Blue Print Engine Assembly - From the Streets to the Race Tracks

Blue Print is an independent manufacturer of the mostEach engine assembly from Blue Print is designed for
drivable, reliable, and high-performance enginethe everyday DIYer. It is built according to the original
assemblies in the aftermarket auto parts industry. Itsspecifications of the automobile it is designed for, so
products range from crate engines to stroker enginesinstallation is easier. It is just important to remember
and custom high-performance machines. They are allthat since the Dyno testing process employed in the
Dyno tested, with the assembly lube on their surfacemanufacture of the engine included washing of the
completely oil washed. The processes used in theirassembly lube, a pre-lube process must first be done
manufacture ensure that every Blue Print enginebefore setting the engine timing. The easiest method to
assembly is perfect for street use, show, racing, 4 x 4,do this is by getting a pre-lube tank from the
and even marine applications.manufacturer, filling it with oil, and then connecting the
The engines offered by the manufacturer can behose to the block. This is a lot faster and more
categorized into three: the CT, the CTC, and the CTF.inexpensive than manually rotating the new engine.
The CT is the base engine, a short block assemblyWhen done, all that is needed is to set the preferred
complete with an oil pump, oil pan, cylinder heads, valvetiming according to the manual from the manufacturer.
covers, intake manifold, and balancer. The CTC is theThe timing of each Blue Print engine assembly does
brand's carburetor-dressed engine. This short blocknot only depend on the make and model of the
comes complete with all the parts found in the CTautomobile. Other factors to consider include the model
engines, plus distributor, spark plugs and wires, waterof the assembly, the type of pistons, the vehicle's
pump and fuel pump, fuel line, and carburetor. The CTF,weight, transmission, gear ratio, tire size, load, and even
on the other hand, is a fuel injection-dressed shortthe type of fuel used. For best results, it is important to
block engine. It comes complete with the same partsuse the specifications recommended for each
of the CTC engine, except the carburetor that isassembly.
instead replaced with the fuel injection system.