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Old 06-04-2013, 01:52 PM   #1
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Building a 261

I picked up a running (supposedly) '55 261. Motor #3733950. I also picked up a 235 with a bad lower end. The 235 has the good 848 head.



I also got a set of Fenton headers.



Besides that I am looking for some advice on cam, intake, ignition, carb etc.



On a budget of course.



Tranny is yet to be determined. Right now it is a SM-420. Would like to go with a variation of a 5 speed OD manual.



Thanks guys.....you are a wealth of info!!
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Old 06-04-2013, 02:29 PM   #2
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Re: Building a 261

If you use the 235 head you should drill it to match the block. 235 was missing some of the water holes 261 has
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Old 06-04-2013, 02:33 PM   #3
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If you use the 235 head you should drill it to match the block. 235 was missing some of the water holes 261 has
Yea some steam holes from what I have read.
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Old 06-04-2013, 06:08 PM   #4
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Re: Building a 261

Tom langdon at www.stoveboltengines.com is a great guy to talk with and will have a wealth of knowledge on inlines.

Tom at www.12bolt.com is another go fast inliner

Sissle Automotive is ( I think) the go fast street/strip go to guys in the industry
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Old 06-04-2013, 09:08 PM   #5
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Tom langdon at www.stoveboltengines.com is a great guy to talk with and will have a wealth of knowledge on inlines.

Tom at www.12bolt.com is another go fast inliner

Sissle Automotive is ( I think) the go fast street/strip go to guys in the industry
http://www.sissellautomotive.com/
There is some pretty cool stuff if you do some digging in those websites!

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