1997 Ford F53 Performance and Racing Products

Essential 1997 Ford F53 Performance and Racing Products

Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal; Exhaust Gasket Set (Part No.5959)

Ultra Seal; Exhaust Gasket Set

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$46.99
Graphite impregnated facing and a steel expanded metal core. Superior tensile strength. Resists cracking and withstands intense heat. Resists deteriorating. Anti-stick properties and easy removal for disassembly.

Product Features:
  • Graphite-impregnated facing
  • Steel expanded metal core
  • Superior tensile strength
  • Resists cracking
  • Withstands intense heat
  • Resists deteriorating
  • Anti-stick properties
  • Easy removal for disassembly
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FEL-PRO Performance – Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts (Part No.1018)

Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts

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$49.49
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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FEL-PRO Performance – Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts (Part No.1028)

Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts

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$91.99
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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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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Mr. Gasket – Thermocap Radiator Cap (Part No.2470S)

Thermocap Radiator Cap

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$54.99
Knowing your coolant temperature can help to prevent burn injuries. Thermo Cap, with its built-in calibrated thermometer, indicates the coolant temperature. This is useful information prior to cap removal. Never attempt to remove Thermo Cap when the coolant temperature is very hot. The escaping hot coolant and steam may burn you. Check the Thermo Cap temperature indicator to determine if the coolant is cool enough to make removing Thermo Cap safe. If the coolant is very hot, then thoroughly rinse the radiator with cool water, until the coolant temperature drops into a cooler safe zone Thermo Cap’s integrated coolant reclamation valve works great with your coolant recovery system. Your radiator can reclaim coolant from your overflow bottle. Wide 30 degree to 270 degree Fahrenheit temperature range. Calibrated in centigrade and Fahrenheit. Color-coded temperature ranges. Chromed crown with a colored trim ring. Indicates coolant temperature, Helps to prevent coolant injuries, integrated coolant reclamation valve, Improves under hood appearance, Fits most domestic or import vehicles and various valve pressures available.

Product Features:
  • Indicates coolant temperature
  • Helps to prevent coolant injuries
  • Integrated coolant reclamation valve
  • Improves under hood appearance
  • Fits most domestic vehicles
  • Built in calibrated thermometer
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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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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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FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.1683)

Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set

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$67.99
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

Product Features:
  • Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
  • Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit and correct operation for Unsurpassed quality you can trust
  • Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment
  • Every part for the repair procedure is Includes in the kit unless otherwise noted
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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 – Premium Oil Filter: Ideal for Synthetic & Conventional Oil, Protects Your Engine (Part No.HP-2010)

Premium Oil Filter: Ideal for Synthetic & Conventional Oil, Protects Your Engine

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K&N premium oil filters are meticulously engineered to offer outstanding filtration and engine protection. Designed to operate with all synthetic, conventional, and blended motor oils, K&N’s pleated synthetic-blend filtration media helps to shield your en

Product Features:
  • HIGH FLOW RATES: Designed to provide exceptional flow rates and a consistent flow of oil to your engine
  • VERSATILE COMPATIBILITY: Designed to operate with all synthetic, conventional, and blended motor oils
  • PROTECT YOUR ENGINE: Pleated synthetic-blend filtration media removes most harmful contaminants
  • EXTENSIVELY TESTED: Laboratory tested to ensure excellent capacity and burst strength
  • EASY TO REMOVE: Fast and easy Wrench-Off removal
  • HEAVY-DUTY CONSTRUCTION: Heavy-duty canister for outstanding durability
  • HIGH CAPACITY: Withstand the longer service intervals now recommended by some vehicle manufacturers
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B & M – Shift Improver Kit (Part No.10025)

Shift Improver Kit

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$117.99
Application: 1989 to 1997 Ford, Lincoln, Mercury E4OD Recalibrate your automatic transmission for optimum performance and extended life! Select the mode that best suits your application Provides crisp shifts on any stock automatic transmission. Eliminates shift overlap and excess wear on clutches and bands due to slippage The B&M Shift Improver Kit the easiest way to get the stout performance you’ve always wanted out of your automatic transmission – and you get two modes of performance to select from: Heavy Duty, or Street/Strip. It’s our least expensive and simplest to install kit. All you need are some hand tools! In the space of an afternoon, you can turn your transmission into a B&M-tuned unit! Ask the thousands of satisfied customers that have installed one in their transmissions! STAGE 1. HEAVY DUTY Firm positive shifts without loss of driver comfort for improved performance in all street vehicles. Recommended for regular passenger vehicles. STAGE 2. STREET/STRIP Provides positive shifts for high performance street use or for competitive events. This level is for the enthusiast who wants the hardest, quickest possible shift.

Product Features:
  • Eliminates Shift Overlap
  • Eliminates Soft/Sluggish Shift
  • On Any Stock Automatic Transmission
  • Provides Crisp Shifts
  • Eliminate Clutch and Band Wear
  • Improves Transmission Life
  • Transmission Removal Not Required
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MSD Ignition – Distributor Gear; Ford 351C; 460; Iron (Part No.85812)

Distributor Gear; Ford 351C; 460; Iron

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This gear test fixture features variable rpm and oil pressure control allowing MSD engineers the ability to maintain the exact conditions that they want for gear tests. Severe loads can be placed on the gear and the fixture can spin up to 10,000 rpm. Features increased outer hardened layer thickness (RC 55-60). Micro polished surface for smooth contact. Proprietary formulated ductile iron. Melonite QPQ coated reduces friction and initial wear. Interstitial carbide concentration improves wear resistance and running properties.

Product Features:
  • Increased outer hardened layer thickness (RC 55-60)
  • Micro Polished Surface For Smooth Contact
  • Proprietary formulated ductile iron.
  • Melonite QPQ coated reduces friction and initial wear
  • Interstitial carbide improves wear resistance/running properties
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MSD Ignition – Distributor; Ford 351C-460; Vacuum Advance (Part No.8477)

Distributor; Ford 351C-460; Vacuum Advance

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$532.99
The street Pro-Billet distributors are the perfect choice for powerful engines that see plenty of street time. The street models share the same features as the small diameter models shown above, plus feature a vacuum advance. This canister provides improved economy and an accurate mechanical advance lets you dial-in an advance curve to match your driving needs. A magnetic pick-up produces accurate trigger signals that remain stable throughout the entire RPM range of your engine and is completely maintenance-free.

Product Features:
  • Billet housing 5/8 in. smaller dia. than stock Ford distributors
  • CARB E.O. Approved
  • Easy-to-adjust mech. advance w/supplied springs and stop bushings
  • Vacuum advance canister for improved economy (can be locked out)
  • CNC machined billet aluminum housing and billet aluminum base
  • Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor
  • Creates stable trigger signals throughout the rpm range
  • QPQ coated polished steel shaft; guided by sealed ball bearings
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Bully Dog – Watch Dog Economy Monitor (Part No.40400)

Watch Dog Economy Monitor

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$241.99
Reads and erases diagnostic trouble codes (dtc’s). Tests horsepower, torque and performance. Internet updateable. Transferable to any applicable vehicle application. Easy to use capacitive touch buttons. Full color LCD.

Product Features:
  • Reads And Erases Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)
  • Tests HP/Torque And Performance
  • Internet Updateable
  • Transferable to Any Applicable Vehicle Application
  • Easy To Use Capacitive Touch Buttons
  • Full Color LCD
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FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit (Part No.2948)

Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit

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$49.99
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

Product Features:
  • Fluoroelastomer compound combines optimum resistance to heat, oils and abrasion for longivity.
  • Optimizes performance under high crankcase vacuum conditions, elevated temperatures and high RPM levels.
  • Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.
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Spectre – Valve Cover (Part No.5264)

Valve Cover

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$72.99
Available in various sizes, heights, and finishes, Spectre offers a wide variety of high performance valve covers designed to easily replace your stock covers. Designed for Ford 429-460 engines, this valve cover features chrome-plated steel construction and a smooth design. Sold in pairs, this stock profile cover is baffled to provide optimum function. With show quality construction and a sealing edge designed for an ideal fit, our valve covers are engineered to look great for applications ranging from custom builds to replacing stock equipment.

Product Features:
  • Designed for Ford 429-460 engines
  • Baffled for breather system compatibility
  • Sold in pairs
  • Triple chrome-plated steel construction
  • Stock height
  • Features OEM style sealing edge
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1997 Ford F53 Performance and Racing Products

You count on your 1997 Ford F53 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 16 Performance and Racing Products ranging in price from $16.99 to $532.99, you’re sure to find everything you need for your 1997 Ford F53.

Brands matter. If you want to shop a specific Performance and Racing Products brand, we stock 9 different brands like K&N, FRAM, and Mr. Gasket. 1997 Ford F53 Performance and Racing Products start as low as $16.99!

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 28 extensive product reviews on 1997 Ford F53 Performance and Racing Products. Some of the top-rated Performance and Racing Products products we carry are Distributor Cap; Ford HEI with 5.0 stars.

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Top-Rated Performance and Racing Products Brands For Your 1997 Ford F53

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 1997 Ford F53 running right for years to come. In our inventory you’ll find brands like K&N, FRAM, Mr. Gasket, 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 1997 Ford F53 back on the road. Some of the top-rated K&N products in these categories are:

FAQs for 1997 Ford F53 Performance and Racing Products

What are the most purchased Performance and Racing Products for the 1997 Ford F53?

Out of 16 Performance and Racing Products for the 1997 Ford F53, 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
Thermocap Radiator Cap
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Thermocap Radiator Cap
Performance Radiator Caps
Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts
from $49.49
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Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts
Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gaskets

What are the top-rated 1997 Ford F53 Performance and Racing Products?

Top-rated Performance and Racing Products for your 1997 Ford F53 based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Distributor Cap; Ford HEI
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Distributor Cap; Ford HEI
“works great added performance when used with the MSD boot lock down great idea”