Buying a Blueprint
A High-performance Crate Engine Experience
A High-performance Crate Engine Experience
SO, YOU WANT TO BUY A CRATE ENGINE FOR YOUR NEXT PRODUCT? Not sure where to order or who to trust? Those are some of the most common concerns we hear over and over again. We decided to throw our opinion out there for you to consider so you’re a little more educated before dropping some cash. Based on our experiences, we can offer some words of advice and tips for a positive engine-buying experience. We’ve ordered them, installed them, rebuilt them and even destroyed them. So, learn from our past to make the right decision in the future.
Blueprint Engines was started 20 years ago in a small garage in central Nebraska. What started as a passion for speed turned into a hobby, then a job and finally a career. The founder, Norris Marshall, built one engine at a time for his friends and neighbors while his business and reputation grew bit by bit. Drag racers, circle track
racers and street rodders all got some of the first engines produced by Blueprint Engines, and they performed like no other.
Most of us can relate to what happened next. In the early 2000s, mortgages, children and a need for financial security changed the way people shop. Everyday cars, or “grocery-getters,” were easier for dealerships to sell. So, a focus on crate engines for everyday buyers became an important part of their success strategy. This shift pushed Norris into the mainstream, and his success in that endeavor is legendary.
Today, Blueprint Engines has produced more than 300,000 engines for cars and light trucks. The company’s tremendous staff of qualified technicians has a passion for performance both on the job and in the street. Their experience means that Blueprint is the best choice for reliable horsepower that you can drive every day. And you know it’s coming from a solid, reputable company that does the job right and stands behind it.
Keep in mind that most crate engines on the market do not come as complete as their premium lines of engines. Blueprint’s premium crate engines come complete with fuel system, ignition system, plugs, wires, and the water and fuel pumps. Also, know that you can opt for either forged or cast components on most models. Every Blueprint Engine is dyno-tested and balanced, and most engines are backed by a 30-month/50,000-mile warranty.
Ready to order? Whether you’re building a 4x4
off-road machine, street-driven kit car or frame-off restoration, we recommend you contact Blueprint Engines direct for any engine purchases or questions. Blueprint Engines makes a powerplant to fit your budget needs, and these guys can break it down perfectly. Choose from a huge selection of short and long blocks for Chevy, Ford and Chrysler applications or get maximum value with the most complete crate motors on the market.
SINCE ITS FOUNDING, BLUEPRINT ENGINES HAS GROWN TO BE ONE OF THE LARGEST CRATE ENGINE MANUFACTURERS IN THE WORLD. BLUEPRINT BUILDS CHEVY, GM, FORD AND CHRYSLER CRATE ENGINES.
THESE CRATE ENGINES ARE HIGH-PERFORMANCE DROP-IN ENGINES, SOMETIMES CALLED STROKER ENGINES OR STROKER MOTORS. IN ALL CASES, THESE ENGINES OFFER SUBSTANTIALLY MORE HORSEPOWER.
CRATE ENGINES OR CRATE MOTORS FROM BLUEPRINT ENGINES OFFER A CUSTOM BUILDER, HOT RODDER OR KIT CAR BUILDER AN ENGINE THAT IS READY TO DROP INTO THE VEHICLE.
BLUEPRINT CRATE ENGINES COME COMPLETE WITH ALL THE COMPONENTS THAT WILL BE NEEDED TO START AND RUN THE ENGINE VERY QUICKLY. IN ADDITION, CRATE ENGINES ARE DYNO-TESTED AND ARE SHIPPED WITH A DOCUMENTATION OF THEIR HIGH-PERFORMANCE POWER CURVE. FORGED CRANKS AND PISTONS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ON ALL MODELS. BLUEPRINT ENGINES HAS PRODUCED MORE THAN 300,000 ENGINES.
BLUEPRINT ENGINES 383CI STROKER CRATE ENGINE | SMALL BLOCK GM STYLE | LONGBLOCK | ALUMINUM HEADS | ROLLER CAM
MSRP: $4,499
DESCRIPTION:
HP and torque: 430 hp/450 ft-lbs Compression ratio: 10.0:1 Aluminum heads
Hydraulic roller cam
Cast steel crank
Hypereutectic pistons
BLOCK:
Hand-picked seasoned block
Square and parallel decked
Align honed main bearing bore
Cylinders honed on computer-controlled machine to within 0.0002 straightness and roundness
Cylinders are sonic tested for thickness Four-bolt main
4.000 inches, bored 0.040 inch over One-piece rear main seal
Mech fuel pump provision: Yes Passenger side dipstick only
Drilled and tapped for clutch linkage
ROTATING ASSEMBLY:
New Blueprint cast steel crankshaft 3.750-inch stroke
OEM type 5.700-inch connecting rods w/ 150,000 psi bolts
Hypereutectic pistons
External front/external rear
CYLINDER HEADS:
Blueprint Aluminum Cylinder Heads H8002K
64cc chamber
2.02-inch intake/1.60-inch exhaust valves 195cc intake/75cc exhaust runners
CAM SPECS:
Cam Type: Roller
.528 intake .536 exhaust
221 intake/226 exhaust duration
@.050 – 110-degree lobe separation
IGNITION TIMING:
34 degrees total at 3500 rpm
ALSO INCLUDES:
New valve covers, oil pan and timing cover Brass freeze plugs
Dyno test results shipped with engine
WARRANTY:
30 month/50,000 mile
BLUEPRINT ENGINES 302CI CRATE ENGINE | SMALL BLOCK FORD STYLE | DRESSED LONGBLOCK WITH CARBURETOR | IRON HEADS | FLAT TAPPET CAM
MSRP: $3,299
DESCRIPTION
Dyno tested warranty
HP and torque: 235 hp/317 ft-lbs Compression ratio: 8.5:1
Cast iron heads
Flat tappet cam
Cast steel crank
Hypereutectic pistons
BLOCK:
Hand-picked seasoned block
Square and parallel decked
Align honed main bearing bore
Cylinders honed on computer-controlled machine to within 0.0002 straightness and roundness
Cylinders are sonic tested for thickness Two-bolt main
4.000 inches, bored up to 0.060 inch over One-piece rear main seal
Mech fuel pump provision: Yes
ROTATING ASSEMBLY:
Ford, machined and balanced by Blueprint Engines
3.000-inch stroke
OEM type 5.090-inch connecting rods Hypereutectic pistons
50 oz external balance
CYLINDER HEADS:
Cast iron
Hardened retainers and springs 1.94 swirl polished intake valves 1.60 swirl polished exhaust valves
CAM SPECS:
Cam type: Flat tappet
.376 intake .389 exhaust
184 intake/191 exhaust duration
@ .050 – 112-degree lobe separation IGNITION TIMING:
Initial timing – 12 degrees and total timing 32 degrees
ALSO INCLUDES:
Carb
Intake dual plane
Harmonic balancer
Chrome valve covers
Chrome timing cover
Distributor
Water pump, standard rotation
Fuel pump
Spark plug wires
Spark plugs
Painted oil pan
Brass freeze plugs
Dyno test results shipped with engine
WARRANTY:
30 month/50,000 mile
BLUEPRINT ENGINES 632CI PROSERIES STROKER CRATE ENGINE | BIG BLOCK GM STYLE | 10.3L | ALUMINUM HEADS | ROLLER CAM
MSRP: $11,499
DESCRIPTION
Dyno tested warranty
HP and torque: 815 hp/775 ft-lbs Compression ratio: 11.0:1 Aluminum heads
Hydraulic roller cam
Forged crank
Forged pistons
BLOCK:
New Blueprint cast iron block Manufactured and machined in the USA Four-bolt main
4.600-inch bore
One-piece rear main seal
Mech fuel pump provision: Yes
Tall deck (Cyl deck is approx .400 taller/ wider than OEM block)
ROTATING ASSEMBLY:
New Blueprint forged crankshaft 4.750-inch stroke
Forged H-beam 6.635-inch connecting rods Forged pistons
Internal
CYLINDER HEADS:
Blueprint aluminum cylinder heads -PS8012 119cc chamber
2.30-inch intake/1.88-inch exhaust valves 358cc intake/125cc exhaust runners Cylinder heads feature a 0.300-inch raised exhaust port versus an OEM casting.
Must verify clearance of exhaust, shift linkage, steering components etc. before ordering.
CAM SPECS:
Cam type: Roller
.698/.698 lift
272 / 282 duration @ .050 – 110-degree LSA
ALSO INCLUDES:
Valve covers, oil pan and timing cover Harmonic balancer
Dyno test results shipped with engine
WARRANTY:
30 month/50,000 mile
BLUEPRINT ENGINES 427CI PROSERIES STROKER CRATE ENGINE | GM LS STYLE | DRESSED LONGBLOCK WITH SUPERCHARGER | ALUMINUM HEADS | ROLLER CAM
MSRP: $18,999
DESCRIPTION
Dyno tested warranty; watch the dyno video HP and torque: 800 hp/780 ft-lbs Compression ratio: 11:1
Aluminum heads
Hydraulic roller cam
Forged crank
Forged pistons
BLOCK:
OEM block machined in the USA Six-bolt main
4.060 inches, bored to 4.069 inches One-piece rear main seal
ROTATING ASSEMBLY:
New forged crankshaft
4.125-inch stroke
Forged 6.125-inch connecting rods Forged pistons internal
CYLINDER HEADS:
Blueprint aluminum cylinder heads -PS8015
72cc chamber
2.165-inch intake/1.600-inch exhaust valves 259cc intake/102cc exhaust runners
CAM SPECS:
Roller
.624 intake .624 exhaust lift
239 Intake/255 Exhaust duration @ .050, 114-degree lobe sep.
IGNITION TIMING:
ECM supplied with calibration
Not capable of transmission control Transmission controller required
ALSO INCLUDES:
Super charger
Electronic fuel injection
Coil packs
Valve covers
Oil pan
Water pump
Belt tensioner arm
All sensors required for engine to run Wiring harness
Gas pedal
90mm drive by wire throttle body Timing cover
Spark plugs
Spark plug wires
Harmonic balancer
Dyno test results shipped with engine!
WARRANTY:
30 month/50,000 mile
BLUEPRINT ENGINES 496 STROKER CRATE ENGINE | BIG BLOCK CHEVY 454 STYLE | DRESSED LONGBLOCK WITH CARBURETOR | ALUMINUM HEADS | ROLLER CAM
MSRP: $8,599
DESCRIPTION
HP and torque: 600 hp/568 ft-lbs Compression ratio: 9.6:1 Aluminum heads
Hydraulic roller cam
Forged crank
Hypereutectic pistons
BLOCK:
Hand-picked seasoned block, 454 BBC Square and parallel decked
Align honed main bearing bore
Cylinders honed on computer-controlled machine to within 0.0002 straightness and roundness
Cylinders are sonic tested for thickness Two-bolt main
4.250-inch stroke, bored 0.060-inch over One-piece rear main seal
Mech fuel pump provision: No
Standard deck
ROTATING ASSEMBLY:
New Blueprint forged crankshaft 4.250-inch stroke
OEM type 6.385-inch connecting rods w/ 150,000 psi bolts
Hypereutectic pistons
External balance
CYLINDER HEADS:
Blueprint aluminum cylinder heads PS8013
119cc chamber
2.30-inch intake/1.88-inch exhaust valves 316cc intake/124cc exhaust runners Cylinder heads feature a 0.300-inch raised exhaust port versus an OEM casting Must verify header/exhaust clearance
CAM SPECS:
Cam type: Roller
.566 intake .566 exhaust
242 intake/248 exhaust duration @ .050 – 112-degree lobe separation IGNITION TIMING:
34 degrees total at 3500 rpm
ALSO INCLUDES:
Aluminum intake manifold 850 cfm carburetor Distributor
Valve covers
Oil pan
Brass freeze plugs
WARRANTY:
30 month/50,000 mile
BLUEPRINT ENGINES LS 427CI PROSERIES STROKER CRATE ENGINE | GM LS STYLE | LONGBLOCK | ALUMINUM HEADS | ROLLER CAM | LATE MODEL DROP-IN UPGRADE
MSRP: $8,999
DESCRIPTION
HP and torque: 625 hp/550 ft-lbs Compression ratio: 11:1
Aluminum heads
Hydraulic roller cam
Forged crank
Forged pistons
BLOCK:
OEM block machined in the USA Six-bolt main
4.060 inches, bored to 4.069 inches One-piece rear main seal
ROTATING ASSEMBLY:
New forged crankshaft
4.125-inch stroke
Forged 6.125-inch connecting rods Forged pistons
Internal
CYLINDER HEADS:
Blueprint aluminum cylinder heads
-PS8015
72cc chamber
2.165-inch intake/1.600-inch exhaust valves 259cc intake/102cc exhaust runners
CAM SPECS:
Cam type: Roller
.624 intake .624 exhaust lift
239 intake/255 exhaust duration @ .050, 114-degree lobe sep.
IGNITION TIMING:
ECM controlled (not included - customer sends their original ECM to Blueprint for reprogramming)
ALSO INCLUDES:
Timing cover
LS3 Intake manifold
WARRANTY:
30 month/50,000 mile
BLUEPRINT ENGINES 306CI BRONCO EDITION CRATE ENGINE
| SMALL BLOCK FORD STYLE | DRESSED LONGBLOCK WITH FUEL INJECTION | ALUMINUM HEADS | ROLLER CAM MSRP: $5,999
DESCRIPTION
HP and torque: 365 hp/365 ft-lbs
Compression ratio: 9.2:1 Aluminum heads
Hydraulic roller cam
Cast steel crank Hypereutectic pistons
BLOCK:
Hand-picked seasoned block Square and parallel decked Align honed main bearing bore Cylinders honed on computer controlled machine to within .0002 straightness and roundness
Cylinders are sonic tested for thickness
Two-bolt main
4.000 inches, bored to .040 inch over
One-piece rear main seal
Mech fuel pump provision: Yes
ROTATING ASSEMBLY:
Cast steel crankshaft 3.000-inch stroke Upgraded 5.090-inch connecting rods w/
150,000 psi bolts
Hypereutectic pistons 50-ounce external balance
CYLINDER HEADS:
Blueprint Aluminum Cylinder Heads - HP9009
60cc chamber
2.02-inch intake/1.60-inch exhaust valves
190cc intake/60cc exhaust runners
CAM SPECS:
Cam type: Roller
.533 intake/.554 exhaust 215 intake /220 exhaust duration
@ .050 - 114 degree lobe separation
IGNITION TIMING:
10-16 degrees initial, 32-34 total
ALSO INCLUDES:
Sniper EFI
Dual plane, satin aluminum intake manifold
Small cap HEI distributor
Oil pan
Bronco scrips valve covers Timing Cover
BPP50 50-ounce, 6.4-inch diameter harmonic balancer Dyno test results shipped with engine
WARRANTY:
30 month/50,000 mile
BLUEPRINT ENGINES 376CI CRATE ENGINE
| GM LS3 STYLE | ALUMINUM HEADS | ROLLER CAM MSRP $6,899.00
DESCRIPTION
Watch the Dyno Video
HP & Torque: 530 HP / 495 FT LBS
Compression Ratio: 10.7:1 Aluminum Heads
Hydraulic Roller Cam
Nodular Iron Crankshaft Hypereutectic Pistons BLOCK:
New GM Aluminum 6.2L block OEM Block Machined in the USA!
6-Bolt Main
1-Piece Rear Main Seal
ROTATING ASSEMBLY:
Nodular Iron crankshaft 3.622” Stroke
6.098” connecting rods w/ 150,000 psi bolts Hypereutectic Pistons Internally Balanced
CYLINDER HEADS:
Blueprint Aluminum Cylinder Heads -PS8015
72cc chamber
2.165” intake/1.600” exhaust valves
259cc intake/102cc exhaust runners
CAM SPECS:
Cam Type: Roller Cam .612 Intake .585 Exhaust 225 Intake / 238 Exhaust duration
@ .050 - 113 degree lobe separation, 110 ICL
ALSO INCLUDES:
GM Musclecar Swap Oil Pan 90mm DBW Throttle Body Loaded Intake Manifold Fuel Injectors and Rail
Coil Packs
Spark Plugs and Wires Waterpump
Harmonic Balancer
WARRANTY:
30 month / 50,000 mile
BLUEPRINT ENGINES WAS STARTED 20 YEARS AGO IN A SMALL GARAGE IN CENTRAL NEBRASKA. WHAT STARTED AS A PASSION FOR SPEED TURNED INTO A HOBBY, THEN A JOB AND FINALLY A CAREER.