Blueprint Engines 383 Stroker Crate Motor

[AusTx68]

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.