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  1. Johnny Mac

    Anyone Running Coil Near Plug setups?

    Would love some remote mount coil photos/ideas? I'm strongly considering going to a terminator x with coil near plug setup. Dual sync distributor with a dummy cap. I keep laying them various ways, and setting them on the valve covers, but not sure what I like.
  2. Johnny Mac

    Stop in and see BluePrint Engines at Carlisle 2025! First time attending! Show Specials :)

    Hello everyone, Not to pop up the 100th Carlisle post, but I did want to invite anyone attending to stop in an introduce yourself! I've sold many of you engines and would be great to put a face with a name. I'll have water in coolers, and some giveaway stickers / keychains / coozies, etc...
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    Sealing a (tar and chip) / chip and seal driveway? Tips?

    Hey all, there's tons of knowledgeable guys in here, and I have asked lots of non auto related questions over the years, so here goes! I have a huge driveway that's nearly a 10,000 square foot rectangle where my pole building and home garage come together. It was a thick limestone base for...
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    BluePrint Locking dipsticks, kickdown cables, and 727 flexplates.

    Not sure if anyone even knows we have these, but we offer some really nice locking dipsticks, 727 flexplates, and kickdown linkages and throttle cables. I run the dipstick on mine. It's really nice. We actually developed/own the tooling on it...
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    Weird 904 to 408 magnum starter interference issue. Dakota starter won't fit? 64 push button trans. is that the problem?

    Hey Friends, In short, have a customer going rounds with starter motors. he has a 64 A body. with a 904 push button. our magnum blocked 408. His shop is absolutely destroying him on labor to attempt to randomly install random starter after starter motor. he has the dakota starter in hand...
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    BLUEPRINT ENGINES LAUNCHES GEN III HEMI COMPATIBLE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND FUEL RAIL KIT. 2009+ Eagle / Apache. AND HELLCAT THROTTLE BODY!

    https://blueprintengines.com/products/kit-intake-manifold-and-fuel-rail-gen-iii-hemi-837252-equivalent GEN III HEMI COMPATIBLE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND FUEL RAIL KIT. 2009+ Eagle / Apache SKU: BPP837252 $549 BluePrint Engines HEMI compatible, Gen III Fabricated Intake is the premium swap intake...
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    Mopar Connection Magazine Visits BluePrint Engines to Cover the new 426 Gen III Hemi

    I though this article was pretty cool! wanted to share it with the forum, for those interested in some BluePrint Engines Plant, and engine photos! Gallery: In-House Developed Hemi-Compatible Engines from BluePrint Engines - Mopar Connection Magazine | A comprehensive daily resource for Mopar...
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    BluePrint Engines Gen III 426 Hemi crate engines now in full producion.

    There have been some great new articles recently on our new Gen III lineup. Everything from a longblock to a complete engine/trans/pulley kit package. Even A few product launch awards! https://blueprintengines.com/collections/all-engines?filter.p.m.custom.displacement=426+c.i...
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    [FOR SALE] 20-227-4 new comp cam 231/237 Hydraulic Flat Cam for Chrysler 273-360 XE275HL $250 with free freight

    hey all I have 8 or 9 of these on the shelf. we no longer use them in production. selling a little cheaper than retail price with free shipping. PM me your email address and I'll put you in touch with my parts guy! Located in Kearney Nebraska. but will ship free. Thanks. Xtreme Energy...
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    Little residential hvac help please. Newer unit leaks water once a year.

    Hey guys, to keep this short, unit is only 5 years old. And probably 3 times, maybe 4, to date since it was new. once a year it will burp a bunch of water onto the basement floor, as If the drain pan was clogged, or had a Crack. It's usually related to the first long run of a/c after winter...
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    Anyone have an overcharging alternator fry a battery?

    Hey all! Had an odd occurance today, and wanted to see if anyone one had any words of wisdom. Many of you know I have a 600hp+ smallblock, that I bracket race, and occasionally street drive on e85. Here's what happened today. Going Down the road, 1 mile into a maybe 7 mile drive, I start...
  12. Johnny Mac

    Recommendation for non wifi, recording security camera

    My father has about a 2400 foot driveway, and someone has made a game of throwing beer bottles in his driveway. Same brand every time, and always multiples. Clearly the same person every time. Bright yellow labels. Very rural area. Would love to find a security camera that was high...
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    Suggestions for new design Aluminum Mopar SB clean slate (kind of) cylinder heads

    All, Time for our mopar sb lineup to get some love. I'd like to ask the masses to chime in with suggestions / observations for a BluePrint Engines Mopar SB cylinder head. (with a catch of course) Here are some facts that are Non negotiable. Some of you won't love the "Limitations" ...
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    Lets talk about what you want to see in a Gen III aftermarket Block?

    Would love to hear what my resident hemi engine builders would like to see in an aftermarket, designed from scratch, gen III engine block? Splayed mains vs the 2/4 cross volts? Extended cylinder bores? Let's hear it! All ideas welcome.
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    Did LA water pumps ever get fine thread bolts from the factory?

    One of our friends in the business, caught a shipment of LA water pumps, with fine thread 5/16 - 24 fan / pulley bolts, vs 5/16 course. Was this ever a factory thing? OR just a shipment of mis tapped water pumps? I hadn't heard of it, but figured you guys would know!! Luckily they weren't...
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    Driver side starter vs passenger side starter on Hemi with TKX or T56. Anyone done Passenger?

    FABO Team, In introducing our new hemi packages, I've become aware that on the late model cars, the starter on manuals is predominantly on the passenger side. Obviously different than our old school mopars. Has anyone done one with a passenger side mount? My gut tells me to use the LA SB...
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    Psi rating for radient floor heat panel test???

    Well gents, you guys have helped me with everything from thermostat install to asphalt driveways, so here is today's conundrum. As many of you know, I built a pole building with radiant in floor pex heating. I pressure checked the " in floor" portion and it held 50 psi for months and months...
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    Teaser pics...426

    Pretty exciting things coming together
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    What Gen III Hemi dipstick tube are you running with a swap pan and headers??

    FABO Friends, Hoping someone can give me a PN or an application for a HARD TUBE and dipstick for a Gen III Hemi, VVT block, mid sump swap pan...with Headers, such as the one pictured below. I've ordered in probably a dozen aftermarket, and OE tubes, and they ALL hit the headers besides the...
  20. Johnny Mac

    Help me understand these "crash" videos?

    Here's one that breaks my heart, as it contains two of my bucket list cars, but I can't help but seek an explanation here. #1, no I don't condone street racing, but I have built and owned 500-800 hp street cars since I was 16, so I have my fair share of stupid decisions, and close calls, but...
  21. Johnny Mac

    Most cost effective source for residential wire and conduit?

    Anyone know of a source with a good price on 3/4 conduit, and 10/2 wire? I have to run about 500 feet underground to provide power to an internet antenna. (Yes I'm very remote) Is .80 cents a foot for conduit, and $1.20 a foot for 10/2 wire, really the covid pricing going rate? only thing...
  22. Johnny Mac

    Bullet style muffler recommendation (Quiet Please)...yup, getting older lol

    Looking for recommendations for my dart, for a small body, bullet type muffler that you actually noticed a difference in after install. I have 3.5 inch collectors, so ground clearance and real-estate are limited. Currently just have little "anti reversion" chambers bolted direct to the...
  23. Johnny Mac

    Any well drillers in here? Have a question about lowering a well cap

    We have been in our new construction home for about 3 years now. The well drilling left our well head and cap sticking literally 24 inches out of the ground. I called him back about lowering it, and he gave me a long story claiming it can't be done without pulling the motor, resetting the pump...
  24. Johnny Mac

    [SOLD] New Edelbrock LA SB 7576 airgap in box. with bolts and gaskets. $424.85

    These are out of stock everywhere, and we only do Magnum headed engines currently, so posting here to move one last LA airgap intake. New in box Edelbrock 7576 RPM AIRGAP intake, 8579 bolts, and actually have 2 sets of 7276 gaskets. First come first serve. approx 425, plus $12 shipping, and...
  25. Johnny Mac

    Steve Magnante at BluePrint Engines any Q and A??

    Steve Mags stopped by today. What a wealth of knowledge! Any questions for our in house celeb?? Here is a pic while shooting videos of our 408 Mopar Builder Series engine/trans packages. BPC4085 Engine Options465 HP, 494 ft-lbsStarting at $6,399.00Roller Ca Steve is super cool to work...
  26. Johnny Mac

    Blank canvas, steel sided 40x60 pole barn. Thoughts on insulating, electrical, heating???

    Hey all, long story short, I have been planning a 40x60x14 pole building for some time now. My builder called me with a surprise opening, and its nearly done. I am a busy guy, and haven't put much thought into "finishing" it with electrical, insulation, and heat. Opinions on the following...
  27. Johnny Mac

    [FOR SALE] Discounted NEW (Mallory Type) Billet Aluminum Distributors, $59, ,440,F302,F351,GM350/454

    Good Morning, I have 1 Each of the Below listed Distributors, which I have reduced the price on. They have a Billet Body, and resemble a Mallory unit (in my opinion) They come with a male cap, but a female is avail for purchase. ECONOMY BILLET READY TO RUN DISTRIBUTOR CAP & ROTOR KIT | FEMALE...
  28. Johnny Mac

    Aftermarket SB 727 Dust cover? anyone make them?

    Hello all, Is anyone aware of a cost effective 727, SB, converter dust cover? proving a little more difficult to find for our engine/trans packages. I know many leave them off, but i'd like to at least offer the option. Or anyone make one from a Flat piece of metal that they'd care to share...
  29. Johnny Mac

    New, fully assembled, BluePrint 408 with front pulleys and 727 package

    We are always looking for new and innovative ways to help customers, and the "one stop" shopping method has proven to be super popular. Unlike some other companies claiming to do the same, we ship these AS PICTURED. Meaning engine, front accessory drive, and trans/converter 100% assembled as...
  30. Johnny Mac

    2 speed wiper motor with universal switch question?

    would a universal switch like the below work with a mopar 2 speed wiper? I'm thinking no...because the Park position actually uses the low speed backwards...and it requires polarity to reverse? where this switch doesn't appear to do it? I have low and high working with this switch, but off...
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