1978 Ford Thunderbird Remanufactured Engines
Enhance and Protect Your 1978 Ford Thunderbird with Quality Remanufactured Engines
Maintaining the performance of your 1978 Ford Thunderbird starts with choosing the right parts, and a high-quality Remanufactured Engine helps ensure a reliable and efficient vehicle. At Advance Auto Parts, we offer Remanufactured Engines specifically for the 1978 Ford Thunderbird, ensuring a perfect fit and lasting durability. Choosing to shop with Advance Auto Parts means you’re making a smart decision to prioritize both quality and reliability for your vehicle.
Affordable and Reliable Remanufactured Engines for Every Budget
Finding a Remanufactured Engine that combines quality with affordability is easy at Advance Auto Parts. With prices starting as low as $2,089.99 and an average price of $4,341.75, you can choose one that fits your budget while delivering the quality you expect. Our Remanufactured Engines are competitively priced, ranging from $2,089.99 to $7,633.99, so you get value without compromising on strength or reliability.
Trusted Brands and Top-Rated Options
With 25 Remanufactured Engines from 1 trusted brands in stock, Advance Auto Parts has you covered. Our Remanufactured Engines for the 1978 Ford Thunderbird have earned reviews from over 23 customers, with an average 5 stars rating across the board. Popular options include Engine Complete Assembly; FORD 351W PERF COMP/DYNO, Engine Long Block; Ford 302 75-79 Engine, and Engine Long Block; Ford 400 71-82 Engine, starting at $2,089.99. Our selection includes highly regarded brands such as Spartan, and more, offering you top-notch reliability. For example, we have 25 Spartan Remanufactured Engines starting at $2,089.99 with an average rating of 4 stars.
Remanufactured Engines for Your 1978 Ford Thunderbird
Spartan – Engine Long Block; Ford 351W H.P. Mid-Dress (Part No.HP11M)
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$6504.99
ATK High Performance Engines are based on dyno proven combinations built with name brand parts. Most performance engines come in 3 different dress levels and range from 245HP-700HP+ carrying a 2 Year Warranty built by a name you can trust.
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Spartan – Engine Long Block; Ford 302 H.P. Mid-Dress Engine (Part No.HP79M)
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$4575.99
ATK High Performance Engines are based on dyno proven combinations built with name brand parts. Most performance engines come in 3 different dress levels and range from 245HP-700HP+ carrying a 2 Year Warranty built by a name you can trust.
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Spartan – Engine Long Block; Ford 302 H.P. 68-97 Engine (Part No.HP79)
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$3678.99
ATK High Performance Engines are based on dyno proven combinations built with name brand parts. Most performance engines come in 3 different dress levels and range from 245HP-700HP+ carrying a 2 Year Warranty built by a name you can trust.
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Spartan – Engine Long Block; Ford 351M 75-82 Engine (Part No.DF16)
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$2824.99
Remanufactured Engines are fully disassembled; heads, blocks, cranks & cams are machined & wear parts are replaced. Each engine is individually tested after assembly to assure compression, oil pressure and water jacket integrity.
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- Each engine we remanufacture is essentially reverse engineered – in part to discover original factory deficiencies. If possible, our seasoned R&D personnel & QC experts make improvements. Why shouldn’t our engine last longer than your first?
- Engines come with installation gasket set & oil pump unless noted otherwise. If we have important installation information it will be included on tags or in the paperwork packaged with your engine.
- Engines are securely packaged in a recyclable container that will also protect your core on the return trip. Our nationwide warehouse network means speedy delivery.
- Each engine is remanufactured with quality OE level components not “white” box generic parts that may or may not satisfy your needs and expectations. When you use the best you get the best results and satisfaction.
Spartan – Engine Long Block; Ford 302 78-80 Engine (Part No.DF14)
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$2659.99
Remanufactured Engines are fully disassembled; heads, blocks, cranks & cams are machined & wear parts are replaced. Each engine is individually tested after assembly to assure compression, oil pressure and water jacket integrity.
Product Features:
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- Each engine we remanufacture is essentially reverse engineered – in part to discover original factory deficiencies. If possible, our seasoned R&D personnel & QC experts make improvements. Why shouldn’t our engine last longer than your first?
- Engines come with installation gasket set & oil pump unless noted otherwise. If we have important installation information it will be included on tags or in the paperwork packaged with your engine.
- Engines are securely packaged in a recyclable container that will also protect your core on the return trip. Our nationwide warehouse network means speedy delivery.
- Each engine is remanufactured with quality OE level components not “white” box generic parts that may or may not satisfy your needs and expectations. When you use the best you get the best results and satisfaction.
Spartan – Engine Complete Assembly; Ford 351W 390HP EFI Drop-In Eng (Part No.HP11C-EFI)
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$7633.99
High Performance Engines are based on dyno proven combinations built with name brand parts. Applications Not Verified, Not Legal for Pollution Controlled Vehicles. See Warranty Details for Complete Terms & Conditions.
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- Engine is designed to have great street manners, and work with most stock components.
- Product might not be available in all states due to local laws.
Spartan – Engine Complete Assembly; FORD 302 PERF COMP/DYNO (Part No.HP78C)
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$7536.99
ATK High Performance Engines are based on dyno proven combinations built with name brand parts. Most performance engines come in 3 different dress levels and range from 245HP-700HP+ carrying a 2 Year Warranty built by a name you can trust.
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Spartan – Engine Complete Assembly; FORD 351W PERF COMP/DYNO (Part No.HP11C)
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$7386.99
ATK High Performance Engines are based on dyno proven combinations built with name brand parts. Most performance engines come in 3 different dress levels and range from 245HP-700HP+ carrying a 2 Year Warranty built by a name you can trust.
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Spartan – Engine Complete Assembly; Ford 302 EFI 300HP Drop-In (Part No.HP79C-EFI)
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$6245.99
ATK High Performance Engines are based on dyno proven combinations built with name brand parts. Most performance engines come in 3 different dress levels and range from 245HP-700HP+ carrying a 2 Year Warranty built by a name you can trust.
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- No core engine sold outright strapped & shipped on pallet cover in HD cardboard
- Product might not be available in all states due to local laws.
Spartan – Engine Long Block; Ford 302 H.P. Mid-Dress Engine (Part No.HP78M)
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$6176.99
ATK High Performance Engines are based on dyno proven combinations built with name brand parts. Most performance engines come in 3 different dress levels and range from 245HP-700HP+ carrying a 2 Year Warranty built by a name you can trust.
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Spartan – Engine Complete Assembly; FORD 351W PERF COMP/DYNO (Part No.HP09C)
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$5891.99
ATK High Performance Engines are based on dyno proven combinations built with name brand parts. Most performance engines come in 3 different dress levels and range from 245HP-700HP+ carrying a 2 Year Warranty built by a name you can trust.
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Spartan – Engine Complete Assembly; FORD 302 PERF COMP/DYNO (Part No.HP79C)
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$5768.99
ATK High Performance Engines are based on dyno proven combinations built with name brand parts. Most performance engines come in 3 different dress levels and range from 245HP-700HP+ carrying a 2 Year Warranty built by a name you can trust.
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Spartan – Engine Long Block; Ford 302 H.P. 68-97 Engine (Part No.HP78)
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$5394.99
ATK High Performance Engines are based on dyno proven combinations built with name brand parts. Most performance engines come in 3 different dress levels and range from 245HP-700HP+ carrying a 2 Year Warranty built by a name you can trust.
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Spartan – Engine Long Block; Ford 351W H.P. 68-97 Engine (Part No.HP11)
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$4986.99
ATK High Performance Engines are based on dyno proven combinations built with name brand parts. Most performance engines come in 3 different dress levels and range from 245HP-700HP+ carrying a 2 Year Warranty built by a name you can trust.
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Spartan – Engine Long Block; Ford 351W H.P. Mid-Dress Eng (Part No.HP09M)
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$4853.99
ATK High Performance Engines are based on dyno proven combinations built with name brand parts. Most performance engines come in 3 different dress levels and range from 245HP-700HP+ carrying a 2 Year Warranty built by a name you can trust.
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Spartan – Engine Complete Assembly; FORD 302 68-74 DROP-IN ENG (Part No.HP99F)
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$4078.99
ATK High Performance Engines are based on dyno proven combinations built with name brand parts. Most performance engines come in 3 different dress levels and range from 245HP-700HP+ carrying a 2 Year Warranty built by a name you can trust.
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Spartan – Engine Long Block; Ford 351W HP 68-97 H.P. Base Eng (Part No.HP09)
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$3868.99
ATK High Performance Engines are based on dyno proven combinations built with name brand parts. Most performance engines come in 3 different dress levels and range from 245HP-700HP+ carrying a 2 Year Warranty built by a name you can trust.
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Spartan – Engine Long Block; Ford 351M 75-82 Engine (Part No.DF42)
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$2824.99
Remanufactured Engines are fully disassembled; heads, blocks, cranks & cams are machined & wear parts are replaced. Each engine is individually tested after assembly to assure compression, oil pressure and water jacket integrity.
Product Features:
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- Each engine we remanufacture is essentially reverse engineered – in part to discover original factory deficiencies. If possible, our seasoned R&D personnel & QC experts make improvements. Why shouldn’t our engine last longer than your first?
- Engines come with installation gasket set & oil pump unless noted otherwise. If we have important installation information it will be included on tags or in the paperwork packaged with your engine.
- Engines are securely packaged in a recyclable container that will also protect your core on the return trip. Our nationwide warehouse network means speedy delivery.
- Each engine is remanufactured with quality OE level components not “white” box generic parts that may or may not satisfy your needs and expectations. When you use the best you get the best results and satisfaction.
Spartan – Engine Long Block; Ford 351W 75-80 Engine (Part No.VF39)
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$2508.99
Remanufactured Engines are fully disassembled; heads, blocks, cranks & cams are machined & wear parts are replaced. Each engine is individually tested after assembly to assure compression, oil pressure and water jacket integrity.
Product Features:
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Product Features:
- Each engine we remanufacture is essentially reverse engineered – in part to discover original factory deficiencies. If possible, our seasoned R&D personnel & QC experts make improvements. Why shouldn’t our engine last longer than your first?
- Engines come with installation gasket set & oil pump unless noted otherwise. If we have important installation information it will be included on tags or in the paperwork packaged with your engine.
- Engines are securely packaged in a recyclable container that will also protect your core on the return trip. Our nationwide warehouse network means speedy delivery.
- Each engine is remanufactured with quality OE level components not “white” box generic parts that may or may not satisfy your needs and expectations. When you use the best you get the best results and satisfaction.
Spartan – Engine Long Block; Ford 351W 75-80 Engine (Part No.DF39)
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$2343.99
Remanufactured Engines are fully disassembled; heads, blocks, cranks & cams are machined & wear parts are replaced. Each engine is individually tested after assembly to assure compression, oil pressure and water jacket integrity.
Product Features:
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Product Features:
- Each engine we remanufacture is essentially reverse engineered – in part to discover original factory deficiencies. If possible, our seasoned R&D personnel & QC experts make improvements. Why shouldn’t our engine last longer than your first?
- Engines come with installation gasket set & oil pump unless noted otherwise. If we have important installation information it will be included on tags or in the paperwork packaged with your engine.
- Engines are securely packaged in a recyclable container that will also protect your core on the return trip. Our nationwide warehouse network means speedy delivery.
- Each engine is remanufactured with quality OE level components not “white” box generic parts that may or may not satisfy your needs and expectations. When you use the best you get the best results and satisfaction.
Spartan – Engine Long Block; Ford 351W 77-86 Engine (Part No.VF15)
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$2339.99
Remanufactured Engines are fully disassembled; heads, blocks, cranks & cams are machined & wear parts are replaced. Each engine is individually tested after assembly to assure compression, oil pressure and water jacket integrity.
Product Features:
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Product Features:
- Each engine we remanufacture is essentially reverse engineered – in part to discover original factory deficiencies. If possible, our seasoned R&D personnel & QC experts make improvements. Why shouldn’t our engine last longer than your first?
- Engines come with installation gasket set & oil pump unless noted otherwise. If we have important installation information it will be included on tags or in the paperwork packaged with your engine.
- Engines are securely packaged in a recyclable container that will also protect your core on the return trip. Our nationwide warehouse network means speedy delivery.
- Each engine is remanufactured with quality OE level components not “white” box generic parts that may or may not satisfy your needs and expectations. When you use the best you get the best results and satisfaction.
Spartan – Engine Long Block; Ford 351W 77-87 Engine (Part No.DF15)
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$2339.99
Remanufactured Engines are fully disassembled; heads, blocks, cranks & cams are machined & wear parts are replaced. Each engine is individually tested after assembly to assure compression, oil pressure and water jacket integrity.
Product Features:
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Product Features:
- Each engine we remanufacture is essentially reverse engineered – in part to discover original factory deficiencies. If possible, our seasoned R&D personnel & QC experts make improvements. Why shouldn’t our engine last longer than your first?
- Engines come with installation gasket set & oil pump unless noted otherwise. If we have important installation information it will be included on tags or in the paperwork packaged with your engine.
- Engines are securely packaged in a recyclable container that will also protect your core on the return trip. Our nationwide warehouse network means speedy delivery.
- Each engine is remanufactured with quality OE level components not “white” box generic parts that may or may not satisfy your needs and expectations. When you use the best you get the best results and satisfaction.
Spartan – Engine Long Block; Ford 400 71-82 Engine (Part No.DF21)
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$2159.99
Remanufactured Engines are fully disassembled; heads, blocks, cranks & cams are machined & wear parts are replaced. Each engine is individually tested after assembly to assure compression, oil pressure and water jacket integrity.
Product Features:
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Product Features:
- Each engine we remanufacture is essentially reverse engineered – in part to discover original factory deficiencies. If possible, our seasoned R&D personnel & QC experts make improvements. Why shouldn’t our engine last longer than your first?
- Engines come with installation gasket set & oil pump unless noted otherwise. If we have important installation information it will be included on tags or in the paperwork packaged with your engine.
- Engines are securely packaged in a recyclable container that will also protect your core on the return trip. Our nationwide warehouse network means speedy delivery.
- Each engine is remanufactured with quality OE level components not “white” box generic parts that may or may not satisfy your needs and expectations. When you use the best you get the best results and satisfaction.
Spartan – Engine Long Block; Ford 400 71-82 Engine (Part No.DFE4)
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$2128.99
Remanufactured Engines are fully disassembled; heads, blocks, cranks & cams are machined & wear parts are replaced. Each engine is individually tested after assembly to assure compression, oil pressure and water jacket integrity.
Product Features:
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Product Features:
- Each engine we remanufacture is essentially reverse engineered – in part to discover original factory deficiencies. If possible, our seasoned R&D personnel & QC experts make improvements. Why shouldn’t our engine last longer than your first?
- Engines come with installation gasket set & oil pump unless noted otherwise. If we have important installation information it will be included on tags or in the paperwork packaged with your engine.
- Engines are securely packaged in a recyclable container that will also protect your core on the return trip. Our nationwide warehouse network means speedy delivery.
- Each engine is remanufactured with quality OE level components not “white” box generic parts that may or may not satisfy your needs and expectations. When you use the best you get the best results and satisfaction.
Spartan – Engine Long Block; Ford 302 75-79 Engine (Part No.DF13)
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$2089.99
Remanufactured Engines are fully disassembled; heads, blocks, cranks & cams are machined & wear parts are replaced. Each engine is individually tested after assembly to assure compression, oil pressure and water jacket integrity.
Product Features:
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Product Features:
- Each engine we remanufacture is essentially reverse engineered – in part to discover original factory deficiencies. If possible, our seasoned R&D personnel & QC experts make improvements. Why shouldn’t our engine last longer than your first?
- Engines come with installation gasket set & oil pump unless noted otherwise. If we have important installation information it will be included on tags or in the paperwork packaged with your engine.
- Engines are securely packaged in a recyclable container that will also protect your core on the return trip. Our nationwide warehouse network means speedy delivery.
- Each engine is remanufactured with quality OE level components not “white” box generic parts that may or may not satisfy your needs and expectations. When you use the best you get the best results and satisfaction.
FAQs for 1978 Ford Thunderbird Remanufactured Engines
Which Remanufactured Engines are the top sellers for the 1978 Ford Thunderbird?
Out of 25 Remanufactured Engines that fit 1978 Ford Thunderbirds, the following parts are the top sellers:
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$5891.99
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Engine Complete Assembly; FORD 351W PERF COMP/DYNO
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$2089.99
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Engine Long Block; Ford 302 75-79 Engine
Remanufactured Engines
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$2159.99
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Engine Long Block; Ford 400 71-82 Engine
Remanufactured Engines
How can I make sure that a part will be compatible with my 1978 Ford Thunderbird?
Our Ford Thunderbird aftermarket and OEM parts are designed specifically for the 1978 model. You can always find your specific fitment and compatibility for your 1978 Ford on an individual product page.
What is the price range for 1978 Ford Thunderbird Remanufactured Engines?
The range of prices of Remanufactured Engines for the 1978 Ford Thunderbird goes from $2,089.99 up to $7,633.99 for the most premium parts.
What is the average price of a 1978 Ford Thunderbird Remanufactured Engine?
1978 Ford Thunderbird Remanufactured Engines average $4,341.75 for our selection of OEM and aftermarket parts. Keep in mind the variety of brands we offer, such as Spartan, and more, so you are likely to find a wide range of prices across a variety of brands and products.
Does Advance Auto Parts sell Remanufactured Engines for other Ford Thunderbird model years?
Which Remanufactured Engines are highest rated for the 1978 Ford Thunderbird?
Based on 23 customer reviews, our 1978 Ford Thunderbird Remanufactured Engines have an average rating of 5. Explore our top-rated Remanufactured Engines here:
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Engine Long Block; Ford 351M 75-82 Engine
“I’ve used these jack stands a couple of times already and they’re fine. Good product and good value.”
Can I get help with 1978 Ford Thunderbird Remanufactured Engine orders?
Contact our customer support team, by chat or phone, through the help desk page, where you can find instant answers about Ford Remanufactured Engines and more.
What is your return policy for Ford Thunderbird Remanufactured Engines?
Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new Ford Thunderbird Remanufactured Engines and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.
Remanufactured Engines For Other Ford Thunderbird Model Years
Looking for parts for a different model year of the Ford Thunderbird? Below, you’ll find links to Remanufactured Engines for a range of model years, from 1972 models all the way up to 1997. At Advance Auto Parts, we carry high-quality OEM and aftermarket auto parts for popular years like 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, and more, ensuring you have access to the best options for your specific needs. Choosing a Remanufactured Engine from Advance Auto Parts means investing in top-tier parts that will keep your Ford Thunderbird running at its best, no matter the year.
