BluePrint Engines Factory Full Tour & Behind The Scenes: How Does a Crate Engine Get Made?

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3 жыл бұрын

I had seen the BluePrint Engines building from the road before and knew it looked like a pretty big place...but once you get inside you really see how huge the place actually is. They manufacture dyno tested crate engines all the way from a factory replacement small block to an 800+ hp tall deck 632ci big block chevy! This particular video is just the factory floor and engine building process itself. There will be several more videos to come from the time I spent here including one just on the Engineering / R&D department. The amount of technology and OEM quality testing conducted within this facility is far beyond anything I had anticipated before coming here. It really blew my mind just about everywhere we went inside the building!
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@Stapleton42 Жыл бұрын

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!

@MarkIlkiw Жыл бұрын

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!

@stickxxcummings Жыл бұрын

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

@stickxxcummings Жыл бұрын

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

@bryanhallman8183 Жыл бұрын

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.

@Stapleton42 Жыл бұрын

@@bryanhallman8183 I’m not sure!

@vatodad 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@Stapleton42 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

@capitanothegreat3994 Жыл бұрын

What Engines did you Worked on??

@jimrichards3916 3 жыл бұрын

Josh is a rare plant manager. Knowledgeable, extremely literate, and passionate. A good guy!

@dieselscience 3 жыл бұрын

I think his girlfriend keeps a short leash on him.

@noname-oe9jy 3 жыл бұрын

@@dieselscience lol i was thinking the same thing

@Bangkok-ik1fp 3 жыл бұрын

He's my kind of boss

@kennylove188 3 жыл бұрын

He’s the Boss everyone wants, your not just another numbered robot worker to him.

@idessaoutlaw 3 жыл бұрын

@@dieselscience HENPECKED MUCH ? 😂

@im-that-guy-pal 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@Stapleton42 2 жыл бұрын

great point! he really does do a great job

@dlivengood59 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@Studio23Media 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@Stapleton42 3 жыл бұрын

He killed it. Josh was so easy to film he’s a very good speaker

@JustMike2791 3 жыл бұрын

I could tell he's a plant manager that knows the product and I bet he knows his people well also.

@drloch6174 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome job.

@THROTTLEPOWER 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly!

@andrewyoung9751 3 жыл бұрын

No kidding. He really knows his stuff!

@freedomwheelin431 3 жыл бұрын

I love how he knows who everybody is you can tell he takes care of his people

@Stapleton42 3 жыл бұрын

This 100%. The president Shawn is the same way too

@MrDillon2029 3 жыл бұрын

Right! Everyone letting out the ole ric flare woooooo and most ppl have a nickname! Looks like a good fun company to work for

@jamesmason2228 3 жыл бұрын

Manufacturing isn't tab A -> slot B any more (if higher end manufacturing ever was). You need to find and retain good people.

@MrDillon2029 3 жыл бұрын

@@jamesmason2228 couldn’t agree more!!

@TheNilla2020 3 жыл бұрын

I work for a major auto manufacturer and its not like that there, lol

@benruether8294 3 жыл бұрын

That piston ring station is amazing! I've never seen manufacturing like this outside of an OE factory.

@supertruckertx 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@Stapleton42 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. I had so much fun filming this

@thereissomecoolstuff 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@dlemley2967 2 жыл бұрын

@missyd0g2 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@douglasbuck2359 3 жыл бұрын

Ah, I prefer Toyota quality

@steffk5878 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@CJColvin 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly mate.

@CJColvin 3 жыл бұрын

@@steffk5878 Spoken like a true anti American mate.

@warrenpuckett4203 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@Stapleton42 3 жыл бұрын

Who watched until the end?? Don’t ruin the surprise 👀 (Make sure you’re subscribed to see what happens with it)

@jameshyatt8095 3 жыл бұрын

I will

@jbktkj 3 жыл бұрын

I did

@mikebrown1408 3 жыл бұрын

I will watch to the end. How do they do a six bolt head on a LS or don't they build them

@tommygunnz7154 3 жыл бұрын

They weight balance rods and pistons and crank? Or is that extra?

@MoleDoesStuff 3 жыл бұрын

OH BUDDY!

@chrisconley8105 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@Stapleton42 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. You’re right all of this is extremely important 💪🏻

@gtray7 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@Stapleton42 3 жыл бұрын

He’s super cool. Off camera same as on camera. A genuine guy

@tik-tac-toe7864 3 жыл бұрын

How blue print is represented by that gentlemen... blue print seems like pretty humble company..

@alecsmollen2667 3 жыл бұрын

It’s a great company employs a lot of people in my hometown

@Stapleton42 3 жыл бұрын

Great people

@robsdeviceunknown 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@Stapleton42 Жыл бұрын

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.

@etravix 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@Stapleton42 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you’re here dude! Make sure you’re subbed to see the 632 go in the suburban

@bobbobby1846 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Blueprint for letting us have a tour of the "crate engine".

@kbracing96 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@WhyNot6243 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@TheJeffcurran 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@Rye9998 3 жыл бұрын

I wanna see the employee parking lot!!

@Matty.Hill_87 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah right, I bet they've got some monsters out there

@kushkiller7108 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely

@JustMike2791 3 жыл бұрын

I'd be surprised if the employees averaged more than $13 an hr.

@jameson6930 3 жыл бұрын

@@noname-jr1vo probably a lot of donuts and burnouts.

@ernestorodriguez8228 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@ericginpa 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@davidroberts2404 3 жыл бұрын

Engine not motor

@tl4633 3 жыл бұрын

That is truly amazing. I love the engineering processes that were created in house. Great Job!

@raytheguyinthechair2791 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@schylersmith1484 3 жыл бұрын

You know a company is confident in their process and product when they give you a complete factory tour of how they build engines.

@zelly1327 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 598 big block from blueprint I’m in the break in process and the employees have been very helpful!!!!!

@CarguyEd5150 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@Stapleton42 2 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

@jiggidyjam 2 жыл бұрын

A great plant manager (like this guy) should know how to do every job he controls

@simon199731 3 жыл бұрын

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

@forwarddrive4066 3 жыл бұрын

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

@kenhurley4441 3 жыл бұрын

2 great companies in NE. Hornady and Blueprint Engines. I get a bang out of both of them!

@jamesalexander7540 3 жыл бұрын

Rim shot

@leemiller7263 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@GT71XY Жыл бұрын

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.

@1mattbutch 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@Stapleton42 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear 💪🏻

@Misterfairweather 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@waynebeaver4096 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@johnbraun61 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@Stapleton42 2 жыл бұрын

hahaha yes

@ianburit3705 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@Stapleton42 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude that’s awesome

@felixcat9318 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@Stapleton42 Жыл бұрын

We hope you’ve enjoyed the channel!

@joshwilliams9248 3 жыл бұрын

Can you imagine how many engines they must sell for this to be a profitable business. Their engines must be everywhere.

@phillhuddleston9445 3 жыл бұрын

Or their prices are in the high side.

@TeslaBoy123 3 жыл бұрын

Isn't a easy bussines required a lot work to complete a single engine

@dartdude4085 3 жыл бұрын

@@phillhuddleston9445 there prices are pretty good

@stijnvandamme76 3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@timeatak5248 3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@howardvanbenthuysen6997 3 жыл бұрын

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

@Stapleton42 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@joshuagibson2520 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@ironhorse127 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@Stapleton42 3 жыл бұрын

heck yeah make it happen

@Stapleton42 Жыл бұрын

Did you get one?

@charlessutter7809 3 жыл бұрын

Great work Blue Print Engines. It’s Nice to see someone is still making things in America!

@jamieschinkai1267 3 жыл бұрын

You can hear the engines being dyno'd from the raw block machining area. Its enough to bring tears to my eyes.

@bend3rbot 3 жыл бұрын

Gotta love the 'field of dreams' reference to the stock floor of blocks still in process

@brianl8983 3 жыл бұрын

I can’t get over how many blocks they have in one place

@davidroberts2404 3 жыл бұрын

We had no telling how many at grooms years ago before it got bought out by an asshole and run into the ground

@Stapleton42 Жыл бұрын

They have even more now. They have their own SBF block and LS incoming too

@denniss5512 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@CEMENTHE4D 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@forzacashdays1282 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@Stapleton42 Жыл бұрын

@@forzacashdays1282 We were filming a video. He kept it flowing without skipping a beat

@UncleJoe1231 3 жыл бұрын

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!!!

@AllAmericanBeaner68 3 жыл бұрын

This is so cool to see, I love seeing how this American iron is still made.

@moparproud3978 3 жыл бұрын

Son of a.....hell of a walk through. I’d be geeking so bad, even without a Chrysler one in sight. Very cool

@bigblocklawyer 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@nuclearbum9858 2 жыл бұрын

i want some muscle for my 93 burban ...this is surely working on me

@Stapleton42 2 жыл бұрын

thats fantastic!

@bigblocklawyer 2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@nuclearbum9858 2 жыл бұрын

I ordered the 383 installed and running

@tmonster1498 3 жыл бұрын

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

@RobertMagaro 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad to see the old school small block cheby is still in use today with everyone going LS & EFI..

@MoeJae86 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@rodneypettit3023 3 жыл бұрын

A dream job, anyone step would love to do it all

@markfryer9880 2 жыл бұрын

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".

@jimciancio9005 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@tyharrell1658 6 ай бұрын

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!!

@Stapleton42 6 ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more! That is awesome

@anthonybonnelle786 3 жыл бұрын

This channel is more than racing its educational there carpentry there's electrical this channel is going to prosper love the content

@Stapleton42 3 жыл бұрын

You’ve basically just laid out my entire MO. Since day one I’ve wanted this to be a productive venture that provides value.

@anthonybonnelle786 3 жыл бұрын

@@Stapleton42 it does keep it up

@craig28c 3 жыл бұрын

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 KZfaq link to the guys at work to watch this...well worth watching....Craig

@pedrotalavera3541 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@dalemccary6526 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@Stapleton42 Жыл бұрын

How’s your build going Dale?

@dalemccary6526 Жыл бұрын

Going good. Engine is in and paint and bodywork is completed. Working on wiring harness and interior. Hopefully on the road by January.

@johnhershey4010 3 жыл бұрын

I give yell guys a Big RESPECT for building Engines Good job at it.

@billbaggins9961 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@Stapleton42 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude! These guys definitely put in the work. I have so much respect for them

@edwardbyard6540 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@leemorgan6810 3 жыл бұрын

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 !

@TheMazdamn 2 жыл бұрын

Id love to personally watch my 427 being made...this is jam-packed with info and visual goodness!

@TheMazdamn 2 жыл бұрын

Called today...wont be able to build a 427 until september. Looks like im scrapping my truck.

@CorydonDude 3 жыл бұрын

I work in a place that does heavy stamping and welding, I love seeing how so many different shops can look so much alike

@Stapleton42 Жыл бұрын

I totally agree! That’s the coolest part about doing videos like these. Seeing the job flow and layout of things

@ThePete2432 3 жыл бұрын

Blueprint took great care of me, I’ll be a customer for life

@Stapleton42 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome people. Being there is a great time

@samrodian919 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@bretloy4565 Жыл бұрын

First things first. To me it sounded like y'all were walking into the foundry for 'Terminator'. The hydraulics, the pneumatics, compressors, engines, jacks, drills, honing squeals, clinking and clanking. I thought Ninja better look out for the Terminator. That was an incredible tour!! What a great operation. That owner, floor manager, supervisor was a great guy with a lot of good knowledge. I am going to go back and watch it again, a few times!!

@Stapleton42 Жыл бұрын

Thanks man!!

@gregsimon9061 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@Stapleton42 3 жыл бұрын

Anytime brother 🤟🏻

@jonathanlawson4667 3 жыл бұрын

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

@xbgtfella 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@roberttyndall7430 3 жыл бұрын

I worked at a cylinder head shop where we refurbished used cylinder heads. I was the welder for over 15 years. I miss it, but it became cheaper to buy new castings.

@aday1637 3 жыл бұрын

Had a buddy...gone now for some years...who had a Blue Print engine in his Ford pickup with a stick on the floor. I borrowed it a few times and it was one sweet machine. The truck itself was nothing special..dull paint, etc...but that power train was awesome. Always wondered how/what Blue Print was about...thanks for this video.

@chace5249 3 жыл бұрын

Geekin out Reminds me of the show how it's made.

@Matty.Hill_87 3 жыл бұрын

I loved that show, the amount of random shit I learned from them is ridiculous 😂

@1982MCI 3 жыл бұрын

@@Matty.Hill_87 except they only show less than 1/4 of what it takes to actually make something on that show and I don’t think that’s honest at all

@docholiday1034 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@johnsm007 Жыл бұрын

Love the fact every engine gets fired up on the dyno, way to raise the bar in engine building !

@Stapleton42 Жыл бұрын

It’s awesome 😂

@grahamwalker9193 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@terrymjinks 3 жыл бұрын

One of your best videos yet. And yes, I watched until the end.

@Stapleton42 3 жыл бұрын

🤟🏻🤟🏻

@edwardsadler6003 3 жыл бұрын

People that complain about cost needs to see that this takes alot space, machinery, maintaining equipment, employees, and that is just the start, BPE has come along way and you can tell they care about there employees. Happy and well cared for people will produce a better quality product. Love the video and it takes alot to get my attention for more than a couple of minutes and I watched the whole thing. Thanks and keep up the good work guys!

@dennisfromiowa5063 Жыл бұрын

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.

@Stapleton42 Жыл бұрын

awesome!!

@SgtMantis 3 жыл бұрын

High quality American manufacturing is a dying art.

@se7845 3 жыл бұрын

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!!

@bluespig1 3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@slimshady5342 3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@kgthegreatone943 3 жыл бұрын

I want to work there

@joejones9944 3 жыл бұрын

@@kgthegreatone943 Lol, me too. I would definitely have to build me good engine

@georgeloyie7456 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@Stapleton42 3 жыл бұрын

For real! You can apply on their website lol

@SIMMONSx22xPOINTx0H 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@Stapleton42 3 жыл бұрын

Noted

@Cecil_X 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@garylovelace711 2 жыл бұрын

I worked building engines for ford motor company, brookpark plant really enjoyed watching this video, 👍 retired in2008 started in 1977 may 17. Brought back fond memories.

@robertheinkel6225 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting process. Love the ring installation process. I have done rings manually, and always are concerned about breakage.

@alanphillips4431 3 жыл бұрын

The last engine I dynoed was 1.1 GW but wasn’t nearly as exciting as that big block. Usually the most innovative engineering takes place on bar napkins. I miss those days.

@stevekinsinger3649 3 жыл бұрын

WELP I JUST ORDER A BLUE PRINT MOTOR BECAUSE OF OF THIS VIDEO ITS WAS THE BEST THANKS

@desertloper5744 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@thedaredevil1907 3 жыл бұрын

A company going above and beyond in the youtube comment ...tip of the hat to yall at Blueprint american made american proud

@robertcounts5300 Жыл бұрын

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! 😎

@andrewgarcia1250 3 жыл бұрын

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

@Stapleton42 Жыл бұрын

Definitely. I’d work there 😂

@BariLopesh 3 жыл бұрын

I guess something else got "straight piped" in the newell... Top vid man, learned a lot 🙏🏻

@Stapleton42 3 жыл бұрын

Damn 😂

@buick455muscle 3 жыл бұрын

Why you think he had to fix that washer knob and wrap the top of the Newell...

@banginracing 3 жыл бұрын

LOL

@xlooneyx_ 3 жыл бұрын

love the tour. being in manufacturing for some years now and I never get tired of seeing how different things are made. also that engine needs to go in the white burban...or anther project you have coming up?

@tapeweight Жыл бұрын

I just got a 68 chevelle 383 roller blue print. You have eased my mind . Thanks 😊

@Stapleton42 Жыл бұрын

You’ll love it man!

@unclecowboy2003 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent to see American manufacturing and see these out in hot rods and other vehicles making some impressive power not braking the bank

@patrickr2686 3 жыл бұрын

The ol small block 350 is very much still alive after watching this video

@TR99FRC 3 жыл бұрын

That’s an awesome plant manager. Knows all his people by name.

@forwarddrive4066 3 жыл бұрын

And nicknames 👍 like a family there

@davidkalicharan1315 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@Stapleton42 Жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more!