1978 Ford Thunderbird Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads
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Essential 1978 Ford Thunderbird Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads
Spectre – Valve Cover (Part No.5018)
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$249.99
Available in various sizes, heights, and finishes, Spectre offers a wide variety of high performance valve covers designed to easily replace your stock covers. Designed for Ford Small Block 260-289-302-351W, this valve cover features polished aluminum construction and a smooth design. Sold in pairs, this tall profile cover includes baffles to provide optimum function. With show quality construction and a sealing edge designed for an ideal fit, our valve covers are engineered to look great for applications ranging from custom builds to replacing stock equipment.
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- Designed for Ford Small Block 260-289-302-351W engines
- Baffled for breather system compatibility
- Sold in pairs
- Polished aluminum construction
- Tall profile
- Features OEM style sealing edge
Sealed Power – Engine Intake Valve (Part No.V-3956)
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$10.49
Sealed Power parts provide innovative designs, use leading-edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.
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- Chrome plated stem
- Hard coating added to surface for strength & aiding in lubrication
- Note – coating added in varying thicknesses depending on application
- Innovative design, using leading edge materials
- Utilizes ISO & QS certified manufacturing
Spartan – Engine Cylinder Head; Ford 400/351M 71-82 Head (Part No.2F21)
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$378.99
Remanufactured Cylinder Heads are complete rebuild & include new valve stem seals, soft plugs & verified camshafts. All threads are checked and repaired if necessary. Cylinder Heads are packaged in heavy plastic to protect the unit.
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- All cylinder heads are both vacuum and pressure tested to verify valve seating, & integrity of water passages.
- All cylinder heads are packaged in environmentally safe and recyclable containers that are the perfect size for returning your original core
- All threads and machined surfaces are and repaired with technology that exceeds the original metal
- Non-sealing iron surfaces painted to prevent oxidization
Edelbrock – Small-Block Ford E-Street Cylinder Heads 2.02" (Part No.5025)
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The Edelbrock #5025 E-Street cylinder heads are designed for Ford 289-351 W V8 applications. The Edelbrock E-Street cylinder heads offer American made quality and affordable performance. E-Street cylinder heads feature as-cast ports and are designed for e
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- Complete Pair
- 60cc Combustion Chamber Volume
- 170cc Intake/60cc Exhaust Runner Volume
- 2.02 in. Intake/1.6 in. Exhaust Valve Diameter
- 0.625 in. Deck Thickness
Mahle – Cyl. Head Bolt Set (Part No.A3031566828MAH)
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Cyl. Head Bolt Set
Dorman – STD Cylinder Head Bolt, 7/16-14 X 3.938 X 1-1/16 In., Hex 5/8 In. (sold by each) (Part No.675-131)
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Cylinder head bolt stripped or broken? This engine cylinder head bolt directly replaces the original bolt on specific vehicle years, makes and models.
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- Direct replacement – designed to match the fit and function of the original cylinder head bolt on certain vehicles
- Corrosion resistant – withstands elements for reliable service life
- Application specific – made to hold cylinder head in place on specific vehicles
- Trustworthy quality – backed by team of engineers and inspectors in United States
Dorman – Steel Cup Expansion Plug 1-1/2 In., Height 0.480 (sold by each) (Part No.555-028)
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This engine expansion plug is designed to match the fit and function of the original part on specified vehicles. Made of quality materials, it is engineered for reliable performance.
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- Direct replacement – this engine expansion plug matches the fit and function of the factory part on specified years, makes and models
- Ideal solution – this plug is a reliable replacement for an original part that is missing or has failed due to fatigue
- Durable construction – this part is made from quality materials to ensure reliable performance and long service life
- Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
Dorman – Rubber Expansion Plug 1-1/2 In. – Size Range 1-1/2 In. – 1-5/8 In. (sold by each) (Part No.570-009)
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$8.49
This engine expansion plug is designed to match the fit and function of the original part on specified vehicles. Made of quality materials, it is engineered for reliable performance.
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- Direct replacement – this engine expansion plug matches the fit and function of the factory part on specified years, makes and models
- Ideal solution – this plug is a reliable replacement for an original part that is missing or has failed due to fatigue
- Durable construction – this part is made from quality materials to ensure reliable performance and long service life
- Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
Felpro – Cylinder Head Gasket Set (Part No.HS 8548 PT-11)
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$77.99
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust
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- PROPRIETARY COATING — Nonstick anti-friction coating seals small surface scratches and imperfections
- SEALING TECHNOLOGIES — Exclusive sealing innovations and technologies with proprietary materials and unique design features to ensure a superior seal for your repair
- NO RETORQUE DESIGN — Steel core helps eliminate the need for retorquing head bolts
- 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
Felpro – Cylinder Head Gasket Set (Part No.HS 9280 PT-2)
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$77.99
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust
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- PROPRIETARY COATING — Nonstick anti-friction coating seals small surface scratches and imperfections
- SEALING TECHNOLOGIES — Exclusive sealing innovations and technologies with proprietary materials and unique design features to ensure a superior seal for your repair
- NO RETORQUE DESIGN — Steel core helps eliminate the need for retorquing head bolts
- 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
Sealed Power – Engine Push Rod (Part No.RP-3284)
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Sealed Power« parts provide innovative designs, use leading edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.
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Sealed Power – Engine Push Rod (Part No.RP-3186)
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Sealed Power« parts provide innovative designs, use leading edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.
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Sealed Power – Engine Rocker Arm Nut (Part No.MR-1751)
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Sealed Power« parts provide innovative designs, use leading edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.
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Sealed Power – Engine Rocker Arm Nut (Part No.MR-1823)
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Sealed Power« parts provide innovative designs, use leading edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.
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Sealed Power – Engine Rocker Arm Ball Stud (Part No.MR-1847)
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ARP Auto Racing – For Use With Chevy Small Block, 1.895" Stud L, Black Oxide, Chrome, Set Of 16 (Part No.134-7104)
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If you have ever installed a rocker stud into a cylinder head and watched it wobble as it screwed in, you knew from the beginning that the rocker geometry was going to be inconsistent all over the place. ARP rocker studs are concentric within 0.005 T.I.R. thread pitch to thread pitch. They run in straight and true. Lengths are exact designed to provide positive seating every time. An extra large radius base offers greater resistance to flex. Available in both High Performance and Pro Series models. To be used with ARP patented Perma-Loc(TM) adjusters.
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- Made Of 8740 Chrome Moly Forgings
- Heat Treated To 180,000 Psi
- Excellent For Elapsed Time Bracket Racing, Limited Rule Oval Track Competition And Street Use
- Lengths Are Exact Designed To Provide Positive Seating Every Time
- Set of 16
- 1″ Adjuster Thread Length
- 3/8″-24 Shank Diameter and Thread
- 3/8″ Typical Small Block Application with Roller Rockers
Competition Cams – SUPER VALVE LOCKS, 3/8" 1 ST (Part No.612-16)
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Inside tang-to-taper relationship held tightly for repeatable valve spring installed heights
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- For simplicity, any Super Lock fits any COMP Cams 10° retainer – just choose the correct lock for you valve size and application
- Super Locks are recommended in all race applications
Sealed Power – Engine Valve Spring Retainer Keeper (Part No.VK-115)
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Sealed Power® parts provide innovative designs, use leading edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.
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- Unsurpassed quality that you can trust
- Uses leading edge materials
- State-of-the-art manufacturing
- Exacting tolerances
- Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
Edelbrock – 289-302 Ford Head Bolt Kit (Part No.8552)
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- 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
Felpro – Engine Cylinder Head Bolt Set (Part No.ES 71328)
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$56.99
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust
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- Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
- Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
- Avoid risk associated with re-use of T-T-Y (torque to yield) head bolts
- Validated for fit, form and function
- Unsurpassed quality you can trust
Felpro – Cylinder Head Gasket: Composite, Without Head Bolts (Part No.8857 PT-1)
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$26.49
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust
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- SEALING TECHNOLOGIES – Exclusive sealing innovations and technologies with proprietary materials and unique design features to ensure a superior seal for your repair
- NO RETORQUE DESIGN – Steel core helps eliminate the need for retorquing head bolts
- STRONG AND DURABLE – Features graphite or reinforced fiber facing material and steel armor for strength and durability
Felpro – Cylinder Head Gasket: Multi-Layered Steel, Without Head Bolts (Part No.26364 PT)
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$67.99
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust
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- DESIGNED FOR IMPERFECT SEALING SURFACES – Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment to help seal imperfect sealing surfaces
Sealed Power – Engine Valve Lifter (Part No.HT-900)
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$9.79
Sealed Power« parts provide innovative designs, use leading edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.
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- Unsurpassed quality that you can trust
- Uses leading edge materials
- State-of-the-art manufacturing
- Exacting tolerances
- Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
Sealed Power – Engine Valve Lifter (Part No.HT-2012)
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$8.29
Sealed Power« parts provide innovative designs, use leading edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.
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- Unsurpassed quality that you can trust
- Uses leading edge materials
- State-of-the-art manufacturing
- Exacting tolerances
- Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
Dorman – Pipe Plug C.S. Hex 3/4-14 Npt X 5/8 In. (sold by each) (Part No.090-072)
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This engine cylinder head plug is designed to match the fit and function of the original part on specified vehicles. Made of quality materials, it is engineered for reliable performance.
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- Direct replacement – this engine cylinder head plug matches the fit and function of the factory part on specified years, makes and models
- Ideal solution – this plug is a reliable replacement for an original part that is missing or has failed due to fatigue
- Durable construction – this part is made from quality materials to ensure reliable performance and long service life
- Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
Dorman – Pipe Plug C.S. Square 3/8-18 Npt, Head Size 5/16 In. (sold by each) (Part No.090-019)
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$2.99
This engine cylinder head plug is designed to match the fit and function of the original part on specified vehicles. Made of quality materials, it is engineered for reliable performance.
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- Direct replacement – this engine cylinder head plug matches the fit and function of the factory part on specified years, makes and models
- Ideal solution – this plug is a reliable replacement for an original part that is missing or has failed due to fatigue
- Durable construction – this part is made from quality materials to ensure reliable performance and long service life
- Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
Sealed Power – Engine Rocker Arm (Part No.R-1096)
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Sealed Power« parts provide innovative designs, use leading edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.
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Sealed Power – Engine Rocker Arm Kit (Part No.R-1008)
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$15.79
Sealed Power« parts provide innovative designs, use leading edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.
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1978 Ford Thunderbird Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads
Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1978 Ford Thunderbird. Maybe you just need a couple of Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 51 different Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads in our inventory ranging from $0.43 to $1,751.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1978 Ford Thunderbird running smoothly.
Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads are only as good as their brand. We stock 8 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1978 Ford Thunderbird. Sealed Power, Felpro, and Dorman 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 Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads for your 1978 Ford Thunderbird, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 103 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include 289-302 Ford Head Bolt Kit with 2.0 stars and Engine Push Rod with 5.0 stars.
So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads to keep your 1978 Ford Thunderbird 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!
Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads Brands To Make Your 1978 Ford Thunderbird Last
Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1978 Ford Thunderbird demands trusted brand parts and products to keep it running. Many trusted brands of Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads make up Advance Auto Parts’ inventory, and all are ready to help make your Thunderbird the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads brands and parts.
Popular Felpro Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads
We carry Felpro parts in our stock across Cylinder Head Gaskets categories, plus more. For a 1978 Ford Thunderbird, our most popular Felpro Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads include:
Top 1978 Ford Thunderbird Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads from Sealed Power
Sealed Power products are another trusted brand when it comes to Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads for your 1978 Ford Thunderbird. Popular Sealed Power parts include:
FAQs for 1978 Ford Thunderbird Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads
What are the most purchased Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads for the 1978 Ford Thunderbird?
Out of 51 Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads for the 1978 Ford Thunderbird, the most popular in our inventory are:
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STD Cylinder Head Bolt, 7/16-14 X 3.938 X 1-1/16 In., Hex 5/8 In. (sold by each)
Cylinder Head Bolts
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Rubber Expansion Plug 1-1/2 In. – Size Range 1-1/2 In. – 1-5/8 In. (sold by each)
Rocker Arm Shaft Plugs
What are the top-rated 1978 Ford Thunderbird Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads?
Top-rated Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads for your 1978 Ford Thunderbird based on customer reviews/ratings are:
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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.”
