2008 Mercury Grand Marquis Performance Engines

Keep Your 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis 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 Mercury Grand Marquis 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.

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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 Mercury Grand Marquis in peak condition, inside and out.

Essential 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis Performance Engines

Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 242/248 Hydraulic Roller Cam (Part No.34-443-9)

Xtreme Energy 242/248 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 – Thumpr 227/241 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.35-600-4)

Thumpr 227/241 Hydraulic Flat Cam

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$350.99
HYDRAULIC – Thumpr Retro-Fit: High performance street, stock converter ok, best with 2000+converter and gears. Choppy/thumping idle.

Product Features:
  • HYDRAULIC – Thumpr Retro-Fit: High performance street, stock converter ok, best with 2000+converter and gears. Choppy/thumping idle.
  • 279/297 Advertised Duration, 227/241 Duration @ .050″, .490″/.475″ Lift, 107 Lobe Separation
  • Valve spring upgrade required
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Competition Cams – Magnum 224/224 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.34-229-4)

Magnum 224/224 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 – Xtreme Energy 230/236 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.32-246-4)

Xtreme Energy 230/236 Hydraulic Flat Cam

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$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:
  • 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 – Thumpr 227/241 Hydraulic Roller Cam (Part No.35-600-8)

Thumpr 227/241 Hydraulic Roller Cam

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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.

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/Drag Race 253/253 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.32-235-4)

Magnum/Drag Race 253/253 Hydraulic Flat Cam

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$287.99
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 – Mutha’ Thumpr 235/249 Hydraulic Roller Cam (Part No.34-601-9)

Mutha' Thumpr 235/249 Hydraulic Roller Cam

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$531.99
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 – Xtreme Energy 240/246 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.35-250-4)

Xtreme Energy 240/246 Hydraulic Flat Cam

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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,

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.
See More

Competition Cams – Magnum/Drag Race 253/253 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.31-331-4)

Magnum/Drag Race 253/253 Hydraulic Flat Cam

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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.

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.
See More

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 – High Energy 218/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.32-221-3)

High Energy 218/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam

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$324.99
HYDRAULIC – High Energy: Everyday performance driving with stock converter.

Product Features:
  • HYDRAULIC – High Energy: Everyday performance driving with stock converter, noticeable idle
  • 268/268 Advertised Duration, 218/218 Duration @ .050″, .494″/.494″ Lift, 110 Lobe Separation
  • Valve spring upgrade required
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Competition Cams – Mutha’ Thumpr 235/249 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.35-601-4)

Mutha' Thumpr 235/249 Hydraulic Flat Cam

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$350.99
HYDRAULIC – Mutha’ Thumpr Retro-Fit: High performance street/strip, needs 9:1 compression, 2500+ stall, intake, gears and headers, rough idle.

Product Features:
  • HYDRAULIC – Mutha’ Thumpr Retro-Fit: High performance street/strip, needs 9:1 compression, 2500+ stall, intake, gears and headers, rough idle.
  • 287/304 Advertised Duration, 235/249 Duration @ .050″, .501″/.486″ Lift, 107 Lobe Separation
  • Valve spring upgrade required
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Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 206/212 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.35-230-3)

Xtreme Energy 206/212 Hydraulic Flat Cam

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$268.99
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.
See More

Competition Cams – Thumpr 226/241 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.34-600-5)

Thumpr 226/241 Hydraulic Flat Cam

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$478.99
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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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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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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Most Popular Performance Engine Timing Sets and Component for 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis

Enhance your 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis 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)

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

Best-Selling 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis Performance Engine Camshafts

Upgrade your Grand Marquis with one of our 8 best-selling Performance Engine Camshafts.

Competition Cams – XFI 222/239FORDMOD3V (Part No.127205)

XFI 222/239FORDMOD3V

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$1277.00
XFI 222/239FORDMOD3V

Competition Cams – XFI 245/256FORDMOD3V (Part No.127650)

XFI 245/256FORDMOD3V

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$1277.00
XFI 245/256FORDMOD3V

Competition Cams – XFI 222/235FORDMOD3V (Part No.127200)

XFI 222/235FORDMOD3V

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$1277.00
XFI 222/235FORDMOD3V

Competition Cams – XE256PH-12 (Part No.127400)

XE256PH-12

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$1230.00
XE256PH-12

Competition Cams – XFI 229/240FORDMOD3V (Part No.127450)

XFI 229/240FORDMOD3V

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$1230.00
XFI 229/240FORDMOD3V

Competition Cams – XFI 237/248FORDMOD3V (Part No.127550)

XFI 237/248FORDMOD3V

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$1230.00
XFI 237/248FORDMOD3V

Competition Cams – XE264PH-12 (Part No.127500)

XE264PH-12

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$1161.00
XE264PH-12

Competition Cams – XFI 214/231FORDMOD3V (Part No.127055)

XFI 214/231FORDMOD3V

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$1152.00
XFI 214/231FORDMOD3V

FAQs for 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis Performance Engines

What are the best-selling Performance Engines for 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis?

Out of 9 Performance Engines that fit 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis, the following parts are the top sellers:

What’s the price range for 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis Performance Engines?

The prices of Performance Engines for the 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis 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 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis?

The average price for Performance Engines for the 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis is $1,093.89. 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 Grand Marquis model years?

Yes, we carry Performance Engines for 30 model years of Mercury Grand Marquis between 1975 and 2011. The following model years are the most popular for Performance Engine purchases: 2007, 2006, 2003, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, and 1994.

What are the cheapest Performance Engines for my 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis?

The cheapest 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis Performance Engines we carry are:

What types of Performance Engines do you sell for my 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis?

As of 11/2/25, these are some of the most in-demand types of Performance Engines for a 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis:

Can I get help with 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis 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 Grand Marquis Performance Engines?

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