MYRON Posted December 19, 2001 Share Posted December 19, 2001 I am looking at possibly doing a performance buildup of a ford 260 V8.. I dont have a clue about this motor other that I have seen gasket sets for 260/289/302 listed as the same.. Is this true?... Can the 260 be bored and stroked? and to what?... What about the heads, any good?.. This motor will be going in an 1800 lb Sunbeam Tiger. Myron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted December 19, 2001 Share Posted December 19, 2001 Try emailing Dave Williams. His website is: http://angelfire.com/ar/dw42/index.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueovalz Posted December 19, 2001 Share Posted December 19, 2001 I believe the 260 has a smaller bore (3.8"), but same stroke (2.87") as the 289. It cannot be bored to the 4" 289 bore, but the block is basically the same. The only possible problems between the fitment of the 260 vs the 289 (or 302) is making sure the bellhousing has the same number of bolts (5 vs 6). With all the 302 blocks available out there, I'd consider the 4" bore before going back to a smaller bore. It's all the same other than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLKMGK Posted December 19, 2001 Share Posted December 19, 2001 Blue's right I believe. A nice high winding 289 would be cool tho' however parts don't fall out of trees for those either. A 302 is the easy way out but check out th eroom available forst - you'll have to runa really flat intake I'm afraid... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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