1979 Mercury Capri Performance Engines

Essential 1979 Mercury Capri Performance Engines

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

Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16)

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$100.99
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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Competition Cams – High Energy 206/206 Hydraulic Flat Cam for Ford 221-302 (Part No.31-215-2)

High Energy 206/206 Hydraulic Flat Cam for Ford 221-302

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$550.99
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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FEL-PRO Performance – PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET (Part No.1817)

PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET

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$27.49
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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FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.1613)

Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set

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$27.49
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

Product Features:
  • Blue Stripe performance cork-rubber gaskets use cork particles evenly distributed throughout a rubber binder resulting in a compressible gasket without leak paths.
  • Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.
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Mr. Gasket – Super Intake Manifold Bolts (Part No.6082)

Super Intake Manifold Bolts

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$40.99
Super Intake Manifold Bolts

Edelbrock – 289-302 Ford Head Bolt Kit (Part No.8552)

289-302 Ford Head Bolt Kit

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$107.99


Product Features:
  • 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
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FEL-PRO Performance – Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts (Part No.1035)

Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts

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$82.99
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

Product Features:
  • Fel-Pro Performance head gaskets accommodate the high cylinder pressures and cylinder head movement associated with performance engines.
  • Inserted within a stainless steel armor surrounding each cylinder, wire ring design provides highly concentrated sealing around the combustion chamber.
  • Raises combustion sealing force to roughly three times that of standard head gaskets.
  • Steel wire rings for the greatest combustion seal strength.
  • Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.
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Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal; Sure-Lock Rocker Arm Nuts (Part No.923G)

Ultra Seal; Sure-Lock Rocker Arm Nuts

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$77.99
Designed to keep the rocker arms positively locked for precise and critical valve train adjustments. Manufactured from quality grade steel, then heat-treated for extra strength and plated with a durable finish. Kits include 16 rocker arm nuts with socket head set screws and one hex key wrench.

Product Features:
  • Sure-lock rocker arm nuts
  • Precise valve train adjustment
  • Keep rocker arms locked
  • High-quality grade steel
  • Heat-treated for ex strength
  • Plated with durable gold tone finish
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Edelbrock – Performer; Cylinder Head (Part No.60289)

Performer; Cylinder Head

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$726.99


Product Features:
  • 50-State Street Legal Aluminum Cylinder Head
  • Out-of-the-Box Bolt-On Performance
  • Torque Improved Over Stock
  • Accept V8 Pedestal Rocker Arms
  • Accept V8 Valvetrains
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Edelbrock – Street Legal Performer; Cylinder Head (Part No.60349)

Street Legal Performer; Cylinder Head

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$668.99
50 state street legal aluminum cylinder head. Out-of-the-box bolt-on performance. Intake valves are used for stock pistons.

Product Features:
  • 50-State Street Legal Aluminum Cylinder Head
  • Out-of-the-Box Bolt-On Performance
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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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$210.99
Product Features:
  • Case-Hardened Tubing
  • Surface Hardening
  • Welded Ends
  • 0.3125 in. Diameter
  • Use with or without Hardened Steel Guideplates
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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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$35.99
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 – Water Pump for Small-Block Ford 351W in Black Finish (Part No.88433)

Water Pump for Small-Block Ford 351W in Black Finish

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$358.99
Edelbrock #88433 Water Pump Ford 1970-78 302 & 1970-87 351w v8 black ideal to prevent overheating in street rods and street machines, as well as in tow rigs and motorhomes. Using state-of-the-art racing technology, Edelbrock has designed these “super cool

Product Features:
  • Standard Impeller Rotation
  • 0.625 in. Pilot Shaft
  • 0.750 in. Ball/Ball Bearing
  • 5.70 in. Block To Hub Height
  • Black Finish
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Edelbrock – TIMING CHAIN (Part No.7844)

TIMING CHAIN

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$29.99
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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$185.99


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 – Chrome Dress-Up Kit (Part No.9833)

Chrome Dress-Up Kit

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$149.99
Kits include most popular chrome dress-up components, including short, OEM height valve covers with integral oil baffles.

Product Features:
  • Includes oil baffles
  • Chrome plated
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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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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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Edelbrock – Intake Manifold Gasket for 1963-1996 Small-Block Fords (Part No.7220)

Intake Manifold Gasket for 1963-1996 Small-Block Fords

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$28.99


Product Features:
  • Clean Positive Seal
  • Embossed Silicone Bead Surrounding The Port
  • Matched To Manifolds And Cylinder Heads
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Edelbrock – Intake Manifold Gasket for 1963-1996 Small-Block Fords (Part No.72208)

Intake Manifold Gasket for 1963-1996 Small-Block Fords

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$165.99
Available in different sizes for many different vehicle models/years. Clean positive seal. Embossed silicone bead surrounding the port. Matched to manifolds and cylinder heads. In the early days of the automotive performance industry, you either ran what

Product Features:
  • Clean positive seal
  • Embossed Silicone Bead Surrounding The Port
  • Matched To Manifolds And Cylinder Heads
  • Fits 1963-96 289/302/351W Engines
  • 10-Pack Of Gaskets
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Mr. Gasket – Intake Gasket (Part No.223)

Intake Gasket

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$35.99
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 – RPM Air-Gap #7521 Intake Manifold for Small-Block Ford 302-331-347 V8 (Part No.7521)

RPM Air-Gap #7521 Intake Manifold for Small-Block Ford 302-331-347 V8

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$432.99
Edelbrock Part #7521 RPM Air-Gap intake manifold is designed for the small-block 302 CID Ford V8 or 331-347 stroker applications. The RPM Air-Gap incorporates the same race-winning technology that?s been used on our Victor Series competition intakes and i

Product Features:
  • RPM Air-Gap for 302-331-347 Small-Block Ford V8
  • Air-Gap design features an open air space under the plenum
  • Separates fuel and air from engine heat
  • Larger runners over standard 7121 manifold
  • Includes nitrous bosses
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Edelbrock – Victor Jr. 302 Intake Manifold Small-Block Ford (Part No.2921)

Victor Jr. 302 Intake Manifold Small-Block Ford

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$451.99
Race winning design for all types of competition. Single plane maximizes torque and horsepower. Runners feature extra material for custom porting. For performance in 3500 to 7500 RPM range. For modified OE or aftermarket Windsor aluminum heads. Match with Edelbrock heads for maximum performance. Port exits can be opened to 2.10 x 1.18 inch. 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:
  • Race Winning Design for all Types of Competition
  • Single Plane Maximizes Torque and Horsepower
  • Runners Feature Extra Material for Custom Porting
  • For Performance in 3500 to 7500 RPM Range
  • For Modified OE or Aftermarket Windsor Alum Heads
  • Match with Edelbrock Heads for Max Performance
  • Port Exits Can be Opened to 2.10 x 1.18 in.
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Edelbrock – F-28 Dual-Quad; Intake Manifold (Part No.54351)

F-28 Dual-Quad; Intake Manifold

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$668.99


Product Features:
  • Excellent Performance
  • Hot Looking Package
  • 2 Edelbrock Carbs In-Line
  • Progressive Throttle Linkage
  • Braided Fuel Line
  • Low-Profile Design
  • Adequate Hood Clearance
  • Maintains Great Drivability
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Edelbrock – Sure Seat Valve Springs for Ford 390-428 FE V8 1961-1976 (Part No.5806)

Sure Seat Valve Springs for Ford 390-428 FE V8 1961-1976

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$72.99
Product Features:
  • Non-Rotator Type
  • 1.458 in. Outer Diameter
  • 1.062 in. Inner Diameter
  • 1.062 in. Coil Blind
  • Set of 16
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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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$76.99
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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1979 Mercury Capri Performance Engines

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1979 Mercury Capri. Maybe you just need a couple of Performance Engines. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 41 different Performance Engines in our inventory ranging from $19.99 to $958.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1979 Mercury Capri running smoothly.

Performance Engines are only as good as their brand. We stock 4 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1979 Mercury Capri. 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 1979 Mercury Capri, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 46 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Torker II 302 Intake Manifold Small-Block Ford with 2.0 stars and Chrome Dress-Up Kit with 2.0 stars.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Performance Engines to keep your 1979 Mercury Capri 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 1979 Mercury Capri Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1979 Mercury Capri 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 Capri 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 1979 Mercury Capri, 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 1979 Mercury Capri Performance Engines

What are the most purchased Performance Engines for the 1979 Mercury Capri?

Out of 41 Performance Engines for the 1979 Mercury Capri, the most popular in our inventory are:
Intake Manifold Bolts
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Intake Manifold Bolts
Performance Intake Manifolds
Intake Manifold Gasket for 1963-1996 Small-Block Fords
from $28.99
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Intake Manifold Gasket for 1963-1996 Small-Block Fords
Performance Engine Intake Manifold Gaskets
289-302 Ford Head Bolt Kit
from $107.99
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289-302 Ford Head Bolt Kit
Performance Engine Cylinder Head Bolts

What are the top-rated 1979 Mercury Capri Performance Engines?

Top-rated Performance Engines for your 1979 Mercury Capri based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Torker II 302 Intake Manifold Small-Block Ford
from $376.99
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Torker II 302 Intake Manifold Small-Block Ford
“Nice looking product but mine was a used store return so I returned it.”
Chrome Dress-Up Kit
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Chrome Dress-Up Kit
“I expected a better chrome plating/finish on this kit. However, for the money it is a good kit. I would recommend this for daily driver restoration ”
ROCKER ARMS, DIE CAST ALUM SMALL BLOCK FORD 1.6 1 ST
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ROCKER ARMS, DIE CAST ALUM SMALL BLOCK FORD 1.6 1 ST
“These things break very easy. Not a big fan of the soft brass when trying to install them with the screwdriver head they use. Change it hex and it woy”