway Bar Bushing Set (Part No.4.5116G)

Sway Bar Bushing Set

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$36.99
Energy Suspension performance polyurethane sway bar bushings and end links offer the greatest improvement in performance among all the products Energy offers. They make a vehicle’s sway bar system much more effective like adding a larger, higher performance sway bar! Economy, increased efficiency, and easy installation are just some of the reasons these products are so popular. Made of Hyper-Flex polyurethane that lasts much longer than O.E.M. rubber bushings.

Product Features:
  • Allows Sway Bar System to Work At 100% Efficiency
  • Zerk Type Fittings
  • Allows for Periodic Greasing
  • Lasts Much Longer Than OEM Rubber Bushings
  • Handling Characteristics Improve Dramatically
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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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Proform – Ford HEI Distributor, Red Cap, For Ford 289-302 V8 Engines (Part No.66969R)

Ford HEI Distributor, Red Cap, For Ford 289-302 V8 Engines

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$228.99
Fits Ford 289 – 302 (5.0). Utilizing the durable and dependable High Energy Ignition (HEI) system pioneered by GM, these distributors avoid the unsightly wiring of stock Ford electronic ignition systems by installing this one-piece distributor with an internally positioned coil and module. Easy to install: just connect one 12-volt hot wire to the distributor (has optional tach hook-up). These units offer calibrated advance curves that are optimized for maximum combustion efficiency and for the elimination of detonation damage and throttle ping. Assembled from precision-madeparts for advance curve smoothness. Offers longer term durability and a higher voltage spark that permits a bigger spark plug gap, resulting in more power and reduced plug fouling. Each unit includes a high-power coil, a premium hi-dielectric cap with brass terminals, and a low-saturation ignition module. By eliminating the stock-Ford ballast resistor, more ignition voltage results in improved spark. Incorporates easily found High Energy Ignition (HEI) replacement parts. Assembled with upper and lower bushings (stock Ford distributors have only a single bushing). Technical Note: Gear not compatible with roller cams. If using roller cams, please contact the cam manufacturer for proper gear selection.

Product Features:
  • Street/Strip Version
  • Built-In Coil with Magnetic Trigger
  • Features Red Cap
  • Fits Ford 289-302 5.0 Engines
  • Comes with An Iron Gear and with Not Work with Factory Roller Cams
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Energy Suspension – Sway Bar Bushing Set (Part No.4.5118R)

Sway Bar Bushing Set

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$30.99
Energy Suspension performance polyurethane sway bar bushings and end links offer the greatest improvement in performance among all the products Energy offers. They make a vehicle’s sway bar system much more effective like adding a larger, higher performance sway bar! Economy, increased efficiency, and easy installation are just some of the reasons these products are so popular. Made of Hyper-Flex polyurethane that lasts much longer than O.E.M. rubber bushings.

Product Features:
  • Allows Sway Bar System to Work At 100% Efficiency
  • Zerk Type Fittings
  • Allows for Periodic Greasing
  • Lasts Much Longer Than OEM Rubber Bushings
  • Handling Characteristics Improve Dramatically
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Hypertech – Power Cap & Rotor Kit for Ford V8 with HEI (Part No.4062)

Power Cap & Rotor Kit for Ford V8 with HEI

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$54.99
Hypertech’s Power Coil is capable of firing a street or slightly modified engine up to 7000 RPMs. Voltage gain over stock can exceed up to 57% more output depending on application. Stock coils usually average around 36,000 volts as compared to Hypertech’s coil kits that average between 45,000 and 55,000. Our coil kits include coil, brass terminals, cap, and rotor. Nylon rotor hold-down screws are included to prevent misfire, and our caps are made of high dielectric material to prevent carbon tracking. Each cap fits the distributor housing tightly to eliminate leakage. Power Coil/Caps/Rotors are NOT legal for sale/use in CA.

Product Features:
  • High Output Voltage
  • More Spark Energy
  • Up To 7000 RPMs
  • No Drop Off In Power As RPMs Increase
  • Wider Plug Gaps; Brass Terminals
  • Constructed w/Burn Through Resistant Materials
  • Excellent Dielectric Strength
  • Resists Carbon Tracking
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Popular 1978 Ford F-250 Performance and Racing Products Categories

1978 Ford F-250 Performance and Racing Products

You count on your 1978 Ford F-250 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 179 Performance and Racing Products ranging in price from $11.99 to $1,099.99, you’re sure to find everything you need for your 1978 Ford F-250.

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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 1978 Ford F-250 back on the road. Some of the top-rated K&N products in these categories are:

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Super Stock Coil
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Super Stock Coil
Performance Coils

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What are the most purchased Performance and Racing Products for the 1978 Ford F-250?

Out of 179 Performance and Racing Products for the 1978 Ford F-250, 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

What are the top-rated 1978 Ford F-250 Performance and Racing Products?

Top-rated Performance and Racing Products for your 1978 Ford F-250 based on customer reviews/ratings are:
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.”
Performer Carburetor #9906 600 CFM With Electric Choke, Satin Finish (Non-EGR)
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Performer Carburetor #9906 600 CFM With Electric Choke, Satin Finish (Non-EGR)
“easy to install all the gaskets and parts came with it”
Ford HEI Distributor, Red Cap, For Ford 289-302 V8 Engines
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Ford HEI Distributor, Red Cap, For Ford 289-302 V8 Engines
“Like the distributor so much, that I am contemplating on replacing the Mallory Distributor on the other car with one.”