1981 Ford Thunderbird Distributors & Parts
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- Professional Products®Distributor O-RingFord Thunderbird 4.2L / 5.0L 1981, Distributor O-Ring by Professional Products®. This superior ignition coil is painstakingly designed to improve spark energy and provide ultra high efficiency. Engineered with great care, it delivers...Carefully engineered to increase spark energyPainstakingly designed for ultra high efficiency$2.52
- Walker Products®Ignition Distributor CapFord Thunderbird 4.2L / 5.0L 1981, Ignition Distributor Cap by Walker Products®. If you want to restore the original performance of your vehicle's ignition system, this product is what you need. Engineered to stringent OE...Manufactured to restore your vehicle’s ignition systemDesigned with your specific vehicle in mind$10.18
- Walker Products®Ignition Distributor RotorFord Thunderbird 1981, Ignition Distributor Rotor by Walker Products®. If you want to restore the original performance of your vehicle's ignition system, this product is what you need. Engineered to stringent OE specifications, it is...Manufactured to restore your vehicle’s ignition systemDesigned with your specific vehicle in mind$4.21 - $4.34
- Mahle®Ignition Distributor Mounting GasketFord Thunderbird 4.2L / 5.0L 1981, Ignition Distributor Mounting Gasket by Mahle®. This first-rate product is designed with utmost care and attention to detail to replicate the OE part as closely as possible. Made from superior...Manufactured to restore your vehicle’s ignition systemDesigned with your specific vehicle in mind$1.40
- PerTronix®Ignitor II™ Adaptive Dwell Ignition ControlFord Thunderbird 4.2L / 5.0L with FoMoCo Distributor / Motorcraft Distributor 1981, Ignitor II™ Adaptive Dwell Ignition Control by PerTronix®. The has many of the same great features that the Ignitor has, but it's smarter. units sense...Adaptive dwell maintains peak energy throughout the entire RPM range, reducing misfires while improving engine performanceDevelops on average 4 times more available energy between 3000 and 5000 RPM, and 2 times more available plug voltage$206.45
- PerTronix®Ignitor II™ Ignition ModuleFord Thunderbird 4.2L / 5.0L 1981, Ignitor II™ Ignition Module by PerTronix®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It...Digital performance solutions give you more power and more features in a smaller packageInnovative technology for superior operation and rugged dependability under harsh conditions$154.95
- Cardone New®Electronic Ignition DistributorFord Thunderbird 4.2L / 5.0L with Single Vacuum Advance 1981, Electronic Ignition Distributor by Cardone New®. Without Module, Governor. Cardone New Distributors are backed by Cardone New Engineered (CSE) Technology, which ensures that...50-state emissions street legalThe finest quality at a great price$78.67 - $84.85
- PCE®8000 Series Hall Effect Pro Billet AluminumFord Thunderbird 1981, 8000 Series Hall Effect Pro Billet Aluminum by PCE®. Unlock the performance of your engine and improve the operation of your ignition system with this quality product. Precision engineered in compliance with...Expertly Crafted from the highest grade materialsDesigned with breakthrough technology$69.30
- PCE®8020 Series DistributorFord Thunderbird With Ford 289 302 Windsor Models 1981, 8020 Series Distributor by PCE®. PCE 8020 Series Pro Billet Ready to Run distributor is the perfect upgrade for outdated points distributors or bulky HEI's. All that is required is...Expertly Crafted from the highest grade materialsDesigned with breakthrough technology$523.70
- PCE®Distributor Gear and ShaftFord Thunderbird 1981, Distributor Gear and Shaft by PCE®. Unlock the performance of your engine and improve the operation of your ignition system with this quality product. Precision engineered in compliance with rigorous industry...Expertly Crafted from the highest grade materialsDesigned with breakthrough technology$53.20
- PCE®Long Distributor SleeveFord Thunderbird 1981, Long Distributor Sleeve by PCE®. Unlock the performance of your engine and improve the operation of your ignition system with this quality product. Precision engineered in compliance with rigorous industry...Expertly Crafted from the highest grade materialsDesigned with breakthrough technology$21.80
- Sniper®EFI Hyperspark DistributorFord Thunderbird 5.0L 1981, EFI Hyperspark Distributor by Sniper®. Do you need to upgrade your ignition system due to a recent Sniper EFI installation, but have no idea which option is best? Introducing HyperSpark Ignition, from Sniper...Designed to work with Sniper EFI – Minimal wiring required.135mJ of spark energy when used with the HyperSpark Ignition coil, ensures complete combustion$359.95
- TSP®HEI DistributorFord Thunderbird 3.3L 1981, HEI Distributor by TSP®. With Coil. TSP's HEI Distributor has everything you need, all under one cap. With a high-quality aluminum housing and hardened steel dual bushing construction, it is built to last. It...Designed for ultra high efficiencyProvides better performance$127.09
- TSP®Pro Series™ Ready To Run DistributorFord Thunderbird 3.3L 1981, Pro Series™ Ready To Run Distributor by TSP®. without Coil. TSP's Pro Series Ready to Run Distributor is perfect for a street performance ignition upgrade. It features a CNC-machined billet aluminum body...Designed for ultra high efficiencyProvides better performance$154.31
- PerTronix®Electronic IgnitionFord Thunderbird 4.2L / 5.0L with FoMoCo Distributor / Motorcraft Distributor 1981, Electronic Ignition by PerTronix®. For over forty years, the Ignitor has proven itself in applications ranging from race cars to tractors. The Ignitor...Delivers twice the voltage to the spark plugs, increasing horsepower, fuel economy, and spark plug life2:1 improvement over "points" in current fall time for increased coil output$154.95
- Motorcraft®Ignition Distributor Check ValveFord Thunderbird 1981, Ignition Distributor Check Valve by Motorcraft®. If you want to restore the original performance of your vehicle's ignition system, this product is what you need. Engineered to stringent OE specifications, it is...Manufactured to restore your vehicle’s ignition systemDesigned with your specific vehicle in mind$21.75
- Standard®Ignition Distributor ReluctorFord Thunderbird 4.2L / 5.0L 1981, Ignition Distributor Reluctor by Standard®. If you want to restore the original performance of your vehicle's ignition system, this product is what you need. Engineered to stringent OE specifications,...Manufactured to restore your vehicle’s ignition systemDesigned with your specific vehicle in mind$3.76
- WVE®Ignition Conversion KitFord Thunderbird 4.2L / 5.0L with 12 Volt System, Motorcraft Factory Electronic Ignition 1981, Ignition Conversion Kit by WVE®. Replace your worn-out or faulty component with this quality replacement from WVE. This product is designed...Excellent replacement for your worn-out factory partDesigned to keep your vehicle running reliably mile after mile$260.09
- WVE®Ignition Distributor Check ValveFord Thunderbird 3.3L / 5.0L 1981, Ignition Distributor Check Valve by WVE®. Replace your worn-out or faulty component with this quality replacement from WVE. This product is designed and tested to ensure the ultimate in durability and...Excellent replacement for your worn-out factory partDesigned to keep your vehicle running reliably mile after mile$56.44
- WVE®Ignition Distributor Drive GearFord Thunderbird 1981, Ignition Distributor Drive Gear by WVE®. Replace your worn-out or faulty component with this quality replacement from WVE. This product is designed and tested to ensure the ultimate in durability and...Excellent replacement for your worn-out factory partDesigned to keep your vehicle running reliably mile after mile$53.02 - $70.42
- WVE®Ignition Distributor ReluctorFord Thunderbird 4.2L / 5.0L 1981, Ignition Distributor Reluctor by WVE®. Replace your worn-out or faulty component with this quality replacement from WVE. This product is designed and tested to ensure the ultimate in durability and...Excellent replacement for your worn-out factory partDesigned to keep your vehicle running reliably mile after mile$4.81
- Fast®XR700™ Points-to-Electronic Ignition Conversion KitFord Thunderbird 1981, XR700™ Points-to-Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit by Fast®. The XR-700 Points Replacement System is designed as an affordable and better performing alternative to many factory points/electronic module systems...Replaces the points and ignition module of many Bosch, Lucas, Hitachi and Nippondenso systemsCompatible with positive ground electrical systems$127.40 - $128.53
- PCE®Ignition System Combo KitFord Thunderbird With Ford 289/302W Small Block Models 1981, Ignition System Combo Kit by PCE®. Unlock the performance of your engine and improve the operation of your ignition system with this quality product. Precision engineered in...Expertly Crafted from the highest grade materialsDesigned with breakthrough technology$150.00
- TruParts®Ignition Distributor CapFord Thunderbird 1981, Ignition Distributor Cap by TruParts®. If you want to restore the original performance of your vehicle's ignition system, this product is what you need. Engineered to stringent OE specifications, it is sure to fit...Manufactured to restore your vehicle’s ignition systemDesigned with your specific vehicle in mind$4.31 - $35.39
- TruParts®Ignition Distributor RotorFord Thunderbird 3.3L 1981, Ignition Distributor Rotor by TruParts®. If you want to restore the original performance of your vehicle's ignition system, this product is what you need. Engineered to stringent OE specifications, it is sure...Manufactured to restore your vehicle’s ignition systemDesigned with your specific vehicle in mind$9.92
- Prenco®Ignition Distributor CapFord Thunderbird 1981, Ignition Distributor Cap by Prenco®. If you want to restore the original performance of your vehicle's ignition system, this product is what you need. Engineered to stringent OE specifications, it is sure to fit...Manufactured to restore your vehicle’s ignition systemDesigned with your specific vehicle in mind$16.76 - $16.94
- Prenco®Ignition Distributor RotorFord Thunderbird 1981, Ignition Distributor Rotor by Prenco®. If you want to restore the original performance of your vehicle's ignition system, this product is what you need. Engineered to stringent OE specifications, it is sure to fit...Manufactured to restore your vehicle’s ignition systemDesigned with your specific vehicle in mind$21.96
- Victor Reinz®Ignition Distributor O-RingFord Thunderbird 4.2L / 5.0L 1981, Ignition Distributor O-Ring by Victor Reinz®. If you want to restore the original performance of your vehicle's ignition system, this product is what you need. Engineered to stringent OE...Manufactured to restore your vehicle’s ignition systemDesigned with your specific vehicle in mind$1.33
- MSD®Powersports™ Ignition Control Module (Passenger Vehicles w/Ice)Powersports™ Ignition Control Module by MSD®. Hemi fans old and new will be excited to see that the 6-Hemi Controller will connect to factory EFI fueled Hemis or will drive the coil packs of a carbureted retro-fit engine! The...Fire the coil and control the timingProgram two rev limits and step retard$49.95
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