1978 Buick Skyhawk Performance and Racing Products

Essential 1978 Buick Skyhawk Performance and Racing Products

Accel – Super DIS Coil (Part No.140017)

Super DIS Coil

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ACCEL offers the only true high-performance. AC Delco style DIS coil. Advanced bobbin technology, specialized magnetic steel core and optimum windings result in higher energy and voltage outputs plus arc duration. Direct bolt and plug in installation.

Product Features:
  • 10-15% More Energy
  • Direct Plug In Replacement Direct OE Fit
  • Advanced Bobbin Technology
  • Highly Specialized Silicone Magnetic Steel Cores
  • Standard Motor Products SMP Dr-39
  • MSD 8224
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MSD Ignition – Coil; GM External HEI Coil; High Performance (Part No.8226)

Coil; GM External HEI Coil; High Performance

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Top off your GM ignition system with these great new replacement coils. The GM coils have MSD performance in factory style housings. MSD designed these coils by combining our blaster coil experience with e-core coil efficiency. Each coil has a unique turns ratio plus there is lower primary resistance than the stock coil. This all amounts to a bolt-in replacement coil that produces more output voltage. The coils will work with stock ignition systems as well as MSD equipped cars and trucks. Installation tip: If you plan to install an MSD ignition with your GM dual connector coil, use PN 8876 harness for a direct plug-in installation.

Product Features:
  • Direct performance replacement for GM dual connector coil
  • 100:1 Turns Ratio
  • Lower Primary Resistance Produces High Voltage Output
  • Works w/Stock Ignition As Well As MSD Ignitions
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FEL-PRO Performance – PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET (Part No.1800)

PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET 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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Edelbrock – Performer Buick 3.8L, 4.1L V6 Intake Manifold (Part No.5486)

Performer Buick 3.8L, 4.1L V6 Intake Manifold

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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
  • Not for C-3 and C-4 Electronic Fuel Mngmt Systems
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Edelbrock – Signature Series Valve Covers: Buick 3.8L & 4.1L V6 1977 & Later, Chrome Steel (Part No.4486)

Signature Series Valve Covers: Buick 3.8L & 4.1L V6 1977 & Later, Chrome Steel

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The Edelbrock #4486 Signature Series Valve Covers are designed for Buick 3.8L & 4.1L V6 ’77 & later applications. Engineered for function and styled for great looks, Signature Series valve covers have stock-style breather baffles that prevent oil passage to the PCV valve. These quality valve covers accept all emissions equipment, including PCV valve holes. Rubber grommets for the breather and PCV valve holes are included. Matching breathers sold separately.

Product Features:
  • Buick 3.8L & 4.1L V6 1977 & Later
  • Short
  • Chrome Steel
  • Set Of Two
  • Rubber Grommets For Breather
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FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.1600)

Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set

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

Product Features:
  • Blue Stripe performance cork-rubber gaskets use cork particles evenly distributed throughout a rubber binder resulting in a compressible gasket without leak paths.
  • Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.
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Earls Performance Product – Brake Bleeder Screws (Part No.280029ERL)

Brake Bleeder Screws

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Brake Bleeder Screws

Mr. Gasket – Oil Pan Bolt Kit (Part No.6088)

Oil Pan Bolt Kit

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Oil Pan Bolt Kit

FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit (Part No.2903)

Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit

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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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FEL-PRO Performance – PERFORMANCE REAR MAIN SEAL SET (Part No.2904)

PERFORMANCE REAR MAIN SEAL SET

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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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B & M – Automatic Shifter, Unimatic Shifter (Part No.80775)

Automatic Shifter, Unimatic Shifter

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The B&M Unimatic is an ideal replacement for column shift vehicles, includes neutral safety switch, 5 foot cable and a boot and plate.

Product Features:
  • Ideal As Column Shift Replacement
  • Includes Neutral Safety Switch
  • Includes Black T-Handle
  • Backup Light Not Available
  • Includes 5 ft. Cable and Hardware
  • Includes Boot and Plate
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B & M – Automatic Shifter, Light Truck Megashifter (Part No.80680)

Automatic Shifter, Light Truck Megashifter

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The B&M Megashifter has it all, form, function and classic style. This all adds up to bring you a quality shifter that’s been one of the most popular automatic shifters of all time. The light truck Megashifter is better suited for truck and bench seat applications with its overall height of 14.85-inches tall (2.25-inches taller than #80690 Megashifter.) The positive ratcheting action won’t allow you to over-shift and miss a gear at that critical moment, along with the reverse lockout feature meets NHRA/IHRA safety rules for those weekend grudge races at the track, while the look and feel of the T-handle and accordion style shift boot really shows off its racing heritage. Other features include a black console that you can trim to match the contour of your vehicle’s floor, 5-foot long shifter cable, cable brackets, transmission shift levers, chrome plated top plate with lighted gear indicator and everything needed for an easy at home installation. An optional T-handle with a 12-volt button is available separately for actuating a trans-brake, nitrous oxide or other accessories for the hard-core performance enthusiast. This shifter fits most popular Chrysler, Ford and GM 3 and 4-speed automatic transmissions. Note: AOD transmissions require optional kit #40496, GM 4L60E through 4L85E transmissions with PRNDL switch will require optional kit #70499. Overall Dimensions – 14.9L x 6.4W x 14.8H

Product Features:
  • Universal Floor Mount Application
  • Cable Operated
  • Quick Installation
  • Accurate Shifting
  • NHRA/IHRA Reverse Lockout Meets Requirements
  • Use w/Reverse Pattern Valve Body
  • Includes Neutral Safety Switch
  • Includes Backup Light Switch
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B & M – Automatic Shifter, Megashifter-Right Hand Drive (Part No.80685)

Automatic Shifter, Megashifter-Right Hand Drive

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The B&M Megashifter has it all, form, function and classic style. This all adds up to bring you a quality shifter that’s been one of the most popular automatic shifters of all time. The light truck Megashifter is better suited for truck and bench seat app

Product Features:
  • Universal Floor Mount Application
  • Cable Operated
  • Quick Installation
  • Accurate Shifting
  • NHRA/IHRA Reverse Lockout Meets Requirements
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Hurst – Automatic Shifter, Quarter Stick Powerglide (Part No.3160001)

Automatic Shifter, Quarter Stick Powerglide

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The Hurst Quarter Stick is designed for 2 and 3 speed applications. Its precision gate style mechanism ensures a positive feel. It features, a neutral safety switch, NHRA approved reverse lockout, and a brushed aluminum cover.

Product Features:
  • Forward and Reverse Shift Patterns
  • Chrome Plated Trigger for Detent Activity
  • Factory Neutral Safety Switch
  • Compact And Lightweight
  • Roller Detent with Shifter Pattern
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B & M – Holeshot 3600 (Part No.20425)

Holeshot 3600

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HoleShot 3600 for GM 1965 to 1991 TH400, 425, 375 and 1968 to 1981 TH350, 375B (not 350C) APPLICATION: HoleShot 3600 for GM 1965 to 1991 TH400, 425, 375 and 1968 to 1981 TH350, 375B (not 350C) A higher than stock stall speed as delivered by the Holeshot converter will provide several advantages and benefits in vehicles with modified engines. Many modifications, particularly big cams, tend to reduce low end power and torque. The high stall converter allows the engine to launch the car at higher rpm where more torque is available. The Holeshot is generally a very good choice for the typical street machine that is looking for better launch capability and more strength. Street rods with modified engines will also benefit from a Holeshot converter. If your vehicle is equipped with a plate type nitrous system, you will need a Nitrous Holeshot!! Stall speed listings are based on engines producing 230lb. ft. of torque at 2,500 rpm. More torque at 2,500 rpm will give you more stall speed, less torque at 2,500 rpm will give you less stall speed than the stall speed ratings indicated. Furnace brazed impeller. New precision steel alloy pump drive tube. New heavy duty needle bearing between stator and impeller (not a thrust washer). Needle bearing between stator and turbine. Furnace brazed turbine. Dual pattern drive lugs on some GM Holeshots. New turbine hub. New springs and rollers in stator.

Product Features:
  • Furnace Brazed Impeller
  • Steel Alloy Pump Drive Tube
  • Heavy Duty Needle Bearing
  • Between Stator and Turbine
  • Furnace Brazed Turbine
  • Dual Pattern Drive Lugs
  • New Turbine Hub
  • New Springs/Rollers In Stator
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B & M – Traveler Converter (Part No.30423)

Traveler Converter

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Torque Converter – Traveler Converter (SUV and Light Truck) for GM 1968 to 1981 TH350, TH375B APPLICATION: GM 1968 to 1981 TH350, TH375B (6) (will not fit TH-350C) Provides slightly higher stall speed than stock to improve pulling power at low speeds. New

Product Features:
  • Ideal For Motor Homes
  • Ideal For Towing Applications
  • Precision Pump Drive Tube
  • Heavy Duty Needle Bearings
  • Furnace Brazed
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B & M – Torque Converter, Nitrous Holeshot 3600 (Part No.20482)

Torque Converter, Nitrous Holeshot 3600

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Nitrous Holeshot Converters are Built with the same features as the other B&M Holeshots, with the addition of anti-balloon plates. The anti-balloon plates will allow these converters to stand up to the instant horsepower nitrous delivers.

Product Features:
  • 3400-3800 RPM
  • Small And Big Blocks
  • Serious Performance
  • Furnace Brazed
  • Fully Balanced
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Spectre – Aluminum Flywheel Dust Shield (Part No.5462)

Aluminum Flywheel Dust Shield

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Spectre’s transmission cover for Chevy and GM TH350 transmissions is a great looking cover to help protect your flex plate while on the road. This cover is designed to fit GM and Chevy engines that have the starter on the passenger side. It has a 3-7/8 inch start slot to accommodate the majority of starters. This cover will not work on Pontiac or Oldsmobile engines.

Product Features:
  • Polished aluminum
  • For GM TH350 transmissions
  • For Chevy and GM engines with the starter on the passenger side
  • Has a 3-7/8 inch starter slot
  • Does not fit Pontiac or Oldsmobile engines
  • Easy to install with no special tools or skills required
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FEL-PRO Performance – Performance Cylinder Head Gasket (Part No.1026)

Performance Cylinder Head Gasket

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

Product Features:
  • Fel-Pro® Performance head gaskets accommodate the high cylinder pressures and cylinder head movement associated with performance engines.
  • Inserted within a stainless steel armor surrounding each cylinder, wire ring design provides highly concentrated sealing around the combustion chamber.
  • Raises combustion sealing force to roughly three times that of standard head gaskets.
  • Steel wire rings for the greatest combustion seal strength.
  • Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.
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FEL-PRO Performance – Cylinder Head Gasket: Multi-Layered Steel, Without Head Bolts (Part No.1000)

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

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

Product Features:
  • Fel-Pro Performance head gaskets accommodate the high cylinder pressures and cylinder head movement associated with performance engines.
  • Inserted within a stainless steel armor surrounding each cylinder, wire ring design provides highly concentrated sealing around the combustion chamber.
  • Raises combustion sealing force to roughly three times that of standard head gaskets.
  • Steel wire rings for the greatest combustion seal strength.
  • Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.
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B & M – Shift Improver Kit For 68-81 TH-350 Transmission (Part No.30262)

Shift Improver Kit For 68-81 TH-350 Transmission

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HEAVY DUTY-Firm positive shifts without loss of driver comfort for improved performance in all street vehicles. STREET/STRIP-Positive shifts for high performance street use or for competitive events. Hardest, quickest possible shift.

Product Features:
  • Provides Crisp Shifts
  • On Any Stock Automatic Transmission
  • Eliminates Soft/Sluggish Shift
  • Eliminates Shift Overlap
  • Eliminate Clutch and Band Wear
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1978 Buick Skyhawk Performance and Racing Products

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Popular Edelbrock Performance and Racing Products

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What are the most purchased Performance and Racing Products for the 1978 Buick Skyhawk?

Out of 25 Performance and Racing Products for the 1978 Buick Skyhawk, the most popular in our inventory are:
PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET
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What are the top-rated 1978 Buick Skyhawk Performance and Racing Products?

Top-rated Performance and Racing Products for your 1978 Buick Skyhawk based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Super Coil
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“I installed this Accel Supercoil, 1st time using one, along with a full tune up and I am impressed. Installed in a 94 caddy 4.9 v8. This car has never”