044 heads vs stock heads on stock size piston/barrels

Hi,
First thanks to all who are helping me with this small project:

In replacing my beetlemex heads ( which have the 3/4 inch plug hole - I
like that) it's been suggested I use 044 heads and I have a few
questions about this

the 044's have larger intake and exhaust 40x35 vs stock ( 35intake, 32
exhaust), is there any consequence to this size difference when I am
using everything else stock piston size and stock muffler). More
power?, no difference in power?, more gas consumption?

The 044's also have stainless steel valves

I've come across a site which states:
All of the stainless valves I have tested are slightly softer and
wear faster than the factory stock steel unleaded valve. - from gene
berg wesite http://www.geneberg.com/headspg15.htm

Is this true in that the 044 stainless steel valves may not last as
long as the stock? To be fair, it was difficult to tell if he was
talking about a head restorers choice of use of stainless steel valves
when rebuilding heads or not.

I may be getting too much info and getting myself a little apprhensive,
but as there is a price difference between a "normal" stock head vs the
044 of $80.00 a peice, I just like to know what I may be getting for
the money. Basically, I just want something very reliable ( this is (
will be) my daily driver) and any extra power is nice in dealing with
these steep Pa hills here.

Hmmm since the beetlemex heads have a 3/4" does that make them a 044
design?

Thanks again, I really appreciate it
Matt S

an 044 does not mean it makes more power, despite the advertising ad's
claims.

if you are using stock heater boxes, I suggest a ported head with stock size
valves. Our product that fits this description is our L3 head, with a 30%
flow increase.

John
Aircooled.Net Inc.

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