[Tigers] 260 for the 21 century

[wsamouce at kc.rr.com]

Thats why the 260 that came in my Tiger is sitting on an engine stand being restored as a OEM correct display engine.  Was making close to 190 HP when pulled.  As you all know, a built 347 now sits in the Tiger making ~450HP and many more smiles.  A 260 will never produce much HP no matter what you do to it.  Forced induction aside. 

Duke


---- Tom Witt via Tigers <tigers at autox.team.net> wrote: 
> 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. 
> 
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