1981 Ford F-250 Pickup Performance and Racing Products

Essential 1981 Ford F-250 Pickup Performance and Racing Products

MSD Ignition – Wire Set; Street Fire; Multi-Angle plug; HEI; Universal (Part No.5550)

Wire Set; Street Fire; Multi-Angle plug; HEI; Universal

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$72.39
The street fire spark plug wires feature a low resistance conductor that’s wrapped in a sleek and durable black sleeve. The terminals are covered in black boots that protect the conductor from engine heat to ensure spark delivery.

Product Features:
  • Helically wound conductor suppresses electro and radio noise
  • Kevlar core combination for great strength and durability
  • Heavy Duty Terminals For Secure Connection
  • 8mm silicone and synthetic jacket resists heat and abrasion
  • 500 Ohms/ft. Resistance For Improved Spark Delivery And Power
  • Silicone Boots Protect Against High Exhaust Temps
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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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$38.49
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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Edelbrock – SBF Timing Cover, 65-78 289(non K-Code) & 302 69-87 351 (Part No.4250)

SBF Timing Cover, 65-78 289(non K-Code) & 302 69-87 351

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$210.99


Product Features:
  • Designed for 1500 to 7000 Performance
  • Large Plenum
  • Long Tapered Runners
  • 90mm. Throttle Body Opening
  • Polished Finish
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Mr. Gasket – Oil Pan Bolt Kit (Part No.6088)

Oil Pan Bolt Kit

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$18.99
Oil Pan Bolt Kit

Hays – Flexplt: Bb Ford 70-97 (164T) (Part No.12-055)

Flexplt: Bb Ford 70-97 (164T)

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$185.99
Flexplt: Bb Ford 70-97 (164T)

Flowmaster Inc. – Super 44 Series Muffler, 2.25in Offset Inlet 2.25in Center Outlet, Non-Reversible, Aggressive Sound (Part No.942446)

Super 44 Series Muffler, 2.25in Offset Inlet 2.25in Center Outlet, Non-Reversible, Aggressive Sound

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$113.99
Flowmaster’s Super 44 muffler uses the same Delta Flow technology found in our larger Super 40 mufflers. The Super 44 delivers a powerful rich tone and is the most aggressive, deepest sounding, highest performing four inch case street muffler we’ve ever built! Constructed of 16 gauge aluminized steel and fully MIG welded for maximum durability.
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Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Exhaust Gasket Set (Part No.5930)

Ultra Seal: Exhaust Gasket Set

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$37.49
Manufactured from high-temperature steel core/graphite faced exhaust material. Expanded steel core provides stability and maximum torque retention to eliminate gasket failure. Graphite facing provides excellent heat resistance and thermal conductivity to transfer heat away from the cylinder head. Conforms to and seals minor surface irregularities. High recovery material allows header or manifold flange to stay sealed if flange loses clamp-load. Can be trimmed if necessary for modified port applications. For original equipment replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track use.

Product Features:
  • Withstands Intense Exhaust Heat
  • Graphite-Impregnated Facing
  • Steel Expanded Metal Core
  • Superior Tensile Strength
  • Resists Deteriorating
  • Anti-stick Properties
  • Easy Removal For Disassembly
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Monroe – Magnum Steering Damper Kit (Part No.SA1930)

Magnum Steering Damper Kit

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$132.99
The Monro-Magnum® steering stabilizer stops vibration before it gets to the driver. Acting as a horizontal shock absorber, Monro-Magnum® steering stabilizers help reduce vibrations that travel through the steering system to the driver.

Product Features:
  • 1/2 inch Piston Rod Heavy-duty nitrocarburized rod for long service life
  • All Weather Fluid Contains special modifiers to reduce friction and ensure smooth rod reaction.
  • Full Displaced Valving Better valving range on both the compression and extension cycles of the unit for a smooth comfortable ride.
  • Micro-Cellular Gas Design Allows unit to be mounted horizontally.
  • Sintered Iron Piston Stronger than traditional metals, enhances durability for longer service life.
  • Special Seal ‘Self-lubricating’ fluid seal designed to retain gas without excessive wear or friction.
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Edelbrock – Performer-Link Adjustable True-Roller Timing Chain Set (Part No.7808)

Performer-Link Adjustable True-Roller Timing Chain Set

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$80.99


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

Torque Converter, Tork Master 2000

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$349.99
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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Edelbrock – Pushrod Set for Ford 351W (Part No.9659)

Pushrod Set for Ford 351W

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$190.99
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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Mr. Gasket – High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow (Part No.4364)

High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow

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$26.99
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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Mallory – Distributor Wiring Harness (Part No.29349)

Distributor Wiring Harness

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$30.49


Product Features:
  • Service Part
  • Makes Connections Quick And Easy
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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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$373.99
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,

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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FEL-PRO Performance – PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET (Part No.1812)

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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Earls Performance Product – Solo Bleed (Part No.280021ERL)

Solo Bleed

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$32.59


Product Features:
  • Prevents Air Inclusion
  • Direct Replacement
  • For OE Bleeders
  • One Person Bleeds Safely
  • Without The Mess
  • No Chance Of Air Bubbles
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MSD Ignition – Distributor; Ford 289/302; Ready-to-Run (Part No.8352)

Distributor; Ford 289/302; Ready-to-Run

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$569.99
MSD’s Ready-to-Run Ford distributors are the perfect upgrade for bulky duration systems or ancient breaker point models. These distributors come complete and Ready-to-Run. All you need to do is drop it in the engine, connect three wires and fire the engine. Each distributor features an ignition module that produces a powerful inductive spark to improve combustion of the fuel mixture resulting in quick starts, smooth idle and increased performance. The billet aluminum housings of these distributors are 5/8 In. smaller in diameter to accommodate induction setups and tight engine compartments. A maintenance-free magnetic pick-up is responsible for triggering the high voltage sparks while a sealed ball bearing guides an oversized shaft. Beneath the bolt down cap and MSD race rotor you’ll find MSD’s accurate mechanical advance assembly. Different advance springs and stop bushings are supplied so you can easily tune a curve to match your needs.

Product Features:
  • Now includes built-in Rev Limiter
  • Built-in module produces a 7.5 amp single spark through high rpm
  • Easy-to-adjust mech. advance w/supplied springs and stop bushings
  • Vacuum advance canister for improved economy (can be locked out)
  • CNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum base
  • Housing Is 5/8 in. Smaller In Diameter Than Stock Ford Distr.
  • Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor
  • Creates stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
  • Polished steel shaft is guided by a sealed ball bearing
  • Advance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel
  • QPQ coated for friction reduction
  • Mech. advance assem. can be locked out for crank trigger systems
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Energy Suspension – Sway Bar Bushing Set (Part No.4.5116G)

Sway Bar Bushing Set

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$36.99
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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Edelbrock – Performer RPM Series fuel pump is for 289-351W Ford (Part No.1725)

Performer RPM Series fuel pump is for 289-351W Ford

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$177.99
Product Features:
  • Mechanical Operation
  • Fuel Sending Unit Not Included
  • For Small-Block 289-351 Ford Engines
  • In Tank Mounting Type
  • 110 GPH
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Hurst – B-1 Shifter Boot and Plate (Part No.1147336)

B-1 Shifter Boot and Plate

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$42.49
Designed for use with round stick shifters. Complete with chrome ID plate and mounting hardware. Measures: 4-3/8 in. x 5-3/8 in. with 3 pleats.

Product Features:
  • Complete with Mounting Hardware
  • Adapt To Most Shifter Install
  • Hurst Quality
  • Works Well with Round Shift Levers
  • Chrome ID Plate
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Mr. Gasket – Enhancement Products (Part No.8830)

Enhancement Products

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$70.99
Replace your stock black engine pulleys with a pair of chrome plated steel pulleys from Mr. Gasket. The pulleys are highly polished then chrome plated for lasting beauty.

Product Features:
  • Highly polished for lasting beauty
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Mr. Gasket – Timing Cover Gasket Set (Part No.793G)

Timing Cover Gasket Set

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$20.99
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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Energy Suspension – Sway Bar Bushing Set (Part No.4.5104R)

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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Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 218/224 Hydraulic Flat Cam for Ford 221-302 (Part No.31-238-3)

Xtreme Energy 218/224 Hydraulic Flat Cam for Ford 221-302

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$257.99
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,

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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Spectre – Water Neck (Part No.4232)

Water Neck

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$23.99
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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Accel – Distributor Cap And Rotor Kit (Part No.8230)

Distributor Cap And Rotor Kit

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$108.99


Product Features:
  • Heavy Duty Cap and Rotor Kit
  • With Brass Inserts
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Richmond Gear – RngPnn (Part No.69-0312-1)

RngPnn

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$350.99
RngPnn

MSD Ignition – Coil; Ford DIS Coil Pack; 4 Tower; Stock (Part No.8241)

Coil; Ford DIS Coil Pack; 4 Tower; Stock

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$117.99
Designed to be used with late model Ford waste spark ignition systems. 83:1 turns ratio and lower primary resistance produce high voltage output. Secondary towers designed for snap on spark plug terminals. Primary terminals require Ford style connector. Carb O.E. approved.

Product Features:
  • Designed to use w/late model Ford waste spark ignition systems
  • 83:1 turns ratio
  • Lower Primary Resistance Produces High Voltage Output
  • Secondary towers designed for snap on spark plug terminals
  • Primary terminals require Ford style connector
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1981 Ford F-250 Pickup Performance and Racing Products

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Ford HEI Distributor, Red Cap, For Ford 289-302 V8 Engines
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Ford HEI Distributor, Red Cap, For Ford 289-302 V8 Engines
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High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow
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High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow
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Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 11 Piece Set
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Intake Manifold Bolts
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Top-rated Performance and Racing Products for your 1981 Ford F-250 Pickup based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Water Neck
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Water Neck
“FINALLY… first time not having to re-do flimsy paper gaskets. Aside from thicker cork gasket, O ring is only way to go !”
Distributor; Ford 351W; Ready-to-Run
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Distributor; Ford 351W; Ready-to-Run
“Reading all these reviews, it’s obvious the poor reviews are from people who didn’t use the product correctly and with the wrong tools. If you can’t ”
Competition Header
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Competition Header
“Great”