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Tiger engine
Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2017 3:39 pm
by Shindles
I'd rather keep my 260 cu-in engine standard, so my question is, where can I buy another straight swap engine with a bit more power?
Tiger engine
Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2017 9:46 am
by redbaron
Hi Shindles, the simple answer is that you can only get another 260 that has been worked on or an early 5 bolt 289 as the 5 bolt bell housing is the problem.The later 289/302 have 6 bolt bell housings and you would require a another bell housing to match up to gearbox.
An early 5 bolt 289 is not that easy to find and expensive.
Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2017 12:15 pm
by Shindles
Really grateful for the answer, thanks. Now to start looking!
Anyone offering?
Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2017 12:20 pm
by bigbob
I sold my old 260 to a local man who has totally rebuilt it & upgraded it to about 250-300 bhp. Last time I heard he was hoping to sell it. Don't know price, but wont be cheap.
Tiger engine
Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2017 12:47 pm
by Shindles
If he does want to sell it please let me know, I'd really appreciate it.
Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2017 1:55 pm
by bigbob
Try him direct on
v8ray@hotmail.com he has a variety of engines to sell.
Say Tiger Bob passed on details.
Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2017 6:45 pm
by Shindles
I'll contact him now. Thanks.