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- Description
- Warranty
Overview:
If you’re ready to take your Ford small block to the next level, this block is the rock-solid foundation your build deserves. Engineered to support stroker combinations up to 460 cubic inches, it delivers the strength, stability, and precision machining today’s high-output Ford builds demand. Thick cylinder walls, reinforced casting, and smartly designed oiling pathways make it the ideal starting point for everything from a crisp street performer to a full-tilt track or autocross machine. Whether your vision is naturally aspirated punch or boosted aggression, this block gives your Ford project the durability and confidence to handle big power with classic Ford attitude.
Configuration:
- 351
Cylinder Bore (Rough):
- 4.114" to 4.116"
Cylinder Bore (Max):
- 4.165"
Cam Bearings:
- Durabond 351HP
Cam Bearing Bore ID:
- 2.2046"+/- .0005"
Camshaft Position:
- OEM
Cam Drive / Timing Set:
- OEM equivalent
Cam Retaining Plate:
- OEM
Cubic Inch (Max):
- 460
Cylinder Wall Thickness:
- .160" Nominal @ 4.165" Bore
Water Jacket Style:
- Siamese
Cylinder Skirt Length:
- 5.800" Nominal
Deck Height:
- 9.500" +.005" / -.000"
Deck Thickness:
- .600" Nominal
Freeze / Core Plugs:
- 1-5/8" x 10 BPE # 10110016
Head Bolt / Stud Threads:
- 1/2-13 UNC x 1.35 Deep
Lifter Bores:
- .8757" +/- .0005"
Lifter Retainer (If not using tie car lifters):
- OEM W/Roller Provisions
Main Bearing Bore (Line Honed):
- 2.9417"-2.9425" (Cleveland)
Main Bearing Caps:
- Billet Steel 4-Bolt Splayed
Main Cap Bolts:
- 1/2-13 Inner / 3/8-16 Splayed
Main Fastener Tensile Strength:
- 180,000 to 210,000 PSI
P1 Main Stud Kit P/N:
- TBD
ARP Main Stud Kit P/N:
- TBD
Material (Block):
- EN-GJL-250 Iron
Oil System:
- Priority Main
Oil Pump:
- OEM
Oil Filter:
- OEM
Oil Pan:
- OEM
Fuel Pump:
- OEM
Starter:
- OEM
Stroke (Max):
- 4.250"
Timing Cover:
- OEM
Approx. Weight with Main Caps:
- 200-220lbs
Better Than the Rest.
The satisfaction of our customers is our highest priority at BluePrint Engines. Every engine we build is assembled with premium components, balanced to within two grams, and dyno-tested to verify real horsepower and torque before it leaves our facility.
All BluePrint products include warranty protection designed specifically for how they're used. Our complete crate engines carry our industry-leading 30-month / 50,000-mile warranty, offering the confidence and peace of mind serious builders expect. Other BluePrint products—including bare blocks, marine engines, transmissions, race applications, and cylinder heads—feature warranty coverage tailored to their intended use and operating conditions.
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