Long valves on W2's with .600 lift?

That's sucks about the pipe. That's the kind of thing you find when doing remodeling that just stomps the budget.

The good news you bought exellent gaskets. If you've never used either brand before, you will be impressed with both of them. Great stuff and worth every last penny.
Mark was very nice on the phone... good guy. I like the person to person service.

Summit had the Cometic's.... never spent that much on a head gasket before but I got a slightly thinner gasket (.027) and one that is the same as my bore (4.040).... should have just a little more squeeze.