Name: Water Neck
Brand: Spectre
SKU: 4232
Price: 23.99 USD
Rating: 2.5 (2 reviews)

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Spectre’s Ford small block water neck fits 1965 – 19475 Ford 221, 289, 302 and 351W 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 the bolts and sealing O-ring, and also features a 1/2 inch outside diameter by-pass hose connection.

Product Features:

Fits 1965 – 19475 Ford 221, 289, 302 and 351W engines
Includes bolts and sealing O-ring
Has additional 1/2 inch by-pass hose fitting
Chrome plated
Designed for OEM fit
Easy to install

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

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DESIGNED FOR IMPERFECT SEALING SURFACES — Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment to help seal imperfect sealing surfaces
SEALING TECHNOLOGIES — Exclusive sealing innovations and technologies with proprietary materials and unique design features to ensure a superior seal for your repair
ENGINEERING EXPERTISE — Parts are designed, reviewed, validated and approved by Fel-Pro engineers through rigorous research and development
REAL-WORLD TESTED — Parts are tested on-vehicle and validated to ensure optimal performance on the road
EVERY PART FOR THE REPAIR — Fel-Pro gasket sets include every part needed for the repair unless otherwise noted

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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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Super Intake Manifold Bolts

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$284.99

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,

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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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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 Harmonic Balancer Bolt for Ford V8 except 351C. Fits 221,260,289,302,351W small block Windsor engines, 332,352,360,390,406,410,427,428 FEs, and 429,460 385 series big blocks. 5/8-18 x 2 inch long heat treated black oxide coated Grade 8 alloy steel with a thick parallel ground washer to provide accurate, uniform torque.

Product Features:

Heat treated black oxide coated Grade 8 alloy steel
Thick parallel ground washer provides more accurate, uniform torque
Hex Prevents Socket Slippage
Accurate And Uniform Torque
Black Plated Finish

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Mr. Gasket High Performance Thermostats are designed to resist large variations of coolant pressure at high RPM (revolutions per minute). This allows them to fully open at correct temperature consistently regardless of engine RPM. The design also provides the high flow that engines operated a higher RPM need. This thermostat also features a copper/brass construction to further resist corrosion. Mr. Gasket High Performance / High Flow Thermostats are suitable for street, drag race, or oval track applications.

Product Features:

Opens At 180 Degrees
Designed to Resist Large Variations of Coolant Pressure at High RPM
Fully Opens at Correct Temperature Consistently Regardless of Engine RPM
For High Performance Street, Drag Race, and Oval Track
Copper & Brass Construction – Resists Corrosion
High Flow

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

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Die cut silicone rubber gaskets conform to out-of-flat covers
Great for on-again/off-again situations
Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.

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

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

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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 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 Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

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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 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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Product Features:

Solid Bushing Chain Resists Stretching
For Use with Stock or Edelbrock Camshafts
Stressproof Steel Crank Gears
3 Keyway Setting Points To Ensure Accurate Timing
True Bearing Surface Rolls with the Sprockets

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Product Features:

Solid Bushing Chain Resists Stretching
For Use with Stock or Edelbrock Camshafts
Stressproof Steel Crank Gears
3 Keyway Setting Points To Ensure Accurate Timing
True Bearing Surface Rolls with the Sprockets
For Engine w/ 2-piece Fuel Pump Eccentric or EFI

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Available in kits including front cover gasket, crankshaft seal, fuel pump and water pump gasket or including cover gasket and front seal.

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Timing Cover Gasket And Oil Seal Kit

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Mr. Gasket Performance Timing Cover Gaskets are high-density cork/rubber blend gaskets that use evenly sized cork particles distributed evenly throughout the rubber binder. The result is a compressible gasket without leak paths. These gaskets create a positive seal by controlled swelling of the gasket material when exposed to hot engine oil. Provides excellent flange sealing and durability. For original equipment replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track use.

Product Features:

Manufactured from high-density cork/rubber blend gasket material
Provides excellent sealing and durability
For OE replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track use

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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 part #9655 Pushrods are designed for small-block Ford 289-302 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 precis

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6.4 in. Length
0.312 in. Diameter
4130 Chromoly Steel Material
Black Oxide Finish
Made In The USA

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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:

(16) Rocker Arm Nuts w/ Locks 3/8″-24 Threads
Shank O.D. .540″
Includes Locks and Hex Wrench
High-Quality Grade Steel
Heat-Treated For Ex Strength
Plated With Durable Gold Tone Finish

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The COMP Cams High Energy Die-Cast Aluminum Roller Rocker Arms are new rocker arms from the valve train leader that have been designed for street and moderate race use. They feature a die-cast body created from aluminum with a needle bearing fulcrum and roller tip. The die-cast, larger than stock body offers the strength properties and light weight of aluminum while the specially engineered fulcrum and roller tip decrease friction and lower oil temperatures, thus improving response and horsepower.

Product Features:

Cost effective aluminum construction provides superior strength to weight ratio
Needle bearing fulcrum and roller tip reduce friction and lower oil temperatures for improved response and horsepower
Durable design increases valve lift while withstanding the rigors of moderate race use
Die-formed aluminum body is larger than stock, and may require modifications to stock valve covers for clearance.

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Dual Valve Springs from COMP Cams are manufactured from Super Clean wire and subject to extensive quality control testing to deliver a valve spring assembly with superior strength, durability and valve train stability, no matter what the application. The dual spring design creates a stronger valve spring that can easily handle the increased lift found in extreme stress applications. COMP Cams Dual Valve Springs exceed the expectations of today’s engine builders and racers.

Product Features:

Seat pressure: 112 lbs. @ 1.900″, Open Pressure: 355 lbs. @ 1.200″
O.D.: 1.509″, I.D.: 0.697″
Dual valve springs with damper

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Product Features:

Non-Rotator Type
1.384 in. Outer Diameter
1.020 in. Inner Diameter
1.020 in. Coil Blind
Set of 16

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Edelbrock part #21813 Performer 351W intake manifold is designed for street 351 c.i.d. Ford Windsor V8’s. Will not fit Boss 351. Aftermarket 4-bbl carbs are not compatible with Ford Auto Overdrive Transmission (AOD) unless used with Lokar bracket SRK-4000

Product Features:

Idle-5500 RPM Range
Dual Plane Type-4150 Style Flange
3.4 in. Front Height, 4.07 in. Center Height, 4.75 in. Rear Height
Black Powder Coated Finish
Made In The USA

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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
Accepts both 4V and 2V Carburetors

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Product Features:

Best for the Ultimate in Street High-Performance
Designed for 1500 to 6500 RPM Street-Driven Power
Dual-Plane High-Rise Intake w/180 deg Firing Order
Produces Incredible Top-End Horsepower
Retains Good Throttle Response and Acceleration
Larger Plenum and Runners Maximizes Other Upgrades

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Spectre – Water Neck (Part No.4232)

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Edelbrock – Performer-Plus camshaft for Small-Block Ford 351W V-8 applications (Part No.2182)

Mr. Gasket – Super Intake Manifold Bolts (Part No.6082)

Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 240/246 Hydraulic Flat Cam for Ford 351W (Part No.35-250-4)

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

Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Harmonic Balancer Bolt/Washer Kit (Part No.7847)

Mr. Gasket – High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow (Part No.4364)

FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.1614)

FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.1684)

B & M – Torque Converter, Tork Master 2000 (Part No.40427)

FEL-PRO Performance – Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts (Part No.1011-1)

FEL-PRO Performance – Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts (Part No.1013)

FEL-PRO Performance – PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET (Part No.1811)

FEL-PRO Performance – Oil Pan Gasket Set: High-Temperature Rubber-Coated Fiber, 5 Piece Set (Part No.1820)

Edelbrock – Performer-Link Adjustable True-Roller Timing Chain Set (Part No.7821)

Edelbrock – Performer-Link Adjustable True-Roller Timing Chain Set (Part No.7811)

Edelbrock – Front Timing Cover Gasket Set #6991 For Small-Block Ford, With Front Seal (Part No.6991)

Mr. Gasket – Timing Cover Gasket Set (Part No.793G)

Edelbrock – Pushrod Set for Ford 351W (Part No.9659)

Edelbrock – Pushrod Set for Ford 289-302 (Part No.9655)

Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Sure-Lock Rocker Arm Nuts (Part No.923G)

Competition Cams – ROCKER ARMS, DIE CAST ALUM SMALL BLOCK FORD 1.6 1 ST (Part No.17043-16)

Competition Cams – VALVE SPRINGS, 1.509" DUAL 1 ST (Part No.924-16)

Edelbrock – Sure Seat Valve Springs for Ford 351W V8 (Part No.5882)

Edelbrock – Performer 351-W Intake Manifold for S/B Ford 351 Windsor, Black Finish (Part No.21813)

Edelbrock – Performer 351 Intake Manifold for Ford 351- 4V Cleveland (Part No.2665)

Edelbrock – Performer RPM Ford Small Block 302 Intake Manifold (Part No.7121)

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