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Everything To Know About BluePrint Crate Engines

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BluePrint Engines was based in 1982 by Norris Marshall, who on the time was hand-building engines for his Nebraska neighbors and native racers. His firm now employs dozens of individuals and carries 270 engines and engine-transmission pairings for Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler company autos. BluePrint’s website doesn’t checklist any engines to be used in autos made outdoors the United States, though it has loads of LS collection engines, which will be swapped into vehicles of all types with the proper preparation. BluePrint is headquartered in Kearney, Nebraska, the place it maintains a 210,000-square-foot manufacturing and distribution facility.

Its most reasonably priced engine at $4,649 is a whole lengthy block 341-horsepower, 350-cubic-inch V8 to be used in Chevy autos, and its most costly catalog entry is an 872-horsepower supercharged 426-cubic-inch Hemi V8 for Chrysler autos paired with a General Motors 4L80E four-speed automated transmission. That setup sells for $38,399. Shipping prices range in line with measurement and weight, however think about at the least a couple of hundred {dollars} for full assemblies.

BluePrint balances and dyno exams each engine earlier than transport, and its 30-month, 50,000-mile guarantee on lengthy block engines applies whether or not you put in your engine your self or have an expert store do it. Short and naked blocks are lined by the identical 12-month elements guarantee as guide transmissions, and automated gearboxes get 30-month protection. Cylinder heads and marine engines have a one-year guarantee.

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Celebrating 50 years: BMW Group announces electrification of Plant Rosslyn, South Africa

  • South African plant will serve as a model for social, environmental, and economic sustainability
  • BMW Group invests 4.2 billion rand (over 200 million euros) in electrification of Plant Rosslyn
  • Nedeljković: “Starting from 2024, the next-generation BMW X3 will be produced in South Africa as a plug-in hybrid for global export.”
  • 1.5 million euros will be donated to UNICEF to support young people in South Africa

Rosslyn (South Africa). Fifty years ago, the BMW Group established its first foreign facility at Plant Rosslyn. Since then, it has become an integral part of the global production network. To commemorate its 50th anniversary, Milan Nedeljković, BMW AG Board Member for Production, has announced that Plant Rosslyn will be electrified. During an event in South Africa, he stated, “Starting from 2024, we will manufacture the BMW X3 as a plug-in hybrid in South Africa for global export. An investment of 4.2 billion rand (over 200 million euros) will prepare Plant Rosslyn for electromobility.” This investment will also include specialized training for over 300 employees at the plant.

The investment announcement aligns with the BMW Group’s global iFACTORY master plan, which focuses on advancing the development of efficient, digitalized, and resource-friendly production. Plant Rosslyn has already produced over 1.6 million vehicles and exported them to more than 40 countries worldwide, including 14 African nations. Throughout its history, the plant has manufactured various BMW models such as the BMW 1800 SA, BMW 2000 SA, BMW 5 Series, and BMW 7 Series. It has been producing the popular BMW X3 since 2018, marking a significant milestone in BMW’s globalization efforts. Currently, the BMW Group sells vehicles in more than 140 countries and operates manufacturing facilities in 15 locations.

Nedeljković, who is also the Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW South Africa, emphasized that the BMW Group’s impact in the country extends beyond car production: “In South Africa, we haven’t just established a plant that provides employment and contributes to the country’s industrialization; for the past 50 years, we have also demonstrated our commitment to social responsibility.” As part of this commitment, the BMW Group announced a donation of over 1.5 million euros to support a program run by UNICEF. Together with UNICEF, the BMW Group will promote the teaching of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) to thousands of children and young people in South Africa.

The BMW Group also places great importance on resource conservation. Since 2015, Plant Rosslyn has been using energy from a nearby biogas plant (Bio2Watt), significantly reducing its CO2 emissions. The plant also collaborates with various organizations to ensure that its waste is recycled and not disposed of. For instance, in partnership with Envirolite, Plant Rosslyn repurposes scrap polystyrene as a building material, resulting in the construction of more than 650 low-cost houses since the project’s inception two years ago.

Furthermore, South Africa plays a pivotal role as a market for BMW Group’s innovations. In addition to the plant, the company has opened offices in South Africa for its global IT hub, employing around 2,000 staff who provide global IT services. Due to the market’s unique characteristics, South Africa serves as an ideal location for piloting innovations. In 2020, the BMW Group conducted a pilot project for direct sales with trading partners in South Africa, gaining valuable experience and striving to offer the best premium customer experience in the industry.

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