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Old Jun 2, 2026 | 03:08 AM
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Hi, I came across a post but can't find it anymore about Blueprint engines oil pans hitting the c3 steering cylinder. Anybody that has installed a BP engine and came across this problem (I have a '75 with Power steering) ? I would like to know before installing my BP engine if I need to change to another oil pan.

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I just put a Blueprint BP350CT in my 82 with no issues with the oil pan touching anything. @Fly skids up! has the same engine in his 82.

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Yep, no issues.
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Put a blue print 383 in a 76 Vette. Pan hit the steering cylinder. Bent the pan slightly. Ugly. But it worked.
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Put a blue print 383 in a 76 Vette. Pan hit the steering cylinder. Bent the pan slightly. Ugly. But it worked.
Did you use the stock motor mounts or solid mounts ?
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Originally Posted by 4-vettes
Put a blue print 383 in a 76 Vette. Pan hit the steering cylinder. Bent the pan slightly. Ugly. But it worked.
I wonder if the 383 has a deeper pan to accommodate the 400 crank?

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I put a BP 400sb in my 1976 Vette, no clearance issues.
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