[Tigers] 260 for the 21 century

[Scott Hutchinson]

In my case it was mission creep. 

Needed a throw out bearing.  Pulled engine.

Thought maybe a new clutch.  

Then,  valve guides would be a good idea since there is no more lead. Screw in studs are a great way to strengthen the top end. 

At work a good friend wiped a cam on a 69 Camaro, so I thought a roller would be good.  


Gee that f4b on eBay looks nice.....

I'm sure my story is unique....


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> On Jun 19, 2015, at 1:15 PM, Tom Witt via Tigers <tigers at autox.team.net> wrote:
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> 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???
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> 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. 
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