Blueprint Engines 383 Stroker Crate Motor - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

AusTx68 · 02-06-2010, 07:43 PM

I wanted to post photos of my BP 383 crate motor to show how it arrives and the *almost* finished look in my 68'. I say almost because the fluids and electrical have not been plumbed. I purchased the motor from Summit for $4195 complete. I later got them to price match Jegs which had it on sale for $3995. Saved me $200! That price included 750 Edelbrock carb to oil pan, Edelbrock water and fuel pumps, Fuel lines between carb and pump, Mallory distributor w/coil, plugs and wires. It was fully assembled when it arrived in the crate. I was suprised to see the wires and plugs were already in place. I had to buy a flywheel, starter and pulleys. All came from Summit except the pulleys and alternator which came from Skip White.

As you can see the motor arrives fully assebled and crated. They even threw in the gasket set with left over gaskets. I had a hard time lifting the motor from the crate because my engine hoist wheels wouldn't fit around the crate and pallet. I had to use my sawzall to narrow the crate around the base of the motor.

Once I got the motor hoisted I lowered it and attached my 700r4 and dropped it in place. The load leveller works great in keeping the engine/tranny in the proper position. The last thing I wanted to do was scratch up my nice firewall.

With the engine in place I bolted up my Patriot Clipster Headers. These were an excellent fit!

Finally I bolted up the pulleys and alternator. I bolted up the radiator support and set the aluminum radiator in place just for looks.

**leddzepp** · 02-06-2010, 07:47 PM

Very nice!!! Sounds like you got a great deal on it too

junkyardjohn · 02-06-2010, 08:25 PM

Wow!! That looks great. I love that color & the work on your firewall looks fantastic.

it's a great feeling to drive one of these old trucks with a brand new motor & new tires. Ya don't have to worry about a cell phone or 80 lbs of tools when everything is new. Thats gotta be the prettiest color i've ever seen on these trucks. Would you mind sharing the paint code or color & manufacturer? Keep up the great work... Your almost there. John

tjsblazer · 02-06-2010, 09:30 PM

Second the awesome paint color. I would love to know to if you would share. Also would love to see a picture of the body to see more of the paint. Jeff.

Sinister · 02-06-2010, 09:38 PM

Very nice. That looks sweet.

dougo · 03-13-2010, 11:30 AM

Very nice... congrats on the deal!

**chevy71super** · 02-06-2010, 09:38 PM

Very nice! what is the torque and horsepower ratings of that motor? Doug

POPO1984 · 02-06-2010, 11:25 PM

Dude that is awesome.

Big-Blue · 02-06-2010, 11:52 PM

Very nice! What's the part number on those headers?

AusTx68 · 02-07-2010, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by tjsblazer

Second the awesome paint color. I would love to know to if you would share. Also would love to see a picture of the body to see more of the paint. Jeff.

The color is called Atomic Orange. It was available on the 2008 Corvette although the GM color is blended with less pearl than mine. I don't remember the paint code but if you search this site using that color name it will come up as I've posted it in a different thread.

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Originally Posted by chevy71super

Very nice! what is the torque and horsepower ratings of that motor? Doug

Horsepower is 404 with 440 lbs of torq.

AusTx68 · 02-07-2010, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Big-Blue

Very nice! What's the part number on those headers?

Here is the product link on Summit's Website:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PTE-H8021-1/

AusTx68 · 02-07-2010, 12:27 AM

As far as shots of the whole truck..well, it's not much to look at just yet. I only had the engine bay, interior of cab and doors painted. The body shop is currently re-skinning the tailgate and relocating the handle to the inside. Once I assemble the body they will shoot the exterior and cab together.

Big-Blue · 02-07-2010, 12:50 AM

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Here is the product link on Summit's Website:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PTE-H8021-1/

Thanks! I would have guessed they were a lot more than $300!

muddyblazer02 · 02-07-2010, 01:04 AM

Love the color!

stepside83 · 02-07-2010, 01:32 AM

nice truck and nice engine, id love to buy a crate engine some day i guess loos great man

**70cst** · 02-07-2010, 01:32 AM

Great looking C10 in the making...

*highperf4x4* · 02-07-2010, 04:26 AM

Very nice!!

eagleuh1 · 02-07-2010, 07:40 AM

Sweeeeet. Love the color too.

big_al_71 · 02-07-2010, 07:46 AM

Looks great!!!

bigsnookmaster · 02-07-2010, 08:46 AM

Nice color, nice engine! $10 per horsepower is cheap! Let's see.....I should be makin about 1000 horsepower. Lol. Good luck with your build.

AusTruck · 02-07-2010, 10:45 AM

Where did you get the radiator from? It and the whole truck looks real nice.

texastrendz · 02-07-2010, 12:54 PM

i saw that truck in person yesterday, it is going to be one nice ride. color looks even better in person. the cab work is done top notch.

68Stepbed · 02-08-2010, 09:27 AM

I don't think you will like that engine. You just need to pull it back out a let me have it.

J/K man. That looks really nice! That's gonna be a sharp truck when finished.

tjsblazer · 02-08-2010, 09:58 AM

Looks awesome so far. Please post some more pics after you have the paint complete.

AusTx68 · 02-08-2010, 11:55 AM

Thanks everyone for all the compliments. Like a lot of us here, I countless man hours in this truck. Thru it all there have been plenty highs and a lot of lows. More than once I have asked myself, "what the hell have I got myself into". To have others appreciate my unfinished work helps keep me motivated. My plan is to have this streetable and mostly done by May. That's 18 months work, start to finish. I'll never say she's done because we all know these are never done!

02-06-2010, 07:43 PM	#1
AusTx68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 1,278	Blueprint Engines 383 Stroker Crate Motor I wanted to post photos of my BP 383 crate motor to show how it arrives and the almost finished look in my 68'. I say almost because the fluids and electrical have not been plumbed. I purchased the motor from Summit for $4195 complete. I later got them to price match Jegs which had it on sale for $3995. Saved me $200! That price included 750 Edelbrock carb to oil pan, Edelbrock water and fuel pumps, Fuel lines between carb and pump, Mallory distributor w/coil, plugs and wires. It was fully assembled when it arrived in the crate. I was suprised to see the wires and plugs were already in place. I had to buy a flywheel, starter and pulleys. All came from Summit except the pulleys and alternator which came from Skip White. As you can see the motor arrives fully assebled and crated. They even threw in the gasket set with left over gaskets. I had a hard time lifting the motor from the crate because my engine hoist wheels wouldn't fit around the crate and pallet. I had to use my sawzall to narrow the crate around the base of the motor. Once I got the motor hoisted I lowered it and attached my 700r4 and dropped it in place. The load leveller works great in keeping the engine/tranny in the proper position. The last thing I wanted to do was scratch up my nice firewall. With the engine in place I bolted up my Patriot Clipster Headers. These were an excellent fit! Finally I bolted up the pulleys and alternator. I bolted up the radiator support and set the aluminum radiator in place just for looks. __________________ '68 C-10 SWB 383 Stroker (Sold 3/2/2013) '87 R2500 LWB 454 TBI converted to Carb

02-06-2010, 07:47 PM	#2
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,021	Re: Blueprint Engines 383 Stroker Crate Motor Very nice!!! Sounds like you got a great deal on it too __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

02-06-2010, 08:25 PM	#3
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	Re: Blueprint Engines 383 Stroker Crate Motor Wow!! That looks great. I love that color & the work on your firewall looks fantastic. it's a great feeling to drive one of these old trucks with a brand new motor & new tires. Ya don't have to worry about a cell phone or 80 lbs of tools when everything is new. Thats gotta be the prettiest color i've ever seen on these trucks. Would you mind sharing the paint code or color & manufacturer? Keep up the great work... Your almost there. John __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

02-06-2010, 09:30 PM	#4
tjsblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Great White North Posts: 1,520	Re: Blueprint Engines 383 Stroker Crate Motor Second the awesome paint color. I would love to know to if you would share. Also would love to see a picture of the body to see more of the paint. Jeff. __________________ Jeff. '72 Blazer K5 "Camshaft opinions are like belly buttons; everyone has one and no two are alike" My Blazer Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=626752 My Engine Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=637336

02-06-2010, 09:38 PM	#5
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Blueprint Engines 383 Stroker Crate Motor Very nice. That looks sweet. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

03-13-2010, 11:30 AM	#6
dougo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 543	Re: Blueprint Engines 383 Stroker Crate Motor Very nice... congrats on the deal! __________________ Doug '72 GMC K2500 Suburban 4x4

02-06-2010, 09:38 PM	#7
chevy71super Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: So Cal Posts: 658	Re: Blueprint Engines 383 Stroker Crate Motor Very nice! what is the torque and horsepower ratings of that motor? Doug __________________ 71 Cheyenne Super 4X4 SB 72 Cheyenne Super 4X4 SB 72 Cheyenne 4X4 SB

02-06-2010, 11:25 PM	#8
POPO1984 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,133	Re: Blueprint Engines 383 Stroker Crate Motor Dude that is awesome. __________________ 1972 SWB Medium Olive South Houston Instagram: Antbish84

02-06-2010, 11:52 PM	#9
Big-Blue Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: highland village, TX Posts: 309	Re: Blueprint Engines 383 Stroker Crate Motor Very nice! What's the part number on those headers?

02-07-2010, 12:27 AM	#12
AusTx68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 1,278	Re: Blueprint Engines 383 Stroker Crate Motor As far as shots of the whole truck..well, it's not much to look at just yet. I only had the engine bay, interior of cab and doors painted. The body shop is currently re-skinning the tailgate and relocating the handle to the inside. Once I assemble the body they will shoot the exterior and cab together. __________________ '68 C-10 SWB 383 Stroker (Sold 3/2/2013) '87 R2500 LWB 454 TBI converted to Carb

02-07-2010, 01:04 AM	#14
muddyblazer02 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 50	Re: Blueprint Engines 383 Stroker Crate Motor Love the color! __________________ truck junkie

02-07-2010, 01:32 AM	#15
stepside83 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: butler pa Posts: 328	Re: Blueprint Engines 383 Stroker Crate Motor nice truck and nice engine, id love to buy a crate engine some day i guess loos great man

02-07-2010, 01:32 AM	#16
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,374	Re: Blueprint Engines 383 Stroker Crate Motor Great looking C10 in the making... __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 02-07-2010 at 01:33 AM.

02-07-2010, 04:26 AM	#17
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: Blueprint Engines 383 Stroker Crate Motor Very nice!!

02-07-2010, 07:40 AM	#18
eagleuh1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Russellville, Arkansas Posts: 1,699	Re: Blueprint Engines 383 Stroker Crate Motor Sweeeeet. Love the color too.



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02-07-2010, 07:46 AM	#19
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Blueprint Engines 383 Stroker Crate Motor Looks great!!! __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

02-07-2010, 08:46 AM	#20
bigsnookmaster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St.Petersburg,Fl Posts: 1,267	Re: Blueprint Engines 383 Stroker Crate Motor Nice color, nice engine! $10 per horsepower is cheap! Let's see.....I should be makin about 1000 horsepower. Lol. Good luck with your build. __________________ greg http://community.webshots.com/user/68406Stepside

02-07-2010, 10:45 AM	#21
AusTruck Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 90	Re: Blueprint Engines 383 Stroker Crate Motor Where did you get the radiator from? It and the whole truck looks real nice.

02-07-2010, 12:54 PM	#22
texastrendz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: HOUSTON TX Posts: 1,161	Re: Blueprint Engines 383 Stroker Crate Motor i saw that truck in person yesterday, it is going to be one nice ride. color looks even better in person. the cab work is done top notch.

02-08-2010, 09:27 AM	#23
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Blueprint Engines 383 Stroker Crate Motor I don't think you will like that engine. You just need to pull it back out a let me have it. J/K man. That looks really nice! That's gonna be a sharp truck when finished. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

02-08-2010, 09:58 AM	#24
tjsblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Great White North Posts: 1,520	Re: Blueprint Engines 383 Stroker Crate Motor Looks awesome so far. Please post some more pics after you have the paint complete. __________________ Jeff. '72 Blazer K5 "Camshaft opinions are like belly buttons; everyone has one and no two are alike" My Blazer Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=626752 My Engine Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=637336

02-08-2010, 11:55 AM	#25
AusTx68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 1,278	Re: Blueprint Engines 383 Stroker Crate Motor Thanks everyone for all the compliments. Like a lot of us here, I countless man hours in this truck. Thru it all there have been plenty highs and a lot of lows. More than once I have asked myself, "what the hell have I got myself into". To have others appreciate my unfinished work helps keep me motivated. My plan is to have this streetable and mostly done by May. That's 18 months work, start to finish. I'll never say she's done because we all know these are never done! __________________ '68 C-10 SWB 383 Stroker (Sold 3/2/2013) '87 R2500 LWB 454 TBI converted to Carb

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