I agree with you about a 292. I put one in my 61 Apache K10. I love it. A 292 won't fit in a COE. It's too long, it's too tall and the big gotcha is an updraft intake, don't think there is such a critter for a 292.
Originally Posted by Whitedog
I'm not really sold on the build either. If you want a 261 with more cubic inches, just buy a 292. Way more reliable, alot less machine work involved.

1947 M15 Studebaker 454 4x4
1949 Chevy COE
In the Stovebolt Gallery
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1950 Harley FL
1958 GMC LCF 455 3x2bbl
1961 Chevy C60 Tilt Cab 327
1966 Chevy C60 Tilt Cab 496
1961 Chevy K10 sb 292
1974 Harley FXE
1979 Chevy K10 sb
2007 Harley Streetglide


I'm not that good but I'm slow