HP & Torque: 491 HP / 509 FT. LBS

Cylinder Heads: BluePrint Engines Aluminum Cylinder Heads

Compression Ratio: 10.4:1

Camshaft: Hydraulic Roller Cam - .544 Intake / .555 Exhaust Lift and 230 Intake / 236 Exhaust Duration @ .050 - 110° LSA

Pistons: Forged

Crankshaft: Steel Crank - 3.875" Stroke and 6.000" Rods



DETAILED INFORMATION

Description:

  • HP & Torque: 491 HP / 509 FT LBS
  • Compression Ratio: 10.4:1
  • Aluminum Heads
  • Hydraulic Roller Cam
  • Forged Crank
  • Forged Pistons

Block:

  • NEW BluePrint Cast Iron Block
  • Manufactured and Machined in the USA!
  • Align honed main bearing bore
  • Cylinders honed on computer-controlled machine to within .0002 straightness and roundness
  • Cylinders are sonic tested for thickness
  • 4-Bolt Main
  • 4.000" Bore
  • 1-Piece Rear Main Seal
  • Mech fuel pump provision: Yes
  • Passenger Side Dipstick
  • Drilled and tapped for clutch linkage

Rotating Assembly:

  • New BluePrint Forged Crankshaft
  • 3.875 " Stroke
  • Forged I-beam 6.000" connecting rods
  • Forged Pistons
  • Internal Front/ External Rear

Cylinder Heads:

  • BluePrint Aluminum Cylinder Heads - HP8103
  • 64cc chamber
  • 2.08" intake/1.60" exhaust valves
  • 220cc intake/67cc exhaust runners

Cam Specs:

  • Cam Type: Roller
  • .544 Intake .555 Exhaust
  • 230 Intake / 236 Exhaust duration
  • @ .050, 110 ° lobe separation angle

Ignition Timing:

  • 34 degrees total at 3500 RPM

Also includes:

  • New valve covers, oil pan and timing cover
  • Aluminum Intake Manifold
  • HEI distributor
    850 cfm Carburetor 

Notes: 

  • Not for use in pollution-controlled vehicles.
  • The Aftermarket intake manifold installed on this engine may not be compatible with OEM accessory brackets that use intake mounted bosses.
  • This engine features a true 4-inch bore, which mathematically yields 389 CID with a 3.875-inch stroke.
  • 93 octane or higher is recommended for this engine.
  • The performance aluminum cylinder heads on this engine feature a .500 raised port vs OEM.


Engine Accessory Specifications

Your BluePrint engine was dyno tested with the parts and specifications listed below.  If you prefer to install a different part, your engine may not produce the horsepower recorded on your dyno sheet.

Part Number: BP3961CTC

Fuel Delivery Type: Carbureted, 850cfm, manual choke

Spark Plug: BPP7938 NGK 7938 BKR5E (.750 inch reach, 14mm thread, 5/8 hex, plug)

Spark Plug Gap: .035"

Harmonic Balancer: BPP350 - Non Weighted, 8" diameter

Flexplate/Flywheel: Late 350 Weighted

Stall Converter: 2000-2400 rpm

Intake Manifold: Dual plane, satin aluminum

Fuel Recommendation: 93 Octane or Higher

Timing (Initial/Total Advance): Initial timing - 10-16° and Total timing 32-34°

Firing Order: 1,8,4,3,6,5,7,2

Total Oil capacity with production oil pan, and Correct BPP51061 Filter : 5 quart