Description
Muscle Car Swap LS and Hemi Universal Air Intake Kit – Professional Overview
The Muscle Car Swap LS and Hemi Universal Air Intake Kit is a complete air intake assembly developed for muscle car and performance engine swap applications. Manufactured by BluePrint Engines, the kit is designed around engines that use a front-facing throttle body.
Rather than purchasing the intake tube, filter, couplers, MAF provisions, and mounting hardware separately, this package brings the major intake components together in one application-oriented kit.
The system is intended for LS, Hemi, and other front throttle body-equipped swap engines, including applications such as PSLS427, PSLS376, and PS426-based engines.
BluePrint Engines has tested the intake with throttle bodies ranging from 80mm to 102mm, providing a broad range of compatibility for performance-oriented engine swaps.
The kit is also used with BluePrint Engines dyno calibration on specified BPPLS530 controller packages, helping maintain the intended relationship between the intake system and applicable engine-control configuration.
Compatibility and Engine Swap Applications
This intake kit is designed for applications where the engine uses a front-facing throttle body. Its universal design makes it suitable for a range of muscle car swap projects rather than being limited to one specific vehicle.
Compatible engine applications can include LS and Hemi swap engines, as well as other front-throttle-body configurations. The supplied information specifically identifies PSLS427, PSLS376, and PS426-based engines as examples.
The kit has been tested with 80mm–102mm throttle bodies, making it appropriate for a variety of performance engine configurations.
Because engine swaps differ significantly in engine-bay layout, radiator clearance, accessory positioning, throttle-body location, and vehicle packaging, some installation modification may be necessary.
Certain applications may require drilling an opening for the intake air temperature sensor, depending on the engine and vehicle configuration.
Construction and Intake System Components
The kit combines an aluminum intake tube with silicone couplers, a washable air filter, MAF provisions, clamps, and related hardware.
The intake tube has a 97.5mm inside diameter, providing the primary air passage between the filter assembly and throttle-body side of the intake system.
The included filter uses red, oilless cotton gauze and is washable, allowing it to be serviced rather than treated as a disposable paper filter.
A tube-to-filter adapter, three silicone couplers, and five stainless-steel hose clamps are included to support the intake assembly.
The kit also includes a silicone clean-air hose, vacuum cap, and MAF block-off plate with its gasket and hardware.
These components allow the intake to be configured around the requirements of a variety of engine-swap installations while retaining the major components needed for the air intake assembly.
MAF Sensor Integration and Engine Control Compatibility
Mass airflow sensor positioning can be particularly important on electronically controlled engine swaps. This kit is designed to provide an appropriate frequency and location for the mass airflow sensor used with GM controllers.
The intake system includes an MAF receptacle along with a MAF block-off plate, gasket, and hardware. This provides flexibility for applications where the MAF configuration differs from the specific installation.
BluePrint Engines notes that its dyno calibration is tuned with this intake kit installed on applicable BPPLS530 controller packages.
This makes the intake particularly relevant for builders using compatible BluePrint Engines controller packages and engine combinations.
Because swap configurations vary, the final MAF arrangement should correspond with the engine-management system being used.
Airflow Design and Installation Considerations
The intake uses a 97.5mm ID aluminum tube combined with a 6-inch inlet and the supplied filter and coupler system.
Its design is intended to provide a practical intake arrangement for front-throttle-body engine swaps while allowing the builder to adapt the system to the specific vehicle.
The universal nature of the kit is important. It allows the same basic intake package to be used across multiple engine and vehicle combinations, but it also means that installation dimensions can vary.
Depending on the application, custom installation or modification may be required. Builders should account for available clearance, throttle-body position, sensor placement, and surrounding engine-bay components before installation.
Some applications may also require drilling a hole for the intake air temperature sensor.
Why Choose This Universal Air Intake Kit?
A complete intake kit simplifies the process of sourcing individual intake components for a performance engine swap.
The package provides the major components required to build the intake system, including the aluminum intake tube, washable air filter, silicone couplers, stainless-steel clamps, MAF provisions, and hardware.
Its compatibility with 80mm–102mm throttle bodies gives it flexibility across different LS, Hemi, and other front-throttle-body configurations.
The kit’s relationship with BluePrint Engines controller calibration is another consideration for builders using compatible BluePrint engine and control packages.
For muscle car projects where the original factory intake system is no longer suitable after an engine swap, this type of universal intake assembly provides a purpose-built starting point.
Who This Intake Kit Is Best For
This kit is best suited to:
- LS engine swap builders
- Hemi engine swap projects
- Muscle car restoration and modernization projects
- Custom performance vehicle builders
- Builders using front-facing throttle body engines
- Applications using compatible BluePrint Engines controller packages
- Projects requiring a flexible universal intake configuration
It is particularly useful when the engine installation does not use the original factory air intake arrangement.
Because it is a universal swap-oriented product, buyers should be prepared for potential installation modifications based on the specific vehicle, engine, throttle body, sensor configuration, and available space.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Universal Air Intake Kit |
| Brand | BluePrint Engines |
| Application | Muscle Car Engine Swaps |
| Engine Compatibility | LS, Hemi and compatible front throttle body engines |
| Example Applications | PSLS427, PSLS376, PS426-based engines |
| Throttle Body Compatibility | 80mm–102mm |
| Intake Tube Material | Aluminum |
| Intake Tube Inside Diameter | 97.5mm |
| Filter Type | Oilless Cotton Gauze, Washable |
| Filter Height | 7 inches from base |
| Filter Inlet | 6 inches |
| Silicone Cap | 4.750 inches, black |
| Hose Clamps | 5 stainless-steel clamps |
| Couplers | 3 silicone couplers |
| MAF Provision | MAF receptacle included |
| MAF Block-Off | Plate, gasket and hardware included |
| Clean-Air Hose | Silicone |
| Vacuum Cap | Included |
| Tube-to-Filter Adapter | Included |
| Hardware | Included |
| Controller Calibration Reference | BPPLS530 controller packages |
| Installation | Custom modification may be required |
| IAT Sensor Modification | Some applications may require drilling |
| Intended Use | LS, Hemi and other front-throttle-body swaps |
What’s Included and Installation Support
The kit provides the primary components needed to assemble the intake system:
- Washable red oilless cotton-gauze filter
- Aluminum intake tube
- Tube-to-filter adapter
- Three silicone couplers
- Five stainless-steel hose clamps
- Silicone clean-air hose
- Vacuum cap
- MAF receptacle
- MAF block-off plate
- MAF block-off gasket
- Installation hardware
Because this is a universal engine-swap intake, installation requirements can vary considerably between vehicles.
Custom modification may be necessary to achieve the correct fit. Some applications may require an opening to be drilled for the intake air temperature sensor.
Frequently Asked Questions
What engines is this universal air intake kit designed for?
The kit is designed for LS, Hemi, and other engines with a front-facing throttle body. BluePrint Engines specifically identifies PSLS427, PSLS376, and PS426-based engines as example applications. The kit has been tested with throttle bodies ranging from 80mm to 102mm.
What size throttle bodies does the intake support?
The intake kit has been tested with 80mm to 102mm throttle bodies. This provides compatibility across a range of LS, Hemi, and other performance engine-swap configurations using a front-facing throttle body.
What is included with the BluePrint Engines intake kit?
The package includes a washable oilless cotton-gauze air filter, aluminum intake tube, MAF receptacle, MAF block-off plate and hardware, three silicone couplers, five stainless-steel clamps, silicone clean-air hose, vacuum cap, and tube-to-filter adapter.
Does this intake kit work with GM mass airflow controllers?
The kit is designed to provide the appropriate mass airflow sensor frequency and location for GM controllers. BluePrint Engines also states that its dyno calibration is tuned with this kit installed on applicable BPPLS530 controller packages.
Will this intake kit fit every LS or Hemi swap without modification?
Not necessarily. It is a universal engine-swap intake kit, so installation requirements can vary depending on the vehicle, engine-bay layout, throttle-body location, and sensor configuration. Custom installation or modification may be required.
Does the kit include an intake air temperature sensor provision?
The supplied information notes that some applications may require drilling a hole for the intake air temperature sensor. The exact requirement depends on the engine and installation configuration.
Is the included air filter washable?
Yes. The included filter is a washable, oilless cotton-gauze filter. This allows the filter to be serviced rather than treated as a conventional disposable intake filter.
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