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SanDiegoSteve · 03-30-2025, 11:12 AM

Join our New Burtz Engine Special Interest Group (SIG) for Burtz Model A Engines - Free as a member of MAFCA. As a member we'll provide the earliest info on new products, design ideas and parts offerings along with special event appearance announcements at various events.

Plus, we have some SWAG for you too!

Chris Haynes · 03-30-2025, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

Join our New Burtz Engine Special Interest Group (SIG) for Burtz Model A Engines - Free as a member of MAFCA. As a member we'll provide the earliest info on new products, design ideas and parts offerings along with special event appearance announcements at various events.

Plus, we have some SWAG for you too!

Where?

ModelA29 · 03-30-2025, 01:24 PM

Here is the link to the SIG I got from the MAFCA site. https://mailchi.mp/jrlasia/new-burtz...ig-group-mafca
I joined when it was announced but haven't seen any swag either.......

kellerk99 · 04-23-2025, 06:33 PM

I have just been given a 1928 Model A with a cracked head. I am looking at Burtz blocks and I see a 4200 engine and an 8000 engine. What on earth is the difference? And what else will I need to get it running, ie. new cylinder head, head gaskets??? I hope I am posting in an ok place.

Vern · 04-23-2025, 07:22 PM

Kellerk99,
The difference in price is short block with all the interior guts installed, or the basic block where you, or someone else installs the guts.
Depending on your technical mechanical skills, you can spend more or less.

If your '28 motor is otherwise ok, spend some money on a new high compression head. The Burtz head is $420. And, if you eventually have to replace the engine, you will already have the head.

Bruce of MN · 04-23-2025, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Vern

Kellerk99,
The difference in price is short block with all the interior guts installed, or the basic block where you, or someone else installs the guts.
Depending on your technical mechanical skills, you can spend more or less.

If your '28 motor is otherwise ok, spend some money on a new high compression head. The Burtz head is $420. And, if you eventually have to replace the engine, you will already have the head.

Good advice.

03-30-2025, 11:12 AM	#1
SanDiegoSteve Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2024 Posts: 8	New Burtz Special Interest Group Join our New Burtz Engine Special Interest Group (SIG) for Burtz Model A Engines - Free as a member of MAFCA. As a member we'll provide the earliest info on new products, design ideas and parts offerings along with special event appearance announcements at various events. Plus, we have some SWAG for you too!

03-30-2025, 01:24 PM	#3
ModelA29 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,152	Re: New Burtz Special Interest Group Here is the link to the SIG I got from the MAFCA site. https://mailchi.mp/jrlasia/new-burtz...ig-group-mafca I joined when it was announced but haven't seen any swag either.......

04-23-2025, 06:33 PM	#4
kellerk99 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2025 Posts: 2	Re: New Burtz Special Interest Group I have just been given a 1928 Model A with a cracked head. I am looking at Burtz blocks and I see a 4200 engine and an 8000 engine. What on earth is the difference? And what else will I need to get it running, ie. new cylinder head, head gaskets??? I hope I am posting in an ok place.

04-23-2025, 07:22 PM	#5
Vern Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spring Valley Calif. Posts: 615	Re: New Burtz Special Interest Group Kellerk99, The difference in price is short block with all the interior guts installed, or the basic block where you, or someone else installs the guts. Depending on your technical mechanical skills, you can spend more or less. If your '28 motor is otherwise ok, spend some money on a new high compression head. The Burtz head is $420. And, if you eventually have to replace the engine, you will already have the head.