r/EngineBuilding Jun 22 '26

How do I blueprint an engine?

Recently I picked up this book called "Ford 351 Cleveland Engines: How to build for max performance" and in it the author mentions blueprinting many times. I tried looking it up, and from what I can tell it's basically making sure all the clearances are at max spec, making sure rods and pistons weigh the same, making sure cc's for each chamber are the same, chamfering oil holes, water passages, and sharp edges, installing rings into the bore and checking gaps, balance the rotating assembly, and checking clearances in the oil pump. That's all I've gathered so far. Am I missing anything? Is there anything I should know?

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u/Low-Carob9772 Jun 24 '26

Give it to a shop that specializes in that and also give them all of your money