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Gene F · 04-30-2024, 03:20 PM

Before the Burtz was ready I had to buy an engine. I reused the usual stuff, like head, intake, carb, water pump, and so on. I had a used crank in my garage, that needed to be turned, counterweighted, and balance. I bought a new IB-330 cam, and opted for the larger valves. My rebuilder said my read engine housing was cracked so that was an add. He always adds the center main oiling tube. Time I got it installed, and everything I had about $5,500 in the project.

I drive my car, so if I had the need today I'd buy the Burtz, and expect my costs to be at least $7,000. One thing about the Burtz with the new crank, and all the goodies is it seems you can hold the accelerator on the floor all day, and the thing will stand up to that.

04-30-2024, 03:20 PM	#10
Gene F Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,051	Re: 30 Model A engine rebuild Before the Burtz was ready I had to buy an engine. I reused the usual stuff, like head, intake, carb, water pump, and so on. I had a used crank in my garage, that needed to be turned, counterweighted, and balance. I bought a new IB-330 cam, and opted for the larger valves. My rebuilder said my read engine housing was cracked so that was an add. He always adds the center main oiling tube. Time I got it installed, and everything I had about $5,500 in the project. I drive my car, so if I had the need today I'd buy the Burtz, and expect my costs to be at least $7,000. One thing about the Burtz with the new crank, and all the goodies is it seems you can hold the accelerator on the floor all day, and the thing will stand up to that.