Catalog: Buick Performance Parts Catalog
Company/Brand: TA Performance
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128 Replacement Parts .................... 49 Manual, ... 115 Used Parts ... Fabricated ............ 162 Replacement Parts ................... 135 V6 ... ................... 46 Stroker Parts V8 Crankshafts ... 46 Timing Chain Sets Parts Valve Guides ... 73 Valve Train Parts Timing Tabs (indicators ... 103 Engine Cleaning Brush Kit ......... 153 ... is used to call out Turbo 6 specific parts. TA Performances Turbo V6 Logo ... in 2002 to mark our entry into the Turbo 6 market. TABLE OF CONTENTS 480- ...

without notice. TA Performance reserves the right to substitute, modify, or upgrade ... items as they feel necessary without notice. Arizona ... check or certified check at time of delivery, sorry, no personal or company ... on COD orders. No COD orders outside of the U.S. COD orders require prepayment ... requests a signature at time of delivery. Credit card orders are ... must be reported within 5 days of receipt of order. Claims for shipping ... damages must be filed with the delivering carrier. No special order ... parts are returnable. Special orders require ... a 50% to 75% deposit based on type of part. Returned parts are subject to a ... shops and resellers. However, we do offer Dealer Programs, in two distinctive ... and Rear End Girdles. Buick Performance Parts Dealer Program is available to repair ...

The Biggest power gains for your 400-430- ... 455 engine are with TAs aluminum cylinder heads, ... without question! We offer multiple cylinder heads to fit every ... heat treated to T-6 specification. TA then machines the castings in house, on ... state of the art CNC milling machines, resulting in ... the highest degree of quality. TA Performance has been ... an excellent reputation not only within the Buick community, but within the entire ... automotive aftermarket, for quality of craftsmanship as well as performance. ... Over the years, through our own testing as well ... to update and expand our cylinder head offering. By doing so, Buick Big Block powered ... continue to out perform more popular engine makes. TA Performance operates one of ... the few full service head manufacturing ...

Street Eliminator (SE) series heads are the easiest way to upgrade to aluminum ... heads, and get the performance you want. Intake and ... to out perform ported iron heads. These heads can be further ported for an ... with any iron cylinder head. These heads are perfectly suited as ... cracked or in poor condition. Because these heads incorporate all of the same ... exterior features as stock iron heads there are NO additional parts needed when ... Stage 1 Series heads also incorporate the original type air conditioning ... mounting boss above the #2 exhaust port. On 10:1 Compression ... engines, out of the box performance is usually 50+ HP. ... These heads can support pump gas ... head is desired and you have upgrade parts from your iron heads that you want to ...

$2450.00 Bare Castings $1395.00 The Infamous Stage 2 heads, the ones that ... started it all. Originally based off the Stage 2 iron head developed by Buick ... engineers, and refined over the years through almost 20 years of ... experience. The modified exhaust runner, or lack of, is ... the secret to this head. By eliminating ... the dog leg style exhaust runner, spent ... exhaust gas is sent directly into the header tube resulting in quicker flow ... and more volume from the exhaust port. The superior exhaust port design can be ... , including forced induction. The Stage 2 SE heads out of the box have a ... to exhaust flow relationship. Use of these heads does require Stage 2 style ... TA 1131 head bolts. On 10:1 Compression engines, out of the box performance is usually ...

Taking the SE series heads another step (or two) ... better, the Stage 1 Track Eliminator Series heads ... our Stage 3 raised intake runner. The raised runner provides a more direct ... flow to the valve resulting in additional CFM over ... the standard port (SE) head, approx. 10 15 ... intake valve, by incorporating the 2.250 intake valve as used on the Stage ... , Track Eliminator Series Heads with the oversized intake valves and porting ... 340 CFM at .500 ! Please inquire about these incredible upgrades. TE heads require a ... SP-2 series. All other features are the same as original heads and our Stage 1 ... Stage 1 Series heads also incorporate the original type air conditioning mounting ... boss above the #2 exhaust port. On 10:1 Compression ... engines, out of the box performance is usually 60+ HP. ...

2, 3 4 series heads do not incorporate the rear attaching point used on the ... conditioning lower bracket. This is the one located at the #2 exhaust port. ... Fairly simple modification of the lower A/C bracket will be required. Due ... to the different exhaust side and header ... tube kit. Either version requires the bracket to be positioned then brazed to ... the tube. PRICING Assembled $2550.00 Bare ... $1495.00 Intake Exhaust Again, as with the Stage 1 TE heads, we have incorporated ... the Stage 3 intake runner into the Stage 2 heads, producing one of the ... most powerful cylinder heads in the performance market. When the oversized ... valve is used in conjunction with the superior exhaust runner of the Stage 2 ... gains are very impressive out of the box, and phenomenal when fully ported. ...

most popular race cylinder head. TAs engineering team spread the valve center lines ... , resulting in increased flow through the entire RPM range. A closed combustion ... design which measures 58 ccs increases the compression ratio without having to ... manifold from our SP-2 series. Use of these heads does require Stage 2 style ... a unique roller rocker set due to the re-located valve centers. On 11:1 ... Compression engines out of the box performance is usually 80+ HP. ... These heads can support pump gas ... to 900+ HP. Stage 3 Primary Use: When the desired performance requires a race ... Hood clearance is not an issue When the purchase of headers, rockers and an ... TAs HP Oil Pump Assembly Supports even the most Radical Combinations ...

$1695.00 On our Stage 4 heads we moved the intake pushrod in order to widen the ... intake runner. Though the CFM is similar to our Stage 3 heads, ... the wider runner does a better job at ... combinations. Because we moved the intake pushrod, the Stage 4 heads do ... require the use of a roller camshaft with offset (TA 1414 ... design which measures 58 ccs increases the compression ratio without having to ... custom made sheet metal manifold. Use of these heads does require Stage 2 style ... a unique roller rocker set due to the re-located valve centers and ... intake pushrods. On 11:1 Compression engines out of the box performance is usually ... 80+ HP. These heads can support pump gas combinations ... to 900+ HP. Stage 4 Primary Use: - When the highest performance full race head is ...

Head Replacement Guides Seats We offer replacement Iron Cylinder Heads for 350 ... , 400-430 455 engines. First, each head is cleaned and ... magnafluxed to check for cracks. Then new magnesium-bronze guides and ... steel exhaust seats** are installed. The guides are then honed and we continue ... standard concentricity, which ensures the best alignment of the guide to the ... shops do not even check concentricity! Then we set the tip heights and select the ... combination. Prior to assembly we cut the head surface to provide the best seal ... for the head gasket, following that, the heads are thoroughly cleaned to remove ... all debris. Finally, we assemble the heads and set the springs to the ... proper coil bind parameters. The assembled heads are then bagged and are ...

Block Girdle with optional Halo Girdle The TA Performance block girdle is a must ... or high RPM Buick 400-430-455. The conservative casting of the factory ... be with serious HP and RPM. Buick engineers used a combination of a conservative ... large main journal crank to distribute the loads found during a stock application ... place when power levels go beyond the 600 HP mark, when RPM levels are above ... 6000 and/ or with the use of heavy aftermarket steel crankshafts. ... The TA girdle is made from 1 thick high ... ductile iron which is stronger than the iron used in the block. The girdle ... by a machine shop and when installed the girdle is an integral part of the block ... . The main caps must be cut and machined to ... fit within the saddle of the girdle. The girdle ties into the pan rail to ...

Cams can add an excessive amount of stress to the conservative Buick ... incorporating this structural item. The TA lifter bore girdle is a structural ... stock machined to fit precisely into the lifter valley of the block. The lifter ... with our block girdle, once installed, the lifter girdle becomes an integral part ... of your engine and is bolted in place. Far better ... with putties and metal plates. And the TA Lifter Bore Girdle does not pose a ... normally aspirated, roller cam 533 cid engine. And now considered by many as a ... 395.00 TA Performance can perform the specialty machine work needed when ... grooving for better oil feed to the mains. We pioneered the block girdle ... technique which we have perfected over the years and have installed countless ...

Order and Tech Line 23 TA Performance offers quality head stud kits to replace stock ... consistent torque values while saving the threads in the block from damage. In ... addition, studs help position the cylinder head and gasket during ... failure (see listings). Studs are made of heat treated 8740 chrome moly steel, ... and competition. Please Note: Many of our stud kits are TA Exclusive items, ... 129.00 -TA 1134NH does not incorporate the original type bolt head, these studs ... secure the head and accessory brackets with the ... 159.00 same as TA 1135A but includes the optional 8 extra head studs TA 1136 ... studs are recommended for most high end engine combinations to help with cylinder head ... sealing. They are also good insurance if using ... consideration is head studs can hamper the removal of the cylinder head when the ...

Products, Inc. 24 TA head bolts offer the ultimate in quality and the convenience ... of bolts for your big block Buick. Allows ... your cylinder heads without removing the rocker arms or valve springs because ... of our reduced 9/16 hex head diameter (1/2 ... rolling and machining. Kits include the bolts with hardened and parallel ... 95.00 same as TA 1129 but includes the optional 8 extra head bolts TA 1129X ... 65.00 does not incorporate the original type bolt head with integrated ... stud, the accessory brackets and head are secured ... TA 1131 400-430-455 Stg 2, 3 4 includes the optional 8 extra head studs .. $145.00 ... are stronger and more practical than the stock main bolts. The benefits of ... , while giving additional strength to the bottom end of your engine. Studs will ...

Series bolts are available in the small hex head design or 12 point, ... both of which (in most cases) allows for head ... re-torquing without removing the valve train. High Performance Series ... because studs do not have to twist into the cylinder block threads, thus all ... forces are on one axis. Second, because the threads in the block will be under less ... removed every time during disassebly, the life of the threads in the block will ... greatly. And lastly, studs on race engines will aid in quicker tear downs and ... easier reassembly because the studs will locate the caps more ... com TA Performance Products, Inc. 26 We offer head bolt kits for most V6 applications ... . Two levels of performance are available, High ... Got Torque? is a registered trademark of TA Performance R ...

models, check for proper clearance with the rod bolt nut and the counterbore on ... the rod cap. If there is interference, it will cause the cap ... to shift when the nut is torqued. When reconditioning ... the rods with ARP rod bolts check for this ... bore as needed. V6 Main Bolt Kits TA offers replacement main bolts that are far ... -head radius and rolled threads for the utmost in reliability. These bolts ... provide a nominal rating of 170,000 psi, and are 1000% less prone ... as compared to stock bolts because of the unique process of rolling the threads ... after the heat treating process. Pro Series main ... bolts incorporate all the key features of the High Performance Series but are ... 100.00 One of the first upgrades that should be done for ...

intake manifold leaks and improve your engines appearance by using our quality intake ... bolts. These bolts are rated at 170,000 psi and are ... Also See Our Stainless Intake Bolts For The 455 In The Stainless Hardware Section ... Pro Street, 455 Buick, 8:71 Blower The Buick Blackhawk Concept Vehicle 455 ... Rockers, TA Valve Covers Many More TA Parts High quality hardware to replace worn ... increasing horsepower and RPM. Anytime the flexplate or flywheel is changed it is ... recommended to replace the bolts. Because balancer bolts and ... balancer washers have the highest torque specification, it is ... best to replace them anytime the balancer is installed. We have gone to ... great lengths to make the balancer washers available again at an ... -430-455 and 231-252 Even Fire V6, set of 2 .............. $10.00 TA 1108P Crank ...

-922-6807 Order and Tech Line 3 29 TA offers 3/8 , 12-point header bolts to ease ... header installation. Use of these bolts can reduce wrenching time in half ... . Increased accessibility and the ability to use smaller wrenches such as ... or broken originals and incorporate the small hex head design. Part Nos. TA ... 1112 Standard and Stage One (set of 14) fits 350, 400-430-455 and Iron ... .00 TA 1112B Stage 2 Header Bolts (set of 14), for TA produced Stage 2, 3, 4 ... 15.00 TA V1112 V6 Header bolts (set of 12) fits 225-231-252 *does not fit ... 95 TA 1112NH Nailhead Header bolts (set of 16) fits 264-322-364-401-425, also 215- ... and timing cover bolt kits incorporate the same small hex head style as our intake ... . Timing cover sets include all of the bolts for the water pump, timing cover ...

90.00 Rocker Shaft Mounting We offer 170,000 psi hold down bolts or hold ... kits (preferred) to positively secure the rocker shaft to the cylinder heads. ... rocker shaft hold down clamps. These clamps are used on our roller rockers ... Heavy Duty shafts with stock rockers. These heavy steel clamps are placed over the ... shaft at the bolt location and distribute the ... Use TA 1323A Rocker Shaft Stud Kit with the hold down clamp kit. Part Nos. TA 1320A ... Rocker shaft hold down clamp kit (set of 8), fits 350 ... Rocker shaft hold down clamp kit (set of 8), fits 400-430-455 ... * Replacement Rocker Shaft Bolts,(set of 8) fits 350, 400-430-455, does not fit ... 50 TA 1323A Rocker Shaft Stud Kit, (set of 8) fits 350, 400-430-455, recommended ... Rocker shaft hold down clamp kit (set of 6), fits 231-252 V6, does not fit 225 ...

. 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 ... by giving a substantial increase in engine efficiency and economy through it's ... proven dual plane runner design.The TA manifold maintains excellent low ... power as well. For maximum versatility the manifold is machined to accept ... , or square bore carburetors such as the Holley, Edelbrock, or Demon. When ... , this manifold will actually increase the air flow by 5% at .300" valve lift and ...

Big Block Combinations. Supports engine designs that will run 6500+ RPM and ... support Horsepower Levels in excess of 800 with appropriate carburetion. ... 275.00 Back by popular demand, The TA 1211 is a resurrection of the ... popular B-4B manifold made in the late 1960s for street 400-430-455 c.i.d ... . Buick V8s. The only change to the original design is the addition of ... not work with GS air cleaners because the carburetor location is in a different ... Dominator plenums are CNC machined into the runners. Finishing with a rotary ... runner exits - 3 Vacuum ports at rear of plenum for power brakes, PCV, ... Performer and B4B Intake Manifolds There are NO hood clearance issues when using ... these intakes. New bolts will be required on ... with 1972 later heads, must plug the front and rear smog pump holes on the ...

. 480-922-6807 Order and Tech Line 35 The Offenhauser dual port is best ... as two intake manifolds in one. The intake is divided into two sets of ... runners, the lower portion is fed by the primaries of the carburetor and the ... upper portion is fed by the secondaries. This design provides the ... 76-`78 odd even fire .......... $285.00 Offenhauser Dual Port Designed for 1979 to 1987 2 ... V6. Converted with 231 Heads to use the Edelbrock 5486 Intake Manifold. Engine ... Built By TA Performance. Flaunt the power of your Buick Nailhead! The ... aggressive look and performance of this intake is sure to get the ... attention of every car lover, wether at shows, on ... the street or at the track. Please see our dual carb ...

Use for fabrication of sheet metal intake manifolds. These ... CNC machined plates will save hours of fabrication time while providing a ... for your 455 intake manifold. Made of light weight billet aluminum and ... on or can be welded on to give you the correct bolt pattern to run your ... Manifold has to be contoured to match the shape of the adapter plate. ** Bolts to ... Use TA 1735 Stock Intake Gasket when the rest of the engine is mostly stock ... 1736/TA 1737 Stock Intake Gasket when the rest of the engine is mostly stock ... , please order separately __ TA 1535 Thermostat Housing PG 107 __ TA 1535A Thermostat ( ... 1239A Rubber End Seals PG 37 __TA 1535 Thermostat Housing PG 107 __ TA 1535A Thermostat ( ... using a new one you will save yourself the hassle and it will look and function ...

The classic Holley Street Performance ... 460.00 Reproduction of the `68-`72 400-455 Big Block GSThrottle ... carburetors are designed to provide the widest possible torque range when used ... carbs utilize a two piece construction of lightweight ball burnished aluminum ... which resists warping and leaks. There are no power valves or plastic parts ... used on these carburetors. Metering rods can be ... seconds without having to remove the carb from the engine. Available in ... or SP-2 series intakes on 400-430-455 engines, on 350 engines use TA Stage 1 Intake ...

Selecting a carburetor can be one of the most complicated decisions made when ... upgrading your engine. MAKE AND MODEL Traditional Holley use ... street/strip combinations, due to some of its performance features expect regular ... very simple. Holley Avenger allows for the tuning control of traditional Holleys ... to be more user friendly. Holley HP is the serious street/strip/race carburetor, ... delivery is desired. HOW MUCH CFM 350 engines - bone stock upgrade from 2 to 4 barrel ... and Competition Headers: 750 CFM 455 engines - stock and basic re-builds: 750 cfm - ... + HP combos: 1050+ CFM EXAMPLES - 350 engine converting from 2 barrel to 4 barrel ... sights. Holley also incorporated their Gen IV power valve with million mile ... Avenger Also Available For 4-wheel Off Road Vehicles Please Call For Price And ...

Calibration Kits Carburetor Replacement Parts Air Filter Assemblies and Elements Dial ... that carburetor in for the best performance and drive ability. ... kits provide multiple combinations of jets and rods as well as hangers and ... tuned carburetor can make a world of difference when changing to a larger ... ......................... . 50.00 We offer replacement and upgrade parts for Stock ... Quadrajets and most of the new carburetors we sell. Please call ... , Buick Quadrajet....... $20.19 We offer Edelbrock K N air filter assemblies to ... 40.00 Fuel Pump Block Off Plate Chrome plated fuel pump block off ... plates are ideal for engines using aftermarket electric fuel pumps ... meet or exceed OEM specifications. These pumps are new, not re-built. Part No. ...

pumps are well known for being some of the best on the market. These Gerotor ... . TA MAL4110 has a free flow rate of 110 GPH and is internally set at 7 psi ... . TA MAL4140 has a free flow rate of 140 GPH and is internally set to 12 psi ... , this pump is for the more serious street/strip or race ... Fuel Pumps Fuel Pressure Regulators The Stage 1 mechanical fuel pump is one of ... the most popular upgrades for street/strip ... performance engines. A larger fuel bowl and higher pressure ... ensure adequate fuel delivery on most engines. This is the same pump that was used on ... return line provision can simply plug the fitting. Part No. TA 1534B 400-430-455 ... boss is plugged**. Flows maximum of 8 psi, and 80 GPH, safe for all ... your power combination. Too low of pressure leads to a lean condition ...

. 480-922-6807 Order and Tech Line 45 These reproductions of the original finned ... aluminum valve covers found on the Riviera GS models with the Super ... 425 option, look great and flaunt the Buick name. Includes valve covers, PCV ... High quality and great looks make these Buick valve covers the most popular ... valve cover for the 350 and 400- 430-455 engines. Available ... . Bolts are included. Dont forget the decals! Use TA # DB0056 (350-4) With ... covers are interchangeable between all of the years (`67-`76) the years listed ... for big block valve covers are based off of the visual differences Buick used ... over the generations. Re-chromed covers subject ... Re-Chromed Picture depicts orientation of valve covers when installed has correct ...

heads while also providing plenty of clearance to the A/C box! Does NOT fit ... valve covers specifically made for the late model turbo V6 to accommodate ... roller rockers and to enhance the performance look of these engines. ... These covers will fit any V6 Buick with the ... Valve Covers Please See Our Decals in the Miscellaneous Section on Pages 141 ... with Skylark/GS combinations to clear the power brake booster. TA 1334 Use with ... . Fits TA aluminum valve covers We offer all of the accessories for your valve ... your valve covers and save yourself the hassle of hunting down those accessory ... parts! Part Nos. TA 1330 1 I.D. Breather ...

pride ourselves in providing the best parts for Buick engines, one key item from ... Rockers. TA Roller Rockers feature the best materials, strongest hardware, an ... feature and superior fit which make these full roller design rockers the best on ... the market. All of our rockers incorporate these key ... other rockers. Torrington bearings on the shaft reduce friction and provide ... tolerance bolt holes which results in the strongest shaft on the market. Our TA ... kit is included with all rockers for the most secure installation to the ... , and each rocker is stamped with the TA logo on the top. All rocker sets are ... 1 and Stage 2 series aluminum heads. These rockers are .990 wide which is .090 ... wider than other rockers on the market. The wider rocker allows us to ...

V6 Roller Rocker Arm Assemblies We offer roller rocker assemblies for stock and ... with our proprietary designs to ensure the highest quality. TA V1309 series ... SI Street Intimidator series heads. These rockers mount to the original pedestals ... on SI heads) and like original all of the rockers are on one shaft per head. TA ... V1308 series rockers are of the pedestal type and are for use with our ... rocker configurations found on other engine types were the rockers are mounted in ... STAND TA V1308 NOTE: TA 1309 series. The rocker pedestals may need to be ground ... STREET ELIMINATOR TA Performance is one of T D Machines largest independent ... dealers, therefore we are able to offer rockers for other makes and models at ...

on 1970 and later Buick V6 and V8 engines. Works with aluminum and stamped steel ... rocker arms. Sold in sets of 12 for V6 and sets of 16 for V8. Part ... 50ea Replacement Rocker Arm Parts 1. 2. 3. 4. Replacement Nylon Buttons ... Use a punch or solid rod approximately the same size as the head of the button ... a few hammer blows, this will prevent the button from breaking. Replacement Heavy ... Shaft Bolt and Stud Kits TA Performance offers replacement or heavy duty shafts for ... with stock rockers. Stock shafts are of the same material and quality as ... shafts with 17% more material around the bolt locations for a considerably ... stronger piece, these are sold in a kit which includes 2 ...

DESCRIPTIONS This cam is a direct copy of a factory Stage 1 cam. Buick has ... cam which gives an average power gain of 10 HP over stock. Strong low rpm torque ... vehicles, V6 V8 Jeeps. No other special parts required. Smooth idle. 8.0:1 to 9.5:1 ... recommended. 9.5:1 or more CR. Easy on the valve train. TA valve springs ... valve springs recommended. 2500 -3000 The Car Craft Shoot Out Winner Made 560 HP ... compression (7:1 to 8:1) up to 10 lbs of boost for pump gas. Power Brakes ok. ... Strong mid-range, top end power, plenty of torque across the whole power range. TA ... recommended. Straight pattern version of our 500 HP Cam ideal for Stage 2 Heads ... . Makes more torque than the 413 and 290-08. TA roller rockers and ... -3000 stall converter recommended. The infamous Hemi Killer . Good bracket cam ...

only. Very strong running cam. Lots of mid to upper RPM power. Should have all ... the good stuff to get the full benefit. Rough idle. 12:1 or more ... CR. Recommended for Race only. The biggest solid cam we make. Lots of ... upper RPM power. Should have all the good stuff to get the full benefit. ... 2 1969 GS. His car ran 10.00 134 MPH the first time out. Needs all the good ... 110 Lobe separation helps make this one of the hottest cam combinations that can ... still be driven on the street. TA roller rockers and valve ... :1 or more CR. Additional duration over the TA 294-98F gives this cam a slightly ... CR. TA 304S Straight pattern version of the 308S, specifically designed for ... cam with considerable emphasis on the exhaust side. TA roller rockers and ...

street performance, an upgrade over the dual quad Riviera cam gives 20 HP ... stock with some extra lift resulting in the same driveability as original. Works ... well with low compression engines and smaller displacements. TA 1440 ... . Great street/strip cam, makes lots of power without compromising drivability ... . 112 degree lobe center allows the use of more boost before experiencing ... torque. 112 degree lobe center allows the use of more boost before experiencing ... Cams We also prep roller cam blanks offer all the accessories for the nose of ... the cam (see pg 51). See our all NEW ... solid roller lifter. Fully unleash the power of your Turbo car with a Solid ...

Lifters Do not under estimate the importance of your lifters. TA 1405 ... series lifters use the original GM type valving and have a ... to Buick shaft mounted rockers via the hollow pushrods. Part Nos. TA 1405 350 ... are recommended for competition engines reaching 7000+ RPM. These lifters must ... Rhoads lifters are an ideal lifter for the Buick engine where rough idle, low ... fuel economy and poor driveability are the results of a larger cam. Rhoads ... lifters give the illusion of running two different cams at the same ... time. The lifters bleed down at low speeds ... through an oil orifice to make the cam act smaller than it is. Then at ... higher RPMs the lifter expands to let the cam be its actual size. Part No. TA ... 58 A D D. -- Prior to 1970 Buick oiled their rockers via integral passages on the ...

TA Performance Pushrods TA offers fixed length performance pushrods for ... most Buick V6 and V8 Buick engines. Available in 5/16 or 3/8 O.D. and made ... alternate lengths for 350-400-430-455 engines. Stock replacement pushrods meet or ... , available for almost any Buick engine. Part Nos. TA 1417A 215 V8 ... for many performance combinations. They provide an inexpensive way to ... adjustable pushrods are a TA Exclusive, they allow the use of a late model oiling ... system (through the pushrods) while retaining the early ... Our TA 1423 series pushrods are the best on the market. Made from .080 ... thick, 5/16 O.D., chrome moly tube, these pushrods offer the strength required ... a small O.D. for maximum clearance in the pushrod hole of the cylinder head. We ...

by preventing oil from passing into the combustion chamber. This occurs when ... the valve guides begin to wear. Available ... that TA 1433NH is for 1966 401-425 engines only and is used on the intake guide ... Stem .341 11/32 Valve Stem Many Buick engines did not use seals on the exhaust side ... . It will be necessary to cut the height of the guide down in order to ... is best for race applications were the maximum oil control is needed due to ... the high volume of oil circulation. - Viton is a high ... designed as a direct replacement for the Buick 3/8 or 11/32 valve stems. Will ... any stock valve lock. Sold in sets of 32 for V-8 and 24 for V-6. TA 1434, ... V6 or when using 11/32 dia. valves on the 400-430-455. Material Rubber Rubber w/ ...

to retainer failure and provides your engine with maximum valve train protection. ... They are magna fluxed and black oxided for ... . Perfect for both street or strip. These retainers provide a positive hold that ... controls the valve spring from sliding around the ... RPMs and higher spring loads where the added stress can cause increased valve ... broken springs. Protect your Buick with the best retainer available. Available for ... 3/8 and 11/32 valves. Set of 16. Single spring applications such as ... heads and to positively position the valve springs. TA 1452 series have 16 ... need chamfering to clear inner radius of retainers. We can chamfer the springs ...

TA Performance continues to carry some of the best dual valve springs for the ... Buick engines, this line of Super Springs will compliment all ... levels of performance from hot street cams to ... huge roller profiles. All of the TA Super Springs are manufactured from ... the highest quality chrome silicone ... tempered steel, and they are considered by many engine builders ... as the best and only springs to consider when ... building a Buick engine. TA 1107, TA 1125, TA 1125AL, TA 1130, ... designed for Buick applications, these springs will accommodate most ... while maintaining as much clearance to the rocker as possible. Other springs ... offered on the market will not clear your rockers ... and will require clearancing of the rocker assemblies. TA offers this ...

1060 Who better to improve a valve than the manufacturer of the TA Stage 2 ... temperature as most import valves. They offer increased durability, extended ... valves, all while maintaining the utmost in durability. Our 3/8 High ... Stock Replacement Valve (SRV) Series Engine Size 215 V-8 225 V-6 231 V-6 `75-`76 ` ... for stock or low budget rebuilds. These valves match sizes, design and ... material specifications of original valves. Available in full ...

oil pumps for most combinations due to the increased load they apply to the front ... of the camshaft. This extra loading can lead ... Pumps Hi-Volume, Hi-Pressure Oil Pumps The key to an effective Buick oil system is ... Pump Assemblies. TA 1504A next page TA offers Hi-Volume, Hi-Pressure oil pumps. These ... Ideal for severe duty applications, and engines with excessive bearing clearance. TA ... HIGHLY recommends the use of a stock relief spring or a TA 1502 ... Pump Assemblies. TAs Oil Pump Recipe. The best oil pump combination for stock, ... and street/strip set ups is the use of a stock oil pump gear set such as TA ... and a TA 1502 Adjustable Regulator. These three pieces in conjunction with a ... cover and oil pump end clearance of .002 to .003 will provide proper oil ...

For `57 `58 Nailhead we offer replacement vanes for the vacuum pump ... that is piggy backed to the oil pump. Please inquire. Over 20 ... Years of experience and a thorough understanding ... of the Buick oiling system have resulted in ... the best oil pump assemblies in the entire Buick community. Famous for ... their high level of craftsmanship and oil delivery, the TA ... regarded by many as a mandatory part of any engine rebuild. Wether a ... , street performance or for race, the TA unit provides the oil pressure and ... to ensure proper delivery through the entire RPM range, doing so without ... increasing the load placed upon the camshaft. Assemblies for 198,215,225, ... 300,3 40,350,400,430 455 are available. They include new timing cover, pump cover, ...

Pick Up Tube Assemblies TA Performance offers high quality original replacement and ... , this was barely adequate for stock engines. Even Buick engineers recognized this ... sump oil pan applications such as the `67- `70 Riviera and other fullsize ... cars of that generation. TA 1520F is a ... sump oil pan. Please not this is not the correct tube for stock oil pans that ... over stock, we recommend modifying the oil pan for increased capacity and oil ... control at the sump, especially around the pickup. We found that when additional ... power is put to these cars and the car is driven hard there are some oil ... concerns. When the front suspension unloads under heavy ... acceleration all of the oil was rushing out of the sump area. ... It is more prevalent on the center style pans because the sump is ...

. 68 Oil Pressure Scales Idle minimum of 10 lbs, preferably 15 to 20+ ... Daily Driver Restorations use low side of scale Street/Strip use mid range of ... scale Full Race use high side of scale Note: All readings taken at stock ... location with engine at operating temperature Oil Viscosity ... Oil Types TA recommends to use the thinnest oil possible to adequately ... protect the engine, preferably a high grade synthetic such ... superior film strength to carry the extra loads of performance combinations ... temperature. Most synthetics will flow the same when the engine is 50 degrees as ... oil pressure readings will not be the solution to your oiling problems. Ask ... were a dipstick only directly into the block. Part No. TA 1500A 400-430-455 ... on to tube. TA 1500A TA 1500B is the same except mounting bracket is not ...

system relies on an adequate supply of oil. In race applications prolonged ... clearances can quickly distribute all the oil through out the engine resulting ... This will insure a constant supply to the pickup tube and will a l s o s t a b ... i l i z e o i l temperatures. The sump area incorporates two horizontal ... keeps as much oil as possible around the p i c k u p d u r i n g a l l ... conditions. The gated baffle opens from the momentum ... created by heavy acceleration, while the rear baffle prevents the oil from ... running up the back of t h e b l o c k . O n deceleration ( ... or when the front end comes back down) the gated ... baffle closes and along with the forward baffle greatly reduces the ... amount of oil that would normally rush towards ...

Unlike original nylon coated cam gears these gear sets are all high tensile ... strength cast iron, for the utmost in durability. Original type ... nylon gears are prone to stripping as they get brittle with age. Part Nos. TA 1521 ... high tensile strength cast iron, for the utmost in durability. These sets offer ... crank gears for advancing or retarding the camshaft. Recommended for most ... what position you will install the timing set either by degreeing the ... advance as an example. First note there are 2 sets of markings; the inner ... markings are for the key ways and the outer markings are for the teeth. In ... essence the gear is machined to change the relationship between the key way and ... the tooth, in this case for 4 (out of 360) degrees advance. So by eye it ...

Steel Billet Double Roller Timing Sets The ULTIMATE in double roller timing sets! ... The difference is accuracy. No more ... problems degreeing cams because these billet timing sets have nine keyways ( ... as straight up), providing full control of camshaft set up. Both the cam and ... than cast iron sprockets which are then . These sets utilize a true roller ... type chain made of the highest quality materials. Available in ... oversized sets to compensate when the block has been align bored and/or honed ... in pairs Some people will refer to the Billet timing sets as being 4 degrees ... inaccurate. However, it is the stock timing set that is technically ... , stock timing sets had 4 degrees of advance built into them. TA Performance ... was deeply involved in the development of the Billet, 9 Key ...

chains. Replacement chains will extend the life of most timing gear sets. Many ... 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 ( ... 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 ...

73 400-430-455 Timing Chain Covers TA offers GM and aftermarket timing covers for ... other Buick V6 and V8 engines. Please note that gaskets, timing tabs ... exposed to overheating which can cause the oil pump cavity to expand beyond the ... point of its ability to return within tolerance ... . The greatest thing to come to the Buick Big Block since the Stage 2 ... Subject to Availability TA 1531B Years of development have gone into this key ... piece for the Buick 400-430-455. The materials and final casting are the ... best in the industry. TA utilizes an aerospace ... foundry to ensure the highest quality and consistency of ... important part. Like many TA Products, these covers are machined in house to ensure ... the highest in quality control. A. ...

is required either for race or with the addition of nitrous or forced induction ... , TA offers economical forged pistons. These pistons are based on the stock design ... available in stock compression ratios. The forging process makes the aluminum ... than with a cast process which allows these pistons to handle extra abuse. Wrist ... all forged piston sets. Please specify engine size, overbore.. Notched pistons for ... advertised and may not calculate out the same with your combination, please ... piston is precisely made for us by the world leader in high performance piston ... manufacturing. The design of these pistons allows for a press or floating ... on stock, forged or billet rods. They yield a 9.8 to 10:1 compression ratio ... our S tage 1 and Stage 2 series heads. These pistons on average weigh 856 grams ...

are custom forged and machined from the highest quality aluminum alloy 2618-T6 ... zyglo and ultrasonic inspection of each forging. After extensive studies ... of competitive forged pistons, we found ... that incorporating the proper ribbing, an arched head and the ... use of filleting are of the utmost importance in providing the ... higher RPM, high compression Buick engines. These pistons are heat resistant with ... , giving greater strength at higher engine cylinder temperatures. Another ... important feature of the TA Forged piston is the proper spacing ... of the ring grooves to prevent oil from ... entering the combustion chamber. Also, every TA ... balanced and inspected before shipping. These light weight race pistons will require ...

350 400 425 (401 Similar) 430 455 We offer high quality cast replacement pistons ... for all Buick V6 and V8 engines `53 to `87. Pistons are available for ... all cast piston sets. Please specify engine size, overbore, and compression ratio ... Exclusive. Just another piece to extend the life of your precious Buick 455 ... advertised and may not calculate out the same with your combination, please ... when ordering Also available for other engine sizes, please inquire You will notice ... that TA does not list the Hyperutectic pistons. This is for good ... reason, the Hyperutectic pistons have additional ... silicone added to the casting resulting in a stronger but ... more brittle material, unlike the forging process that results in a ... while maintaining a good degree of ductility. These pistons must be ...

or a stronger and lighter wrist pin? Then TA has the right pin for you. Stock ... 1610 and TA 1611 Series Pistons provide the best strength to weight ratio for most ... Weight Forged Race Pistons to secure the pin on floating pin combinations. TA ... stocks both the spiral design and the True Arc design to meet the needs of ... most engine builders. TA 1622A True Arc Locks, .927 ... Pin, set of 24 (V6 ... TA 1622B True Arc locks, 1.000 Pin, set of 32 (V8 ... TA 1622C True Arc Locks , .990 Pin, set of 32 (V8 ... 00 TA 1622M Spiral Locks, .927 Pin, set of 24 (V6 ... TA 1622N Spiral Locks, 1.000 Pin, set of 32 (V8 ... 00 TA 1622O Spiral Locks, .990 Pin, set of 32 (V8 ...

/strip combinations. A moly coating on the top ring makes these rings more durable ... cast ring. No filing required. These rings are recommended for use with our ... or Forged pistons. Also available with the Total Seal Gapless conversion. Get the ... benefits of a gapless ring package with out having ... to file fit. Please specify engine size and overbore when ordering. Part ... .00 Cast piston rings are perfect for the budget minded re-build. Cast rings are ... well known for their more forgiving seal (as compared to ... for most other Buick V6 and V8 engines, please inquire. Available for most ... other Buick V6 and V8 engines, please inquire. TA offers Total Seal ... piston rings with the patented gapless middle or top ring. ... As a normal ring wears, the gap opens up, allowing more combustion ...

Line 79 Plasma Moly File-Fit Ring Sets Engine Size 231-350 252 300-340 322 364 400 ... /.065 .005 .005 .005 .005 Ring Widths The face of the top rings are filled with ... the latest generation plasma moly. The improved bond strength of the plasma ... provides resistance to moly flaking. The porosity of the coating results in ... improved ring lubrication. Due to the high melting point of moly, these ring ... sets offer maximum insurance against scuffing. ... are used), and marine use. Total Seal offers their Classic Ring series which is ... equivelant to the Federal Mogul R series rings (Plasma ... Moly, File Fit) as well as their Gapless series. When ordering please ... specify engine size, over-bore, and if you require the ...

Reconditioned Connecting Rods TA offers reconditioned stock rods for stock to ... inspected to insure proper pin size. The big end is then professionally resized ... 295.00 Also available for other engines, please inquire TA 1629A TA Performance ... offers several different Connecting Rods to ... combinations used with Buick engines. Our reconditioned rods are ideal for ... Our Billet Aluminum rods are suited to the combinations that require the lightest ... . Our 4340 Billet Steel rods are for the most serious of combinations. Billet ... 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. ... compression desired 8.5:1 to 9.5:1 is the normal range for turbocharged ...

Forged Rods TA Performance answers the call for a higher performance, cost ... connecting rod. TAs Sportsman Rods are the first aftermarket forged rods ever ... offered for the Buick 400-430-455. These rods will compliment any buildup ... and 800 HP revving as much as 7000 RPM. These rods are available in pressed fit, or ... Aluminum Rods TA Performance Products offers high quality billet aluminum rods. ... Theses aluminum rods are considered some of ... the best rods available on the market for street and competition. ... These rods were designed, engineered and precision machined to be strong, ... using only the highest grade aluminum. The rod bolts are of a high tensile ... 1631 MADE IN MADE IN Extra Material at the big end greatly reduces distortion at ...

CRANKSHAFTS 82 4340 Billet Steel Rods The goal of TA Performance Products is to ... provide Buick racers with the highest quality components, one in ... is high strength connecting rods. These steel rods are manufactured from ... material that is far superior than the factory forgings. TAs 455 connecting ... rods duplicate the stock weight in both rotating and ... reciprocating mass. They are heat treated to 170 KSI and feature ... alignment and to substantially increase the strength of the assembled connecting ... to superior material and heat treat, the interference fit cap decreases ... distortion of the bearing bore under severe loading ... conditions encountered in a modern race engine. Part Nos. 400-430-455 TA 1632 Stock ... Stock Stroke, Press Pin, 5.967 long, Off Center .......... $1100.00 TA V1631B ...

Stock Modified (Stroker) Crankshafts TA offers stock replacement and stock modified ( ... packages, starts as a stock crank and then is offset ground to provide a 4.150 ... and uses a 2.000 crank pin diameter. The TA Replacement, TA Custom and TA ... and checked for straightness these cranks also include chamfered oil ... assembly lube Available For Other Buick Engines As Well, Please Call For Price And ... Availability The return of the Forged replacement crank for the Turbo ... . Made from 4340 Forged steel for the best combination of economy and ... Soon! Please Inquire --- Brett Voelkel of Air Ride Technologies 1970 GSX TA Stage ...

SFI Approved Harmonic Balancers We offer brand new, not re-built harmonic ... . We use original GM units with the exception of our Big Block Balancer. ... Balancer is made specifically for us in the same way the original Buick produced ... were. Our SFI approved balancers are of the Encapsulated Elastomer type and ... are specifically made for Buick engines, not retrofitted Chevy balancers. Our ... type pulleys, while giving you the security of a high performance balancer ... that can handle the most severe combinations. Our Turbo V6 ... balancers incorporate the crank sensor ring for proper ... . Note: All Production Buick Engines Were Externally Balanced Part Nos. V8 ... balancers are designed to dampen engine vibration by transferring the vibration ... through the rubber liner to the outer ring, much like the way wrapping ...

Our flexplates are reproductions of originals and have the proper bolt ... pattern and weighting. They also incorporate the multiple torque ... converters. We recommend replacing the flexplate with any rebuild. Dont take ... thick, 4130 chrome moly material for the best in strength and durability. ... part to a properly tuned and running engine. Factory timing tabs are very limited ... on the amount of timing they represent. By incorporating a stick on ... will be able to read every increment of timing, so you will know exactly were ... .00 When reading your timing, make sure the vacuum advance is disconnected and ... plugged at the carburetor. Your Total Timing should ... degrees, usually 30 to 34 for modified engines. NOTE: Flexplates are used with ... TERMINOLOGY - Please Note: Some of the aftermarket Stage 2 V6 crankshafts have ...

crankshafts on `63 earlier Nailhead engines. The inner hub diameter will need to be ... starter will have to be used because the ring gear is on the flywheel instead of ... the torque converter. Will also need to be ... balanced to the engine or match balanced to the original ... approx. 13 lbs verses an all steel of 35 lbs. Part Nos. TA 2038L Lightened ... 2039C 400-430-455 Aluminum More 4 Speed Parts Coming Soon Please Call For More ...

45.00 Specifically designed by TAs Engineering Department to address sealing issues ... of other gaskets. Uses a state of the art carbon graphite core sandwiched ... 89.95 The latest in cylinder head gasket ... .00 Use on ultra high compression race engines. Available in the following thickness ... , please specify when ordering. O-ring of the block is recommended. Part Nos. TA ... Crush Ultraseal Composite Head Gasket The Orange Crush Head Gaskets were a ... when first released in 1999. They allowed Buick Big Block enthusiasts to ... . In 2004 TA Performance released the next generation of the Orange Crush ... , which is actually a white color. The original manufacturer that was ... producing the Orange Crush exclusively for TA ... , was acquired by another company. The first reason for the color change is ...

.com TA Performance Products, Inc. 88 The latest in cylinder head gasket ... for 231 (3.8L), 252 (4.1L). Thicknesses of .040, .054, .067, .078, and .120 are ... available. Please specify engine and thickness when ordering. Part Nos. ... Steel Performance composite gaskets are the most versatile for turbo charged ... engines. These gaskets incorporate specific fire ... block applications. We recommend the copper wire gaskets for most TA V3800 ... block applications. Lock wire gaskets offer an even better seal but will require ... special machining of the cylinder head to incorporate a receiver ... raised beads around coolant ports and the bores. Part No. TA V1724 `75-`87231V6 ...

TA Performance now offers copper head gaskets for the V6, that ... without o-ring receiver grooves in the block, special sealants, or extra ... hassle. These gaskets incorporate a new integral ... seal (fire ring) designed to withstand the punishment of real racing engines. ... Not for use with aluminum heads or when the block and/or heads have been shaved ... more and more gaskets available for the Turbo V6 engine. This ultra high ... (Basketball Sams Mom) Apologies to the unidentified persons TA V1709 Copper V6 ...
Our performance header gaskets are some of the best that you can buy. Offered at a ... Part No. TA 1736NH `57-`66 364-401-425 engines .......... $7.00 Bill Lee South Windsor ... Des Moines, IA He says: Thanks for the Muscle TA 1719NH TA 1719B TA 1721A TA ...

neoprene type seals for your Buick engine! Installation of these modern seals is ... much easier than the old style rope type seals, ensuring a ... a steel retainer and are pressed into the timing cover. Rear seals are a two ... direct replacement for rope seals. All of our rear main seals are No Trim, ... our 400-430-455 piece, other suppliers offer a more difficult to use cut to fit seal ... . The use of neoprene seals will also free ... horsepower because the drag on the crank is only a fraction of that ... Seals Correct Gaskets for installation of the pump cover and/or booster plate. ... Pump Gaskets This shim kit is made up of several different thickness Mylar ... .008 gasket plus 8 Mylar gaskets in the following thickness .001, .0015, .002 ...

Thermostat Gaskets O-Rings Excellent quality ... thermostat housing (water outlet gaskets. TA 1703 ... Pick Up Tube Gasket A positive seal for the pick up tube is a must to ensure ... gaskets in place while assembling parts, rejuvenates shrunken gaskets and gives ... recommended for use on all kinds of gaskets. Part No. TA 1740 4 Ounce ... Cover Gasket Sets Oil Pan Gaskets These gasket sets include all of the gaskets ... timing cover installation, including the front portion of the oil pan gasket! ... graphite coating. Available for all of our headers, ensures against annoying ... Turbo Gaskets Water Manifold O-Ring The correct water manifold o-ring for the ... Nailhead engine. Seals the manifold to timing cover connection. ...

Replacement freeze plug kits for your engine. Recommended for any engine rebuild. ... 20.00 20 pieces, includes head plugs, the most complete set on the market! TA ... TAs oil gallery plugs are machined so they do not block off the oil flow on the ... passenger side of the engine. All plugs are teflon coated to prevent ... and leaking. Designed to replace the press in plugs at the front of the ... 5.95 Correct brass plugs for the end of most Buick cylinder heads. Also fits ... Keys Rear Cam Plug Steel Cam plug at the rear of the block, available for most ... Buick V6 and V8 engines. Part No. TA 1518G Please specify engine ... or damaged dowel pins to maintain parts alignment. Part Nos. TA 1115B Block to ...

ENGINE KITS 480-922-6807 Order and Tech Line ... .com TA Performance Products, Inc. 96 Engine Kits TA Performance offers different ... levels of engine kits for most re-build tasks. Basic ... kits include stock type replacement parts. Upgrades welcome. Available for all V6 ... V8 Buicks, call for other engines not listed. Plasma Moly or Total Seal ... Work Done by TA Performance Racing Engine Shop. Kit Descriptions: Kit A ... pistons (CP) or Forged pistons (FP), the letter, and then the engine size. ... Cast Pistons, kit A for a 455 motor. ! Parts may be substituted additional cost may ... $15.00 $25.00 $30.00 $40.00 *save over parts bought separately Includes Hydraulic ... Cam Of Your Choice ...

TA Performance offers Hi-Performance cam bearings for most ... a steel backed alloy material. The hardened bearings also incorporate a ... larger footprint to distribute the additional loads created by higher ... Dual Feed Technology bearings are the result of years of evaluation and ... testing. The dual groove dual feed bearings include ... the same material specifications as our ... hardened bearing series with the addition of the dual groove and dual ... technologies on a wider foot print. The wider foot print disburses valve train ... loads over a greater area and the dual grooves allow oil to be directed ... around the circumference of the bearing, again, without compromising ... or load carrying ability. When the camshaft rotates a hydraulic wedge is ...

have been incorporated into the design of these bearings ensuring the ... high RPM. Additional Crush ensures that the bearing is firmly positioned to deter ... the main journal from spinning the bearing, additional Crush also aids in ... lowering oil temperature at the bearing surface to prevent the oil ... from breaking down. The additional Eccentricity gives ... additional clearance at the parting line to provide the extra ... clearance needed between the bearing and journal to prevent the ... bearing from contacting the crankshaft which can happen at higher ... RPM when the main journals are most likely to ... distort. The 3/4 Groove Hi-Performance Main Bearing ... provides the best of both worlds in a main bearing. The 3/4 ... groove allows for the most efficient oiling to the journals ...

Rod Bearing Sets TA Performance now offers the FIRST ever "Extreme Duty" Rod ... durability and performance needed in the Buick Big Block. Just as with the TA ... Sportsman Rods these bearings will make High Power build ups ... more reliable than ever before. Years of TA dedication and persistence have ... paid off with the release of these new bearings which are currently ... Std.-.001- .001X and .010 under sizes. The Rod bearings are made from a unique ... have been incorporated into the design of these bearings ensuring the ... high RPM. Additional Crush ensures that the bearing is firmly positioned to deter ... the rod or main journal from spinning the bearing, additional Crush also aids in ... lowering oil temperature at the bearing surface to prevent the oil from ...

Buick V6, Small Block and Big Block Engines! These all new pumps feature the latest ... you will now be able to take control of your engines operating temperature! ... Water Pump Pulleys A B Part Nos. A B Engine Price TA 2029TA Underdrive, short 2-1/8 ... billet aluminum pulleys dress up any engine compartment. Both pulleys bolt on like ... pumps. Unlike OEM crank pulleys, both the alternator and air conditioner grooves ... are the same diameter on our pulley which ... alternator without throwing a belt. The crank pulleys have 3 belt provisions, ... pulleys have two provisions one for the alternator and one for the air ... keeps accessory RPMs lower at higher engine RPM without sacrificing coolant ... with more underdrive can. We now offer OVERDRIVE water pump pulleys as well, ...

Replacement Water Pumps TA Performance offers some of the best replacement water ... pumps for the Buick engines. These water pumps are NEW, not re-built and ... incorporate bearings on the shaft vice bushings as most re-built ... Below When Transplanting a 400-430-455 engine into a `64-`72A-Body or `78-`87 G-Body ... pump it will be necessary to change the water pump pulley to the pulley used ... factored from gasket surface instead of impeller base. Please See Our Billet ...

TA Performance offers these high quality, all aluminum, Direct Fit ... , Fullsize radiators that exceed the efficiency of original radiators, and ... they look great too!. They feature a vacuum brazed aluminum core ... exceptional cooling and reliability. The smooth tanks and top of these radiators ... give that custom, show car look. These radiators were developed in Phoenix, ... in low air flow situations. As the air passes through the radiator it ... radiators that use several cores the air is heat saturated by the time it ... reaches the last one or two cores, allowing the hot ... to continue to circulate, thus raising the base temperature of the cooling system ... cores allows for a greater amount of heat to be introduced into the air ...

Line 105 COOLING Radiator Fan Shrouds The radiator fan shroud is one of the key ... components to keeping your Buick engine cool. TA offers these quality ... fiberglass reproductions of original fan shrouds, for most V8 ... original Buick shrouds as patterns these shrouds will directly replace a broken ... or missing original, these shrouds incorporate the same mounting ... provisions as original as well as the upper hose support mount where ... applicable. Please note: the use of fiberglass produces a much stronger and ... more durable piece than the original plastic. However, the inside ... will show the fiberglass texture and additional prep ... may be needed in order to duplicate the exterior appearance of the original ... 95 TA 2040E `70-`72 Skylark/GS with 350 engine ...

TA 2053A The heat generated by an engine, even in stock form, is great enough to ... damage or even melt down vital engine parts. With higher horsepower combinations the ... system is taxed even further. If an engines cooling system cannot dissipate that ... heat because of corrosion or deposit build-up, serious ... damage can be done to the engine, as well as your wallet. RMI-25 is a low ... ; lubricates water pump seals and thermostats; stabilizes PH level and improves ... and preventing deposits. Just 1/16 of mineral deposits on cast iron reduces ... covers and water pumps. Use 8 ounces of RMI-25 for 5 gallon or less cooling ... up. Also recommended during intake or thermostat replacement when the original is ... injected 231 .... 7.85 GM Coolant Tabs Thermostats High quality thermostats available in ...

more accurate, while eliminating the maintenance hassles of points. These ... install and wiring is straight forward. They work with stock coils or with most ... as well as all race applications. The Mallory distributors are fully tuneable ... . SERIES NOS. 37, 45, 47 With Speed of Light Triggering The Mallory Unilite ... Electronic Distributor is considered the industry standard for electronic ... ignition distributors. Over 20 years of engineering, development and race ... testing has produced the most advanced ignition system in the ... performance industry. The Mallory Unilite Electronic Distributor ... never varies or wears out and replaces the complete OEM Distributor with an easy ... springs and weights just modifies when the total timing comes in. On OEM points ...

. 480-922-6807 Order and Tech Line 109 The Mallory Comp 9000 Unilite Electronic ... Distributor is the culmination of years of development on the part of ... Mallory's engineering staff. It incorporates a redesigned ... version of the famous Unilte module which is now even ... and Rover due to clearance issues with the intake manifold. R R 8664301 Mallory ... Distributors R SERIES NO. 86 With Speed of Light Triggering COMP 9000 Performance ... insure positive plug wire contact The largest distributor cap offered in the ... Point Distributors SERIES NOS. 50 57 The Magnetic breakerless distributor was ... designed for the customer who needs a complete magnetic ... Magnetic distributors incorporate all of the great features of the Unilite ...

IV with Dual Rev Limiters Everything the #697 HYFIRE control is with the ... addition of a programmable engine protection RPM limiter and a ... staging control RPM limiter. The limiters are programable from 1000 to ... 12,000 RPM in increments of 100 RPM. Not for use with points ... other high performance applications. The HYFIRE IV Electronic Ignition Control ... uses state of the art technology that is specifically ... designed for high performance gasoline engines. The capacitive discharge design gives ... duration to ensure complete ignition of the air/fuel mixture throughout the ... speed for easy starting to ensure that the spark plugs stay clean and unfouled. ... The HYFIRE IV Electronic Ignition Control ... , Inc. 112 Mallory recently introduced their HYFIRE 6A and 6AL series control boxes ...

Delco HEI equipped applications with the coil mounted in the distributor cap. ... applications with coil mounted in the distributor cap. Chrome Super Duty Coil ... breakerless electronic systems while the standard version works well for OEM and ... Designed especially for use with the original breakerless or Mallory Unilite ... Hyfire ignitions. Effective throughout the entire RPM range. Designed for Unilite ... Mallory Hyfire ignitions and high RPM engines. For engines that normally operate ... Gears Distributor Drive Gears TA offers brand new steel or bronze distributor ... for a stock application. Use the bronze gear to protect the cam gear ... from wear. The bronze gear is highly recommended for ... for use with conventional cams when the loads on the cam are increased such as ...

your original distributor, we have the parts for you. Part Nos. A. TA 706 Terminal ... GM Mallory Distributors, Please Specify Engine Size ....... 2.95 H. TA 705A O-Ring For ... 2.50 ea use to limit the amount of vacuum advance O M N L IGNITION ... Products, Inc. 114 Upgrade Replacement Parts For GM HEI Points Distributors TA 704A ... Distributors Wiring is very simple with these distributors, if you understand their ... history. The Unilite distributor was originally ... ignition without major re-wiring. They are designed to work on 9.6 volts just ... like the original points distributors. On 1974 ... equipped with a points distributor the wiring is as follows: RED wire to +(pos ... wire to -(neg) coil and BROWN wire to engine ground such as a water pump bolt on ... is assuming that you are still using the original (resistor) wire to the coil ...

Order and Tech Line 117 Please Note: These headers fit Buick produced Stage 2 Iron ... . Shorty headers are ideal for ease of installation and provide the maximum ... ground clearance . They were originally made for Cruciform ... combinations. Competition Headers are the traditional full length header and are ... the most widely used for street/strip ... headers may not align correctly with the humps in transmission cross members of ... that have an air conditioning box on the firewall. With Out Air refers to cars ... that never had A/C or the box has been removed. -- Also use With ... Air headers on combinations were the engine was moved farther back in the engine ...

Your Headers Looking Great Reduces Engine Compartment Temperatures Heat Shield ... works beautifully on new or used parts at temperatures up to 1,300 F. This ... , containing silver powder, shares the brilliance of chrome with the subtlety ... of nickel. It provides the most brilliant appearance in high-temp ... -tech coatings while delivering major The same basic formula is available in ... black, blue and cast-iron gray. Because of its low emissivity and insulating ... effect, JET-HOT Sterling creates a thermal barrier to protect headers inside and ... out while reducing heat transfer into the engine compartment. But the good news ... goes beyond protecting headers from thermal fatigue and corrosion. Spark plugs, ... , water pumps and other heat-sensitive parts get a break, too, in a cooler ...

Tech Line 121 Down Pipes TA Performance offers mandrel bent down pipes for specific ... Buick applications. Most of our exhaust systems are designed to ... (1) LH pipe, (1) RH pipe and a pair of attaching flanges. Connecting to ... use TA 2008A down pipes modified with the collector reducer that is supplied with ... the shorty headers. 2. When using 2-1/2 ... headers on Riviera applications, use the front pipes of the TA 2004C exhaust ... system modified with the collector reducer that is supplied with ... the shorty headers. Jose Figueroa Toa Baja ... TA 2008C Notes About Header Coatings TA Offers Raw, Chrome and Jet-Hot levels of ... coating. RAW is bare metal. The reason we dont offer the black painted ... headers is because the standard black that is used is not heat ...

and models that pertain to products offered by TA Performance E. Universal H pipe, ... because of the slip fit and pre-notched design this H ... almost any exhaust system with any engine and/or transmission combination. ... , as well as being able to separate the exhaust for such tasks as R I of the ... not have a welder available, install the main system at home, and have a ... muffler shop install the Crossover. Please Ask about our ...

Torque converters are an essential part of any combination using an automatic ... transmission, when the correct converter is selected, the ... is achievable. Production Buick engines obtained peak torque at relatively low ... a bigger camshaft you will be raising the RPM were peak torque occurs. With mild ... Mild stall converters can also improve the performance of stock engines, ... especially in heavier weight vehicles. The converter will get the engine closer to ... the peak torque quicker, thus quicker ... acceleration. Smaller stall converters of 2500 rpm and less, have similar ... get into converters higher than 2500 they begin to slightly effect driveability, ... the main point being cruise speed, for ... rpm, so any rpm below that will slip the converter and create excessive heat. ...

Line 133 Frame Pads Motor Mounts We offer two generations of frame mount pads for ... the Buick 400-430-455 for use in ... updating and transplants. Our pad for the `68-`72 GS/ Skylark is a reproduction ... of the original and is a bolt in for all `68-` ... . Due to its compact features this is the frame pad most used for transplants. ... 67 GS/Skylark) p ad is very similar to the one used on `67 GS 400 models, with ... slight modification at the motor mount point, to allow the use of ... the readily available motor mount, instead ... of the 1967 only motor mounts, these pads also include an optional mounting ... clearance. Use this pad for transplants of 400-430-455 engines into any `64-`67A- ... to update an original `67 GS 400 to use the newer motor mount. Both styles are ...

About Transplants Regal transplants are the most popular, and that is why they are ... block Buicks in just about every kind of vehicle. We recommend, with any ... transplant, including the Regals, to mock up the engine and pre- ... best results. We recommend attaching the motor mounts and frame pads to the ... , intake manifold and transmission. Then set the engine into place and adjust ... its position for best clearance of all components. Scribe around the frame ... pads for reference marks. Remove the engine then put the frame pads only, at your ... reference marks, mark or transfer punch the bolt hole locations, then drill the ... bolt holes. Installing the engine permanently will now be much easier ... ? Aluminum will be approximately half the weight of iron. Strength is not ...

We offer high torque Buick mini starters and ... Super Starters for Buick V8 and V6 engines. The mini starter is an OEM type design ... cars equipped with headers. Ideal for the street strip car even with higher ... compression. The Tilton Super Duty Starter is one of ... the original high torque aftermarket ... Starters Starter Replacement Parts Part Nos. TA 2021-455 Tilton Super ... 3 HP, Designed for High Compression Engines, 400-430-455........... $420.00 TA 2022 ... From Hot Start Problems! We carry all the necessary replacement parts for your ... Kit ....................... $CALL Parts Listed Above Also Fit Non-buick ...

t y f i b e r g l a s s reproductions of the WE1 GSX option spoilers. Perfect ... are lightweight so re-springing the trunk lid is not necessary. Part Nos. ... /GS/GSX .... $325.00 Original GSX Engineering Documentation 2004 BPG Nationals ... Pictured in the Foreground is Denny Manner Buick power ... train engineer from the early 60s into the 90s. He is affectionately known as the ... father of the Big Block Buick. He worked on key Buick ... engine programs such as the dual quad Nailheads, Big Block Stage 1 ... . He continues to be a great asset to the Buick Community by attending multiple ... Graham, Gene Mongeon (with hat). In the background is Danie Rod Hendricksons ... Crew Chief. The Buick Performance Group Thanks TA ... Performance For Their Support (L to R) Bruce Hunter, Rick ...

.com TA Performance Products, Inc. 146 Engine and Accessory Decal Pricing Buick ... 2.85 O ............ $113.00 Below is the list of price codes for the decals on ... the previous pages. Please note that some ...
porting heads intakes and other areas of a performance engine. BURS Part Nos. ... also have scribe plates for laying out the combustion chamber TA 2124 TA 2125 TA ... 4510 TA 4510 Cuts the OD and height of the guide all in one operation. Available ...
25.00 Recommended for all Buick Engines it is essential to prime the oil pump ... before the initial start-up of a fresh engine, re-built oil pump or cam change. TA ... 4900 Engine Cleaning Brush Kit ... E-Mail Application, Year, Make, Model, Engine Size, etc. Part No. Description Unit ... advised, we can not accept Debit types of cards, those that are linked to a ...

(not photocopied) re-productions of the Buick Service Manuals originally used ... by the dealerships. Includes all the color coded pull out schematics for the ... electrical system. Also covers all the accessories and options as well as the ... engine, transmission and rear end . Part Nos. ... Repair Manuals Covers ALL domestic cars of that generation. Includes codes, ... Transmission Repair Performance Manual The complete manual on 200R4 repair and ... pain stakingly put together to provide the experienced and novice transmission ... rebuilder with the information needed to rebuild and ... improve the 200R4 transmission. TA T200M 200R4 ...

compatible lifters are now available, the only difference being the position of ... the pushrod cup. We have developed a chart ... comparing the different lifters and the difference in pushrod length required ... . This will be a guide for the length of pushrod required but NOT a substitution ... for measuring for the correct length. Hydraulic Solid ... w/ Aluminum Heads ........ 11 Birth Of TA Performance ... 32 Oiling Generations and Their Differences .......... 58 Bolts ... 80 On Center Off Center V6 Blocks .................... ... Inhibitors ....................... 106 Parts Interchangeability ... 104 Rod Bolt Clearance 400-430-455 Engines ...... 27 Engine Transplant Notes ... 134 Rod Bolt Diameters 340 350 Engines .......... 27 Fan Shroud Notes ... 9 High Performance Bearings The Quest .......... 100 Timing Chains ...

Springs TA Performance operates one of the most well equipped manufacturing and ... engine building shops, in the automotive aftermarket. Our shop is ... comprised of multiple CNC milling machines for ... manufacturing parts and precision modification of existing ... parts along with a full compliment of engine re-building equipment and traditional ... equipment. Mike Tomaszewski, President of TA Performance was trained as a ... he perfected his skills over 18 years of making replacement parts for and ... Mikes experience along with his staff of CNC machinists, operators and engine ... any special task required for your engine build-up. Preparing For Block Girdle ... Cutting The Pan Rail Machining Main Oil Channel ... Grooved Head, Preparing To Work The Bowls SERVICES www.TAPERFORMANCE.com TA ...

158 Mike Tomaszewski (L) President of TA Performance poses with long time ... Al Stimler as he takes delivery of his updated and freshened roller cam ... 455. Notice the heads on Als engine, they are one of the very first sets ever ...