BluePrint Engines Base-Dressed 500 HP F.I. GM 400 Small-Block Crate Engine
Highlights
- Great for Muscle Car Restomods
- Perfect for Weekend Track Use
- Ample Top-End Power
- 10.3:1 Compression Ratio
BluePrint Engines Base-Dressed 500-Horsepower Fuel-Injected GM 400 C.I. Small-Block Crate Engine.
Put serious power behind your build with the help of BluePrint Engines! Their GM 400 small-block crate engine is a fine fit for classic vehicles looking for modern performance. Forged internals support a 10.3:1 compression ratio for dependable strength. The block is also drilled and tapped for clutch linkage for accessible manual transmission swaps.
Features and Benefits:
- High-strength, cast iron engine block with 4.125” bore
- Operates at 500 horsepower and 510 ft.-lbs. torque
- 10.3:1 compression ratio for stronger throttle response and crisp performance
- 4-bolt main offers stronger bottom end for high-HP applications
- 1-piece rear main seal ensures stronger, leak-free security
- Block is drilled and tapped for clutch linkage
- Uses Holley Sniper 2 electronic fuel injection (EFI) system
- Built-in BluePrint Engines performance cylinder heads made of aluminum
- Dual-plane, satin aluminum-finished intake manifold
- Forged crankshaft with 3.750" stroke and 5.700" rods with 150,000 PSI bolts
- Forged pistons for incredible strength and impact resistance
- Rotating assembly: internally balanced front, externally balanced rear
- Hydraulic roller cam. for lower maintenance and better strength than flat tappet cam.
- Ignition timing: 10-16 degrees initial, 32-34 degrees total at 3500 RPM
- Includes mechanical fuel pump provision and passenger-side dipstick
- Backed by BluePrint Engines' 30-month/50,000-mile warranty
Also Includes:
- Valve covers
- Oil pan
- Timing cover
- Ready Run HEI distributor
Cylinder Head Specifications:
- 64cc chambers
- 2.08" intake / 1.60" exhaust valves
- 220cc intake / 67cc exhaust runners
Camshaft Specifications:
- .555” intake / .576” exhaust lift
- 236 degrees intake / 242 degrees exhaust duration
- @ .050-110 degrees lobe separation
Additional Notes:
- Not designed for EGR use.
- The cylinder heads feature a .500" raised exhaust port vs OEM casting. Please verify header and exhaust clearance prior to installation.
California Residents: Proposition 65 Warning
Related Categories: Engine, Restomod, Crate Engines
Only for use on pre-pollution controlled vehicles: This product can be used on vehicles that were manufactured before emissions control regulations were imposed. Pre-pollution vehicles are defined as:
- 1965 and older U.S. manufactured California certified vehicles
- 1967 and older U.S. manufactured federally certified vehicles
truck_freight_free_product Vehicle Fitment
This product will fit the following Camaro years:
- 1967,
- 1968,
- 1969,
- 1970,
- 1971,
- 1972,
- 1973,
This product will fit the following Chevelle years:
- 1964,
- 1965,
- 1966,
- 1967,
- 1968,
- 1969,
- 1970,
- 1971,
- 1972,
This product will fit the following El Camino years:
- 1964,
- 1965,
- 1966,
- 1967,
- 1968,
- 1969,
- 1970,
- 1971,
- 1972,
