1990 Mercury Sable Performance Engines

Keep Your 1990 Mercury Sable 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 1990 Mercury Sable looking sharp and performing at its best. At Advance Auto Parts we carry a wide selection of dependable options, including Performance Engine Push Rods, Performance Engine Rocker Arms, and Performance Engine Valve Springs. 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.

Top-Rated Performance Engines from Trusted Brands

Looking for a reliable Performance Engine? We’ve got you covered with options from brands you know and trust like Competition Cams. For example, Competition Cams Performance Engines start at just $528.99 with an average 4.1 star rating. With over 79 reviews and a solid 4 star average, you can shop with confidence knowing other Mercury Sable owners approve.

Competitive Prices and Extensive Inventory

The average price for a 1990 Mercury Sable Performance Engine at Advance Auto Parts is around $107.40, with a range that starts at $10.99 and goes up to $528.99. With 14 options in stock from 2 trusted brands, finding the right fit is easy. Popular picks like High Performance Thermostat, Steel Retainer for Set of 16, and ENGINE ROCKER ARM start at just $31.99 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 1990 Mercury Sable in peak condition, inside and out.

Essential 1990 Mercury Sable Performance Engines

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

High Performance Thermostat

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$31.99
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 195 Degrees
  • Designed to Resist Large Variations of Coolant Pressure at High RPM
  • Fully Opens at Correct Temperature Consistently Regardless of Engine RPM
  • For High Performance Street, Drag Race, and Oval Track
  • Copper & Brass Construction – Resists Corrosion
  • High Flow
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Mr. Gasket – High Performance Thermostat – 160 Degree Brass & Copper (Part No.4363)

High Performance Thermostat - 160 Degree Brass & Copper

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$29.49
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.

Product Features:
  • Opens at 160 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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Mr. Gasket – High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow (Part No.4364)

High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow

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$29.99
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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Competition Cams – VALVE SPRING KIT, FOR LS 1.310" BEEHIVE 1 KT (Part No.26918CS-KIT)

VALVE SPRING KIT, FOR LS 1.310" BEEHIVE 1 KT

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$528.99
This Beehive Valve Spring Kit for LS engines is designed for hydraulic roller cams and includes carefully matched Beehive Springs, steel retainers, locks, seals and spring seats. With a .625″ maximum lift, these Beehive Valve Springs deliver increased valve train stability and a much lighter valve train. This is achieved with less spring pressure for better valve control and reduced weight of both the spring and retainer. The unique Beehive shape handles valve train stress more efficiently to eliminate damaging harmonics and increases high RPM horsepower and durability. The oval/multi-arc wire shape places the maximum area of the wire at the point of highest stress to handle valve train stress more efficiently and allow better heat dissipation for longer life.Kit Includes:26918-16 Beehive Valve Springs774-16 Steel Retainers623-16 7° Steel Valve Locks511-16 Valve Seals4705-16 Spring Seats

Product Features:
  • Kit includes part #26918-16 Beehive valve springs and matching steel retainers, 7° valve locks, valve seals and spring seats
  • Kits designed for hydraulic roller cams
  • .625″ maximum lift springs
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Most Popular Performance Engine Push Rods for 1990 Mercury Sables

Enhance your 1990 Mercury Sable with one of the 2 Performance Engine Push Rods we have in stock, starting at just $15.99.

Competition Cams – Magnum 7.150" Long, .080" Wall, 5/16" Diameter Pushrod Set (Part No.7635-16)

Magnum 7.150" Long, .080" Wall, 5/16" Diameter Pushrod Set

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$225.99
Magnum 7.150" Long, .080" Wall, 5/16" Diameter Pushrod Set

Competition Cams – Magnum 7.150" Long, .080" Wall, 5/16" Diameter Pushrod (Part No.7635-1)

Magnum 7.150" Long, .080" Wall, 5/16" Diameter Pushrod

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$15.99
Magnum 7.150" Long, .080" Wall, 5/16" Diameter Pushrod

Best-Selling 1990 Mercury Sable Performance Engine Rocker Arms

Upgrade your Sable with one of our 2 best-selling Performance Engine Rocker Arms.

Competition Cams – ENGINE ROCKER ARM (Part No.1619-12)

ENGINE ROCKER ARM

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$407.99
ENGINE ROCKER ARM

Competition Cams – ENGINE ROCKER ARM (Part No.1619-1)

ENGINE ROCKER ARM

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$50.99
ENGINE ROCKER ARM

Top-Quality Performance Engine Valve Springs for 1990 Mercury Sables

Choose a high-quality OEM or aftermarket Performance Engine Valve Spring for Mercury Sables and enjoy top-notch performance from $24.99.

Competition Cams – VALVE SPRING KIT, FOR LS 1.310" BEEHIVE 1 KT (Part No.26918CS-KIT)

VALVE SPRING KIT, FOR LS 1.310" BEEHIVE 1 KT

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$528.99
This Beehive Valve Spring Kit for LS engines is designed for hydraulic roller cams and includes carefully matched Beehive Springs, steel retainers, locks, seals and spring seats. With a .625″ maximum lift, these Beehive Valve Springs deliver increased valve train stability and a much lighter valve train. This is achieved with less spring pressure for better valve control and reduced weight of both the spring and retainer. The unique Beehive shape handles valve train stress more efficiently to eliminate damaging harmonics and increases high RPM horsepower and durability. The oval/multi-arc wire shape places the maximum area of the wire at the point of highest stress to handle valve train stress more efficiently and allow better heat dissipation for longer life.Kit Includes:26918-16 Beehive Valve Springs774-16 Steel Retainers623-16 7° Steel Valve Locks511-16 Valve Seals4705-16 Spring Seats

Product Features:
  • Kit includes part #26918-16 Beehive valve springs and matching steel retainers, 7° valve locks, valve seals and spring seats
  • Kits designed for hydraulic roller cams
  • .625″ maximum lift springs
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Competition Cams – 12 Springs (Part No.26918-12)

12 Springs

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$199.99
12 Springs

Competition Cams – 1 Spring (Part No.26918-1)

1 Spring

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$24.99
1 Spring

Top Picks for 1990 Mercury Sable Performance Engine Valve Spring Retainer

Invest in one of our 3 durable Performance Engine Valve Spring Retainer for your 1990 Mercury, knowing you’re getting trusted brands and expert craftsmanship.

Competition Cams – Steel Retainer for Set of 16 (Part No.786-16)

Steel Retainer for Set of 16

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$80.99
Steel Retainer for Set of 16

Competition Cams – Steel Retainer for Set of 12 Ford 3.8/4.2L with STock Valve Spring Diameter (Part No.786-12)

Steel Retainer for Set of 12 Ford 3.8/4.2L with STock Valve Spring Diameter

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$61.99
Steel Retainer for Set of 12 Ford 3.8/4.2L with STock Valve Spring Diameter

Competition Cams – Steel Retainer for Ford 3.8/4.2L with STock Valve Spring Diameter (Part No.786-1)

Steel Retainer for Ford 3.8/4.2L with STock Valve Spring Diameter

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$10.99
Steel Retainer for Ford 3.8/4.2L with STock Valve Spring Diameter

Top-Rated Performance Engine Coolant Thermostats for 1990 Mercury Sables

Make a smart move for your 1990 Mercury Sable with products all priced from $29.49 to $31.99.

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

High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow

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$29.99
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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Mr. Gasket – High Performance Thermostat – 160 Degree Brass & Copper (Part No.4363)

High Performance Thermostat - 160 Degree Brass & Copper

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$29.49
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.

Product Features:
  • Opens at 160 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
See More

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

High Performance Thermostat

from

$31.99
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 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
See More

Top-Rated Performance Engine Brands For Your 1990 Mercury Sable

When it comes to finding the perfect Performance Engine for your 1990 Mercury Sable, Advance Auto Parts has you covered with a wide selection of high-quality OEM and aftermarket options from 2 trusted brands. We carry the most popular Performance Engine brands including Competition Cams, and more, all known for their exceptional customer ratings (average brand rating of 4.1 stars) and competitive prices, as low as $528.99. Purchasing a Performance Engine from us here at Advance Auto Parts is a smart move for both you and your 1990 Mercury Sable, providing peace of mind with parts that meet or exceed OEM standards.

Popular Competition Cams 1990 Mercury Sable Performance Engines

If you’re looking for a top-quality Performance Engine for your 1990 Mercury Sable, Advance Auto Parts has exactly what you need with our selection of Competition Cams Performance Engines. We have 1 Competition Cams Performance Engines in stock for this fitment, all known for their durability and precision fit. With prices starting at just $528.99, you’ll find the perfect Performance Engine for your needs and budget. Competition Cams Performance Engines for the 1990 Mercury Sable come highly rated, with over 15 customer reviews and an impressive average rating of 4.1 stars. Choosing a Competition Cams Performance Engine from Advance Auto Parts is a smart move to ensure quality and value for your vehicle.
VALVE SPRING KIT, FOR LS 1.310" BEEHIVE 1 KT
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VALVE SPRING KIT, FOR LS 1.310" BEEHIVE 1 KT
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FAQs for 1990 Mercury Sable Performance Engines

What are the best-selling Performance Engines for 1990 Mercury Sables?

Out of 14 Performance Engines that fit 1990 Mercury Sables, the following parts are the top sellers:

What’s the price range for 1990 Mercury Sable Performance Engines?

The prices of Performance Engines for the 1990 Mercury Sable range from $10.99 up to $528.99 for the most premium parts.

What is the average price of a Performance Engine for a 1990 Mercury Sable?

The average price for Performance Engines for the 1990 Mercury Sable is $107.40. 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 Mercury Sable model years?

Yes, we carry Performance Engines for 8 model years of Mercury Sables between 1986 and 1995. The following model years are the most popular for Performance Engine purchases: 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1989, 1988, 1987, and 1986.

What are the cheapest Performance Engines for my 1990 Mercury Sable?

The cheapest 1990 Mercury Sable Performance Engines we carry are:

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Performance Engines for any other 1990 Mercury models?

Yes. We stock Performance Engines for 3 other popular 1990 Mercury models. Some of the most popular are 1990 Cougar Performance Engines, 1990 Grand Marquis Performance Engines, 1990 Colony Park Performance Engines, and 1990 Topaz Performance Engines.

What are the top-rated Performance Engines that fit the 1990 Mercury Sable?

Based on 79 reviews by customers, our 1990 Mercury Sable Performance Engines have an average customer rating of 4 stars. These are the highest-rated categories of Performance Engines for the 1990 Mercury Sable and their top-rated products:

What types of Performance Engines do you sell for my 1990 Mercury Sable?

As of 11/2/25, these are some of the most in-demand types of Performance Engines for a 1990 Mercury Sable:

Can I get help with 1990 Mercury Sable Performance Engine orders?

Contact our customer support team by chat or phone, through the help desk page, where you can find instant answers about Mercury Performance Engines and more.

What is your return policy for Mercury Sable Performance Engines?

Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new Mercury Sable Performance Engines and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.