Vic Holley, who built my 320 cid GMC, found the stainless (1.94 and 1.6) valves. i believe they are a widely available replacement for small-block Chevrolet v-things. They are a fairly close fit in the 302 combustion chamber; i don't think i should try the 2.02 intake.
The pistons are Patrick's "Venolia"-style, with Total Seal molyndheum rings--not "cheap" in any way, but well made. Compression ratio is 9:1.
The cam is a "Howard" that Donnie Johansen ground on a NOS military core (228 @ .050).
With two Holley Webers on an Ellis manifold this engine makes 362 foot-pounds of torque at 3065 rpm and 265 hp at 4390 rpm. i think that this engine demonstrates the value of Vic's head work.
i hope to have the car up and running by December 2005. More carburetion--another Holley Weber or three Webers--might open up the top end some more. We may try that, once everything else is in order, if i can find the right pieces.
God's Peace to you.
d
