![]() ![]() "The LS engine platform, as designed by GM, is already an excellent product. As no surprise, BluePrint's 427ci LS-series small-blocks are the product of years of intense R&D. Based on a brand new LS3 block and BluePrint's own proprietary cylinder head castings, these 427ci beasts kick out an impressive 625 hp. Recently, BluePrint ramped up its product line with the addition of the LS-series small-block. Once everything is validated, we can move on to the manufacturing process." Again, we can assemble these parts together, this time using plastic prototypes. From there, the parts are printed using our 3D printer. Our engineers can check clearances at that point before we go any further. Additionally, 3D animation allows us to see how the parts interact and fit together. This is critical when you design high-stress components like crankshafts, rods and pistons. Through computer animation, we can see how things will work together in a running engine. This allows them to actually install the 3D model of a part onto a 3D model of an engine. Our design engineers will first draw up new components as a 3D model. Next, we determine which off-the-shelf components are available that meet our design goals, and which components need to be designed from scratch. This enables us to determine what compression ratio, cam timing, and cylinder head airflow we need to meet our customers' needs for power and drivability. New engines are first designed using advanced computer simulation software. "When we design an engine from scratch, we analyze every last detail. All of our engineers are car nuts just like the people they're building engines for, so they know what customers expect," Chris Larson explains. "At BluePrint, we have a very strong engineering department. As such, BluePrint Engines goes to great lengths to thoroughly engineer each of its crate engine packages from the ground up. Whether the procedure at hand is machine work, engine assembly, or dyno tuning engine building is a highly specialized process, especially when those engines must appeal to a broad demographic with a broad range of preferences. ![]()
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