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These COMP Cams Ultra-Gold Aluminum Roller Rocker Arms with a 3/8″ stud diameter and 1.6 ratio are designed for Ford V8 289-302-351W applications. The new modern design features of these Ultra-Gold Rockers are proven to withstand extremely aggressive spring pressure and valve lift. Designed specifically for high performance street and race engines, the Ultra-Gold Aluminum Rocker Arms are precision CNC-machined to strict tolerances. Developed to meet the demands of professional engine builders, these rockers include features never before possible in an aluminum rocker arm.

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CNC-machined, lightweight design removes weight and yields unrivaled quality and ratio accuracy
Designed for high performance street and race engines
Precision-sorted trunion bearings withstand elevated valve spring pressure and valve lift
Additional clearance, up to 1.650″ O.D. valve spring

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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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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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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.

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New Precision Pump Drive Tube
Pressure Tested
Fully Balanced
Needle Thrust Bearing
New Thrust Washer

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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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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.

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Opens At 195 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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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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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

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

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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

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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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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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Product Features:

Head: 4.500″ Bore/0.048″ Thick/12.5cc Vol.
Intake: 1.98″x2.26″ Port/.060″ Thick
Exhaust: 1.50″x2.10″ Port
5/16″ Valve Cover
Multi Piece Configuration

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

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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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Spectre’s Ford water neck fits Ford 390, 427 and 428 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 bolts.

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Fits Ford 390, 427 and 428 engines
Includes bolts and gasket
Chrome plated
Easy to install

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Precision die-cast, these water necks or thermostat housings are first polished to a high luster, then chrome plated. Features an o-ring style seal to prevent water leaks. Comes with o-ring gasket and mounting bolts.

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Chrome plated
Features an O-Ring style seal to prevent water leaks
Includes O-Rings andmounting bolts

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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.

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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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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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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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Super Intake Manifold Bolts

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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.

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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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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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An older member of the COMP Cams grind family, the Magnum series of camshafts offers excellent performance gains over stock without the added wear and tear associated with more aggressive camshafts. Ideal for use with higher compression ratio engines that

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Best with aftermarket torque converters and 9.5:1 compression.
Great high RPM power.
Easy on valve train parts.
Can be used with mild ratio rocker arms and traditional performance valve springs.

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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,

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

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Fel-Pro performance intake manifold gaskets have been tested with virtually all aftermarket cylinder head and intake manifold combinations.
Performance intake manifold gaskets designed without a metal core, to allow engine builders to trim the gasket for exact fit on modified ports.
1970-82; w/2 Bbl. Cylinder heads
Printoseal elastomeric sealing beads to provide extra sealing strength around the intake port.
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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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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Manufactured from high-temperature composite exhaust material. Provides maximum torque retention to eliminate gasket failure. Can be trimmed if necessary for modified port applications. Precision die cut for an excellent fit. For original equipment replacement, high-performance street, drag race and oval track.

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Manufactured from high-temperature acrylic blend exhaust material.
Provides excellent sealing and durability.
Can be trimmed if necessary for modified port applications.
For OE replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track use.

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Product Features:

Clean Positive Seal
Embossed Silicone Bead Surrounding The Port
Matched To Manifolds And Cylinder Heads

1981 Ford F-350 Pickup Performance Engines

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Essential 1981 Ford F-350 Pickup Performance Engines

Competition Cams – Ultra-Gold ARC Rocker Set w/ 1.6 Ratio for Ford 289-351W w/ 3/8" Stud (Part No.19043-16)

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

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

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

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

Mr. Gasket – High Performance Thermostat (Part No.4365)

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

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

FEL-PRO Performance – PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET (Part No.1809)

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

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

Edelbrock – Engine Gasket Set (Head / Intake / Exhaust / Valve Cover) for Ford (Part No.7365)

FEL-PRO Performance – Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts (Part No.1020)

Spectre – Water Neck; Ford 390-428 (Part No.4736)

Mr. Gasket – Water Neck (Part No.2667)

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

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

Edelbrock – Performer 390 Intake Manifold for Ford FE, Polished Finish (Part No.21051)

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

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)

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

Competition Cams – Magnum/Marine 253/253 Hydraulic Flat Cam for Ford 429,460 (Part No.34-337-4)

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

FEL-PRO Performance – Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 7 Piece Set (Part No.1240)

FEL-PRO Performance – Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 5 Piece Set (Part No.1248)

Mr. Gasket – Intake / Exhaust Manifold Gasket – Ford 6 Cyl – Includes Necessary Seals And Block-Off Plates (Part No.260)

Edelbrock – Intake Manifold Gasket for 302 E-Boss & 351W E-Boss Clevor Conversions (Part No.7265)

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