Page 80 of Buick Performance Parts Catalog by TA Performance

STROKER KITS CONNECTING RODS 480-922-6807 Order and Tech Line www.TAPERFORMANCE.com TA Performance Products, Inc. 80 C.I.D. 494 523 273 Crank TA 1627C TA 1627D TA V1627 TA Performance Reconditioned Connecting Rods TA offers reconditioned stock rods for stock to moderate buildups. We use original cores that have been checked for cracks, and inspected to insure proper pin size. The big end is then professionally resized and TA-ARP rod bolts installed and torqued to spec. A core charge applies, which is refundable if a useable rod set is returned. Part Nos. TA V1628 225, 231, 252 V6................................................................................................................................. $206.99 TA 1628A 340-350, please specify `68-`72 or `73-`81.......................................................................................... $295.00 TA 1629A 400-430-455 ....................................................................................................................................... $295.00 Also available for other engines, please inquire TA 1629A TA Performance offers several different Connecting Rods to accommodate all performance combinations used with Buick engines. Our reconditioned rods are ideal for stock and mild street performance rebuilds. Our New Sportsman Rods are recommended for all combinations from 500 HP to 800 HP revving as high as 7000 RPM. Our Billet Aluminum rods are suited to the combinations that require the lightest rotating weight. Our 4340 Billet Steel rods are for the most serious of combinations. Billet Aluminum or Billet Steel rods are required on stroker combinations. Rod Selection TAs In-House Equipment Rod and Cap Grinder, Plus Rod Hone Stroker Kits Theres no replacement for displacement. A stroker kit will increase the cubic inch of your big block or V6 engine while greatly increasing peak torque. A good flowing cylinder head will be required to achieve substantial horsepower gains. Stroker kits include crankshaft, connecting rods, and pistons, all other items are available but sold separately. Part Nos. TA 1613 TA 1614 TA V1613 Block 455 455 231 Rods TA 1632A TA 1632B TA V1632 Pistons TA 1612 TA 1610 TA V1610 Stroke 4.150 4.400 3.625 CR 12.4:1 13.0:1 * Price $2595.00 $4550.00 $4435.00 Bore 4.350 4.350 4.000 1 2 3 1 2 3 Nominal bore, other bore sizes available as required Nominal cubic inch, C.I.D. varies based on bore size Nominal compression ratio based on .040 gasket, 64 cc chamber and stock deck height. CR can be increased or decreased as needed via deck work or piston design. We can accommodate any compression ratio desired. V6 Pistons are made to order, state compression desired 8.5:1 to 9.5:1 is the normal range for turbocharged applications. * Rod Bolts: Please see our rod bolt listing in the Hardware Section on pg 27

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