New crate engine is now a steam engine....bad problem...
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So they were featured on that show. Big effing deal. How many crappy products have you seen featured on those shows over the years? It's not like they only endorse products that they've tested. You pay the fee, they feature your product. I saw them feature one of these the other day: http://www.globalautoshop.com/perfor...ake/vortex.htm
Last edited by WhichVette?; Mar 24, 2006 at 09:15 PM.
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From: Lewes, Delaware
Holy smokes!!!! Over 900 posts. I read maybe 50 of them.... Wow. If I owned a business selling engines and saw one of my customers had this kind of attention to a problem, I would give that customer whatever engine he/she wanted and their choice of what shop they wanted to install it--- compliments of my business.... Whats 10 grand when i could loose 100 thousand or more. This company is dirt if they dont make good on this.... 
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From: Paint Hill NC
Originally Posted by 74 vert
In 2004 Blueprint Engines was featured on TWO GUYS GARAGE, with Sam and Dave installing a Blueprint crate engine into their project car.
Most of our buyers are spending a lot of time on their car. Spend a little more time looking for an engine, and you'll see the Blueprint difference!
Let's call Sam and Dave
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From: Cranston R.I.
Originally Posted by 74 vert
It appears they also supplly engines to NAPA?
If they supply engines to NAPA, I wonder what NAPA's incoming quality level is from Blueprint?
Not to get off subject, but check out the napa girl link.
If they supply engines to NAPA, I wonder what NAPA's incoming quality level is from Blueprint?
Not to get off subject, but check out the napa girl link.
Just my .04 , use to be .02 but with inflation I had to go up
Bill in RI
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Melting Slicks
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From: Madison Ms
hey guys......let's don't get to negative on them yet! So far they have acted very professional, and have been timely in phone calls and emails.
Didn't hear a word from them today after I sent the link to this string. Probably taking them that long to read the whole dang thing!!
I told the product manager to take it to is boss........think he did? He better have, or his **** is surely canned when this thread rocks to over a gizillion thread views if they try to toast me.
Hey OT......thanks for coming over!!
Didn't hear a word from them today after I sent the link to this string. Probably taking them that long to read the whole dang thing!!
I told the product manager to take it to is boss........think he did? He better have, or his **** is surely canned when this thread rocks to over a gizillion thread views if they try to toast me.
Hey OT......thanks for coming over!!
Drifting
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From: Lafayette Louisiana
Originally Posted by WhichVette?
So they were featured on that show. Big effing deal. How many crappy products have you seen featured on those shows over the years? It's not like they only endorse products that they've tested. You pay the fee, they feature your product. I saw them feature one of these the other day: http://www.globalautoshop.com/perfor...ake/vortex.htm
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From: Scottsdale Arizona
Originally Posted by MsVetteMan
hey guys......let's don't get to negative on them yet! So far they have acted very professional, and have been timely in phone calls and emails.
MS I'm with you and that's been my view all along (see my first post about 50 pages ago
).I think that to this point they've been reasonably professional. I think that having it checked independantly gives you leverage that I'm sure they're aware of. Beyond that, it only appears that they shipped you a defective engine. If they replace it or refund your money, they've probably done what they're obligated to (assumig that they pick up all shipping).
Having said that, I'd hope that they'd spring for at least a stroker upgrade. Better yet, I'd like to see you put a big block in your 81 to see if it would fit in mine.
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From: In Dreams There Is Truth Ohio
All the trouble you've been through? The time and effort to R&R the motor, the time your ride's been down, the reasonable compensation would be a replacement at no charge. If I were running this business and I supplied a defective motor, a replacement at no cost would be the settlement.
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Burning Brakes
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Hey OT......thanks for coming over!!
No problem, but it took 3 hours to read it and I've run out of beer.
I'm sure they'll do the right thing and supply you with a new engine. And I'll bet it's gone over with a fine toothed comb this time.
If not I'll be happy to post a link to this on the ImpalaSSforum,the NAISSO forum, and the 9C1 forum.
I'd post it on the V8Buick forum, but they don't do much with small block chevys.
PS, you might want to build your own engine in the future. It gives you a great deal of satisfaction when you get it installed and hit the key for the first time.
John C
No problem, but it took 3 hours to read it and I've run out of beer.
I'm sure they'll do the right thing and supply you with a new engine. And I'll bet it's gone over with a fine toothed comb this time.
If not I'll be happy to post a link to this on the ImpalaSSforum,the NAISSO forum, and the 9C1 forum.
I'd post it on the V8Buick forum, but they don't do much with small block chevys.
PS, you might want to build your own engine in the future. It gives you a great deal of satisfaction when you get it installed and hit the key for the first time.
John C
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Originally Posted by David Ey
So they lower compression? Or reduce explosive pressures? There is a pressure loss when gasses take a zig zag path? I would like to see a physics analysis of this. Is this from keith black and are they the only ones who do this? 
Here is another interpretation of their purpose:
http://www.hastingsmfg.com/Service%20Tips/piston.htm
Last edited by shafrs3; Mar 25, 2006 at 08:20 AM.
Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by MsVetteMan
A big block would probably make every bolt in my 25 year old car fall apart!! But........that is a awesome thought!! 
Last edited by shafrs3; Mar 25, 2006 at 08:21 AM.
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From: Scottsdale Arizona
Originally Posted by DaveL82
Every time I view this thread I keep thinking about the Peter Gabriel song Steam. Maybe we need a sound track.
Dave
Dave