General questions regarding the Holly Sniper Kit
BluePrint Engines CTF Engines
Q: Is the Holley Sniper utilized by BluePrint engines on CTF engines the same one Holley is selling, with the same features?
A: Yes. The Sniper is unchanged from the way it comes delivered from Holley. Customers receive the handheld unit, and everything that would come in the box from Holley as a normal.
Q: Do the CTF engines come with a fuel pump?
A: No. Fuel injected engines on Blueprintengines.com do not include EFI fuel pumps.
Q: Do you sell an EFI rated fuel pump?
A: Yes, see link below
Q: On the CTF engines, are we utilizing the timing control feature.
A: NO! every engine that is being offered with the sniper is utilizing an HEI, or a ready to run distributor. The sniper can operate just fine in “fuel only” mode, and let the weights and springs in the distributor control timing, just as they would with a carb.
Q: Will you build me an engine with timing control?
A: Not at this time. “Fuel only” mode simplifies setup, function, and reduces troubleshooting for our customers.
Q: What do I do if I absolutely want timing control?
A: Although we do not offer our engines with timing control, we do NOT disable anything within the Sniper. The sniper is still capable of controlling timing if you purchase a compatible BluePrint distributor, and phasable rotor. We cannot swap out non-compatible distributors for compatible ones, but pro series distributors, are available through BluePrint Engines if you wish to make the conversion yourself. We recommend you have a working understanding of setting up the timing control functions on your own. We also feel the fuel only operation of the Sniper is fully adequate, but realize some customers may want to utilize it.
Another option is to buy one of our Dyno-tested “CT” long block engines, and purchase a Sniper From BluePrint with your CT. The parts to install your Sniper, and complete your engine, are all available through BluePrint Engines, Via the Parts tab on our website, or your sales rep.
Q: Do I need an Oxygen sensor?
A: YES! and it's included with the kits. It's 100% necessary for the engine to run properly.
Q: What do I need to know about Oxygen Sensor placement?
A: The sensor must be located 18 inches of more from the exit of the tail pipe. This ensures no back-feeding air is coming in the tail pipes, and disrupting the O2 sensor reading. We also recommend the sensor be 6-10 inches from the collector, so the sensor can read all cylinders on the exhaust bank.
Q: Do I need to install the Oxygen sensor before I start my engine, even just to test fire or move the car?
A: YES!!! The sensor is 100% necessary for the engine to run properly, even just to move the car, or to test-fire the engine. Dangling your O2 sensor in front of an open header, or any other configuration other than installing it into a bung, with the above requirements, will result in an extremely rich mixture, fouled plugs, and poor running, or no-start issues.