Page 136 of Buick Performance Parts Catalog by TA Performance

TA No-Hop Traction Bars TA manufactures the ultimate bolt on traction bar for the `64- `72 GMA-body cars. Commonly referred to as No Hop bars, they improve traction and reduce 60 foot times. TA has done this by relocating the upper control arm to produce the correct instant center location. In changing the instant center location, the chassis will try to drive the rear end downward and lift the front end up, thus concentrating the weight of the vehicle on the rear tires. Stock suspension is designed to do the opposite. It tries to draw the rear end and the body together which reduces the downward force, therefore reducing traction.TAs traction bars are cut and machined from billet steel and powder coated for corrosion resistance and appearance. The billet material we use is stronger than the cast bars that our competitors offer, plus they have better fit and finish. Rich Brouwers Coin Operated race car . The name of this car says it all. Rich found it too expensive to back-half his car, install a new suspension and large tires. The Coin Operated car runs stock suspension with traction bars and a 10.5 x 30 tall slick. With this combination he has recorded remarkable 1.30 60 foot times and 10.0 ETs, making this car one of the fastest stock suspension Buicks in the country. 10.0s w/ 1.30 60 foot times! Our traction bars use the standard 1-7/8 Bushings. Some applications, including 1964 GTOs used 1-3/8 Bushings. Please confirm. GM A-Bodycars include the following `64-`72 models: Chevy Chevelle Malibu SS, Monte Carlo. Buick Special Skylark Sportwagon GS. Oldsmobile F85 Cutlas 442. Pontiac Tempest Lemans GTO. Part No. TA 2042 TA No Hop Bars fits `64-`72 GM A-Body.. $175.00 Billet Steel Not Cast Iron! MISCELLANEOUS The Company Car Owner Mike Tomaszewski, President of TA Performance 533 cid (Buick 455 bored and stroked) Prototype Stage 5 cylinder heads 2 Holley Dominators on fabricated intake Best ET 8.99, Best MPH 149 mph 3400 lb race weight All parts used on this combination with the exception of the intake manifold (the heads are equivalent to our current Stage 4s) are available from TA Performance! 480-922-6807 Order and Tech Line www.TAPERFORMANCE.com TA Performance Products, Inc. 136

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