Name: Ultra Seal: Head Gasket
Brand: Mr. Gasket
SKU: 5788G
Price: 89.99 USD

Essential 1987 Buick Century Performance Engines

from

$89.99

Mr. Gasket Ultra-Seal Head Gaskets are a five layer (graphite core/perforated steel outer layers) composite construction. The graphite core has excellent thermoconductivity (transfers heat) away from hot spots in head preventing gasket burn-out. They provide excellent stability, compressibility and high temperature endurance. A high temperature silicone coating ensures sealing of engine fluids. Compatible with cast iron or aluminum heads, they will not brinell (indent) aluminum cylinder heads. Suitable for high performance street, drag race and oval track use. Sold individually.brbrGasket Bore 4.230 inch, Compressed thickness 0.038 inch

Product Features:

Five layer (graphite core/perforated steel outer layers) composite construction
Graphite core has excellent thermo-conductivity-transfers heat away from hot spots in head preventing gasket burn-out
Provides excellent stability, compressibility and high temperature endurance
Coated with high temperature silicone to ensure sealing of engine fluids
Will not brinell (indent) aluminum cylinder heads
For high performance street, drag race and oval track use
Compatible w/High Octane Fuel
Compatible With Exotic Fuel

from

$42.49

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

Product Features:

PROPRIETARY COATING – Nonstick anti-friction coating seals small surface imperfections
NO RETORQUE DESIGN – Steel core helps eliminate the need for retorquing head bolts
SUPERIOR SEAL – Precise embossed Printoseal sealing beads at all vital areas to eliminate leak paths
STRONG AND DURABLE – Features graphite or reinforced fiber facing material and steel armor for strength and durability
DESIGNED FOR IMPERFECT SEALING SURFACES – Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment to help seal imperfect sealing surfaces

from

$109.99

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

Product Features:

PROPRIETARY COATING – Nonstick anti-friction coating seals small surface imperfections
NO RETORQUE DESIGN – Steel core helps eliminate the need for retorquing head bolts
SUPERIOR SEAL – Precise embossed Printo seal sealing beads at all vital areas to eliminate leak paths
STRONG AND DURABLE – Features graphite or reinforced fiber facing material and steel armor for strength and durability
DESIGNED FOR IMPERFECT SEALING SURFACES – Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment to help seal imperfect sealing surfaces

from

$1152.99

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.

Product Features:

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.

from

$471.99

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.

from

$914.99

SMALL BLOCK CHEVY HYDRAULIC CAM AND LIFTER KIT – Big Mutha’ Thumpr: Street/strip, needs 9.5:1 compression, 2800+ stall, intake, gears and headers, very rough idle.

Product Features:

Cam and lifter kit for Small Block Chevy engines
CL-Kit includes cam, lifters, assembly lube, instructions and decals
HYDRAULIC – Big Mutha’ Thumpr: Street/strip, needs 9.5:1 compression, 2800+ stall, intake, gears and headers, very rough idle.
295/313 Advertised Duration, 243/257 Duration @ .050″, .500″/.486″ Lift, 107 Lobe Separation
Valve spring upgrade required

from

$47.49

Mr. Gasket Performance Intake Gaskets are manufactured from cellulose/nitrile composition gasket material. They provide excellent sealing and durability. Can be trimmed if necessary for modified port applications. For original equipment replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track.

Product Features:

Manufactured from cellulose/nitrile composition gasket material.
Provides excellent sealing and durability.
Can be trimmed if necessary for modified port applications.
Complete with manifold end seals and distributor gasket.
For OE replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track use.

from

$32.99

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

from

$34.99

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

Product Features:

Fel-Pro performance intake manifold gaskets have been tested with virtually all aftermarket cylinder head and intake manifold combinations.
No exhaust crossover openings or blocking shields
Embossed steel core laminate w/coating
Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.

from

$37.99

The Edelbrock valve cover gaskets #7546?provide excellent sealing integrity and conformability for easy installation. The multi-layer construction has two highly compressible, high rubber content, fiber-reinforced outside layers which are chemically bonde

Product Features:

0.1875 in. Thickness
Core-Reinforced-Composite Material
For Buick 400-455
Set of 2
Made In The USA

from

$31.99

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.

from

$34.99

Molded rubber gaskets are reusable, great for engines that require valve lash maintenance. These gaskets feature Nitrile material for long life, solid steel carrier for strength and rigidity. Incorporates compression limiters to prevent fastener over-tightening.

Product Features:

Features Nitrile Rubber Material For Long Life
Molded Rubber Gaskets Are Reusable
Ideal For Engine Requiring Valve Lash Maintenance

from

$32.49

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.

Product Features:

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

from

$159.99

Complete kit includes retainers and locks. Springs made of highest quality spring wire. Springs precision wound to close tolerances. Includes superior quality steel retainers. Includes 7 degree heat-treated valve stem locks. Retainers and locks are black oxide coated. Non-rotator style: Dyno tested and street proven. Great match to Edelbrock camshaft kit.

Product Features:

Complete Kit: Includes Retainers And Locks
Springs Made of Highest Quality Spring Wire
Springs Precision Wound To Close Tolerances
Includes Superior Quality Steel Retainers
Includes 7 deg. Heat-Treated Valve Stem Locks
Retainers and Locks Black Oxide Coated
Non-Rotator Style: Dyno Tested and Street Proven
Great Match to Edelbrock Camshaft Kit

from

$149.99

Product Features:

Non-Rotator Type
1.550 in. Outer Diameter
.190 Wire Size
Single Coil Spring Type
Set of 16

from

$75.99

These are high quality nuts with allen set screws to provide you with that positive lock needed for Race or original equipment Rocker Arms.

Product Features:

They Are Zinc Dichromate Plated Steel
They Have Black Oxide Coated Set Screws
Keeps Rocker Arms Positively Locked
(16) Rocker Arm Nuts w/ Locks 3/8″-24 Threads
Includes Locks and Hex Wrench
Shank O.D. .603″

from

$433.99

These COMP Cams Ultra-Gold Aluminum Roller Rocker Arms with a 3/8″ stud diameter and 1.6 ratio are designed for Chevrolet V8 265-400 applications. The new modern design features of these Ultra-Gold Rockers are proven to withstand extremely aggressive spring pressure and valve lift. Designed specifically for high performance street and race engines, the Ultra-Gold Aluminum Rocker Arms are precision CNC-machined to strict tolerances. Developed to meet the demands of professional engine builders, these rockers include features never before possible in an aluminum rocker arm.

Product Features:

CNC-machined, lightweight design removes weight and yields unrivaled quality and ratio accuracy
Designed for high performance street and race engines
Precision-sorted trunion bearings withstand elevated valve spring pressure and valve lift
Additional clearance, up to 1.650″ O.D. valve spring

from

$77.99

Mr. Gasket screw-in rocker arm studs are manufactured from heat treated black oxide coated Grade 8 steel. Ideal for high performance street applications. OE style press in rocker studs can actually pull out of the cylinder head when using high lift camshafts. Includes sixteen studs 3/8-24 x 1.47 inch long top x 7/16-14 bottom.

Product Features:

Black Oxide Coated Grade 8 Steel
Kit Contains 16 Studs
Easy To Install
Heat Treated Steel
Grade 8 Steel

from

$199.99

Product Features:

Case-Hardened Tubing
Welded Ends
5/16 in. Diameter
Use with or without Hardened Steel Guideplates

from

$165.99

Magnum Pushrods from COMP Cams offer an affordable solution for your .080″ wall chromemoly pushrod needs. Designed to withstand the stresses of a high performance engine, Magnum Pushrods are head-treated for extended durability and have precision formed, reinforced ends. Magnum Pushrods are black-oxide finished with their part number and length laser etched onto the surface for easy identification.

Product Features:

3/8″ Diameter, 7.800″ Length
Magnum Pushrods for Small Block Chevy
One-piece .080″ wall chromemoly steel tubing
Heat-treated for extended durability and guide plate compatibility
Precision formed and reinforced pushrod end

from

$13.99

High Energy Hydraulic Flat Lifter Chevrolet SBC, BBC, and 194-292/200-262 V6.

FAQs for 1987 Buick Century Performance Engines

What are the best-selling Performance Engines for 1987 Buick Centuries?

Out of 11 Performance Engines that fit 1987 Buick Centuries, the following parts are the top sellers:

High Performance Thermostat (22903641) – $32.49
Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 3 Piece Set (19781715) – $32.99
Performance Cylinder Head Gasket (19782376) – $61.99

What’s the price range for 1987 Buick Century Performance Engines?

The prices of Performance Engines for the 1987 Buick Century range from $9.99 up to $746.99 for the most premium parts.

What is the average price of a Performance Engine for a 1987 Buick Century?

The average price for Performance Engines for the 1987 Buick Century is $125.71. Keep in mind the variety of part types within our Performance Engine category, where you are likely to find a wide range of prices across a variety of parts and components.

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Performance Engines for other Buick Century model years?

Yes, we carry Performance Engines for 21 model years of Buick Centuries between 1973 and 1995. The following model years are the most popular for Performance Engine purchases: 1989, 1988, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1981, 1980, 1979, and 1978.

What are the cheapest Performance Engines for my 1987 Buick Century?

The cheapest 1987 Buick Century Performance Engines we carry are:

Engine Valve Spring (50286657) – $9.99
Performance Series Solid Lifter for Cadillac, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile and Pontiac (50287860) – $15.99
ENGINE ROCKER ARM (50272523) – $19.29
Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set (19781314) – $24.49
High Energy 8.684" Long, 5/16" Diameter Pushrod Set of 12 (50289699) – $31.99

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Performance Engines for any other 1987 Buick models?

Yes. We stock Performance Engines for 5 other popular 1987 Buick models. Some of the most popular are 1987 Regal Performance Engines, 1987 LeSabre Performance Engines, 1987 Riviera Performance Engines, 1987 Electra Performance Engines, and 1987 Skylark Performance Engines.

What types of Performance Engines do you sell for my 1987 Buick Century?

As of 3/1/26, these are some of the most in-demand types of Performance Engines for a 1987 Buick Century:

Can I get help with 1987 Buick Century Performance Engine orders?

Contact our customer support team by chat or phone, through the help desk page, where you can find instant answers about Buick Performance Engines and more.

What is your return policy for Buick Century Performance Engines?

Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new Buick Century Performance Engines and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.

1987 Buick Century Performance Engines

Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Head Gasket (Part No.5788G)

FEL-PRO Performance – Cylinder Head Gasket: Multi-Layered Steel, Without Head Bolts (Part No.1003)

FEL-PRO Performance – Performance Cylinder Head Gasket (Part No.1125)

Competition Cams – Thumpr 227/241 Hydraulic Roller Cam and Lifter Kit (Part No.CL12-600-8)

Competition Cams – Thumpr 226/241 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit (Part No.CL42-600-5)

Competition Cams – Big Mutha’ Thumpr 243/257 Hydraulic Flat Cam/Lifter Kit (Part No.CL12-602-4)

Mr. Gasket – Intake Gasket (Part No.116)

FEL-PRO Performance – Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 3 Piece Set (Part No.1200)

FEL-PRO Performance – Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 2 Piece Set (Part No.1270)

Edelbrock – Valve Cover Gasket Set for Buick (Part No.7546)

FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.1603)

Mr. Gasket – Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.585G)

Mr. Gasket – High Performance Thermostat (Part No.4365)

Edelbrock – Complete Sure Seat Valve Spring Kit for Chevy 262-400 V8 1957-95 (Part No.5794)

Edelbrock – Sure Seat Valve Springs for Chrysler 383-400-413-440 V8 1969-79 (Part No.5792)

Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Sure-Lock Rocker Arm Nuts (Part No.920G)

Competition Cams – Rocker Arms, Ultra Gold Small Block Chevy 1.6 1 St (Part No.19002-16)

Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Screw-In Rocker Arm Studs (Part No.1076)

Edelbrock – Pushrod Set for S/B Chevy (Part No.9630)

Competition Cams – PUSHROD SET, SBC 3/8 1 ST (Part No.7513-16)

Competition Cams – High Energy Hydraulic Flat Lifter Chevrolet SBC, BBC, and 194-292/200-262 V6. (Part No.812-1)

FEL-PRO Performance – Performance Cylinder Head Gasket (Part No.1000)

Mr. Gasket – High Performance Thermostat (Part No.4365)

Competition Cams – ENGINE ROCKER ARM (Part No.1216-1)

FEL-PRO Performance – Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set: 3 Piece Set (Part No.1200)

FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.1624)