Burtz Short Block

[Mike1291]

It appears that Burtz has come out with a pre-assembled short block:

https://burtzblock.com/products/short-block
https://burtzblock.com/pages/block-kit-overview-and-information

This might be good for someone who doesn't have an approved builder that's close to them. It appears that the only things needed are bolt-on parts and has some popular upgrades (modern valve kit, touring cam) already in it.

 

[Gene F]

Thank goodness!

 

[Gene F]

Lok at the bottom end of that thing. Does that look great or what!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[JayJay]

I got that email as well. Interesting that I could not find who is doing the build. Seems like a pretty straightforward build list, although I confess that I’ve no knowledge of Egge pistons.

 

[johnneilson]

I hope that is a typo
The specs list 4.125 stroke
At std bore that’s 195 cu inches displacement not 200.5

 

[The Master Cylinder]

I received that e-mail also. Does this short block need a special oil pump or do you use your old one?

 

[Synchro909]

I hope that is a typo
The specs list 4.125 stroke
At std bore that’s 195 cu inches displacement not 200.5

Maybe a typo. Original was 4.25 but even if Terry had to reduce the stroke by 1/8th inch to get it all in the crank case, I still think it is a long way better than the original. Just MHO.

 

[Lawrie]

Its the same as original other wise the standard a pistons etc would not fit.
Lawrie

 

[ronn]

Egge pistons. __________________they have been around forever

 

[JayJay]

I received that e-mail also. Does this short block need a special oil pump or do you use your old one?

Standard oil pump, although many put a pressure-relieved high capacity pump in. Terry has instructions on the Burtz Block website on how to modify an original.

 

[1931 flamingo]

I've got a friend who just installed one.


Paul in CT

 

[Cape Codder]

1931 Flamingo - AND the rest of the story is ?

 

[Richard in Anaheim CA]

If you don't care if it starts, save your money.

Richard
ANAHEIM,CA

 

[SanDiegoSteve]

Yes, there was a typo on the specs listed for the Short Block. It is actually: Bore x Stroke (in): 3.875" Bore x 4.250" Stroke. Terry always had it correct, I just needed to correct it on the webpage. Thanks for the heads up!