1997 Ford F-250 Pickup Performance Engines
Keep Your 1997 Ford F-250 Pickup 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 1997 Ford F-250 Pickup looking sharp and performing at its best. At Advance Auto Parts we carry a wide selection of dependable options, including Performance Engine Valve Springs, Performance Engine Intake Manifold Gaskets, and Performance Engine Camshafts. 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 1997 Ford F-250 Pickup Performance Engine at Advance Auto Parts is around $694.55, with a range that starts at $24.99 and goes up to $1,041.00. With 14 options in stock from 2 trusted brands, finding the right fit is easy. Popular picks like TPX 212/222MOD2V, XE 224/232MOD2V, and XE 242/246MOD2VPI start at just $1,004.00 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 Oil Filters and Programmers. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re here to help you keep your 1997 Ford F-250 Pickup in peak condition, inside and out.
Find Your Specific 1997 Ford F-250 Pickup Performance Engines
Looking for the perfect Performance Engine for your 1997 Ford F-250 Pickup? 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 F-250 Pickup. Whether you’re driving a 1997 model or another popular model year like
1988,
1989,
1990,
1991,
1992,
1993,
1994,
1995, and
1996, 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 1997 Ford F-250 Pickup Performance Engines
Competition Cams – Magnum 2230/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.33-230-4)
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$297.99
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.
Competition Cams – Mutha’ Thumpr 235/249 Hydraulic Roller Cam (Part No.35-601-8)
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$549.99
Designed to deliver an aggressive, hard-hitting exhaust note at idle, the Thumpr camshaft series from COMP Cams also delivers excellent horsepower gains and a broad torque curve. A perfect choice for muscle cars and street rods.
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- Early intake valve opening and long exhaust duration create optimum overlap for powerful, hard-hitting exhaust note.
- Best with aftermarket converters and more rear gear.
- Three unique cam designs for each application that deliver excellent horsepower gains and broad torque curve; perfect choice for muscle cars and street rods.
Competition Cams – Big Mutha’ Thumpr 243/257 Hydraulic Roller Cam (Part No.35-602-8)
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$549.99
Designed to deliver an aggressive, hard-hitting exhaust note at idle, the Thumpr camshaft series from COMP Cams also delivers excellent horsepower gains and a broad torque curve. A perfect choice for muscle cars and street rods.
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- Early intake valve opening and long exhaust duration create optimum overlap for powerful, hard-hitting exhaust note.
- Best with aftermarket converters and more rear gear.
- Three unique cam designs for each application that deliver excellent horsepower gains and broad torque curve; perfect choice for muscle cars and street rods.
Competition Cams – Big Mutha’ Thumpr 243/257 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.35-602-4)
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$366.99
HYDRAULIC – Big Mutha’ Thumpr Retro-Fit: Street/strip, needs 9.5:1 compression, 2800+ stall, intake, gears and headers, very rough idle.
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- HYDRAULIC – Big Mutha’ Thumpr Retro-Fit: Street/strip, needs 9.5:1 compression, 2800+ stall, intake, gears and headers, very rough idle.
- 295/313 Advertised Duration, 243/257 Duration @ .050″, .512″/.489″ Lift, 107 Lobe Separation
- Valve spring upgrade required
Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy Computer Controlled 218/224 Hydraulic Roller Cam (Part No.35-351-8)
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$549.99
Featuring a quicker valve opening, the Xtreme Energy camshaft profile provides increased responsiveness and more area under the lift curve than older, slower grinds. Designed to increase performance without sacrificing driveability and creature comforts,
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- Excellent performance in street carbureted applications.
- More vacuum allows an increase in duration for improved performance and assists power brakes.
- Quicker opening lobe profiles deliver increased responsiveness and more area under the lift curve.
- Best performance with aftermarket intake manifolds, headers, lower gear ratios etc.
Competition Cams – Magnum/Marine 230/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.34-331-4)
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$298.99
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.
Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 240/246 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.35-250-4)
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$297.99
Featuring a quicker valve opening, the Xtreme Energy camshaft profile provides increased responsiveness and more area under the lift curve than older, slower grinds. Designed to increase performance without sacrificing driveability and creature comforts,
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- Excellent performance in street carbureted applications.
- More vacuum allows an increase in duration for improved performance and assists power brakes.
- Quicker opening lobe profiles deliver increased responsiveness and more area under the lift curve.
- Best performance with aftermarket intake manifolds, headers, lower gear ratios etc.
Edelbrock – Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16) (Part No.9724)
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$106.99
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- Use W/ Valve Springs Part #5822, 5882, 5896, 5872, 5867, 5812, 5857
- Set of 16
- 1.50 in. Outside Diameter
- Steel Material
- Black Oxide Finish
Edelbrock – Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16) (Part No.9733)
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$141.99
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- Use W/ Valve Springs Part #5722, 5796
- Set of 16
- 1.50 in. Outside Diameter
- Steel Material
- Black Oxide Finish
Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Intake Gasket (Part No.5838)
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$49.99
Ultra-Seal intake manifold gaskets are manufactured from cellulose/nitrile composition gasket material. Provides excellent sealing and durability. Incorporates Silicone beading around each intake and water outlet port to provide additional sealing strength on both sides of each gasket. No gasket sealer required. For OE replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track use. Includes manifold end seals.
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- Manufactured from cellulose/nitrile composition gasket material
- Provides excellent sealing and durability
- Silicone beading on both sides of each gasket
- Complete with manifold end seals
- For OE replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track use
- Creates Tight Leak proof Seal
FEL-PRO Performance – Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 11 Piece Set (Part No.1250)
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$35.99
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions
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- DESIGNED FOR IMPERFECT SEALING SURFACES — Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment to help seal imperfect sealing surfaces
- SEALING TECHNOLOGIES — Exclusive sealing innovations and technologies with proprietary materials and unique design features to ensure a superior seal for your repair
- ENGINEERING EXPERTISE — Parts are designed, reviewed, validated and approved by Fel-Pro engineers through rigorous research and development
- REAL-WORLD TESTED — Parts are tested on-vehicle and validated to ensure optimal performance on the road
- EVERY PART FOR THE REPAIR — Fel-Pro gasket sets include every part needed for the repair unless otherwise noted
FEL-PRO Performance – Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 7 Piece Set (Part No.1240)
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$39.99
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions
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- Fel-Pro performance intake manifold gaskets have been tested with virtually all aftermarket cylinder head and intake manifold combinations.
- Performance intake manifold gaskets designed without a metal core, to allow engine builders to trim the gasket for exact fit on modified ports.
- 1970-82; w/2 Bbl. Cylinder heads
- Printoseal elastomeric sealing beads to provide extra sealing strength around the intake port.
- Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.
FEL-PRO Performance – Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 2 Piece Set (Part No.1343)
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$42.99
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions
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- DESIGNED FOR IMPERFECT SEALING SURFACES — Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment to help seal imperfect sealing surfaces
- SEALING TECHNOLOGIES — Exclusive sealing innovations and technologies with proprietary materials and unique design features to ensure a superior seal for your repair
- ENGINEERING EXPERTISE — Parts are designed, reviewed, validated and approved by Fel-Pro engineers through rigorous research and development
- REAL-WORLD TESTED — Parts are tested on-vehicle and validated to ensure optimal performance on the road
- EVERY PART FOR THE REPAIR — Fel-Pro gasket sets include every part needed for the repair unless otherwise noted
Edelbrock – Intake Manifold Gasket for 302 E-Boss & 351W E-Boss Clevor Conversions (Part No.7265)
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$30.99
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- Clean Positive Seal
- Embossed Silicone Bead Surrounding The Port
- Matched To Manifolds And Cylinder Heads
FEL-PRO Performance – Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 5 Piece Set (Part No.1230)
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$38.99
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions
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- DESIGNED FOR IMPERFECT SEALING SURFACES — Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment to help seal imperfect sealing surfaces
- SEALING TECHNOLOGIES — Exclusive sealing innovations and technologies with proprietary materials and unique design features to ensure a superior seal for your repair
- ENGINEERING EXPERTISE — Parts are designed, reviewed, validated and approved by Fel-Pro engineers through rigorous research and development
- REAL-WORLD TESTED — Parts are tested on-vehicle and validated to ensure optimal performance on the road
- EVERY PART FOR THE REPAIR — Fel-Pro gasket sets include every part needed for the repair unless otherwise noted
FEL-PRO Performance – Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 5 Piece Set (Part No.1246)
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$39.99
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions
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- Fel-Pro performance intake manifold gaskets have been tested with virtually all aftermarket cylinder head and intake manifold combinations.
- Performance intake manifold gaskets designed without a metal core, to allow engine builders to trim the gasket for exact fit on modified ports.
- Standard and Low riser
- Printoseal elastomeric sealing beads to provide extra sealing strength around the intake port.
- Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.
Edelbrock – Intake Manifold Gasket for 1963-1996 Small-Block Fords (Part No.72208)
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$174.99
Available in different sizes for many different vehicle models/years. Clean positive seal. Embossed silicone bead surrounding the port. Matched to manifolds and cylinder heads. In the early days of the automotive performance industry, you either ran what
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- Clean positive seal
- Embossed Silicone Bead Surrounding The Port
- Matched To Manifolds And Cylinder Heads
- Fits 1963-96 289/302/351W Engines
- 10-Pack Of Gaskets
Edelbrock – Intake Manifold Gasket for 1985-1976 390-428 FE Fords (Part No.7224)
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$30.99
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- Clean Positive Seal
- Embossed Silicone Bead Surrounding The Port
- Matched To Manifolds And Cylinder Heads
Competition Cams – VALVE SPRINGS, 1.437" SINGLE 1 ST (Part No.942-16)
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$257.99
Single Outer Valve Springs from COMP Cams allow you to build the perfect spring assembly for your application. The valve spring creation process is far more involved than most people realize. Selecting the right metal stock and creating the best design is not done by chance. COMP Cams has developed a process that creates the highest quality valve spring available. The result is a product that meets and exceeds the expectations of today’s engine builders and racers.
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- Seat pressure: 115 lbs. @ 1.700″, Open Pressure: 284 lbs. @ 1.200″
- O.D.: 1.437″, I.D.: 1.039″
- Single valve springs with damper
- Approximately .510″ max lift at recommended installed height
Popular 1997 Ford F-250 Pickup Performance Engines Categories
Most Popular Performance Engine Valve Springs for 1997 Ford F-250 Pickups
Enhance your 1997 Ford F-250 Pickup with one of the 4 Performance Engine Valve Springs we have in stock, starting at just $24.99.
Competition Cams – 32 Springs (Part No.26125-32)
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$933.99
32 Springs
Competition Cams – 16 Springs (Part No.26113-16)
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$409.99
16 Springs
Competition Cams – 1 Spring (Part No.26125-1)
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$28.99
1 Spring
Competition Cams – 1 Spring (Part No.26113-1)
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$24.99
1 Spring
Best-Selling 1997 Ford F-250 Pickup Performance Engine Intake Manifold Gaskets
Upgrade your F-250 Pickup with one of our 2 best-selling Performance Engine Intake Manifold Gaskets.
FEL-PRO Performance – Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 2 Piece Set (Part No.1343)
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$42.99
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions
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- DESIGNED FOR IMPERFECT SEALING SURFACES — Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment to help seal imperfect sealing surfaces
- SEALING TECHNOLOGIES — Exclusive sealing innovations and technologies with proprietary materials and unique design features to ensure a superior seal for your repair
- ENGINEERING EXPERTISE — Parts are designed, reviewed, validated and approved by Fel-Pro engineers through rigorous research and development
- REAL-WORLD TESTED — Parts are tested on-vehicle and validated to ensure optimal performance on the road
- EVERY PART FOR THE REPAIR — Fel-Pro gasket sets include every part needed for the repair unless otherwise noted
FEL-PRO Performance – Upper Intake Manifold (Plenum) Gasket Set: 2 Piece Set (Part No.1236)
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$40.99
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions
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- Fel-Pro performance intake manifold gaskets have been tested with virtually all aftermarket cylinder head and intake manifold combinations.
- Performance intake manifold gaskets designed without a metal core, to allow engine builders to trim the gasket for exact fit on modified ports.
- 5.4L Cobra R; Upper intake
- Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.
Top-Quality Performance Engine Camshafts for 1997 Ford F-250 Pickups
Choose a high-quality OEM or aftermarket Performance Engine Camshaft for Ford F-250 Pickups and enjoy top-notch performance from $1,004.00.
Competition Cams – XE 236/240 MOD2V (Part No.102300)
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$1041.00
XE 236/240 MOD2V
Competition Cams – XE 226/230 MOD2VPI (Part No.102500)
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$1041.00
XE 226/230 MOD2VPI
Competition Cams – XE 224/232MOD2V (Part No.102100)
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$1041.00
XE 224/232MOD2V
Competition Cams – XE 242/246MOD2VPI (Part No.102700)
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$1041.00
XE 242/246MOD2VPI
Competition Cams – XE 230/236 MOD2V (Part No.102200)
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$1041.00
XE 230/236 MOD2V
Competition Cams – TPX 212/222MOD2V (Part No.102525)
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$1004.00
TPX 212/222MOD2V
Top Picks for 1997 Ford F-250 Pickup Performance Engine Valve Spring Retainer
Invest in one of our 2 durable Performance Engine Valve Spring Retainer for your 1997 Ford, knowing you’re getting trusted brands and expert craftsmanship.
Competition Cams – 7 Degree Titanium Retainer Set of 24 for Ford 4.6L 3 Valve with 26113 Springs (Part No.702-24)
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$731.99
7 Degree Titanium Retainer Set of 24 for Ford 4.6L 3 Valve with 26113 Springs
Competition Cams – 7 Degree Titanium Retainer for Ford 4.6L 3 Valve/5.0 Coyote with Beehive Spring (Part No.702-1)
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$32.99
7 Degree Titanium Retainer for Ford 4.6L 3 Valve/5.0 Coyote with Beehive Spring
FAQs for 1997 Ford F-250 Pickup Performance Engines
What are the best-selling Performance Engines for 1997 Ford F-250 Pickups?
Out of 14 Performance Engines that fit 1997 Ford F-250 Pickups, the following parts are the top sellers:
- TPX 212/222MOD2V (50272639) – $1,004.00
- XE 224/232MOD2V (50272339) – $1,041.00
- XE 242/246MOD2VPI (50272151) – $1,041.00
What’s the price range for 1997 Ford F-250 Pickup Performance Engines?
The prices of Performance Engines for the 1997 Ford F-250 Pickup range from $24.99 up to $1,041.00 for the most premium parts.
What is the average price of a Performance Engine for a 1997 Ford F-250 Pickup?
The average price for Performance Engines for the 1997 Ford F-250 Pickup is $694.55. 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 F-250 Pickup model years?
What are the cheapest Performance Engines for my 1997 Ford F-250 Pickup?
The cheapest 1997 Ford F-250 Pickup Performance Engines we carry are:
- 1 Spring (50288653) – $24.99
- 1 Spring (50287844) – $28.99
- 7 Degree Titanium Retainer for Ford 4.6L 3 Valve/5.0 Coyote with Beehive Spring (50289429) – $32.99
- Upper Intake Manifold (Plenum) Gasket Set: 2 Piece Set (20680075) – $40.99
- Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 2 Piece Set (20680572) – $42.99
Does Advance Auto Parts sell Performance Engines for any other 1997 Ford models?
Yes. We stock Performance Engines for 16 other popular 1997 Ford models. Some of the most popular are 1997 E-250 Econoline Performance Engines, 1997 E-350 Econoline Performance Engines, 1997 E-150 Econoline Performance Engines, 1997 Thunderbird Performance Engines, and 1997 Explorer Performance Engines.
What types of Performance Engines do you sell for my 1997 Ford F-250 Pickup?
As of 11/2/25, these are some of the most in-demand types of Performance Engines for a 1997 Ford F-250 Pickup:
Can I get help with 1997 Ford F-250 Pickup 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 F-250 Pickup Performance Engines?
Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new Ford F-250 Pickup Performance Engines and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.