1988 Buick Century Performance Engines

Keep Your 1988 Buick Century in Top Shape with Quality Performance Engines

Whether you’re repairing or upgrading your Performance Engine, using high-quality parts is key to keeping your 1988 Buick Century looking sharp and performing at its best. At Advance Auto Parts we carry a wide selection of dependable options, including Performance Engine Valve Cover Gasket Sets, Performance Engine Rocker Arms, and Performance Engine Camshafts. Whether you’re replacing a damaged part or enhancing your truck’s style and protection, you’ll find exactly what you need to get the job done right.

Competitive Prices and Extensive Inventory

The average price for a 1988 Buick Century Performance Engine at Advance Auto Parts is around $240.32, with a range that starts at $10.99 and goes up to $899.99. With 13 options in stock from 4 trusted brands, finding the right fit is easy. Popular picks like High Performance Thermostat, Performance Cylinder Head Gasket, and ENGINE ROCKER ARM start at just $19.29 and offer a great balance of form and function.

Explore Related Parts

While you’re upgrading or replacing your Performance Engine, don’t forget to check out other key components like Performance Ignition Products and Performance Oil Filters. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re here to help you keep your 1988 Buick Century in peak condition, inside and out.

Essential 1988 Buick Century Performance Engines

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

Performance Cylinder Head Gasket

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$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
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Mr. Gasket – Mls Head Gasket (Part No.3130G)

Mls Head Gasket

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$111.99
Our unique Multi-Layered steel head gasket embossment formation process optimizes the embossment radius, reduces stress points, enhances gasket conformability, and provides uniform clamp load distribution. This all results in superior surface contact between block and cylinder head. All head gasket layers/spacers go through an additional process to significantly reduce forming induced stress. Advantages are reduced brittleness in material, increased flexibility and deformation retention. This stabilizes the gasket, resulting in reduced cylinder bore distortion and improved combustion seal fro the extreme cylinder pressures found in high compression, supercharged and turbocharged applications. A proprietary polymer coating ensures the micro-seal of engine coolant and oil fluids.brbrA typical MLS head gasket requires a smoother (30Ra) surface finish than composite head gaskets. Mr. Gasket’s proprietary polymer coating will seal a surface finish twice as rough (60Ra) as a typical MLS head gasket. For high performance street, drag race and oval track use.

Product Features:
  • Gasket bore – 4.060″ Thickness – .040″
  • Manufactured from 3-layer premium grade stainless steel and state of the art laser cutting
  • Optimized sealing embossments seals extreme cylinder pressure
  • Provides excellent stability and reduces cylinder bore distortion.
  • Proprietary polymer coating ensures the micro seal of engine coolant and oil fluids.
  • Ideal for supercharged, turbocharged, nitrous oxide and extreme compression ratio engines
  • For high-performance street, drag race and oval track use
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Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Head Gasket (Part No.5799G)

Ultra Seal: Head Gasket

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$79.99
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 4.130 inch, Compressed thickness 0.055 inch

Product Features:
  • Five layer (graphite core/perforated steel outer layers) composite construction
  • Graphite core is excellent transfering 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
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Mr. Gasket – Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.179)

Valve Cover Gasket Set

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$42.99
Mr. Gasket Performance Valve Cover Gaskets are high-density cork/rubber blend gaskets that use evenly sized cork particles distributed evenly throughout the rubber binder. The result is a compressible valve cover gasket without leak paths. These gaskets create a positive seal by controlled swelling of the gasket material when exposed to hot engine oil. Provides excellent flange sealing and durability. For original equipment replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track use.brbrThese gaskets are .312 inch thick. That’s substantially thicker than stock which can allow for additional valve train clearance. brbrFits Chevrolet 262,265,267,283,307,327,350,400 Gen I Small Block with Perimeter Bolt Valve Covers.

Product Features:
  • Provides Excellent Flange Sealing And Durability
  • For High-Performance Street, Drag Race & Oval Track Use
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FEL-PRO Performance – PERFORMANCE VALVE COVER GASKET SET (Part No.1602)

PERFORMANCE VALVE COVER GASKET SET

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$23.99
Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets deliver reliable sealing under grueling racing conditions

Product Features:
  • Die cut silicone rubber gaskets conform to out-of-flat covers
  • Great for on-again/off-again situations
  • Not intended for use in emission controlled vehicles.
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FEL-PRO Performance – Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.1603)

Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set

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$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.
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Competition Cams – MAGNUM ROLLER ROCKERS, SMALL BLOCK CHEVY 1.52 1 ST (Part No.1412-16)

MAGNUM ROLLER ROCKERS, SMALL BLOCK CHEVY 1.52 1 ST

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$217.99
These Magnum Roller Rocker Arms for Chevy V8 265-400 and V6 200-262 applications are the ultimate street rocker. With a 3/8″ stud diameter and 1.52 ratio, they are designed for serious performance enthusiasts. All Magnum Roller Rocker Arms are constructed

Product Features:
  • Roller tip reduces friction while stiff design and superior ratio accuracy yield more effective valve lift
  • For applications with less than 350 lbs. of open spring pressure
  • Constructed from 8620 chromemoly steel, a superior material that will not flex and ensures maximum lift
  • Ultimate street roller rocker arm designed for serious performance enthusiasts
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Competition Cams – High Energy Aluminum 1.5 Ratio Roller Rocker Set for SBC 265-400 w/ 3/8" Stud (Part No.17001-16)

High Energy Aluminum 1.5 Ratio Roller Rocker Set for SBC 265-400 w/ 3/8" Stud

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$249.99
These High Energy Die Cast Aluminum Roller Rocker Arms for Chevy V8 265-400 applications are perfect for street and moderate race use. With a 3/8″ stud diameter and 1.5 ratio, the die cast, larger-than-stock body of the rocker arms is made of aluminum for superior strength with light overall weight. High Energy Die Cast Aluminum Roller Rocker Arms from COMP Cams are an affordable option that feature a die cast, aluminum body with a needle bearing fulcrum and roller tip. Designed to be stiffer and more durable, these cost effective rocker arms are capable of providing added valve lift while withstanding the rigors of a performance application. Their specially engineered fulcrum and roller tip create far less friction than sliding factory models to lower oil temperatures, thus improving both response and horsepower. Snap rings are used to hold the trunion and bearings locked in place..

Product Features:
  • Cost effective aluminum construction provides superior strength to weight ratio
  • Needle bearing fulcrum and roller tip reduce friction and lower oil temperatures for improved response and horsepower
  • Durable design increases valve lift while withstanding the rigors of moderate race use
  • Die-formed aluminum body is larger than stock, and may require modifications to stock valve covers for clearance.
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Competition Cams – ALUMINUM GOLD ROCKER ARMS, SBC 1 ST (Part No.19001-16)

ALUMINUM GOLD ROCKER ARMS, SBC 1 ST

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$433.99
The original Ultra-Gold Aluminum Rockers changed the way racing and high performance street engine builders approached valve train design. Now, COMP Cams is revolutionizing valve train performance again with the next generation of Ultra-Gold ARC Series Al

Product Features:
  • Precision-sorted trunnion bearings withstand valve spring pressure up to 700 lbs.
  • CNC-machined, lightweight design removes weight and yields unrivaled quality and ratio accuracy
  • Increase engine power, enhance valve train stability and improve oiling
  • Designed for high performance street and race engines
  • Arced channel & contoured top give the rockers the best strength to weight ratio possible
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Competition Cams – Ultra-Gold ARC Rocker Set w/ 1.6 Ratio for Chevrolet Small Block w/ 3/8" Stud (Part No.19002-16)

Ultra-Gold ARC Rocker Set w/ 1.6 Ratio for Chevrolet Small Block w/ 3/8" Stud

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$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
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Edelbrock – Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16) (Part No.9724)

Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16)

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$106.99
Product Features:
  • 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
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Edelbrock – Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16) (Part No.9721)

Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16)

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$100.99
Valve spring retainers for use OE cast iron heads. Superior quality heat-treated steel. Machined for strength with black oxide finish. Finish ensures rust and corrosion protection.

Product Features:
  • Valve Spring Retainers for Use OE Cast Iron Heads
  • Superior Quality Heat-Treated Steel
  • Machined for Strength with Black Oxide Finish
  • Finish Ensures Rust and Corrosion Protection
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Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 224/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.42-223-4)

Xtreme Energy 224/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam

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$328.99
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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Competition Cams – Magnum 224/224 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.12-211-2)

Magnum 224/224 Hydraulic Flat Cam

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$254.99
HYDRAULIC – Magnum: High performance. Biggest cam with stock converter but better with 2000+ stall. Use lower gears. Mild rough idle.

Product Features:
  • HYDRAULIC – Magnum: High performance. Biggest cam with stock converter but better with 2000+ stall. Use lower gears. Mild rough idle.
  • 270/270 Advertised Duration, 224/224 Duration @ .050″, .470″/.470″ Lift, 110 Lobe Separation
  • Valve spring upgrade required
  • Can be used with mild ratio rocker arms and traditional performance valve springs.
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Competition Cams – Magnum 224/224 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.42-308-4)

Magnum 224/224 Hydraulic Flat Cam

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$297.99
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.

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 – High Energy 206/206 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.51-229-3)

High Energy 206/206 Hydraulic Flat Cam

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$287.99
Ideal for use with mainly stock components like rocker arms, intake manifolds, cylinder heads, compression ratio, torque converters and rear gear ratios, the High Energy camshaft grind family is a great choice for street performance applications.

Product Features:
  • Good blend of efficiency and performance.
  • Perfect choice for performance street rebuilds.
  • Work well with mainly stock components such as rockers, manifolds, heads, compression, torque converters and gears.
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Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 240/246 Hydraulic Flat Cam (Part No.42-225-4)

Xtreme Energy 240/246 Hydraulic Flat Cam

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$297.99
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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Mr. Gasket – High Performance Thermostat (Part No.4365)

High Performance Thermostat

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$31.99
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
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Mr. Gasket – High Performance Thermostat – 160 Degree Brass & Copper (Part No.4363)

High Performance Thermostat - 160 Degree Brass & Copper

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$29.49
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 160 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
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Mr. Gasket – High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow (Part No.4364)

High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow

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$29.99
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 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
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B & M – Torque Converter, Nitrous Holeshot 3600 (Part No.20482)

Torque Converter, Nitrous Holeshot 3600

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$749.99
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.

Product Features:
  • 3400-3800 RPM
  • Small And Big Blocks
  • Serious Performance
  • Furnace Brazed
  • Fully Balanced
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B & M – Holeshot 3600 (Part No.20425)

Holeshot 3600

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$949.99
HoleShot 3600 for GM 1965 to 1991 TH400, 425, 375 and 1968 to 1981 TH350, 375B (not 350C) APPLICATION: HoleShot 3600 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 converter will provide several advantages and benefits in vehicles with modified engines. Many modifications, particularly big cams, tend to reduce low end power and torque. The high stall converter allows the engine to launch the car at higher rpm where more torque is available. The Holeshot is generally a very good choice for the typical street machine that is looking for better launch capability and more strength. Street rods with modified engines will also benefit from a Holeshot converter. If your vehicle is equipped with a plate type nitrous system, you will need a Nitrous Holeshot!! Stall speed listings are based on engines producing 230lb. ft. of torque at 2,500 rpm. More torque at 2,500 rpm will give you more stall speed, less torque at 2,500 rpm will give you less stall speed than the stall speed ratings indicated. Furnace brazed impeller. New precision steel alloy pump drive tube. New heavy duty needle bearing between stator and impeller (not a thrust washer). Needle bearing between stator and turbine. Furnace brazed turbine. Dual pattern drive lugs on some GM Holeshots. New turbine hub. New springs and rollers in stator.

Product Features:
  • Furnace Brazed Impeller
  • Steel Alloy Pump Drive Tube
  • Heavy Duty Needle Bearing
  • Between Stator and Turbine
  • Furnace Brazed Turbine
  • Dual Pattern Drive Lugs
  • New Turbine Hub
  • New Springs/Rollers In Stator
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B & M – Holeshot 2400 (Part No.20412)

Holeshot 2400

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$549.99
HoleShot 2400 for GM 1965 to 1991 TH400, 425, 375 and 1968 to 1981 TH350, 375B (not 350C) Application: HoleShot 2400 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

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 – Holeshot 3000 (Part No.20413)

Holeshot 3000

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$899.99
HoleShot 3000 for GM 1965 to 1991 TH400, 425, 375 and 1968 to 1981 TH350, 375B (not 350C) APPLICATION: HoleShot 3000 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

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 – Traveler Converter (Part No.30423)

Traveler Converter

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$475.99
Torque Converter – Traveler Converter (SUV and Light Truck) for GM 1968 to 1981 TH350, TH375B APPLICATION: GM 1968 to 1981 TH350, TH375B (6) (will not fit TH-350C) Provides slightly higher stall speed than stock to improve pulling power at low speeds. New

Product Features:
  • Ideal For Motor Homes
  • Ideal For Towing Applications
  • Precision Pump Drive Tube
  • Heavy Duty Needle Bearings
  • Furnace Brazed
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B & M – Performance Torque Converter for GM TH400, 350, & 375 Transmissions (Part No.20400)

Performance Torque Converter for GM TH400, 350, & 375 Transmissions

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$329.99
Torque Converter – Tork Master 2000 for GM 1965 to 1991 TH400, 425, 375 and 1968 to 1981 TH350, 375B (not 350C) APPLICATION: Tork Master 2000 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

Product Features:
  • New Precision Pump Drive Tube
  • Pressure Tested
  • Fully Balanced
  • Needle Thrust Bearing
  • New Thrust Washer
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B & M – Torque Converter, Nitrous Holeshot 3000 (Part No.20481)

Torque Converter, Nitrous Holeshot 3000

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$899.99
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.

Product Features:
  • 2800-3200 RPM
  • Small And Big Blocks
  • Serious Performance
  • Furnace Brazed
  • Fully Balanced
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B & M – Tork Master 2400 (Part No.20404)

Tork Master 2400

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$373.99
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.

Product Features:
  • New Precision Pump Drive Tube
  • Pressure Tested
  • Fully Balanced
  • Needle Thrust Bearing
  • New Thrust Washer
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Most Popular Performance Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set for 1988 Buick Centuries

Enhance your 1988 Buick Century with this popular Performance Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set we have in stock, for $24.49.

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

Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set

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$24.49
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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Best-Selling 1988 Buick Century Performance Engine Rocker Arms

Upgrade your Century with one of our 2 best-selling Performance Engine Rocker Arms.

Competition Cams – ENGINE ROCKER ARM (Part No.1216-12)

ENGINE ROCKER ARM

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$132.99
ENGINE ROCKER ARM

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

ENGINE ROCKER ARM

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$19.29
ENGINE ROCKER ARM

Top-Quality Performance Engine Camshafts for 1988 Buick Centuries

Choose a high-quality OEM or aftermarket Performance Engine Camshaft for Buick Centuries and enjoy top-notch performance from $549.99.

Competition Cams – Hi-Tech 242/242 Hydraulic Flat Cam for Pontiac 151 Iron Duke (Part No.52-500-5)

Hi-Tech 242/242 Hydraulic Flat Cam for Pontiac 151 Iron Duke

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$566.99
Hi-Tech 242/242 Hydraulic Flat Cam for Pontiac 151 Iron Duke

Competition Cams – Hi-Tech 246/246 Hydraulic Flat Cam for Pontiac 151 Iron Duke (Part No.52-502-5)

Hi-Tech 246/246 Hydraulic Flat Cam for Pontiac 151 Iron Duke

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$549.99
Hi-Tech 246/246 Hydraulic Flat Cam for Pontiac 151 Iron Duke

Top Picks for 1988 Buick Century Performance Engine Coolant Thermostats

Invest in one of our 3 durable Performance Engine Coolant Thermostats for your 1988 Buick, knowing you’re getting trusted brands and expert craftsmanship.

Mr. Gasket – High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow (Part No.4364)

High Performance 180 Degree Thermostat for Increased Flow

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$29.99
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 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
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Mr. Gasket – High Performance Thermostat – 160 Degree Brass & Copper (Part No.4363)

High Performance Thermostat - 160 Degree Brass & Copper

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$29.49
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 160 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
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Mr. Gasket – High Performance Thermostat (Part No.4365)

High Performance Thermostat

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$31.99
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
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Our Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gaskets for 1988 Buick Centuries

Make a smart move for your 1988 Buick Century with our Performance Engine Cylinder Head Gasket for $61.99.

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

Performance Cylinder Head Gasket

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$61.99
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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FAQs for 1988 Buick Century Performance Engines

What are the best-selling Performance Engines for 1988 Buick Centuries?

Out of 13 Performance Engines that fit 1988 Buick Centuries, the following parts are the top sellers:

What’s the price range for 1988 Buick Century Performance Engines?

The prices of Performance Engines for the 1988 Buick Century range from $10.99 up to $899.99 for the most premium parts.

What is the average price of a Performance Engine for a 1988 Buick Century?

The average price for Performance Engines for the 1988 Buick Century is $240.32. 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 1957 and 1995. The following model years are the most popular for Performance Engine purchases: 1989, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1981, 1980, 1979, and 1978.

What are the cheapest Performance Engines for my 1988 Buick Century?

The cheapest 1988 Buick Century Performance Engines we carry are:

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Performance Engines for any other 1988 Buick models?

Yes. We stock Performance Engines for 5 other popular 1988 Buick models. Some of the most popular are 1988 Regal Performance Engines, 1988 LeSabre Performance Engines, 1988 Riviera Performance Engines, 1988 Electra Performance Engines, and 1988 Reatta Performance Engines.

What are the top-rated Performance Engines that fit the 1988 Buick Century?

The one 1988 Buick Century Performance Engine we have in stock is the 10 Degree Superlock Steel Retainer for 1.437"-1.500" OD Valve Spring. It costs $10.99.

What types of Performance Engines do you sell for my 1988 Buick Century?

As of 11/2/25, these are some of the most in-demand types of Performance Engines for a 1988 Buick Century:

Can I get help with 1988 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.