Probably a Dumb 318 Question

Also port velocity is a big thing as well.
There's also a point where you can have too much velocity, people always seem to view it as more the merrier when it comes to velocity, not the restriction (pumping loss hp) that smaller ports, valves, carbs, exhaust etc.. Very high velocities can become.

Funny thing most don't seem to know or care where this line is.