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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 147 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 147 | I'll just leave this here... Twin Turbo 261
-David
1953 2-Ton GMC
I'm a machinist... because engineers need heroes too.
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 571 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 571 | | | | | | Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 1,288 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 1,288 | Wow, YES SIR that's a great project! But, what kind of warranty and just how many MPG can you expect out of a 500 plus HP 261?  I know, just kidding, pretty sweet. Proves the old saw, speed cost money, how fast can you afford to go? RonR
1951 3600 with Clark flatbed, T5, 4.10 rear
1970 340 Duster
1990 5.0 V8 Miata (1990 Mustang Gt Drivetrain)
1964 CJ5
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 4,886 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 4,886 | Can you really call it a old 261 when the only original part on it is the block ? | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | Would have helped if they had started with a 302!
Ed
'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires.
'47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle.
'54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed.
'55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,915 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,915 | 1. obtain base engine
2. discard almost all components
3. pile on $1,000 bills to 2" thickness
4. happy! | | | | | Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 893 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 893 | Only replacement for cubic inches, is rectangular Dollars $$$.
Brian
1955.2 3100 Truck
The older I get the more dangerous I am!!!!! | | | | | Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,915 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,915 | Or boost. My 183" Toyota 2JZ-GTE L6 is 520 hp @ 17 psi. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,993 Crusty Old Sarge | | Crusty Old Sarge Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,993 | I know folks are doing big numbers with old iron more and more now days, I think it's just the challenge. True an LS swap would be cheaper but where's the fun in that? It just takes $$$$... Honestly I was waiting for mick53 to join in I sure he knows most of these builders.
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~ Craig 1958 Viking 4400"The Book of Thor"Read the story in the DITY1960 Chevrolet C10"A Family Heirloom"Follow the story in the DITY Gallery'59 Apache 31, 327 V8 (0.030 over), Muncie M20 4 Speed, GM 10 Bolt Rear... long term project (30 years and counting) Come Bleed or Blister, something has got to give!!! | Living life in the SLOW lane | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 28,674 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 28,674 | "There's no substitute for cubic dollars" Making the engine look original, with 50% more power is a better trick.
Jerry
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