1978 Dodge D400 Performance Engines

Essential 1978 Dodge D400 Performance Engines

Mr. Gasket – Oil Pan Gasket (Part No.397)

Oil Pan Gasket

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$35.99
Manufactured from high-density cork and rubber blend gasket material. Provides excellent sealing and durability. Complete with molded rubber front/rear oil pan seals where applicable. For OE replacement and high performance street.

Product Features:
  • One-piece design
  • Eliminates potential leaks
  • Prevents over tightening
  • Prevents torque loss
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Mr. Gasket – Oil Pan Gasket (Part No.394)

Oil Pan Gasket

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$28.99
Manufactured from high-density cork and rubber blend gasket material. Provides excellent sealing and durability. Complete with molded rubber front/rear oil pan seals where applicable. For OE replacement and high performance street.

Product Features:
  • One-piece design
  • Eliminates potential leaks
  • Prevents over tightening
  • Prevents torque loss
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B & M – Torque Converter, Holeshot 2400 (Part No.10415)

Torque Converter, Holeshot 2400

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$498.99
The Holeshot Converter is a very good choice for the typical street machine that is looking for better launch capability and more strength. With a furnace brazed turbine, New turbine hub and dual pattern drive lugs on some Holeshots.

Product Features:
  • Furnace Brazed Impeller
  • Steel Alloy Pump Drive Tube
  • Heavy Duty Needle Bearing
  • Between Stator and Turbine
  • Furnace Brazed Turbine
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B & M – Torque Converter, Holeshot 3000 (Part No.10425)

Torque Converter, Holeshot 3000

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$840.99
The Holeshot Converter is a very good choice for the typical street machine that is looking for better launch capability and more strength. With a furnace brazed turbine, New turbine hub and dual pattern drive lugs on some Holeshots.

Product Features:
  • Furnace Brazed Impeller
  • Steel Alloy Pump Drive Tube
  • Heavy Duty Needle Bearing
  • Between Stator and Turbine
  • Furnace Brazed Turbine
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Mr. Gasket – High Performance Thermostat (Part No.4367)

High Performance Thermostat

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$26.99
These high performance thermostats are designed to resist large variations in coolant pressures that occur at high RPM’s where coolant temperature and coolant pressure fight for control of the thermostat keeping it from opening at its designated temperature. The balanced HP thermostat features all brass and copper construction, and opens at the right temperature regardless of engine RPM.

Product Features:
  • High performance
  • Resists variations in coolant
  • Brass and copper construction
  • Opens at right temperature
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Mr. Gasket – High Performance Thermostat (Part No.4366)

High Performance Thermostat

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$25.99
These high performance thermostats are designed to resist large variations in coolant pressures that occur at high RPM’s where coolant temperature and coolant pressure fight for control of the thermostat keeping it from opening at its designated temperature. The balanced HP thermostat features all brass and copper construction, and opens at the right temperature regardless of engine RPM.

Product Features:
  • High performance
  • Resists variations in coolant
  • Brass and copper construction
  • Opens at right temperature
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FEL-PRO Performance – Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 8 Piece Set (Part No.1215)

Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 8 Piece Set

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$49.99
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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FEL-PRO Performance – Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 4 Piece Set (Part No.1216)

Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 4 Piece Set

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$27.49
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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Mr. Gasket – Chrome Dress-Up Kit (Part No.9831)

Chrome Dress-Up Kit

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$125.99
Kits include most popular chrome dress-up components, including short, OEM height valve covers with integral oil baffles.

Product Features:
  • Includes oil baffles
  • Chrome plated
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FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit (Part No.2947)

Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit

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$48.99
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.
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Mr. Gasket – Cam Change Gaskets (Part No.4424)

Cam Change Gaskets

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$55.99
When you change a cam, you don’t need a complete engine gasket set, because you don’t have to take everything apart. Mr. Gasket cam change gasket sets are tailored to deliver just the pieces that you need when you swap bump-sticks. They include gaskets for the valve covers, intake manifold, oil pan, water pump, timing-chain cover, and fuel pump.

Product Features:
  • Comes with all gaskets
  • Fuel injector oring not included
  • Meets performance standards
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FEL-PRO Performance – Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts (Part No.1008)

Cylinder Head Gasket: Steel Core Composite, Without Head Bolts

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$41.49
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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Mr. Gasket – Head Gasket (Part No.1135G)

Head Gasket

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$35.99
With the ever-increasing technology in performance and racing engines, supercharged, turbo charged, nitrous-oxide and extreme compression ratios, a demand was created for stronger, more durable engine gaskets. Mr. Gasket, the originator of high performance gaskets, has met the challenge and developed performance gaskets in a variety of materials for all applications to meet the sealing demands of these engines. Mr. Gasket engine gaskets are the most advanced, tested and proven in the performance market today and earned the respect of many professional and sportsman racers.

Product Features:
  • Steel shimmed for perfect sealing
  • Increases engine compression
  • High temp silicone coated to prevent leaks
  • Stress formed embossments
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Mr. Gasket – MLS Head Gasket (Part No.3210G)

MLS Head Gasket

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$112.99
Manufactured from nitrile coated spring steel layers. Stress formed embossment provides excellent sealing. Also provides stability and reduces cylinder bore distortion. Ideal for super charged, turbo charged, nitrous oxide and extreme compression ratios. For high performance street, drag race and oval track. Packaged individually.

Product Features:
  • Maximum sealing
  • Reduced bore distortion
  • Uniform bolt load distribution
  • Excellent radial strength
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FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.1609)

Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set

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$27.49
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
  • ENGINEERED TO PERFORM — Proprietary cork-rubber formulation
  • SUPERIOR SEAL — Highly conformable to accommodate for the imperfect sealing surfaces
  • EVERY PART FOR THE REPAIR — Fel-Pro gasket sets include every part needed for the repair unless otherwise noted
  • REAL-WORLD TESTED — Parts are tested on-vehicle and validated to ensure optimal performance on the road
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Mr. Gasket – Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.379)

Valve Cover Gasket Set

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$30.99
Thick, molded rubber with steel carrier. Manufactured from high-density cork and rubber blend gasket material. A black latex rubber coating is applied to outside of gasket to help seal minor flange irregularities and eliminate the possibility of oil leakage. Creates a positive seal by controlled swelling of the gasket material when exposed to hot engine oil. Available in standard or extra thick to provide additional valve train to cover clearance. For OE replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track.

Product Features:
  • Made from cork/rubber compound
  • Can be reused many times
  • Thick; fuel-resistant
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FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.1612)

Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set

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$39.99
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

Product Features:
  • Rubber-coated fiber is used for high-heat applications where the valve cover is in close proximity to the exhaust manifold.
  • Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.
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FEL-PRO Performance – Performance Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.1607)

Performance Valve Cover Gasket Set

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$18.99
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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Edelbrock – Performer 318/360 Intake Manifold for S/B Chrysler, LA Series, Black Finish (Part No.21763)

Performer 318/360 Intake Manifold for S/B Chrysler, LA Series, Black Finish

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$521.99
Edelbrock part #21763 Performer intake manifold is designed for street 318-340-360 c.i.d. Chrysler V8’s. This manifold is not for use on marine engines used in salt water. Will not fit 1992 and later Magnum engines. This manifold offers a durable black po

Product Features:
  • Idle-5500 RPM Range
  • Dual Plane Type-4150 Style Flange
  • 4.13 in. Front Height, 4.63 in. Center Height, 5.13 in. Rear Height
  • Black Powder Coated Finish
  • Non-EGR
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Edelbrock – Torker II Chrysler Big Block RB Intake Manifold (Part No.5091)

Torker II Chrysler Big Block RB Intake Manifold

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$373.99
2500-6500 RPM high-performance street engines. Single-plane low-rise intake good for high RPM. Ideal for applications with limited hood clearance. For top-end HP and adequate throttle response. Available in cast or polished.

Product Features:
  • 2500 to 6500 RPM High Performance Street Engines
  • Single-Plane Low-Rise Intake Good for High RPM
  • Ideal for Applications with Limited Hood Clearance
  • For Top-End HP and Adequate Throttle Response
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Weiand – Hi-Ram Intake Manifold (Part No.1995)

Hi-Ram Intake Manifold

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$703.99
Hi-Ram Intake Manifold

Edelbrock – RPM Air-Gap Small Block Chrysler Black Intake Manifold (Part No.75763)

RPM Air-Gap Small Block Chrysler Black Intake Manifold

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$612.99
Edelbrock part #75763 RPM Air-Gap intake manifold is designed for 340-360 c.i.d. Chrysler V8’s and 318 c.i.d. engines with 340-360 cylinder heads. The RPM Air-Gap incorporates the same race-winning technology that’s been used on our Victor Series competit

Product Features:
  • 1500-6500 RPM Range
  • Dual Plane Type-4150 Style Flange
  • 4.9 in. Front Height, 5.35 in. Center Height, 5.8 in. Rear Height
  • Black Powder Coated Finish
  • Made In The USA
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Edelbrock – Torker II 340/360 Small Block Chrysler Intake Manifold (Part No.5076)

Torker II 340/360 Small Block Chrysler Intake Manifold

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$425.99
2500-6500 RPM high-performance street engines. Single-plane low-rise intake good for high RPM. Ideal for applications with limited hood clearance. For top-end HP and adequate throttle response. Not for mileage or emissions applications. Can be used on 318 cid if 340/360 heads used. Available in cast or polished.

Product Features:
  • 2500 to 6500 RPM High Performance Street Engines
  • Single-Plane Low-Rise Intake Good for High RPM
  • Ideal for Applications with Limited Hood Clearance
  • For Top-End HP and Adequate Throttle Response
  • Not for Mileage or Emissions Applications
  • Can be Used on 318 cid if 340/360 Heads Used
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Competition Cams – Magnum 224/224 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit for Chrysler 383-440 (Part No.CL21-306-4)

Magnum 224/224 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit for Chrysler 383-440

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$409.99
An older member of the COMP Cams grind family, the Magnum series of camshafts offers excellent performance gains over stock without the added wear and tear associated with more aggressive camshafts. Ideal for use with higher compression ratio engines that

Product Features:
  • Best with aftermarket torque converters and 9.5:1 compression.
  • Great high RPM power.
  • Easy on valve train parts.
  • Can be used with mild ratio rocker arms and traditional performance valve springs.
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Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 224/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit for Chrysler 383-440 (Part No.K21-223-4)

Xtreme Energy 224/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit for Chrysler 383-440

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$645.99
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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1978 Dodge D400 Performance Engines

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1978 Dodge D400. Maybe you just need a couple of Performance Engines. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 37 different Performance Engines in our inventory ranging from $17.29 to $840.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1978 Dodge D400 running smoothly.

Performance Engines are only as good as their brand. We stock 6 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1978 Dodge D400. FEL-PRO Performance, Mr. Gasket, and Edelbrock 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 Dodge D400, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 19 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Performance Valve Cover Gasket Set with 2.5 stars.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Performance Engines to keep your 1978 Dodge D400 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 Dodge D400 Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1978 Dodge D400 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 D400 the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Performance Engines brands and parts.

Popular Mr. Gasket Performance Engines

We carry Mr. Gasket parts in our stock across Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gaskets and Performance Engine Valve Cover Gasket Sets categories, plus more. For a 1978 Dodge D400, our most popular Mr. Gasket Performance Engines include:
MLS Head Gasket
from $112.99
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MLS Head Gasket
Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gaskets
Valve Cover Gasket Set
from $30.99
(2)
Valve Cover Gasket Set
Performance Engine Valve Cover Gasket Sets
Intake Manifold Bolts
from $29.99
(5)
Intake Manifold Bolts
Performance Intake Manifolds

Top 1978 Dodge D400 Performance Engines from Mr. Gasket

Mr. Gasket products are another trusted brand when it comes to Performance Engines for your 1978 Dodge D400. Popular Mr. Gasket parts include:
Chrome Dress-Up Kit
from $125.99
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Chrome Dress-Up Kit
Performance Engine Dress-Up Kits

FAQs for 1978 Dodge D400 Performance Engines

What are the most purchased Performance Engines for the 1978 Dodge D400?

Out of 37 Performance Engines for the 1978 Dodge D400, the most popular in our inventory are:
High Performance Thermostat
from $26.99
This product is not rated
High Performance Thermostat
Performance Engine Coolant Thermostats
Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 6 Piece Set
from $36.49
This product is not rated
Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 6 Piece Set
Performance Engine Intake Manifold Gaskets
PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET
from $17.29
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PERFORMANCE OIL PAN GASKET SET
Performance Engine Oil Pan Gaskets

What are the top-rated 1978 Dodge D400 Performance Engines?

Top-rated Performance Engines for your 1978 Dodge D400 based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Performance Valve Cover Gasket Set
from $18.99
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Performance Valve Cover Gasket Set
“fits 1964-1991 with 5 bolts, rubber gasket lasts”