Blueprint Engines or other Crate Motor Supplier? (1 Viewer)

[ryanwk628]

It has a built in wideband too which is normally $200.

A plug and play standalone that can do drive by wire, auto transmission control, a touchscreen controller and includes a wideband for less then $1500 is a steal.

Ive installed about a half dozen of them theyre awesome

Is the terminator setup better than the Edelbrock ProFlo? Ive liked that intake manifold that puts the throttle body and air cleaner up top for the carb look ever since I saw one at a show. My brother was looking at options for his Mustang.

Well, seems like the cost to rebuild my carbureted Chevy 400 small block would be about $5800 if the shop does not run into any weird issues. 90 day warranty. I am thinking of changing plans and going with a BluePrint Engines 350 small block Sniper EFI crate motor ($7000). Anyone have other crate motor supplier recommendations:

These are the specs of the 350 crate motor I am considering:

New Block Casting 350CI Cruiser Crate Engine | Longblock | Aluminum Heads | Roller Cam | Fuel Injected | Deluxe Dressed w/ Pulleys - Black

BluePrint Engines 350 c.i. small block GM style crate engine - dressed NEW BluePrint Cast Iron Longblock with front-drive and front drive. Includes 30 month / 50,000 warranty & BPE Dyno Promise. Part #: BP350CTFK

blueprintengines.com

My buddy got an engine from them and talking to their customer service was helpful. They made sure to understand his needs. I wouldnt want a high compression engine, rather over built and reliable.

They had a roller cam engine with the cast iron vortec heads which was a pretty good deal IMO. It was not fully dressed but that lets you pick your own bolt ons.

If you buy from GM make sure the warranty covers you in non-GM vehicles. Ive heard different things in this regard.

 

[Drake2]

Is the terminator setup better than the Edelbrock ProFlo? Ive like that intake manifold that puts the throttle body and air cleaner up top for the carb look ever since I saw one at a show. My brother was looking at options for his Mustang.



My buddy got an engine from them and talking to their customer service was helpful. They made sure to understand his needs. I wouldnt want a high compression engine, rather over built and reliable.

They had a roller cam engine with the cast iron vortec heads which was a pretty good deal IMO. It was not fully dressed but that lets you pick your own bolt ons.

If you buy from GM make sure the warranty covers you in non-GM vehicles. Ive heard different things in this regard.

Good info, thank you

 

[Drake2]

I did find this adapter to go from my TH400 trans to the L96 Gen IV engine. So that is not an issue. I will update here as I find out more info

712500A4 : LS-Series Engine to TH400 Flexplate Kit | Advance Adapters

Advance Adapter This custom flex plate kit is designed to adapt the Gen III / LS series to the GM TH400 transmissions. The kit includes a flexplate, 11mm flex plate bolts, crank spacer. Gen III / LS Engines The new style Gen III / LS series engines (4....

www.advanceadapters.com

 

[cruisermatt]

I did find this adapter to go from my TH400 trans to the L96 Gen IV engine. So that is not an issue. I will update here as I find out more info

712500A4 : LS-Series Engine to TH400 Flexplate Kit | Advance Adapters

Advance Adapter This custom flex plate kit is designed to adapt the Gen III / LS series to the GM TH400 transmissions. The kit includes a flexplate, 11mm flex plate bolts, crank spacer. Gen III / LS Engines The new style Gen III / LS series engines (4....

www.advanceadapters.com

That works, or get that snout adapter for $30 on amazon and drill three holes in the LS flexplate. Ive done that on a few of my cars, it’s easy

 

[1MAC]

If you like your small block, just buy one that someone else is pulling out for an LS swap. Every Camaro/Chevelle/C10 out there with a small block is getting an LS swap these days and they’re all looking to unload the old engine.

 

[Drake2]

All the info is out there already. But my short answer is.
If you’re willing to spend $5-7k, get yourself a nice COMPLETE LY6 or L96 (iron block 6.0) or L92 (aluminum Block 6.2) in the $2500-3k range, and spend then $1400 or so on a Terminator X Max.
And $250 GM muscle car oil pan kit.

The major “turnkey” suppliers are not worth the extra cost for what you get in my opinion.

Is this the oil pan you are referring to? Does the factory pan interfere with something?

Thanks!

LS Muscle Car Oil Pan Kit

Check out the deal on LS Muscle Car Oil Pan Kit at GM Performance Motor

www.gmperformancemotor.com

 

[cruisermatt]

Is this the oil pan you are referring to? Does the factory pan interfere with something?

Thanks!

LS Muscle Car Oil Pan Kit

Check out the deal on LS Muscle Car Oil Pan Kit at GM Performance Motor

www.gmperformancemotor.com

Yes. They help a lot with front driveshaft clearance at lower ride heights. Pretty much no reason not to use one. The pickup tube o-ring is a really good PM item to do as well.

 

[Drake2]

Yes. They help a lot with front driveshaft clearance at lower ride heights. Pretty much no reason not to use one. The pickup tube o-ring is a really good PM item to do as well.

Thank you

 

[Drake2]

Yes. They help a lot with front driveshaft clearance at lower ride heights. Pretty much no reason not to use one. The pickup tube o-ring is a really good PM item to do as well.

Do you think with the 4" lift and probably another 1.5" shackle lift the need to swap out the pan could be avoided (saving $250)? Also, I was talking with the tech dept at Holley today and they were asking if I am going with a drive by wire or cable throttle. I asked them about the difference and they said the standard cable throttle is much more simple and much less expensive ($1124 vs $1462) also no GM pedal needed as well as some other specific items. Is there some advantage to the drive by wire or the standard cable operated throttle?

They recommended the following:

Holley EFI 550-905 Holley EFI Terminator X - Gen IV 4.8/5.3/6.0 GM Truck Engines and LS2/LS3

Take control of your LS engine with Terminator X! Don't settle for a junkyard ECU with a cumbersome tuning interface when you can have complete control of your engine, self-learning fuel strategies and the proven, race-winning technology of Holley EFI at a budget-friendly price! Terminator X...

www.holley.com

Holley 197-400 Holley GM 4 Pin Alternator Pigtail

This alternator plug-pigtail incorporates a Weather Pack style seal and an in-line resistor that allows, but does not require, a charge light in this exciter circuit. The exciter wire is blacked out as it leaves the alternator plug, so that little bit of wire going into your flex loom isn't as...

www.holley.com

Thanks

 

[Drake2]

Who's rig is this, anyone know. Not sure what MUD thread I picked this photo up from but I got it on Nov 29th. Hoping someone recognizes this. Looks very similar to what i am considering.

 

[1MAC]

Who's rig is this, anyone know. Not sure what MUD thread I picked this photo up from but I got it on Nov 29th. Hoping someone recognizes this. Looks very similar to what i am considering.

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Darned if I can help you. I just searched all the Vortec build threads I have bookmarked and it’s not in any of them.
But I saved the same picture on November 29th!

 

[1MAC]

Wanted - FJ40 Fuel door lock and catch

I am in search of a lock with a key for my fuel door. Also need the catch that screws on the 40 that the lock catches onto. I have attached a picture. (I have the door.). I am also looking for a gas cap and the filler neck without rust. Thank you.

forum.ih8mud.com

Thanks, Google history search!

 

[Drake2]

Wanted - FJ40 Fuel door lock and catch

I am in search of a lock with a key for my fuel door. Also need the catch that screws on the 40 that the lock catches onto. I have attached a picture. (I have the door.). I am also looking for a gas cap and the filler neck without rust. Thank you.

forum.ih8mud.com

Thanks, Google history search!

Thanks for spending the time!

 

[zerotreedelta]

I wonder how the LV3 would do - plenty of power in a smaller package. Basically an LT with the front two cylinders knocked off:

Chevrolet 90° V6 engine - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

285 hp (213 kW) at 5300 rpm and 305 lb⋅ft (414 N⋅m) at 3900 rpm on regular unleaded gasoline and 297 hp (221 kW) at 5300 rpm and 330 lb⋅ft (447 N⋅m) at 3900 rpm on E85