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@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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