What is blue print engine?
The blueprint is the original design specifications of an engine. Blueprinting is an exact science which involves modifying the engine to comply with its original manufacturers design tolerances and/or any newly developed specifications which increase the engines operational efficiency.
Is the Factory Five roadster street legal?
Factory Five products are expressly sold for custom car-building, racing and off-road use and are not intended to be used in conventional passenger or other legal highway applications.
Are Factory Five cars good?
As factory-built cars remain stable, used ones in some cases may become stable, and in other cases, appreciate. However, cars like the Factory Five cars usually continually depreciate until they level just above the price of a kit and qualify as lower-end kit builds.
How many hours does it take to build a factory five car?
about 600 hours
How long does it take to build the car? The average Factory Five GTM builder spends about 600 hours (estimated) to complete the project.
Are crate motors new?
All of the parts making up a new crate engine are entirely new, and the engine is built to the customer’s ideal expectations. Buying a new engine by the right builder is the best recommended solution, and is typically cheaper over the long run than every other engine option.
What engine does Factory Five use in their cars?
Factory Five uses BluePrint Engines in our cars. The crew at BluePrint Engines have designed several drop-in engine/transmission packages for Factory Five customers. If you have our Factory Five kit, BluePrint will sell you the running gear needed to finish your car.
Who makes factory five Mk4 roadsters?
Johnny from BluePrint Engines had the half-mobile Factory Five Mk4 Roadster with a brand-new crate engine/transmission package on display in the BPE at the 2017 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Power Automedia caught up with Factory Five President Dave Smith and Project Director Johnny McDevitt from BluePrint Engines to discuss the partnership.
What is Summit Racing’s Factory Five Roadster?
Built by Rick Sheley and the crew at SKJ Customs (St. George, Utah), the Summit Racing/Factory Five Mk4 Roadster is designed to show enthusiasts how easy it is to put together a killer replica car using a Factory Five kit and parts from Summit Racing’s vast inventory of parts and accessories.
Can I build my factory five with a blueprint engine?
Build Your Factory Five with a BluePrint Engine! Factory Five uses BluePrint Engines in our cars. The crew at BluePrint Engines have designed several drop-in engine/transmission packages for Factory Five customers. If you have our Factory Five kit, BluePrint will sell you the running gear needed to finish your car.