1982 Ford Fairmont Performance Engines
Keep Your 1982 Ford Fairmont in Top Shape with Quality Performance Engines
Whether you’re repairing or upgrading your Performance Engine, using high-quality parts is key to keeping your 1982 Ford Fairmont looking sharp and performing at its best. At Advance Auto Parts we carry a wide selection of dependable options, including Performance Engine Coolant Thermostats, Performance Engine Harmonic Balancers, and Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gaskets. Whether you’re replacing a damaged part or enhancing your truck’s style and protection, you’ll find exactly what you need to get the job done right.
Competitive Prices and Extensive Inventory
The average price for a 1982 Ford Fairmont Performance Engine at Advance Auto Parts is around $238.37, with a range that starts at $22.99 and goes up to $615.99. With 10 options in stock from 3 trusted brands, finding the right fit is easy. Popular picks like High Performance Thermostat, Ultra Seal: Harmonic Balancer Bolt/Washer Kit, and Performance Cylinder Head Gasket start at just $32.49 and offer a great balance of form and function.
Explore Related Parts
While you’re upgrading or replacing your Performance Engine, don’t forget to check out other key components like Performance Distributors and Performance Ignition Products. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re here to help you keep your 1982 Ford Fairmont in peak condition, inside and out.
Find Your Specific 1982 Ford Fairmont Performance Engines
Looking for the perfect Performance Engine for your 1982 Ford Fairmont? You’re in the right place. Below, you’ll find links to various types of Performance Engines that fit your vehicle. At Advance Auto Parts, we offer only the highest quality OEM and aftermarket Performance Engines, ensuring durability and a precise fit for your Ford Fairmont. Whether you’re driving a 1982 model or another popular model year like
1978,
1979,
1980,
1981, and
1983, we’ve got you covered. Purchasing Performance Engines from Advance Auto Parts is a smart choice, giving you access to trusted brands and parts built to perform. Below, you’ll find links to various types of Performance Engines that fit your vehicle.
Essential 1982 Ford Fairmont Performance Engines
Competition Cams – ROCKER ARMS, DIE CAST ALUM SMALL BLOCK FORD 1.6 1 ST (Part No.17043-16)
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$249.99
The COMP Cams High Energy Die-Cast Aluminum Roller Rocker Arms are new rocker arms from the valve train leader that have been designed for street and moderate race use. They feature a die-cast body created from aluminum with a needle bearing fulcrum and roller tip. The die-cast, larger than stock body offers the strength properties and light weight of aluminum while the specially engineered fulcrum and roller tip decrease friction and lower oil temperatures, thus improving response and horsepower.
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- Cost effective aluminum construction provides superior strength to weight ratio
- Needle bearing fulcrum and roller tip reduce friction and lower oil temperatures for improved response and horsepower
- Durable design increases valve lift while withstanding the rigors of moderate race use
- Die-formed aluminum body is larger than stock, and may require modifications to stock valve covers for clearance.
Competition Cams – High Energy/Marine 218/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.31-218-2)
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$403.99
HYDRAULIC – High Energy: Good for daily driven performance vehicles. Mid-range power. Slightly lower gears. Mild rough idle. OR Marine: Single or dual engines. Best for inboard/outboard. Noticeable idle.
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- HYDRAULIC – High Energy: Good for daily driven performance vehicles. Mid-range power. Slightly lower gears. Mild rough idle. OR Marine: Single or dual engines. Best for inboard/outboard. Noticeable idle.
- 268/268 Advertised Duration, 218/218 Duration @ .050″, .456″/.456″ Lift, 110 Lobe Separation
- 289-302 Firing Order
Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 212/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.31-234-3)
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$267.99
HYDRAULIC – Xtreme Energy: Strong torque thru low end and mid-range, good idle.
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- HYDRAULIC – Xtreme Energy: Strong torque thru low end and mid-range, good idle.
- 256/268 Advertised Duration, 212/218 Duration @ .050″, .477″/.484″ Lift, 110 Lobe Separation
- Valve spring upgrade required
- 289-302 Firing Order
Competition Cams – Magnum 244/244 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.31-330-3)
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$267.99
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.
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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.
Edelbrock – Pushrod Set for Small Block Ford 289-302 (Part No.9632)
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$221.99
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- Case-Hardened Tubing
- Surface Hardening
- Welded Ends
- 0.3125 in. Diameter
- Use with or without Hardened Steel Guideplates
Mr. Gasket – High Performance Thermostat (Part No.4365)
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$32.49
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
FEL-PRO Performance – Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts (Part No.1011-1)
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$52.99
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions
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- PROPRIETARY COATING – Nonstick anti-friction coating seals small surface imperfections
- NO RETORQUE DESIGN – Steel core helps eliminate the need for retorquing head bolts
- SUPERIOR SEAL – Precise embossed Printoseal sealing beads at all vital areas to eliminate leak paths
- STRONG AND DURABLE – Features graphite or reinforced fiber facing material and steel armor for strength and durability
- DESIGNED FOR IMPERFECT SEALING SURFACES – Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment to help seal imperfect sealing surfaces
Edelbrock – Cylinder Head Gasket Set for Ford (Part No.7313)
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$65.99
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- Cylinder Head Gasket
- 1963-1996 289-302 (except boss)-351w; 1982-1996 5L
Edelbrock – Cylinder Head Gasket Set for Ford (Part No.7341)
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$130.99
Edelbrock part No. 7341 head gasket is intended for Ford 302 E-Boss and 351w E-Boss (Clevor) conversions using Edelbrock No. 61699 heads. This gasket comes as a set and has a 4.100″ bore size, .041″ compressed thickness and 9.2 cc volume.
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FEL-PRO Performance – Performance Cylinder Head Gasket (Part No.1035)
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$82.99
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.
Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Harmonic Balancer Bolt/Washer Kit (Part No.7847)
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$45.49
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.
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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
Popular 1982 Ford Fairmont Performance Engines Categories
Most Popular Performance Engine Coolant Thermostat for 1982 Ford Fairmonts
Enhance your 1982 Ford Fairmont with this popular Performance Engine Coolant Thermostat we have in stock, for $32.49.
Mr. Gasket – High Performance Thermostat (Part No.4365)
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$32.49
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
Best-Selling 1982 Ford Fairmont Performance Engine Harmonic Balancer
Upgrade your Fairmont with our best-selling Performance Engine Harmonic Balancer.
Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Harmonic Balancer Bolt/Washer Kit (Part No.7847)
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$45.49
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.
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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
Top-Quality Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gaskets for 1982 Ford Fairmonts
Choose a high-quality OEM or aftermarket Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gasket for Ford Fairmonts and enjoy top-notch performance from $82.99.
FEL-PRO Performance – Performance Cylinder Head Gasket (Part No.1035)
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$82.99
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.
Our Top Pick for a 1982 Ford Fairmont Performance Engine Timing Sets and Component
Invest in a
durable Performance Engine Timing Sets and Component for your 1982 Ford, knowing you’re getting trusted brands and expert craftsmanship.
Competition Cams – MAGTIMING SET SBF (Part No.2120)
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$123.99
MAGTIMING SET SBF
Our Performance Engine Rocker Arms for 1982 Ford Fairmonts
Make a smart move for your 1982 Ford Fairmont with our Performance Engine Rocker Arm for $116.99.
Competition Cams – ENGINE ROCKER ARM (Part No.1270-8)
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$116.99
ENGINE ROCKER ARM
FAQs for 1982 Ford Fairmont Performance Engines
What are the best-selling Performance Engines for 1982 Ford Fairmonts?
Out of 10 Performance Engines that fit 1982 Ford Fairmonts, the following parts are the top sellers:
- High Performance Thermostat (22903641) – $32.49
- Ultra Seal: Harmonic Balancer Bolt/Washer Kit (6120474) – $45.49
- Performance Cylinder Head Gasket (20680209) – $82.99
What’s the price range for 1982 Ford Fairmont Performance Engines?
The prices of Performance Engines for the 1982 Ford Fairmont range from $22.99 up to $615.99 for the most premium parts.
What is the average price of a Performance Engine for a 1982 Ford Fairmont?
The average price for Performance Engines for the 1982 Ford Fairmont is $238.37. Keep in mind the variety of part types within our Performance Engine category, where you are likely to find a wide range of prices across a variety of parts and components.
Does Advance Auto Parts sell Performance Engines for other Ford Fairmont model years?
What are the cheapest Performance Engines for my 1982 Ford Fairmont?
The cheapest 1982 Ford Fairmont Performance Engines we carry are:
- Hi-Tech 8.300" Long, .080" Wall, 5/16" Diameter Pushrod (50289722) – $22.99
- High Performance Thermostat (22903641) – $32.49
- Ultra Seal: Harmonic Balancer Bolt/Washer Kit (6120474) – $45.49
- Performance Cylinder Head Gasket (20680209) – $82.99
- ENGINE ROCKER ARM (50272623) – $116.99
Does Advance Auto Parts sell Performance Engines for any other 1982 Ford models?
Yes. We stock Performance Engines for 29 other popular 1982 Ford models. Some of the most popular are 1982 Mustang Performance Engines, 1982 E-250 Econoline Performance Engines, 1982 E-350 Econoline Performance Engines, 1982 E-150 Econoline Performance Engines, and 1982 Thunderbird Performance Engines.
What types of Performance Engines do you sell for my 1982 Ford Fairmont?
As of 3/1/26, these are some of the most in-demand types of Performance Engines for a 1982 Ford Fairmont:
Can I get help with 1982 Ford Fairmont Performance Engine orders?
Contact our customer support team by chat or phone, through the help desk page, where you can find instant answers about Ford Performance Engines and more.
What is your return policy for Ford Fairmont Performance Engines?
Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new Ford Fairmont Performance Engines and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.