We still interact with the comments on older videos like this one! Have you ever seen one of our videos before? We have done several awesome factory tours like this since!
I just came across this video today and I am blown away by both you and the tour. Props to both of you, and can't wait to see more content from both sides! Thanks for sharing!
I've been rebuilding my 1985 f250 and am starting to think about a motor , WOW I'm thinking the first video I found was your interview with the blue print owner AWESOME 💯 VIDEO!! I think I need to look for the catalog for choice and price , BUT where is this BLUE HEAVEN? I'd love to come in person
I started building engines in 1969... I subsequently earned 3 engineering degrees and recently retired from a career in research engineering. I am thoroughly impressed by the quality considerations of this company. It's great to see the United States still has wonderful engine builders! Wonderful video!
What I liked more than watching the engines be machined and assembled was seeing supervisor giving the tour. He knows each employee so well he even knows them on a personal level outside of work. Supervisors like that are few and far between. He seems as proud of the team he works with as he is what they make.
Knowledgeable, competent man who actually understands everything he's describing, refreshing and rare in a world that mostly operates with smoke and mirrors! Fantastic and thorough documentary.Thank you for caring about what your doing, a culture nearly lost in this country. The fact that it's taking place in "this" country is extraordinary. American creativity, engineering and hard work are what made us great in the past, and thankfully, as demonstrated here, still exists today. This company could easily lose sight of what's important, as most others have, supporting the American worker, producing a quality product, and simply set up out of country and pay a slave labor wage, but they haven't! Awsome passion and integrity. Keep up the good work.
Oh missyd0g2, you obviously havent been anywhere other than your trailer park....many companies the world over have set up operations like this and more sophisticated than what you see here. Many flaws with this so bite your tongue when you spew the american pride b.s. because yoh see american v8s. Ive seen more than a few blue print engines grenade because of neglectful manufacturing.
If you got a 302 engine out of a Lincoln LSC. You got a engine that was in the middle of all the engineering specifications. It also was a mature engine. The MKVIII engine was not that good. The 302 also would run for over 200,000 miles. Not so sure about the MKIII. The only really good thing about the current CARB specs is that engines need closer quality control to pass emissions.
I was always under the impression that any replacement engine that you purchased from most auto parts stores are rebuilt from cores. It's nice to know you can purchase new engines from factory builders.
This has got to be one of the BEST tours ever of a manufacturing plant. Knowledgeable guide, taking the time to explain every step and the equipment used, along with having such a personal repoire with his personnel really makes this a fascinating video to watch. Great production too! Thanks for sharing.
I’ve been on tours of production plants for all kinds of products. It’s rare you come across a production manager or engineer that gets to enjoy his job as much as this dude.
Sorry I know this is a older video but wanted to say how really nice it was that BluePrint Engines opened there doors to you, treated you like a VIP. You were alone, not in a huge group of people doing a factory tour. That just impresses me when a company appreciates it's customers to take time our of there day to treat everyone like this. From what I can tell, it also looks like a fantastic place to work, obviously this is just a first impression from one video, but the autonomy they give some employees means a lot.
If I had to go work at any of the companies we’ve done factory tours at I would wanna work at BluePrint. They have an awesome culture there. Great people.
Very impressive factory but more so the workers and the attention to detail. Literally a blueprinted engine build and beyond. I'm calling them tomorrow. Thanks for sharing.
I have a Blueprint 383 stroker in my C10. Ran the truck as my daily driver for three years and now a weekend cruiser. The motor has been great, tons of power, totally reliable, everything you want out of a crate motor.
As a machinist who spent 6 years in high volume production manufacturing I gotta say this company is next level. The thought that has gone into flow, process control and over all quality is impressive. I also like how they have a human touch where needed but also automate the processes that no one would want to do day in and day out because it would cause so much repetitive wear on our bodies. I had never heard of this company before but I will definitely be doing more research on them.
This video makes me feel more confident about buying one of your engines instead of buying one from West Coast engines. I would never have imagined that your engines were made in such a sophisticated workshop.
As an ex AERO parts maker for both Airbus and R/Royce AERO plus an ex small ovals racer who built his own race engines, i sat glued to my screen just watching the engineering processes as the walk round continued, then loved the sounds all real petrol heads love. Many thanks for the video.. Ian -- UK.
Very cool. The automation engineering team has done a great job. The piston ring installer and head bolt torquing robot are excellent. I'd buy an engine from these guys.
Amazing company and it makes me smile seeing all this American made muscle being produced in large numbers for us gear heads.If I was to do another project car, this is the company I would go with. Great video, cool tour, and thanks for posting it.
I enjoyed this video very much, I’ve been involved in your motive industry all of my life and have never seen a video like this in such depth before on engine builds and the customization of engines, It was a great pleasure to watch
The work carried out in this facility is clearly to a very high standard, which is even more impressive when considering the volume of production! They have invested a lot in ensuring that their work flow is consistent and completed to a very high standard. The high level of mechanisation allows for competitive pricing and consistency of production quality. Thank you for producing this excellent video. Subscribed.
One of the coolest videos you've done so far. I know a lot of the motorsport shops are a little shy about sharing the secret sauce behind their products so it's really cool to see things going on the floor. I gained quite a bit of respect for Blueprint along the way too. Really interested in the direction you go with the ol' mule.
I watched this video with no need of a new engine...Now after seeing how much love and experience goes into their engines I want to buy one today ...Blueprintengines
Love the vibe there and what i get from the guy who's showing you around! He seems like he really know his people and care about them that's rare knowaday
Employers like this are amazing to work for! The only problem is that there aren't many of them out there. I'm lucky enough to have found one after years of bouncing around.
WOW!!!! I'm sold. I know exactly where my next engine is coming from. Very thorough and well explained process that takes the questions of quality on crate engines and truly answers them with a great tour and shows the entire procedures. Nice work and enjoy that new toy!
That would be my dream job, to be able to work in a plant like this and with a very knowledgeable boss that knows the facility and what goes on in every department is awesome.
This was a stop on RMRW 2019 and we got the full tour. He didn't even touch on their OEM side of it in this vid. They make stationary engines for generators and water pumps too. In one area of the plant, there must have been over a hundred 350 chevys with tiny turbos and setup to run on propane for stationary use on a water pump or something. Pretty cool place!
I got a BP SBC 383 several years back and it threw a rod. Sent it in and BP shipped me a new one no problems. They TOTALLY squared me away on it. Great company.
I just bought an engine from you guys. I’m very impressed by the owner’s testimonial. I’m equally impressed by the size of your operation. I get my engine in May 2022. Can’t wait to drop it in my 1972 chevy c10 total restoration. Stay tuned.
@@phillhuddleston9445 that place is geared for volume. hell they don't even clean the pistons they take out of the box, slap rings on em.. no checks no clean, no nothing.
@@stijnvandamme76 Dude these are not Motorsport bespoke engines like Katech makes. Plus he didn’t film that part. If it’s a high quality piston (especially) Mahle then there is no need. These are hobbiest car engines. LS engines built to descent tolerances are bullet proof and make big power easy and are light weight.
Amazing processes! From a raw casting to the running product! VERY impressive work! And it's absolutely so much more precise than the factory assembly line if that's believable? Awesome video, thanks guys for making such a thing! Now people can appreciate the workmanship involved in building a blueprinted engine from start to finish!
@@Stapleton42 Got it in, got 500 break-in miles on it and it's a beast. Considering the unoriginal 350 in it was 155 hp and wouldn't pull a sick whore off a toilet seat, 395hp is a no-brainer. 395hp, 424tq, with a dyno sheet and 16 weeks lead time, to my shop door for 4k. Couldn't rebuild the old pig for that much and no aluminum heads or roller cam. Your video is the exact reason I bought it. Had to use the factory intake, carb and exhaust for an original appearance, but it's still gotta be around 350 hp. For any restorations which don't require a numbers matching engine, I'll use them every time. Keep up the awesome videos. Thanks for keeping the Sr. vibe alive...we can't let his memory fade away. Good luck to both of you.
I'm hillfolk. I love my Tennessee. I'd go work for them but I don't know if I could be a flatlander. Lol. I've been machining, model making, and proto typing over 2 decades. I never tire of seeing how other people run their shops. There's always something to be learned even if it's not the same way you do it.
Now that was really really interesting! I've built a good few engines in my 67 years but they are something else! Thank you for showing us that manufacturing tour.
This is fantastic - real engineering, attention to detail, so great to see. As the world moves to electric, classic cars are going to need to be kept running and this is a great service.
Electric Car SUCK ,after 6 months the battery charge much like your cell phone Dosen't have the longevity and power starts to fall , this is what happened to me when we bought a Tesla, just a warning to all out there thinking about getting a Electric car. Good luck !
I built huge 2 story assembly lines for almost 20 years & people are always amazed at how things are actually made. Theres a LOT of work that goes into them!!!
I remember when they got a replacement motor to Cleetus in Australia pronto! Can't get farther from ther to the factory. Best customer service in the business.
I’ve been mulling over doing my own build or going with a crate engine. This video just convinced me to go with a Blueprint engine. Looks like they are being built well.
Awesome video, we sell Blueprint Engines over here in New Zealand at Rare Spares NZ and the Blueprint after sales service is also brilliant. The 'sea' of new blocks was mind blowing lol. I will be sending the TH-cam link to the guys at work to watch this...well worth watching....Craig
I like how 3:50 the hone chattered out and he steps back while the operator hit the Emergency Stop while the stones are still inside the block. like its totally normal.
Hands down I would purchase one of their motors! I have NEVER trusted a motor builder other then me. Their process and controls would rival the aerospace industry of which I spent a 35 year career at Raytheon Missile Systems as an Engineer. Great job!
It is so awesome to see this. I have bought 2 Blueprint engines and they are FANASTIC engines - so happy with them and it was great to see how they were built and the amount of quality and checks that took place before they go to me. Thank you for the video and thank you Blueprint for putting out such quality products in the United States!!
I just got my engine installed and I'm very happy with it has alot of power and sounds great got a nice cam in it I've got about 40 miles on it right now and I got a long block
Ditch oil n filter now. Did it to my 2016 xr6 sprint at same miles and i was surprised at the silvery tinge to the oil that came out. No doubt the reminisce of the initial break in of new parts from the factory. Has had regular clean oil changes and no dramas since.
THANKS TO OUR GREAT PRIVATE POLITICIANS ALWAYS BEING BOUGHT OUT , AND WE LET THEM DECIDE AND TAKE THAT "MADE IN AMERICA " FROM US AND REPLACED BY " MADE IN CHINA" ,,WE JUST HAD A BIG PERSON THAT BEEN SELLING US OUT FOR 50 YEARS STRAIGHT BECOME OUR PRESIDENT!!! SO YES ,ITS BECOMING A DYING ART!!
@@se7845 If businesses move to china to make a better profit & bring a cheaper product to market, the customer has a choice between local/import at different price points. The problem starts when everyone decides to buy the cheap version. Anybody who 'knows quality' is happy to pay for USA built. Timken Bearings are a great example. They have opened 6 operations in China & closed as many in the USA. I recently found Timken IRS wheel bearings which were made in China but had 'designed in usa' printed on the packaging. The price was double that of the Japan made NTN Bearings I ended up buying for $50 USD. Sad times indeed.
this dude is an asset to the company he represent and working. very nice to see someone who knows how to make things happen easier. thanks for sharing his factory operation.
Hell, how things have changed. Many years ago back in the early seventies I used to blue print mini and Mini Cooper engines. My treasured tools were my torque wrench’s and micrometers, honing bits and bearing scrapers, feeler gauges and engineering blue. I used to fit them hepolite racing pistons and two duplex Timing chains, high lift 374 cam shafts skimmed cylinder heads fitted with inlet and exhaust valves from a 350 small block head. High pressure oil pumps and a crank shaft that was treated with liquid nitrogen after heating, and Webber carburettors. My, how things have changed over the news.
I saw how long the video was and thought, no way I'm gonna last through it all the way. Boy was I wrong! Great job to all parties involved super informative, well curated and I enjoyed watching all of it. It also makes me regret my current engine dilemma that I'm in for my boat. Blueprint makes a 632ci marine engine that would work perfectly for my current application as I have two 540ci motors that are in the process of repowering from 650hp up to 820hp each and the process has been slow with the engine builder when I could have just put these motors to the side and purchased two brand new 632s to take the place. Definitely something I'm going to look at in the future! Great video, great production totally subscribing now thanks!
From the way that they described the Woo Hoos when an engine is dyno-ed, it sounds like more than a few people working on the shop floor also enjoy the workshop floor "music".
Can there be an interview with the guy showing you around the plant? I want to know more about what his role is and his background and thought process for streamlining manufacturing processes.
Josh (The plant manager) mentions production moving to the "beat of the drum." That is Eli Goldratt's methodology. Grab his books "The Goal," "It's not Luck," and "Critical Chain" for starters. He has other books as well. I would like to hear more about where and how he applied Goldratt's principals, and where he disagrees and does things differently, and where they are not currently applied but will be in the future. When I started watching, I said to myself, I can help them make so many improvements. As the video progresses, I can hear Josh also sees them and is working on them as they grow.
Using these motors ford and chevy... true bolt in no worries. Warranty is fantastic.... had a hei dist let go on a ford motor ( and out of warranty)Sent a new one out ASAP.
This has to be one of the best videos I've watched. I would love to work there. That guy sounds a big book of knowledge and would be great to work for. Thank you for sharing this with us.
I've never seen anyone in a management position know so much about the total manufacturing of their products. That man seems like he would be a great guy to work for
We still interact with the comments on older videos like this one! Have you ever seen one of our videos before? We have done several awesome factory tours like this since!
I just came across this video today and I am blown away by both you and the tour. Props to both of you, and can't wait to see more content from both sides! Thanks for sharing!
I've been rebuilding my 1985 f250 and am starting to think about a motor , WOW I'm thinking the first video I found was your interview with the blue print owner AWESOME 💯 VIDEO!! I think I need to look for the catalog for choice and price , BUT where is this BLUE HEAVEN? I'd love to come in person
I work at a plant that makes Mercedes-Benz, BMW , and VW car parts . A lot of this plant looks like ours , Another awesome video
Can their 400SBC have an EGR provision? I'm looking to run one in an 86 Corvette, but, I also have to be able to pass an emissions test.
@@bryanhallman8183 I’m not sure!
I started building engines in 1969... I subsequently earned 3 engineering degrees and recently retired from a career in research engineering. I am thoroughly impressed by the quality considerations of this company. It's great to see the United States still has wonderful engine builders! Wonderful video!
Thanks man!
What Engines did you Worked on??
@@Stapleton42 what do one of these lsx blocks cost?
@@Stapleton42if i was blueprint motor. i would have a contract with gm to design and manufacture all thier motora cus gm engines right now suck
Josh is a rare plant manager. Knowledgeable, extremely literate, and passionate. A good guy!
I think his girlfriend keeps a short leash on him.
@@dieselscience lol i was thinking the same thing
He’s the Boss everyone wants, your not just another numbered robot worker to him.
@@dieselscience HENPECKED MUCH ? 😂
Successful I really hope so. Good tour guide. Man knows his product
Shoutout to the guy giving you the tour. This is one of the most in-depth and complete factory tours I've ever seen. Awesome video!
He killed it. Josh was so easy to film he’s a very good speaker
I could tell he's a plant manager that knows the product and I bet he knows his people well also.
Awesome job.
Exactly!
No kidding. He really knows his stuff!
What I liked more than watching the engines be machined and assembled was seeing supervisor giving the tour. He knows each employee so well he even knows them on a personal level outside of work. Supervisors like that are few and far between. He seems as proud of the team he works with as he is what they make.
great point! he really does do a great job
Knowledgeable, competent man who actually understands everything he's describing, refreshing and rare in a world that mostly operates with smoke and mirrors! Fantastic and thorough documentary.Thank you for caring about what your doing, a culture nearly lost in this country. The fact that it's taking place in "this" country is extraordinary. American creativity, engineering and hard work are what made us great in the past, and thankfully, as demonstrated here, still exists today. This company could easily lose sight of what's important, as most others have, supporting the American worker, producing a quality product, and simply set up out of country and pay a slave labor wage, but they haven't! Awsome passion and integrity. Keep up the good work.
Thanks man. You’re right all of this is extremely important 💪🏻
One smart hands on manager. How many guys want one of those engine blocks. The pride of their work and product is what makes America great.
Ah, I prefer Toyota quality
Oh missyd0g2, you obviously havent been anywhere other than your trailer park....many companies the world over have set up operations like this and more sophisticated than what you see here. Many flaws with this so bite your tongue when you spew the american pride b.s. because yoh see american v8s. Ive seen more than a few blue print engines grenade because of neglectful manufacturing.
Exactly mate.
@@steffk5878 Spoken like a true anti American mate.
If you got a 302 engine out of a Lincoln LSC. You got a engine that was in the middle of all the engineering specifications. It also was a mature engine. The MKVIII engine was not that good. The 302 also would run for over 200,000 miles. Not so sure about the MKIII.
The only really good thing about the current CARB specs is that engines need closer quality control to pass emissions.
I love how he knows who everybody is you can tell he takes care of his people
This 100%. The president Shawn is the same way too
Right! Everyone letting out the ole ric flare woooooo and most ppl have a nickname! Looks like a good fun company to work for
Manufacturing isn't tab A -> slot B any more (if higher end manufacturing ever was). You need to find and retain good people.
@@jamesmason2228 couldn’t agree more!!
I work for a major auto manufacturer and its not like that there, lol
Who watched until the end?? Don’t ruin the surprise 👀 (Make sure you’re subscribed to see what happens with it)
I will
I did
I will watch to the end. How do they do a six bolt head on a LS or don't they build them
They weight balance rods and pistons and crank? Or is that extra?
OH BUDDY!
I was always under the impression that any replacement engine that you purchased from most auto parts stores are rebuilt from cores. It's nice to know you can purchase new engines from factory builders.
This has got to be one of the BEST tours ever of a manufacturing plant. Knowledgeable guide, taking the time to explain every step and the equipment used, along with having such a personal repoire with his personnel really makes this a fascinating video to watch. Great production too! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks man. I had so much fun filming this
That really was. I saved the video to watch it again. Americans work hard and earn every penny. You just have to give them the chance.
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I’ve been on tours of production plants for all kinds of products. It’s rare you come across a production manager or engineer that gets to enjoy his job as much as this dude.
He’s super cool. Off camera same as on camera. A genuine guy
Thank you Blueprint for letting us have a tour of the "crate engine".
How blue print is represented by that gentlemen... blue print seems like pretty humble company..
It’s a great company employs a lot of people in my hometown
Great people
Sorry I know this is a older video but wanted to say how really nice it was that BluePrint Engines opened there doors to you, treated you like a VIP. You were alone, not in a huge group of people doing a factory tour. That just impresses me when a company appreciates it's customers to take time our of there day to treat everyone like this. From what I can tell, it also looks like a fantastic place to work, obviously this is just a first impression from one video, but the autonomy they give some employees means a lot.
If I had to go work at any of the companies we’ve done factory tours at I would wanna work at BluePrint. They have an awesome culture there. Great people.
Very impressive factory but more so the workers and the attention to detail. Literally a blueprinted engine build and beyond. I'm calling them tomorrow. Thanks for sharing.
Glad you’re here dude! Make sure you’re subbed to see the 632 go in the suburban
You know a company is confident in their process and product when they give you a complete factory tour of how they build engines.
I have a Blueprint 383 stroker in my C10. Ran the truck as my daily driver for three years and now a weekend cruiser. The motor has been great, tons of power, totally reliable, everything you want out of a crate motor.
Engine not motor
As a machinist who spent 6 years in high volume production manufacturing I gotta say this company is next level. The thought that has gone into flow, process control and over all quality is impressive. I also like how they have a human touch where needed but also automate the processes that no one would want to do day in and day out because it would cause so much repetitive wear on our bodies.
I had never heard of this company before but I will definitely be doing more research on them.
Mine should be arriving this week! Can’t wait!
This video makes me feel more confident about buying one of your engines instead of buying one from West Coast engines. I would never have imagined that your engines were made in such a sophisticated workshop.
That is truly amazing.
I love the engineering processes that were created in house.
Great Job!
That piston ring station is amazing! I've never seen manufacturing like this outside of an OE factory.
I just purchased one of blueprints 427 small block Motors can't wait to see it in person in my 72 C10
As an ex AERO parts maker for both Airbus and R/Royce AERO plus an ex small ovals racer who built his own race engines, i sat glued to my screen just watching the engineering processes as the walk round continued, then loved the sounds all real petrol heads love. Many thanks for the video.. Ian -- UK.
Thanks dude that’s awesome
Great work Blue Print Engines. It’s Nice to see someone is still making things in America!
I have a 598 big block from blueprint I’m in the break in process and the employees have been very helpful!!!!!
Very cool. The automation engineering team has done a great job. The piston ring installer and head bolt torquing robot are excellent. I'd buy an engine from these guys.
Amazing company and it makes me smile seeing all this American made muscle being produced in large numbers for us gear heads.If I was to do another project car, this is the company I would go with. Great video, cool tour, and thanks for posting it.
Our pleasure!
I enjoyed this video very much, I’ve been involved in your motive industry all of my life and have never seen a video like this in such depth before on engine builds and the customization of engines, It was a great pleasure to watch
Glad you enjoyed it!
Blueprint took great care of me, I’ll be a customer for life
Awesome people. Being there is a great time
The work carried out in this facility is clearly to a very high standard, which is even more impressive when considering the volume of production!
They have invested a lot in ensuring that their work flow is consistent and completed to a very high standard.
The high level of mechanisation allows for competitive pricing and consistency of production quality.
Thank you for producing this excellent video. Subscribed.
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One of the coolest videos you've done so far. I know a lot of the motorsport shops are a little shy about sharing the secret sauce behind their products so it's really cool to see things going on the floor. I gained quite a bit of respect for Blueprint along the way too. Really interested in the direction you go with the ol' mule.
I watched this video with no need of a new engine...Now after seeing how much love and experience goes into their engines I want to buy one today ...Blueprintengines
Great video! Makes me more confident in my recent order of a 331. Did a ton of research before ordering, glad I went with BP!
This channel is more than racing its educational there carpentry there's electrical this channel is going to prosper love the content
You’ve basically just laid out my entire MO. Since day one I’ve wanted this to be a productive venture that provides value.
@@Stapleton42 it does keep it up
Love the vibe there and what i get from the guy who's showing you around! He seems like he really know his people and care about them that's rare knowaday
Rocket Chassis in W.V. has a pretty tight knit staff but, you're right, alot of plants are like sweat shops with b.s. insurance plans
This is so cool to see, I love seeing how this American iron is still made.
Just bought a 383 410HP engine from them. This video really helped me feel good about my purchase. Even though I watched it after I bought my engine.
awesome!!
Employers like this are amazing to work for! The only problem is that there aren't many of them out there. I'm lucky enough to have found one after years of bouncing around.
I give yell guys a Big RESPECT for building Engines
Good job at it.
WOW!!!! I'm sold. I know exactly where my next engine is coming from. Very thorough and well explained process that takes the questions of quality on crate engines and truly answers them with a great tour and shows the entire procedures. Nice work and enjoy that new toy!
Thanks dude! These guys definitely put in the work. I have so much respect for them
I wanna see the employee parking lot!!
Yeah right, I bet they've got some monsters out there
Definitely
I'd be surprised if the employees averaged more than $13 an hr.
@@noname-jr1vo probably a lot of donuts and burnouts.
That would be my dream job, to be able to work in a plant like this and with a very knowledgeable boss that knows the facility and what goes on in every department is awesome.
This video just sold a motor. I'm in for the 427 SBC. Great detail in this video. Thanks !
Excellent video about how they make V 8 engines. Thanks. It is great that there are companies like these that still make brand new V 8 engines.
2 great companies in NE. Hornady and Blueprint Engines. I get a bang out of both of them!
Rim shot
This was a stop on RMRW 2019 and we got the full tour. He didn't even touch on their OEM side of it in this vid. They make stationary engines for generators and water pumps too. In one area of the plant, there must have been over a hundred 350 chevys with tiny turbos and setup to run on propane for stationary use on a water pump or something. Pretty cool place!
I got a BP SBC 383 several years back and it threw a rod. Sent it in and BP shipped me a new one no problems. They TOTALLY squared me away on it. Great company.
Awesome to hear 💪🏻
You can hear the engines being dyno'd from the raw block machining area. Its enough to bring tears to my eyes.
I just bought an engine from you guys. I’m very impressed by the owner’s testimonial. I’m equally impressed by the size of your operation. I get my engine in May 2022. Can’t wait to drop it in my 1972 chevy c10 total restoration. Stay tuned.
How’s your build going Dale?
Going good. Engine is in and paint and bodywork is completed. Working on wiring harness and interior. Hopefully on the road by January.
I'm glad to see the old school small block cheby is still in use today with everyone going LS & EFI..
Can you imagine how many engines they must sell for this to be a profitable business. Their engines must be everywhere.
Or their prices are in the high side.
Isn't a easy bussines required a lot work to complete a single engine
@@phillhuddleston9445 there prices are pretty good
@@phillhuddleston9445 that place is geared for volume.
hell they don't even clean the pistons they take out of the box, slap rings on em.. no checks no clean, no nothing.
@@stijnvandamme76 Dude these are not Motorsport bespoke engines like Katech makes. Plus he didn’t film that part. If it’s a high quality piston (especially) Mahle then there is no need. These are hobbiest car engines. LS engines built to descent tolerances are bullet proof and make big power easy and are light weight.
One of your best videos yet. And yes, I watched until the end.
🤟🏻🤟🏻
Amazing processes! From a raw casting to the running product! VERY impressive work! And it's absolutely so much more precise than the factory assembly line if that's believable? Awesome video, thanks guys for making such a thing! Now people can appreciate the workmanship involved in building a blueprinted engine from start to finish!
Thank you very much!
Well, this ad worked. Customer just had me order a 355 for his '70 C10 based on this video. Looking forward to getting it in. Well done.
i want some muscle for my 93 burban ...this is surely working on me
thats fantastic!
@@Stapleton42 Got it in, got 500 break-in miles on it and it's a beast. Considering the unoriginal 350 in it was 155 hp and wouldn't pull a sick whore off a toilet seat, 395hp is a no-brainer. 395hp, 424tq, with a dyno sheet and 16 weeks lead time, to my shop door for 4k. Couldn't rebuild the old pig for that much and no aluminum heads or roller cam. Your video is the exact reason I bought it. Had to use the factory intake, carb and exhaust for an original appearance, but it's still gotta be around 350 hp. For any restorations which don't require a numbers matching engine, I'll use them every time. Keep up the awesome videos. Thanks for keeping the Sr. vibe alive...we can't let his memory fade away. Good luck to both of you.
I ordered the 383 installed and running
Son of a.....hell of a walk through. I’d be geeking so bad, even without a Chrysler one in sight. Very cool
I'm hillfolk. I love my Tennessee. I'd go work for them but I don't know if I could be a flatlander. Lol. I've been machining, model making, and proto typing over 2 decades. I never tire of seeing how other people run their shops. There's always something to be learned even if it's not the same way you do it.
I have read a lot about this company and after seeing this, wow what a great place to buy an engine. What a great video. Thanks man.
Anytime brother 🤟🏻
Now that was really really interesting! I've built a good few engines in my 67 years but they are something else! Thank you for showing us that manufacturing tour.
Gotta love the 'field of dreams' reference to the stock floor of blocks still in process
What a well run shop, wow! One of the absolute best engine building docs I've seen yet. To be able to work there would be a God send.
For real! You can apply on their website lol
I can’t get over how many blocks they have in one place
We had no telling how many at grooms years ago before it got bought out by an asshole and run into the ground
They have even more now. They have their own SBF block and LS incoming too
This is fantastic - real engineering, attention to detail, so great to see. As the world moves to electric, classic cars are going to need to be kept running and this is a great service.
Electric Car SUCK ,after 6 months the battery charge much like your cell phone Dosen't have the longevity and power starts to fall , this is what happened to me when we bought a Tesla, just a warning to all out there thinking about getting a Electric car. Good luck !
I built huge 2 story assembly lines for almost 20 years & people are always amazed at how things are actually made. Theres a LOT of work that goes into them!!!
This was great! A great founder, a great plant manager, with great employees making a great product. At the end well what a lucky man he is! 😎
I remember when they got a replacement motor to Cleetus in Australia pronto! Can't get farther from ther to the factory. Best customer service in the business.
I’ve been mulling over doing my own build or going with a crate engine. This video just convinced me to go with a Blueprint engine. Looks like they are being built well.
heck yeah make it happen
Did you get one?
Awesome video, we sell Blueprint Engines over here in New Zealand at Rare Spares NZ and the Blueprint after sales service is also brilliant. The 'sea' of new blocks was mind blowing lol. I will be sending the TH-cam link to the guys at work to watch this...well worth watching....Craig
Id love to personally watch my 427 being made...this is jam-packed with info and visual goodness!
Called today...wont be able to build a 427 until september. Looks like im scrapping my truck.
I like how 3:50 the hone chattered out and he steps back while the operator hit the Emergency Stop while the stones are still inside the block. like its totally normal.
Lol. I seen that. A lot of flaws here but he's a good business man. A real mechanic would pass him a pair of gloves in a heart beat.
@@forzacashdays1282 We were filming a video. He kept it flowing without skipping a beat
WELP I JUST ORDER A BLUE PRINT MOTOR BECAUSE OF OF THIS VIDEO ITS WAS THE BEST THANKS
Steve that's awesome! Send us the details to info@BluePrintEngines.com (Attn: Pete) and we'll get you some swag. Thanks for joining our family!
A company going above and beyond in the youtube comment ...tip of the hat to yall at Blueprint american made american proud
A great plant manager (like this guy) should know how to do every job he controls
Can we get a list of Jeff’s scheduled vacation time? I’d like my piston install to happen on a day he’s at work.
Hands down I would purchase one of their motors! I have NEVER trusted a motor builder other then me. Their process and controls would rival the aerospace industry of which I spent a 35 year career at Raytheon Missile Systems as an Engineer. Great job!
hahaha yes
Thanks to the people who take pride in building those engines!
Love the fact every engine gets fired up on the dyno, way to raise the bar in engine building !
It’s awesome 😂
Man, that was cool! Over 800 HP on a naturally aspirated engine. That's wicked!
I work in a place that does heavy stamping and welding, I love seeing how so many different shops can look so much alike
I totally agree! That’s the coolest part about doing videos like these. Seeing the job flow and layout of things
That’s an awesome plant manager. Knows all his people by name.
And nicknames 👍 like a family there
It is so awesome to see this. I have bought 2 Blueprint engines and they are FANASTIC engines - so happy with them and it was great to see how they were built and the amount of quality and checks that took place before they go to me. Thank you for the video and thank you Blueprint for putting out such quality products in the United States!!
Couldn't agree more! That is awesome
This was excellent! I wish all companies were this transparent! It definitely shows they are 100% Pure Quality!
I completely agree with that! They didn’t hide anything at all
I just got my engine installed and I'm very happy with it has alot of power and sounds great got a nice cam in it I've got about 40 miles on it right now and I got a long block
Ditch oil n filter now. Did it to my 2016 xr6 sprint at same miles and i was surprised at the silvery tinge to the oil that came out. No doubt the reminisce of the initial break in of new parts from the factory. Has had regular clean oil changes and no dramas since.
High quality American manufacturing is a dying art.
THANKS TO OUR GREAT PRIVATE POLITICIANS ALWAYS BEING BOUGHT OUT , AND WE LET THEM DECIDE AND TAKE THAT "MADE IN AMERICA " FROM US AND REPLACED BY " MADE IN CHINA" ,,WE JUST HAD A BIG PERSON THAT BEEN SELLING US OUT FOR 50 YEARS STRAIGHT BECOME OUR PRESIDENT!!! SO YES ,ITS BECOMING A DYING ART!!
@@se7845 If businesses move to china to make a better profit & bring a cheaper product to market, the customer has a choice between local/import at different price points. The problem starts when everyone decides to buy the cheap version. Anybody who 'knows quality' is happy to pay for USA built. Timken Bearings are a great example. They have opened 6 operations in China & closed as many in the USA. I recently found Timken IRS wheel bearings which were made in China but had 'designed in usa' printed on the packaging. The price was double that of the Japan made NTN Bearings I ended up buying for $50 USD. Sad times indeed.
@@se7845 I’m sure this place won’t be heat long once the green new deal takes over. What a shame. What have we let happen to our wonderful country.
I want to work there
@@kgthegreatone943 Lol, me too. I would definitely have to build me good engine
Not sure how I stumbled upon this but what an incredible vid! Thanks for showing us all the steps during production. Props to your Ninja team! :-)
Outstanding tour guide. You can tell he knows his stuff.
this dude is an asset to the company he represent and working. very nice to see someone who knows how to make things happen easier. thanks for sharing his factory operation.
Couldn't agree more!
Hell, how things have changed. Many years ago back in the early seventies I used to blue print mini and Mini Cooper engines. My treasured tools were my torque wrench’s and micrometers, honing bits and bearing scrapers, feeler gauges and engineering blue. I used to fit them hepolite racing pistons and two duplex Timing chains, high lift 374 cam shafts skimmed cylinder heads fitted with inlet and exhaust valves from a 350 small block head. High pressure oil pumps and a crank shaft that was treated with liquid nitrogen after heating, and Webber carburettors. My, how things have changed over the news.
Blue Print is a well thought out and flexible operation. Plant Manager Josh Salivar runs his plant very well. Great Video !
I saw how long the video was and thought, no way I'm gonna last through it all the way. Boy was I wrong! Great job to all parties involved super informative, well curated and I enjoyed watching all of it. It also makes me regret my current engine dilemma that I'm in for my boat. Blueprint makes a 632ci marine engine that would work perfectly for my current application as I have two 540ci motors that are in the process of repowering from 650hp up to 820hp each and the process has been slow with the engine builder when I could have just put these motors to the side and purchased two brand new 632s to take the place. Definitely something I'm going to look at in the future! Great video, great production totally subscribing now thanks!
Thanks dude I’m glad it was helpful and I think you’re really gonna like it here!
This guy really knows his stuff. Super motivated and ready to rock. Congrats.
I just bought a BP350CT and i cant sleep at all because im so excited to get it home. to bad i don't have ride to put it in yet.
Excellent to see American manufacturing and see these out in hot rods and other vehicles making some impressive power not braking the bank
So so good. This is what we love to see.
00:37 At first I was like "Is someone racing outside?" Then realize that it was only just the dyno room. I'd be in that facility just for the music.
A dream job, anyone step would love to do it all
From the way that they described the Woo Hoos when an engine is dyno-ed, it sounds like more than a few people working on the shop floor also enjoy the workshop floor "music".
Most engines I have ever seen in one place. Great video the plant manager explains everything good
He definitely does
Have had my 350 3ct1n for 2 years now, thanks so much. World class.
Can there be an interview with the guy showing you around the plant? I want to know more about what his role is and his background and thought process for streamlining manufacturing processes.
Noted
Josh (The plant manager) mentions production moving to the "beat of the drum." That is Eli Goldratt's methodology. Grab his books "The Goal," "It's not Luck," and "Critical Chain" for starters. He has other books as well.
I would like to hear more about where and how he applied Goldratt's principals, and where he disagrees and does things differently, and where they are not currently applied but will be in the future.
When I started watching, I said to myself, I can help them make so many improvements. As the video progresses, I can hear Josh also sees them and is working on them as they grow.
Using these motors ford and chevy... true bolt in no worries. Warranty is fantastic.... had a hei dist let go on a ford motor ( and out of warranty)Sent a new one out ASAP.
Very interesting process. Love the ring installation process. I have done rings manually, and always are concerned about breakage.
This has to be one of the best videos I've watched. I would love to work there. That guy sounds a big book of knowledge and would be great to work for. Thank you for sharing this with us.
I've never seen anyone in a management position know so much about the total manufacturing of their products. That man seems like he would be a great guy to work for
Definitely. I’d work there 😂