BluePrint Engines Announces 2026 SEMA Show Highlights Headlined by CAL Automotive Creations' Custom 1955 Chevy Bel Air Debut
BluePrint Engines to showcase new performance engines and powertrain packages, a custom 16-cylinder, 854 cubic-inch, 1,250-horsepower, 14-liter engine, an exclusive influencer recharge station and in-booth tattoos at the 2026 SEMA Show
BluePrint Engines has partnered with CAL Automotive Creations of Bennington, Nebraska, to debut a fully custom-built 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air in the BluePrint Engines booth (#23243, Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center) at 12:30 p.m. PST on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
Built by Andy Leach and CAL Automotive Creations, the one-of-a-kind Tri-Five is powered by a BluePrint Engines 598 c.i. Big Block GM Compatible paired with a Bowler 4L80E transmission and rides on an Art Morrison chassis. Every detail of the Bel Air has been extensively reworked, including reshaped quarter panels and custom nickel-plated billet components crafted by CAL Machine. CAL Automotive executed the bodywork and custom-color paint in-house, while the refined interior was a collaboration between CAL Automotive and Santana Interior Design. Completing the build is a set of one-off wheels by Leading Edge Machine.
Fuller Moto debuts a 16-cylinder, 854 cubic inch, 1,250 horsepower, 14 liter engine: Bryan Fuller of Fuller Moto created the 1,250-horsepower, 16-cylinder engine by pairing two BluePrint Engines 427 LS engines to power his Hot Wheels-inspired, 19-foot Cadillac Fleetwood. The ambitious project came together during a five-day builder challenge, bringing industry-leading metal shapers and fabricators together to transform the Fleetwood. At its heart is the one-of-a-kind powerplant, featuring custom-fabricated, 3D-printed and billet components engineered to mate the two LS engines into a single 854-cubic-inch package.
Content creators will have access to an Influencer Recharging Station powered by BluePrint Engines, a dedicated hardware charging station with refreshments, providing a convenient workspace to recharge devices, upload content, and stay connected throughout the event.
On Friday, Nov. 6, acclaimed Las Vegas tattoo artist Lacey McClellan of Hart & Huntington Tattoo Co. will join BluePrint Engines for a special live tattoo activation in the company's SEMA booth, tattooing attendees live with a selection of exclusive BluePrint Engines-inspired flash designs.
New products on display include the BluePrint GM LS 427 c.i. ZF-8 Speed Automatic Transmission Combo, BluePrint Motorsports GM SBC, BBC and LS Power Adder Short/Long Blocks, and BluePrint GM and Ford compatible Bare Blocks.
About BluePrint Engines
Founded in a modest garage in central Nebraska, BluePrint Engines has evolved into a global leader, igniting nearly half a million engines for satisfied customers worldwide. With over four decades of dedication, founder Norris Marshall crafted engines for a diverse clientele, from local enthusiasts to competitive racers. Today, operating from a state-of-the-art 210,000-square-foot facility, BluePrint Engines delivers custom crate engines tailored to every horsepower enthusiast's desires. With meticulous engineering and rigorous testing, it has become the premier source for GM, Ford and Chrysler-compatible engines.
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