1981 Buick century

Asked by Millymill Jun 06, 2019 at 01:13 AM about the 1981 Buick Century Sedan RWD

Question type: Car Customization

What's the best engine and
transmission combo to make my car
faster and stronger

1 Answer

F_O_R answered 5 years ago

These cars originally came with Buick. Pontiac or Olds V8 engines. I would probably pick a small block Chevy engine like a 383 or a 400. Other GM cars that used this platform came with SBC engines which means it should be a bolt in job if you source the correct parts.

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