1978 Buick Skylark Performance and Racing Products

Essential 1978 Buick Skylark Performance and Racing Products

FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.1678)

Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set

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$26.49
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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Energy Suspension – Control Arm Bushing Set (Part No.3.3167R)

Control Arm Bushing Set

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$55.99
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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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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Accel – Custom Fit 300+ Race; Spark Plug Wire Set (Part No.7048)

Custom Fit 300+ Race; Spark Plug Wire Set

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$149.99
These ACCEL wire sets are custom tailored for race engines and their builders. The oversize 8.8 mm wire is rated for 600 degrees Fahrenheit and 60kV. Resists heat, chemicals and moisture. High density insulation eliminates arcing. Route over and under headers.

Product Features:
  • 300+Race- 8.8mm Black
  • For Race Engine Configurations
  • Stainless Steel Spark Plug Terminals
  • Suppression of EMI/RFI
  • 600 Degree Double Silicone Construction
  • Spiral Wound Copper/Nickel Alloy
  • Fully Reactive Ferrite Material
  • 150 Ohms Resistance
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Mr. Gasket – Alternator Bracket (Part No.4954)

Alternator Bracket

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$16.99
Dress up your engine. These brackets are made from heavy gauge steel, polished to a high luster, then chrome plated for lasting beauty, similar in design to OEM units, these brackets can be adapted to other engines.

Product Features:
  • Heavy gauge steel
  • Polished to high luster
  • Chrome plated for lasting beauty
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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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$59.99
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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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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Weiand – Team G; Water Pump Spacer Kit (Part No.8207)

Team G; Water Pump Spacer Kit

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$112.99
Use with a short water pump to convert to a long water pump.

Product Features:
  • Water Pump Spacer Kit
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Mallory – Distributor Cap (Part No.261)

Distributor Cap

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$44.99
Maximum electrical conductivity. Impact resistant. High dialectic strength. Prevents damage.

Product Features:
  • Maximum Electrical Conductivity
  • Impact Resistant
  • High Dielectric Strength
  • Prevents Damage
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Spectre – Pulley (Part No.4479)

Pulley

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$20.99
Spectre’s high quality crankshaft, alternator and engine pulley sets are designed to help dress up your engine compartment. All of our pulleys are designed to work in OE applications and with the OE style serpentine or v-belt configuration.

Product Features:
  • 69-’85 small block Chevrolet 265-400 with a long water pump
  • 2-1/8 In. bolt circle
  • Machined finish aluminum
  • Included bolts and alien wrench
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Spectre – Valve Cover (Part No.5218)

Valve Cover

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$44.99
Available in various sizes, heights, and finishes, Spectre offers a wide variety of high performance valve covers designed to easily replace your stock covers. Designed for 1958-1986 Chevrolet Small Block 265-400 engines, this valve cover features chrome-plated steel construction and a flamed design. Sold in pairs, this stock profile cover is baffled to provide optimum function. With show quality construction and a sealing edge designed for an ideal fit, our valve covers are engineered to look great for applications ranging from custom builds to replacing stock equipment.

Product Features:
  • Designed for 1958-1986 Chevrolet Small Block 265-400 engines
  • Baffled for breather system compatibility
  • Sold in pairs
  • Triple chrome-plated steel construction
  • Stock height
  • Features OEM style sealing edge
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MSD Ignition – Coil; Blaster 2; High Performance (Part No.8202)

Coil; Blaster 2; High Performance

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$71.99
If you are looking to upgrade your stock coil, or want to compliment the performance of your MSD blaster ignition, MSD 5, 6 or 7, the blaster coil line is the right choice. All of the blaster coils are designed for improved spark output. Special 100:1 windings are used to provide maximum build-up of voltage. These windings are held secure and kept cool in an oil filled metal canister. The tower assembly is molded of durable alkyd material due to its high dielectric characteristics while wide spaced brass primary terminals prevent the possibility of spark. There are several versions of the blaster coil available. All of them have the same internal specifications, but have different housings or components. Each blaster coil can be used with a stock ignition, blaster ignition, MSD 5, 6 or 7 ignition control. Most late model vehicles with electronic ignitions do not require a ballast resistor, check your ignition and manufacturers specifications to determine if a ballast is required in your application.

Product Features:
  • Improved output coil for electronic ignitions
  • Works w/Blaster Ignition Or MSD 5/6/7 Series
  • Ballast Resistor Required If Used w/Stock Points Ignition
  • Alkyd tower w/high dielectric properties lessens carbon tracking
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Energy Suspension – Leaf Spring Bushing Set (Part No.3.2103R)

Leaf Spring Bushing Set

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$90.99
Adds a dramatic amount of performance and durability to any vehicle, cars, trucks and SUVs. Helps the vehicle be in control – when maneuvering through turns, during standing start accelerations, braking, even over bumps and berms. Made of Energy’s Hyper-Flex performance polyurethane which lasts 5 -10 times longer than conventional rubber components.

Product Features:
  • Made of Superior Hyper-Flex+ Material
  • Adds Dramatic Amount of Performance/Durability
  • Helps Vehicle Be in Control
  • Allows the Suspension to Function Properly
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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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Mr. Gasket – Breather/Oil Filler Cap (Part No.9810)

Breather/Oil Filler Cap

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$11.99
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:
  • Chrome plated steel
  • Internally baffled with filter
  • Fits valve covers with 122 in. opening
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K&N – Premium Oil Filter: Ideal for Synthetic & Conventional Oil, Protects Your Engine (Part No.HP-2002)

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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Energy Suspension – Control Arm Bump Stop Set (Part No.3.9102R)

Control Arm Bump Stop Set

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$14.99
Energy Suspension performance bump stops help cushion a collapsing suspension, preventing bottoming-out and expensive vehicle damage. Hyper-Flex performance polyurethane bump stops for control arms, traction bars, leaf springs, etc. are guaranteed to last longer and operate more efficiently than original rubber stops. The smaller, general purpose bullet shaped snubber is ideal for control arms. the low profile button head is for use when clearance is limited. Our large competition race style bump stops smooth out compression better and have a large reinforced metal plate welded to the mounting plate and molded-in. Each style is specially designed for a perfect and custom fit and each style has it’s own durometer, hardness, characteristics. Energy’s wide selection of bump stops are available in red or black color.

Product Features:
  • Made of Superior Hyper-Flex+ Material
  • Helps Prevent Damage to Control Arm
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Spectre – Engine Dress Steel Up Kit (Part No.5404)

Engine Dress Steel Up Kit

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$139.99
Spectre’s chrome engine kits are designed to give the top of your engine an amazing look in one neat package. This chrome engine kit includes chrome valve covers, chrome valve cover bolts, a chrome dip stick and a chrome plated timing cover.

Product Features:
  • Chrome valve covers
  • Chrome valve cover bolts
  • Chrome dip stick and tube
  • Chrome timing cover
  • Dresses up the engine
  • Triple plated chrome
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Edelbrock – Sure Seat; Valve Spring (Part No.5902)

Sure Seat; Valve Spring

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$51.99
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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Energy Suspension – Transmission Mount (Part No.3.1108G)

Transmission Mount

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$41.99
A true performance application component for cars, trucks, hot rods, racing/competition, yet popularly used for street vehicles when more horsepower is added. Soft running enough to absorb vibrations for street use yet rugged for racing use. Helps control torque on high performance vehicles. Maintains proper drive shaft angle to help prevent early wear and unexpected power train damage. Replaces the original, short lived and typically too-soft rubber mounts and outdates those hard-running metal transmission mounts. Resistant to under vehicle fluid oils, coolants and road contaminants. Made of Energy’s Hyper-Flex performance polyurethane and heavy duty hardware – for added durability.

Product Features:
  • Unique Safety Interlock Design
  • Impervious to Vehicle Oils and Chemicals
  • Strong Enough Too Handle High Performance
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Edelbrock – Nitrous Performer EFI Wet System (Part No.71820)

Nitrous Performer EFI Wet System

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$730.99


Product Features:
  • Best Way To Get A Major Power Increase
  • Power Increases From 50-70 HP
  • Work With Stock ECU
  • Simple Installation
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Mr. Gasket – Exhaust Gasket Set (Part No.150B)

Exhaust Gasket Set

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$19.99
Mr. Gasket has three types of exhaust gaskets–standard, Ultra Seal, and Copperseal. Use the standard for a stock rebuild and the Ultra or Copperseal for extra blowout protection.

Product Features:
  • High-temperature exhaust material
  • Withstands extreme exhaust heat
  • Provides excellent sealing and durability
  • Superior tensile strength
  • Resists deteriorating
  • Provides excellent torque retention
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Edelbrock – Performer; Cylinder Head (Part No.60659)

Performer; Cylinder Head

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$587.99


Product Features:
  • 50-State Street Legal Aluminum Cylinder Head
  • Out-of-the-Box Bolt-On Performance
  • 70cc Combustion Chambers Improve Performance
  • Retain Stock Compression Ratio
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FEL-PRO Performance – Oil Pan Gasket Set: High-Temperature Rubber-Coated Fiber, 5 Piece Set (Part No.1803)

Oil Pan Gasket Set: High-Temperature Rubber-Coated Fiber, 5 Piece Set

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$26.49
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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Earls Performance Product – Brake Bleeder Screws (Part No.280029ERL)

Brake Bleeder Screws

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$36.99
Brake Bleeder Screws

Mr. Gasket – Fuel Pump Block-Off Plate (Part No.1515)

Fuel Pump Block-Off Plate

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$13.99
The block-off plates are precision cut to cover stock fuel pump openings. Gasket included. Available in chrome plated or polished aluminum finish.

Product Features:
  • Chrome plated steel
  • Comes with gasket
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Mr. Gasket – Timing Cover Seal (Part No.18)

Timing Cover Seal

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$16.99
Mr. Gasket manufactures a variety of performance parts and accessories, including carburetor and fuel accessories, cooling system accessories, engine components, fasteners, gaskets, and suspension and drive line components. Besides gaskets and fasteners, the Mr. Gasket brand provides a variety of performance and racing products for all parts of your vehicle including: carburetor and fuel accessories, chrome-plated accessories, cooling system accessories, engine components, ignition and electrical accessories, shifter accessories, specialty tools and suspension and driveline components. Mr .Gasket also includes Ultra-Seal gaskets and fasteners.

Product Features:
  • Nitrile rubber and high density cork
  • Will not shrink or stick
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Mr. Gasket – Throttle Cable Bracket (Part No.9885)

Throttle Cable Bracket

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$14.99
The throttle cable bracket is designed for small block Chevy engines thru 1979 and is to be used in conjunction with the kick down cable Pn9886 for the Turbo 350 transmission. The throttle cable bracket mounts on the intake manifold and will hold cables with round or square mounts. It has a 2 inch adjustable range and is finished off in a beautiful chrome plating.

Product Features:
  • 2 in. adjustable range
  • Includes necessary hardware
  • Chrome plated
  • Individually packaged
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1978 Buick Skylark Performance and Racing Products

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Popular B & M Performance and Racing Products

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Distributor Cap And Rotor Kit
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Transmission Mount
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Ultra Seal; Valve Cover Gasket Set
Performance Engine Valve Cover Gasket Sets

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Top-rated Performance and Racing Products for your 1978 Buick Skylark based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Differential Ring And Pinion
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Differential Ring And Pinion
“Good product good price”
Exhaust Gasket Set
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Exhaust Gasket Set
“Put new headers on motor”
Mechanical Fuel Pump
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Mechanical Fuel Pump
“Used it in my 1930 hot rod.”