I have a new engine being installed as I type. I'm having it done by a shop as I have more money then time, there's always a trade off.
I purchased this engine from Blueprint, and spec for spec, 1/2 the cost of it being built for you. I've seen both good and bad reviews, so I'm starting this post to let y'all know how this one goes. The warranty is great, the specs are decent.
I should be driving it this weekend.
It's going in my 1956 F-100. Fingers are crossed!

 

yes, good luck. I'Il be waiting to hear how it works out for you. Larry

 

sounds nice, whats the specs on your 302 stock or modified?

 

I have a Blueprint engine in my 53 Chevy Sport Coupe. So far, so good. I've had it in there for about a year now.

 

306CI Crate Engine Small Block Ford Style Longblock Aluminum Heads Roller Cam

Took my 1st ride in the '56 with the Blueprint engine, and I was wonderfully pleased. It's not a race truck by any stretch, but it outperforms the old tire 302 I had in there by a long shot. The shop I took it to adjusted the AOD transmission MUCH better than I had it. Below are the specs of the engine, and below that are the other things I've done (or had done) to the truck. Do I have too much into it? YES! Does it put a smile on my face every time I drive it? YES!
Now to drive it sensibly for 500 miles to break it in.
I bought the engine from Summit, after they matched the 10% off Blueprint was offering at Barrett Jackson, and I received Summit's free shipping Blueprint wasn't willing to do. The VERY early returns are I'm please with the engine.

370 HP / 350 FT LBS
9.5:1
BluePrint Performance Aluminum Heads (Part# HP9009)
Hypereutectic Pistons
Roller Cam
Cast Steel Crank
Part #: BP3060CT
*** NEW BLUEPRINT MOTOR W/ ALUMINUM HEADS – 370 HP*** HOLLEY SNIPER EFI KIT*** EDLEBROCK PERFORMANCE INTAKE*** FORDAOD TRANSMISSION (PROFESSIONALLY REBUILT)*** FLAMING RIVER TILT STEERING COLUMN*** FLAMING RIVER STEERING WHEEL*** HEIDTS MUSTANG II FRONT END SUSPENSION KIT*** RACK & PINION POWER STEERING*** POSIES SUPER SLIDE REAR LOWERING SPRINGS*** FRONT DISC BRAKES*** LOKAR SHIFTER W/ LED DISPLAYON FLOOR*** HOOD FLIP KIT*** TANKS INC UNDER BED FUEL TANK*** MAGNAFLOW XL MUFFLERS*** AM/FM/CD IN GLOVEBOX W/ BLUETOOTH/REMOTE/HANDS FREE*** 2 6” SPEAKERS & 2 6’ x 9” SPEAKERS*** 100 WATT AMP*** PYTHON ALARM W/ KEYLESS ENTRY*** NEW WIRING (RON FRANCIS)*** HALOGEN HEADLIGHTS*** GPS SPEEDOMETER*** WHITEWALLS W/ BABY MOONS AND BEAUTY RINGS

 

Wow, a lot of work into that baby! Got any pics?