2003 Mercury Mountaineer Performance Engines

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Keep Your 2003 Mercury Mountaineer 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 2003 Mercury Mountaineer looking sharp and performing at its best. At Advance Auto Parts we carry a wide selection of dependable options, including Performance Camshaft and Lifter Kits 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 2003 Mercury Mountaineer Performance Engine at Advance Auto Parts is around $1,028.67, with a range that starts at $1,004.00 and goes up to $1,041.00. With 3 options in stock from one trusted brand, finding the right fit is easy. Popular picks like Competition Cams Xtreme Energy 236/240 Cams For Ford 4.6/5.4L Modular 2 Valve, 102300, Competition Cams Xe 242/246 Hydraulic Roller Cams Ford 4.6/5.4L Modular 2 Valve With Pi Heads, 102700, and Competition Cams Tri-Power Xtreme 212/222 Cams For Ford 4.6/5.4L Modular 2 Valve, 102525 start at just $1,004.00 and offer a great balance of form and function.

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While you’re upgrading or replacing your Performance Engine, don’t forget to check out other key components like Performance Ignition Products and Programmers. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re here to help you keep your 2003 Mercury Mountaineer in peak condition, inside and out.

Essential 2003 Mercury Mountaineer Performance Engines

Competition Cams – Competition Cams Xfi Nsr 214/227 Hydraulic Roller Cams For Ford 4.6/5.4L Modular 3 Valve, 127050 (Part No.127050)

Competition Cams Xfi Nsr 214/227 Hydraulic Roller Cams For Ford 4.6/5.4L Modular 3 Valve, 127050

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$1080.99
Great upgrade for stock engine. Solid power gains above 4700 RPM, compatible with stock springs. Works with stock tune.
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Competition Cams – Competition Cams Xfi Vsr Blower 214/231 Hydraulic Roller Cams For Ford 4.6/5.4L Modular 3 Valve, 127150 (Part No.127150)

Competition Cams Xfi Vsr Blower 214/231 Hydraulic Roller Cams For Ford 4.6/5.4L Modular 3 Valve, 127150

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$1277.00
Powerful mid-RPM range cam for bolt-on blowers at stock boost levels. Solid power gains above 4400 RPM, requires spring upgrade. Stock gears and converter OK. Requires custom tuning.
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Competition Cams – Competition Cams Xe 242/246 Hydraulic Roller Cams Ford 4.6/5.4L Modular 2 Valve With Pi Heads, 102700 (Part No.102700)

Competition Cams Xe 242/246 Hydraulic Roller Cams Ford 4.6/5.4L Modular 2 Valve With Pi Heads, 102700

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$1041.00
Street/strip, needs higher gear ratio, 2400+ stall. Intake, exhaust, requires custom tuning. Rough idle.
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Competition Cams – Competition Cams Xfi Spr 237/244 Hydraulic Roller Cams For Ford 4.6/5.4L Modular 3 Valve, 127600 (Part No.127600)

Competition Cams Xfi Spr 237/244 Hydraulic Roller Cams For Ford 4.6/5.4L Modular 3 Valve, 127600

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$1230.00
Max effort street/strip cam with very rough idle, needs ported heads. Good midrange with incredible power up to 7000+ RPM. Solid power gains above 4900 RPM. Spring/phaser upgrade and custom tuning required. 4.10+ gears and 3200+ stall.
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Competition Cams – Competition Cams Xfi Nsr 222/235 Hydraulic Roller Cams For Ford 4.6/5.4L Modular 3 Valve, 127200 (Part No.127200)

Competition Cams Xfi Nsr 222/235 Hydraulic Roller Cams For Ford 4.6/5.4L Modular 3 Valve, 127200

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$1277.00
Solid power gains above 4900 RPM, compatible with stock springs. Works with stock tune. Best with 3.73 gear & 2500 stall. Great idle.
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Competition Cams – Competition Cams High Energy 215/224 Hydraulic Roller Cam for Ford 4.0L 6 Cylinder, 49-422-8 (Part No.49-422-8)

Competition Cams High Energy 215/224 Hydraulic Roller Cam for Ford 4.0L 6 Cylinder, 49-422-8

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$815.99
Competition Cams High Energy 215/224 Hydraulic Roller Cam for Ford 4.0L 6 Cylinder, 49-422-8.
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Competition Cams – Competition Cams Xfi Nsr Blower 214/231 Hydraulic Roller Cams For Ford 4.6/5.4L Modular 3 Valve, 127055 (Part No.127055)

Competition Cams Xfi Nsr Blower 214/231 Hydraulic Roller Cams For Ford 4.6/5.4L Modular 3 Valve, 127055

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$1080.99
Excellent mid-range cam for bolt-on blowers with stock boost levels. Great power gains above 4700 RPM, compatible with stock springs. Best with stock gears. Works with stock tune.
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Competition Cams – Competition Cams Xfi Spr Blower 229/240 Hydraulic Roller Cams For Ford 4.6/5.4L Modular 3 Valve, 127450 (Part No.127450)

Competition Cams Xfi Spr Blower 229/240 Hydraulic Roller Cams For Ford 4.6/5.4L Modular 3 Valve, 127450

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$1230.00
COMP Cams 127450 is a high-performance camshaft set from the XFI SPR series, engineered for Ford 4.6L and 5.4L Modular 3-Valve engines. It delivers aggressive mid-to-high RPM horsepower gains, an extended usable RPM range up to 6,700, and a distinctive lopey idle-perfect for street/strip builds with blower setups.
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Competition Cams – Competition Cams Big Mutha’ Thumpr Nsr 242/262 Hydraulic Roller Cams Ford 4.6/5.4L Modular 3-V, 127030 (Part No.127030)

Competition Cams Big Mutha' Thumpr Nsr 242/262 Hydraulic Roller Cams Ford 4.6/5.4L Modular 3-V, 127030

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$1205.00
Extremely rough idle, needs stroker motor and/or ported heads. Major hp gains to 6800 RPM. Best with 3.73+ gears and 2500 stall. Compatible with stock valve springs, requires cam phaser upgrade.
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Competition Cams – Competition Cams Xfi Vsr Blower 222/239 Hydraulic Roller Cams For Ford 4.6/5.4L Modular 3 Valve, 127350 (Part No.127350)

Competition Cams Xfi Vsr Blower 222/239 Hydraulic Roller Cams For Ford 4.6/5.4L Modular 3 Valve, 127350

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$1230.00
Mid to upper range cam for bolt-on blowers with high boost. Noticeable idle, solid power gains above 4900 RPM, requires spring upgrade. Best with 3000+ stall. Requires custom tuning.
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Competition Cams – Competition Cams Xtreme Energy 236/240 Cams For Ford 4.6/5.4L Modular 2 Valve, 102300 (Part No.102300)

Competition Cams Xtreme Energy 236/240 Cams For Ford 4.6/5.4L Modular 2 Valve, 102300

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$1041.00
“COMP Cams 102300 is a “”hot street”” camshaft from the Xtreme Energy series, built for Ford 4.6L/5.4L Modular 2-Valve SOHC engines. It delivers aggressive midrange and top-end horsepower, a rough idle lope, and requires supporting upgrades like gears, stall converter, and custom tuning.”
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Competition Cams – Competition Cams Thumpr Nsr 226/246 Hydraulic Roller Cams For Ford 4.6/5.4L Modular 3 Valve, 127010 (Part No.127010)

Competition Cams Thumpr Nsr 226/246 Hydraulic Roller Cams For Ford 4.6/5.4L Modular 3 Valve, 127010

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$1080.99
Great idle with excellent power. Good mid-range torque and power gains above 4500 RPM. Compatible with stock valve springs, converter and gears; requires cam phaser upgrade and custom tuning.
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Competition Cams – Competition Cams Xfi Spr Blower 245/256 Hydraulic Roller Cams For Ford 4.6/5.4L Modular 3 Valve, 127650 (Part No.127650)

Competition Cams Xfi Spr Blower 245/256 Hydraulic Roller Cams For Ford 4.6/5.4L Modular 3 Valve, 127650

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$1277.00
Max effort blower cam with very rough idle, needs ported heads. Great mid-range power With incredible gains up to 7000+ RPM. Solid power gains above 4900 RPM, requires spring/phaser upgrade. Requires custom tuning. 4.10+ gears, 3200+ stall.
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Competition Cams – Competition Cams Xfi Nsr Blower 222/239 Hydraulic Roller Cams For Ford 4.6/5.4L Modular 3 Valve, 127205 (Part No.127205)

Competition Cams Xfi Nsr Blower 222/239 Hydraulic Roller Cams For Ford 4.6/5.4L Modular 3 Valve, 127205

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$1277.00
Mid to upper range cam for bolt-on blowers running higher boost psi. Major power gains above 4900 RPM, compatible with stock springs. Best with 3.73+ gears & 2500 stall. Great idle. Works with stock tune.
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Edelbrock – Edelbrock Torker-Plus Camshaft Kit, 5022 (Part No.5022)

Edelbrock Torker-Plus Camshaft Kit, 5022

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$463.99
“Edelbrock part No: 5022 Torker-Plus Camshaft is designed for small-block Ford 289-302 V-8 applications. The camshaft works well with Torker II manifolds for performance from 2500 to 6500 rpm, this camshaft is ideal for high-performance street, drag or marine applications. Torker-Plus cams have a slightly rough idle and are not suitable for trucks or towing applications. Hydraulic flat tappet lifters are included with each camshaft. Camshaft Specifications: – Duration at .050 Intake: 214 degrees – Duration at .050 Exhaust: 224 degrees – Lift at Valve Intake: .472″” – Lift at Valve Exhaust: .496″” – Lobe Separation: 112 Degrees – Intake Centerline: 107 Degrees”
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Competition Cams – Competition Cams Tri-Power Xtreme 212/222 Cams For Ford 4.6/5.4L Modular 2 Valve, 102525 (Part No.102525)

Competition Cams Tri-Power Xtreme 212/222 Cams For Ford 4.6/5.4L Modular 2 Valve, 102525

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$1004.00
COMP Cams Tri-Power Xtreme modular 2-valve camshafts have been designed to work with the FAST-FLASH programmers to optimize torque and horsepower and improve fuel efficiency. They are available for late model, fuel injected, computer-controlled engines. These 2-valve camshafts feature a hydraulic roller swinging follower design, work with a standard valvetrain, and require no modifications to install.
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Edelbrock – Edelbrock Camshaft and Lifter Kit, 7122 (Part No.7122)

Edelbrock Camshaft and Lifter Kit, 7122

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$473.99
“Edelbrock part No: 7122 Performer RPM Camshaft is designed for small-block Ford 289-302 V-8 applications. This Edelbrock cam kit produced 367 HP & 340 ft-lbs. of torque when used with No: 7121 intake and No: 60259 cylinder heads on a 302 engine. The camshaft works well with high-performance’s street applications, Performer RPM cams provide power from 1500 to 6500 rpm. This hydraulic lifter camshaft is dyno-matched to Performer RPM manifolds for high-rpm horsepower while still maintaining acceptable low-end torque. With 10 to 12 inches of manifold vacuum at idle, Performer RPM cams have more lift and duration than most street camshafts. Hydraulic flat tappet lifters are included with each Performer RPM camshaft. Camshaft Specifications: – Duration at .050 Intake: 224 degrees – Duration at .050 Exhaust: 234 degrees – Lift at Valve Intake: .496″” – Lift at Valve Exhaust: .520″” – Lobe Separation: 112 Degrees – Intake Centerline: 107 Degrees – Idle Vacuum at 1000 RPM’s: 11″””
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Competition Cams – Competition Cams Xfi Vsr 222/235 Hydraulic Roller Cams For Ford 4.6/5.4L Modular 3 Valve, 127300 (Part No.127300)

Competition Cams Xfi Vsr 222/235 Hydraulic Roller Cams For Ford 4.6/5.4L Modular 3 Valve, 127300

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$1080.99
Serious street cam, noticeable idle. Solid power gains above 4600 RPM, requires spring upgrade. Works with tuners, recommend custom tuning. Best with 3.90 gears and 3000 stall.
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Most Popular Performance Camshaft and Lifter Kit for 2003 Mercury Mountaineers

Enhance your 2003 Mercury Mountaineer with this popular Performance Camshaft and Lifter Kit we have in stock, for $1,004.00.

Competition Cams – Competition Cams Tri-Power Xtreme 212/222 Cams For Ford 4.6/5.4L Modular 2 Valve, 102525 (Part No.102525)

Competition Cams Tri-Power Xtreme 212/222 Cams For Ford 4.6/5.4L Modular 2 Valve, 102525

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$1004.00
COMP Cams Tri-Power Xtreme modular 2-valve camshafts have been designed to work with the FAST-FLASH programmers to optimize torque and horsepower and improve fuel efficiency. They are available for late model, fuel injected, computer-controlled engines. These 2-valve camshafts feature a hydraulic roller swinging follower design, work with a standard valvetrain, and require no modifications to install.
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Best-Selling 2003 Mercury Mountaineer Performance Engine Camshafts

Upgrade your Mountaineer with one of our 2 best-selling Performance Engine Camshafts.

Competition Cams – Competition Cams Xtreme Energy 236/240 Cams For Ford 4.6/5.4L Modular 2 Valve, 102300 (Part No.102300)

Competition Cams Xtreme Energy 236/240 Cams For Ford 4.6/5.4L Modular 2 Valve, 102300

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$1041.00
“COMP Cams 102300 is a “”hot street”” camshaft from the Xtreme Energy series, built for Ford 4.6L/5.4L Modular 2-Valve SOHC engines. It delivers aggressive midrange and top-end horsepower, a rough idle lope, and requires supporting upgrades like gears, stall converter, and custom tuning.”
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Competition Cams – Competition Cams Xe 242/246 Hydraulic Roller Cams Ford 4.6/5.4L Modular 2 Valve With Pi Heads, 102700 (Part No.102700)

Competition Cams Xe 242/246 Hydraulic Roller Cams Ford 4.6/5.4L Modular 2 Valve With Pi Heads, 102700

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$1041.00
Street/strip, needs higher gear ratio, 2400+ stall. Intake, exhaust, requires custom tuning. Rough idle.
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FAQs for 2003 Mercury Mountaineer Performance Engines

What are the best-selling Performance Engines for 2003 Mercury Mountaineers?

Out of 3 Performance Engines that fit 2003 Mercury Mountaineers, the following parts are the top sellers:

What’s the price range for 2003 Mercury Mountaineer Performance Engines?

The prices of Performance Engines for the 2003 Mercury Mountaineer range from $1,004.00 up to $1,041.00 for the most premium parts.

What is the average price of a Performance Engine for a 2003 Mercury Mountaineer?

The average price for Performance Engines for the 2003 Mercury Mountaineer is $1,028.67. 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 Mountaineer model years?

Yes, we carry Performance Engines for 12 model years of Mercury Mountaineers between 1997 and 2010. The following model years are the most popular for Performance Engine purchases: 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2002, and 2001.

What are the cheapest Performance Engines for my 2003 Mercury Mountaineer?

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Performance Engines for any other 2003 Mercury models?

Yes. We stock Performance Engines for 1 other popular 2003 Mercury models. Some of the most popular are 2003 Grand Marquis Performance Engines and 2003 Marauder Performance Engines.

What types of Performance Engines do you sell for my 2003 Mercury Mountaineer?

As of 8/2/26, these are some of the most in-demand types of Performance Engines for a 2003 Mercury Mountaineer:

Can I get help with 2003 Mercury Mountaineer 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 Mountaineer Performance Engines?

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