Champ 6 valves

[bekglm1]

Will some of you please relay your experiences using non-Studebaker larger valves in champ flatheads? I have close to FH 6 engines I am rebuilding for various projects, and would like some other opinions.




Ben

bekglm1@aol.com
SIAR/ Special Interest Autos and Restorations
59 Canadian Lark 2 door 63 full flow 6 cyl 3 OD
59 Silver Hawk 289 4 bbl 3 OD
62 Lark Wagon 335 hp 4 bolt small block GM/built THM 350/Versilles RE w/discs
62 Lark Cruiser 259 auto, TT
62 Daytona 289 4 bbl PS Auto, TT
55 President 289 4B PS PB
54 Commander
56 Flight Hawk
53 Champion
53 Champ R6 Bonneville Race Car "MAYA" Raymond's Revenge Racing Team (3RT Racing)
2 50 Champ Starlights

[StudeRich]

I have never heard of anyone trying that! I would think the extra fuel and air could not be used in that small engine, so it would be excess, non usable waste.

The only person I know of who would know, would be Bill Cathcart. Contact him though his Turning Wheels ads.

StudeRich
Studebakers Northwest
Ferndale, WA

[bekglm1]

Know BIll well. Making an engine breath better, especially when you have siameesed ports is always an improvement, and does not always result in lost economy. It is all a balance.

Ben

bekglm1@aol.com
SIAR/ Special Interest Autos and Restorations
59 Canadian Lark 2 door 63 full flow 6 cyl 3 OD
59 Silver Hawk 289 4 bbl 3 OD
62 Lark Wagon 335 hp 4 bolt small block GM/built THM 350/Versilles RE w/discs
62 Lark Cruiser 259 auto, TT
62 Daytona 289 4 bbl PS Auto, TT
55 President 289 4B PS PB
54 Commander
56 Flight Hawk
53 Champion
53 Champ R6 Bonneville Race Car "MAYA" Raymond's Revenge Racing Team (3RT Racing)
2 50 Champ Starlights

[DilloCrafter]

Ben,

I had my Champion 6 rebuilt by someone who claims to do around 20 Studebaker motors per year, and he used larger valves in mine. I haven't installed or run the engine yet, but forum member Bunzard was very happy with a V8 that this rebuilder did for him. Here's his contact info:

David Beedle, GPO Automotive Machine Shop
Cheyenne, WY
(307)638-0920

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Paul Simpson
"DilloCrafter"

1955 1/2 Ton Pickup
The Red-Headed Amazon
Deep in the heart of Texas