I'm just about to start building a 261 with help from my neighbor and you guys or course. I'm thinking of having my original manifold split and using the stock heating set-up. I have put it on a shelf since I put the fentons w/ the 235. This way I can build all the way to the exhaust pipes while my truck is still usable. On the other hand, I think my plate and lines will match the Edelbrock 2 x 1 I will be using. Also, the Edelbrock is aluminum and will heat up faster than my stock intake does with water. Hmmm...Decisions, decisions....
