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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 11:19 PM
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how much hp gain do u think i would get going from a stock 241 head to a stock 243 head?

i have noticed u can get a used set of 243 ls6 heads for a decent price. just dont no if it would even be worth it. does anyone know what the differences are.

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with a mild cam....10-20hp is easily possible

while you're swapping them, spend a small amount and have them milled...boost compression for more power
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The 243's have a 64 cc combustion chamber and the 241's have a 66.67 cc combustion chamber. The 243's also have a D shaped exhaust port and flow a little better. Do like teke184 said and get them milled for even more compression.
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ok thanks guys. so u think they are worth 500 or so.

if i mill them a little would that put me around the race gas compression zone.
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not sure they are worth $500 unless they come with good springs already.

that's alot for a stock head.

ported heads are only about 2x that, and they'll flow much better.


you can run 11:1 or higher and still use 93. you shuold be fine.
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How about going from 853's to the 243's. The 853's are the worst flowing of them all correct?
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HMM maybe ported heads are only a little more than that.

GTP241S1

they are ported, 241s, stainless valves, LS6 springs. Very good bolt on head. $800 Shipped for the set
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Originally Posted by edzsilverss
How about going from 853's to the 243's. The 853's are the worst flowing of them all correct?
853's flow the same as 241's. 243's would be better than 853's.
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i thought the 241s were better than the 853. but im still looking for a set of 243s for my car.
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Originally Posted by John@Scoggin
HMM maybe ported heads are only a little more than that.

GTP241S1

they are ported, 241s, stainless valves, LS6 springs. Very good bolt on head. $800 Shipped for the set

that is a good price for them. i wander what they are like.. does anyone have these heads
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