SMALL BLOCK HEADS

What I figured out along time ago is this: If a SBC head flows 220 cfm the cylinder may only "see" and use 199 cfm. A SBM head that flows 219 cfm will see and use 210 cfm. This is due to the valve angle 23* vs 18* . This is also why a SBC will respond to angle milling better than a SBM. It's also why a BBM responds to angle milling and a dowel shift BIGTIME. J.Rob


I agree. Valve angle is important. If it wasn’t, GM would still be using 23 degree valve angles on their stuff.

Certainly as you point out, the SBM head uses the air flow more efficiently.