Horsepower & Torque: 605 Horsepower / 565 ft. lbs. Torque
Cylinder Heads: BluePrint Engines LS3 Aluminum Cylinder Heads
Compression Ratio: 11:1
Camshaft: Hydraulic Roller Cam - .624 Intake / .624 Exhaust Lift and 239 Intake / 255 Exhaust Duration @ .050 - 114° LSA - Three Bolt Cam
Pistons: Forged
Crankshaft: Steel Crank - 4.125" Stroke and 6.125" Rods
This engine Does NOT come with a Fuel Injection ECU and Wiring Harness.
Fuel Recommendation: 91+ Octane
- Description
- Engine Specs
- Parts & Accessories
- Warranty
Overview:
The LS-compatible platform is the king of street machines—and this BluePrint Engines 427 C.I. Pro Series monster proves why. Unleash raw, LS-powered fury with a street-scorching 605 horsepower and 565 ft-lbs of torque. This base dressed beast packs a 11:1 compression ratio, BluePrint aluminum heads, a hydraulic roller cam, and hypereutectic pistons, and nodular iron crankshaft, all locked into a high-strength LSX-style cast iron block. With the drive-by-wire throttle pedal, sensors, and throttle body included, it’s ready to rip—just plug in, fire it up, and hang on.
Description:
- Horsepower & Torque: 605 Horsepower / 565 ft. lbs. Torque
- Compression Ratio: 11:1
- BluePrint Engines LS3 Aluminum Heads
- BluePrint Engines Hydraulic Roller Cam
- BluePrint Engines Hypereutectic Pistons
- BluePrint Engines Forged Crankshaft
Block:
- BluePrint Engines High Strength Cast Iron (LSX Style) Block
- Increased Deck Thickness and Strength Webbing
- Utilizes OEM LS3 Front and Rear Covers
- Improved Water Jacket Design
- Extended Cylinder Skirt
- 1-piece Rear Main Seal
- Priority Main Oiling
- 4.0685" Bore
- 6-bolt Main
Rotating Assembly:
- Forged Crankshaft
- 4.125" Stroke
- Forged 6.125" Connecting Rods
- Forged Pistons
- Internally Balanced Front and Rear
Cylinder Heads:
- BluePrint Aluminum Cylinder Heads - PS8015
- 69cc Chamber
- 2.165" Intake / 1.590" Exhaust Valves
- 259cc Intake / 102cc Exhaust Runners
Cam Specs:
- Hydraulic Roller
- .624 Intake / .624 Exhaust Lift
- 239 Intake / 255 Exhaust Duration
- @.050-114 Degree Lobe Separation
Also Includes:
- This engine Does NOT come with a Fuel Injection ECU and Wiring Harness
- LS Swap Oil Pan - Windage Tray - Pick Up Screen
- BluePrint Engines Fuel Injectors and Rail
- DBW Throttle Body - BPP12191019
- Water Pump - BPPLS126WP
- GM Plastic Intake Manifold
- Spark Plugs & Wires
- Harmonic Balancer
- Coil Packs
- Sensors
Notes:
- Does NOT include any engine management/controller.
- This engine requires a non-weighted flex plate/flywheel.
- Recommended Fuel: 91 Octane
- BluePrint Engines recommends a 2200+ RPM stall converter.
- Retro fit oil pan will fit most 1955-1995 GM front engine, RWD, V8 cars
- Not for use in pollution-controlled vehicles or in dry sump applications.
- BluePrint Engines Recommends Air Intake Kit BPPLS01013 to ensure correct MAF calculations and Dyno calibration are maintained.
Blocks
- BluePrint Engines High Strength Cast Iron (LSX Style) Block
- Increased Deck Thickness and Strength Webbing
- Utilizes OEM LS3 Front and Rear Covers
- Improved Water Jacket Design
- Extended Cylinder Skirt
- 1-piece Rear Main Seal
- Priority Main Oiling
- 4.0685" Bore
- 6-bolt Main
Cylinder Heads
- BluePrint Aluminum Cylinder Heads - PS8015
- 69cc Chamber
- 2.165" Intake / 1.590" Exhaust Valves
- 259cc Intake / 102cc Exhaust Runners
Ignition Timing
N/A
Spark Plug
.045 in.
Firing Order
1,8,7,2,6,5,4,3
Rotating Assembly
- Forged Crankshaft
- 4.125" Stroke
- Forged 6.125" Connecting Rods
- Forged Pistons
- Internally Balanced Front and Rear
Cam Specs
- Hydraulic Roller
- .624 Intake / .624 Exhaust Lift
- 239 Intake / 255 Exhaust Duration
- @.050-114 Degree Lobe Separation
Stall Converter
2200+ RPM
Also Includes
- This engine Does NOT come with a Fuel Injection ECU and Wiring Harness
- LS Swap Oil Pan - Windage Tray - Pick Up Screen
- BluePrint Engines Fuel Injectors and Rail
- DBW Throttle Body - BPP12191019
- Water Pump - BPPLS126WP
- GM Plastic Intake Manifold
- Spark Plugs & Wires
- Harmonic Balancer
- Coil Packs
- Sensors
Notes
- Does NOT include any engine management/controller.
- This engine requires a non-weighted flex plate/flywheel.
- Recommended Fuel: 91 Octane
- BluePrint Engines recommends a 2200+ RPM stall converter.
- Retro fit oil pan will fit most 1955-1995 GM front engine, RWD, V8 cars
- Not for use in pollution-controlled vehicles or in dry sump applications.
- BluePrint Engines Recommends Air Intake Kit BPPLS01013 to ensure correct MAF calculations and Dyno calibration are maintained.
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 | LS3 OEM Plastic Intake |
|---|---|
| Spark Plug | CCH9405 |
| Harmonic Balancer | Non-Weighted |
| Flexplate/Flywheel (Not Included) | Non Weighted BPP12654640 - BPPLS1611 |
| Fuel Recommendation | 91+ Octane |
| Recommended Service Oil | BPP10W30 |
| Recommended Oil Filter | BPPB160 |
| Total Oil Capacity with Production Oil Pan, and Correct Filter | 6 Quarts |
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