Blueprint 350, 365hp, 405TQ. Cold start, rev & idle

[@turdferguson388]

I just ordered this engine today. Ive listened to your video at least 15 times. Ill have headers and super 10s too but 2.5". Very nice car.

[@PeachCoastLowrider]

how ya liking the motor?

[@rhanson21]

@@PeachCoastLowrider I bought this same motor 5 years ago no issues with it at all it’s in a 82c10 I drive every day

[@PeachCoastLowrider]

@@rhanson21 oh nice ! any videos ? I'm having a hard time deciding between their 383 and 350 . their heads for their 350 are on backorder from gm

[@flinch622]

@@PeachCoastLowrider Seems like aftermarket has more options for 383's in my estimation, at about the same prices. Compare 195 vs 180cc head selections for example - note the recommended gaskets vs your bore size..

[@VenableAdventures]

@@PeachCoastLowriderSorry for late reply. I love the motor. Still running strong.

[@PeachCoastLowrider]

Can't get over the sound !🤤🤤🦻

[@jonathanlawson4667]

I have this in my Camaro and I absolutely love it

[@johnboticki9154]

Sounds great. Seems like a good little motor, especially for the money.

[@dariusmcbride6689]

Thanks for the video looking into this for my 86 Monte carlo ss

[@angelomahaffey8282]

Have this motor ab to go into my 87 SS

[@nighttrain31975]

Me too!!! Gray in/out 86 SS

[@kellyslong]

I just ordered the BP3505CTCD Deluxe Dressed for my 71 K20, hope the idle sounds like yours. I cannot find a sound bite at all but the one i ordered is the 390 HP 410 TQ version. Counting the days till it arrives!!

[@shamdog]

Hope you will post a clip!

[@mattphillips5713]

Sounds great

[@EASTCOASTIMPERIAL]

That engine is reeeal lopey. 5 ⭐️

[@user-hr2yd5qi2w]

Hows the reliability been on this engine? trying to decide between going this route and an LS swap

[@tedslife7086]

Worth it?

[@luvjoebacon2915]

I'm starting to restore a 1966 Chevy Caprice SS and the original motor is toast. Sat for many years. From what I know they swapped the original motor to a 350 around in 89 and a 4 speed auto. Cant recall the name. I'm thinking of getting this crate engine and seeing how you like it

[@shamdog]

It's probably a good engine for that car. It's a bumpy idle so make sure that's what you want when you install it. Good luck

[@yamahaguy1732]

LuvJoeBacon I bought one to and it’s great they upgraded mine to a roller engine and it’s badass I take off from a stop sign and floor it and the tires just spin lol

[@PeachCoastLowrider]

How's it running now ? I've heard mixed reviews about the blue prints and I'm also wondering how it'll make for a street cruiser paired with my 2 speed power glide...

[@shamdog]

@@PeachCoastLowrider it's running good, the carb is junk but that's what you get with a Holly these days. It runs great but idles rich. I'm saving for an FI system. I think that's the recipe I should have done from the start.

[@PeachCoastLowrider]

@@shamdog ahh okay gotcha. So it idles rich bc of the carb ? Yeah I run edelbrock . I was thinking of eventually going to efi also. Just trying to decide between the new GM crate or blue print 🤔. Good power ?

[@TheRealife428]

Just put this exact engine in my 67 Camaro. Did you have any troubles getting the Holley carb to work? I couldn't get mine too stop flooding. Ended up putting a spare Edelbrock on it.

[@shamdog]

It still runs a little rich to this day, I'm planning to go with an FI system. Good luck!

[@yamahaguy1732]

Nicholas Belcastro before you long I’m gonna go with an edelbrock avs 2 they say those give you really good throttle response and better fuel mileage it’s like having fi without fi

[@vela07]

Check the Holley float bowls. One of them could be sitting all the way down which will fill that bowl up

[@fredcolberg9783]

Went with a one piece main seal block and didn't take advantage of the one serpentine belt system, missed opportunity.

[@frigglebiscuit7484]

ugly, thats why.

[@SOLDOZER]

If I wanted serpentine Id get an LS.

[@coryreynolds5217]

Is that the 350 cruiser blueprint?

[@samhalbert9071]

Did you get the complete drop in and go turn key? Or did you get the base and add on to it? Just wondering before I call and ask how much the drop in engine is since they don’t have it on their website.

[@shamdog]

It was the full dress, carb, dist, balancer etc. Had to buy the water pump. Depending on how your pulleys line up you may need to make changes. The balancer was too big and my PS pump didn't fit. I ended up modifying the bracket. Mine also came with two flex plates. I bought a new torque converter.

[@shamdog]

www.jegs.com/p/Blueprint-Engines/Blueprint-Crate-Engines-Small-Block-Chevy-350ci-365HP-405TQ/3629300/10002/-1

[@carlwest3437]

Does it run on 87 octane ok as blueprint claims?

[@shamdog]

I did run it on lower octane from the start, it seams to like the higher octane better so I run mid grade

[@johnwesleycollins878]

Sounds healthy cool car also

[@k7stoney970]

Would this fit a 88-94 c1500

[@_JoeMomma]

i don't see why not

[@devilstompa]

what cam is in this engine ? Whats the lift ?

[@shamdog]

Not sure of the brand, roller cam .495/220 in. .502/224 ex.

[@peanutbutterangeli2]

Hey wondering how install went about looking to pick up a blueprint for my 80 z a 350 block hows the engine so far?

[@shamdog]

I'm still in the break in but I got into it a couple times and it pulls really hard, way better than the big block I had. The cam and heads work amazing for running on pump gas. My problem now is hooking!

[@samohtnotslar]

@shamdog Do you think this engine would be good to tow a large ski boat? I was planning on putting it in a c10

[@shamdog]

Yes, there's someone that follows me that did just that, he's happy with it.

[@samwaldfogel2246]

How does it sounds after its warmed up and driven though? Mine sounds fine when its cold, after 20 miles of driving, has a nice tick to it...

[@shamdog]

Now that it has a couple thousand miles on it it sounds even better, when it warms up it sounds nice with a nice lope. No ticking. That would be a concern.

[@mikebb9769]

I read you had wished you went with the EFI in previous comments. Now that it’s broken in do you still feel that way or is the carb fine. Thinking of getting this same engine. I wanted a carb to keep things simple. Wiring etc since I’m doing it myself. First time

[@shamdog]

@@mikebb9769 I still think it smells rich at idle but now I understand that's common in a motor with a heavy cam. My cousin uses EFI on all his projects and he gets lots of power gain and better mileage. If I get a good deal I'll definitely try it.

[@mikebb9769]

@@shamdog how about the Holly sniper? Any good?

[@shamdog]

@@mikebb9769 looks a little overkill for an engine under 400hp. There's an affordable FITech system I'm looking at. My cousin swears by them and he has some really cool projects. facebook.com/66flatbeddy?mibextid=ZbWKwL

[@chanceward5312]

What exhaust are you running?

[@shamdog]

2" with crossover and flowmaster super 10's

[@bobsilver3983]

I may get that motor for my 55 Chevy

[@shamdog]

I think if I had it to do all over I'd probably go with a 383, get the power with more cubic inches, this is a hot motor with a big cam and it has lots of power, the price you pay with a motor with too much cam is a rich fuel smell from the exhaust, working with Blueprint on this issue with no results.

[@hecmad1]

@@shamdog Perhaps tuning the carb or adjusting timing to allow for a better burn. I don't know the duration so you may be 100% right just making suggestions.

[@shamdog]

@@hecmad1 thanks, yes I've done a lot working with a specialist at Blueprint. I even tried a new carb. We'll see.

[@offroadz4861]

What transmission did you use?

[@shamdog]

Right now it's a TH350, may upgrade soon.

[@armygreenfj3924]

Is that motor still good and reliable?

[@shamdog]

Still runs great, I don't drive it as much these days but when I do it's running perfect!

[@armygreenfj3924]

@@shamdog nice! How many miles have you put in it? Im trying to decide if it’s worth getting.

[@ooigfgnnkhjjnc]

Why does the alternator have two belts?

[@shamdog]

On the original 283 the alternator and the power steering pump were both on the driver side of the engine, I'm not exactly sure why it had two belts, but since it's such a long belt and it's so far from the engine it tends to slip with only one belt. My plan was to move it to the other side but It just didn't happen yet

[@cmdtoxic8668]

About to get this for my 87 k10. Should I do it?

[@AB-80X]

Considering what they charge now for their 383 and 400 inch SBC, why get a 350? You have to remember that these hp numbers are STP correction numbers, so think about what you will need and eventually grow out of. Their 400 inch SBC is probably their best value at this stage, and has proven to be one of their most reliable packages. It is a bit more, but consider what you actually spend on your truck in total, and how you use it. If not the 400 inch, their 383 is the second best value.

[@marcusnow8152]

I like your car! Any link for the headers you used?

[@shamdog]

Thank you Marcus. I went cheap on the headers, actually the first set were not jigged properly and had to send them back. These have been on the car for about 6-7 years and had to add 1 dimple the clear the right A-arm bolt. www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-g9001/year/1967/make/chevrolet/model/chevelle

[@eduardosoda93]

What transmission are you running? Is it stock?

[@shamdog]

I have a stock TH350 right now. It's on the list of future upgrades. Actually bought it used a while back.

[@eduardosoda93]

Thanks im thinking of getting this one for my 94 silverado

[@shamdog]

@@eduardosoda93 sounds like a nice install, I wish we didn't have to worry about smog there would be a lot more classics on the road.

[@eduardosoda93]

I live in oklahoma and the smog test is not required here so im good.

[@iDrive4fun93]

@@eduardosoda93 heck yeah. I am thinking about getting one for my 93 once I burn the TBI 350 up that’s in it. My truck is in too good of shape to scrap, and new trucks cost way too much

[@clinteast7476]

Shamdog are you happy with that motor or wish it was bigger?

[@hostileaks4495]

I got the 355 390horses 420 torque it's got good power.

[@shamdog]

The first engine I looked at was the small block 396. I went with this for budget reasons. I've never been completely happy with an engine. that's the sickness!

[@ricbonnici4878]

She sounds great really nice lope idol, what oil are you using in her thanks 👍

[@shamdog]

I started with Jegs high zinc for the break in, then went to Mobil 1 synth.

[@ricbonnici4878]

@@shamdog cool what weight oil is the Mobil 1 also have you still got the Chevelle and engine only hoping to buy a blueprint small block myself soon 👍

[@shamdog]

@@ricbonnici4878 I use 10/30 per Blueprint recommendations

[@ricbonnici4878]

@@shamdog cool thank you 👍

[@clinteast7476]

Is it me or is there a knock around the 2:30 mark?

[@shamdog]

I didn't hear it, that's about the time I restarted it. I shut it down because the gen light was on. I restarted to see if it was still charged and the light stayed on, it now has a new chrome alternator.

[@shamdog]

new video from today! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJC1en1jmayEsM0

[@lindseywilliams]

My goodness

[@rlgproductions4407]

Still has the cats on?

[@shamdog]

I don't like cat's, I'm a dog person 🤪

[@scottshields8334]

lol really

[@toddholldorf9494]

You know cats weren’t required until 1975 on cars.

[@dpierson489]

I know what it means to BLUE PRINT! But I want to hear from you what it means??

[@shamdog]

Why would you ask me?

[@shamdog]

Blueprint is the name of the company that built this engine. Perhaps they chose that name because they pride themselves in following specs as close as humanly possible? I would ask them.

[@dpierson489]

@@shamdog REALLY! shame dog! Did you spend any time educating yourself before you replied??

[@gabrieldean9559]

Sounds good! Overall would you recommend?

[@shamdog]

Yes, great power on low octane, runs strong

[@spinnerjays5389]

91 octane?

[@bladeleo71]

How has it held up. Thinking of buying it tomorrow lol

[@shamdog]

So far so good, I don't have many miles on it. It spends most time under a cover because of work, pandemic etc.

[@bladeleo71]

@@shamdog would it be enough power for a 67 4 door impala

[@shamdog]

@@bladeleo71 enough power is subjective. I've built a lot of cars and never said "it's enough power". But if you want to go with a small block this is good power. More power means more maintenance usually.but this is good power and It's holding together pretty good but I don't drive like I did when I was a kid. So it's probably plenty for the 4 door but there's always better.

[@yamahaguy1732]

@@bladeleo71 it’s plenty of power for my 86 k10 mind you I loose about 100 or so to the wheel with it being 4wd I can break the tires loose if I floor it about 10 mph

[@doctube2020]

@@yamahaguy1732 Just ordered this for my 79 K10 with stock th350 trans with shift kit and NP203. Wondering how long it will hold up? When it blows will convert to built 700R4 /4L60E. My stock 400 was rated at 195hp and 300 tq when new lol

[@clinteast7476]

vortec heads?

[@AB-80X]

No. Blueprint cast iron heads.

[@shamdog]

They are vortec heads

[@bigzachy123er]

Is that the BP3503CT1

[@shamdog]

3501CTC1

[@jaz313det]

I bought the bp3503ct1. Same engine just not fully dressed. Great motor. Would highly recommend.

[@bryandehart670]

@@jaz313det Getting ready to get the 3503CT1. How's it running?

[@shamdog]

@@bryandehart670 it's running really good, it changed a lot after the break in.

[@jaz313det]

Bryan Dehart running super. Great purchase from summit. No issues and I’m not nice to the car. 👍🏽

[@stokerboiler]

Another re-hashed 1960s engine.

[@odinsullivan1376]

sounds good is the blueprint part # MLL-BP3501CTC1 for this motor

[@shamdog]

Yes, that's the one.

[@motodon5686]

Sounds mean

[@Smoketownedc]

Boomers still think a dual exhaust is better when in reality you just lost power all it does is make it sound louder while losing performance.

[@shamdog]

Thank you for your comment, opposing opinions are always welcome. As always the river between boomers and snowflakes is getting wider by the day....