Ford 289 Valves for /6 - what a deal!

csheehy said
Early Ford 289 valves (look up 1965) are just the right size for a size-up valve replacement, and Star Performance is selling Elgin I-1670B (1.780") & E-1669B (1.453") valves for $3.70 & $3.62 per-pair. Google those part numbers - this is a deal!

The suffix "B" in the part number indicates a boxed-set of two - be certain to order using these numbers. The length is comparable; but may require slight massaging to work. My full set cost $32, with shipping.

Not sure how long this pricing will last... mine are due to arrive Thursday :)

Well, that puts you replacing valve guides, even if they happen to be good, so there's an added expense. I've done it both ways and prefer the 318 valves. If you're putting bigger valves in a slant six, you'r probably putting in a bigger cam. That means more spring. The slant six ain't gotta lotta spring room for much over .500 AT ALL. That's why I like the 318 valves, plus if your guides happen to be good, there's no need for new ones. Keep us posted on how it works out.