Blueprint Engine to replace my 496

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Dec 28, 2023 | 06:12 PM

ddawson

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From: Lincoln, CA

Blueprint Engine to replace my 496

So with all the machine shops in my area taking a year or more to address my poor low milage 496 I decided to just go crate.

It arrived today and I got my 1st look. The pancake LS6 will swap over and I got a new Champ pan that I know fits. I'll get my Forged 496 to a machine shop to have it refreshed then sell it.

This is the BPE 502 Pro Series PS502CT

Dec 28, 2023 | 07:43 PM

leigh1322

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WOW!
Just WOW.

Dec 28, 2023 | 08:31 PM

C3 Stroker

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YES! The fun begins. It's a new day now!

Dec 28, 2023 | 09:57 PM

Arg0413

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Drooling over that dyno sheet! Gonna be a monster!!

Dec 29, 2023 | 07:16 AM

Jebbysan

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502's are great because they have that big bore....4.470...
We used to build a lot of 509's years ago because they would scream......stupid RPM......
That is a very nice dyno graph.....that will be a rip to drive.....be careful!!! LOL!

Jebby

Dec 29, 2023 | 07:48 AM

Capt. Shark

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Dec 29, 2023 | 09:37 AM

jimco84x

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Impressive. That is substantially more Horsepower and GOBS more midrange torque than they advertise for that engine. Beast!!

Dec 29, 2023 | 11:37 AM

PBF777

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So, I just wonder if "that" dyno-sheet is actually the results of "that" engine having been dynoed?

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Dec 29, 2023 | 12:17 PM

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Compression? what type of cam? Pump Gas 91?

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Dec 29, 2023 | 01:29 PM

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gkull

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Your just over the hill from me. What is the problem with the 496? I looked up you Blue Print motor cam. HR 248/254 112 is a real street cruiser.

Dec 29, 2023 | 01:50 PM

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leigh1322

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From: Marlton NJ

What happened to the 496?
I thought you were happy with the way it ran and didn't think it was that old?

Dec 29, 2023 | 02:47 PM

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ddawson

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From: Lincoln, CA

Changed the oil and a large blob of iron was on the oil plug. Dropped the pan and pulled on cap. It still runs great but a few people think there was an oil issue at some point. Considering all the hell I've been though after my wife dropped a shovel on the back deck. Body shop took 2,5 years to mostly complete the job. Pulled the car from them to find it has been sitting outside, fuel turned to jello, but they kept trying to start it before they returned it to me. Had to replace the tank, clean the lines are rebuild my brand new Quick Fuel.