Is valve shrouding a concern in a 318 w/ 2.02 & 1.6 valves


I only know what I read in this article. From the article:

"Though the 2.02/1.60 valves clear a 318s bores with ease, we machined out the combustion-chamber walls near the head gasket line adjacent to the valves to minimize shrouding...The idea is to enhance flow..."