1981 Mercury Zephyr Performance and Racing Products

Essential 1981 Mercury Zephyr Performance and Racing Products

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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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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$67.99
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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B & M – Automatic Shifter, Megashifter (Part No.80690)

Automatic Shifter, Megashifter

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$461.99
The B&M Megashifter has it all, form, function and classic style. This all adds up to bring you a quality shifter that’s been one of the most popular automatic shifters of all time. First off let’s talk function. The Megashifters positive ratcheting funct

Product Features:
  • Universal Floor Mount
  • Base Can Be Trimmed-Custom Fit
  • Cable Operated
  • Quick Installation
  • Accurate Shifting
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FEL-PRO Performance – Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts (Part No.1011-1)

Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts

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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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B & M – Transpak (Part No.50229)

Transpak

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$108.99
Transpak – 1970 to 1982 Ford, Lincoln, Mercury C4 Recalibrate your automatic transmission for optimum performance Select the mode that best suits your application Improves transmission life Transmission removal not required APPLICATION: 1970 to 1982 Ford,

Product Features:
  • Recalibrate Auto. Transmission
  • Optimum Performance
  • Select Your App. Mode
  • Improves Transmission Life
  • Trans. Removal Not Required
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Lakewood – Lakewood Lift Bar (Part No.21314)

Lakewood Lift Bar

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$293.99
When this takes place the opposite force plants the tires for improved traction. These lift bars will greatly improve your traction, eliminating wheel hop and improving your 1/4 mile times. These Lakewood lift bars are black powder coated in appearance to resist stone chips, corrosion and rusting. The Lakewood lift bars are completely street legal and are NHRA approved for stock classes.

Product Features:
  • Bolt-On Installation/No Welding
  • Greatly Improve Traction
  • Eliminate Wheel Hop
  • Improve Road Handling/Reduces Body Roll
  • Black Powder Coated To Resist Chips
  • Street Legal
  • NHRA Approved For Stock Classes
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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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Fram – High Perf. Full-Flow Lube Spin-on (Part No.HP1)

High Perf. Full-Flow Lube Spin-on

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$16.99
FRAM Racing® filters are designed with a heavy-gauge tapping plate and an extra-thick* steel can that is able to withstand the high pressure flexing caused by demanding driving conditions. A spiral-shaped center tube provides protection against collapse, and tough steel end caps add even more durability. A screen-over 22psi filter bypass valve provides additional protection against larger contaminants.** 

Product Features:
  • Proven protection for up to 10,000 miles
  • Engineered for use with synthetic or conventional motor oils
  • Filter media is a blend of fiber and resin that captures 95% of the dirt particles
  • The perfect balance of dirt-trapping efficiency and dirt-holding capacity
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K&N – Replacement Air Filter (Part No.E-1200)

Replacement Air Filter

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$149.99
K&N’s replacement air filters are designed to increase horsepower and acceleration while providing excellent filtration. We make over 1,200 different replacement air filters for the majority of vehicles on the road. These filters are washable and reusable and are custom designed to fit into your existing factory air box. Their drop-in design means adding performance is simple. With most vehicles you simply remove the disposable air filter and replace it with a K&N. See applicable instruction sheet for details. Our stock replacement air filters for street vehicles are covered by our famous K&N Million-Mile Limited Warranty and will be the last air filter your vehicle will ever need.

Product Features:
  • This is the last air filter your vehicle will ever need!
  • Designed to boost horsepower and rate of acceleration
  • Can be cleaned and used again
  • High air flow with exceptional filtration
  • Lasts up to 50,000 miles before cleaning is required depending on driving conditions
  • Works with original equipment manufacturer vehicle electronics
  • Emissions legal in all 50 US states
  • Will NOT void vehicle warranty
  • Million Mile Limited Warranty®
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Spectre – Spectre Replacement Air Filter (Part No.HPR3300)

Spectre Replacement Air Filter

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$31.49
Spectre’s High Performance Replacement Air Filters are engineered to outperform ordinary paper filters by providing increased air flow for improved performance. Manufactured using high quality materials including pre-dyed synthetic media, urethane, and steel mesh, this performance air filter is factory pre-oiled and ready to use.

Product Features:
  • High performance and high air flow filter
  • Filter media is non-woven synthetic and pre-dyed
  • Replaces stock air filter
  • Easy to install with no special tools or skills required
  • Reinforced with a steel mesh
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Edelbrock – Performer RPM; Nitrous Systems (Part No.70092)

Performer RPM; Nitrous Systems

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$766.99


Product Features:
  • Designed For Carbureted V8s
  • Power Increases From 100-250 HP
  • Precision EDM Machined Spray Bars
  • Simple To Install
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MSD Ignition – Rotor Assembly; Chevy V8 Cap-A-Dapt (Part No.8421)

Rotor Assembly; Chevy V8 Cap-A-Dapt

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$51.99
MSD Ignition is a company built on Customer Satisfaction and Service. That is why all of MSD products go through regimented test procedures before they are ever packaged and shipped. MSD stands behind its products for one full year after purchase

Product Features:
  • Rotor phasing can be adjusted.
  • Ideal When Atomic TBI Is Controlling The Timing
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MSD Ignition – Rotor; MSD Ford Distributors PN 8455; PN 8456 (Part No.8070)

Rotor; MSD Ford Distributors PN 8455; PN 8456

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$11.99
This replacement rotor is injection molded from high voltage isolation material with heavy duty construction. The rotor fits MSD Ford distributors PN 8455, 8456.

Product Features:
  • Resist carbon tracking
  • Max Voltage Transfer
  • Molded From Insulated Material
  • Fits MSD PN[8455/8456]
  • Fits MSD part numbers 8455 and 8456
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Edelbrock – Performer RPM 2 Carb/Plate Nitrous Systems Square-Bore Carbs (200-300-400+ Hp) (Part No.70056)

Performer RPM 2 Carb/Plate Nitrous Systems Square-Bore Carbs (200-300-400+ Hp)

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Designed for carburetor V8 engines. Power increases from 200 to 400 horsepower. Simple to install. Shorter spray bars. More even distribution across the plenum. A more balanced air and fuel ratio. Quicker response time.

Product Features:
  • Designed For Carbureted V8 Engines
  • Power Increases From 200-400_ HP
  • Simple To Install
  • Shorter Spray Bars
  • More Even Distribution Across The Plenum
  • A More Balanced Air/Fuel ratio
  • Quicker Response Time
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MSD Ignition – Distributor Cap; Ford HEI (Part No.8408)

Distributor Cap; Ford HEI

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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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Mallory – Distributor Wiring Harness (Part No.29349)

Distributor Wiring Harness

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$25.99


Product Features:
  • Service Part
  • Makes Connections Quick And Easy
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Richmond Gear – Differential Ring And Pinion (Part No.49-0111-1)

Differential Ring And Pinion

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$333.99
Richmond Gear is the leading manufacturer of professional quality, high-performance drivetrain products. Our complete line of products ranges from high performance ring-and-pinion sets for serious street and racing applications to torque-hungry manual transmissions and components. Richmond Gear products have been winners both at the Daytona 500 and U.S. Nationals for decades. WINNERS RUN RICHMOND!

Product Features:
  • For over 80-years, the Richmond Double-Diamond logo has represented some of the highest quality gears in the racing industry. Winners Run Richmond!
  • The superior quality of Richmond gearsets is a result of outstanding design, world class manufacturing and an extensive testing process that is performed on all products.
  • Richmond performance gearsets have been winners for decades at: NHRA, NMRA, NMCA, Daytona 500, WISSOTA and U.S. Nationals.
  • Richmond Gear is a leading manufacturer of high performance ring and pinion gearsets and drivetrain components, backed by a two year warranty.
  • Engineered to perform faster and be more reliable, Richmond performance drivetrain products are the result of a continuous research and development program combined with state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities.
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Motive Gear – Differential Pinion Solid Spacer Kit w/Shims (Part No.4105)

Differential Pinion Solid Spacer Kit w/Shims

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Product Features:
  • FORD 9″ SOLID SPACER KIT
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Motive Gear – Differential Pinion Solid Spacer Kit w/Shims (Part No.4104)

Differential Pinion Solid Spacer Kit w/Shims

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$10.49


Product Features:
  • SOLID SPACER FORD 8.8″ & 9″
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FEL-PRO Performance – Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set (Part No.1416)

Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set

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$39.99
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

Product Features:
  • Performance exhaust header gasket consisting of a high-density fiber facing material attached to both sides of a perforated steel core.
  • Resists blowout and burnout from high-temperature exhaust and is far stronger than basic paper gaskets.
  • Anti-stick coating permits motion without damaging the gasket and makes it easier to remove the gasket for future engine service.
  • Slotted bolt holes allow for easier header installation.
  • Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.
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FEL-PRO Performance – Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set (Part No.1468)

Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set

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$45.99
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

Product Features:
  • Performance exhaust header gasket consisting of a high-density fiber facing material attached to both sides of a perforated steel core.
  • Resists blowout and burnout from high-temperature exhaust and is far stronger than basic paper gaskets.
  • Anti-stick coating permits motion without damaging the gasket and makes it easier to remove the gasket for future engine service.
  • Slotted bolt holes allow for easier header installation.
  • Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.
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FEL-PRO Performance – Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set (Part No.1467)

Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set

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$45.99
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

Product Features:
  • Performance exhaust header gasket consisting of a high-density fiber facing material attached to both sides of a perforated steel core.
  • Resists blowout and burnout from high-temperature exhaust and is far stronger than basic paper gaskets.
  • Anti-stick coating permits motion without damaging the gasket and makes it easier to remove the gasket for future engine service.
  • Slotted bolt holes allow for easier header installation.
  • Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.
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Accel – Super Coil Ignition Coil (Part No.140001)

Super Coil Ignition Coil

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$98.99
These coils feature advanced bobbin technology, highly specialized silicone magnetic steel cores, along with optimized winding, resistance and turns ratios to delivery 10-15 percent more energy than the OEM coils. Specialized high temperature epoxy resist

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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Accel – Super Stock Coil (Part No.8140)

Super Stock Coil

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ACCEL’s super stock is the high-performance replacement for OE canister style coils. Improves starting, idle, throttle response and top RPM power. Works with OE ignitions and computers. Alkyd tower prevents flash over. Uses OE leads. Comes in chrome.

Product Features:
  • 42000 Volts
  • Effective To 6500 RPM
  • Quicker Starting
  • Improved Throttle Response
  • Higher RPM Power
  • Can Finished In Yellow
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Spectre – Oil Pan (Part No.5489)

Oil Pan

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$144.99
Spectre’s Oil Pan was designed for Ford 260-302 engines requiring front sump application. 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:
  • Triple chrome-plated steel
  • For Ford 260-302 engines requiring front sump application
  • Stock 4 quart capacity
  • Easy to install with no special tools or skills required
  • Stock capacity
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Mr. Gasket – Oil Pan Bolt Kit (Part No.6087)

Oil Pan Bolt Kit

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$25.99
The special self locking oil pan bolts, use a smaller-than-standard hex head is ideal for tight spaces. Because of the hex flange head design, it will not fall back into the socket wrench, allowing for easier installation. Special under head serrations prevent loosening and the wide flange head distributes uniform clamping pressure for an ultra gasket seal. Bolts are zinc plated, grade 5.

Product Features:
  • Ideal For Tight Spaces
  • Serrations Prevent Loosening
  • Flange Distributes Pressure
  • Zinc Plated Bolts
  • Grade 5 Material
  • Easy Installation
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1981 Mercury Zephyr Performance and Racing Products

You count on your 1981 Mercury Zephyr to run right. That means taking care of it with regular maintenance, necessary repairs, and the right parts. Advance Auto Parts can help with all of that thanks to our extensive inventory of trusted Performance and Racing Products. With 31 Performance and Racing Products ranging in price from $10.49 to $1,243.99, you’re sure to find everything you need for your 1981 Mercury Zephyr.

Brands matter. If you want to shop a specific Performance and Racing Products brand, we stock 14 different brands like K&N, Accel, and FRAM. 1981 Mercury Zephyr Performance and Racing Products start as low as $10.49!

One of the best ways to find top quality OEM or aftermarket Performance and Racing Products is by asking professionals. Short of that, you can shop with confidence thanks to our 524 extensive product reviews on 1981 Mercury Zephyr Performance and Racing Products. Some of the top-rated Performance and Racing Products products we carry are Wire Set; Street Fire; Multi-Angle plug; HEI; Universal with 4.7 stars and Automatic Shifter, Unimatic Shifter with 4.3 stars.

Did we mention you can order your Performance and Racing Products from our online catalog and have them shipped right to your garage? Or, if you feel like seeing the parts first-hand, search for your nearest Advance Auto Parts location above and pick up in-store when you’re ready. Browse our full Performance and Racing Products inventory for your 1981 Mercury Zephyr below to get started!

Top-Rated Performance and Racing Products Brands For Your 1981 Mercury Zephyr

Trusted Performance and Racing Products OEM and aftermarket product brands are what Advance Auto Parts specializes in. The brands we work with are sure to keep that 1981 Mercury Zephyr running right for years to come. In our inventory you’ll find brands like K&N, Accel, FRAM, and even more.

Popular K&N Performance and Racing Products

You’ll find popular K&N brand products across Performance Oil Filters. All are waiting to get your 1981 Mercury Zephyr back on the road. Some of the top-rated K&N products in these categories are:

Top-Rated Performance and Racing Products


If are what you’re looking for, our inventory holds plenty. We stock brand Performance and Racing Products for your 1981 Mercury Zephyr, and some of our most reviewed parts include:
Super Stock Coil
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Super Stock Coil
Performance Coils

FAQs for 1981 Mercury Zephyr Performance and Racing Products

What are the most purchased Performance and Racing Products for the 1981 Mercury Zephyr?

Out of 31 Performance and Racing Products for the 1981 Mercury Zephyr, the most popular in our inventory are:
High Perf. Full-Flow Lube Spin-on
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High Perf. Full-Flow Lube Spin-on
Performance Oil Filters
Ultra Seal; Harmonic Balancer Bolt/Washer Kit
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Ultra Seal; Harmonic Balancer Bolt/Washer Kit
Performance Engine Harmonic Balancers
Super Coil Ignition Coil
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Super Coil Ignition Coil
Performance Coils

What are the top-rated 1981 Mercury Zephyr Performance and Racing Products?

Top-rated Performance and Racing Products for your 1981 Mercury Zephyr based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Wire Set; Street Fire; Multi-Angle plug; HEI; Universal
from $67.99
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Wire Set; Street Fire; Multi-Angle plug; HEI; Universal
“GREAT PRODUCT”
Automatic Shifter, Unimatic Shifter
from $259.99
(3)
Automatic Shifter, Unimatic Shifter
“Super easy to install, works nice.”
Distributor Cap; Ford HEI
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(1)
Distributor Cap; Ford HEI
“works great added performance when used with the MSD boot lock down great idea”