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Horsepower & Torque: 460 Horsepower / 479 ft. lbs. Torque
Cylinder Heads: BluePrint Engines Aluminum Cylinder Heads
Compression Ratio: 9.85:1
Camshaft: Hydraulic Roller Cam - .501 Intake .510 Exhaust Lift and 216 Intake / 228 Exhaust Duration @.050-112° LSA
Pistons: Hypereutectic
Crankshaft: Cast Crank - 4.000" Stroke and Forged 6.135" Rods
Fuel Recommendation: 91+ Octane
- Description
- Engine Specs
- Parts & Accessories
- Warranty
Overview:
Description:
- Horsepower & Torque: 460 Horsepower / 479 ft. lbs. Torque
- Compression Ratio: 9.85:1
- BluePrint Engines Aluminum Heads
- BluePrint Engines Hydraulic Roller Cam
- BluePrint Engines Cast Crankshaft
- BluePrint Engines Hypereutectic Pistons
Block:
- BluePrint Engines High Strength Cast Iron Block, 454 BBC
- Manufactured and Machined in the USA!
- Mech Fuel Pump Provision: Yes
- 1-Piece Rear Main Seal
- Standard Deck
- 4-Bolt Main
- 4.250" Bore
Rotating Assembly:
- Cast Crankshaft
- 4.000" Stroke
- OEM Type 6.135" Connecting Rods w/ 150,000 PSI Bolts
- Hypereutectic Pistons
- Externally Balanced Front and Rear
Cylinder Heads:
- BluePrint Aluminum Cylinder Heads - PS8013
- 119cc Chamber
- 2.30" Intake / 1.88" Exhaust Valves
- 316cc Intake / 124cc Exhaust Runners
- Cylinder Heads Feature a .300 in. Raised Exhaust Port vs an OEM Casting (Must Verify Header/Exhaust Clearance)
Cam Specs:
- Hydraulic Roller
- .501 Intake / .510 Exhaust Lift
- 216 Intake / 228 Exhaust Duration
- @ .050-112 Degree Lobe Separation
Ignition Timing:
- Initial Timing 10-16° and Total Timing 32-34°
Also Includes:
- Holley Classic 750cfm Vacuum Secondary Carburetor w/ Manual Choke
- Pro Billet Ready Run Distributor - BPP350RBK
- Intake Manifold Dual Plane, Satin Aluminum
- Harmonic Balancer - BPP454E
- BluePrint Valve Covers
- BluePrint Dipstick
- Timing Cover
- Oil Pump
- Oil Pan
- Black Pulley Kit - BPP454FDPSAC4BK
- Reverse Rotation Short Water Pump
- 1- Wire 140amp Alternator
- Peanut Style Air Conditioning Compressor
- Type II Power Steering Pump with Remote Reservoir
Notes:
- The front accessory drive on this engine fits many vehicles, however it is the customer responsibility to accurately measure and confirm fitment. Note this is a low-profile design, but things such as power steering hoses, alternator wiring, and additional fittings/fabrication may be required on some vehicles.
- This engine is an excellent cruiser and daily driver engine. This engine makes up to 15 inches of vacuum, and is designed to work excellent with power brakes, stock torque converter, stock gearing, and run on 87 octane fuel.
- Features External 42.5 oz. imbalance. Recommend BluePrint Engines flywheel 14096987 or BluePrint Engines flex plate 399973.
Blocks
- BluePrint Engines High Strength Cast Iron Block, 454 BBC
- Manufactured and Machined in the USA!
- Mech Fuel Pump Provision: Yes
- 1-Piece Rear Main Seal
- Standard Deck
- 4-Bolt Main
- 4.250" Bore
Cylinder Heads
- BluePrint Aluminum Cylinder Heads - PS8013
- 119cc Chamber
- 2.30" Intake / 1.88" Exhaust Valves
- 316cc Intake / 124cc Exhaust Runners
- Cylinder Heads Feature a .300 in. Raised Exhaust Port vs an OEM Casting (Must Verify Header/Exhaust Clearance)
Ignition Timing
Initial Timing 10-16 - Total Timing 32-34
Spark Plug
.035 in.
Firing Order
1,8,4,3,6,5,7,2
Rotating Assembly
- Cast Crankshaft
- 4.000" Stroke
- OEM Type 6.135" Connecting Rods w/ 150,000 PSI Bolts
- Hypereutectic Pistons
- Externally Balanced Front and Rear
Cam Specs
- Hydraulic Roller
- .501 Intake / .510 Exhaust Lift
- 216 Intake / 228 Exhaust Duration
- @ .050-112 Degree Lobe Separation
Stall Converter
OEM
Also Includes
- Holley Classic 750cfm Vacuum Secondary Carburetor w/ Manual Choke
- Pro Billet Ready Run Distributor - BPP350RBK
- Intake Manifold Dual Plane, Satin Aluminum
- Harmonic Balancer - BPP454E
- BluePrint Valve Covers
- BluePrint Dipstick
- Timing Cover
- Oil Pump
- Oil Pan
- Black Pulley Kit - BPP454FDPSAC4BK
- Reverse Rotation Short Water Pump
- 1- Wire 140amp Alternator
- Peanut Style Air Conditioning Compressor
- Type II Power Steering Pump with Remote Reservoir
Notes
- The front accessory drive on this engine fits many vehicles, however it is the customer responsibility to accurately measure and confirm fitment. Note this is a low-profile design, but things such as power steering hoses, alternator wiring, and additional fittings/fabrication may be required on some vehicles.
- This engine is an excellent cruiser and daily driver engine. This engine makes up to 15 inches of vacuum, and is designed to work excellent with power brakes, stock torque converter, stock gearing, and run on 87 octane fuel.
- Features External 42.5 oz. imbalance. Recommend BluePrint Engines flywheel 14096987 or BluePrint Engines flex plate 399973.
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.
Parts & Accessories Specs
| Intake Manifold | Intake Manifold Dual Plane, Satin Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Spark Plug | BPP7938 - NGK 7938 BKR5E |
| Harmonic Balancer | BPP400E |
| Flexplate/Flywheel (Not Included) | Weighted Gen V 42.5 oz |
| Fuel Recommendation | 91+ Octane |
| Recommended Service Oil | BPP10W30 |
| Recommended Oil Filter | BPP51061 |
| Total Oil Capacity with Production Oil Pan, and Correct Filter | 8 Quarts |
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