[C1] New purchase
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New purchase
Just purchased a 1 owner 1961 project.
It came with lots of parts.
Originally it was a Fuel Injection car with CS block.
it also came with a Weiand 461 Polished Blower.
My dilemma is as follows:
It came with lots of parts.
Originally it was a Fuel Injection car with CS block.
it also came with a Weiand 461 Polished Blower.
My dilemma is as follows:
- Build as original with Fuel Injection
- Build with Weiand Blower
- Build with LS swap
Last edited by Old Vet; Feb 14, 2026 at 02:21 PM. Reason: Add photo
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It all depends on your likes and wants.
Do you want an original-looking engine that is just about unknown to modern gearheads? Go with the fuelie.
Like the old-school drag racing look with the blower sticking out of your hood? Go with the Weiand.
Does a modern engine's technology and tuning control appeal to you? Go with the LS.
Out of curiosity, how original is the rest of the car? What sort of parts came with it - original/repro or aftermarket?
Do you want an original-looking engine that is just about unknown to modern gearheads? Go with the fuelie.
Like the old-school drag racing look with the blower sticking out of your hood? Go with the Weiand.
Does a modern engine's technology and tuning control appeal to you? Go with the LS.
Out of curiosity, how original is the rest of the car? What sort of parts came with it - original/repro or aftermarket?
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if that block has a vin that matches your cars vin I would absolutely restore it back to fuel injection.
