[Tigers] 260 for the 21 century

[Tom Witt]

I've notice over the years a desire for many to build (up) a 260 engine in 
the quest for more power. While I can grasp the desire to keep an original 
car - original, it seems the 260 no longer remains original with the 
modifications applied. So, I ask with nothing more than curiosity (no 
condemnation) why the pursuit?  Is it the mentioned desire for originality 
(at least to the block/heads that came in the car)? Is it simply the quest 
for the most power out of a 260 (only)? Or???

The reason I ask is that my overly practical, frugal nature sees a well 
chosen, $150 junk yard roller cam 302 as producing a similar power result 
for significantly less cost.  Now, I do have a 63 Rambler with an abysmal 6 
cylinder motor (cast-in intake trough). And, yes, I've wonder just what can 
be gotten out of that with modifications. But actually doing it goes against 
my practical/frugal nature.

Anyway, just curious as to why the 260 over a 302 build if power is the 
desired result. Especially with the parts scarcity and additional costs.