Page 32 of Buick Performance Parts Catalog by TA Performance

480-922-6807 Order and Tech Line www.TAPERFORMANCE.com TA Performance Products, Inc. 32 INTAKE MANIFOLDS Manifold Features The 350 Buick engine has a surprising amount of performance potential, but it has been hampered by the lack of a high performance intake manifold. TA Performance Products solved the problem when we introduced our very first product in 1983... the Stage One, aluminum dual plane intake manifold for the `68-`81 Buick 350 Engines. Since it's inception, theTA Stage 1 manifold has been a perfect compliment to street and strip combinations by giving a substantial increase in engine efficiency and economy through it's proven dual plane runner design.The TA manifold maintains excellent low speed and mid-range torque for optimum driveability, yet increases top end power as well. For maximum versatility the manifold is machined to accept Quadrajet and other spread bore carburetors, or square bore carburetors such as the Holley, Edelbrock, or Demon. When bolted on, this manifold will actually increase the air flow by 5% at .300" valve lift and 2.3% at .600" valve lift over the head alone. This light weight manifold (16 lbs) will give the Buick 350 a 15-35 HP increase, and improves torque and power from 0-6500 RPM all while reducing engine weight by 40 lbs. 15-35 HP increase, based on combination Improves fuel economy Works with GS Ram Air, Air Cleaners .320 sec. /3.5 MPH over Poston S-Divider Use for street or strip Clears hood with all stock air cleaners Improves Power from 0-6500 RPM Better throttle response Fits ALL 350 Buicks Reduces engine weight 40 lbs Produced Exclusively By TA Performance 350 Buick Aluminum Intake Manifold Part No. TA 1235 `68-`81 350 .......... $329.95 Perfect Choice When Switching From 2 bbl To 4 bbl Stage1 Stage1 In 1983, Mike Tomaszewski made his first Part: the Stage 1, 350 Intake Manifold. This was the very first aftermarket intake produced for the Buick 350 (2 years after the 350 Buick was discontinued!) and his first Dealer was Kenne-Bell Buick. Jim Bell at K-B grew tired of referring to it as the intake, so the term TA was coined, thus the beginning of TA Performance Products, Inc. Tomaszewski The Birth Of An Intake And Of A Company Mike Atwood, Cedar Rapids, IA 1970 GS350 restored then upgraded with the TA Stage 1 Intake, TA 212 Camshaft and other TA valve train components. Mike says the car still gets 16+ mpg on the highway which is outstanding. Mike also commented on the quality of the TA parts and how they made his installation much easier than expected. Switching from 2 bbl to 4 bbl? Ask us about our Carburetors! NOTE: Use TA 1246 mounting plate when using Square Bore carburetors. Please see Our Intake Accessories Section starting on page 37!

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