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    Offline amethyst3500

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    blueprint 408 stroker
    « on: November 12, 2015 - 08:55:24 PM »
    What does anyone think about this engine ?  Will this be a good engine for a 4 speed application? should I look for something with a roller cam and roller rockers? What rpm would this set up be good for ?


    HP & Torque: 445 HP / 500 FT LBS
    Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
    Aluminum Heads
    Hypereutectic Pistons
    Flat Tappet Cam
    Cast Steel Crank
    Part #: BPC4083CTC
    Block:

    Seasoned 360 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

    Rotating Assembly:

    New cast steel crankshaft
    Hypereutectic pistons
    I-beam rods
    Hastings Moly rings
    Balanced rotating assembly
    High volume oil pump
    Hydraulic flat tappet camshaft
    Heavy duty double roller timing set

    Cylinder Heads:

    Aluminum cylinder heads
    Hardened retainers and springs
    2.02 swirl polished intake valves
    1.60 swirl polished exhaust valves
    Hardened push rods

    Cam Specs:

    Flat tappet
    .545 Intake / .545 Exhaust
    241 Intake / 247 Exhaust duration
    @ .050 - 110 degree lobe separation

    Ignition Timing:

    34 degrees at 4000 RPM

    Also Includes:

    Aluminium intake manifold
    Distributor
    750cfm carb
    Valve covers, oil pan and timing cover
    Brass freeze plugs
    Dyno tested – and shipped with results
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    Offline moper

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    Re: blueprint 408 stroker
    « Reply #1 on: November 12, 2015 - 09:37:02 PM »
    Google Blueprint engines. Personally - you can do better from a performance builder close to home. Much of that parts list is the cheapest parts available, and the labor, assembly, and warranty support are lackluster. The power levels are low for the build.

    Overall it would be fine with a 4sp. But you could do much better in terms of parts and execution than Blueprint IMO.
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    Offline jimynick

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    Re: blueprint 408 stroker
    « Reply #2 on: November 12, 2015 - 09:41:41 PM »
    If you're going to run a HV oil pump, may I suggest an increased capacity oil pan? There's stories of sucking a stock pan dry at rpm and, as you're well aware, that dog won't hunt. Better minds than mine will no doubt chime in on your combo, but at first glance, it seems to be lots of cam for a street car. Not so bad for a stick, but maybe not an auto unless you go with a higher stall converter. Vacumn may be an issue if you're running power brakes, as well. Just my  :2cents:
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    Offline amethyst3500

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    Re: blueprint 408 stroker
    « Reply #3 on: November 13, 2015 - 07:41:39 AM »
    If I can purchase this new for less than 4k would it be a good deal ?
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    Offline dfrazz

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    Re: blueprint 408 stroker
    « Reply #4 on: November 13, 2015 - 10:32:35 AM »
    Quote from: amethyst3500 on November 13, 2015 - 07:41:39 AM
    If I can purchase this new for less than 4k would it be a good deal ?

    Potentially, yes.  However, in the long run you have a high chance of running into big time issues with a cheap build.  If there is one thing I have learned in this hobby, do it once and do it right.
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    Offline ChallengerHK

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    Re: blueprint 408 stroker
    « Reply #5 on: November 13, 2015 - 10:37:09 AM »
    On the most basic level, unless the seller were a good personal friend, I would never buy a complete motor without taking it apart and double-checking the build before installation.
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    Offline moper

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    Re: blueprint 408 stroker
    « Reply #6 on: November 14, 2015 - 09:34:58 PM »
    Quote from: amethyst3500 on November 13, 2015 - 07:41:39 AM
    If I can purchase this new for less than 4k would it be a good deal ?

    If it can do what you want, and if it can do it for a length of time that gives you the return on investment - yes. I don't think it will in either respect. It's a cheap engine, built with cheap parts, and assembled by cheap labor.
    As "they" say:
    Fast
    Cheap
    Reliable
    You can pick any two of the three.
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    Offline cameron2502

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    Re: blueprint 408 stroker
    « Reply #7 on: November 15, 2015 - 11:37:15 AM »
    I bought a 408 Blueprint through Summit 3 years ago and my advice is don't.
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    Offline mrjlr

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    Re: blueprint 408 stroker
    « Reply #8 on: November 21, 2015 - 11:28:50 AM »
    About a year ago, I put a Blueprint 383 stroker in my corvette. ....
    Ran like a raped ape!  Sold the Stingray to buy my Cuda,  but I thought it was a great engine.

    I'd consider rolling the dice with them again.
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    Offline mrjlr

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    Re: blueprint 408 stroker
    « Reply #9 on: November 21, 2015 - 11:30:34 AM »
    Quote from: cameron2502 on November 15, 2015 - 11:37:15 AM
    I bought a 408 Blueprint through Summit 3 years ago and my advice is don't.

    Why....what happened?
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