2006 Ford Mustang Performance Engines

Keep Your 2006 Ford Mustang 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 2006 Ford Mustang 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 Water Pumps, 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 2006 Ford Mustang Performance Engine at Advance Auto Parts is around $661.33, with a range that starts at $10.99 and goes up to $1,277.00. With 12 options in stock from 2 trusted brands, finding the right fit is easy. Popular picks like Steel Retainer for Ford 4.6L 3 Valve with 26113/26125 Beehive Springs, Steel Retainer for Ford 4.6L 2 Valve with 26113 Beehive Springs, and Steel Retainer Set of 16 for Ford 4.6L 2 Valve with 26113 Beehive Springs start at just $10.99 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 Oil Filters and Programmers. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re here to help you keep your 2006 Ford Mustang in peak condition, inside and out.

Essential 2006 Ford Mustang Performance Engines

Weiand – Action +Plus; Water Pump (Part No.8215P)

Action +Plus; Water Pump

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$333.99
Weiand’s light weight, performance aluminum mechanical Action-Plus water pumps give a weight saving of 30 percent to 50 percent over stock cast-iron pumps. These pumps feature a premium quality bearing and seal that have twice the load capacity of stock pumps. Weiand’s exclusive housing counter bore keeps the bearing form walking out. All pumps are designed with the necessary bracket bosses and water connections to fit popular street applications.

Product Features:
  • Fits Later Applications w/Water Inlet On LH Side
  • Street Performance
  • Heavy Duty Shaft w/5/8 in. Pilot
  • Six-Blade Stamped Steel
  • Anti-Cavitation Impeller
  • 100 Percent Leak Tested
  • Bearing Shaft And Seal
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Edelbrock – Water Pump Ford 4.6L V8 Mustang Long (Part No.8804)

Water Pump Ford 4.6L V8 Mustang Long

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$245.99
The Edelbrock part #8804 Long Water Pump designed for Ford 4.6L V8 Mustangs is ideal to prevent overheating in street rods and street machines, as well as in tow rigs and motorhomes. Using State-Of-The-Art Racing Technology, Edelbrock has designed these “

Product Features:
  • Standard Impeller Rotation
  • 0.750 in. Pilot Shaft
  • 0.750 in. Ball/Ball Bearing
  • 3.43 in. Block To Hub Height
  • Satin Finish
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Edelbrock – Water Pump Ford 5.0 V8 Reverse Rotation in Black Finish (Part No.88403)

Water Pump Ford 5.0 V8 Reverse Rotation in Black Finish

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$354.99
Edelbrock #88403 Water Pump Ford 5.0l 1986-93 reverse rotation black ideal to prevent overheating in street rods and street machines, as well as in tow rigs and motorhomes. Using state-of-the-art racing technology, Edelbrock has designed these “super cool

Product Features:
  • Reverse Impeller Rotation
  • 0.625 in. Pilot Shaft
  • 0.750 in. Ball/Ball Bearing
  • 5.750 in. Block To Hub Height
  • Black Finish
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Edelbrock – Water Pump Ford 1965-67 289 cid Polished (Part No.8847)

Water Pump Ford 1965-67 289 cid Polished

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$417.99
Maximum cooling for street and racing engines. Internal passages are balanced for maximum flow. Impeller is larger than others for maximum pressure. Impeller vanes dramatically increase flow rates. Equal distribution to both sides of block. Only flows in

Product Features:
  • Maximum Cooling for Street and Racing Engines
  • Internal Passages Are Balanced for Maximum Flow
  • Impeller is Larger than Others For Max Pressure
  • Impeller Vanes Dramatically Increase Flow Rates
  • Equal Distribution to Both Sides of Block
  • Only Flows in One-Direction for Optimum Efficiency
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Edelbrock – Water Pump for Ford 429/460 in Polished Finish (Part No.8876)

Water Pump for Ford 429/460 in Polished Finish

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$553.99
Maximum cooling for street and racing engines. Internal passages are balanced for maximum flow. Impeller is larger than others for maximum pressure. Impeller vanes dramatically increase flow rates. Equal distribution to both sides of block. Only flows in one direction for optimum efficiency. In the early days of the automotive performance industry, you either ran what was available, or you fabricated something you thought met your needs. Such needs were the building blocks of this industry, and it was through the efforts of many that we have the automotive aftermarket, but it was through the work of one name in particular to which many in the industry owe a great debt, and that name is Edelbrock.

Product Features:
  • Maximum Cooling for Street and Racing Engines
  • Internal Passages Are Balanced for Maximum Flow
  • Impeller is Larger than Others For Max Pressure
  • Impeller Vanes Dramatically Increase Flow Rates
  • Equal Distribution to Both Sides of Block
  • Only Flows in One-Direction for Optimum Efficiency
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Edelbrock – Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16) (Part No.9724)

Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16)

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$106.99
Product Features:
  • 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
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Edelbrock – Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16) (Part No.9733)

Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16)

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$141.99
Product Features:
  • Use W/ Valve Springs Part #5722, 5796
  • Set of 16
  • 1.50 in. Outside Diameter
  • Steel Material
  • Black Oxide Finish
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Competition Cams – Mutha’ Thumpr 234/249 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.32-601-5)

Mutha' Thumpr 234/249 Hydraulic Flat Cam

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$341.99
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.

Product Features:
  • 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.
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Competition Cams – Magnum 224/224 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.35-414-3)

Magnum 224/224 Hydraulic Flat Cam

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$268.99
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.

Product Features:
  • 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.
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Competition Cams – Magnum/Marine 244/244 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.34-336-4)

Magnum/Marine 244/244 Hydraulic Flat Cam

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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.

Product Features:
  • 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.
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Competition Cams – Magnum 2230/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.33-230-4)

Magnum 2230/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam

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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.

Product Features:
  • 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.
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Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy Computer Controlled 216/224 Hydraulic Roller Cam (Part No.35-514-8)

Xtreme Energy Computer Controlled 216/224 Hydraulic Roller Cam

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$549.99
HYDRAULIC ROLLER – Xtreme Energy Computer Controlled: Mild modifications, 3.27-3.73 gear, mass air, larger throttle body.

Product Features:
  • HYDRAULIC ROLLER – Xtreme Energy Computer Controlled: Mild modifications, 3.27-3.73 gear, mass air, larger throttle body.
  • 266/274 Advertised Duration, 216/224 Duration @ .050″, .544″/.555″ Lift, 112 Lobe Separation
  • Valve spring upgrade required
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Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 230/236 Hydraulic Roller Cam (Part No.34-432-9)

Xtreme Energy 230/236 Hydraulic Roller Cam

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$531.99
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,

Product Features:
  • 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.
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Competition Cams – Big Mutha’ Thumpr 242/257 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.34-602-5)

Big Mutha' Thumpr 242/257 Hydraulic Flat Cam

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$485.99
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.

Product Features:
  • 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.
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Competition Cams – VALVE SPRINGS, 1.437" SINGLE 1 ST (Part No.942-16)

VALVE SPRINGS, 1.437" SINGLE 1 ST

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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.

Product Features:
  • 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
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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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Edelbrock – Performer-Link Adjustable True-Roller Timing Chain Set (Part No.7830)

Performer-Link Adjustable True-Roller Timing Chain Set

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$85.99


Product Features:
  • Solid Bushing Chain Resists Stretching
  • For Use with Stock or Edelbrock Camshafts
  • Stressproof Steel Crank Gears
  • 3 Keyway Setting Points To Ensure Accurate Timing
  • True Bearing Surface Rolls with the Sprockets
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Edelbrock – Performer-Link Adjustable True-Roller Timing Chain Set (Part No.7814)

Performer-Link Adjustable True-Roller Timing Chain Set

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$46.99


Product Features:
  • Solid Bushing Chain Resists Stretching
  • For Use with Stock or Edelbrock Camshafts
  • Stressproof Steel Crank Gears
  • 3 Keyway Setting Points To Ensure Accurate Timing
  • True Bearing Surface Rolls with the Sprockets
  • 50 State Street Legal
  • For Engine w/ 2-piece Fuel Pump Eccentric or EFI
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Most Popular Performance Engine Valve Springs for 2006 Ford Mustangs

Enhance your 2006 Ford Mustang with one of the 2 Performance Engine Valve Springs we have in stock, starting at just $24.99.

Competition Cams – 16 Springs (Part No.26113-16)

16 Springs

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$409.99
16 Springs

Competition Cams – 1 Spring (Part No.26113-1)

1 Spring

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$24.99
1 Spring

Best-Selling 2006 Ford Mustang Performance Engine Water Pump

Upgrade your Mustang with our best-selling Performance Engine Water Pump.

Edelbrock – Water Pump Ford 4.6L V8 Mustang Long (Part No.8804)

Water Pump Ford 4.6L V8 Mustang Long

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$245.99
The Edelbrock part #8804 Long Water Pump designed for Ford 4.6L V8 Mustangs is ideal to prevent overheating in street rods and street machines, as well as in tow rigs and motorhomes. Using State-Of-The-Art Racing Technology, Edelbrock has designed these “

Product Features:
  • Standard Impeller Rotation
  • 0.750 in. Pilot Shaft
  • 0.750 in. Ball/Ball Bearing
  • 3.43 in. Block To Hub Height
  • Satin Finish
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Top-Quality Performance Engine Camshafts for 2006 Ford Mustangs

Choose a high-quality OEM or aftermarket Performance Engine Camshaft for Ford Mustangs and enjoy top-notch performance from $1,152.00.

Competition Cams – XFI 214/231FORDMOD3V (Part No.127150)

XFI 214/231FORDMOD3V

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$1277.00
XFI 214/231FORDMOD3V

Competition Cams – BMT 242/262 FORD 3V (Part No.127030)

BMT 242/262 FORD 3V

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$1205.00
BMT 242/262 FORD 3V

Competition Cams – MT234/254FORDMOD 3-V (Part No.127020)

MT234/254FORDMOD 3-V

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$1205.00
MT234/254FORDMOD 3-V

Competition Cams – XFI 222/235FORDMOD3V (Part No.127300)

XFI 222/235FORDMOD3V

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$1161.00
XFI 222/235FORDMOD3V

Competition Cams – T NSR 226/246 MOD3V (Part No.127010)

T NSR 226/246 MOD3V

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$1152.00
T NSR 226/246 MOD3V

Competition Cams – XFI 214/227FORDMOD3V (Part No.127100)

XFI 214/227FORDMOD3V

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$1152.00
XFI 214/227FORDMOD3V

Our Top Pick for a 2006 Ford Mustang Performance Engine Timing Sets and Component

Invest in a durable Performance Engine Timing Sets and Component for your 2006 Ford, knowing you’re getting trusted brands and expert craftsmanship.

Competition Cams – Steel Retainer for Ford 4.6L 3 Valve with 26113/26125 Beehive Springs (Part No.710-1)

Steel Retainer for Ford 4.6L 3 Valve with 26113/26125 Beehive Springs

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$10.99
Steel Retainer for Ford 4.6L 3 Valve with 26113/26125 Beehive Springs

Performance Engine Valve Spring Retainer for 2006 Ford Mustangs

Make a smart move for your 2006 Ford Mustang with products all priced from $10.99 to $80.99.

Competition Cams – Steel Retainer Set of 16 for Ford 4.6L 2 Valve with 26113 Beehive Springs (Part No.792-16)

Steel Retainer Set of 16 for Ford 4.6L 2 Valve with 26113 Beehive Springs

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$80.99
Steel Retainer Set of 16 for Ford 4.6L 2 Valve with 26113 Beehive Springs

Competition Cams – Steel Retainer for Ford 4.6L 2 Valve with 26113 Beehive Springs (Part No.792-1)

Steel Retainer for Ford 4.6L 2 Valve with 26113 Beehive Springs

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$10.99
Steel Retainer for Ford 4.6L 2 Valve with 26113 Beehive Springs

FAQs for 2006 Ford Mustang Performance Engines

What are the best-selling Performance Engines for 2006 Ford Mustangs?

Out of 12 Performance Engines that fit 2006 Ford Mustangs, the following parts are the top sellers:

What’s the price range for 2006 Ford Mustang Performance Engines?

The prices of Performance Engines for the 2006 Ford Mustang range from $10.99 up to $1,277.00 for the most premium parts.

What is the average price of a Performance Engine for a 2006 Ford Mustang?

The average price for Performance Engines for the 2006 Ford Mustang is $661.33. 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 Mustang model years?

Yes, we carry Performance Engines for 41 model years of Ford Mustangs between 1964 and 2011. The following model years are the most popular for Performance Engine purchases: 2011, 2000, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, and 1989.

What are the cheapest Performance Engines for my 2006 Ford Mustang?

The cheapest 2006 Ford Mustang Performance Engines we carry are:

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Performance Engines for any other 2006 Ford models?

What types of Performance Engines do you sell for my 2006 Ford Mustang?

As of 11/2/25, these are some of the most in-demand types of Performance Engines for a 2006 Ford Mustang:

Can I get help with 2006 Ford Mustang 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 Mustang Performance Engines?

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