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I was searching for valves on the web for my new 484 head (that if found to my great surprice on a 1959 235 block - 100$ together - that turned out to be a 261 )

I found Sealed Power valves for $5 each and Stellite Valves with chromed shafts for $14 each.

Is it worth the extra cash?

Thanks, Frank

The stellite valves run cooler. They are for heavy duty service. I wouldn,t use them unless you are putting it in a large truck & are going to do some heavy hauling.

Hello,
The stellite valves together with hardened exhaust seats is is great if you want to run your truck on todays unleaded gas, I would use em if it were my truck...

That means for a daily driver (no heavy duty service/towing at all) without hardened seats it makes no sense to spend 3 time as much as for the standart valves?

It may see some driving on the german Autobahn but I have an overdrive so I keep under 2500 RPM.

Thanks, Frank

I´m glad you like our sites.
Some friends are in the process to build a "GIs in Germany" Museum here in Augsburg.May be of intrest if you come over.

Many greetings from sunny southern Germany,

Frank