1978 Jeep CJ5 Performance and Racing Products

Essential 1978 Jeep CJ5 Performance and Racing Products

Omix – Exhaust Manifold (Part No.17624.16)

Exhaust Manifold

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$289.99
Are you smelling exhaust in your Jeep? Can you hear an exhaust leak? If so, you may have a cracked exhaust manifold. Omix-ADA offers high quality exhaust manifolds and gaskets to solve the problem.

Product Features:
  • OE Style
  • Direct Fit
  • Limited 5 Year Warranty
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Omix – Axle Differential Cup (Part No.16536.18)

Axle Differential Cup

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$14.79
Direct OE replacement Jeep parts and accessories built to the original specifications by Omix-ADA. Limited five year Manufacturer’s warranty.

Product Features:
  • OE Style
  • Direct Fit
  • Limited 5 Year Warranty
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Omix – Pitman Arm (Part No.18006.01)

Pitman Arm

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$46.49
Is your Jeep’s steering loose? Are your tires wearing in an uneven pattern? Chances are that some of your steering components are worn. Fixing them is cheaper than replacing your tires and it’s a whole lot safer too. Omix-ADA offers high quality replaceme

Product Features:
  • Steel
  • OE Style
  • Direct Fit
  • Limited 5 Year Warranty
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Omix – Leaf Spring (Part No.18201.03)

Leaf Spring

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$177.99
Direct OE replacement Jeep parts and accessories built to the original specifications by Omix-ADA. Limited five year Manufacturer’s warranty.

Product Features:
  • 7 Leaf
  • Left Or Right Side
  • Direct Fit
  • Limited 5 Year Warranty
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Omix – Speedometer Cable (Part No.17208.04)

Speedometer Cable

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$39.49
Direct OE replacement Jeep parts and accessories built to the original specifications by Omix-ADA. Limited five year Manufacturer’s warranty.

Product Features:
  • For Use With Automatic Transmission
  • OE Style
  • Direct Fit
  • Limited 5 Year Warranty
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Energy Suspension – Motor Mount (Part No.2.1102G)

Motor Mount

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$43.99
A true performance application component for cars, trucks, hot rods and racing/competition vehicles – yet designed to be also used for street vehicles. Soft-running enough to absorb vibrations for street use yet rugged for racing use. When required- a torque resistant safety interlock design is used that is comparable in strength to those too hard-running metal mounts. Replaces the original, short lived and typically too-soft rubber mounts and outdates those hard-running metal motor mounts. The popular early style mounts for General Motors vehicles are available in either zinc or chrome metal finishes. Made of Hyper-Flex performance polyurethane. Resistant to under vehicle fluids such as: oils, coolants, road contaminants, etc.

Product Features:
  • Gains Both Performance and Longevity
  • Will Handle Any and All Torque
  • Out Lasts Rubber
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Omix – Timing Cover Oil Seal (Part No.17449.50)

Timing Cover Oil Seal

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$13.99
Direct OE replacement Jeep parts and accessories built to the original specifications by Omix-ADA. Limited five year Manufacturer’s warranty.

Product Features:
  • Metal Outer Rubber Inner
  • OE Style
  • Direct Fit
  • Limited 5 Year Warranty
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Omix – Timing Chain (Part No.17453.08)

Timing Chain

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$39.49
Timing chains stretch over time. If left untouched, they can begin jumping teeth on the camshaft and crankshaft sprockets. This will change your timing and will do major damage to your Jeep’s engine. It is recommended that you change the timing chain and

Product Features:
  • OE Style
  • Direct Fit
  • Limited 5 Year Warranty
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Omix – Timing Cover (Part No.17457.07)

Timing Cover

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$99.99
Direct OE replacement Jeep parts and accessories built to the original specifications by Omix-ADA. Limited five year Manufacturer’s warranty.

Product Features:
  • Cover And Oil Pan Gasket
  • OE Style
  • Direct Fit
  • Limited 5 Year Warranty
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Mallory – Unilite Ignition Module (Part No.605)

Unilite Ignition Module

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$85.29
Mallory’s UNILITE (R), and magnetic breaker less ignition modules are self contained module assemblies which have no moving parts to wear out. Using Mallory’s time tested breaker less ignition circuit, combined with modern surface mount thermal-clad construction, these ignition modules can drive both OEM and high performance ignition coils. For best results always use a Mallory PROMASTER coil or a Mallory chrome electronic ignition coil. These are also an excellent choice for triggering one of the Mallory HyFire series of electronic ignition controls. Hookup is as easy as a three wire connection.

Product Features:
  • Service Part
  • No Moving Parts To Wear Out
  • Self Contained Unit
  • Can Drive OEM
  • Can Drive High Performance Ignition Coils
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Rancho – Steering Damper Bracket (Part No.RS5508)

Steering Damper Bracket

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$80.99
Rancho® high-performance steering stabilizers are a simple and affordable way to enhance a vehicle’s performance. Rancho® steering stabilizers are ideal for off – road driving, towing/hauling and street performance applications. Rancho® steering stabilize

Product Features:
  • Black powder coated for visual appeal
  • CNC cut or bent
  • Steel thickness
  • Direct bolt to factory steering linkage
  • Designed for dual steering stabilizer
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Mr. Gasket – Thermocap Radiator Cap (Part No.2470R)

Thermocap Radiator Cap

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$48.09
The fastest, easiest way to know exactly when it’s safe to open your radiator cap. ThermoCap, with its built-in calibrated thermometer, indicates the coolant temperature.

Product Features:
  • Indicates coolant temperature
  • Helps prevent coolant injuries
  • Fahrenheit and centigrade readings
  • Color-coded temperature ranges
  • Integrated coolant reclamation valve
  • Improves under-hood appearance
  • Chromed crown with a colored trim ring
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Edelbrock – Performer EGR AMC Intake Manifold (Part No.3731)

Performer EGR AMC Intake Manifold

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$484.99


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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Omix – Engine Gasket Set (Part No.17442.04)

Engine Gasket Set

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$76.99
Are your Jeep’s engine gaskets leaking? Or, are you rebuilding an engine and need fresh gaskets? Omix-ADA offers high-quality replacement gaskets that will give you years of service and get you back on the road.

Product Features:
  • Full Lower Gasket Set
  • OE Style
  • Direct Fit
  • Limited 5 Year Warranty
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K&N – Premium Oil Filter: Ideal for Synthetic & Conventional Oil, Protects Your Engine (Part No.HP-2003)

Premium Oil Filter: Ideal for Synthetic & Conventional Oil, Protects Your Engine

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$22.29
K&N premium oil filters are meticulously engineered to offer outstanding filtration and engine protection. The heavy-duty canister is engineered to be exceptionally durable, and a one-inch welded hex nut can be used for quick and easy filter removal. Each filter is specifically designed to withstand the service intervals recommended by vehicle manufacturers.

Product Features:
  • HIGH FLOW RATES: Designed to provide exceptional flow rates and a consistent flow of oil to your engine
  • VERSATILE COMPATIBILITY: Designed to operate with all synthetic, conventional, and blended motor oils
  • PROTECT YOUR ENGINE: Pleated synthetic-blend filtration media removes most harmful contaminants
  • EXTENSIVELY TESTED: Laboratory tested to ensure excellent capacity and burst strength
  • EASY TO REMOVE: Fast and easy Wrench-Off removal
  • HEAVY-DUTY CONSTRUCTION: Heavy-duty canister for outstanding durability
  • HIGH CAPACITY: Withstand the longer service intervals now recommended by some vehicle manufacturers
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Omix – Starter Solenoid (Part No.17230.04)

Starter Solenoid

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$41.49
Direct OE replacement Jeep parts and accessories built to the original specifications by Omix-ADA. Limited five year Manufacturer’s warranty.

Product Features:
  • With Auto Trans
  • OE Style
  • Direct Fit
  • Limited 5 Year Warranty
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Omix – Clutch Fork Pivot Ball (Part No.16919.13)

Clutch Fork Pivot Ball

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$2.79
Direct OE replacement Jeep parts and accessories built to the original specifications by Omix-ADA. Limited five year Manufacturer’s warranty.

Product Features:
  • OE Style
  • Direct Fit
  • Limited 5 Year Warranty
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Energy Suspension – Sway Bar Bushing Set (Part No.2.5101R)

Sway Bar Bushing Set

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$31.99
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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Accel – Distributor Cap And Rotor Kit (Part No.8124)

Distributor Cap And Rotor Kit

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$48.49


Product Features:
  • Heavy Duty Cap and Rotor Kit
  • With Brass Inserts
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Omix – Distributor Cap (Part No.17244.15)

Distributor Cap

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$20.49
Is your Jeep running rough? Over time ignition parts will deteriorate. It’s easier to replace them now than to have a roadside breakdown in the future. Order high quality ignition parts from Omix-ADA to get your Jeep running smooth again.

Product Features:
  • For 5.0L
  • OE Style
  • Direct Fit
  • Limited 5 Year Warranty
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Omix – Oil Pan (Part No.17437.01)

Oil Pan

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$264.99
Direct OE replacement Jeep parts and accessories built to the original specifications by Omix-ADA. Limited five year Manufacturer’s warranty.

Product Features:
  • Steel
  • OE Style
  • Direct Fit
  • Limited 5 Year Warranty
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Energy Suspension – Hyper-Flex System (Part No.2.18103G)

Hyper-Flex System

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$259.99
Product Features:
  • Incredible Improvement in Control
  • Maintains Proper Caster and Camber Alignment
  • Increase in Handling and Control
  • Greatly Reduce Wheel Hop on Quick Acceleration
  • Even Braking Control is Improved
  • Better Suspension Stability
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Rugged Ridge – Suspension Lift Kit (Part No.18401.14)

Suspension Lift Kit

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$644.99
Designed by a dedicated team of Jeep enthusiasts, the ORV suspension program is one of the most complete programs available. We have looked at each application in detail to provide the very best and most complete solution for your specific Jeep model. Sin

Product Features:
  • Black Powder Coated
  • 4 in. Lift
  • Smooth Ride
  • Direct Fit
  • Limited 5 Year Warranty
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Omix – Rocker Arm Shaft (Part No.17408.05)

Rocker Arm Shaft

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$28.49
Direct OE replacement Jeep parts and accessories built to the original specifications by Omix-ADA. Limited five year Manufacturer’s warranty.

Product Features:
  • Use With 134 F-Head
  • OE Style
  • Direct Fit
  • Limited 5 Year Warranty
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Omix – Bleeder Screw 82-06 (Part No.16749.03)

Bleeder Screw 82-06

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$6.99
Own a Jeep? The toughest four letter word on wheels. Are you looking for a parts source rugged enough to match your off the beaten path sense of adventure? With more than 11,000 unique part numbers from brands like Omix-ADA, Rugged Ridge, Alloy USA, Outland Automotive, ORV Suspension and Precision Gear, consider this your trail guide to the 4×4 of your dreams. A go anywhere, anytime, in any weather vehicle. Go ahead and smile, because it’s going to take a lot of courage not to be cocky when you Own a Jeep like that? Omix-ADA is more than just a parts manufacturer, they’re a community of enthusiasts dedicated to producing the finest in off-road solutions. Our products have been propelling four-wheel drive vehicles down highways, back roads and over the world’s roughest terrain for about two decades. Omix’s team of engineers have developed, tested and trail ridden many of our 11,000+ products until they were perfected for you. Omix-Ada is proud to have one of the most capable Research and Development, Engineering, and Product Design teams in the automotive aftermarket. By utilizing the latest in 3D Computer Aided Design and Finite Element Analysis, and coupling these tools with our decades of market experience, we are able to develop products that give our customers the highest value parts possible.

Product Features:
  • 1982-1983 CJ5, 1982-1986 CJ7, 1982-1986 CJ8, 1984-2001 Cherokee, 1987-2006 Wrangler, 1993-1998 Grand Cherokee, Disc Brake Caliper Bleeder Screw (Front), LH or RH
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Omix – Rotor Brake Front 78-86 (Part No.16702.02)

Rotor Brake Front 78-86

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$111.99
Own a Jeep? The toughest four letter word on wheels. Are you looking for a parts source rugged enough to match your off the beaten path sense of adventure? With more than 11,000 unique part numbers from brands like Omix-ADA, Rugged Ridge, Alloy USA, Outland Automotive, ORV Suspension and Precision Gear, consider this your trail guide to the 4×4 of your dreams. A go anywhere, anytime, in any weather vehicle. Go ahead and smile, because it’s going to take a lot of courage not to be cocky when you Own a Jeep like that? Omix-ADA is more than just a parts manufacturer, they’re a community of enthusiasts dedicated to producing the finest in off-road solutions. Our products have been propelling four-wheel drive vehicles down highways, back roads and over the world’s roughest terrain for about two decades. Omix’s team of engineers have developed, tested and trail ridden many of our 11,000+ products until they were perfected for you. Omix-Ada is proud to have one of the most capable Research and Development, Engineering, and Product Design teams in the automotive aftermarket. By utilizing the latest in 3D Computer Aided Design and Finite Element Analysis, and coupling these tools with our decades of market experience, we are able to develop products that give our customers the highest value parts possible.

Product Features:
  • 1978-1981 CJ5, 1978-1981 CJ7, 1981 CJ8, Disc Brake Rotor (Front), For 2-Bolt Calipers
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Omix – Starter Motor (Part No.17227.03)

Starter Motor

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$363.99
Starters eventually wear out over time. Does your starter spin quickly without starting the engine or make a rapid clicking noise? If so, Omix-ADA offers this direct OE replacement starter to get your motor running.

Product Features:
  • 12 Volt
  • OE Style
  • Direct Fit
  • Limited 5 Year Warranty
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Omix – Exhaust Flange Gasket (Part No.17451.09)

Exhaust Flange Gasket

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$5.29
Are you smelling exhaust in your Jeep? Can you hear an exhaust leak? If so, you may have a bad exhaust pipe gasket. Omix-ADA offers high quality exhaust gaskets to solve the problem.

Product Features:
  • Composite
  • Heat Resistant
  • OE Style
  • Direct Fit
  • Limited 5 Year Warranty
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1978 Jeep CJ5 Performance and Racing Products

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Tork Master 2400
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Tork Master 2400
Performance Torque Converters

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High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow
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Performance Engine Coolant Thermostats
Tie Rod Dust Boot
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Tie Rod Dust Boot
Performance Tie Rod End Boots

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Engine Air Filter: Washable Filter, Increase Horsepower & Acceleration
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Engine Air Filter: Washable Filter, Increase Horsepower & Acceleration
“Seeing the commercials on the speed channel got me thinking about my 1996 Dodge Dakota 4×4 with V-6, with a lot of miles. Needed a boost of power and”
Distributor; 6-cyl. AMC Jeep 232-258; 4.0L
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Distributor; 6-cyl. AMC Jeep 232-258; 4.0L
“Work’s great. My problem was it would not shut off.”
Unilite Ignition Module
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Unilite Ignition Module
“I like the Unilite product because it is so small and compact compared to the HEI stuff I normally use. If you are restricted on space Its a great pro”