Good idea, if you decide to start with stock engine, to take a modified 257 carb (~ $50). It work better, and you will have a good carb for future modifications.

Serg

chop wrote:To pull a higher pitch prop, you will need a higher power 260 for it to get a faster speed, the 6719 would be a good starting hydro prop, otherwise, I'd look for a lower pitch prop like 6717 for a stock 260.