As much as I do appreciate your response Otto, I'm in Dragsix's camp. I like to play.
I'd love to trick out the 261, but it does sound like the 235 might be the way to go for me. I like the better bearings and modern seals. A good friend owns a local machine shop so any machine work that I might need doesn't cost me anything.
Bigger valves, decking the block/machining some off the head if there's room for added compression and a little port matching etc if necessary can do wonders for making engines breath better.
I'll probably rebuild the 261 also and sell it along with the current motor in the truck.
My 41 dump is never going to be a tri 5 or my 69 Camaro, but I'd like to give it a little extra character by way of some extra power and subtle engine goodies.
Last edited by HawkX66; 03/09/2025 11:45 AM. Reason: Removed photos. Non GM truck photos are not allowed in the engine shop forum
