1978 Ford LTD Performance Engines

Essential 1978 Ford LTD Performance Engines

FEL-PRO Performance – Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts (Part No.1011-1)

Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts

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

Product Features:
  • PROPRIETARY COATING – Nonstick anti-friction coating seals small surface imperfections
  • NO RETORQUE DESIGN – Steel core helps eliminate the need for retorquing head bolts
  • SUPERIOR SEAL – Precise embossed Printoseal sealing beads at all vital areas to eliminate leak paths
  • STRONG AND DURABLE – Features graphite or reinforced fiber facing material and steel armor for strength and durability
  • DESIGNED FOR IMPERFECT SEALING SURFACES – Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment to help seal imperfect sealing surfaces
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Competition Cams – Ultra-Gold ARC Rocker Set w/ 1.6 Ratio for Ford 289-351W w/ 3/8" Stud (Part No.19043-16)

Ultra-Gold ARC Rocker Set w/ 1.6 Ratio for Ford 289-351W w/ 3/8" Stud

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$427.99
These COMP Cams Ultra-Gold Aluminum Roller Rocker Arms with a 3/8″ stud diameter and 1.6 ratio are designed for Ford V8 289-302-351W applications. The new modern design features of these Ultra-Gold Rockers are proven to withstand extremely aggressive spring pressure and valve lift. Designed specifically for high performance street and race engines, the Ultra-Gold Aluminum Rocker Arms are precision CNC-machined to strict tolerances. Developed to meet the demands of professional engine builders, these rockers include features never before possible in an aluminum rocker arm.

Product Features:
  • CNC-machined, lightweight design removes weight and yields unrivaled quality and ratio accuracy
  • Designed for high performance street and race engines
  • Precision-sorted trunion bearings withstand elevated valve spring pressure and valve lift
  • Additional clearance, up to 1.650″ O.D. valve spring
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Mr. Gasket – Timing Cover Gasket Set (Part No.793G)

Timing Cover Gasket Set

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Mr. Gasket Performance Timing Cover Gaskets are high-density cork/rubber blend gaskets that use evenly sized cork particles distributed evenly throughout the rubber binder. The result is a compressible gasket without leak paths. These gaskets create a positive seal by controlled swelling of the gasket material when exposed to hot engine oil. Provides excellent flange sealing and durability. For original equipment replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track use.

Product Features:
  • Manufactured from high-density cork/rubber blend gasket material
  • Provides excellent sealing and durability
  • For OE replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track use
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Competition Cams – High Energy/Marine 218/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit for Ford 429,460 (Part No.CL34-227-4)

High Energy/Marine 218/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit for Ford 429,460

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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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Edelbrock – Performer 289 Intake Manifold for Small-Block Ford (Part No.2121)

Performer 289 Intake Manifold for Small-Block Ford

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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
  • Available in Multiple Finishes
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Edelbrock – Valve Cover Gasket Set for Ford (Part No.7563)

Valve Cover Gasket Set for Ford

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$60.99
Product Features:
  • Valve Cover Gasket
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FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit (Part No.2941)

Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit

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$48.99
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

Product Features:
  • PTFE offers the best in fluid and high-temperature compatibility and contact sealing surface can run on undersize shafts, seal minor imperfections and virtually eliminate shaft wear.
  • Optimizes performance under high crankcase vacuum conditions, elevated temperatures and high RPM levels.
  • Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.
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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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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
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B & M – Torque Converter, Tork Master 2000 (Part No.40427)

Torque Converter, Tork Master 2000

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$349.99
A higher than stock stall speed as delivered by a B&M Converter will provide several advantages. The high stall converter allows the engine to launch the car at a higher RPM where more torque is available and increased strength.

Product Features:
  • New Precision Pump Drive Tube
  • Pressure Tested
  • Fully Balanced
  • Needle Thrust Bearing
  • New Thrust Washer
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Edelbrock – Sure Seat Valve Springs for Ford 351W V8 (Part No.5882)

Sure Seat Valve Springs for Ford 351W V8

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Product Features:
  • Non-Rotator Type
  • 1.384 in. Outer Diameter
  • 1.020 in. Inner Diameter
  • 1.020 in. Coil Blind
  • Set of 16
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FEL-PRO Performance – PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET (Part No.1811)

PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET

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$30.49
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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Edelbrock – Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16) (Part No.9724)

Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16)

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Product Features:
  • Use W/ Valve Springs Part #5822, 5882, 5896, 5872, 5867, 5812, 5857
  • Set of 16
  • 1.50 in. Outside Diameter
  • Steel Material
  • Black Oxide Finish
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FEL-PRO Performance – Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 7 Piece Set (Part No.1240)

Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 7 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.
  • 1970-82; w/2 Bbl. Cylinder heads
  • 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 – Water Pump Ford 1965-67 289 cid (Part No.8842)

Water Pump Ford 1965-67 289 cid

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$285.99
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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Edelbrock – Performer-Link Adjustable True-Roller Timing Chain Set (Part No.7821)

Performer-Link Adjustable True-Roller Timing Chain Set

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$81.99


Product Features:
  • Solid Bushing Chain Resists Stretching
  • For Use with Stock or Edelbrock Camshafts
  • Stressproof Steel Crank Gears
  • 3 Keyway Setting Points To Ensure Accurate Timing
  • True Bearing Surface Rolls with the Sprockets
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Edelbrock – Performer-Link Adjustable True-Roller Timing Chain Set (Part No.7820)

Performer-Link Adjustable True-Roller Timing Chain Set

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$67.99


Product Features:
  • Solid Bushing Chain Resists Stretching
  • For Use with Stock or Edelbrock Camshafts
  • Stressproof Steel Crank Gears
  • 3 Keyway Setting Points To Ensure Accurate Timing
  • True Bearing Surface Rolls with the Sprockets
  • For Engine with One-Piece Fuel Pump Eccentric
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Competition Cams – Magnum/Marine 253/253 Hydraulic Flat Cam for Ford 429,460 (Part No.34-337-4)

Magnum/Marine 253/253 Hydraulic Flat Cam for Ford 429,460

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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. Ideal for use with higher compression ratio engines that

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 206/206 Hydraulic Flat Cam for Ford 429,460 (Part No.34-224-4)

High Energy 206/206 Hydraulic Flat Cam for Ford 429,460

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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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Mr. Gasket – Water Neck (Part No.2663)

Water Neck

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Precision die cast, these water necks are first polished to a high luster, then chrome plated. Features an O-ring style seal to prevent water leaks. Comes with O-ring gasket and mounting bolts.

Product Features:
  • Chrome plated
  • Features an O-Ring style seal to prevent water leaks
  • Includes O-Rings and mounting bolts
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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 – Engine Rebuilder Overhaul Gasket Kit (Part No.7123)

Engine Rebuilder Overhaul Gasket Kit

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$87.99
Kits include all gaskets needed for a complete engine overhaul. Cylinder head, intake, exhaust, valve cover and oil pan. Distributor gasket (where applicable), timing cover, fuel pump, thermostat, water pump, and rear main seal. For OE replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track.

Product Features:
  • Engine Rebuilder
  • Stock/Non-High Performance Engines
  • Includes All Gaskets/Seals
  • Includes all gaskets/seals
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Mr. Gasket – Engfullgsktset (Part No.7127)

Engfullgsktset

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Kit includes cylinder head gaskets, intake gaskets, exhaust gaskets, oil pan gaskets, valve cover gaskets, timing cover gaskets, fuel pump gaskets, water pump gaskets, distributor gaskets, thermostat gaskets, and rear main seals. For OE replacement, high-performance street, drag racing, or oval track racing.

Product Features:
  • Designed for stock, non-high performance engine rebuilds
  • Engineered to meet or exceed OE gasket and seal specifications
  • Overhaul gasket kits include all gaskets and seals to complete engine rebuild
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Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Harmonic Balancer Bolt/Washer Kit (Part No.7847)

Ultra Seal: Harmonic Balancer Bolt/Washer Kit

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Mr. Gasket Harmonic Balancer Bolt for Ford V8 except 351C. Fits 221,260,289,302,351W small block Windsor engines, 332,352,360,390,406,410,427,428 FEs, and 429,460 385 series big blocks. 5/8-18 x 2 inch long heat treated black oxide coated Grade 8 alloy steel with a thick parallel ground washer to provide accurate, uniform torque.

Product Features:
  • Heat treated black oxide coated Grade 8 alloy steel
  • Thick parallel ground washer provides more accurate, uniform torque
  • Hex Prevents Socket Slippage
  • Accurate And Uniform Torque
  • Black Plated Finish
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Mr. Gasket – Super Intake Manifold Bolts (Part No.6082)

Super Intake Manifold Bolts

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$43.99
Super Intake Manifold Bolts

Edelbrock – Pushrod Set for Ford 351W (Part No.9659)

Pushrod Set for Ford 351W

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$190.99
Edelbrock part #9659 Pushrods are designed for small-block Ford 351W V-8 engine applications. These one-piece pushrods are manufactured from high quality 4130 Chromoly steel tubing that has been surface hardened for maximum durability. They have precise f

Product Features:
  • 7.7 in. Length
  • 0.312 in. Diameter
  • 4130 Chromoly Steel Material
  • Black Oxide Finish
  • Made In The USA
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Edelbrock – Pushrod Set for Ford 289-302 (Part No.9655)

Pushrod Set for Ford 289-302

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$208.99
Edelbrock part #9655 Pushrods are designed for small-block Ford 289-302 V-8 engine applications. These one-piece pushrods are manufactured from high quality 4130 Chromoly steel tubing that has been surface hardened for maximum durability. They have precis

Product Features:
  • 6.4 in. Length
  • 0.312 in. Diameter
  • 4130 Chromoly Steel Material
  • Black Oxide Finish
  • Made In The USA
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1978 Ford LTD Performance Engines

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1978 Ford LTD. Maybe you just need a couple of Performance Engines. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 79 different Performance Engines in our inventory ranging from $19.99 to $788.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1978 Ford LTD running smoothly.

Performance Engines are only as good as their brand. We stock 7 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1978 Ford LTD. Mr. Gasket, FEL-PRO Performance, and Edelbrock are just some of the brands we stock. Search for brands you know or compare prices and reviews to help you decide!

We know you’ll find the perfect Performance Engines for your 1978 Ford LTD, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 282 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET with 2.0 stars and Action +Plus; Intake Manifold with 3.5 stars.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Performance Engines to keep your 1978 Ford LTD rolling for years to come, look no further. Shop online and have your products shipped direct to your door, or pick up at the nearest Advance Auto Parts location today!

Performance Engines Brands To Make Your 1978 Ford LTD Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1978 Ford LTD demands trusted brand parts and products to keep it running. Many trusted brands of Performance Engines make up Advance Auto Parts’ inventory, and all are ready to help make your LTD the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Performance Engines brands and parts.

Popular FEL-PRO Performance Performance Engines

We carry FEL-PRO Performance parts in our stock across Performance Engine Intake Manifold Gaskets categories, plus more. For a 1978 Ford LTD, our most popular FEL-PRO Performance Performance Engines include:
Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 5 Piece Set
from $31.49
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Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 5 Piece Set
Performance Engine Intake Manifold Gaskets
Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 11 Piece Set
from $33.99
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Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 11 Piece Set
Performance Engine Intake Manifold Gaskets
Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set
from $46.99
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Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set
Performance Engine Valve Cover Gasket Sets

FAQs for 1978 Ford LTD Performance Engines

What are the most purchased Performance Engines for the 1978 Ford LTD?

Out of 79 Performance Engines for the 1978 Ford LTD, the most popular in our inventory are:
High Performance Thermostat
from $27.49
This product is not rated
High Performance Thermostat
Performance Engine Coolant Thermostats
Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts
from $51.99
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Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts
Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gaskets
Water Neck
from $23.99
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Water Neck
Performance Water Outlets

What are the top-rated 1978 Ford LTD Performance Engines?

Top-rated Performance Engines for your 1978 Ford LTD based on customer reviews/ratings are:
PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET
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PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET
“Good product at a reasonable price. Works great.”
Action +Plus; Intake Manifold
from $349.99
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Action +Plus; Intake Manifold
“Nice clean intake lookes better than edelbrock”
High-Rise Dual Plane Intake Manifold for Maximum Torque
from $359.99
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High-Rise Dual Plane Intake Manifold for Maximum Torque
“used on my 1987 ford f-250 for a replacement, it was relatively light and easy to install, i have no complaints about it.”