BDoc

http://blueprintengines.com/index.ph...-base-bp3961ct

I have shopped and researched for the past two weeks and finally settled on blueprint, due primarily to their activity on this forum, and recommendations from previous purchasers. I also called them and was given very good customer service when asking questions. The only negative thing I encountered was sending them an email through their "contact us"... to which I received no reply. I'm hoping that was just a fluke or technical issue!

I'm on pins and needles waiting for this (by far) best-christmas-present-of-my-life. I will let everyone know how it goes!!

BDoc

Also, FYI, if you order through JEGS rather than through blueprint, the shipping is $100 cheaper. I called blueprint and gave them the opportunity to match it, assuming they'd make more if I purchased direct, but they were not able to. Just a tip for anyone else that decides to use them!

Zoomin

Congrats!

That should provide a healthy dose of G force.

Taz-Master

Love the 396 ability to twist like a SB, And give the BB push you into the seat power!

Still my favorite BB of them all. You made a wise choice, enjoy it

Mick71

That should wake things up a bit.

30 months or 50,000 mi. warranty doesn't hurt, either.

MrJlr

$100 less ?

My shipping direct from BluePrint was FREE

BDoc

JimmyS5600

BDoc congrats,bet you will have a big smile on your face when
you nail it for the first time, Enjoy!

Jeff_Keryk

With a motor like that, don't hurt yourself...

MrJlr

BDoc, didn't mean to bum ya out about the free shipping I got.......maybe it was just a special I got at the time and didn't even know?!


Your engine is bad ***! Kinda makes me wish I sprang for the extra CID's !

My little 383 rocks.....that thing is gonna fly

Start a swap thread!!!

doorgunner

Congrats on the 396...you've gotten a power-house there!

My friend had a new Chevelle SS 396 off the showroom floor....When the automatic shifted into 2nd gear it would burn rubber for 100 feet......then "bark the tires" when it went into 3rd gear....

So.....you should have LOTS of fun.

c3_dk

Hi,

I hope you will be happy with your buy :- )
It sure is a lot of engine for the Money.


c3_dk

BDoc

Thanks all. My shipping got delayed because Jegs needed to call me back (at 4pm the next day) at my billing number for verification but I should still have it by the new year!

BDoc

So here is my shopping list. I could use some proof-checking on the carb, distributor, and flywheel choices if anyone can help chime in. I want to avoid making mistakes on any of this

Distributor
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/msd-8365/overview/

Intake (already own)
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/edl-7101

Carb
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/hl...70rd/overview/

Headers
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ho...1hkr/overview/

Flywheel
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/hay-10-630/overview/

Clutch
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ct...model/corvette

Drive shaft U-Joints
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mo...model/corvette

Intake Gasket
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/edl-7201/overview/

Harmonic Balancer
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/su...make/chevrolet

Radiator
(Automatic trans cooling for futureproofing, and electric fans)
http://www.dewitts.com/collections/c...num-radiator-1

Steeroids
http://cmc.speeddirect.com/customkit...3031-1-250&eq=

MrJlr

That's a heck of a good list

Couldn't view the Summit stuff on my tablet - "too many redirects"

You are going to add to that list a LOT as you go

This is gonna be a very worthwhile engine swap!

diehrd

toss those u-joints .. get solid with no grease fittings ..

MrJlr

And tires

BDoc

Thanks for the tips! Just out of curiosity why are the non-greaseable better? I had been told it was the other way around?

MrJlr

Non-Greasable are stronger because they don't have holes drilled in them for zerk fittings.

diehrd

There hollow to channel the grease to the caps , making them weaker .