1978 Oldsmobile 98 Performance Engines
More 1978 Oldsmobile 98 Performance Engines
Find your specific 1978 Oldsmobile 98 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 Oldsmobile 98 Performance Engines
Spectre – Water Neck; Olds (Part No.4733)
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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.
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- Fits Oldsmobile 330, 350, 425 and 455 engines
- Chrome plated
- Bolts included
- Designed for OEM fit
- Easy to install
- O-ring/gasket not included
Mr. Gasket – High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow (Part No.4364)
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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.
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- 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
Mr. Gasket – High Performance Thermostat (Part No.4365)
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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.
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- Opens At 195 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
Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 218/224 Hydraulic Flat Cam for Oldsmobile 260-455 (Part No.42-222-4)
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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,
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- 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.
Competition Cams – Thumpr 226/241 Hydraulic Flat Cam for Oldsmobile 260-455 (Part No.42-600-5)
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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, the Thumpr series’ early i
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- 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.
Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 224/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam for Oldsmobile 260-455 (Part No.42-223-4)
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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,
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- 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.
Edelbrock – RPM Air-Gap Oldsmobile 455 Intake Manifold (Part No.7551)
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Edelbrock part #7551 Performer RPM Air-Gap Oldsmobile 455 intake manifold is intended for aggressive street/ strip big-block Oldsmobile applications. Designed to optimize horsepower production from 1500 to 6500 rpm, this manifold will perform best with en
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- 1500-6500 RPM Range
- Dual Plane Type-4150 Style Flange
- 5.04 in. Front Height, 5.54 in. Center Height, 6.04 in. Rear Height
- Satin Finish
- Non-EGR
Mr. Gasket – Super Intake Manifold Bolts (Part No.6081)
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These grade 5 hex head bolts are black coated plated for protection and appearance. Hardened flat washers provide uniform torque and prevent galling on aluminum manifolds.
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- Assures Accurate Torque App
- Prevents Galling Manifold
- Grade 5 Material
- Black Oxide Coasted
Edelbrock – Performer Small-Block Oldsmobile 350 EGR Intake Manifold (Part No.3711)
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- 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
Edelbrock – Performer Buick 3.8L, 4.1L V6 Intake Manifold (Part No.5486)
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- 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
B & M – Torque Converter, Nitrous Holeshot 3000 (Part No.20481)
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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.
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- 2800-3200 RPM
- Small And Big Blocks
- Serious Performance
- Furnace Brazed
- Fully Balanced
B & M – Holeshot 2000 (Part No.20416)
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HoleShot 2000 for GM 1965 to 1991 TH400, 425, 375 and 1968 to 1981 TH350, 375B (not 350C) Application: HoleShot 2000 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 c
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- Furnace Brazed Impeller
- Steel Alloy Pump Drive Tube
- Heavy Duty Needle Bearing
- Between Stator and Turbine
- Furnace Brazed Turbine
B & M – Torque Converter, Nitrous Holeshot 3600 (Part No.20482)
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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.
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- 3400-3800 RPM
- Small And Big Blocks
- Serious Performance
- Furnace Brazed
- Fully Balanced
B & M – Tork Master 2400 (Part No.20404)
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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.
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- New Precision Pump Drive Tube
- Pressure Tested
- Fully Balanced
- Needle Thrust Bearing
- New Thrust Washer
Mr. Gasket – Lts Throttle Cable Brkt Chev (Part No.9885)
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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.
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- 2 in. adjustable range
- Includes necessary hardware
- Chrome plated
- Individually packaged
Edelbrock – Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16) (Part No.9724)
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- Use W/ Valve Springs Part #5822, 5882, 5896, 5872, 5867, 5812, 5857
- Set of 16
- 1.50 in. Outside Diameter
- Steel Material
- Black Oxide Finish
Edelbrock – Performer-Link Adjustable True-Roller Timing Chain Set (Part No.7813)
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- 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
Popular 1978 Oldsmobile 98 Performance Engines Categories
1978 Oldsmobile 98 Performance Engines
Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1978 Oldsmobile 98. Maybe you just need a couple of Performance Engines. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 20 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 Oldsmobile 98 running smoothly.
Performance Engines are only as good as their brand. We stock 5 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1978 Oldsmobile 98. Mr. Gasket, Spectre, 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 Oldsmobile 98, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 96 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Performer Small-Block Oldsmobile 350 EGR Intake Manifold with 4.0 stars and Performer Intake Manifold for Olds 400-455, Non-EGR, Satin with 5.0 stars.
So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Performance Engines to keep your 1978 Oldsmobile 98 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 Oldsmobile 98 Last
Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1978 Oldsmobile 98 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 98 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 Oldsmobile 98, our most popular B & M Performance Engines include:
Top 1978 Oldsmobile 98 Performance Engines from Mr. Gasket
Mr. Gasket products are another trusted brand when it comes to Performance Engines for your 1978 Oldsmobile 98. Popular Mr. Gasket parts include:
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High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow
Performance Engine Coolant Thermostats
FAQs for 1978 Oldsmobile 98 Performance Engines
What are the most purchased Performance Engines for the 1978 Oldsmobile 98?
Out of 20 Performance Engines for the 1978 Oldsmobile 98, the most popular in our inventory are:
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High Performance Thermostat
Performance Engine Coolant Thermostats
What are the top-rated 1978 Oldsmobile 98 Performance Engines?
Top-rated Performance Engines for your 1978 Oldsmobile 98 based on customer reviews/ratings are:
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Performer Small-Block Oldsmobile 350 EGR Intake Manifold
“Great street manifold, strong torque, can be driven daily if needed, looks cool when the hood is raised. Glad there are aftermarket suppliers heeding ”
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Performer Intake Manifold for Olds 400-455, Non-EGR, Satin
“Replaced Edelbrock O4B with this intake. Immediately noticed the car had more power and ran better. One piece of advice, use the exhaust block off p”
