The extra displacement is very important even for daily use, and the only practical way to get almost 11% more (in comparable bore sizes). It increases the effectiveness of any other mods.
By comparison, a 292-rod based stroker is worth about 5% displacement for $$$.
w/r/t/ Can I use the same:
distributor, yes
remote oil filter, yes
carburetor, you could, but selecting a stock 261 carb (as someone better versed in this matter than I am will tell you) will save much grief.
