Is there any difference in the length (distance from stock mounting point to the "new" mounting point) with the many different brands of bars? I can see there is a difference in mounting styles. Long story, but I think the issues I am having is because one of my "no-hop" bars is bent. I have been shopping around for a set and see on E-brock and TA sets have a factory appearing bushing at the top arm mount and the Lakewood type (the kind I have) are more of a solid mount with a slider inside. Once I get they off again , I wil be sure to get a measurement.
TA has a 2 7/8" rise. Eddy's are 3 3/4". Lakewood is about 4" and I really don't like the lack of a bushing on the top end. * Edelbrock no-hops may be fine on a 13 second car but too harsh (too tall) on a faster car. * TA should be better suited for the high torque big Buicks at 12 sec. ET to mid 10's. * Really fast cars use the special made rear ends with raised ears that have 1" to 1 1/2" of rise. Look close at the pictures of the adds for Strange, Moser, etc and see the taller ears. You may need some really good front suspension lift to help these work (soft front springs, 90/10 shocks, etc)
