NEW A Engine

It's been a long haul for him. I am so looking forward to when production is up and running. I so want one/two
 
For the projected price it might be the end of stock engines for the non-judged car. I think I remember the price for a short block was to be around $3000.00. With the correct boltons we are looking at a 150 Hp 4000 rpm engine that looks as close to dead on stock at possible.
 
Wow, I wonder if that will be a loss for the OD companies! I bet they will have trouble keeping up with demand for awhile...maybe not during these economic times....really cool!
 
Looking at the casting of the new block I have it is going to be difficult for a judge to tell the new block from an original. I will have the new block on display at the MAFCA meet in my booth at the swap meet.
 
What a great improvement it will be for the vehicle. Much safer in traffic and it wll allow the owner much more utility. Much success to him.
 
How much will the total price be once all the guts are added to make a complete SHORT block?

1. crank
2. pistons
3. rods
4. bearings
5. gears
6. cam
7. valves
8. lifters
9. what else?
 
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forever4 said:
Just curious how it will be any safer?

The engine is carryover bore stroke, etc, and will not make a single HP more...
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Well--might make a couple more HP. Terry told me in email that "...the opening where the intake manifold mounts is opened up to Model B size (1.50 inch dia)." That should help get more air/fuel mix into the cylinders if a B manifold or modified A manifold is used.

I would think it should be fairly easy to get it to 75-80 HP with the right head/cam/carb, etc. That combined with smoother operation and higher RPM will make it practical to drive at highway speeds, especially with OD or high-ratio gearing.

Just be sure your brakes and steering are up to snuff!! (What the heck does that mean, anyhow--up to snuff?)

Joe
 
Larry Brumfield said:
How much will the total price be once all the guts are added to make a complete SHORT block?

1. crank
2. pistons
3. rods
4. bearings
5. gears
6. cam
7. valves
8. lifters
9. what else?
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Crank, rods and bearings will be included. Maybe another $1100-$1200 with a NEW cam and a GOOD head? I've already started collecting parts.

I think the Burtz engine will increase the demand for good heads, Larry.

Joe

Joe
 
JoeWay said:
I would think it should be fairly easy to get it to 75-80 HP with the right head/cam/carb, etc. That combined with smoother operation and higher RPM will make it practical to drive at highway speeds, especially with OD or high-ratio gearing.

Joe
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All of the above is easy to do right now.

Larry B.
 
JoeWay said:
Just be sure your brakes and steering are up to snuff!! (What the heck does that mean, anyhow--up to snuff?)

Joe
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Since you asked, from Merriam Webster:
— up to snuff : of sufficient quality : meeting an applicable standard ;)
 
I beleive that was the price suggested about 6 years ago. Likely with the economy, time and unexpected expences it will be closer to 5K now. I am sure the meetings with the various people and places involved will push it beyond a reasonable cost. I have over 30 original blocks set back, so not likely I will be buying a new one any time soon, although I get the monthly update and enjoy seeing the progress. Rod
 
This will increase the amount of people putting new engines in there cars and trucks, but it will also make a lot of good engines for sale when people use the new Burts engine witch will be good for people who can't get one. This is going to be great.
 
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