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**1970 CST Short Wide** · 02-08-2010, 12:20 PM

Very Very Nice. Please explain thee 2x4 on the engine hoist

AusTx68 · 02-08-2010, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 1970 CST Short Wide

Very Very Nice. Please explain thee 2x4 on the engine hoist

Oh those are left over from when I used the hoist to remove my cab. I had a 4x4 on top of those 2x4s which was used to lift the cab. I just never got around to removing the 2x4s.

Beatcoaster · 02-09-2010, 02:39 AM

Mine just showed up today, looks awfully simlar!

Started getting the pulleys and stuff on tonight as well.

The unveiling!

Got the Jegs TH350 in the box next to it as well.

Nice that everything is assembled - time to return the $55 dollar Blueprint install kit, that included all the little items the engine already came with - annoying

I find it very odd that Blueprint constantly says no vacuum advance over and over, yet they hook it up from the factory? wtf?

Check out the greasy old 307 crying in the corner next to it!

ANTHONY67 · 02-09-2010, 11:12 AM

Man that looks great i am at the same stage with my frame off.

AusTx68 · 02-09-2010, 11:13 AM

What's up with the dirt bikes? Looks like they've never seen dirt! I rode a RMZ-450 up until back surgery in late 2008. Sold all my moto stuff and bought a 68' to keep me busy.

Beatcoaster · 02-09-2010, 12:01 PM

The dirtbikes are new, only seen dirt once so far, and thoroughly cleaned up afterwards. 2010 Yamaha YZ450F for me, and a 2009 CRF230F for the wifey...don't worry, once I get this new engine in, they will get ridden a lot more!

creep · 02-09-2010, 12:14 PM

Nice motors. I'm thinking of ordering the Blueprint "Budget Stomper" 355 from Summit. Hopefully I can get them to match the Jeg's price too.

Beatcoaster · 02-09-2010, 12:17 PM

I almost got that 355! the price per hp just can't be beat...

I am wondering if I can shoehorn the engine/tranny into my truck without taking off the grill/radiator support...anyone tried this?

young grasshoppa · 02-09-2010, 01:23 PM

I am considering the same motor. Does anyone else have experience w/ the Jegs TH350?

AusTx68 · 02-09-2010, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Beatcoaster

I almost got that 355! the price per hp just can't be beat...

I am wondering if I can shoehorn the engine/tranny into my truck without taking off the grill/radiator support...anyone tried this?

I haven't tried it but have friends that have done it many times. Make sure to drain the tranny fluid or you'll end up with a pool under the truck.

nuke1 · 02-09-2010, 02:00 PM

Very nice truck so far, really nice build, keep it up and get that engine running, gotta hear it!

Beatcoaster · 02-09-2010, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by AusTx68

I haven't tried it but have friends that have done it many times. Make sure to drain the tranny fluid or you'll end up with a pool under the truck.

Good to know, the Jegs TH350 will be essentially dry when I do it anyway, except for a quart or so in the torque converter. I will then top everything off and get the engine running for the 15-20 minute break in. Then raise the backend of the truck and do the tranny break-in/fluid top off procedure.

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Originally Posted by young grasshoppa

I am considering the same motor. Does anyone else have experience w/ the Jegs TH350?

Right off the bat I noticed it had the kickdown cable plugged, so I don't know if I should crack the pan open and reinstall the stock one, or just drive it how it came?! I really wish Jegs would add a 'reviews' section to the products they sell, it would be really helpful!

dnd1978 · 02-09-2010, 02:16 PM

I bought the Blueprint 383 Roller Stroker Crate Motor in November and I love it. The low end torque is Bad Ass so fun to drive!!! I have some Flowmaster mufflers and it sounds great. Check out the video

YouTube- c10 with 383 stroker

*highperf4x4* · 02-09-2010, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Beatcoaster

I almost got that 355! the price per hp just can't be beat...

I am wondering if I can shoehorn the engine/tranny into my truck without taking off the grill/radiator support...anyone tried this?

I've never pulled the core support to install a motor or a motor/tranny combo. Just the transmission crossmember if they're going in together.

I actually prefer to set the tranny first and put a support under the pan to hold it up until the engine is bolted up. I normally use a 2x4 and a small floor jack.

Beatcoaster · 02-09-2010, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by highperf4x4

I've never pulled the core support to install a motor or a motor/tranny combo. Just the transmission crossmember if they're going in together.

I actually prefer to set the tranny first and put a support under the pan to hold it up until the engine is bolted up. I normally use a 2x4 and a small floor jack.

Good to know, the tranny support is already out since a new CPP one is going in - glad to hear it's easily doable!

*highperf4x4* · 02-09-2010, 10:44 PM

Yeah it's no sweat. You will probably want to use a load leveler on your engine hoist though. Once you drop it down in there you can raise the tranny, slide in the crossmember to hold the tranny up and then line up your motor mount bolts before you fasten the tranny to the crossmember.

Wildstreak · 02-09-2010, 11:06 PM

how much did shipping cost on the crate engine?

junkyardjohn · 02-09-2010, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by dnd1978

I bought the Blueprint 383 Roller Stroker Crate Motor in November and I love it. The low end torque is Bad Ass so fun to drive!!! I have some Flowmaster mufflers and it sounds great. Check out the video

VERY NICE..I DARE ANYONE TO TRY & WATCH THAT VIDIO WITHOUT SMILING. I JUST GOT BACK ONLINE AFTER ABOUT 2 YEARS & I'M AMAZED AT THE QUALITY OF YOURS & SEVERAL OTHER PEOPLE ON THIS BOARD. I THOUGHT I BUILT SOME PRETTY NICE TRUCKS OVER THE YEARS ,BUT THEY WERE NOTHING YOU COULD COMPARE WITH THAT. MY HATS OFF.

JOHN

Beatcoaster · 02-10-2010, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by highperf4x4

Yeah it's no sweat. You will probably want to use a load leveler on your engine hoist though. Once you drop it down in there you can raise the tranny, slide in the crossmember to hold the tranny up and then line up your motor mount bolts before you fasten the tranny to the crossmember.

Thanks for the tips, that is essentially my plan, I have my 2 ton hoist and 2 ton leveler which should make things easy.

Shipping on the engine depends on the model, anywhere from $119 to $189. R&L carriers delivered it, and the truck driver was nice enough to help me wrestle it through some soggy lawn, and into my garage.

**Ironangel** · 02-10-2010, 03:28 AM

Sweet! I saw the Hedman Headers box,what finish is on the pipes? $4Gs,400HP, Sweet! And hey, is that a 350 4-barrel 4 bolt main you pulled out?

Beatcoaster · 02-10-2010, 04:04 AM

I forgot to post my dyno results that shipped with this thing.

From 2600 to 5300rpms it was making over 400ft-lbs with the peak of 441 at 4100rpms. From 1800 to 5800, the full dyno graph range, it never fell below 358ft-lbs of torque, which is just insane to me.

Horsepower was a steady climb from 123 at 1800rpms to 397 at 5800rpms. Peak hp was 405hp at 5400rpms. At peak torque, 4100rpms, it was making 343hp.

I wonder if I will ever want/need the kickdown cable attached onto the TH350 tranny with these numbers when it comes to going around cars doing a 55-80mph pass(lots of 2 lane highways with truck/motorhomes in our truck's future). Seems to me there will be plenty of get up and go even in 3rd gear with my highway friendly 3.08 rear gears, and I could always just manually drop it into second if needed.

The headers are from Headman, nice eye there Ironangel, they are the HTC coated elite ones - 69890 is the number I think. The box next to it is a full Pypes street pro x-pipe exhaust kit so I am excited of how it is going to sound after watching all their youtube videos.

---Needless to say, the above items coupled with a CPP grandslam and front discs in 5 boxes that you can't see in the photos; I have a lot of work ahead of me if I am to get this all done by mid april so we can head to our property and ride some dirt bikes!

What came out is a 307 2 barrel, ran great, but smoked a bit on startup and never got my adrenaline going at any rpm! ...

AusTx68 · 02-10-2010, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by dnd1978

I bought the Blueprint 383 Roller Stroker Crate Motor in November and I love it. The low end torque is Bad Ass so fun to drive!!! I have some Flowmaster mufflers and it sounds great. Check out the video

I searched all over looking for a good video of this motor in action. Thanks for sharing!

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Originally Posted by Beatcoaster

I forgot to post my dyno results that shipped with this thing.

Lot of good information. Something tells me we contributed to a few sales of this motor.

Beatcoaster · 02-10-2010, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by AusTx68

Lot of good information. Something tells me we contributed to a few sales of this motor.

I don't doubt it, and at it's current price, who could pass it up!

creep · 02-10-2010, 02:10 PM

Summit is only an 45 - 60 min drive for me so I won't have to pay for shipping.

Could someone please give me a measurement from the bottom edge of the intake to the top of the carb?

AusTx68 · 02-10-2010, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by creep

Summit is only an 45 - 60 min drive for me so I won't have to pay for shipping.

Could someone please give me a measurement from the bottom edge of the intake to the top of the carb?

Summit ships from different locations so you might want to give them a call before making the drive. I believe my motor was shipped out of Atlanta.

02-08-2010, 12:20 PM	#26
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,166	Re: Blueprint Engines 383 Stroker Crate Motor Very Very Nice. Please explain thee 2x4 on the engine hoist __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

02-09-2010, 02:39 AM	#28
Beatcoaster 69 Fleetside Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 333	Re: Blueprint Engines 383 Stroker Crate Motor Mine just showed up today, looks awfully simlar! Started getting the pulleys and stuff on tonight as well. The unveiling! Got the Jegs TH350 in the box next to it as well. Nice that everything is assembled - time to return the $55 dollar Blueprint install kit, that included all the little items the engine already came with - annoying I find it very odd that Blueprint constantly says no vacuum advance over and over, yet they hook it up from the factory? wtf? Check out the greasy old 307 crying in the corner next to it! Last edited by Beatcoaster; 02-09-2010 at 02:40 AM.

02-09-2010, 11:12 AM	#29
ANTHONY67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: FOREST MS Posts: 92	Re: Blueprint Engines 383 Stroker Crate Motor Man that looks great i am at the same stage with my frame off.

02-09-2010, 11:13 AM	#30
AusTx68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 1,278	Re: Blueprint Engines 383 Stroker Crate Motor What's up with the dirt bikes? Looks like they've never seen dirt! I rode a RMZ-450 up until back surgery in late 2008. Sold all my moto stuff and bought a 68' to keep me busy. __________________ '68 C-10 SWB 383 Stroker (Sold 3/2/2013) '87 R2500 LWB 454 TBI converted to Carb

02-09-2010, 12:01 PM	#31
Beatcoaster 69 Fleetside Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 333	Re: Blueprint Engines 383 Stroker Crate Motor The dirtbikes are new, only seen dirt once so far, and thoroughly cleaned up afterwards. 2010 Yamaha YZ450F for me, and a 2009 CRF230F for the wifey...don't worry, once I get this new engine in, they will get ridden a lot more!

02-09-2010, 12:14 PM	#32
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: Blueprint Engines 383 Stroker Crate Motor Nice motors. I'm thinking of ordering the Blueprint "Budget Stomper" 355 from Summit. Hopefully I can get them to match the Jeg's price too. __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

02-09-2010, 12:17 PM	#33
Beatcoaster 69 Fleetside Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 333	Re: Blueprint Engines 383 Stroker Crate Motor I almost got that 355! the price per hp just can't be beat... I am wondering if I can shoehorn the engine/tranny into my truck without taking off the grill/radiator support...anyone tried this?

02-09-2010, 01:23 PM	#34
young grasshoppa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 88	Re: Blueprint Engines 383 Stroker Crate Motor I am considering the same motor. Does anyone else have experience w/ the Jegs TH350?

02-09-2010, 02:00 PM	#36
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: Blueprint Engines 383 Stroker Crate Motor Very nice truck so far, really nice build, keep it up and get that engine running, gotta hear it! __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

02-09-2010, 10:44 PM	#41
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: Blueprint Engines 383 Stroker Crate Motor Yeah it's no sweat. You will probably want to use a load leveler on your engine hoist though. Once you drop it down in there you can raise the tranny, slide in the crossmember to hold the tranny up and then line up your motor mount bolts before you fasten the tranny to the crossmember.

02-09-2010, 11:06 PM	#42
Wildstreak "something witty here" Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Salmo, B.C, Canada Posts: 966	Re: Blueprint Engines 383 Stroker Crate Motor how much did shipping cost on the crate engine? __________________ 57 chevy 4x4 70 swb fleetside 4x4 68 burb 2wd: 71 burb 2wd: 350 4spd 71 lwb fleetside 4x4: 350/sm465/205/3.07 eaton posi rear 72 lwb fleetside Cheyenne 454/th400 1991 GMC V3500 CC 4x4

02-10-2010, 03:28 AM	#45
Ironangel Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Falls City, Nebraska "100 Miles From Nowhere" Posts: 2,219	Re: Blueprint Engines 383 Stroker Crate Motor Sweet! I saw the Hedman Headers box,what finish is on the pipes? $4Gs,400HP, Sweet! And hey, is that a 350 4-barrel 4 bolt main you pulled out? Last edited by Ironangel; 02-10-2010 at 03:32 AM.

02-10-2010, 04:04 AM	#46
Beatcoaster 69 Fleetside Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 333	Re: Blueprint Engines 383 Stroker Crate Motor I forgot to post my dyno results that shipped with this thing. From 2600 to 5300rpms it was making over 400ft-lbs with the peak of 441 at 4100rpms. From 1800 to 5800, the full dyno graph range, it never fell below 358ft-lbs of torque, which is just insane to me. Horsepower was a steady climb from 123 at 1800rpms to 397 at 5800rpms. Peak hp was 405hp at 5400rpms. At peak torque, 4100rpms, it was making 343hp. I wonder if I will ever want/need the kickdown cable attached onto the TH350 tranny with these numbers when it comes to going around cars doing a 55-80mph pass(lots of 2 lane highways with truck/motorhomes in our truck's future). Seems to me there will be plenty of get up and go even in 3rd gear with my highway friendly 3.08 rear gears, and I could always just manually drop it into second if needed. The headers are from Headman, nice eye there Ironangel, they are the HTC coated elite ones - 69890 is the number I think. The box next to it is a full Pypes street pro x-pipe exhaust kit so I am excited of how it is going to sound after watching all their youtube videos. ---Needless to say, the above items coupled with a CPP grandslam and front discs in 5 boxes that you can't see in the photos; I have a lot of work ahead of me if I am to get this all done by mid april so we can head to our property and ride some dirt bikes! What came out is a 307 2 barrel, ran great, but smoked a bit on startup and never got my adrenaline going at any rpm! ... Last edited by Beatcoaster; 02-10-2010 at 04:05 AM.

02-10-2010, 02:10 PM	#49
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: Blueprint Engines 383 Stroker Crate Motor Summit is only an 45 - 60 min drive for me so I won't have to pay for shipping. Could someone please give me a measurement from the bottom edge of the intake to the top of the carb? __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.



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