Buying A Crate Engine - Why BluePrint Engines?
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- Опубліковано 7 сер 2024
- Steve Magnante sits down with BluePrint Engines’ Chief Customer Officer, Shawn Sterling, to talk about why customers can be confident that BluePrint Engines is the right choice when it comes to buying a crate engine. Visit: blueprintengines.com/ for more info!
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I bought a 383 stroker for a 94 Chevy 1500 in 2015. I haven’t had any problems with it, and it’s still running strong today.
Installed a 383 stroker long block in my c10. It said it was 430hp but they lied... it made 442hp!! It’s a very strong engine. Would highly recommend this engine.
What transmission are you using?
@@garcia95365
700r4
what headers did you go with?
Did you have to do anything to the diff
Mine leaks oil from everywhere
Love my blueprint 383. Strong running beast. Has over 400 passes on her and you wouldn't know it. 12.4 second street machine 70 chevelle
How much did it run you?
I hate mine, leaks oil from nearly everywhere
@@Kkamp it was 6 years ago, paid $3,800
I'm VERY pleased with my 598! Customer service has been excellent and I routinely sent emails to engineers and got prompt replies.
the video of the tour of the factory got me my 383 will be here tuesday for a 93 suburban
I put on a 390 hp blueprint in my C4 Corvette, they did not recommend it with the TPI system but the company that made the ECU said that was no problem, and it was not it functioned perfectly
Can’t wait to purchase my 427 pro series
I have a 95 k1500, I really want a 383 stroker, but I also have to pass smog in California. Do you have options for me?
I have a 71 elcamino and currently shopping a small block 350. Im about to pull the trigger and order one.
Just ordered a 302 for my 65 F100 yesterday. Can’t wait!
I need one for my 65 also. How was yours?
I'm interested too to see how your install goes. I still have the original FE engine.
Ordered a engine Jan 5th, was told 8-12 weeks. Just learned yesterday they discontinued the series of engine ordered. After months of research on builders to power my lifelong dream car I picked BP. Tons of positives reviews for outstanding customer service and communication. Well i was wrong, everytime I have talked to someone they have been extremely rude and condescending. Waited 15 weeks on a promised 12 week build only to learn they discontinued it. So now I have to find another builder and wait, missing most of this much needed cruise season. Beyond livid! So I will climb every mountain I can and scream buyer beware!
Update- BP responded to my comment, thank you. I called Kelli and left message on Tuesday the 27th as of the 30th no response. On the 29th early AM left message with Steph as of today no response. I did order the engine through a distributor and they said they can not get an answer either. All i want to know if the engine is being built if not i need to find another builder. Cannot for the life of me see why this is so difficult. Please help!
Update #2-BP reached out to me and explained the situation. Its a core shortage problem which i understand completely. The distributor should have reached out to me long ago to avoid this mess. BP said engine will ship in three weeks.
Thank you.
Update #3
Was told engine will ship in three weeks on April 30th. Today is 4 weeks since. They moved the delivery date to June 16th. This is getting ridiculous, as a mfgr it would seem there would be some sort of responsibility to the end user for their product. I dont not think i am being unreasonable. Am i going wait another two weeks to be told another delay? 12 week build has turned into 22 weeks....maybe. Very disappointed with this company. What say you Blueprint?
Update 4
Received motor yesterday, very impressed with crating and information pack that came with it. Plus Dyno sheet states 409hp on advertised 375hp and 420tq on an advertised 390tq, beyond stoked. It's been a long road but thank you BP!
@@leemiller7263 I have heard to many similar complaints to buy from them, rude people.
More chrysler options! At that price point I can get one custom from hughes, but all you have is the 408
Can’t wait for my 598 to be delivered
What is the price for a 6.0 for a 2006 gmc yukon
Very impressed with my 383 that just had installed.
How much horsepower
@@roychampion5416 431
Sweet what you put it in I’m about to order one I want to get 500 horse power do you know if they have any 500 horsepower engines
@@roychampion5416 My friend just put one of their 396 Sbc engines in a pro street Camaro. It dynoed at 498hp with 524 lb/ft of torque. It started so fast it made us jump. Great engine.
@@justpray365 one question with a 396 sbc engine it’s going in my 94 impala ss what transmission would be good for it
I need a 2007 mustang gt engine, hopefully, rebuild,,,
Hello. I am in the process of buying a 383 long block with the serpentine set up, including AC compressor. My 67 Camaro does not have any AC components and parts set up yet. My question is. Can I still run the engine with the bracketed compressor or does it have to come off and bypassed some how.
Thanks for reaching out! Our technical support team would be happy to help! support@blueprintengines.com or 308-236-1050!
What im worried about is how it is shipped.
Spark plug change from Champion to NKG. Why the change?
I know it has been a year, but a year ago I couldn't find a single Champion dealer unless you bought one of those bulk packages on ebay. With as many counterfeit products as are on the market these days, I was nervous about buying them that way. NGK's are very good quality. I have them in all three of my vehicles ranging from 1970 to 1998.
Question- I see that Blueprint makes their own blocks which is great. But the dipstick is on the passenger side. Is there a provision in 2023 for the buyer to swap that to the driver's side? I have a '66 Corvette with a 350 in it, who knows where the original engine went. But with my surge tank and aftermarket a/c on the passenger side, not to mention the battery, it's a very busy spot under the hood. It would be nice if I could swap the dipstick to the driver's side. I like building my own engine and that was part of my plan but the cost of the Blueprint offering is such that it makes sense to consider the crate engine instead, or maybe a long block.
All of our 350's are passenger side dipsticks. Sorry!
I would purchase a BP engine for my 1972 Chevelle but even though I’m an A.S.E. Master certified automotive technician of 30 years the warranty won’t cover the purchase if I install the engine myself.
Hey Kelly! Our warranty actually does cover self installs. For more info, check out our warranty policy here: blueprintengines.com/pages/warranty
@@BluePrint_Engines Let me rephrase that. It’s a very limited warranty vs paying someone to install the unit. My time is no less valuable than someone who gets paid to install it. If there’s a manufacturer defect that’s covered under warranty and it’s determined by BP ,I’m donating my time for someone else’s mistake. Other reputable crate engine manufacturers have no problem covering the labor ( reasonable of course) in the event an issue arises that’s covered under warranty. I’ve installed around 8 BP engines for other people and haven’t seen a problem out of a single one. That’s why I looked to you guys first. Doesn’t mean there never will be. You build/ manufacture enough of anything there will be a defect at some point, it’s just going to happen. Expecting me to cover the labor for something that’s a product of manufacture defect is the same thing as me expecting blueprint to cover the cost of something that’s the product of my own doing. It’s no different.
@@kellywilliams5086 Hi Kelly, our warranty does cover self-installed product. However, in the event of an issue, if you incur additional labor costs from elsewhere, those would not be reimbursed. BluePrint would supply replacement parts at no cost to you. In the event of catastrophic failure, we will assume the freight expense to return the product to us, do a full inspection, recondition the product, dyno test it for quality purposes, and return it to you at no additional cost. With that said, we work with each Customer individually and often go above and beyond the limited warranty, to ensure Customer satisfaction. If you have any additional questions, feel free to reach out to our Customer Support team at 308.236.1050. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you!
How much 400. 430hp complete drop in
their website will guide you
I have a truck it's a 1991
Hello my friend
Ill wait till my engine blows up and ill buy a blueprint engine.
I'll take the AMC 390 with Ram Air ... Give it to Dale Jr
I bought the 496 bb advertised 575 dyno sheet said 597 I changed out the blueprint valve covers for morosos and was SHOCKED it has factory stamped rocker arms and pressed ball push rods I payed nearly 13,000 of my hard earned money nearly 2,000 in accessories I feel CHEATED a motor if it does crank out 597 should not have factory upper valve train I'm pissed bout longevity of this engine it's going to worry me now well is it gonna come apart
Damn thats not cool !
@@rosskrause3926 My Blueprint 383 leaks oil from nearly everywhere it can leak from, would never recommend BP Engines.
@@bobsilver3983 Thank you for the heads up and sorry to hear that about your engine..what a drag !
Where are your parts made rings head's rocker arms ect.
I hate what you have been through brother
One time would have been a different thing but it happened 3 times iwas told by blueprint that the 400 was on the verge of not being a streetable motor daily driver I should say anyway I have a 383 now and haven't had any problems
They should be sued
I was going to buy a 632 for my vehicle but unfortunately I emailed Blue print for a price and never received a reply so I gave up and went to shaffiroff.