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Old Dec 2, 2009 | 07:50 AM
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what is the special markings I read somewhere that the better 243 heads have? they are suppose to flow better?

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The better ones have triangle markings on the edges.
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The better ones have triangle markings on the edges.
ok, I found this link that shows what they look like.

http://www.carcraft.com/techarticles...ads/index.html

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The triangle markings should be under each spark plug hole.
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so these triangle heads are suppose to have more hp and I take it from having better flow. Would that be on the intake runner side?
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Originally Posted by printmanjackson
what is the special markings I read somewhere that the better 243 heads have? they are suppose to flow better?

I figured someone in the tech section would know
These are casting marks indicative of the heads that were made using the semi permanent mold casting process. The marks are not special, I have two sets of 241 casting heads in my garage that have the triangle casting marks under the spark plug areas.
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