Ford Explorer Performance Engines

Your One-Stop Shop For Trusted Ford Explorer Performance Engines

If you’re in search of Ford Explorer Performance Engines aftermarket or OEM parts, consider your search over! Advance Auto Parts carries 39 Performance Engines from top brands with prices ranging from $7.99 to $1,277.00.

Beyond great prices, we stock trusted brands manufacturing all types of Performance Engines for your Ford Explorer.

And don’t forget to read customer reviews across all Performance Engines categories in our catalog. Buy with confidence by leveraging past customer experiences of our aftermarket and OEM parts.

At Advance Auto Parts, we don’t think top quality Performance Engines have to cost top dollar, and we prove it. Browse our top Ford Explorer Performance Engines below, order online to ship to your home, or head into your nearest Advance Auto Parts location to get started.

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Essential Ford Explorer Performance Engines

FEL-PRO Performance – Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 11 Piece Set (Part No.1250)

Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 11 Piece Set

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$35.99
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

Product Features:
  • DESIGNED FOR IMPERFECT SEALING SURFACES — Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment to help seal imperfect sealing surfaces
  • SEALING TECHNOLOGIES — Exclusive sealing innovations and technologies with proprietary materials and unique design features to ensure a superior seal for your repair
  • ENGINEERING EXPERTISE — Parts are designed, reviewed, validated and approved by Fel-Pro engineers through rigorous research and development
  • REAL-WORLD TESTED — Parts are tested on-vehicle and validated to ensure optimal performance on the road
  • EVERY PART FOR THE REPAIR — Fel-Pro gasket sets include every part needed for the repair unless otherwise noted
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Edelbrock – Intake Manifold Gasket for 1963-1996 Small-Block Fords (Part No.7220)

Intake Manifold Gasket for 1963-1996 Small-Block Fords

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$30.99


Product Features:
  • Clean Positive Seal
  • Embossed Silicone Bead Surrounding The Port
  • Matched To Manifolds And Cylinder Heads
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Competition Cams – ROCKER ARMS, DIE CAST ALUM SMALL BLOCK FORD 1.6 1 ST (Part No.17043-16)

ROCKER ARMS, DIE CAST ALUM SMALL BLOCK FORD 1.6 1 ST

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$249.99
The COMP Cams High Energy Die-Cast Aluminum Roller Rocker Arms are new rocker arms from the valve train leader that have been designed for street and moderate race use. They feature a die-cast body created from aluminum with a needle bearing fulcrum and roller tip. The die-cast, larger than stock body offers the strength properties and light weight of aluminum while the specially engineered fulcrum and roller tip decrease friction and lower oil temperatures, thus improving response and horsepower.

Product Features:
  • Cost effective aluminum construction provides superior strength to weight ratio
  • Needle bearing fulcrum and roller tip reduce friction and lower oil temperatures for improved response and horsepower
  • Durable design increases valve lift while withstanding the rigors of moderate race use
  • Die-formed aluminum body is larger than stock, and may require modifications to stock valve covers for clearance.
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Edelbrock – Front Timing Cover Gasket Set #6991 For Small-Block Ford, With Front Seal (Part No.6991)

Front Timing Cover Gasket Set #6991 For Small-Block Ford, With Front Seal

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$30.99
Available in kits including front cover gasket, crankshaft seal, fuel pump and water pump gasket or including cover gasket and front seal.

Product Features:
  • Timing Cover Gasket And Oil Seal Kit
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Mr. Gasket – Water Neck (Part No.2662)

Water Neck

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$23.79
Precision die cast, these water necks are first polished to a high luster, then chrome plated. Features an O-ring style seal to prevent water leaks. Comes with O-ring gasket and mounting bolts.

Product Features:
  • Chrome Plated
  • This Is A 45 Degree Neck
  • Comes With O-ring And Bolts
  • Has Small Hose Fitting On It
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FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.1684)

Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set

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$50.99
Fel-Pro gaskets are specifically designed for the repair environment to deliver a reliable seal on even the most troublesome applications. Designed for imperfect sealing surfaces and manufactured with proprietary materials, you can count on Fel-Pro for innovative sealing solutions for the real-world repair environment.

Product Features:
  • Rigid core, molded silicone rubber gaskets provide for ease of installation, and are great for on-again/off-again situations (like setting valve lash).
  • Features high-tech silicone material for long life, a solid steel core for strength and durability, and stainless steel compression limiters to prevent
  • Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.
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Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 224/232 Cams For Ford 4.6/5.4L Modular 2 Valve (Part No.102100)

Xtreme Energy 224/232 Cams For Ford 4.6/5.4L Modular 2 Valve

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$1041.00
Excellent upgrade from stock cam. Improved torque and power. Works with stock computer, best with custom tuning. Smooth idle.

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Competition Cams – Xfi Vsr Blower 214/231 Hydraulic Roller Cams For Ford 4.6/5.4L Modular 3 Valve (Part No.127150)

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

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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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Edelbrock – Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16) (Part No.9733)

Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16)

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$141.99
Valve spring retainers for use OE cast iron heads. Superior quality heat-treated steel. Machined for strength with black oxide finish. Finish ensures rust and corrosion protection.

Product Features:
  • Valve Spring Retainers for Use OE Cast Iron Heads
  • Superior Quality Heat-Treated Steel
  • Machined for Strength with Black Oxide Finish
  • Finish Ensures Rust and Corrosion Protection
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FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit (Part No.2941)

Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit

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$49.99
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

Product Features:
  • PTFE offers the best in fluid and high-temperature compatibility and contact sealing surface can run on undersize shafts, seal minor imperfections and virtually eliminate shaft wear.
  • Optimizes performance under high crankcase vacuum conditions, elevated temperatures and high RPM levels.
  • Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.
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Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Harmonic Balancer Bolt/Washer Kit (Part No.7847)

Ultra Seal: Harmonic Balancer Bolt/Washer Kit

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$45.49
Mr. Gasket Harmonic Balancer Bolt for Ford V8 except 351C. Fits 221,260,289,302,351W small block Windsor engines, 332,352,360,390,406,410,427,428 FEs, and 429,460 385 series big blocks. 5/8-18 x 2 inch long heat treated black oxide coated Grade 8 alloy steel with a thick parallel ground washer to provide accurate, uniform torque.

Product Features:
  • Heat treated black oxide coated Grade 8 alloy steel
  • Thick parallel ground washer provides more accurate, uniform torque
  • Hex Prevents Socket Slippage
  • Accurate And Uniform Torque
  • Black Plated Finish
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Competition Cams – 1 Spring (Part No.26113-1)

1 Spring

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$24.99
1 Spring

Edelbrock – Pushrod Set for Small Block Ford 289-302 V-8, Black Oxide finish (Part No.9632)

Pushrod Set for Small Block Ford 289-302 V-8, Black Oxide finish

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$221.99
Product Features:
  • Case-Hardened Tubing
  • Surface Hardening
  • Welded Ends
  • 0.3125 in. Diameter
  • Use with or without Hardened Steel Guideplates
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Edelbrock – Pushrod Set for Ford 289-302 (Part No.9658)

Pushrod Set for Ford 289-302

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$216.99
Edelbrock part #9658 Pushrods are designed for small-block Ford 289-302 V-8 engine applications. These one-piece pushrods are manufactured from high quality 4130 Chromoly steel tubing that has been surface hardened for maximum durability. They have precis

Product Features:
  • 6.43 in. Length
  • 0.312 in. Diameter
  • 4130 Chromoly Steel Material
  • Black Oxide Finish
  • Made In The USA
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Edelbrock – Pushrod Set for Ford 289-302 (Part No.9655)

Pushrod Set for Ford 289-302

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$219.99
Edelbrock part #9655 Pushrods are designed for small-block Ford 289-302 V-8 engine applications. These one-piece pushrods are manufactured from high quality 4130 Chromoly steel tubing that has been surface hardened for maximum durability. They have precis

Product Features:
  • 6.4 in. Length
  • 0.312 in. Diameter
  • 4130 Chromoly Steel Material
  • Black Oxide Finish
  • Made In The USA
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Performance Engines Brands You Can Trust For Your Ford Explorer

4 trusted brands of Performance Engines line our shelves, ready to help keep your Ford Explorer running smooth. Below are some of the most popular brands and their top Performance Engines offerings:

Popular FEL-PRO Performance Performance Engines

FEL-PRO Performance products for the Ford Explorer span several categories. Some of the highest-rated FEL-PRO Performance Performance Engines that will fit your Ford Explorer are:
Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 11 Piece Set
from $35.99
(4)
Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 11 Piece Set
Performance Engine Intake Manifold Gaskets
Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set
from $50.99
(1)
Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set
Performance Engine Valve Cover Gasket Sets

Top Ford Explorer Performance Engines from Mr. Gasket

Your Ford Explorer will be purring again thanks to Mr. Gasket brand Performance Engines available for online order or in-store pick up. Popular Mr. Gasket parts include:
Water Neck
from $23.79
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Water Neck
Performance Water Outlets

Most Purchased Ford Explorer Performance Engines from FEL-PRO Performance

When you buy the most frequently purchased FEL-PRO Performance brand Performance Engines, you can be confident it will be the right part for your Ford Explorer. Here are the FEL-PRO Performance Performance Engines Advanced Auto customers buy the most:
Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 11 Piece Set
from $35.99
(4)
Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 11 Piece Set
Performance Engine Intake Manifold Gaskets
Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set
from $50.99
(1)
Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set
Performance Engine Valve Cover Gasket Sets
Intake Manifold Gasket for 1963-1996 Small-Block Fords
from $30.99
(1)
Intake Manifold Gasket for 1963-1996 Small-Block Fords
Performance Engine Intake Manifold Gaskets

FAQs for Ford Explorer Performance Engines

What are the most purchased Performance Engines for the Ford Explorer?

Out of 39 Performance Engines for the Ford Explorer, the most popular in our inventory are:
Intake Manifold Gasket for 1963-1996 Small-Block Fords
from $30.99
(1)
Intake Manifold Gasket for 1963-1996 Small-Block Fords
Performance Engine Intake Manifold Gaskets
Ultra Seal: Harmonic Balancer Bolt/Washer Kit
from $45.49
This product is not rated
Ultra Seal: Harmonic Balancer Bolt/Washer Kit
Performance Engine Harmonic Balancers
Front Timing Cover Gasket Set #6991 For Small-Block Ford, With Front Seal
from $30.99
This product is not rated
Front Timing Cover Gasket Set #6991 For Small-Block Ford, With Front Seal
Performance Engine Timing Cover Gasket Sets

What are the top-rated Ford Explorer Performance Engines?

Top-rated Performance Engines for your Ford Explorer based on customer reviews/ratings are:
ROCKER ARMS, DIE CAST ALUM SMALL BLOCK FORD 1.6 1 ST
from $249.99
(1)
ROCKER ARMS, DIE CAST ALUM SMALL BLOCK FORD 1.6 1 ST
“These things break very easy. Not a big fan of the soft brass when trying to install them with the screwdriver head they use. Change it hex and it woy”