BluePrint 396 Crate Engine Assembly

[@mossman381]

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[@nothingtosee7478]

Great video. I just put in an order for this same engine. Unfortunately they didn’t have all the parts. This video will definitely help out in getting the parts I need. In regards to the arp bolts is there a link you can provide for those. Or what set was purchased. And thank you again. 👍

[@stephenmaggard1280]

I would recommend using Felpro Performance VS12869 T. They are rubber but with a rigid metal core and bolt holes. They can't be over tightened and are resusable. Ive got a set on a 350 that I've had on for about 5 years and zero leaks.

[@mossman381]

I will check them out.

[@stephenmaggard1280]

@@mossman381 they are made very similar to the intake gaskets you used

[@jacobstein7179]

What a beautiful engine. I'm gonna buy a 396 when I put enough money aside this March. Can't wait to drop it into my K10.

[@mossman381]

It looks even better in the car running.

[@superdutyman9186]

Watching all your engine videos is making me want to buy one

[@mossman381]

It's fun messing with engines but I can't wait to put them into engine bays.

[@superdutyman9186]

@@mossman381 it’s fun

[@pedeck3]

Can't wait to see these engine's go in...

[@mossman381]

Me either :)

[@davidgriffin14]

Good job on the alternator bracket!

[@mossman381]

Thanks, just got done doing the same thing to the power steering pump bracket. The joys of hot rodding.

[@mmb1487]

Wow your building beast motors and making it look so easy very nice

[@mossman381]

It really isn't too difficult. The hard part is finding all the money for the parts.

[@classicxl]

They make shorter spark plugs called shorty plugs might give u a little more room with the plug wires hitting the headers summit sells them

[@UncleMichaelable]

I’m considering one of these for my 94 impala ss.

[@mossman381]

Check my channel. We have this engine in dads 70 Camaro SS.

[@gregoriogutierrez6962]

Ese motor 396 y el 454 son de los mejores motores que a fabricado la GM

[@bobsilver3983]

I have the Blueprint "complete" 383 in my 55 Chevy, mine dynoed at 453 hp, 490 tq...so far I have 350 miles on it 150 miles for the break in....wonder how much your 396 will put out for power?

[@mossman381]

This engine dynoed at 511hp and 511 ft lbs torque. I also have a BluePrint 400 and it made 511hp and 538 ft lbs torque.

[@bobsilver3983]

@@mossman381 Good stuff! Big Block torque with a lightweight small block!

[@mossman381]

That was exactly my thought. Big block power with a small block.

[@octosquatch]

Did you change the gear on the distributor? Have a blueprint engine on the way and have heard that I will need a special gear for the roller cam. Some people say don’t worry about it and some say it needs to be changed to melonized. Just wondering what you are running here

[@mossman381]

We are running a distributor recommended by BluePrint. progressionignition.com/ . I don't believe they have a special gear on the distributor. The best thing to do is contact BluePrint. They were very helpful when I contacted them.

[@MrGmgarcia1]

That is a nice torque wrench what is the brand

[@mossman381]

The one that beeps is a Snap-On. Really nice.

[@DatHondaBoi223]

What were the dyno numbers on the engine?

[@trouble603]

What fuel pump did you use? BP recommends a 110gph but it’s too big to fit.

[@mossman381]

In this video it had an older Edelbrock fuel pump that they no longer make. It now has this pump on it: amzn.to/3KpvwVA

[@trouble603]

@@mossman381 i guess my car is just built different, i tried that one too, it hits the crossmember. 70 Monte Carlo

[@mossman381]

@@trouble603 Fits a 70 Camaro easily. You do have to clock the fuel pump so the fittings don't run into the frame.

[@trouble603]

@@mossman381 it’s not the fittings it’s the body of the fuel pump that hit the frame. It don’t sit low enough to bolt up

[@mossman381]

@@trouble603 The 70 Monte Carlo isn't a small car. I believe they even installed the 454 big block in those cars. Hard to believe a fuel pump won't fit. Might have to get a factory type pump. If you run out of fuel might have to go electric.

[@SuperXraydude]

Should a person wrap headers?

[@mossman381]

I don't think you need to if you get a good quality coated header. I noticed running engines on my run stand that these coated Hedman headers were a lot cooler than just painted headers.

[@nothingtosee7478]

Did you have to shim the starter?

[@mossman381]

Nope

[@davidgriffin14]

What about a shorty spark plug?

[@mossman381]

Don't think I have ever heard of a shorty plug. I had to do some "work" to the headers. I added some clearance for the plug. I can get the plug wire on but it still touches. Might flip the wires around and use the smaller end for the plugs.

[@kwpowersystems3973]

looks like a small block to me.

[@mossman381]

Yup

[@cuzz63]

thats because it is.

[@HoosierRooster]

Nobody wants a wrecked tool