Thanks for the input Jerry and Tim

Spent alot of years racing but this stuff is new to me.

Sounds like the Pontiac 261 is likely the best route.

I want the swap to be reversible so I can go back to original eventually.

The idea of full pressure oil system and hydralic lifters really appeals to the reliability issue and 50 more cubic inches and the ability to "warm" it up a little more is right up the alley of my objectives.

Question though...

Will the 261 be happy with 2500-2700 on the hiway over the long term?

thanks again

Tom

Last edited by zag; 10/24/2009 8:21 PM.