The first CSX2000 series Cobras ran a solid-lifter version of the 260
using all the same goodies (aluminum high rise intake, Holley 4bbl,
lumpy cam and larger valve heads) that would ultimately become the LAT
options. That engine was claimed to be 245 horsepower. Shelby did get
the early 289s in late '63, whether they were Ford K code engines or
Shelby did the hypo mods I don't remember.
I have always suspected that Shelby influenced Lord Rootes to use the
mild 260 so as not to present a challenge to his own cars. Imagine if
all the Tigers came with K code 289s!
Bugz
-----Original Message-----
From: tigers-bounces@autox.team.net
[mailto:tigers-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of michael king
Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 6:14 PM
To: spook01@comcast.net
Cc: Beamclub TIGER
Subject: Re: [Tigers] factory 260 hipo
While they are LAT options i belive the factory offered a 245 version,
and it ran the 4bbl and edelbrock manifold with the revised cam. think
the factory list might be on the tigersunited site as a scan of the
racing options
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