cmp info for a newbie

[Bob Carriere]

We use 261 Chev truck engines that just bolt right in.... and you get 145 HP stock without even trying......

Mind you the rebuild cost was the same 3 grand with higher compresion pistons, shaved deck and balancing......

...and we can reach the dizzy without breaking a sweat....!!!!

Bowtie Bob

[Howard]

Originally Posted by Bob Carriere

We use 261 Chev truck engines that just bolt right in.... and you get 145 HP stock without even trying......
Mind you the rebuild cost was the same 3 grand with higher compresion pistons, shaved deck and balancing......
...and we can reach the dizzy without breaking a sweat....!!!!
Bowtie Bob

So what Bob is saying here is...
1. The original Chev engine is no good, so if you have one toss it & get a 261,
2. Even then they are only any good if you modify them,
3. Chev obviously went backwards with their V8. Ever tried to adjust the dizzy on a small block while looking at the timing marker?
... stick with the Ford V8!
Thanks Boobie for supporting the Ford guy's arguments!
Blue Oval Veined Howard!
PS: Real men don't wear bow ties... nor do real trucks!