Full Build: Knock-Out Power Makes A 1978 Buick Century The Ultimate Sleeper

Publicado 2022-03-30

HorsePower builds a 1978 Buick Century wagon into the ultimate sleeper machine with knock-out power - a turbo charged Pontiac 460.

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Parts Used In This Episode:

Nitto Tire: Tire, NT05, P 245 /40R18, Radial, 1,609 lbs. Maximum Load, W Speed Rated, Each
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RideTech: 1978-88 GM G Body MUSCLEbar (Front)
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RideTech: 1978-88 GM G Body MUSCLEbar (Rear)
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RideTech: Control Arms, StrongArm, Steel, Black Powdercoated, Buick, Chevy, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Front Lower, Kit
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RideTech: Control Arms, StrongArm, Steel, Black Powdercoated, Buick, Chevy, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Front Upper, Kit
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Rocket Performance Machine, Inc.: Wheel, Hyper Shot, Aluminum, Matte Silver, 18 in. x 8 in., 5 x 4.75 in. Bolt Circle, 4.75 in. Backspace, Each
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Stainless Steel Brakes: Hawk Performance Brake Pads, Ferro-Carbon, DTC 05, Universal, Set
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Drive Train Specialist: Axle, Complete, GM 12-BOLT, Custom, 5x4.75, 5/8" stud, 40-spline gun-drilled axle shafts

Matco Tools: 13PC KIT, (9) hole saws (3/4", 7/8", 1-1/8", 1-3/8", 1-1/2", 1-3/4", 2", 2-1/4", and 2-1/2"), and all the necessary accessories including an adapter, pilot drill, small mandrel and quick-change mandrel

RideTech: 1978-88 Chevy G-Body, Complete Coil-over System,includes single adjustable Coil-Overs, StrongARM Control Arms, and a rear AirBar.

TRZ Motorsports: G-Body Rack Kit- Narrowed Rack, Strg Shaft, Joints, Bumpsteer kit for use w/ Stock or Aftermarket Spindles

Tube Shark: TubeShark Bender with air/hydraulic power unit

ARP: Assembly Lubricant, for Engine Assembly and Fastener Installation, Ultra Torque, 1/2 pint, Each
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ARP: Cylinder Head Studs, Pro Series, 12-Point Head, Pontiac, 400, 428, 455, with Edelbrock Performer Heads, Kit
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Comp Cams: Rocker Arms, Ultra Gold, Aluminum, 7/16 in. Stud Mount, Full Roller, 1.5 Ratio, Pontiac, Set of 16
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Comp Cams: Timing Set; Nine Key Way Billet Timing Set; Adjustable; Pontiac
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Eagle Specialty Products: Crankshaft, 2-Piece Seal, Internal Balance, Forged 4340 Steel, 4.250 in. Stroke, Pontiac, 400, Each
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Edelbrock: Cylinder Head, Performer, Aluminum, Assembled, 87cc Chamber, 215cc Intake Runner, Pontiac, 389-455, Each
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Edelbrock: Fuel Rails, Aluminum, Clear Anodized, Pontiac, V8, Pair
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Edelbrock: Intake Manifold, Torker II EFI, Aluminum, Natural, Multi-Port, Non-EGR, Pontiac, V8, Each
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Holley: ECU, Engine Control Unit, Holley HP, Each
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Holley: Holley Aluminum Ultra HP Carburetors, 850CFM
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Hooker Headers: Headers, Super Competition, Full-Length, Steel, Black Ceramic Coated, Pontiac, Firebird, Grand Am, Pair
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March Performance: Pulley Kit, Serpentine, Aluminum, Clear Powdercoated, Pontiac, V8, Kit
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Milodon: Main Caps, Ductile Iron, 3-Center, Straight, 4-Bolt, Pontiac, 350, 389, 400, Set
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Milodon: Oil Pan, Steel, Gold Iridite, 7 qt., Pontiac, 350/389/400/421/428/455 , Low Profile Design, Each
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Milodon: Water Pump, Mechanical, High-Volume, Aluminum, Natural, Pontiac, 400/428/455, Each
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Moroso: Vacuum Pump, Racing, 3-Vane, Aluminum, Black Anodized, Each
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MSD Ignition: Distributor, Pro-Billet, Magnetic Trigger, Mechanical Advance, Pontiac, 326-455, Each
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MSD Ignition: Ignition Coil, Blaster HVC-2, U-Core, Drag Race, Square, Epoxy, 45,000 V, Each
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Trick Flow Specialties: Fuel Injectors, TFXй 120 lbs./hr., 41A Peak and Hold Circuit Driver, Universal, Set of 8
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Turbonetics Inc.: Blow-Off Valve, Godzilla Bypass, Stainless Steel, Polished, 10-35 psi, Universal, Each
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Turbonetics Inc.: Wastegate Kit, Newgen HP
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Ames Performance Engineering: Timing Cover, Pontiac 400-455

BOP Engineering: Pontiac One-Piece Oil Pan Gasket(OPG49)

Eagle Specialty Products:
standard forged 4340 steel H-Beam, length: 6.700 in.
rod journal: 2.200 in.
housing bore: 2.3250 in.
pin size: 0.990 in.
big end width: 0.9900 in.
pin end width: 1.1250 in.
thickness above pin: 0.220 in.
typical weight: 805g