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TA Performance Block Girdle

Discussion in 'Parts for sale' started by Jim Weise, Oct 30, 2010.

  1. Jim Weise

    Jim Weise EFI/DIS 482

    Good used gridle, cleaned and ready to install with all hardware included. Oil pan spacers also included, although not pictured. This girdle has not been involved in any catastrophic engine explosion, so it's in excellent shape, ready to strengthen your bottom end.

    Customer upgrading to the new TA block, so he no longer needs this.

    New, these are $495, plus the freight from AZ.

    $400, shipped to the 48 states.



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    Here is what TA has to say about this piece.

    The TA Performance block girdle is a must with any higher horsepower or high RPM Buick 400-430-455. The conservative casting of the factory Buick big block has main webs that are approximately 3/8 thick which is adequate for stock and mildly built big blocks, but is far from what it should be with serious HP and RPM. Buick engineers used a combination of a conservative casting with a large main journal crank to distribute the loads found during a stock application. However, severe main cap oscillation takes 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 tensile strength ductile iron which is stronger than the iron used in the block itself. The girdle requires installation 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 complete this structural upgrade. This is the only way to prepare your foundation for the potential horsepower that these big blocks have. (Use of any type of girdled oil pan, no matter what type of material used will only give you a false sense of security). Ask anyone using a TA block girdle that has had a rod bolt break or Nitrous mishap, and they will tell you that the block stayed together. All that was needed was to refurbish the engine and they were back to business. Why spend so much money to race prep a block then have it gone in seconds due to a mishap.

    The design of the TA girdle will help prevent blocks from distorting, cranks from breaking and main webs from cracking, all while allowing the use of a stock or deep sump oil pan. Each block girdle is machined to clear the starter, and crank counterweights and comes with complete instructions, main studs, other required hardware and necessary spacers for a complete package. Weighs 25 lbs.




    All forms of payment accepted.

    JW
     
  2. dan zepnick

    dan zepnick Well-Known Member

    jim i will take that.i missed one in bg.send me a address,i'll send you s check.thanx.
     
  3. dan zepnick

    dan zepnick Well-Known Member

    jim,is this a o-ring style girdle? are there install instructions included??
     
  4. Jim Weise

    Jim Weise EFI/DIS 482

    Answered your PM on that Dan..

    JW
     
  5. dan zepnick

    dan zepnick Well-Known Member

    hi jim,after some thought and discussions i have decided to pass and find a girdle thats o-ringed.thanx,sorry for the delay.
     
  6. Doug Hoyle

    Doug Hoyle Well-Known Member

    If still availible I'd like to get in line.

    Thanks,
    Doug
     
  7. Jim Weise

    Jim Weise EFI/DIS 482

    It's all yours Doug.

    PM me for details.

    JW
     

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