1978 Buick Century Performance and Racing Products

Essential 1978 Buick Century Performance and Racing Products

Mr. Gasket – Special Cam Bolt (Part No.944G)

Special Cam Bolt

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$12.99
Grade 8, single bolt. Black plated finish. The washers are designed to secure the Mr. Gasket cam button pn1180, pn1181, and pn1183 or can be used as stock replacements.

Product Features:
  • Specialty and drive train fastener
  • Special cam bolts
  • Black plated finish
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Airaid – Air Filter (Part No.800-870)

Air Filter

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$46.49
304 stainless steel mesh. 5 layer construction. Most durable filters in the industry. Outperforms the others in clean air testing. Assures cleanest air possible from washable filter. Provides balance between air flow and peak filtration. Lifetime no hassle warranty.

Product Features:
  • Multi-Layer Construction
  • Most Durable Filters In The Industry
  • Outperforms The Others In Clean Air Testing
  • Assures Cleanest Air Possible From Washable Filter
  • Washable And Reusable
  • Made In The USA
  • Lifetime No Hassle Warranty
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FEL-PRO Performance – PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET (Part No.1800)

PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET

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$18.29
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

Product Features:
  • Felcoid/Plus gaskets have a fiber sheet core and a latex rubber coating to eliminate potential leakage paths. The core material resists crushing and splitting, while providing excellent blowout resistance.
  • With steel core to provide ultimate excellent blowout resistance.
  • Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.
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Hays – Street; Clutch Kit (Part No.85-101)

Street; Clutch Kit

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$716.99
Matched assembly for maximum reliability. An excellent choice for high performance street applications.

Product Features:
  • Built As Matched Assembly
  • Exceptional Performance
  • Exceptional Durability
  • Long Term Dependability
  • Designed for Street And Street Strip Applications
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Weiand – Action Plus Water Pumps (Part No.9240P)

Action Plus Water Pumps

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$215.99
Weiand’s light weight, performance aluminum mechanical Action-Plus water pumps give a weight saving of 30 percent to 50 percent over stock cast-iron pumps. These pumps feature a premium quality bearing and seal that have twice the load capacity of stock pumps. Weiand’s exclusive housing counter bore keeps the bearing form walking out. All pumps are designed with the necessary bracket bosses and water connections to fit popular street applications.

Product Features:
  • Twisted Snout Water Pump Design For Updated Style
  • Street Performance
  • Heavy Duty Shaft w/5/8 in. Pilot
  • Six-Blade Stamped Steel
  • Anti-Cavitation Impeller
  • 100 Percent Leak Tested
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Energy Suspension – Hyper-Flex System (Part No.3.18111G)

Hyper-Flex System

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$357.99
Product Features:
  • Incredible Improvement in Control
  • Maintains Proper Caster and Camber Alignment
  • Increase in Handling and Control
  • Greatly Reduce Wheel Hop on Quick Acceleration
  • Even Braking Control is Improved
  • Better Suspension Stability
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Mr. Gasket – Aluminum Valve Cover (Part No.6850)

Aluminum Valve Cover

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$179.99
Mr. Gasket’s aluminum valve covers are precision die cast for light weight and a perfect fit. Beautifully polished to a high luster, they are sure to enhance the appearance of any engine compartment. They feature an extended sealing lip to positively locate and secure the gasket and stop it from moving to eliminate oil leaks. Available with plain or ball- milled tops and include a 1 1/4 inch diameter breather hole, except where noted. Packaged two per set.

Product Features:
  • .0125 in. thick
  • Lightweight
  • Precision die cast
  • Extended sealing lip
  • Stops gasket from moving
  • A perfect fit
  • Beautifully polished to a high luster
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Weiand – Pro-Street; Supercharger Kit (Part No.7750-1)

Pro-Street; Supercharger Kit

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$3779.99


Product Features:
  • Develop 400 To 450 Plus Horsepower
  • Low Profile Design For Good Conscious Rodders
  • Increases Torque For Heavy Cars And Towing Apps.
  • Great Power Adder For Low Compression Crate Motors
  • Various Snout Lengths For Different V-Belt Arngm.
  • Full Time Power Every Time You Hit The Gas
  • w/No Lag
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Mr. Gasket – Copper Seal; Exhaust Gasket Set (Part No.7150)

Copper Seal; Exhaust Gasket Set

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$57.99
Copperseal exhaust gaskets are unique gaskets made from .043 inch solid copper. They feature an embossed O-ring design for a leak proof seal. They won’t shrink, deteriorate or blowout. Header bolts stay tight. Ideal for motor homes and towing.

Product Features:
  • Will Not Shrink/Deteriorate
  • Creates A Tight Leak Proof Seal
  • Helps Lower Under hood Temps
  • Seals Irregular Surfaces
  • Seals Slightly Damaged Surface
  • Ideal For Tow Vehicles
  • Ideal For Motor Homes
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FEL-PRO Performance – Performance Intake Manifold Gasket Set (Part No.1232)

Performance Intake Manifold Gasket Set

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$29.19
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions.

Product Features:
  • Fel-Pro performance intake manifold gaskets have been tested with virtually all aftermarket cylinder head and intake manifold combinations.
  • Performance intake manifold gaskets designed without a metal core, to allow engine builders to trim the gasket for exact fit on modified ports.
  • Exc. Super Duty Engines.
  • Printoseal® elastomeric sealing beads to provide extra sealing strength around the intake port.
  • Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.
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Energy Suspension – Control Arm Bushing Set (Part No.3.3169R)

Control Arm Bushing Set

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$57.99
For both front and rear of suspensions on cars, trucks and SUVs. Maintains proper alignment under extreme conditions on and off-road and during competition. Improves vehicle handling, cornering and overall control. Full floating for smoother operation. Made of Energy’s Hyper-Flex performance polyurethane to add performance and durability.

Product Features:
  • Maintains Better Alignment While Driving
  • Full Floating and Non Binding
  • Fits Into the Remaining Stock Control Arms
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K&N – Premium Oil Filter: Ideal for Synthetic & Conventional Oil, Protects Your Engine (Part No.HP-1007)

Premium Oil Filter: Ideal for Synthetic & Conventional Oil, Protects Your Engine

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$17.99
K&N premium oil filters are meticulously engineered to offer outstanding filtration and engine protection. The heavy-duty canister is engineered to be exceptionally durable, and a one-inch welded hex nut can be used for quick and easy filter removal. Each filter is specifically designed to withstand the service intervals recommended by vehicle manufacturers.
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Edelbrock – Performer-Link Adjustable True-Roller Timing Chain Set (Part No.7813)

Performer-Link Adjustable True-Roller Timing Chain Set

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$97.99


Product Features:
  • Solid Bushing Chain Resists Stretching
  • For Use with Stock or Edelbrock Camshafts
  • Stressproof Steel Crank Gears
  • 3 Keyway Setting Points To Ensure Accurate Timing
  • True Bearing Surface Rolls with the Sprockets
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FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit (Part No.2903)

Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit

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$15.29
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

Product Features:
  • Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
  • Engineered and manufactured specifically for repair applications
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
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Mr. Gasket – Breather/Oil Filler Cap (Part No.2060)

Breather/Oil Filler Cap

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$17.99
This chrome plated breather, embossed with a Mr. Gasket logo, is perfect for race car vacuum balance systems and OEM use. It fits any 1 1/4 inch diameter hole. It has metal baffle/foam element with 1 inch outer diameter neck and 5/8 inch outer diameter breather tube.

Product Features:
  • Internally battled
  • High-porosity filter
  • Ideal for high performance
  • Includes rubber grommet
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Spectre – Sbc Blk Off Plate W/Bolts (Part No.42463)

Sbc Blk Off Plate W/Bolts

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$12.99
Spectre’s triple chrome plated Fuel Pump Block Off Plate was designed for small block Chevrolet engines. Engineered for optimum fit and function, this kit includes a block off plate gasket and chrome mounting bolts with washers.

Product Features:
  • Necessary if switching to electric fuel pump
  • Includes block off plate gasket
  • Includes chrome mounting bolts with washers
  • Triple chrome plated
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Accel – Distributor Cap And Rotor Kit (Part No.8120)

Distributor Cap And Rotor Kit

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$40.99


Product Features:
  • Heavy Duty Cap and Rotor Kit
  • With Brass Inserts
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Mallory – Distributor Wiring Harness (Part No.29349)

Distributor Wiring Harness

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$25.99


Product Features:
  • Service Part
  • Makes Connections Quick And Easy
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Holley – Strip Dominator; Intake Manifold (Part No.300-25)

Strip Dominator; Intake Manifold

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$343.99
Strip Dominator intake manifold square bore carburetor mounting flange. Single plane with isolated plenum. Isolated water cross-over.

Product Features:
  • Single Plane With Isolated Plenum
  • Square Bore Carburetor Mounting Flange
  • Isolated Water Cross-Over
  • Power Band 4500-7600 rpm
  • Height Front 5.11 in. Rear 5.97 in.
  • Port Size 2.05 in. Height 1.22 in. Width
  • No Exhaust Heat Crossover Provision
  • Ideal For Drag Cars w/Auto Trans.
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Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal; Sure-Lock Rocker Arm Nuts (Part No.920G)

Ultra Seal; Sure-Lock Rocker Arm Nuts

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$59.99
Designed to keep the rocker arms positively locked for precise and critical valve train adjustments. Manufactured from quality grade steel, then heat-treated for extra strength and plated with a durable finish. Kits include 16 rocker arm nuts with socket head set screws and one hex key wrench.

Product Features:
  • They are zinc dichromate plated steel
  • They have black oxide coated set screws
  • Keeps rocker arms positively locked
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Spectre – Water Neck; Chevy V8 Late (Part No.42313)

Water Neck; Chevy V8 Late

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$19.99
Spectre’s Chevrolet V8 water neck fits 1966 – 1995 Chevy V8 engines. This water neck has been designed around the OEM specifications and has a chrome plated finish for a lasting look that fits great. This water neck includes the bolts.

Product Features:
  • Fits 1966 – 1995 Chevy V8 engines
  • Includes bolts
  • Chrome plated
  • Designed for OEM fit
  • Easy to install
  • O-ring/gasket not included
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MSD Ignition – Rotor; GM HEI Late Model; External Coil Cap (Part No.8427)

Rotor; GM HEI Late Model; External Coil Cap

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$16.99
Rotor assembly for a GM HEI late model with external coil cap Chevy V8 cap-a-dapt. The cap and rotor of any ignition system must be considered maintenance items. Just as you change the oil and filter of your car, you should always replace the cap and rotor as a set. To make things easy, we now offer these cap and rotor replacement kits.

Product Features:
  • Resist Carbon Tracking
  • Max Voltage Transfer
  • Molded From Insulated Material
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Mr. Gasket – Alternator (Part No.5122)

Alternator

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$266.99
Quality chrome plated and remanufactured to exceed OEM specifications for maximum dependability. Tested and output rated at 60 amps.

Product Features:
  • Exceeds OEM specifications
  • Output rated to 60 amps
  • Remanufactured
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B & M – Tork Master 2000 (Part No.20400)

Tork Master 2000

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$266.99
Torque Converter – Tork Master 2000 for GM 1965 to 1991 TH400, 425, 375 and 1968 to 1981 TH350, 375B (not 350C) APPLICATION: Tork Master 2000 for GM 1965 to 1991 TH400, 425, 375 and 1968 to 1981 TH350, 375B (not 350C) The Tork Master is B&M’s lowest cost

Product Features:
  • New Precision Pump Drive Tube
  • Pressure Tested
  • Fully Balanced
  • Needle Thrust Bearing
  • New Thrust Washer
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Mr. Gasket – Water Outlet Gasket (Part No.738G)

Water Outlet Gasket

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$30.99
Manufactured from a blend of nitrile rubber and fiber for excellent sealing and durability. Precision die cut for application.

Product Features:
  • Edge molded rubber water outlet gasket is reusable
  • Requires no gasket sealer
  • Solid aluminum carrier for strength/rigidity
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Accel – Super Coil Ignition Coil (Part No.140001)

Super Coil Ignition Coil

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$98.99
These coils feature advanced bobbin technology, highly specialized silicone magnetic steel cores, along with optimized winding, resistance and turns ratios to delivery 10-15 percent more energy than the OEM coils. Specialized high temperature epoxy resist

Product Features:
  • Oil Filled For Better Cooling
  • Optimized Low Resistance
  • Silicon Magnetic Steel E-Core
  • Higher Energy/Voltage Outputs
  • Quicker Starts
  • Improved Idle Quality
  • Resists Shock And Vibration
  • Resists Corrosion
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Energy Suspension – Tie Rod Dust Boot (Part No.9.13102G)

Tie Rod Dust Boot

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$5.99
Repair torn and worn-out boots of suspension tie rod ends – without having to buy the entire and expensive tie rod. Adds durability surpassing most OEM rubber boots. Exclusive 5 point sealing action. Choose from four sizes and round or octagon styles. Made of Energy’s Hyper-Flex performance polyurethane for added performance and durability.

Product Features:
  • Easy to Install
  • Superior Material
  • Saves Your Tie Rods
  • Lasts Longer
  • Looks Great
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Richmond Gear – RngPnn (Part No.49-0045-1)

RngPnn

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$350.99
RngPnn

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1978 Buick Century Performance and Racing Products

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“Used it in my 1930 hot rod.”
Performer 1405 Carburetor: 600 CFM, 4 Barrel, Square Bore, Manual Choke Inlet
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Performer 1405 Carburetor: 600 CFM, 4 Barrel, Square Bore, Manual Choke Inlet
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Mechanical Fuel Pump
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Mechanical Fuel Pump
“This pump fit my 55 Chevy with plenty of clearance. I’ve run it about 150 miles and had no issues.”