1983 Ford Ranger Performance and Racing Products

Essential 1983 Ford Ranger Performance and Racing Products

Accel – Supercoil (Part No.140001)

Supercoil

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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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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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Mr. Gasket – Thermocap Radiator Cap (Part No.2470R)

Thermocap Radiator Cap

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

Solo Bleed

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$32.59


Product Features:
  • Prevents Air Inclusion
  • Direct Replacement
  • For OE Bleeders
  • One Person Bleeds Safely
  • Without The Mess
  • No Chance Of Air Bubbles
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Hurst – B-1 Shifter Boot and Plate (Part No.1147336)

B-1 Shifter Boot and Plate

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

Product Features:
  • Complete with Mounting Hardware
  • Adapt To Most Shifter Install
  • Hurst Quality
  • Works Well with Round Shift Levers
  • Chrome ID Plate
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Hurst – Manual Shifter, Billet Plus (Part No.3915020)

Manual Shifter, Billet Plus

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$464.99
Hurst Billet Plus shifters incorporate a high ratio pivot mechanism for reduced shifter throw. Self centering alignment improves 2nd to 3rd up-shift gear changes to reduce the chance of missed shifts.

Product Features:
  • Billet Aluminum Base and Stop Collar
  • Heat Treated Steel Gear Select
  • Adjustable Positive Gear Stops
  • Stainless Steel Rotating Pivot
  • High Ratio Pivot Mechanism
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Energy Suspension – Axle Pivot Bushing Set (Part No.4.3133G)

Axle Pivot Bushing Set

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$41.99
Product Features:
  • Firm in the Center Yet Soft on the Outside
  • Allows Flex and Pivot When Needed
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Energy Suspension – Axle Pivot Bushing Set (Part No.4.3119G)

Axle Pivot Bushing Set

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$30.99
Product Features:
  • Firm in the Center Yet Soft on the Outside
  • Allows Flex and Pivot When Needed
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Energy Suspension – Tie Rod Dust Boot (Part No.9.13102G)

Tie Rod Dust Boot

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

Tie Rod Dust Boot

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$9.99
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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Monroe – Magnum Steering Damper Kit (Part No.SA1930)

Magnum Steering Damper Kit

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

Product Features:
  • 1/2 inch Piston Rod Heavy-duty nitrocarburized rod for long service life
  • All Weather Fluid Contains special modifiers to reduce friction and ensure smooth rod reaction.
  • Full Displaced Valving Better valving range on both the compression and extension cycles of the unit for a smooth comfortable ride.
  • Micro-Cellular Gas Design Allows unit to be mounted horizontally.
  • Sintered Iron Piston Stronger than traditional metals, enhances durability for longer service life.
  • Special Seal ‘Self-lubricating’ fluid seal designed to retain gas without excessive wear or friction.
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Rancho – Single Steering Damper Kit (Part No.RS97481)

Single Steering Damper Kit

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$117.99
Designed to reduce wheel shimmy and end vibration caused by larger tires, the Rancho® steering stabilizer kit cuts down on steering arm fatigue to improve handling. The kit includes one Rancho RS5000® steering stabilizer and installation brackets.

Product Features:
  • COMPATIBILITY — Designed for a variety of Ford trucks and SUVs
  • IMPROVED HANDLING AND PERFORMANCE — Reduces wheel shimmy, bump steer and vibration which helps minimize on- or off-road driver fatigue
  • ACCOMMODATES LARGER TIRES — Engineered for vehicles with oversized wheels and tires.
  • ENGINEERED TO LAST — Features protective boot to shield shock rod and oil seal and 0.25-in. high-strength, low-alloy steel bracket construction for long life
  • EASY TO INSTALL — Includes one Rancho RS5000® steering stabilizer and brackets that bolt directly to factory steering linkage with included mounting hardware, no modifications needed
  • RESISTS CORROSION — Durable black powder-coated and/or zinc-plated brackets resist rust and corrosion
  • PRECISION DESIGN — Brackets are CNC cut and bent to exact specifications for a perfect fit
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MSD Ignition – Harness; MSD 6 to Ford TFI (Part No.8874)

Harness; MSD 6 to Ford TFI

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$54.39
MSD Ignition control are easy to install, but we also offer several plug-in harnesses. These are especially handy for quick installation on late model vehicles! The harnesses plug directly into your factory coil and harness then four color coded wires plug into the corresponding wires of the MSD. Two wires go from the MSD to the battery and you’re done with no cutting or splicing!

Product Features:
  • Splice free installation
  • Plugs directly into factory coil
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Mallory – Unilite Ignition Module (Part No.605)

Unilite Ignition Module

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

Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts

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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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Dynomax – Super Turbo Muffler Uni Fit Aluminized Steel 20" L, 2.5" In, 2.5" Out, Oval (Part No.17748)

Super Turbo Muffler Uni Fit Aluminized Steel 20" L, 2.5" In, 2.5" Out, Oval

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$82.99
DynoMax Super Turbo performance mufflers exclusive patented flow director design channels exhaust flow and eliminates turbulence on most applications. The large internal flow tubes improve exhaust flow and reduce backpressure. Each muffler uses fiberglass matting technology to absorb unwanted interior resonance while maintaining a mellow performance tone.

Product Features:
  • Large internal flow tubes improve exhaust flow and reduce backpressure
  • Exclusive patented flow director design channels exhaust flow and eliminates turbulence on most applications.
  • Fiberglass matting technology to absorb unwanted interior resonance while maintaining a mellow performance tone
  • Dyno proven to flow up to 700 SCFM
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Dynomax – Ultra Flo Muffler: Universal Fit, Stainless Steel, 14" L, 2" In, 2" Out, Oval (Part No.17514)

Ultra Flo Muffler: Universal Fit, Stainless Steel, 14" L, 2" In, 2" Out, Oval

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$128.99
DynoMax Ultra Flo Welded performance stainless steel mufflers feature 100-percent welded construction for lifelong durability. The unrestricted, straight-through design dyno proven to flow up to 2,000 SCFM and support up to 2,000 horsepower. Each muffler

Product Features:
  • Stainless steel construction for lifelong protection
  • 100% welded design for maximum durability
  • Straight through design ensures unrestricted exhaust flow and reduces back pressure
  • CRF Technology absorbs unwanted interior resonance while maintaining a deep performance tone
  • Dyno proven to flow up to 2,000 SCFM and support up to 2,000 horsepower.
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Dynomax – Ultra Flo Muffler Universal Fit Stainless Steel 20" L, 2.25" In, 2.25" Out, Oval (Part No.17512)

Ultra Flo Muffler Universal Fit Stainless Steel 20" L, 2.25" In, 2.25" Out, Oval

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$181.99
DynoMax Ultra Flo Welded performance stainless steel mufflers feature 100-percent welded construction for lifelong durability. The unrestricted, straight-through design dyno proven to flow up to 2,000 SCFM and support up to 2,000 horsepower. Each muffler

Product Features:
  • Stainless steel construction for lifelong protection
  • 100% welded design for maximum durability
  • Straight through design ensures unrestricted exhaust flow and reduces back pressure
  • CRF Technology absorbs unwanted interior resonance while maintaining a deep performance tone
  • Dyno proven to flow up to 2,000 SCFM and support up to 2,000 horsepower.
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Accel – Universal Fit Graphite Suppression; Spark Plug Wire Set (Part No.8026)

Universal Fit Graphite Suppression; Spark Plug Wire Set

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$128.99
These ACCEL carbon and graphite core wire sets virtually eliminate RFI noise, while providing maximum conductivity for ultimate performance in any race or street application. Double silicon insulation eliminates leakage and misfire.

Product Features:
  • Heavy Duty 8.8mm Oversized Silicone Jacket
  • 500 Ohms/ft. Of Resistance
  • 550 Degree Double Silicone Construction
  • Fiberglass Braid
  • Carbon/Graphite Core
  • Magnetic Suppression
  • Fiberglass/Kevlar Core
  • 500 Ohms Resistance
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Energy Suspension – Leaf Spring Bushing Set (Part No.4.2137R)

Leaf Spring Bushing Set

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$22.99
Adds a dramatic amount of performance and durability to any vehicle, cars, trucks and SUVs. Helps the vehicle be in control – when maneuvering through turns, during standing start accelerations, braking, even over bumps and berms. Made of Energy’s Hyper-Flex performance polyurethane which lasts 5 -10 times longer than conventional rubber components.

Product Features:
  • Made of Superior Hyper-Flex+ Material
  • Adds Dramatic Amount of Performance/Durability
  • Helps Vehicle Be in Control
  • Allows the Suspension to Function Properly
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Energy Suspension – Leaf Spring Bushing Set (Part No.4.2133G)

Leaf Spring Bushing Set

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$23.99
Adds a dramatic amount of performance and durability to any vehicle, cars, trucks and SUVs. Helps the vehicle be in control – when maneuvering through turns, during standing start accelerations, braking, even over bumps and berms. Made of Energy’s Hyper-Flex performance polyurethane which lasts 5 -10 times longer than conventional rubber components.

Product Features:
  • Made of Superior Hyper-Flex+ Material
  • Adds Dramatic Amount of Performance/Durability
  • Helps Vehicle Be in Control
  • Allows the Suspension to Function Properly
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Energy Suspension – Leaf Spring Bushing Set (Part No.4.2122G)

Leaf Spring Bushing Set

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$64.99
Adds a dramatic amount of performance and durability to any vehicle, cars, trucks and SUVs. Helps the vehicle be in control – when maneuvering through turns, during standing start accelerations, braking, even over bumps and berms. Made of Energy’s Hyper-Flex performance polyurethane which lasts 5 -10 times longer than conventional rubber components.

Product Features:
  • Made of Superior Hyper-Flex+ Material
  • Adds Dramatic Amount of Performance/Durability
  • Helps Vehicle Be in Control
  • Allows the Suspension to Function Properly
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Energy Suspension – LeafSpBsh (Part No.4.2154R)

LeafSpBsh

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$87.99
LeafSpBsh

Energy Suspension – TransMt (Part No.4.1148R)

TransMt

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$72.99
TransMt

1983 Ford Ranger Performance and Racing Products

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Brands matter. If you want to shop a specific Performance and Racing Products brand, we stock 13 different brands like Accel, Energy Suspension, and MSD Ignition. 1983 Ford Ranger Performance and Racing Products start as low as $5.99!

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Top-Rated Performance and Racing Products Brands For Your 1983 Ford Ranger

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 1983 Ford Ranger running right for years to come. In our inventory you’ll find brands like Accel, Energy Suspension, MSD Ignition, and even more.

Popular Mallory Performance and Racing Products

You’ll find popular Mallory brand products across Performance Ignition Products. All are waiting to get your 1983 Ford Ranger back on the road. Some of the top-rated Mallory products in these categories are:
Unilite Ignition Module
from $85.29
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Unilite Ignition Module
Performance Ignition Parts

FAQs for 1983 Ford Ranger Performance and Racing Products

What are the most purchased Performance and Racing Products for the 1983 Ford Ranger?

Out of 26 Performance and Racing Products for the 1983 Ford Ranger, the most popular in our inventory are:
Tie Rod Dust Boot
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Tie Rod Dust Boot
Performance Tie Rod End Boots
Tie Rod Dust Boot
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Tie Rod Dust Boot
Performance Tie Rod End Boots
Coil; Street Fire; Ford TFI
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Coil; Street Fire; Ford TFI
Performance Coils

What are the top-rated 1983 Ford Ranger Performance and Racing Products?

Top-rated Performance and Racing Products for your 1983 Ford Ranger based on customer reviews/ratings are:
High Perf. Full-Flow Lube Spin-on
from $16.99
(4)
High Perf. Full-Flow Lube Spin-on
“Filter size for my boat. OMC 460. works fine. HP filters have a bypass so that clogs do not cause the engine to starve for oil… important for HP eng”
50 Series Muffler, 2in Offset Inlet 2in Center Outlet, Non-Reversible, Moderate Sound
from $154.99
(3)
50 Series Muffler, 2in Offset Inlet 2in Center Outlet, Non-Reversible, Moderate Sound
“Muffler was delivered on time and fit my 1994 Ford Ranger perfectly, and was easy to install (once I got the old one off). The whole muffler felt ‘sol”
B-1 Shifter Boot and Plate
from $42.49
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B-1 Shifter Boot and Plate
“The website claims this is an exact fit for my S-10. I have a 5 spd 2.5L 1990 S-10. The boot/plate are about 2/3rds the necessary size to actually mou”