Page 134 of Buick Performance Parts Catalog by TA Performance

Notes About Transplants Regal transplants are the most popular, and that is why they are called out in our listings. However, our `68-`72 frame pad is extremely versatile and has been used to transplant big block Buicks in just about every kind of vehicle. We recommend, with any transplant, including the Regals, to mock up the engine and pre-fit for best results. We recommend attaching the motor mounts and frame pads to the block, have your headers or exhaust manifolds on hand as well as valve covers, intake manifold and transmission. Then set the engine into place and adjust its position for best clearance of all components. Scribe around the frame pads for reference marks. Remove the engine then put the frame pads only, at your reference marks, mark or transfer punch the bolt hole locations, then drill the bolt holes. Installing the engine permanently will now be much easier. ---- We also recommend this procedure on `64-`67 A-body transplants to improve header, valve cover and intake fitment. Cast Aluminum or Cast Iron? Aluminum will be approximately half the weight of iron. Strength is not compromised when using aluminum, however, aluminum frame pads will corrode easier. We recommend the iron pads when the car will see all types of driving conditions. Aluminum pads are ideal for drag race applications `64-`72 A-bodycars include Buick Special/Skylark/Sportwagon/GS, Chevrolet Chevelle/Malibu/Monte Carlo and their SS models, Pontiac Tempest/ LeMans/GTO and Oldsmobile F-85/Cutlas/442. `78-`88 G-body cars include Buick Regal/Century (RWD), Chevrolet Malibu/Monte Carlo, Pontiac Grand Prix and Oldsmobile Cutlas/442 400-430-455 Passenger Side Bottom 1 2 3 4 Oil Sender Port Motor Mount Bolt Locations Motor Mount Positioning As a rule: Use #2 #4 locations for A G Body installations, Use #1 #3 for most Fullsize car installations (some exceptions may apply) TA 1820D LH Frame Pad Positioning We offer an exclusive dual bolt pattern on our early (`64-`67) frame p ads. The alternate position allows for better header clearance. If using headers we recommend considering the alternate position when fitting. Note: 3rd set of holes are not visible from the top side, they have been added to the picture for reference. Original Location Alternate Locations Topside - Drivers side similar - SFI Approved Flexplate Shield Midmount The ultimate in safety and the first of its kind! Recommended for many forms of racing and high end street performance. This shield is unique because of the 360 degree containment area, and most important because it fits inside the bellhousing, sandwiched between the engine and transmission. If the flexplate should fail, the safety minded design of this shield, will contain the fragments before they have a chance to exit the bell housing. At the same time, it functions as a mid mount, giving extra rigidity to the frame and support of the engine and transmission. Use of a midmount will decrease the amount of frame deflection under launch. Please note that modification of the firewall on stock bodied cars will be required. Part No. TA 2050 Flexplate Shield Midmount fits ALL except Nailhead ........ $149.95 sfi SFI FOUNDATION INC. APPROVED MISCELLANEOUS 480-922-6807 Order and Tech Line www.TAPERFORMANCE.com TA Performance Products, Inc. 134 Transmission Mounts New Not rebuilt. A new transmission mount can reduce vibration and drive train noises. Replace when required or during transmission/engine installs. TA 1823 Turbo 400 transmission (rectangle shape) except `70 earlier Fullsize and Riviera, ......................... 19.95 TA 1823A Turbo 400 transmission `63-`66 Riviera, round w/center stud at cross member ................................ 19.95 (Drilling crossmember may be required to fit some applications) TA 1823B Turbo 400 transmission `67-70 Riviera, round w/ 2 bolt mount at cross member ................................$ 19.95 TA 1824 Turbo 350 automatic OR 3 4 speed manual transmissions .............................................................. 19.95 TA V1824 200-R-4 transmission 78-87 Buick Regal and Grand National, Stock Replacement ......................... 9.95 TA 1823 Notes About Motor Mounts and Frame Pads

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