1978 Lincoln Continental Performance Engines

Essential 1978 Lincoln Continental Performance Engines

Edelbrock – Performer 302; Intake Manifold (Part No.37231)

Performer 302; Intake Manifold

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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 if Correct Carburetor Used
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Spectre – Water Neck; Ford 429-460 (Part No.4734)

Water Neck; Ford 429-460

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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 – Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts (Part No.1011-2)

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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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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Edelbrock – TIMING CHAIN (Part No.7844)

TIMING CHAIN

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Product Features:
  • Timing Chain Only
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Edelbrock – Hex-A-Just By Cloyes Adj. True-Roller Timing Chain Set (Part No.7335)

Hex-A-Just By Cloyes Adj. True-Roller Timing Chain Set

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Product Features:
  • Dial-In Your Camshaft With Ease
  • Made From Induction Hardened Billet Steel
  • Solid Bushing Chain Resists Stretching
  • Billet SAE-1144 Steel Crank Sprockets
  • Multiple Keyways
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Mr. Gasket – Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.276)

Valve Cover Gasket Set

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Thick, molded rubber with steel carrier. Manufactured from high-density cork and rubber blend gasket material. A black latex rubber coating is applied to outside of gasket to help seal minor flange irregularities and eliminate the possibility of oil leakage. Creates a positive seal by controlled swelling of the gasket material when exposed to hot engine oil. Available in standard or extra thick to provide additional valve train to cover clearance. For OE replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track.

Product Features:
  • Made from cork/rubber compound
  • Can be reused many times
  • Thick; fuel-resistant
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FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.1684)

Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set

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

Product Features:
  • Rigid core, molded silicone rubber gaskets provide for ease of installation, and are great for on-again/off-again situations (like setting valve lash).
  • Features high-tech silicone material for long life, a solid steel core for strength and durability, and stainless steel compression limiters to prevent
  • Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.
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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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The grade 8 bolts feature high hex head to prevent socket slippage. The thick parallel ground washer allows accurate uniform torque. Black finished, complete with split lock washer to prevent loosening.

Product Features:
  • Grade 8 material
  • Heat-treated for strength
  • Hex prevents socket slippage
  • Accurate and uniform torque
  • Black plated finish
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Edelbrock – Sure Seat Valve Springs for S/B Ford 289/302/351W O.E. Cast iron heads (Part No.5722)

Sure Seat Valve Springs for S/B Ford 289/302/351W O.E. Cast iron heads

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Springs made of highest quality spring wire. Springs precision wound to close tolerances. 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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Edelbrock – Sure Seat; Valve Spring (Part No.5972)

Sure Seat; Valve Spring

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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 – Intake Gasket (Part No.223)

Intake Gasket

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Mr. Gasket standard intake gasket sets are manufactured from a blend of nitrile rubber and fiber, for excellent sealing and durability. They’re precision die-cut for each specific application to ensure a great fit, and can be custom-trimmed for modified ports where needed. The sets come complete with all necessary seals and block-off plates.

Product Features:
  • Designed to ensure excellent sealing
  • Provides long lasting durability
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Edelbrock – Intake Manifold Gasket for 1968-1987 429-460 Big-Block Fords (Part No.7223)

Intake Manifold Gasket for 1968-1987 429-460 Big-Block Fords

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Product Features:
  • 1.98″x2.26″
  • Features Embossed Silicone Bead Around The Intake Ports & Water Openings
  • .060″ Thick
  • Multi Piece Configuration
  • End Seals Not Included
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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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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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Weiand – Action +Plus; Water Pump (Part No.8209P)

Action +Plus; Water Pump

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Weiand’s light weight, performance aluminum mechanical Action-Plus water pumps give a weight saving of 30 percent to 50 percent over stock cast-iron pumps. These pumps feature a premium quality bearing and seal that have twice the load capacity of stock pumps. Weiand’s exclusive housing counter bore keeps the bearing form walking out. All pumps are designed with the necessary bracket bosses and water connections to fit popular street applications.

Product Features:
  • Fits Later Applications w/Water Inlet On LH Side
  • Street Performance
  • Heavy Duty Shaft w/5/8 in. Pilot
  • Six-Blade Stamped Steel
  • Anti-Cavitation Impeller
  • 100 Percent Leak Tested
  • Bearing Shaft And Seal
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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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Mr. Gasket – Oil Pan Gasket (Part No.292)

Oil Pan Gasket

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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 – PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET (Part No.1809)

PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET

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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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Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 240/246 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit for Ford 351W (Part No.CL35-250-4)

Xtreme Energy 240/246 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit for Ford 351W

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Featuring a quicker valve opening, the Xtreme Energy camshaft profile provides increased responsiveness and more area under the lift curve than older, slower grinds. Designed to increase performance without sacrificing driveability and creature comforts,

Product Features:
  • Excellent performance in street carbureted applications.
  • More vacuum allows an increase in duration for improved performance and assists power brakes.
  • Quicker opening lobe profiles deliver increased responsiveness and more area under the lift curve.
  • Best performance with aftermarket intake manifolds, headers, lower gear ratios etc.
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Edelbrock – Performer-Plus Camshaft Kit for Big-Block Ford 429/460 V8 (Part No.2167)

Performer-Plus Camshaft Kit for Big-Block Ford 429/460 V8

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Product Features:
  • Designed for Optimum Torque and Acceleration
  • Maximum Performance From Idle through Mid-Range
  • Matched to Edelbrock Performer Intakes
  • Includes Hydraulic Lifters and Assembly Lube
  • Major Improvement in Throttle Response and Torque
  • Use For Daily Drivers/Trucks/Vans/RVs/4x4s
  • Take The Guesswork Out Of Camshaft Selection
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B & M – Torque Converter, Tork Master 2000 (Part No.40427)

Torque Converter, Tork Master 2000

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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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B & M – CONVERTER AOD HP (Part No.40437)

CONVERTER AOD HP

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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
  • Washer Between Turbine and Cover
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Edelbrock – Pushrod Set for Ford 351M/400 (Part No.9633)

Pushrod Set for Ford 351M/400

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Product Features:
  • 9.5 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 351W (Part No.9659)

Pushrod Set for Ford 351W

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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 Small Block Ford 289-302 (Part No.9632)

Pushrod Set for Small Block Ford 289-302

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Product Features:
  • Case-Hardened Tubing
  • Surface Hardening
  • Welded Ends
  • 0.3125 in. Diameter
  • Use with or without Hardened Steel Guideplates
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FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit (Part No.2901)

Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit

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$31.49
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

Product Features:
  • Fluoroelastomer compound combines optimum resistance to heat, oils and abrasion for longivity.
  • 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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FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit (Part No.2941)

Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit

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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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FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit (Part No.2948)

Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit

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$49.99
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

Product Features:
  • Fluoroelastomer compound combines optimum resistance to heat, oils and abrasion for longivity.
  • 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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1978 Lincoln Continental Performance Engines

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1978 Lincoln Continental. Maybe you just need a couple of Performance Engines. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 28 different Performance Engines in our inventory ranging from $27.49 to $636.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1978 Lincoln Continental running smoothly.

Performance Engines are only as good as their brand. We stock 6 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1978 Lincoln Continental. FEL-PRO Performance, Mr. Gasket, 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 Lincoln Continental, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Performance Engines to keep your 1978 Lincoln Continental 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 Lincoln Continental Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1978 Lincoln Continental 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 Continental the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Performance Engines brands and parts.

FAQs for 1978 Lincoln Continental Performance Engines

What are the most purchased Performance Engines for the 1978 Lincoln Continental?

Out of 28 Performance Engines for the 1978 Lincoln Continental, the most popular in our inventory are:
Ultra Seal; Harmonic Balancer Bolt/Washer Kit
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Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 5 Piece Set
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PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET
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