Horsepower & Torque: 495 Horsepower / 490 ft. lbs. Torque
Cylinder Heads: BluePrint Engines LS3 Aluminum Cylinder Heads
Compression Ratio: 10.7:1
Camshaft: Hydraulic Roller Cam - .553 Intake .553 Exhaust Lift and 218 Intake / 224 Exhaust Duration @ .050 - 110 ICL - Three Bolt Cam
Pistons: Hypereutectic
Crankshaft: Nodular Iron - 3.622" 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:
This 376 c.i. with 495 Horsepower and 490 lbs. of torque, this LS-style engine is a powerful, GM-compatible setup designed to make your build simple and reliable. It features an L92 truck intake that helps your engine breathe better and produce strong, efficient power. Built with convenience in mind, it includes all the key components you need: LS low-profile aluminum oil pan for easy fitment, GM-style smart coil packs, spark plugs and wires, fuel injectors, rail, and a heavy-duty truck water pump to keep things cool and running smoothly. It also comes complete with a truck harmonic balancer, valve covers, oil pump, and dipstick producing a well-rounded engine that’s ready to go once installed. Perfect for anyone wanting LS performance without the guesswork or hassle. Add a compatible engine controller to manage fuel and ignition systems, ensuring smooth startup, easy tuning, and dependable performance.
Description:
- Horsepower & Torque: 495 Horsepower / 490 ft. lbs. Torque
- Compression Ratio: 10.7:1
- BluePrint Engine LS3 Aluminum Heads
- BluePrint Engines Hydraulic Roller Cam
- BluePrint Engines Hypereutectic Pistons
- Nodular Iron 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
- Block Machined in the USA!
- Extended Cylinder Skirt
- 1-Piece Rear Main Seal
- Priority Main Oiling
- 4.0662" Bore
- 6-Bolt Main
Rotating Assembly:
- Nodular Iron Crankshaft
- 3.622" Stroke
- 6.098" Connecting Rods w/ 150,000 PSI Bolts
- Hypereutectic 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 Cam
- .553 Intake / .553 Exhaust Lift
- 218 Intake / 224 Exhaust Duration
- @.050-113 Degree Lobe Separation, 110 ICL
Also Includes:
- LS Low Profile Aluminum Oil Pan
- GM Style Smart Coil Packs
- L92 Truck Intake Manifold
- Truck Harmonic Balancer
- Spark Plugs and Wires
- Fuel Injectors and Rail
- Truck Water Pump
- Valve Covers
- Oil Pump
- Dipstick
Notes:
- Will work with stock torque converter, but 2100 stall is recommended for peak performance.
- Engine is specifically designed for truck use with a truck profile camshaft, however, is not intended for heavy duty towing.
- This engine features a 58X crank reluctor and 4X crank window. May work in pre 2007 LS trucks, with crank signal converter and other accommodations.
- This should be considered a professional level install and WILL require professional level tuning.
- The following accommodations should be expected, and fully understood
- Provided oil pan may need changed to customers oem pan, pending vehicle year.
- Reuse of factory throttle body is recommended; however, an adapter may be required.
- Sensor location, deletion, and wiring harness modifications may be required.
- PCV rerouting, steam port path, fuel lines, and air intake may require modification
- This engine does NOT feature AFM, DOD, VCT, VVT. These features will need tuned out of factory ECU.
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
- Block Machined in the USA!
- Extended Cylinder Skirt
- 1-Piece Rear Main Seal
- Priority Main Oiling
- 4.0662" 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
34 Total Timing
Spark Plug
.040"
Firing Order
1,8,7,2,6,5,4,3
Rotating Assembly
- Nodular Iron Crankshaft
- 3.622" Stroke
- 6.098" Connecting Rods w/ 150,000 PSI Bolts
- Hypereutectic Pistons
- Internally Balanced Front and Rear
Cam Specs
- Hydraulic Roller Cam
- .553 Intake / .553 Exhaust Lift
- 218 Intake / 224 Exhaust Duration
- @.050-113 Degree Lobe Separation, 110 ICL
Stall Converter
2100+
Also Includes
- LS Low Profile Aluminum Oil Pan
- GM Style Smart Coil Packs
- L92 Truck Intake Manifold
- Truck Harmonic Balancer
- Spark Plugs and Wires
- Fuel Injectors and Rail
- Truck Water Pump
- Valve Covers
- Oil Pump
- Dipstick
Notes
- Will work with stock torque converter, but 2100 stall is recommended for peak performance.
- Engine is specifically designed for truck use with a truck profile camshaft, however, is not intended for heavy duty towing.
- This engine features a 58X crank reluctor and 4X crank window. May work in pre 2007 LS trucks, with crank signal converter and other accommodations.
- This should be considered a professional level install and WILL require professional level tuning.
- The following accommodations should be expected, and fully understood
- Provided oil pan may need changed to customers OEM pan, pending vehicle year.
- Reuse of factory throttle body is recommended; however, an adapter may be required.
- Sensor location, deletion, and wiring harness modifications may be required.
- PCV rerouting, steam port path, fuel lines, and air intake may require modification
- This engine does NOT feature AFM, DOD, VCT, VVT. These features will need tuned out of factory ECU.
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 | L92 Truck Intake Manifold |
|---|---|
| Spark Plug (Not Included) | Recommended: NGK3951 |
| Harmonic Balancer | Truck Harmonic Balancer |
| Fuel Recommendation | 91+ Octane |
| Recommended Service Oil | BPP10W30 |
| Recommended Oil Filter | BPPB160 |
| Total Oil Capacity with Production Oil Pan, and Correct Filter | 5 Quarts |
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