For something like a 261 I would not go through a typical Chevy specific vendor. Their prices seem to be WAY out of line. I'd talk to the local shop and have them price a kit, or go through a FLAPs and order what you need.
Plus when you say rebuild, that means different things to different people. I saved a lot on my 235 overhaul by keeping parts that were still in service limits, whereas others may simply replace everything that rotates or reciprocates. For example, my rocker assembly didn't need rebuilt.. I cleaned and inspected. It was still serviceable. But did replace lifter/cam/valve guides and valves.
I was able to keep my entire 235 rebuild to just at $1500 (and that included boring to .020 over).
Last edited by pfarber; 01/01/2014 11:31 AM.
