Speedmaster Small block porting tips and results Part 1

Got the chamber roughed in with a carbide burr and will hit it with a sanding roll after I push out the common wall and head bolt bulge. Don’t forget to install a couple old valves to protect those valve seats. View attachment 1715444436View attachment 1715444437
Someone in another thread made mention of the seats being overly hard (or some similar sentiment) Whats your take after doing various cuts?