Page 41 of Buick Performance Parts Catalog by TA Performance

Selecting a carburetor can be one of the most complicated decisions made when upgrading your engine. MAKE AND MODEL Traditional Holley use for street/strip combinations, due to some of its performance features expect regular tuning and some maintenance. Edelbrock Performer most applications will be a bolt on and go, tuning is very simple. Holley Avenger allows for the tuning control of traditional Holleys but has been updated to be more user friendly. Holley HP is the serious street/strip/race carburetor, excellent choice for higher end applications. Holley Dominator use when maximum CFM is required for extreme HP combinations and high end RPM. OEM Quadrajet ideal street/strip carburetor, best all around gas mileage and performance. Limited tuning, especially when unrestored. Use TAs Q-Jet restoration and tuning service for best results. TA Tuned Port Fuel Injection use when modern type drive ability, gas mileage, crisp throttle response and additional HP from properly metered fuel delivery is desired. HOW MUCH CFM 350 engines - bone stock upgrade from 2 to 4 barrel: 600-650 CFM - moderate cam, Stage 1 Intake and Competition Headers: 750 CFM 455 engines - stock and basic re-builds: 750 cfm - average 400 to 500 HP build ups: 800-850 CFM - 500+ HP combos: 950 CFM - 650+ HP combos: 1050+ CFM EXAMPLES - 350 engine converting from 2 barrel to 4 barrel use Edelbrock Performer 600 CFM with electric choke or OEM Quadrajet - Moderately built 350 and stock 455 use Edelbrock Performer 750 CFM, Holley Traditional 750, Avenger 770 CFM with electric choke or OEM Quadrajet - 455 Performance Street use Edelbrock Performer 800 CFM, Holley Traditional 850 CFM, Avenger 870 CFM or HP 750 CFM or OEM Quadrajet (800 CFM) - High End Street/Strip 455 use HP 950 CFM - Extreme Street Combo 455 use HP 950 CFM or Dominator 1050/1150 CFM Recommendations reflect popular Buick combinations used by TA Performance, our dealers, racers customers. and Full Race Carburetors... Decisions , Decisions Holley Street Avenger Holley Street Avenger carburetors incorporate Holleys No Trouble Tuning features such as adjustable vacuum secondaries, adjustable electric choke, and adjustable floats with see-through sights. Holley also incorporated their Gen IV power valve with million mile blow out protection. Each Street Avenger also has 4 vacuum ports for accessories such as PCV, power brakes, vacuum advance, etc. Available in several different sizes. Part Nos. TA 1276A 570 CFM for 300 HP and Less ...........................................................$350.00 TA 1276B 670 CFM for 300-400 HP ...................................................................$360.00 TA 1276C 770 CFM for 400-450 HP ...................................................................$380.00 TA 1276D 870 CFM for 450+ HP ........................................................................$420.00 CARBURETORS www.TAPERFORMANCE.com TA Performance Products, Inc. 480-922-6807 Order and Tech Line 41 Truck Avenger Also Available For 4-wheel Off Road Vehicles Please Call For Price And Availability Performance Quadrajets Q-jet Information 1966 was the first year for the Quadrajet and starting in 1967 all 4 barrel Buicks used the Quadrajet. 1966 `67s have a side inlet for the fuel line all others have the distinctive front inlet. The 4th digit of the part number indicates the year. Most 1972 later Big Blocks used 800 CFM Quadrajets. One of TAs many services is Quadrajet Restoration and Upgrading. We can take your Q-jet and restore it to like new condition and TUNE it to your particular combination. All coatings are like original... plated, not painted. You get YOUR carburetor back, perfect for numbers matching combinations. We also have cores available ( . This service is available for most other carburetors as well. Part No. TA 1253 Level 3 Carburetor Service .............. $395.00 $125 Core Charge Applies) Performs Better Than New!

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