Page 72 of Buick Performance Parts Catalog by TA Performance

TIMING ACCESSORIES 480-922-6807 Order and Tech Line www.TAPERFORMANCE.com TA Performance Products, Inc. 72 Replacement Timing Chain Sets Advance/Retard Crank Gears Replace worn or stretched timing chains. Replacement chains will extend the life of most timing gear sets. Many racers will change chains on a regular basis to keep valve train timing optimized. In other cases, engines that see regular driving will benefit from a chain change as the miles accumulate. These chains are made from the same materials as those they are replacing. Part Nos. TA 1525 V6 (odd and even fire), 215-300-340-350 Single Row, for TA 1521 TA V1521 .......... $20.00 TA 1525A V6 (odd and even fire), 215-300-340-350 Double Row, for TA 1521B TA V1521B .... $20.00 TA 1525B V6 (odd and even fire), 215-300-340-350 Double Row, for TA 1523 TA 1523A ......... $45.00 TA 1526 400-430-455 Single Row, for TA 1522 ....................................................................... $20.00 TA 1526A 400-430-455 Double Row, for TA 1522B TA 1522C ................................................ $20.00 TA 1526B 400-430-455 Double Row, for TA 1524....................................................................... $45.00 TA offers special billet crankshaft gears with the nine key way flexibility. Just like the gears used on our Billet timing set series they utilize 0,2,4,6 8 degree increments for advance or retard of the camshaft. Unlike offset crank keys which not only alter the timing mark location, but throw the engine completely out of balance which can cause severe damage. Offset keys will advance or retard the cam AND the balancer at the same time, and dont forget that Buick engines are external balanced. These crank gears are compatible with all TA double row sets (excluding over sizes) as well as other manufacturers double row sets. Part Nos. TA 1527 `61-`88 198-225-231-252 V6 (odd even fire), 215-300-340-350 ......................... $59.95 TA 1528 `67-`76 400-430-455 ............................................................................................ $59.95 TA 1526B Shown TA 1527 TA 1528 1976 Indy 500 Buick V6 Turbocharged Pace Car Ron Frakes (L) GM Project Engineer for the car, and King Eric the Sixteenth Gustof of Sweden after a test drive. The King of Sweden test driving the 1976 Pace car at 150 MPH. In the passenger seat is the General Manager of the track as well as Ron Frakes and a secret service agent in the back seat. While at 150 mph Mr. Frakes assured the King that it would be ok if he took his hands off the wheel in order to demonstrate the handling characteristics of the vehicle, it was a success. J.R. Rutherford winner of the 1976 Indy 500 Buick was one of the few companies to ever pace the Indy 500 for two years in a row. Buick took full advantage of the opportunity. In 1975 a 455 powered Century did the honors. In 1976 a turbocharged 231 V6 had its chance. The V6 car was noted as accelerating TWICE as fast as the 455 car when the car was at highway speed. The success of the car both mechanically and by the public appreciation solidified the V6 for future use and began the Turbo Buick Generation. Thanks to Ron Frakes for the pics and info Ron Frakes was also the man responsible for the GSX spoilers and suspension. He is quick to emphasize that the spoilers are functional, not just good looking!

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