In today’s video, engine builder Richard Holdener is going to show you the dyno results of a previously modified 5.0L Ford engine before and after a cam swap (and unplanned valve spring replacement). Before the cam swap, Holdener is starting with an engine constructed of a BluePrint Engines 306 cubic-inch short block crate engine (a
In the first installment of our ’68 Mustang project build, we detailed the pre-install prep on our 408 cubic-inch Windsor from BluePrint Engines that would replace the original 289. Now it’s time to get it under the hood along with all the supporting parts that will help get the most power and reliability out of
LAS VEGAS, NV. – BluePrint Engines gave us a good look at their new Short Block Plus crate engine—a GM 383-cubic-inch-displacement short block stroker—at the 2015 SEMA show. Three versions of this BluePrint engine are available: One with a cast crank and hypereutectic pistons. Another with a forged crank and hypereutectic pistons. And a fully forged
Throughout the year, we’ve been celebrating the 60th anniversary of the small block Chevy. So we’re excited to check out some of BluePrint Engine’s latest small block Chevy engines at this year’s SEMA Show, including BluePrint’s brand-new Chevrolet 400 line. Beginning in 1970, GM began production of its 400-cubic-inch engine—the largest displacement of GM’s small block “mouse”
We have to hand it to Mopar enthusiasts. The Mopar crowd is arguably the most vocal, most passionate group of people in the hot rodding community. So it wasn’t much of a surprise when this group responded to our recent Chevrolet crate engine guide with: “Where’s the crate engine guide for Mopars?” Ask and you shall receive. We’ve put together
[portfolio_slideshow] When we last left our super heroes (Hot Rod magazine’s David Freiburger and Mike Finnegan), they were on their way to Summit Racing Sparks, where they planned to perform a parking lot engine swap on their ’69 El Camino. The good news: the ailing Elco survived the trip from L.A. to Sparks, NV. The
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