1997 Ford Thunderbird Performance and Racing Products

Essential 1997 Ford Thunderbird Performance and Racing Products

Motive Gear – Differential Pinion Solid Spacer Kit w/Shims (Part No.4105)

Differential Pinion Solid Spacer Kit w/Shims

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$22.79


Product Features:
  • FORD 9″ SOLID SPACER KIT
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Richmond Gear – RngPnn (Part No.69-0177-1)

RngPnn

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$344.99
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Energy Suspension – Sway Bar Bushing Set (Part No.4.5136R)

Sway Bar Bushing Set

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$18.99
Energy Suspension performance polyurethane sway bar bushings and end links offer the greatest improvement in performance among all the products Energy offers. They make a vehicle’s sway bar system much more effective like adding a larger, higher performance sway bar! Economy, increased efficiency, and easy installation are just some of the reasons these products are so popular. Made of Hyper-Flex polyurethane that lasts much longer than O.E.M. rubber bushings.

Product Features:
  • Allows Sway Bar System to Work At 100% Efficiency
  • Zerk Type Fittings
  • Allows for Periodic Greasing
  • Lasts Much Longer Than OEM Rubber Bushings
  • Handling Characteristics Improve Dramatically
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Energy Suspension – Sway Bar Bushing Set (Part No.4.5110G)

Sway Bar Bushing Set

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$18.99
Energy Suspension performance polyurethane sway bar bushings and end links offer the greatest improvement in performance among all the products Energy offers. They make a vehicle’s sway bar system much more effective like adding a larger, higher performance sway bar! Economy, increased efficiency, and easy installation are just some of the reasons these products are so popular. Made of Hyper-Flex polyurethane that lasts much longer than O.E.M. rubber bushings.

Product Features:
  • Allows Sway Bar System to Work At 100% Efficiency
  • Zerk Type Fittings
  • Allows for Periodic Greasing
  • Lasts Much Longer Than OEM Rubber Bushings
  • Handling Characteristics Improve Dramatically
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K&N – Engine Air Filter: Washable Filter, Increase Horsepower & Acceleration (Part No.E-1570)

Engine Air Filter: Washable Filter, Increase Horsepower & Acceleration

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$89.99
K&N performance High-Flow Air Filters are engineered to improve engine performance. Unlike disposable paper filters which must be frequently replaced, K&N Air Filters are washable, reusable, and engineered to last for the life of your vehicle or outdoor power small engine. Engineered to fit easily into your factory air box, installation can be completed in a matter of minutes! K&N develops and tests each product on the world┐s toughest race tracks, so we can bring the highest level of performance to your daily driving. Join the millions of customers who have saved money and improved vehicle performance by upgrading to K&N filtration.

Product Features:
  • ENGINEERED POWER: State-of-the-art air filter media is designed to increase horsepower and acceleration as well as improve overall engine performance
  • RUGGED CONSTRUCTION: K&N Air Filters are manufactured with durable, premium materials and state-of-the-art construction methods to last a lifetime
  • 4 LAYERS OF PROTECTION: Multiple layers of premium cotton gauze treated with a specially-designed tacking agent work together to create an intricate mesh of engine filter media that is designed to block and trap harmful contaminants
  • CLEAN ONCE EVERY 5 YEARS: Engine air filter only needs cleaning every 75,000 miles under normal highway driving conditions (based on the average miles driven per year of 15,000 miles)
  • ULTIMATE LONGEVITY: No-hassle lifetime warranty on stock replacement K&N air filters- limitations apply
  • EASY INSTALLATION: K&N Air Filters are pre-treated and ready to drop into your factory air box- they are one of the easiest and most cost-effective vehicle upgrades for quick performance gains
  • ECO-FRIENDLY: Using a washable, reusable engine air filter helps reduce replacement air filter waste- a K&N air filter is designed to last longer than 10 or more disposable filters
  • MADE IN USA: K&N Air Filters are proudly made in the USA for trusted quality & reliability
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K&N – Engine Air Filter: Washable Filter, Increase Horsepower & Acceleration (Part No.E-1325)

Engine Air Filter: Washable Filter, Increase Horsepower & Acceleration

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$74.99
K&N performance High-Flow Air Filters are engineered to improve engine performance. Unlike disposable paper filters which must be frequently replaced, K&N Air Filters are washable, reusable, and engineered to last for the life of your vehicle or outdoor power small engine. Engineered to fit easily into your factory air box, installation can be completed in a matter of minutes! K&N develops and tests each product on the world┐s toughest race tracks, so we can bring the highest level of performance to your daily driving. Join the millions of customers who have saved money and improved vehicle performance by upgrading to K&N filtration.

Product Features:
  • ENGINEERED POWER: State-of-the-art air filter media is designed to increase horsepower and acceleration as well as improve overall engine performance
  • RUGGED CONSTRUCTION: K&N Air Filters are manufactured with durable, premium materials and state-of-the-art construction methods to last a lifetime
  • 4 LAYERS OF PROTECTION: Multiple layers of premium cotton gauze treated with a specially-designed tacking agent work together to create an intricate mesh of engine filter media that is designed to block and trap harmful contaminants
  • CLEAN ONCE EVERY 5 YEARS: Engine air filter only needs cleaning every 75,000 miles under normal highway driving conditions (based on the average miles driven per year of 15,000 miles)
  • ULTIMATE LONGEVITY: No-hassle lifetime warranty on stock replacement K&N air filters- limitations apply
  • EASY INSTALLATION: K&N Air Filters are pre-treated and ready to drop into your factory air box- they are one of the easiest and most cost-effective vehicle upgrades for quick performance gains
  • ECO-FRIENDLY: Using a washable, reusable engine air filter helps reduce replacement air filter waste- a K&N air filter is designed to last longer than 10 or more disposable filters
  • MADE IN USA: K&N Air Filters are proudly made in the USA for trusted quality & reliability
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Energy Suspension – Differential Carrier Bushing Set (Part No.4.1126R)

Differential Carrier Bushing Set

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$39.99
Product Features:
  • Made of Superior Hyper-Flex+ Material
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B & M – Transpak (Part No.50229)

Transpak

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Transpak – 1970 to 1982 Ford, Lincoln, Mercury C4 Recalibrate your automatic transmission for optimum performance Select the mode that best suits your application Improves transmission life Transmission removal not required APPLICATION: 1970 to 1982 Ford,

Product Features:
  • Recalibrate Auto. Transmission
  • Optimum Performance
  • Select Your App. Mode
  • Improves Transmission Life
  • Trans. Removal Not Required
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B & M – ShiftPlus (Part No.70381)

ShiftPlus

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ShiftPlus Electronic Shift Improver Application: Ford RWD and 4WD trans code D,E,P,U,H,L and V (found on plate on driver door post) 1997 Expedition/Navigator 1995 to 1997 Explorer 1995 to 1997 pickup F-150, F-250, 1994 to 1997 F-350 1994 to 1997 Mustang, Thunderbird and Cougar 1993 to 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII Recalibrate your automatic transmission for optimum performance and extended life! Select the mode that best suits your application. For late model automatic transmissions. Reduces slippage and heat! 50 state emissions legal. Installs in minutes ShiftPlus simply recalibrates your transmission’s hydraulic system electronically. The ShiftPlus shift firmness not only makes driving more fun and pleasurable, but slippage and heat are reduced – extending the life of your transmission! This new design allows you to improve the transmission’s shifting performance without removing the transmission pan or valve body. A simple flip of the switch allows the transmission to operate in the performance mode. Flip it back and you are back to stock!

Product Features:
  • Installs In Minutes
  • Reduces Slippage and Heat
  • 50 State Emissions Legal
  • Recalibrates Hydraulic System
  • Recalibrates Electronically
  • Fun and Pleasurable Drive
  • Extends Transmission Life
  • Simple Flip Of Switch
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K&N – Cold Air Intake: Adds Up To 5 Horsepower, With Million Mile Air Filter (Part No.57-2505-1)

Cold Air Intake: Adds Up To 5 Horsepower, With Million Mile Air Filter

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$249.99
K&N air intake systems are engineered for increased performance, outstanding durability, and sleek aesthetics – and are available in an assortment of finishes and powder coatings. K&N’s state-of-the-art High-Flow Air Filter helps to shield your engine from contaminants, while a meticulously engineered aerodynamic tube design contributes to a guaranteed increase in horsepower and torque. K&N air intake systems are designed to improve acceleration, towing, and throttle response while providing world class protection for your engine. Our intakes are dyno-tested and provide up to 50% more airflow compared to OEM intake systems. K&N intakes are easy to install and maintain with air filter cleaning required only every 100,000 miles.

Product Features:
  • GUARANTEED INCREASE IN HORSEPOWER: Dyno-tested with up to 50% more airflow than restrictive factory box air filter and intake tube
  • BETTER TOWING: Improves acceleration and uphill performance when towing by improving throttle response.
  • IMPROVED ENGINE SOUND: Hear the power under the hood.
  • WORLD CLASS PROTECTION: Pushing the limits of engine protection by protecting your engine from harmful contaminants
  • EASY MAINTENANCE: No filter cleaning required for up to 100,000 miles
  • EASY TO INSTALL: Bolt-on power in less than an hour with basic hand tools. K&N air intake systems are one of the easiest ways to guarantee an increase in horsepower.
  • DYNO TESTED: Dyno-tested for a guaranteed increase in horsepower and acceleration with no ECU tune required
  • HIGH QUALITY: Made in America.
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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.9.13102R)

Tie Rod Dust Boot

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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.9.13101G)

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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Hays – Performance; Flywheel (Part No.12-735)

Performance; Flywheel

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$439.99
Hays aluminum flywheels are manufactured from certified billet material that will not break up under the stress of high RPM and severe punishment of racing. Features replaceable steel surface insert. Precision balanced to either neutral (internal) or Detroit (external) specifications. Meets SFI specification 1.1 for racing.

Product Features:
  • Certified Billet Material
  • Borg and Beck Clutch Pattern
  • Long-Style Clutch Pattern
  • Ring Gear Securely Mounted To Prevent Spinning
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Hays – Performance; Flywheel (Part No.22-835)

Performance; Flywheel

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$548.99
Hays aluminum flywheels are manufactured from certified billet material that will not break up under the stress of high RPM and severe punishment of racing. Features replaceable steel surface insert. Precision balanced to either neutral (internal) or Detroit (external) specifications. Meets SFI specification 1.1 for racing.

Product Features:
  • Certified Billet Material
  • Borg and Beck Clutch Pattern
  • Long-Style Clutch Pattern
  • Ring Gear Securely Mounted To Prevent Spinning
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Hays – Performance; Flywheel (Part No.22-830)

Performance; Flywheel

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$548.99
Hays aluminum flywheels are manufactured from certified billet material that will not break up under the stress of high RPM and severe punishment of racing. Features replaceable steel surface insert. Precision balanced to either neutral (internal) or Detroit (external) specifications. Meets SFI specification 1.1 for racing.

Product Features:
  • Certified Billet Material
  • Borg and Beck Clutch Pattern
  • Long-Style Clutch Pattern
  • Ring Gear Securely Mounted To Prevent Spinning
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Mr. Gasket – Remote Oil Filter Kit (Part No.7682)

Remote Oil Filter Kit

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$97.99
This kit relocates the oil filter for quick, clean and easy access and increased filtering. It is complete with precision die cast aluminum by-pass, filter brackets and all high pressure connectors.

Product Features:
  • Relocate oil filter to an easy access location
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K&N – Premium Oil Filter: Ideal for Synthetic & Conventional Oil, Protects Your Engine (Part No.HP-2004)

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. The heavy-duty canister is engineered to be exceptionally durable, and a one-inch welded hex nut can be used for quick and easy filter removal. Each filter is specifically designed to withstand the service intervals recommended by vehicle manufacturers.
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K&N – Premium Oil Filter: Ideal for Synthetic & Conventional Oil, Protects Your Engine (Part No.HP-3001)

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. The heavy-duty canister is engineered to be exceptionally durable, and a one-inch welded hex nut can be used for quick and easy filter removal. Each filter is specifically designed to withstand the service intervals recommended by vehicle manufacturers.
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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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Edelbrock – Performer RPM; Nitrous Systems (Part No.70092)

Performer RPM; Nitrous Systems

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Product Features:
  • Designed For Carbureted V8s
  • Power Increases From 100-250 HP
  • Precision EDM Machined Spray Bars
  • Simple To Install
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Edelbrock – Nitrous Performer EFI Wet System (Part No.71820)

Nitrous Performer EFI Wet System

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$730.99


Product Features:
  • Best Way To Get A Major Power Increase
  • Power Increases From 50-70 HP
  • Work With Stock ECU
  • Simple Installation
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NOS/Nitrous Oxide Systems – Import Nitrous System Dry Design (Part No.05122NOS)

Import Nitrous System Dry Design

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Import Nitrous System Dry Design

Accel – Super Stock Coil (Part No.8140)

Super Stock Coil

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$40.99
ACCEL’s super stock is the high-performance replacement for OE canister style coils. Improves starting, idle, throttle response and top RPM power. Works with OE ignitions and computers. Alkyd tower prevents flash over. Uses OE leads. Comes in chrome.

Product Features:
  • 42000 Volts
  • Effective To 6500 RPM
  • Quicker Starting
  • Improved Throttle Response
  • Higher RPM Power
  • Can Finished In Yellow
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MSD Ignition – Coil; Blaster 2; High Performance (Part No.8202)

Coil; Blaster 2; High Performance

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If you are looking to upgrade your stock coil, or want to compliment the performance of your MSD blaster ignition, MSD 5, 6 or 7, the blaster coil line is the right choice. All of the blaster coils are designed for improved spark output. Special 100:1 windings are used to provide maximum build-up of voltage. These windings are held secure and kept cool in an oil filled metal canister. The tower assembly is molded of durable alkyd material due to its high dielectric characteristics while wide spaced brass primary terminals prevent the possibility of spark. There are several versions of the blaster coil available. All of them have the same internal specifications, but have different housings or components. Each blaster coil can be used with a stock ignition, blaster ignition, MSD 5, 6 or 7 ignition control. Most late model vehicles with electronic ignitions do not require a ballast resistor, check your ignition and manufacturers specifications to determine if a ballast is required in your application.

Product Features:
  • Improved output coil for electronic ignitions
  • Works w/Blaster Ignition Or MSD 5/6/7 Series
  • Ballast Resistor Required If Used w/Stock Points Ignition
  • Alkyd tower w/high dielectric properties lessens carbon tracking
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MSD Ignition – Coil; Blaster 2; with Ballast and Hardware (Part No.8203)

Coil; Blaster 2; with Ballast and Hardware

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$82.99
If you are looking to upgrade your stock coil, or want to compliment the performance of your MSD blaster ignition, MSD 5, 6 or 7, the blaster coil line is the right choice. All of the blaster coils are designed for improved spark output. Special 100:1 windings are used to provide maximum build-up of voltage. These windings are held secure and kept cool in an oil filled metal canister. The tower assembly is molded of durable alkyd material due to its high dielectric characteristics while wide spaced brass primary terminals prevent the possibility of spark. There are several versions of the blaster coil available. All of them have the same internal specifications, but have different housings or components. Each blaster coil can be used with a stock ignition, blaster ignition, MSD 5, 6 or 7 ignition control. Most late model vehicles with electronic ignitions do not require a ballast resistor, check your ignition and manufacturers specifications to determine if a ballast is required in your application.

Product Features:
  • Improved output coil for stock points or electronic ignitions
  • Works w/Blaster Ignition Or MSD 5/6/7 Series
  • Ballast Resistor Required If Used w/Stock Points Ignition
  • Supplied w/2 Spark Plug Wire Boots/Terminals/Ballast Resistor
  • 100:1 Turns Ratio
  • Lower Primary Resistance Produces High Voltage Output
  • Metal Canister Is Filled w/Premium Grade Oil For Cooling
  • CARB E.O. Approved
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Accel – Super Coil Ignition Coil (Part No.140001)

Super Coil Ignition Coil

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These coils feature advanced bobbin technology, highly specialized silicone magnetic steel cores, along with optimized winding, resistance and turns ratios to delivery 10-15 percent more energy than the OEM coils. Specialized high temperature epoxy resist

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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Hypertech – Power Cap & Rotor Kit for Ford V8 with HEI (Part No.4062)

Power Cap & Rotor Kit for Ford V8 with HEI

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Hypertech’s Power Coil is capable of firing a street or slightly modified engine up to 7000 RPMs. Voltage gain over stock can exceed up to 57% more output depending on application. Stock coils usually average around 36,000 volts as compared to Hypertech’s coil kits that average between 45,000 and 55,000. Our coil kits include coil, brass terminals, cap, and rotor. Nylon rotor hold-down screws are included to prevent misfire, and our caps are made of high dielectric material to prevent carbon tracking. Each cap fits the distributor housing tightly to eliminate leakage. Power Coil/Caps/Rotors are NOT legal for sale/use in CA.

Product Features:
  • High Output Voltage
  • More Spark Energy
  • Up To 7000 RPMs
  • No Drop Off In Power As RPMs Increase
  • Wider Plug Gaps; Brass Terminals
  • Constructed w/Burn Through Resistant Materials
  • Excellent Dielectric Strength
  • Resists Carbon Tracking
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1997 Ford Thunderbird Performance and Racing Products

You count on your 1997 Ford Thunderbird 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 30 Performance and Racing Products ranging in price from $5.99 to $1,055.99, you’re sure to find everything you need for your 1997 Ford Thunderbird.

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Popular K&N Performance and Racing Products

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