BluePrint Engines Pro Series Chevy LS 427
 

I have been looking at this engine from blue print engines. Has anyone ran one of these or know anything about the company.

http://blueprintengines.com/index.ph...f-engine-specs

I am curious also.
 

I am interested also.. Please post feedback.

Gofast and dduke2,

I wanted to come on here and let you know if you have any specific questions about the LS engine please let me know and I will be glad to help.

Thanks,

Andrew Obermeier
BluePrint Engines

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Hey guys... working on a new to me '69 Maro and came across your post. I was looking at the 427 from blueprint also. I've been looking around for awhile and came across this video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7epehLbatCo

Which later lead me to this:

http://www.streetlegaltv.com/project...thread-update/

I found a couple of other posts from guys with their LS. Yellow Bullet maybe?? If I find them I will post.

I'm still about 6 months out but need to start saving now for it!

Andrew, do you offer 500 HP ls3 options? anything in the 6-8K range?
Also those muscle car pans stick down too low in the Gen1 F body.. do you offer options?

I just ordered a engine this week from blue print I got the 427 retro fit fuel injection one

Awesome... keep us posted on how you make out... what harness and pan are you using and whats it going into?

Personally I would love to see some dyno plots on the various engines, but particularly the 427 with the 4-barrel EFI setup. That's similar to what I'm using in my car, but it's good to know what I may want to step up to in the future. ;)

I'm putting it in a 1970 CST 10 with a t56 It comes with a harness and oil pan it should fit i will find out soon i will post it in the truck section soon I'm currently boxing the frame in.

Thanks for sharing the info
 

I am also 6 months out. I will post pictures of build.. Again thanks

Keep me posted please..
 

Please keep me posted. I should be ready in 6 months. I have a 68 camaro ss

Hey guys I wanted to get back on and give you an update, I did just add a video of the PSLS4242CTF running on the dyno to our YouTube page, here is the link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wtOJmqXnLw

XLexusTech,
Currently we are only offering the 427ci LS3 and they all are going to be right at the 625HP range but we do have some LS options still in R&D that will be based off of the iron block. We know the GM muscle car pan is far from optimum, so we have engineered and designed a new pan from the ground up, it has improved baffling and improved flow to and from the filter. We're getting the foundry molds made and we should have our first castings in a couple months. I think you will like the new design!

Andrew Obermeier
BluePrint Engines

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Whose crank and rods do you use? I don't see a name listed in your specs.

I am leaning this way as well. Andrew looking for the dyno sheets on both the FI and Carb LS3 427's. On your web site they are the same hp but on the Jegs web site the FI is 585hp? Thanks Kevin

I just recived my Blue Print Engine
 

Today I received my LS engine from Blue Print. This thing is awesome, it came with all sensors, ECU, wiring harness, Header gaskets and a drive-by wire GM gas pedal. I'm really impressed with the dyno sheet. Also the engine on their website says it has 625 HP 565 ft/lbs. When I looked at the dyno sheet with my engine I have 632.2 HP and 601.6 ft/lbs, which is pretty cool to get an extra 7.2 HP and 33.9 ft/lbs. I also need to say that their customer service was excellent. One of the coils had a chip on it, which I'm guessing from shipping, so I called up Andrew Obermeier BluePrint Engines Product Specialist, who commented on this forum "if you need any help just ask". I called and left a message for him and in less than 15 minutes he called me back and gave me a claim # and said the part will ship out tomorrow. I'm really happy with the engine and all the extras and would recommend them to everyone looking to get a bad ass LS motor.

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Happy Days!

Looking forward to the driving impressions. :thumbsup:

Really nice looking set-up. An LS427 is in my future so please keep adding to this thread after you get it in and running with your impressions. I'm impressed to hear how they handled your concerns because that is the type of company I want to do business with.

Looks like a nice choice. For the price per power, and weight, it'd be hard to beat.

I have heard over stroked LS3's were prone to heat problems. Is this Engine config a risky one?

Very nice engine build. :thumbsup:

Very nice engine package. Quite impressive for the price!

so how is it coming along

It's going good I'm almost done boxing the frame in and after that I will mount the engine and make the template for the t56 cross member. I will post pictures when I have it on the frame.

thanks I just got my car back (below) so I am a few months out. Kevin

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...ica-kinda.html

any more updates

I'm interested to in what crank/rods/pistons are in it.

I believe they using Scat product's.

I asked Blueprint the same question,never got an answer back, I have heard more negative comments than positive. Anybody have different comments on Scat? :hairpullout:

A machinist/builder that I completely trust has no problem using Scat in builds that cannot afford or need the higher end stuff. Of course he always measures everything just to verify which should always be done regardless of the quality or cost of the parts used.

I'd be more concerned with the machinist/builder then the name. Even if it's not 100% correct, he'll be able to realize that, then fix it.

I am wanting a made in the USA argument to erupt here, but like it or not, the Chinese forgings aren't all as bad as many make out. And a lot of the Chinese products are getting better every day, whether it's widgets or car parts. That is just reality.

Callies Compstar rods and cranks are used by many good engine builders and they are a good product, to name one.

I have Callies Ultra XD rods in my LS7 that Wegner Motorsports just built. Both Brian Thomson and the lead engine builder Gary Nelson from Wegner told me they were one of the best rods on the market. According to Callies, there Ultra rods are 100% USA, forged in Michigan and fully machined in there Ohio facility.

I know Thomson is a reputable shop, but I guess if Brian Thompson doesn't/won't use it then it must be junk. :rolleyes:

My point is -- and the Blueprint engines are an example -- there are plenty of value oriented parts out there.

And who wouldn't "prefer" an Oliver, a Crower, or a Carrillo? Not everyone is building a $25-30k engine.

I doubt Brian said it "would" fail, but I'll give you that it "could" fail. So can Oliver billet rods, and so can ANY high performance part regardless of quality or price. I built a 482 ZL1 engine for a friends Camaro 5 years ago. And somehow that Scat crank is still hanging in there with multiple 7000+ rpm blasts. I'm surprised that it hasn't broken in half yet............ :lol:

I put a Callies Compstar in my ZL1. When I think of Scat, I think cheap and couldn't bring myself to use one in such a high end engine. I really don't know if a huge benefit exists, I just like Callies reputation in crankshafts. With that being said, a Scat is more than adequate for your average hot rodder or drag racer. You do need to start sourcing higher quality pieces when it comes to an all out application like a road racer.

Apples and oranges Jeff. An 8000 rpm big block is different than a 7000 rpm setup. Few people would recommend a Scat crank in an 8000 rpm big block. He wasn't building an all out engine, just a nice pump gas big block that was fun to drive. So far it's worked fine, and has worked fine in many other street engines.

I've spent plenty of money in the past with the best parts, but those were for max effort builds. You cannot expect (and don't need) the best parts in EVERY build.

Spot on Jody! I bought a Smeding crate motor for my '32 Ford... a motor I wouldn't DARE or even think about putting in the Mustang for the track. But it's "plenty" and "just fine" for the light little roadster to cruise around with.

I was speaking of Scat in general, and related it to one used in an engine I assembled. Nothing more.

I don't believe the Blueprint LS-427 is an all out road race power plant.I believe it would make an Pro-touring,goodguy autoX motor.I think if you want an 8000RPM full race motor you look at SB2/R07,or if money not a problem then a high reving KaTech LS dry sump style motor.

Actually what I said was that an engine builder who I trust uses them in his lower dollar builds and has no problems. They are not LS engines however, mostly big block Chevy's. ;)