1981 Ford Mustang Engine Parts
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- Oil Pans, Drain Plugs & Dipsticks
- Cylinder Heads
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- Engine Sensors, Relays, Switches & Connectors
- Oil Pumps
- Oil Coolers
- Camshafts
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- Anchor®Front Driver Side Engine MountFord Mustang 1981, Front Driver Side Engine Mount by Anchor®. If you feel vibration accompanied by unusual noise when driving, this can be the sign of a bad engine mount. Replace it with a mount from the leading aftermarket supplier,...Direct OEM replacementSecurely supports the engine on the chassis$6.58 - $15.07
- Cloyes®Engine Timing SetFord Mustang 1981, 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 the...Maintains critical valve timingPrevents performance problems and possible engine damage that can result from incorrect timing$19.13 - $210.22
- Sealed Power®PistonFord Mustang 3.3L 1981, 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$27.31
- iD Select®Engine Timing SetFord Mustang 4.2L 1981, 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 as your...Direct OEM replacement for your malfunctioning partMade to deliver the ultimate in quality, reliability, and value$23.69
- Enginetech®Timing SetFord Mustang 1981, 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$20.64 - $20.80
- Cloyes®Crankshaft SprocketFord Mustang 1981, 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. Designed to provide...Made with precision and quality in mindDesigned to meet your specific needs$2.67 - $21.99
- Motorcraft®Mark I Engine Oil FilterFord Mustang 2.3L / 3.3L / 4.2L 1981, 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...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$11.09
- Fel-Pro®Engine Gasket SetFord Mustang Manufactured Before April 1981, 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$69.44 - $88.94
- K&N®Performance Gold™ Wrench-Off Oil FilterFord Mustang 1981, 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 removal....The drilled hole on the nut provides for safety wire attachmentOil filters also use a resin impregnated cellulose filter media$15.99
- Baldwin Filters®Spin-On Engine Oil FilterFord Mustang B / D / T Engine VIN Character 1981, 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...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$8.25
- Bosch®Premium™ Spin-On Engine Oil FilterFord Mustang A / B / D Engine VIN Character 1981, 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...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$5.92
- Mahle®Piston Ring SetFord Mustang 1981, 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$26.34 - $71.69
- K&N®Performance Silver™ Oil FilterFord Mustang 1981, 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$7.99 - $9.99
- Ford Performance®Racing High Performance Oil FilterFord Mustang 1981, 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 - $230.65
- Mahle®Engine Rebuild KitFord Mustang 1981, Engine Rebuild Kit by Mahle®. 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. Manufactured from...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$70.46 - $96.80
- Sealed Power®Premium Piston Ring SetFord Mustang 1981, 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$27.65 - $81.25
- Fel-Pro®Engine Conversion Gasket SetFord Mustang 4.2L 1981, 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$36.10
- Fel-Pro®Engine Full Gasket SetFord Mustang 3.3L 1981, Engine Full Gasket Set by Fel-Pro®. With Premium Valve Stem Seals. 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...Direct OEM replacement for a proper fitEnsures reliable sealing performance$88.74
- Denso®FTF™ Standard Engine Oil FilterFord Mustang A / B / D Engine VIN Character 1981, FTF™ Standard Engine Oil Filter by Denso®. When it comes to oil filters, you can't do better than Denso. This is why Denso is one of the world's premier OE oil filter suppliers. Denso...Pre-lubricated molded o-ring provides superior sealing over generic filtersSilicon Anti-Drainback prevents rough starts caused by oil draining out of the engine while the vehicle is turned off$5.29
- Luber-finer®Engine Oil FilterFord Mustang 1981, 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$3.14 - $3.53
- COMP Cams®Magnum™ Timing SetFord Mustang 4.2L with One Piece Fuel Pump Eccentric 1981, 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...Hardened Cast Iron4 Degree Incremental Adjusting$97.95
- Melling®402 High Performance™ Adjustable Engine Timing SetFord Mustang 4.2L / 5.0L with Factory One Piece Fuel Pump Eccentric 1981, 402 High Performance™ Adjustable Engine Timing Set by Melling®. Melling timing chain kits provide an efficient and economical way to provide the timing...Designed to unlock more performance out of your vehicleDeliver a reasonable balance of strength and durability$59.22
- Edelbrock®Performer-Link™ True Roller Keyway Adjustable Timing Chain SetFord Mustang 4.2L / 5.0L with Ford Small Block Windsor Engines without Block Align Bored 1981, Performer-Link™ True Roller Keyway Adjustable Timing Chain Set by Edelbrock®. Now, you can dial-in your camshaft with ease with Edelbrock...The finest quality at a great priceEdelbrock carry everything needed to complete the job$67.95
- Apex Auto®Engine Conversion Gasket SetFord Mustang A Engine VIN Character 1981, 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...Made with precision and quality in mindDesigned to meet your specific needs$18.11 - $20.08
- Wiseco®Professional™ Slipper Skirt PistonFord Mustang Turbocharged 1981, Professional™ Slipper Skirt Piston by Wiseco®. Enjoy superior performance by getting this premium-grade Sniper product that is throughly engineered to help take the performance of your fuel system to...Valve Pocket designs that allow maximum flow around valve, also allowing oversized valves and high lift cams to be utilizedPiston Crown shapes designed to promote maximum Intake Charge efficiency through scavenging mixture "Cross Flow" during intake and exhaust valve overlap. More fuel and air equals more horsepower$457.05
- Dorman®OE Solutions™ Engine Oil PanFord Mustang 4.2L without Oil Level Sensor 1981, OE Solutions™ Engine Oil Pan by Dorman®. Oil pan leaking? This engine oil pan is precision-engineered to match the original equipment pan on specific vehicle years, makes and models for...Direct replacement - this engine oil pan is made to match the original pan on specific vehiclesComplete assembly - includes replacement pan and drain plugs to match original components$61.27
- Apex Auto®Cylinder Head Gasket SetFord Mustang A Engine VIN Character 1981, Cylinder Head Gasket Set by Apex Auto®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by Apex Auto features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your...Quick accurate delivery with excellent fill-rateExcellent inventory availability$38.72
- Westar®Front Engine MountFord Mustang 3.3L 1981, Front Engine Mount by Westar®. With Floor Shift. Westar's OE replacement motor mounts effectively control engine movement for vibration-free driving. Since 1986, Westar has specialized in distributing...Build with quality that matches or exceeds OEM SpecificationsPerfect fit$7.89
- Westar®Front Passenger Side Engine MountFord Mustang 2.3L / 4.2L 1981, Front Passenger Side Engine Mount by Westar®. Westar's OE replacement motor mounts effectively control engine movement for vibration-free driving. Since 1986, Westar has specialized in distributing...Build with quality that matches or exceeds OEM SpecificationsPerfect fit$13.73
- Gates®DriveAlign™ OE Exact Automatic Belt TensionerFord Mustang 4.2L 1981, DriveAlign™ OE Exact Automatic Belt Tensioner by Gates®. 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...Comprehensive line includes parts to fit cars, vans, SUVs, and light trucksFull line coverage for import, domestic, and heavy-duty cars, trucks, and vehicle applications$63.70
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