1978 Ford Thunderbird Engine Parts
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Cloyes®Engine Timing SetFord Thunderbird 1978, Engine Timing Set by Cloyes®. Keep your engine’s valvetrain in perfect time with Cloyes, the world leader in timing drive systems. No matter whether you need a timing gear or complete timing gear set, Cloyes has...Maintains critical valve timingPrevents performance problems and possible engine damage that can result from incorrect timing$18.88 - $168.13 - Sealed Power®PistonFord Thunderbird 1978, Piston by Sealed Power®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by Sealed Power features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is...Helps improve cylinder sealing for less blow-byRetains standard ring gaps in top groove$13.22 - $22.51
- Enginetech®Connecting RodFord Thunderbird 1978, Connecting Rod by Enginetech®. This premium product is the best way to go for those looking for the highest quality replacement that offers supreme levels of quality, performance and reliability. Designed to...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$35.47 - $35.77
- iD Select®Engine Timing SetFord Thunderbird 5.0L / 5.8L 1978, Engine Timing Set by iD Select®. Swap out your worn-out or malfunctioning part with this top-notch product from iD Select. It’s built to OEM specifications to offer the same fit, form, and function...Direct OEM replacement for your malfunctioning partMade to deliver the ultimate in quality, reliability, and value$22.98
- Sealed Power®Cast PistonFord Thunderbird 1978, Cast Piston by Sealed Power®. Available on both hypereutectic and POWERFORGED pistons, DUROSHIELD is an exclusive moly-graphite skirt coating that extends engine life and essentially eliminates scuffing. This...Reduce friction for increased fuel economy and horsepowerEssentially eliminate scuffing and wear$22.82 - $65.86
- Melling®Engine Timing SetFord Thunderbird 1978, Engine Timing Set by Melling®. Melling timing chain kits provide an efficient and economical way to provide the timing components needed for a quality engine rebuild. Timing chain options include both standard and...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$29.88 - $154.33
- Enginetech®Timing SetFord Thunderbird 1978, Timing Set by Enginetech®. This premium product is the best way to go for those looking for the highest quality replacement that offers supreme levels of quality, performance and reliability. Designed to provide a...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$28.08 - $37.27
- Cloyes®Metal Single Row Crankshaft SprocketFord Thunderbird 1978, Metal Single Row Crankshaft Sprocket by Cloyes®. This premium product is the best way to go for those looking for the highest quality replacement that offers supreme levels of quality, performance and reliability....Made with precision and quality in mindDesigned to meet your specific needs$2.31 - $4.53
- Motorcraft®Mark I Engine Oil FilterFord Thunderbird 1978, Mark I Engine Oil Filter by Motorcraft®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship....Tested and retested under extreme conditions, Motorcraft filters are also the only filters recommended for Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehiclesHelps protect against engine wear by screening out abrasives, such as carbon, sand, dust and bits of metal$9.62
- K&N®Performance Gold™ Wrench-Off Oil FilterFord Thunderbird 1978, Performance Gold™ Wrench-Off Oil Filter by K&N®. Originally developed for demanding race applications, K&N's Premium Wrench-Off Oil Filter has become a favorite among consumers for its durability and easy...The drilled hole on the nut provides for safety wire attachmentOil filters also use a resin impregnated cellulose filter media$15.99
- Bosch®Premium™ Spin-On Engine Oil FilterFord Thunderbird 1978, Premium™ Spin-On Engine Oil Filter by Bosch®. Premium engine performance requires a premium oil filter. Bosch Premium Oil Filters protect your engine by keeping harmful particles and dirt out, preventing...The Premium filtration media has the capacity to hold up to 14 grams of dirt* in the filter mediaA high glass content is woven into the blended media, providing greater efficiency and strength by trapping 99% of the particulates from getting into the engine$6.96
- Mahle®Piston Ring SetFord Thunderbird 1978, Piston Ring Set by Mahle®. Mahle is the largest piston ring manufacturer in the world, so it is no surprise that Mahle piston rings are the most extensively tested and technically advanced piston rings in the...The combination of Mahle's patented HV385 thermal spray face coating and SAE 9254 high alloy steel base material creates the ultimate in performance piston ring technologyHigh tensile strength allows rings to stand up to extreme firing pressures$4.39 - $53.25
- WIX®XP™ Full-Flow Lube Engine Oil FilterFord Thunderbird Canada Built / USA Built 1978, XP™ Full-Flow Lube Engine Oil Filter by WIX®. Engineered to maximize the performance of synthetic motor oils, it provides optimum protection for the increased demands on today’s...Designed to resist premature plugging due to oil breakdown and combustion by-productsWire-backed full-synthetic media is the latest in filtration technology$10.75
- Enginetech®Engine Full Gasket SetFord Thunderbird 1978, Engine Full Gasket Set by Enginetech®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship....Rigorously tested to withstand years of abuseDesigned with innovative manufacturing techniques$27.18 - $61.85
- Fel-Pro®Engine Gasket SetFord Thunderbird Manufactured Before April 1978, Engine Gasket Set by Fel-Pro®. If you need durable gaskets to prevent leaks on your vehicle, Fel-Pro is the way to go. Engineered using the latest technologies and global engineering...Meets or exceeds all original equipment specificationsApplication specific design to ensure a perfect fit$72.82 - $115.67
- Ford Performance®Racing High Performance Oil FilterFord Thunderbird 1978, Racing High Performance Oil Filter by Ford Performance®. Turn your Ford into a high-performance street and drag strip monster with top-of-the-line Ford Performance parts that will help you get the most out of it....Synthetic-Polymer/Cellulose-Fiber blend mediaHigh quality silicone anti-drain back valve$19.50 - $217.76
- Apex Auto®Engine Conversion Gasket SetFord Thunderbird 1978, Engine Conversion Gasket Set by Apex Auto®. This premium product is the best way to go for those looking for the highest quality replacement that offers supreme levels of quality, performance and reliability....Made with precision and quality in mindDesigned to meet your specific needs$18.50 - $24.82
- WIX®Full-Flow Lube Engine Oil FilterFord Thunderbird Canada Built / USA Built 1978, Full-Flow Lube Engine Oil Filter by WIX®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by Wix features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your...You use conventional, synthetic or synthetic-blended motor oilsYour drives are stop-and-go, either in the city or in heavy traffic$9.67
- Baldwin Filters®Spin-On Engine Oil FilterFord Thunderbird 1978, Spin-On Engine Oil Filter by Baldwin Filters®. Dirty oil can cause catastrophic damage to your engine. By using the proper lube filter for your engine, you can minimize the possibility of costly downtime and...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$8.25
- Sealed Power®Premium Piston Ring SetFord Thunderbird 1978, Premium Piston Ring Set by Sealed Power®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by Sealed Power features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and...Direct replacementManufactured to strict engineering quality standards$12.88 - $186.68
- Fel-Pro®Engine Full Gasket SetFord Thunderbird 1978, Engine Full Gasket Set by Fel-Pro®. If you need durable gaskets to prevent leaks on your vehicle, Fel-Pro is the way to go. Engineered using the latest technologies and global engineering resources, the gaskets...Direct OEM replacement for a proper fitEnsures reliable sealing performance$86.33 - $129.27
- Luber-finer®Engine Oil FilterFord Thunderbird 1978, Engine Oil Filter by Luber-finer®. Oil is the lifeblood of the heavy duty engine. Luber-finer high-efficiency oil filters provide protection from oil contaminants to help ensure optimal performance. Efficient...Extended Line of cartridge and spin-on filtersWide Selection Of Filters Providing Broad Coverage$2.93 - $3.53
- Pentius®Red Premium Line Engine Oil FilterFord Thunderbird 1978, Red Premium Line Engine Oil Filter by Pentius®. The UltraFLOW Oil Filters by Pentius are manufactured to meet or exceed original equipment (OEM) specifications. Through a number of technological advances, we have...Designed to eliminate contaminantsEnsures proper fitment and excellent performa filtration efficiency for 20 microns and above particles$3.78
- COMP Cams®Magnum™ Timing SetFord Thunderbird 1978, Magnum™ Timing Set by COMP Cams®. This high-grade product was designed with craftsmanship and key attention to detail and manufactured using leading-edge innovations by experienced and knowledgeable engineering...Hardened Cast Iron4 Degree Incremental Adjusting$92.95 - $97.95
- Fel-Pro®Engine Conversion Gasket SetFord Thunderbird 1978, Engine Conversion Gasket Set by Fel-Pro®. If you need durable gaskets to prevent leaks on your vehicle, Fel-Pro is the way to go. Engineered using the latest technologies and global engineering resources, the...Direct OEM replacement for a proper fitEnsures reliable sealing performance$31.03 - $36.95
- K&N®Performance Silver™ Oil FilterFord Thunderbird 1978, Performance Silver™ Oil Filter by K&N®. K&N Performance Silver Oil Filters have been specially designed for professional installers and service providers. Their high flow design can help to improve engine...High flow filter designed to improve performanceDesigned for synthetic and conventional oils$9.99
- DIY Solutions®Engine Oil FilterFord Thunderbird 1978, Engine Oil Filter by DIY Solutions®. If you're seeking to get your steel stallion back to its tip-top condition, then this top-notch replacement solution is what you should definitely look out for. When it comes...Designed to help restore your vehicle to its former gloryQuick replacement to let you enjoy an awesome ride again$37.74$39.73Save $1.99 (5%)
- Premium Guard®Engine Oil FilterFord Thunderbird 1978, Engine Oil Filter without Oil Cooler by Premium Guard®. This premium product is the best way to go for those looking for the highest quality replacement that offers supreme levels of quality, performance and...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$2.93
- Pentius®UltraFLOW Xtended Life™ Engine Oil FilterFord Thunderbird 1978, UltraFLOW Xtended Life™ Engine Oil Filter by Pentius®. Following the lead of some of Pentius oil filter competitors, Pentius Automotive Parts is pleased to introduce the new UFXL - Pentius UltraFLOW Xtended Life...Designed to eliminate contaminantsEnsures proper fitment and excellent performa filtration efficiency for 20 microns and above particles$5.44
- Melling®402 High Performance™ Adjustable Engine Timing SetFord Thunderbird 5.0L / 5.8L Windsor Engine with Factory One Piece Fuel Pump Eccentric 1978, 402 High Performance™ Adjustable Engine Timing Set by Melling®. Melling timing chain kits provide an efficient and economical way to provide...Designed to unlock more performance out of your vehicleDeliver a reasonable balance of strength and durability$64.88
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