New crate engine is now a steam engine....bad problem...
Burning Brakes
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From: Leander Texas
Originally Posted by MsVetteMan
So where is the blueprint/marshall tie in? I haven't seen this. Is it mentioned on one their websites?
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[QUOTE=jclit]
Nowhere does Marshall(Blueprint) say "every" engine dynoed....unlike another engine builder mentioned in this thread that says on their web site:
"Every" engine dynoed and shipped with dyno results....that same builder states that an independent insurer guarantees engine...
Rich
Originally Posted by The_Dude
I do agree that the dyno advertising is wrong though.
Jim
Jim
"Every" engine dynoed and shipped with dyno results....that same builder states that an independent insurer guarantees engine...
Rich
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Melting Slicks
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From: Madison Ms
One thing everyone must understand here. Blueprint (whom I purchased the engine from) is owned by Marshall. From what I understand, they make all the performance engines. They actually have two different websites.
Another note: No one has said what Blueprint said about it's dyno's is illegal advertising. It's just plain and simply deceptive advertising at it's best.
Another note: No one has said what Blueprint said about it's dyno's is illegal advertising. It's just plain and simply deceptive advertising at it's best.
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From: Austin Texas
Originally Posted by DR.Jay
I don't know when I worked for NAPA if my memory serves me correctly they used a supplier that was not Marshall.
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From: Who says "Nothing is impossible" ? I've been doing nothing for years.
Originally Posted by rihwoods
Nowhere does Marshall(Blueprint) say "every" engine dynoed....unlike another engine builder mentioned in this thread that says on their web site:
Rich
Rich
"Edelbrock Performer TBI dual plane Custom programmed ECM specific for your application
Silver Seal chrome steel timing cover
Silver Seal chrome steel oil pan
Silver Seal chrome steel valve covers
Brass freeze plugs
Dyno tested – and shipped with results
Comes with 24 month / 24,000 mile warranty"
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Originally Posted by MotorHead
No, what do you expect when you read this under a pic and price of the motor you are buying :
"Edelbrock Performer TBI dual plane Custom programmed ECM specific for your application
Silver Seal chrome steel timing cover
Silver Seal chrome steel oil pan
Silver Seal chrome steel valve covers
Brass freeze plugs
Dyno tested – and shipped with results
Comes with 24 month / 24,000 mile warranty"
"Edelbrock Performer TBI dual plane Custom programmed ECM specific for your application
Silver Seal chrome steel timing cover
Silver Seal chrome steel oil pan
Silver Seal chrome steel valve covers
Brass freeze plugs
Dyno tested – and shipped with results
Comes with 24 month / 24,000 mile warranty"
Last edited by rihwoods; Mar 27, 2006 at 10:59 PM.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Madison Ms
Originally Posted by big_G
Engines Available
Blueprint engines is your best choice for driveable, reliable and fun powerplants. They offer both base models and turn-key premium crate engines for your project car. The engines are always balanced and dyno-tested, and most come with a 24 month or 24,000 mile nationwide warranty!
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From: Springhill Kansas
Well lets not jump on ms for buying a cheaper motor. I probably would have too. Hey its cheaper, and most of us don't drive our vettes "that" much, so if it made it 50k or so, then that'd probably be pretty good and last several years. More money for other parts of the vette. 
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Melting Slicks
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From: Madison Ms
This is from the actual motor I bought info. page:
A Ton Of Extras:
Professional Products dual plane satin finish intake manifold
9.5 to 1 compression
New chrome valve covers
Brass freeze plugs
Dyno tested – and shipped with results
Comes with 24 month / 24,000 mile warranty
A Ton Of Extras:
Professional Products dual plane satin finish intake manifold
9.5 to 1 compression
New chrome valve covers
Brass freeze plugs
Dyno tested – and shipped with results
Comes with 24 month / 24,000 mile warranty
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...wonder if lawyers are going to have to read every page of this. 
...hope the server doesn't crash...
BTW, thought it was time I make a post on this thread. This has to be a record of some sort...
...hope the server doesn't crash...
BTW, thought it was time I make a post on this thread. This has to be a record of some sort...
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Melting Slicks
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From: Madison Ms
Dayum........turtle freight? Just checked the tracking number......
Pro Number: I692864991
Web Pro #:
Pro #:
Pickup Date: 03/23/06
Origin: CANTON, MS
Destination: KEARNEY, NE
Pieces: 1
Weight: 535
Status: IN ROUTE TO KANSAS CITY, MO ESTIMATED DELIVERY DATE 03/29/06
Last edited by MsVetteMan; Mar 28, 2006 at 10:34 AM.
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From: Duvall, WA
Originally Posted by MsVetteMan
Dayum........turtle freight? Just checked the tracking number......
Status: IN ROUTE TO KANSAS CITY, MO ESTIMATED DELIVERY DATE 03/29/06
Burning Brakes
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From: Leander Texas
I did some research and found out that I was correct. NAPA's reman engines prior to '2000 were supplied buy a company called Bonded Motors Inc. based out of California. The company left the market in 2000.
http://www.findarticles.com/p/articl...15/ai_82333702
http://www.findarticles.com/p/articl...15/ai_82333702
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From: Springhill Kansas
Originally Posted by grayhook
I hate to say it, but with there 
deceptive advertising, my guess is...MVM gets screwed..... 
But i sure hope not!!
I hope to see your vette smoke'n tires real soon!
Maybe we can see if that mail order motor can keep up with my little home built one 
deceptive advertising, my guess is...MVM gets screwed..... But i sure hope not!! I hope to see your vette smoke'n tires real soon!
Maybe we can see if that mail order motor can keep up with my little home built one
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Melting Slicks
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From: Madison Ms
Originally Posted by grayhook
Maybe we can see if that mail order motor can keep up with my little home built one
(at the track of course).
.........
If I get the 383, (I'm not expecting anything), you're in trouble!!
at his point, I'm just ready to Hey, don't forget the crawfish boil, April 8th, a week from this Saturday. And all vettsters around the area are invited!! I would like to see some of your cars!! Maybe we can have a burnout contest on the private roads!! Brett?