1978 Buick Regal Performance Engines

Name: Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16)
Brand: Edelbrock
SKU: 9730
Price: 99.99 USD

Find your specific 1978 Buick Regal original or aftermarket Performance Engines below. Order your parts online and have delivered to your home or pick up in-store at Advance Auto.

Essential 1978 Buick Regal Performance Engines

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Product Features:

Use W/ Valve Springs Part #5703, 5794
Set of 16
1.50 in. Outside Diameter
Steel Material
Black Oxide Finish

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$68.99

Mr. Gasket Ultra-Seal Head Gaskets are a five layer (graphite core/perforated steel outer layers) composite construction. The graphite core has excellent thermoconductivity (transfers heat) away from hot spots in head preventing gasket burn-out. They provide excellent stability, compressibility and high temperature endurance. A high temperature silicone coating ensures sealing of engine fluids. Compatible with cast iron or aluminum heads, they will not brinell (indent) aluminum cylinder heads. Suitable for high performance street, drag race and oval track use. Sold individually.brbrGasket Bore 4.130 inch, Compressed thickness 0.055 inch

Product Features:

Five layer (graphite core/perforated steel outer layers) composite construction
Graphite core is excellent transfering heat away from hot spots in head preventing gasket burn-out.
Provides excellent stability, compressibility and high temperature endurance
Coated with high temperature silicone to ensure sealing of engine fluids
Will not brinell (indent) aluminum cylinder heads
For high performance street, drag race and oval track use
Compatible w/High Octane Fuel
Compatible With Exotic Fuel

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Product Features:

For Idle to 5500 RPM Street-Driven Performance
Dual-Plane Low-Rise Intake w/180 deg. Firing Order
Patented Runner Design Ensures Broad Torque Curve
Excellent Throttle Response and Mid-Range Power
50-State Street Legal if Correct Carburetor Used

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

Product Features:

Steel core gasket construction
Exclusive design permits significantly faster gasket installation while eliminating potential sealing leak paths.
Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.

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$17.49

These grade 5 hex head bolts are brite zinc plated for protection and appearance. Hardened flat washers provide uniform torque & prevent galling on aluminum manifolds. Includes twelve (12) 3/8 inch-16 x 1 inch bolts & washers

Product Features:

Zinc plated to resist corrosion and provide a clean professional appearance
Made from Grade 5 steel for strength and durability
Flat washers provide uniform clamp load and prevent galling on aluminum intake manifolds
Allen (socket) Head
Zinc Plated For Protection

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$622.99

Ideal for use with mainly stock components like rocker arms, intake manifolds, cylinder heads, compression ratio, torque converters and rear gear ratios, the High Energy camshaft grind family is a great choice for street performance applications.

Product Features:

Good blend of efficiency and performance.
Perfect choice for performance street rebuilds.
Work well with mainly stock components such as rockers, manifolds, heads, compression, torque converters and gears.

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$35.99

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Valve Cover Gasket

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$87.19

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:

(16) Rocker Arm Nuts w/ Locks 3/8″-24 Threads
Shank O.D. .540″
Includes Locks and Hex Wrench
High-Quality Grade Steel
Heat-Treated For Ex Strength
Plated With Durable Gold Tone Finish

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$189.99

Product Features:

Case-Hardened Tubing
Welded Ends
5/16 in. Diameter
Use with or without Hardened Steel Guideplates

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$65.99

Springs made of highest quality spring wire. Springs precision wound to close tolerances. Non-Rotator style: Dyno tested and street proven. Great match to Edelbrock camshaft kit.

Product Features:

For Use With Cast Iron Heads
Springs Made of Highest Quality Spring Wire
Springs Precision Wound To Close Tolerances
Use with Original Equipment Heads Only

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Mr. Gasket High Performance Thermostats are designed to resist large variations of coolant pressure at high RPM (revolutions per minute). This allows them to fully open at correct temperature consistently regardless of engine RPM. The design also provides the high flow that engines operated a higher RPM need. This thermostat also features a copper/brass construction to further resist corrosion. Mr. Gasket High Performance / High Flow Thermostats are suitable for street, drag race, or oval track applications.

Product Features:

Opens At 180 Degrees
Designed to Resist Large Variations of Coolant Pressure at High RPM
Fully Opens at Correct Temperature Consistently Regardless of Engine RPM
For High Performance Street, Drag Race, and Oval Track
Copper & Brass Construction – Resists Corrosion
High Flow

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

Product Features:

Fluoroelastomer compound combines optimum resistance to heat, oils and abrasion for longivity.
Optimizes performance under high crankcase vacuum conditions, elevated temperatures and high RPM levels.
Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.
Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.

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$80.99

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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$29.99

Product Features:

Timing Chain Only

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$324.99

Designed to deliver an aggressive, hard-hitting exhaust note at idle, the Thumpr camshaft series from COMP Cams also delivers excellent horsepower gains and a broad torque curve. A perfect choice for muscle cars and street rods.

Product Features:

Early intake valve opening and long exhaust duration create optimum overlap for powerful, hard-hitting exhaust note.
Best with aftermarket converters and more rear gear.
Three unique cam designs for each application that deliver excellent horsepower gains and broad torque curve; perfect choice for muscle cars and street rods.

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$337.99

Featuring a quicker valve opening, the Xtreme Energy camshaft profile provides increased responsiveness and more area under the lift curve than older, slower grinds. Designed to increase performance without sacrificing driveability and creature comforts,

Product Features:

Excellent performance in street carbureted applications.
More vacuum allows an increase in duration for improved performance and assists power brakes.
Quicker opening lobe profiles deliver increased responsiveness and more area under the lift curve.
Best performance with aftermarket intake manifolds, headers, lower gear ratios etc.

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

Product Features:

DESIGNED FOR IMPERFECT SEALING SURFACES — Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment to help seal imperfect sealing surfaces
SEALING TECHNOLOGIES — Exclusive sealing innovations and technologies with proprietary materials and unique design features to ensure a superior seal for your repair
ENGINEERING EXPERTISE — Parts are designed, reviewed, validated and approved by Fel-Pro engineers through rigorous research and development
REAL-WORLD TESTED — Parts are tested on-vehicle and validated to ensure optimal performance on the road
EVERY PART FOR THE REPAIR — Fel-Pro gasket sets include every part needed for the repair unless otherwise noted

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Any gasket can create a seal, but a good gasket can do it with reduced clamping force and for a long period of time. Edelbrock gaskets are manufactured from extremely high-quality materials and are specifically designed to fit Edelbrock intakes and cylinder heads, so there’s no chance that they will interfere with component operation.

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10-Pack of 7201 Intake Gasket Sets

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$499.99

Torque Converter – Tork Master 3000 for GM 1965 to 1991 TH400, 425, 375 and 1968 to 1981 TH350, 375B (not 350C) APPLICATION: Tork Master 3000 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 performance torque converter. The Tork Master is an excellent all-around performance street converter. The best ‘value priced’ street converters available, Tork Master converters come with a new precision pump drive tube and all are pressure tested and fully balanced. The Tork Master torque converter is not recommended for big block or supercharged applications. New allow steel pump drive tube. Needle thrust bearing when factory equipped. New thrust washer between turbine and cover when required.

Product Features:

New Precision Pump Drive Tube
Pressure Tested
Fully Balanced
Needle Thrust Bearing
New Thrust Washer
Washer Between Turbine and Cover

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Torque Converter – Tork Master 2400 for GM 1965 to 1991 TH400, 425, 375 and 1968 to 1981 TH350, 375B (not 350C) APPLICATION: Tork Master 2400 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 performance torque converter. The Tork Master is an excellent all-around performance street converter. The best value priced street converters available, Tork Master converters come with a new precision pump drive tube and all are pressure tested and fully balanced. The Tork Master torque converter is not recommended for big block or supercharged applications. New alloy steel pump drive tube. Needle thrust bearing when factory equipped. New thrust washer between turbine and cover when required. Due to torque converter core availability, the actual converter size may vary but performance functionality will be as advertised.

Product Features:

New Precision Pump Drive Tube
Pressure Tested
Fully Balanced
Needle Thrust Bearing
New Thrust Washer

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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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$32.99

This Mr. Gasket Water Pump Bolt Set includes chrome plated grade 5 hex head fasteners to install the water pump on your small or big block Chevrolet with the long style water pump. Includes four 3/8 inch-16 x 2 inch bolts with four 3/8 inch AN washers. AN washers have no exposed shoulder which offers a professional appearance.

Product Features:

Chrome Plated
Grade 5
AN washers with no exposed shoulder for a professional appearance

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Dowel pins are precision machined and case hardened for accurate head alignment. Two per set. 5/16 inch x 5/8 inch

Product Features:

Precision Machined
Case Hardened
Give Accurate Alignment
2 Per Set

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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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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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Precision die cast, these water necks are first polished to a high luster, then chrome plated. Features an O-ring style seal to prevent water leaks. Comes with O-ring gasket and mounting bolts.

Product Features:

Complete with o-rings and mounting bolts
Features an o-ring style seal to prevent water leaks
Chrome plated
1/2″ NPT port can be used for various coolant temp related sensors or switches

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Spectre’s Chevrolet late model water neck offers the normal angled water neck and a 1/2 inch NPT threaded hole for a by-pass hose. This water neck has a chrome plated finish for a lasting look great and includes the bolts.

Product Features:

Fits Chevy engines
Includes a 1/2 inch NPT threaded hole for by-pass hose
Includes bolts
Chrome plated
Easy to install
O-ring/gasket not included

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Spectre’s Oldsmobile V8 water neck fits Oldsmobile 330, 350, 425 and 455 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 has an additional by-pass hose connection and includes the bolts.

Product Features:

Fits Oldsmobile 330, 350, 425 and 455 engines
Chrome plated
Bolts included
Designed for OEM fit
Easy to install
O-ring/gasket not included

Popular 1978 Buick Regal Performance Engines Categories

Performance Engine Coolant Thermostats

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Performance Engine Water Pumps

Performance Water Outlets

Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gaskets

Performance Engine Camshaft and Lifter Kits

Performance Engine Intake Manifold Gaskets

Performance Engine Timing Sets and Components

Performance Engine Valve Springs

Performance Engine Valve Cover Gasket Sets

Performance Engine Rocker Arms

Performance Engine Camshafts

Performance Engine Oil Pan Gaskets

Performance Intake Manifold Hardware

Performance Engine Main Bearing Gasket Sets

Performance Engine Cylinder Head Installation Kits

Performance Engine Timing Cover Gasket Sets

Performance Engine Push Rods

Performance Torque Converters

Performance Engine Valve Spring Retainer

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1978 Buick Regal. Maybe you just need a couple of Performance Engines. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 85 different Performance Engines in our inventory ranging from $14.99 to $825.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1978 Buick Regal running smoothly.

Performance Engines are only as good as their brand. We stock 7 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1978 Buick Regal. Mr. Gasket, Edelbrock, and FEL-PRO Performance are just some of the brands we stock. Search for brands you know or compare prices and reviews to help you decide!

We know you’ll find the perfect Performance Engines for your 1978 Buick Regal, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 318 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Action Plus Water Pumps with 3.7 stars and PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET with 1.0 stars.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Performance Engines to keep your 1978 Buick Regal rolling for years to come, look no further. Shop online and have your products shipped direct to your door, or pick up at the nearest Advance Auto Parts location today!

Performance Engines Brands To Make Your 1978 Buick Regal Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1978 Buick Regal demands trusted brand parts and products to keep it running. Many trusted brands of Performance Engines make up Advance Auto Parts’ inventory, and all are ready to help make your Regal the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Performance Engines brands and parts.

Popular B & M Performance Engines

We carry B & M parts in our stock across Performance Torque Converters categories, plus more. For a 1978 Buick Regal, our most popular B & M Performance Engines include:

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Tork Master 2400

Performance Torque Converters

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Tork Master 3000

Performance Torque Converters

Top 1978 Buick Regal Performance Engines from Mr. Gasket

Mr. Gasket products are another trusted brand when it comes to Performance Engines for your 1978 Buick Regal. Popular Mr. Gasket parts include:

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High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow

Performance Engine Coolant Thermostats

FAQs for 1978 Buick Regal Performance Engines

What are the most purchased Performance Engines for the 1978 Buick Regal?

Out of 85 Performance Engines for the 1978 Buick Regal, the most popular in our inventory are:

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Performer EPS Intake Manifold for 1955-86 Small-Block Chevy

Performance Intake Manifolds

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Cylinder Head Gasket: Multi-Layered Steel, Without Head Bolts

Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gaskets

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Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts

Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gaskets

What are the top-rated 1978 Buick Regal Performance Engines?

Top-rated Performance Engines for your 1978 Buick Regal based on customer reviews/ratings are:

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Action Plus Water Pumps

“I bought this item for my 1979 Camaro SBC for Street/Strip application. Water pump weighs 4 LBS less than factory, comes with its own cork gaskets. N”

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PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET

“This part is incorrectly listed as fitting a 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix. It’s not Advanced’s fault as EVERY shop and site has this part listed for that v”

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Action Plus Water Pumps

“The twisted neck comes to far up on the hub. For a 2 groove pulley it causes the pulley to hit the water pump. You will also need new bolts for the”

1978 Buick Regal Performance Engines

More 1978 Buick Regal Performance Engines

Essential 1978 Buick Regal Performance Engines

Edelbrock – Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16) (Part No.9730)

Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Head Gasket (Part No.5799G)

Edelbrock – Performer Small-Block Oldsmobile 350 EGR Intake Manifold (Part No.3711)

FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Timing Cover Gasket (Part No.2335)

Mr. Gasket – Intake Manifold Bolt Set – Chevrolet Small Block – Socket Head 3/8"-16 X 1" Bolts & Washers (Part No.956G)

Competition Cams – High Energy 212/212 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit (Part No.K51-230-3)

Edelbrock – Valve Cover Gasket Set for Chevrolet (Part No.7549)

Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Sure-Lock Rocker Arm Nuts (Part No.923G)

Edelbrock – Pushrod Set for S/B Chevy (Part No.9630)

Edelbrock – Sure Seat Valve Springs for S/B Chevy O.E Cast iron Cylinder Heads (Part No.5703)

Mr. Gasket – High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow (Part No.4364)

FEL-PRO Performance – PERFORMANCE REAR MAIN SEAL SET (Part No.2912)

Edelbrock – Performer-Link Adjustable True-Roller Timing Chain Set (Part No.7828)

Edelbrock – TIMING CHAIN (Part No.7844)

Competition Cams – Thumpr 226/241 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.42-600-5)

Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 224/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.42-223-4)

FEL-PRO Performance – Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 4 Piece Set (Part No.1357)

Edelbrock – Intake Manifold Gasket for 1958-1986 Small-Block Chevy (Part No.72018)

B & M – Tork Master 3000 (Part No.20402)

B & M – Tork Master 2400 (Part No.20404)

Weiand – Action Plus Water Pumps (Part No.9208P)

Mr. Gasket – Bolt Water Pump (Part No.4998)

Mr. Gasket – Cylinder Head Dowel Pins (Part No.4375)

FEL-PRO Performance – Oil Pan Gasket Set: High-Temperature Rubber-Coated Fiber, 5 Piece Set (Part No.1803)

FEL-PRO Performance – PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET (Part No.1818)

Mr. Gasket – Water Neck (Part No.2557)

Spectre – Water Neck; Chevy Late Model (Part No.4730)

Spectre – Water Neck; Olds (Part No.4733)

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