Ford Gran Torino Parts & Accessories

Ford Gran Torino Parts & Accessories

The Ford Gran Torino was produced from 1972 through 1976 as the premium trim level of the Torino intermediate, offering fastback Sport, SportsRoof, and formal hardtop body styles in a platform that shared its chassis with the Ford Ranchero and the earlier Torino GT. The Gran Torino became especially well known through the 1976 Starsky and Hutch television show that featured a red-and-white custom example, creating enduring recognition for this intermediate-era Ford. Performance versions used the 351 Cleveland, 351 Modified, and 400 cubic-inch Ford engines depending on the year, with the 351 Cleveland four-barrel being the performance choice through 1973 before emissions regulations began reducing power outputs. This collection provides the parts and components that keep Gran Torinos running and looking their best.

Popular Upgrades

Gran Torino performance builds focus heavily on the 351 Cleveland with Edelbrock Performer RPM Air-Gap intake manifolds, Holley 650 or 750 cfm carburetors, and Hooker Competition headers that are cataloged specifically for the Cleveland's side-exit exhaust ports. The 351 Modified used in 1975 and 1976 Gran Torinos shares some components with the Cleveland but has different port dimensions, so confirming the specific engine code is essential before ordering intake and exhaust components. Front disc brake upgrades from Classic Performance Products and Master Power Brakes address the factory drum-front setup on early Gran Torinos and are a critical safety and performance improvement.

Performance and Handling

The Gran Torino uses a unitized body structure with a front subframe, coil-spring independent front suspension, and rear leaf spring over a live axle, a layout that responds well to coilover conversion kits from RideTech and QA1 that transform handling without major chassis modification. The Ford 9-inch rear axle used in Gran Torinos accepts a complete range of ratio, differential, and axle upgrades that are as relevant today as they were when the car was new. Front suspension geometry improvements using tubular control arms from Global West or Xtreme Fabrication reduce unsprung weight and improve alignment precision compared to the factory stamped-steel components.

What is the difference between a 351 Cleveland and 351 Modified?

The 351 Cleveland was produced from 1970 through 1974 with distinctive canted-valve cylinder heads, large exhaust ports, and a high-revving character that earned it respect among performance enthusiasts, while the 351 Modified introduced in 1975 used smaller ports derived from the 400 cubic-inch engine and was tuned primarily for emissions compliance rather than performance. The Cleveland's large-port heads flow significantly more air at high RPM, making it far more responsive to carburetor, intake, and exhaust upgrades, while the M-block Modified engine responds better to lower-lift camshafts and torque-oriented tuning. Identifying which engine is in your Gran Torino before ordering performance parts prevents the common mistake of fitting Cleveland-specific components to an M-block engine.

Are Torino and Gran Torino parts the same?

Yes, the Gran Torino and Torino share the same basic platform, suspension geometry, and engine bay, making most mechanical components interchangeable across the 1972 to 1976 production years. Body trim, interior panels, and some exterior sheet metal differ between trim levels, but for mechanical restoration and performance upgrade purposes the parts catalog is essentially unified. Ford Ranchero components also cross-reference to Gran Torino for many chassis and drivetrain items because of the shared platform.

Why These Parts Fit Right

Parts in this collection are organized by Gran Torino model year and engine family to ensure correct fitment for the Cleveland, Modified, and 400 cubic-inch applications across the 1972 to 1976 production span. Fitment data distinguishes between the early Cleveland-specific components and the later M-block hardware that replaced it from 1975 onward. Fast shipping keeps your Gran Torino project on track for its next show appearance or completion deadline.

Explore our exhaust systems for 351 Cleveland and M-block headers and cat-back kits, browse suspension components for coilover conversion and 9-inch rear axle upgrades, and check our air intake systems for Edelbrock and Holley manifold options.