Balance and Blueprint
01-23-2003, 03:55 PM
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Re: Balance and Blueprint (MiraiZ)
what process does this involve and what does it do?
Blueprinting involves machining all components of the engine to precise
specifications and clearances.Bearings, pistons, rings, are all chosen to be
as close as possible to each other in demension and then the block and other
parts are machined to give the proper clearances. Even the heads are
thoroughly gone over for equal chamber sizes, equal spring pressures, etc.
Balancing is accomplished by making all parts which move with the crankshaft
of equal weight. The pistons are equal to each other, the connecting rod pin
ends are made equal, the big ends are made equal,etc. The total weight of a
piston assembly, through some formulas, is used to make up weights along
with some figures for oil weight. The weights are then placed on the
crankshaft throws and the crankshaft is spun on a balancer. Weight is either
added (by way of heavy metal) or removed by drilling into the counterweight.
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01-23-2003, 04:32 PM
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Re: Balance and Blueprint (MiraiZ)
what process does this involve and what does it do?
found it!
Blueprinting involves machining all components of the engine to precise
specifications and clearances.Bearings, pistons, rings, are all chosen to be
as close as possible to each other in demension and then the block and other
parts are machined to give the proper clearances. Even the heads are
thoroughly gone over for equal chamber sizes, equal spring pressures, etc.
Balancing is accomplished by making all parts which move with the crankshaft
of equal weight. The pistons are equal to each other, the connecting rod pin
ends are made equal, the big ends are made equal,etc. The total weight of a
piston assembly, through some formulas, is used to make up weights along
with some figures for oil weight. The weights are then placed on the
crankshaft throws and the crankshaft is spun on a balancer. Weight is either
added (by way of heavy metal) or removed by drilling into the counterweight.
found it!
Blueprinting involves machining all components of the engine to precise
specifications and clearances.Bearings, pistons, rings, are all chosen to be
as close as possible to each other in demension and then the block and other
parts are machined to give the proper clearances. Even the heads are
thoroughly gone over for equal chamber sizes, equal spring pressures, etc.
Balancing is accomplished by making all parts which move with the crankshaft
of equal weight. The pistons are equal to each other, the connecting rod pin
ends are made equal, the big ends are made equal,etc. The total weight of a
piston assembly, through some formulas, is used to make up weights along
with some figures for oil weight. The weights are then placed on the
crankshaft throws and the crankshaft is spun on a balancer. Weight is either
added (by way of heavy metal) or removed by drilling into the counterweight.
01-23-2003, 07:06 PM
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Re: Balance and Blueprint (E Swift)
I'm completely rebuilding my block right now, and have the opportunity to balance and blueprint my block for a little bit more. Is it worth it?
... also, how much does everyone else think is a good deal for balance and blueprint of an engine?...
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01-23-2003, 07:32 PM
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Re: Balance and Blueprint (1.8T_EG)
I'm completely rebuilding my block right now, and have the opportunity to balance and blueprint my block for a little bit more. Is it worth it?
... how much is a little bit more?
... also, how much does everyone else think is a good deal for balance and blueprint of an engine?...
... how much is a little bit more?
... also, how much does everyone else think is a good deal for balance and blueprint of an engine?...
01-23-2003, 07:51 PM
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Re: Balance and Blueprint (MiraiZ)
maybe the hp isnt worth the money spent but it will increase the life of your motor. Its just a good idea to make sure everything is working well together before you put your motor back together. Your motor is only as strong as its weakest link.
01-23-2003, 07:57 PM
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Re: Balance and Blueprint (tzsir)
Sleeve your block first so you don't ruin it when you do go to sleeve it. 
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01-24-2003, 03:02 AM
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Re: Balance and Blueprint (Flamenco-T)
Sleeve your block first so you don't ruin it when you do go to sleeve it.
why? does all sleeving process runied a block? ignorant
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why? does all sleeving process runied a block?
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01-24-2003, 08:14 AM
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Re: Balance and Blueprint (Boosted97Lude)
I'm going to be paying $3000.
That includes:
Sleeving the block
ARP studs
Bearings
Labor and installing into the car
Motor mounts
Balance and Blueprint
Headgasket
That includes:
Sleeving the block
ARP studs
Bearings
Labor and installing into the car
Motor mounts
Balance and Blueprint
Headgasket
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