1981 Ford Mustang Performance and Racing Products

Name: Distributor Cap; Ford HEI; Black
Brand: MSD Ignition
SKU: 84083
Price: 61.19 USD

Below you will find various in-demand Ford Performance and Racing Products, components and accessories for your 1981 Mustang. Advance Auto Parts has popular Mustang parts like Performance Ignition Products, Performance Steering Products, Performance Engines and more. You’ll also find aftermarket and OEM Performance and Racing Products for other Mustang model years including 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and more. Select a category of 1981 Ford Mustang Performance and Racing Products below and start saving instantly.

Popular 1981 Ford Mustang Performance and Racing Products Categories

Performance Oil Filters

Performance Engine Coolant Thermostats

Performance Coils

Performance Distributor Cap and Rotor Kits

Performance Shifters

Performance Distributors

Performance Engine and Transmission Mounts

Performance Radiator Caps

Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gaskets

Performance Engine Harmonic Balancers

Performance Drive Shafts

Performance Coil Spring Insulators

Performance Engine Timing Sets and Components

Performance Control Arms

Performance Posi Units and Components

Performance Oil Pans

Performance Upper Performance Control Arm Bushings

Performance Distributor Caps

Performance Ring and Pinions

Performance Ignition Parts

Performance Sway Bar Link Kits

Performance Lower Control Arm Bushings

Performance Sway Bar Bushings

Performance Brake Bleeders

Performance Tie Rod End Boots

Performance Engine Push Rods

Performance Nitrous Systems

Nitrous Oxide Injection System Kit

Performance Torque Converters

Manual Transmission Main Shaft Race

Essential Performance and Racing Products for 1981 Ford Mustangs

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All the quality and performance you’ve come to expect from MSD is now available in black. Our customers have requested black parts for their builds so we’ve answered with the addition of several black distributor caps and cap and rotor kits. The black parts are built to the exact specifications of the traditional MSD red components. If you’re looking to change up the look under the hood of your street machine, off-road rig or race car; check out the complete line of MSD black components.

Product Features:

Injection Molded From DuPont Rynite Material
Extreme strength; high dielectric properties
Designed with performance in mind
High quality; voltage insulating material
Brass terminals
Black in color

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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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$75.99

High Energy Pushrods from COMP Cams are an affordable, high quality solution when building street rods, RVs and daily drivers. High Energy Pushrods have a durable one-piece construction that meets or exceeds all OE pushrod specifications and fit perfectly with High Energy and Magnum Rocker Arms.

Product Features:

5/16″ diameter, 6.881″ length for Small Block Ford 255 and 302, ’65-up with Flat Tappet Cam
Best choice when building street rods, RVs or daily drivers
Meet or exceed all OE pushrod specifications
Mate perfectly with High Energy and Magnum Rockers
Durable one-piece construction

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$97.99

This kit relocates the oil filter for quick, clean and easy access and increased filtering. It is complete with precision die cast aluminum by-pass, filter brackets and all high pressure connectors.

Product Features:

Relocate oil filter to an easy access location

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$402.99

Kit includes upper and lower rear control arms. Strengthen your Mustang suspension by replacing your flimsy control arms with our strong .120″ wall control arms.

Product Features:

Eliminates Wheel Hop & Improves Handling
Boxed Type Upper & Lower Control Arms Solid Steel Construction (Not Hollowed)
Polyurethane Bushings Included
Made From High Quality .120 Wall Steel Material w/ Black Powedercoat Finish
Fits COBRA, SVT COBRA, SVT COBRA R, GHIA, GL, GLX, GT, GTS, GT-350 20TH Anniversary, Turbo GT, L, LX, and SVO (’79-1998)

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$439.99

The B&M Quicksilver features a ratcheting action for positive shifts, Chrome Knob, neutral safety switch, NHRA/IHRA approved Reverse Lockout. Fits Most 3 and 4 speeds.

Product Features:

Universal Floor Mount Application
Base Trimmed For Custom Fit
Cable Operated
Quick Installation
Accurate Shifting

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$842.99

Product Features:

Best Way To Get A Major Power Increase
Power Increases From 50-70 HP
Work With Stock ECU
Simple Installation

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$18.99

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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$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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$48.09

The fastest, easiest way to know exactly when it’s safe to open your radiator cap. ThermoCap, with its built-in calibrated thermometer, indicates the coolant temperature.

Product Features:

Indicates coolant temperature
Helps prevent coolant injuries
Fahrenheit and centigrade readings
Color-coded temperature ranges
Integrated coolant reclamation valve
Improves under-hood appearance
Chromed crown with a colored trim ring

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$40.99

Brake Bleeder Screws

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$295.99

Product Features:

Re-Engineered to Handle High Horsepower
Outlasts Rubber
Virtually Indestructible

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$67.99

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
For Engine with One-Piece Fuel Pump Eccentric

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$489.99

MSD engineers fit all of their high performance distributor experience into a special compact housing designed to be less obtrusive for Ford engines. The diameter of the special cap and housing are 5/8 inch smaller than stock Ford distributors providing extra room in front of the engine. The new MSD cap features spark plug style terminals and is firmly screwed down to the housing. The distributor relies on MSD’s race proven magnetic pick-up and precision reluctor to deliver accurate trigger signals to the MSD ignition throughout high rpm. The reluctor assembly is turned by a hardened steel shaft which rides in a sealed ball bearing for high rpm stability and endurance. Mounted to the top of this shaft is a fully adjustable mechanical advance assembly. The rate at which the chromoly assembly advances the timing is easily controlled by changing the supplied advance springs and stop bushing for total advance.

Product Features:

Billet housing 5/8 in. smaller dia. than stock Ford distributors
Must Be Used w/An MSD Ignition Control
Supplied w/small dia. cap w/HEI style terminals; race and rotor
Will accept PN[8441] Cap-A-Dapt
Nylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weights
Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate
Mech. advance assem. can be locked out for crank trigger systems
Advance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel

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Precision timing tape can be used on a factory balancer to create HP through accurate timing, and makes setting valve lash simple.

Product Features:

6 3¿8″ diameter
6 3┐8″ diameter
289-302-351 cu. in.
Increased Performance
Set Valve Lash At Proper Time

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$388.99

Product Features:

Easily Concealable
Install In Minutes
Quick Removal
No Obvious Signs Of Installation
No Obvious Signs Of Use

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$30.99

Made of superior Hyper-Flex material. Saves replacing again and again, lasting 3 to 10 times longer. Assemble to chassis the same way as OEM isolators and do not adversely change ride characteristics.

Product Features:

Made of Superior Hyper-Flex+ Material
Lasts from 3 to 10 Times Longer
Assemble to Chassis Same Way as OEM
Maintains Factory Ride Characteristics
Simple Way to Increase Vehicle Height

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$72.99

Features Zinc plated construction for durability. Includes all hardware and instructions.

Product Features:

Easy Bolt-On Installation
Without Modifications
NHRA/IHRA Legal
Thick Zinc-Plated Steel
Compete W/Mounting Hardware
Includes Instructions

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$139.99

For both front and rear of suspensions on cars, trucks and SUVs. Maintains proper alignment under extreme conditions on and off-road and during competition. Improves vehicle handling, cornering and overall control. Full floating for smoother operation. Made of Energy’s Hyper-Flex performance polyurethane to add performance and durability.

Product Features:

Maintains Better Alignment While Driving
Full Floating and Non Binding
Fits Into the Remaining Stock Control Arms

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$165.99

This Spectre Performance oil pan was designed for Ford cars and 2WD trucks with 352, 360, 390, 406, 427, & 428 (except 428CJ and 428 SCJ) engines. This stock 4 quart capacity pan features a triple chrome-plated finish and durable steel construction. Precision engineered for optimum fit and function, this high quality OEM replacement part is easy to install.

Product Features:

Fits Ford cars and 2WD trucks (does not fit vans or 4WD trucks)
Fits 352-428 Ford engines (except the 428 CJ or 428 SCJ)
OEM replacement for easy installation
Triple chrome plated steel

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$59.99

Maintains Better Alignment While Driving
Full Floating and Non Binding
Fits Into the Remaining Stock Control Arms

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$244.99

Product Features:

FRD 10BLT 8.0 R/P 3.55 MGP

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$108.99

Product Features:

Heavy Duty Cap and Rotor Kit
With Brass Inserts

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$5.99

Repair torn and worn-out boots of suspension tie rod ends – without having to buy the entire and expensive tie rod. Adds durability surpassing most OEM rubber boots. Exclusive 5 point sealing action. Choose from four sizes and round or octagon styles. Made of Energy’s Hyper-Flex performance polyurethane for added performance and durability.

Product Features:

Easy to Install
Superior Material
Saves Your Tie Rods
Lasts Longer
Looks Great

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CUP

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$65.99

These new coils mount directly in place of the factory coils and accept the factory connectors. Spark energy is increased thanks to improved materials and windings that were spec’d by MSD engineering.

Product Features:

Bolt-on Performance
Factory replacement coil

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$85.29

Mallory’s UNILITE (R), and magnetic breaker less ignition modules are self contained module assemblies which have no moving parts to wear out. Using Mallory’s time tested breaker less ignition circuit, combined with modern surface mount thermal-clad construction, these ignition modules can drive both OEM and high performance ignition coils. For best results always use a Mallory PROMASTER coil or a Mallory chrome electronic ignition coil. These are also an excellent choice for triggering one of the Mallory HyFire series of electronic ignition controls. Hookup is as easy as a three wire connection.

Product Features:

Service Part
No Moving Parts To Wear Out
Self Contained Unit
Can Drive OEM
Can Drive High Performance Ignition Coils

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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

Upgrade your 1981 Ford Mustang with Top-Quality Performance and Racing Products

When it comes to maintaining or upgrading your 1981 Ford Mustang, nothing is more important than using high-quality OEM or aftermarket parts that you can trust. Whether you’re repairing damage to your Ford or enhancing its overall performance, Performance and Racing Products are key to keeping your Mustang functioning at its best. At Advance Auto Parts, we offer a wide selection of 72 Performance and Racing Products for the 1981 Ford Mustang, designed to meet your needs without breaking the bank. From Performance Ignition Product replacements to Performance Steering Products upgrades, we’ve got you covered with parts that fit your vehicle perfectly and ensure long-lasting performance.

Affordable Prices and Wide Selection

Shopping for Performance and Racing Products for any vehicle can be a hassle, especially if you’re on a budget. But with Advance Auto Parts, you can find high-quality Performance and Racing Products for your 1981 Ford Mustang at great prices. Our Performance and Racing Products inventory for this model ranges from just $7.69 to $1,138.99, with an average price of $181.55. Our 72 Performance and Racing Products in stock come from 17 trusted brands, so you’re sure to find the right part for your 1981 Ford Mustang without overspending.

Top Brands and High Customer Satisfaction

Advance Auto Parts takes pride in offering only the best brands in the automotive industry. For your 1981 Ford Mustang, we stock popular OEM and aftermarket Performance and Racing Products from top names like Accel, Mr. Gasket, Energy Suspension, and more. Accel Performance and Racing Products start at just $24.88 and boast an impressive 4 stars average rating from customers. Mr. Gasket and Energy Suspension also bring quality to the table, with Performance and Racing Products available starting at $9.99, and at an average 4 stars rating. With 402 customer reviews and counting, our 1981 Ford Mustang Performance and Racing Products have a strong track record of reliability, ensuring you can trust your purchase.

Explore Related Parts and More

While you’re here, don’t forget to check out other essential categories that go hand in hand with Performance and Racing Product upgrades. Explore related part types like Batteries and Chargers, Oil and Lubricants and more to make sure your 1981 Ford Mustang is always ready to roll. We’re committed to providing you with everything you need to keep your Mustang in top shape, all in one place. Start shopping confidently below for your 1981 Ford Mustang!

Best-Selling Performance Ignition Products for 1981 Ford Mustangs

Enhance the driving experience in your Ford with 5 quality Performance Ignition Product components, starting at $30.49.

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$85.29

Service Part
No Moving Parts To Wear Out
Self Contained Unit
Can Drive OEM
Can Drive High Performance Ignition Coils

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$42.49

Excellent high performance replacement for import and domestic vehicles with canister type oil filled coil. Re-engineered windings for even higher energy output resulting in quicker starting improved throttle response and more high RPM power. Designed to work with Points style and Breakerless electronic ignition systems. Heavy duty black Alkyd tower provides in flashover in protection to primary terminals. ACCEL Yellow can. 42000 volts effective up to 6500 RPM 1.4 ohms on the primary

Product Features:

42000 Volts
Effective To 6500 RPM
Quicker Starting
Improved Throttle Response
Higher RPM Power
Can Finished In Yellow

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$105.99

Engineered for faster rise time, longer spark duration and increased performance. Unique design with premium grade wire, special low resistance, high turns ratio windings. Produces higher spark energy with breakerless electronic ignition systems. For points application the supplied 0.85 ohm ballast resistor must be used in conjunction with the vehicle original ballast resistor, if so equipped. Oversized molded case with integral cooling fins and high capacity oil filled construction provide high thermal conductivity ensuring cool operation and long life. Extra tall tan Alkyd tower and integral voltage dam eliminate “flashover” to primary terminals. Comes complete with mounting hardware and 0.85 ohm ballast resistor. Effective up to 6,500 RPM.

Product Features:

Oil Filled For Better Cooling
Optimized Low Resistance
Silicon Magnetic Steel E-Core
Higher Energy/Voltage Outputs
Quicker Starts
Improved Idle Quality
Resists Shock And Vibration
Resists Corrosion

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$30.49

Product Features:

Service Part
Makes Connections Quick And Easy

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$186.99

Universal street and strip. For street-driven vehicles with breaker point ignition or OE electronic ignition. Delivers optimum performance when used with these Mallory ignition products: UNILITE (R) distributor with a HYFIRE (R) capacitive discharge ignition, magnetic breaker less distributor with a HYFIRE (R) capacitive discharge ignition, or dual point distributor. Effective to approximately 6500 RPM when used with a point type distributor (depending on engine combination). Effective to approximately 8000 RPM when used with a Mallory HYFIRE electronic ignition control (depending on engine combination).

Product Features:

Glass Filled Polyester Case
Longer Spark Duration
Increased Performance
No Energy Loss Due To Arcing
Includes Brass Contact Terminal

Most Popular 1981 Ford Mustang Performance Steering Products

Customize your Ford with 17 Performance Steering Products products like Performance Sway Bar Link Kits, Performance Sway Bar Bushings, and Performance Tie Rod End Boots, all priced under $31.99.

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$9.99

Easy to Install
Superior Material
Saves Your Tie Rods
Lasts Longer
Looks Great

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$26.99

Made of high durometer, very firm, Hyper-Flex performance polyurethane. They’re economical, increase efficiency and are easy to install. Use Energy Suspension sway bar end links with sway bar bushings to get the maximum performance benefit. Combine both for the same effect as buying a larger sway bar. Together they offer a dramatic improvement in performance and handling.

Product Features:

Made from HYPER-Flex Polyurethane
Allows Vehicle to Work At Maximum Efficiency
Easy to Install
Superior Performance and Greater Longevity
Lasts Much Longer Than OEM Rubber End Links

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$31.99

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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$30.99

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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$30.99

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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$18.99

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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$18.99

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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$30.99

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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$22.99

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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$21.99

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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$19.99

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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$19.99

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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$18.99

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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$18.99

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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$18.99

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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$18.99

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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$18.99

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

Top Picks for 1981 Ford Mustang Performance Engines

Upgrade Ford Mustangs with top-quality Performance Engines parts, including 8 OEM and aftermarket selections for your 1981 model.

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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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$67.99

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
For Engine with One-Piece Fuel Pump Eccentric

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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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$75.99

5/16″ diameter, 6.881″ length for Small Block Ford 255 and 302, ’65-up with Flat Tappet Cam
Best choice when building street rods, RVs or daily drivers
Meet or exceed all OE pushrod specifications
Mate perfectly with High Energy and Magnum Rockers
Durable one-piece construction

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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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$587.99

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

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$450.99

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

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$29.99

Product Features:

Timing Chain Only

In-Demand Performance Distributors for 1981 Ford Mustangs

Select from 6 premium Performance Distributors parts for your 1981 Ford Mustang, with prices ranging from $24.88 to $548.99.

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MSD molds our most popular V8 distributor caps in-house. These caps are injection molded from DuPont? Rynite material and feature spark plug-style terminals. These terminals offer improved locking connections and the Rynite material is extremely strong with excellent dielectric properties. Plus, most caps have an optional wire retainer that is supplied with these caps to lock the wires in place.

Product Features:

Designed w/Performance In Mind
High Quality Material
Stainless Terminals
Performance replacement part

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$56.99

The cap and rotor of any ignition system must be considered maintenance items. Just as you change the oil and filter of your car, you should always replace the cap and rotor as a set. To make things easy, we now offer these cap and rotor replacement kits.

Product Features:

Designed w/Performance In Mind
High Quality Material
Stainless Terminals

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$61.19

Injection Molded From DuPont Rynite Material
Extreme strength; high dielectric properties
Designed with performance in mind
High quality; voltage insulating material
Brass terminals
Black in color

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$548.99

MSD Pro-Billet Distributors are the finest performance and racing distributors available. Every feature has been engineered to endure the rigors of high performance and racing engines. Whether cruising the streets or racing stock cars, dragsters, boats or trucks, MSD has a distributor for it. MSD uses state-of-the-art, Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) mills and lathes to machine each housing. After a long series of precise cuts and movements, the billet is formed into a flawless distributor housing that is accurate to within 0.001″. The flex-free housings are lightweight, have no porosity or weak areas and look great on polished, show quality engines.

Product Features:

CNC machined billet aluminum housing and Dupont Rynite base
Must Be Used w/An MSD Ignition Control
Supplied w/Cap; HEI Style Terminals And Rotor
Nylon pads ensure smooth operation of the advance weights
Advance weight pins are staked and tig welded to the plate
Mech. advance assem. can be locked out for crank trigger systems
Advance plate and weights are fine blanked from chrome moly steel
QPQ coated for friction reduction

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$28.88

Product Features:

Heavy Duty Cap and Rotor Kit
With Brass Inserts

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$24.88

Product Features:

Heavy Duty Cap and Rotor Kit
With Brass Inserts

Most Sold 1981 Ford Mustang Performance Oil Filters

Explore our best-selling Ford parts for the 1981 Mustang among 1 OEM and aftermarket options starting from $97.99.

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Relocate oil filter to an easy access location

Top-Rated Performance and Racing Products Brands For Your 1981 Ford Mustang

Shop for the best-rated brands offering Performance and Racing Products and other products for your 1981 Ford Mustangs. Below you’ll find some of our best rated Performance and Racing Products from Accel, Mr. Gasket, and Energy Suspension, and more. Performance and Racing Products from these brands that fit a 1981 Mustang start at just $9.99 and are rated as high as 4 stars. OEM and aftermarket Performance and Racing Products don’t get more top quality, durable, and affordable than from the brands below.

Popular Accel 1981 Ford Mustang Performance and Racing Products

When it comes to maintaining or upgrading your 1981 Ford Mustang, using quality Performance and Racing Products is essential to ensure durability and a perfect fit. Accel ticks all of those boxes. We offer a wide selection of Accel Performance and Racing Products, specifically designed for the 1981 Ford Mustang. With over 4 Accel brand Performance and Racing Products in stock, you’re sure to find what you need. The prices for these top-notch parts start as low as $24.88, with an average price of just $50.56. Plus, with over 54 customer reviews and an average rating of 4 stars, you can trust that our Accel Performance and Racing Products will get the job done right. Choose Advance Auto Parts for reliability, quality, and expert-approved parts that keep your vehicle running strong.

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Distributor Cap And Rotor Kit

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Popular Mr. Gasket 1981 Ford Mustang Performance and Racing Products

Mr. Gasket auto parts is one of the highest quality Performance and Racing Product brands in the market. Any 1981 Ford Mustang owner should feel confident when installing genuine Mr. Gasket parts in their vehicle. To ensure the best fit and performance for your 1981 Mustang, Advance Auto Parts carries a full inventory of 4 Mr. Gasket Performance and Racing Products. Plus you will be keeping your Ford in peak condition while saving money because prices on these Mr. Gasket Performance and Racing Products range from $26.99 to $97.99, plus, with more than 20 customer reviews and an impressive 4 stars average rating, you can be confident the Fram Performance and Racing Products below will deliver on both quality and value.

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Ultra Seal: Harmonic Balancer Bolt/Washer Kit

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Thermocap Radiator Cap

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Remote Oil Filter Kit

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FAQs for 1981 Ford Mustang Performance and Racing Products

Which Performance and Racing Products are best-sellers for 1981 Ford Mustangs?

Out of 72 Performance and Racing Products that fit 1981 Ford Mustangs, the following parts are the top sellers:

High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow (17360033) – $26.99
Thermocap Radiator Cap (10648825) – $48.09
Coil Spring Isolator Set (22908742) – $30.99

What’s the price range for 1981 Ford Mustang Performance and Racing Products?

Performance and Racing Product prices for the 1981 Ford Mustang start at $7.69 and go up to $1,138.99 for the most premium parts.

What’s the average price of a Performance and Racing Product for a 1981 Ford Mustang?

The average price for Performance and Racing Products for the 1981 Ford Mustang is $181.55. Keep in mind the variety of part types within our Performance and Racing Product category so you are likely to find a wide range of prices across a variety of parts and components.

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Performance and Racing Products for other Ford Mustang model years?

Yes, we currently carry Performance and Racing Products for 56 model years of Ford Mustangs between 1964 and 2025. Performance and Racing Products are bought most frequently for the following model years: 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2015.

What are the cheapest Performance and Racing Products for my 1981 Ford Mustang?

The cheapest 1981 Ford Mustang Performance and Racing Products we carry in stock are:

CUP (50206003) – $7.69
Tie Rod Dust Boot (17360821) – $9.99
Sway Bar Bushing Set (22908720) – $18.99
Sway Bar Bushing Set (22908718) – $18.99
Sway Bar Bushing Set (22908118) – $18.99

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1981 Ford Mustang Performance and Racing Products

MSD Ignition – Distributor Cap; Ford HEI; Black (Part No.84083)

Energy Suspension – Sway Bar Bushing Set (Part No.4.5162G)

Competition Cams – PUSHROD SET, SBF HIGH ENERGY 1 ST (Part No.7831-16)

Mr. Gasket – Remote Oil Filter Kit (Part No.7682)

Proform – Ford Mustang Suspension Control Arm Kit, Black Finish; For 1978-1998 Ford Mustangs (Part No.68070)

B & M – Automatic Shifter, Quicksilver 4 Speed (Part No.80683)

Edelbrock – Universal Perfomer EFI Wet System in Polished Bottle -4 or 6-cyl (40, 60, 80 HP) (Part No.71008)

Energy Suspension – Sway Bar Bushing Set (Part No.4.5109R)

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

Mr. Gasket – Thermocap Radiator Cap (Part No.2476BK)

Earls Performance Product – Brake Bleeder Screws (Part No.280029ERL)

Energy Suspension – Motor and Transmission Mount (Part No.4.1124R)

Edelbrock – Performer-Link Adjustable True-Roller Timing Chain Set (Part No.7820)

MSD Ignition – Distributor; Ford 351W; Pro-Billet; Small Cap (Part No.8578)

Mr. Gasket – Precision Timing Tape (Part No.1594)

Edelbrock – Concealed Nitrous Kits for EFI Applications (20-30 Hp) (Part No.70028)

Energy Suspension – Coil Spring Isolator Set (Part No.4.6101R)

Lakewood – Drive Shaft Loop-Mustang (Part No.18017)

Energy Suspension – Control Arm Bushing Set (Part No.4.3114G)

Spectre – Oil Pan (Part No.5491)

Energy Suspension – Control Arm Bushing Set (Part No.4.3129G)

Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.F880355)

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

Energy Suspension – Tie Rod Dust Boot (Part No.9.13104R)

FAG US – CUP (Part No.LM48510)

MSD Ignition – Coil; Street Fire; Ford TFI (Part No.5527)

Mallory – Unilite Ignition Module (Part No.605)

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

Mallory – Unilite Ignition Module (Part No.605)

Accel – Super Stock Replacement Coil for Improved Performance, Starting, and Power (Part No.8140)

Accel – Supercoil (Part No.140001)

Mallory – Distributor Wiring Harness (Part No.29349)

Mallory – Promaster Classic Series; Ignition Coil (Part No.29440)

Energy Suspension – Tie Rod Dust Boot (Part No.9.13101R)

Energy Suspension – Sway Bar End Link Kit (Part No.9.8121G)

Energy Suspension – Sway Bar Bushing Set (Part No.4.5162G)

Energy Suspension – Sway Bar Bushing Set (Part No.4.5161G)

Energy Suspension – Sway Bar Bushing Set (Part No.4.5161R)

Energy Suspension – Sway Bar Bushing Set (Part No.4.5135R)

Energy Suspension – Sway Bar Bushing Set (Part No.4.5136R)

Energy Suspension – Sway Bar Bushing Set (Part No.4.5163R)

Energy Suspension – Sway Bar Bushing Set (Part No.4.5158R)

Energy Suspension – Sway Bar Bushing Set (Part No.4.5108G)

Energy Suspension – Sway Bar Bushing Set (Part No.4.5101R)

Energy Suspension – Sway Bar Bushing Set (Part No.4.5136G)

Energy Suspension – Sway Bar Bushing Set (Part No.4.5111R)

Energy Suspension – Sway Bar Bushing Set (Part No.4.5111G)

Energy Suspension – Sway Bar Bushing Set (Part No.4.5113R)

Energy Suspension – Sway Bar Bushing Set (Part No.4.5112G)

Energy Suspension – Sway Bar Bushing Set (Part No.4.5109R)

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

Edelbrock – Performer-Link Adjustable True-Roller Timing Chain Set (Part No.7820)

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

Competition Cams – PUSHROD SET, SBF HIGH ENERGY 1 ST (Part No.7831-16)

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

B & M – Torque Converter, Tork Master 3000 (Part No.50442)

B & M – Torque Converter, Tork Master 2400 (Part No.50441)

Edelbrock – TIMING CHAIN (Part No.7844)

MSD Ignition – Distributor Cap; Ford HEI (Part No.8408)

MSD Ignition – Distributor Cap/Rotor Kit; Ford Duraspark (Part No.8450)

MSD Ignition – Distributor Cap; Ford HEI; Black (Part No.84083)

MSD Ignition – Distributor; 2.3L Ford (Part No.8473)

Accel – Distributor Cap And Rotor Kit (Part No.8223)

Accel – Distributor Cap And Rotor Kit (Part No.8224)

Mr. Gasket – Remote Oil Filter Kit (Part No.7682)