BluePrint Engines GM 454 Big-Block Crate Engine F.I. Deluxe Dressed 460 HP W/ Polished Pulley Kit
Highlights
- Stellar Cruiser/Daily Driver
- Good for Street Performance
- Makes Up to 15” of Vacuum
- 9.85:1 Compression Ratio
BluePrint Engines Deluxe-Dressed 460-Horsepower Fuel-Injected GM 454 C.I. Big-Block Crate Engine with a Polished Pulley Kit.
Skip the hassle of building from scratch with a BluePrint Engines assembly! Their GM 454 big-block crate engine (BP454CTFK) comes ready and built for smooth cruising. Great for restomods, it makes 18” of vacuum and is compatible with stock torque converters. It’s also outfitted with a pulley kit, adding everything you need with polished good looks.
Features and Benefits:
- High-strength, cast iron, standard-deck engine block with 4.250” bore
- Operates at 460 horsepower and 479 ft.-lbs. torque
- 9.85:1 compression ratio for better performance efficiency
- 4-bolt main offers stronger bottom end for high-HP applications
- 1-piece rear main seal ensures stronger, leak-free security
- Uses Holley Sniper 2 electronic fuel injection (EFI) system
- Built-in BluePrint Engines Muscle Series cylinder heads made of aluminum
- Dual-plane, satin aluminum-finished intake manifold
- Cast iron crankshaft with 4.000" stroke and 6.135" rods
- Connecting rods use OEM-type design and 150,000 PSI bolts
- Hypereutectic pistons for better strength and heat resistance
- Rotating assembly has 42.5-oz. external imbalance
- Hydraulic roller cam. for lower maintenance and better strength than flat tappet cam.
- Ignition timing: 10-16 degrees initial, 32-34 degrees total
- Includes mechanical fuel pump provision
- Backed by BluePrint Engines' 30-month/50,000-mile warranty
Also Includes:
- Pro billet Ready Run distributor
- Harmonic balancer
- Valve covers
- Oil pan
- Timing cover
- Front accessory drive with water pump, A/C compressor, alternator, and power steering pump
Cylinder Head Specifications:
- 119cc chambers
- 2.30" intake / 1.88" exhaust valves
- 316cc intake / 124cc exhaust runners
Camshaft Specifications:
- .501” intake / .510” exhaust lift
- 216 degrees intake / 228 degrees exhaust duration
- @ .050-112 degrees lobe separation
Additional Notes:
- The cylinder heads feature a .300" raised exhaust port vs OEM casting. Please verify header and exhaust clearance prior to installation.
- The front accessory drive on this engine fits many vehicles, however it is the customer’s responsibility to accurately measure and confirm fitment. Note that the drive has a low-profile design, but things such as power steering hoses, alternator wiring, and additional fittings/fabrication may be required on some vehicles.
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
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,












