1.88 intake valves

i had my 302s rebuilt and ported by a reputable mopar shop and asked for the 1.88s ,the builder said it was a waste of money in his opinion, but would do it if i wanted. instead i got the exhaust opened up to 1.60 per his thoughts, with bowl porting being done.eventually i went to a 360 and wished i had gone 1.88s also