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My car came with an extra set of heads that were on the original motor. But I can't find a 241 marking anywhere did they make some of the heads without markings? They also have dual valve springs did any heads come with dual valve springs stock? The only numbers are 0305218537038925 which is right below where the 241 would be and at the opposite end is: 3052r8493924.
What the heck are these heads?










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The dual valve springs are not oem.
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The dual valve springs are not oem.
And theres probably no way to figure out what springs they are?
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Originally Posted by hartman
And theres probably no way to figure out what springs they are?
You could post a picture - some common valve springs might be recognized by someone. You would still have to have some of them tested to determine their open/closed spring pressures and other dimensions such as coil bind. If they were mine, I would likely replace them.
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added some pics
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Look for more nnumbers embossed under the valve cover area. Right under the rocker stand pedestals. Will find more identification numbers there
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Theres no.s in many areas of the heads. Although they look like 853 or 241s from the pics posted
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those look like patriot springs I have. are the ends of the heads shaved where the casting number would be?
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Look at the cnc marks around the valveguide....Patriot springs....
possibly early Patriot ported heads...chamber is definite 853/241 style
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under the valve cover inside the head all there is is a "B123" and a "22"
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They look ported from looking at the intake ports, they could have shaved the casting numbers off.
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Originally Posted by Steve01SS
They look ported from looking at the intake ports, they could have shaved the casting numbers off.
Why would someone do something so dumb? lol
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Becuz they try to hide its super secret identity like batman. 2:
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Becuz they try to hide its super secret identity like batman. 2:
Well i paid 10k for these damn heads and it came with a free car. The least i could do was find out what they are lol. Does anyone know anywhere to send them off and have flowed and measured?
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Any sponsors the flow heads and measure chamber sizes?
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Send to Advanced Inductions or Total Engine Airflow for a freshen up
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Originally Posted by hartman
Why would someone do something so dumb? lol
Aftermarket companies often shave stock part numbers off when they modify parts. Prime example is rejetted stock injectors. What if they float to someone who doesn't know what they flow and use the part number to verify their origin? Same with heads, or anything else. Once its no longer a "stock" unmodified part, the number comes off.
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Can you tell a difference by looking between 241's and 243's?
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also if they were 241's or 243;s wouldn't there be a gm stamp or something like that under the valve cover?
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It may just be me , but the valve stems look deep in the retainer like they should have the Super-7 keepers. It just maybe the angle of the pic. Have you checked the dia. of the valve , they look larger than stock and they are ported for shore.


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