1978 Chevrolet Corvette Engine Parts

Essential 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Engine Parts

Mr. Gasket – Engine Dress-Up Kit (Part No.9834BP)

Engine Dress-Up Kit

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$125.99
This is the ideal starter kit for customizing engines and enhancing the appearance of the engine compartment. The kit includes valve cover caps with hold down bolts, oil filler cap, master cylinder cover cap, power steering cap cover and air cleaner lid.

Product Features:
  • Ideal starter kit
  • Enhances appearance
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Spartan – Engine Cylinder Head; Chev 454 72-76 Cyl Head (Part No.2C43)

Engine Cylinder Head; Chev 454 72-76 Cyl Head

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$386.99
Remanufactured Cylinder Heads are complete rebuild & include new valve stem seals, soft plugs & verified camshafts. All threads are checked and repaired if necessary. Cylinder Heads are packaged in heavy plastic to protect the unit.

Product Features:
  • All cylinder heads are both vacuum and pressure tested to verify valve seating, & integrity of water passages.
  • All cylinder heads are packaged in environmentally safe and recyclable containers that are the perfect size for returning your original core
  • All threads and machined surfaces are and repaired with technology that exceeds the original metal
  • Non-sealing iron surfaces painted to prevent oxidization
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Edelbrock – Sure Seat Valve Springs for S/B Chevy O.E Cast iron Cylinder Heads (Part No.5703)

Sure Seat Valve Springs for S/B Chevy O.E Cast iron Cylinder Heads

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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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Cloyes Performance – High Performance Timing Set (Part No.9-3610TX9)

High Performance Timing Set

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$176.99
Billet Crankshaft Sprocket Has Nine Keyways for +/- 8 Degrees Adjustability. Both Billet Steel Sprockets are Heat Treated for Durability. TRUE Roller 0.250″ Roller Diameter Chain for Reduced Friction. Includes Captured Needle Camshaft Sprocket Thrust Bearing to Minimize Block Thrust Surface Friction. 3-Piece Sets Hand-Matched to Qualify the Correct Center Distance and Minimize Runout.

Product Features:
  • The complete kits, which meet or exceed OEM performance requirements, ensure a quiet and maintenance-free experience
  • Cloyes parts are CAD designed and manufactured using premium materials. Each part is extensively tested and measured for function, fitment, and durability to ensure optimal performance
  • Cloyes Timing Kits may include camshaft sprockets, crankshaft sprockets, timing chains, tensioners, and guides
  • Refer to our online catalog for detailed application-specific information
  • Keep your engine’s valve train in perfect time with Cloyes, the world leader in timing drive systems.
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Energy Suspension – Motor and Transmission Mount (Part No.3.1133R)

Motor and Transmission Mount

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$239.99
Product Features:
  • Re-Engineered to Handle High Horsepower
  • Outlasts Rubber
  • Virtually Indestructible
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Cloyes Gear – Engine Timing Camshaft Sprocket (Part No.S742T)

Engine Timing Camshaft Sprocket

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$83.99
Along with the timing chain, tensioners, and guides, sprockets are an integral component within the timing system. Timing gears and sprockets are available as part of complete timing kits as well as for individual purchase and installation

Product Features:
  • Featuring precision-tooled or machined tooth form and precision-machined bore for true fit, timing chain sprockets offer reliability and dependability for engine rebuilds and typical replacement jobs
  • Recommended that the chain tensioner(s), sprocket(s), and guide(s) also be replaced when the chain is replaced, as these components play a vital role in system stability and accurate timing
  • CAD designed and manufactured using premium materials
  • Each part is extensively tested and measured for function, fitment, and durability to ensure optimal performance
  • Refer to our online catalog for detailed application-specific information
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Melling Select Performnce – High Performance Replacement Bolt On Oil Pump Screen (Part No.12566)

High Performance Replacement Bolt On Oil Pump Screen

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$67.99
A new Melling high performance pick-up tube/oil screen assembly provides the lubrication oil as well as protection for your oil pump from materials that find their way into the engine oil supply system. Contaminates enter your oil system via engine wear, extended time between oil changes and other internal engine sources. These contaminates can interfere with the proper oil flow and pressure spring functions resulting in engine damage and/or failure. Melling suggests that a new properly installed high performance oil pump pick-up tube/screen be a part of every oil pump installation when a higher quality oil pump screen is required. Melling high performance oil pump pick-up tubes/screens are manufactured with stronger welds and in some cases designed with additional reinforced mountings, include mounting bolts and are supplied with protective coatings.

Product Features:
  • Manufactured from high quality durable materials for long wear
  • Precision engineered for maximum fit and function
  • Designed for long-life and worry-free performance
  • Includes additional support mounting bracket for high performance applications
  • Phosphate coated for rust protection
  • Includes screen mounting gasket and hex head wrench
  • Exceeds original equipment specifications
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Mr. Gasket – Billet Style Aluminum Crankshaft Pulley (Part No.5317)

Billet Style Aluminum Crankshaft Pulley

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$92.99
Double groove, crankshaft pulley, LWP, 1969-85. The pulley has been heat treated for strength and has an attractive satin finish. It is manufactured from machined aluminum to give your engine a hi-tech look.

Product Features:
  • Machined aluminum
  • Heat treated
  • Attractive satin finish
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Felpro – Gasket Kit (Part No.260-1009T)

Gasket Kit

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$151.99
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
  • Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
  • Includes all parts needed to complete the repair
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Dorman – Rubber Expansion Plug 2 In. – Size Range 2 In. – 2-1/8 In. (sold by each) (Part No.570-014)

Rubber Expansion Plug 2 In. - Size Range 2 In. - 2-1/8 In. (sold by each)

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$5.49
This engine expansion plug is designed to match the fit and function of the original part on specified vehicles. Made of quality materials, it is engineered for reliable performance.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this engine expansion plug matches the fit and function of the factory part on specified years, makes and models
  • Ideal solution – this plug is a reliable replacement for an original part that is missing or has failed due to fatigue
  • Durable construction – this part is made from quality materials to ensure reliable performance and long service life
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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Dorman – Connecting Rod Nuts, Type 2, 3/8-24 X 9/16 In., Ford (sold by each) (Part No.635-002)

Connecting Rod Nuts, Type 2, 3/8-24 X 9/16 In., Ford (sold by each)

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$1.29
This engine connecting rod nut is designed to match the fit and function of the original part on specified vehicles. Made of quality materials, it is engineered for reliable performance.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this engine connecting rod nut matches the fit and function of the factory part on specified years, makes and models
  • Ideal solution – this nut is a reliable replacement for an original part that is missing or has failed due to fatigue
  • Durable construction – this part is made from quality materials to ensure reliable performance and long service life
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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Sealed Power – Engine Connecting Rod Bearing Set (Part No.8-3190A 40)

Engine Connecting Rod Bearing Set

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$40.49
Sealed Power« parts provide innovative designs, use leading edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.

Product Features:
  • A-Series bi-metal aluminum alloy
  • Greater seizure resistance than tri-metal material
  • Dramatically reduces or eliminates bearing wear
  • Made with silicon to provide greater surface hardness
  • Silicon particles help polish crankshaft journal to further reduce wear during operation
  • Utilizes ISO & QS certified manufacturing
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Sealed Power – Engine Valve Spring Retainer Keeper (Part No.VK-291)

Engine Valve Spring Retainer Keeper

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$0.65
Sealed Power« parts provide innovative designs, use leading edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.
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National – Engine Harmonic Balancer Kit (Part No.5000)

Engine Harmonic Balancer Kit

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$28.99
National has built a reputation as one of the most respected names in the industry. We have offered premium sealing solutions for more than 75 years. Our design team keeps pace with the industry and provides advanced solutions for today’s vehicles.

Product Features:
  • Includes timing cover seal and harmonic balancer sleeve
  • Solves the oil leaking around timing cover seal
  • Made of stainless steel
  • Takes up gaps caused by worn-out harmonic balancer shafts
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Mr. Gasket – Woodruff Key (Part No.984G)

Woodruff Key

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$25.99
The offset cam and crankshaft key helps increase torque and horsepower.

Product Features:
  • Increases low-end torque
  • Increases mid-range horsepower
  • Reduces low-end torque
  • Increases top-end horsepower
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Sealed Power – Engine Camshaft Bearing Set (Part No.1888M)

Engine Camshaft Bearing Set

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$31.49
Sealed Power® parts provide innovative designs, use leading edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.

Product Features:
  • Steel-backed Babbitt lining material
  • Used in automotive and high-performance
  • Babbitt is designed to perform under extreme loads w/o damaging other engine parts
  • Babbitt is more environmentally friendly than other material
  • ISO & QS certified manufacturing
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Melling – Stock Replacement Oil Pump Screen (Part No.254S)

Stock Replacement Oil Pump Screen

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$19.99
A new Melling pick-up tube/oil screen assembly provides the lubrication oil as well as protection for your oil pump from materials that find their way into the engine oil supply system. Contaminates enter your oil system via engine ware, extended time between oil changes and other internal engine sources. These contaminates can interfere with the proper oil flow and pressure spring functions resulting in engine damage and/or failure. Melling suggests that a new properly installed oil pump pick-up tube/screen be a part of every oil pump installation. Several Melling oil pump applications are offered with an oil screen included.

Product Features:
  • Manufactured from high quality durable materials for long wear
  • Precision engineering protects the engine from dirt and contaminants
  • Designed for long-life and worry-free performance
  • Meets or exceeds original equipment specifications
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Melling – Stock Replacement Type Oil Pump Repair Kit (Part No.K-77)

Stock Replacement Type Oil Pump Repair Kit

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$42.99
Melling oil pump repair kits are provided to supply the parts needed to rebuild a specific individual oil pump. Melling kits include all the required parts needed for a quality oil pump rebuild. Although Melling recommends the installation of a new oil pump, Melling oil pump repair kits are the preferred choice when a rebuilder has the desire to reuse the original oil pump casting or front timing cover.

Product Features:
  • Includes components needed to rebuild a worn oil pump providing an alternative to purchasing a new oil pump
  • Components are manufactured from high quality materials for durable wear
  • Components are precision engineered for optimum fit and function
  • Designed for long-life and worry-free performance
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Felpro – Engine Valve Stem Oil Seal Set (Part No.SS 5112)

Engine Valve Stem Oil Seal Set

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$15.49
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • RIGHT TYPE — Valve stem seals designs are application-specific for the repair occasion using either deflector (umbrella) seals, O-ring style or positive seals
  • QUALITY MATERIALS — Each valve stem seal features materials based on the specific application for your vehicle repair
  • ENGINEERING EXPERTISE — Parts are reviewed, validated and approved by Fel-Pro engineers through rigorous research, development and testing
  • INSTALLATION AID — Installation tool included to protect inner lip of seal from damage during seal installation
  • COVERAGE — Available for domestic and foreign nameplate vehicles
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Sealed Power – Engine Piston (Part No.WH423DCP 40)

Engine Piston

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$19.49
Sealed Power® parts provide innovative designs, use leading edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.

Product Features:
  • Hypereutectic
  • Made w/exclusive FM425 material for excellent strength & scuff resistance – allows tighter bore and improves sealing for less blow-by
  • Sophisticated “barrel” profiles help optimize oil wedge between skirt and wall.
  • Piston skirts protected by next-gen DUROSHIELD« coating.
  • TAC┐ ring groove geometry
  • Weight matched to +/- 2 grams.
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Dorman – Gm Brass Expansion Plug Kit, 15 Expansion Plugs, 5 Pipe Plugs (Part No.567-001)

Gm Brass Expansion Plug Kit, 15 Expansion Plugs, 5 Pipe Plugs

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$20.29
The plugs in this engine expansion plug kit are designed to match the original parts on specified vehicles. Made of quality materials, this kit components are engineered for reliable performance and durability.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – the components in this engine expansion plug kit are designed to match the original plugs on specified years, makes and models
  • Ideal solution – this kit is a reliable replacement for original plugs that have failed due to wear
  • Durable construction – this kit is made from quality components to ensure reliable performance and a long service life
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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Sealed Power – Rocker Arm Assembly (Part No.R-1024R)

Rocker Arm Assembly

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$11.99
Speed-Pro delivers the power you need and the value and quality that you deserve. Whether you are running at the track, chasing trophies on the strip, or just cruising down the road, count on Speed-Pro to provide the best value in HP engine components

Product Features:
  • Superior ratio accuracy
  • Significant horsepower gains possible
  • Anodized for corrosion resistance & professional appearance
  • Rocker body precision machined from solid extruded aluminum bar
  • Aluminum roller rocker (ideal for racing & high output street driven vehicles)
  • Hardened & precision machined steel roller tip on high strength steel axle (minimizes guide friction)
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Sealed Power – Engine Valve Lifter (Part No.AT-992)

Engine Valve Lifter

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$8.49
Speed-Pro delivers the power you need and the value and quality that you deserve. Whether you are running at the track, chasing trophies on the strip, or just cruising down the road, count on Speed-Pro to provide the best value in HP engine components

Product Features:
  • Retro-fit performance
  • High-strength steel retainer (precisely limits plunger travel to perform at high rpm)
  • Eliminates frequent lash adjustments
  • Significant friction reduction substantially increases horsepower and fuel economy
  • Delivers quieter engine operation
  • Application-specific design for perfect fit and correct operation
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Felpro – Engine Gasket Set (Part No.FS 7619 B-3)

Engine Gasket Set

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$71.99
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • Full Sets contain all the gaskets and seals necessary for a complete engine overhaul
  • Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
  • Engineered for the sealing repair environment
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
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Felpro – Engine Timing Cover Gasket Set (Part No.TCS 45060)

Engine Timing Cover Gasket Set

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$25.99
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • Timing cover set includes gaskets and seals necessary for timing chain/belt replacement job
  • Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
  • Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
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Mr. Gasket – Complete Engine Bolt Kit (Part No.5001)

Complete Engine Bolt Kit

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$164.99
Chrome plated hex-head. Includes intake and timing cover, oil pan, fuel pump, water neck, long water pump and headers.

Product Features:
  • Includes an type washers
  • Professional appearance
  • Ideal for street rods/machines
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Edelbrock – Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16) (Part No.9730)

Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16)

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$99.99
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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Cloyes Performance – Engine Camshaft Thrust Washer (Part No.9-203)

Engine Camshaft Thrust Washer

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$13.99
Heat Treated Steel Bearing Race Material. Must Machine Cam Sprocket or Engiine Block .030″ to Ensure Proper Chain Alignment. Prevents Wear On Engine Block. Can be Used to Repair a Damaged Engine Block Thrust Surface.

Product Features:
  • Heat Treated Steel Bearing Race Material
  • Must Machine Cam Sprocket or Engine Block .030″ to Ensure Proper Chain Alignment
  • Prevents Wear On Engine Block
  • Can be Used to Repair a Damaged Engine Block Thrust Surface.
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Popular 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Engine Parts Categories

1978 Chevrolet Corvette Engine Parts

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FAQs for 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Engine Parts

What are the most purchased Engine Parts for the 1978 Chevrolet Corvette?

Out of 349 Engine Parts for the 1978 Chevrolet Corvette, the most popular in our inventory are:
Engine Valve Lifter
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Engine Valve Lifter
Engine Valve Lifters
Engine Push Rod
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Engine Push Rod
Push Rods
TIMING COVER GASKET SET
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TIMING COVER GASKET SET
Timing Cover Gasket Sets

What are the top-rated 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Engine Parts?

Top-rated Engine Parts for your 1978 Chevrolet Corvette based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Engine Long Block; Chev 350 64-85 H.P. Mid-Drss
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Engine Long Block; Chev 350 64-85 H.P. Mid-Drss
“Brakes are quiet and have not left dust.”
Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set
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Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set
“Good product.”
Harmonic Balancer Assembly
from $72.99
(17)
Harmonic Balancer Assembly
“good”