2008 Ford Mustang Performance Engines
Keep Your 2008 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 2008 Ford Mustang looking sharp and performing at its best. At Advance Auto Parts we carry a wide selection of dependable options, including Performance Engine Timing Sets and Components 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 2008 Ford Mustang Performance Engine at Advance Auto Parts is around $991.28, with a range that starts at $10.99 and goes up to $1,205.00. With 4 options in stock from one trusted brand, finding the right fit is easy. Popular picks like MT234/254FORDMOD 3-V, T NSR 226/246 MOD3V, and BMT 242/262 FORD 3V start at just $1,152.00 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 2008 Ford Mustang in peak condition, inside and out.
Find Your Specific 2008 Ford Mustang Performance Engines
Looking for the perfect Performance Engine for your 2008 Ford Mustang? 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 Mustang. Whether you’re driving a 2008 model or another popular model year like
1989,
1990,
1991,
1992,
1993,
1994,
1995,
2000, and
2011, 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 2008 Ford Mustang Performance Engines
Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 218/224 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.33-238-4)
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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.
Competition Cams – Mutha’ Thumpr 234/249 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.32-601-5)
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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.
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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 – Thumpr 227/241 Hydraulic Roller Cam (Part No.35-600-8)
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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 – Xtreme Energy Computer Controlled 216/224 Hydraulic Roller Cam (Part No.35-514-8)
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$549.99
HYDRAULIC ROLLER – Xtreme Energy Computer Controlled: Mild modifications, 3.27-3.73 gear, mass air, larger throttle body.
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- 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
Competition Cams – Magnum/Drag Race 253/253 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.31-331-4)
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$325.99
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 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,
Product Features:
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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.
Competition Cams – Thumpr 227/241 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.31-601-5)
from
$340.99
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:
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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.
Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 240/246 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.32-250-4)
from
$287.99
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:
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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.
Competition Cams – High Energy 206/206 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.34-224-4)
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$298.99
Ideal for use with mainly stock components like rocker arms, intake manifolds, cylinder heads, compression ratio, torque converters and rear gear ratios, the High Energy camshaft grind family is a great choice for street performance applications.
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- Good blend of efficiency and performance.
- Perfect choice for performance street rebuilds.
- Work well with mainly stock components such as rockers, manifolds, heads, compression, torque converters and gears.
Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy Computer Controlled 232/240 Hydraulic Roller Cam (Part No.35-522-8)
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$625.99
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:
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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.
Competition Cams – High Energy 206/206 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.33-221-3)
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$363.99
Ideal for use with mainly stock components like rocker arms, intake manifolds, cylinder heads, compression ratio, torque converters and rear gear ratios, the High Energy camshaft grind family is a great choice for street performance applications.
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- Good blend of efficiency and performance.
- Perfect choice for performance street rebuilds.
- Work well with mainly stock components such as rockers, manifolds, heads, compression, torque converters and gears.
Competition Cams – Magnum 224/224 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.35-414-3)
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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.
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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 – Magnum 230/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.35-226-3)
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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:
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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 – High Energy 206/206 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.35-215-3)
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$424.99
Ideal for use with mainly stock components like rocker arms, intake manifolds, cylinder heads, compression ratio, torque converters and rear gear ratios, the High Energy camshaft grind family is a great choice for street performance applications.
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- Good blend of efficiency and performance.
- Perfect choice for performance street rebuilds.
- Work well with mainly stock components such as rockers, manifolds, heads, compression, torque converters and gears.
Edelbrock – Performer-Link Adjustable True-Roller Timing Chain Set (Part No.7814)
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$46.99Product 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
Edelbrock – Performer-Link Adjustable True-Roller Timing Chain Set (Part No.7830)
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$85.99Product 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
Popular 2008 Ford Mustang Performance Engines Categories
Most Popular Performance Engine Timing Sets and Component for 2008 Ford Mustangs
Enhance your 2008 Ford Mustang with this popular Performance Engine Timing Sets and Component we have in stock, for $10.99.
Competition Cams – Steel Retainer for Ford 4.6L 3 Valve with 26113/26125 Beehive Springs (Part No.710-1)
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$10.99
Steel Retainer for Ford 4.6L 3 Valve with 26113/26125 Beehive Springs
Best-Selling 2008 Ford Mustang Performance Engine Camshafts
Upgrade your Mustang with one of our 3 best-selling Performance Engine Camshafts.
Competition Cams – BMT 242/262 FORD 3V (Part No.127030)
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$1205.00
BMT 242/262 FORD 3V
Competition Cams – MT234/254FORDMOD 3-V (Part No.127020)
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$1205.00
MT234/254FORDMOD 3-V
Competition Cams – T NSR 226/246 MOD3V (Part No.127010)
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$1152.00
T NSR 226/246 MOD3V
FAQs for 2008 Ford Mustang Performance Engines
What are the best-selling Performance Engines for 2008 Ford Mustangs?
Out of 4 Performance Engines that fit 2008 Ford Mustangs, the following parts are the top sellers:
- MT234/254FORDMOD 3-V (50272399) – $1,205.00
- T NSR 226/246 MOD3V (50272640) – $1,152.00
- BMT 242/262 FORD 3V (50272564) – $1,205.00
What’s the price range for 2008 Ford Mustang Performance Engines?
The prices of Performance Engines for the 2008 Ford Mustang range from $10.99 up to $1,205.00 for the most premium parts.
What is the average price of a Performance Engine for a 2008 Ford Mustang?
The average price for Performance Engines for the 2008 Ford Mustang is $991.28. 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?
What are the cheapest Performance Engines for my 2008 Ford Mustang?
The cheapest 2008 Ford Mustang Performance Engines we carry are:
- Steel Retainer for Ford 4.6L 3 Valve with 26113/26125 Beehive Springs (50289069) – $10.99
- T NSR 226/246 MOD3V (50272640) – $1,152.00
- BMT 242/262 FORD 3V (50272564) – $1,205.00
- MT234/254FORDMOD 3-V (50272399) – $1,205.00
Does Advance Auto Parts sell Performance Engines for any other 2008 Ford models?
Yes. We stock Performance Engines for 4 other popular 2008 Ford models. Some of the most popular are 2008 Crown Victoria Performance Engines, 2008 E-350 Super Duty Performance Engines, 2008 E-150 Performance Engines, 2008 E-250 Performance Engines, and 2008 E-450 Super Duty Performance Engines.
What types of Performance Engines do you sell for my 2008 Ford Mustang?
As of 11/2/25, these are some of the most in-demand types of Performance Engines for a 2008 Ford Mustang:
Can I get help with 2008 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.