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Old Jan 14, 2003 | 06:27 PM
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Default what does the phrase "balance and blueprinting" mean?

sorry for the newbie queston, but i see balanced and blue printed block, ad i wonder what is that?
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Old Jan 14, 2003 | 06:33 PM
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Default Re: what does the phrase "balance and blueprinting" mean? (axion7606)

Basically, it means match weighing all the pistons, rods, and dynamically balancing the crank.
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Old Jan 14, 2003 | 06:36 PM
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ahh i se, and does increase hp pretty good? or uss slightly, for na applications.
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Old Jan 14, 2003 | 06:36 PM
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Default Re: what does the phrase "balance and blueprinting" mean? (axion7606)

Balance means exactly what it says done on the rotating assembly.

Blueprinting means to bring all the parts of the engine to equal specs with the other "same" portions of the engine. Like bearing journals, port matching, etc.... That kind of stuff.
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Old Jan 14, 2003 | 06:43 PM
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ahh i se, and does increase hp pretty good? or uss slightly, for na applications.
a little bit. but it also brings your red line up a little, and increases engine life, by making it easier on the bearings and what not.
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Old Jan 14, 2003 | 06:46 PM
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good info for me thanks!
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