SEMA 2022

[CabinCruiser]

Here are shots of a nice green one outside the south hall, JB Fabrication's familiar turbo-charged monster, a green one in the Precision moldings booth, a red one that I thought was a Maxlider build but might be a Velocity build instead, and a Gateway Bronco with a blown Coyote engine in the Eaton booth.

any more details of the build with the wrap-around ranger stripe? I happen to think that looks VERY good. Has anyone seen this build before? is that the precision molding one?

 

[toddz69]

any more details of the build with the wrap-around ranger stripe? I happen to think that looks VERY good. Has anyone seen this build before? is that the precision molding one?

It is the truck that was in the Precision Molding booth. I have a few more pics of it that I'll post tonight. I had not seen it before the show this year.

Todd Z.

 

[hsach]

. Always happy to help other people spend their $$!

Todd Z.

Quick question about the new 302 block. Does that Blueprint 306 display model fit into our stock broncos with that accessory system since it is being sold as a Bronco edition? I like the idea of a new engine instead of a bored out block, if it is available. I was looking at the 408, but a new block might sway me. They also sell a 4R70W package, hopefully with a new 302 block attached.

Thanks for bringing this back up Todd, I remember a post from you last year about these coming out. My preference has always been to go local with an engine builder, but things have definitely changed and I am having a hard time finding ANY machine shop that will build an engine. A package like this from Blueprint will help someone like me get over the hump of getting a solid drivetrain installed, just so I can get it back up and running.

ngsd, do you mind telling me what the lead time is on your new 302? Just wondering if they have a lot of these new blocks and can build engines now, or if there is a big backlog. I do plan on emailing/calling them about these new blocks and if they are going to do a 347 or get new blocks for 351/408 builds. Just thought I would ask since you talked to them at the show. Congrats on the new engine, can't wait to see what you put it in!

 

[ngsd]

Yes local was a real pain for me as well. I waited over a year for a builder to get one back to me and they really didn't care. Blueprint supplied me with the last 306 and there customer service was great. The thought of a new block is great but also concerned that the cast is strong as well so time will tell. Realistically, I will never see the mileage like an original anyways as these are all toys for me. The stated delivery time was February when ordered last week.

 

[toddz69]

Quick question about the new 302 block. Does that Blueprint 306 display model fit into our stock broncos with that accessory system since it is being sold as a Bronco edition? I like the idea of a new engine instead of a bored out block, if it is available. I was looking at the 408, but a new block might sway me. They also sell a 4R70W package, hopefully with a new 302 block attached.

Thanks for bringing this back up Todd, I remember a post from you last year about these coming out. My preference has always been to go local with an engine builder, but things have definitely changed and I am having a hard time finding ANY machine shop that will build an engine. A package like this from Blueprint will help someone like me get over the hump of getting a solid drivetrain installed, just so I can get it back up and running.

ngsd, do you mind telling me what the lead time is on your new 302? Just wondering if they have a lot of these new blocks and can build engines now, or if there is a big backlog. I do plan on emailing/calling them about these new blocks and if they are going to do a 347 or get new blocks for 351/408 builds. Just thought I would ask since you talked to them at the show. Congrats on the new engine, can't wait to see what you put it in!

I *think* that serpentine setup will fit in an EB but a quick call to Blueprint would confirm. They do sell the Bronco editions with 4R70Ws attached as well (with a D20 adapter on the output). The guy I chatted with briefly said they have blocks on-hand now (several hundred, I believe he said) and they're just starting to get them assembled - Nick's February date sounds about right. When I called a few months ago, they said 1Q23. My need for a new engine seems to have been delayed for awhile but Blueprint is still at the top of my list when the time comes.

Todd Z.