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Blueprint Engines

Crate Engine, Small Block Compatible 396 Stroker, Base Dressed Long Block

Vehicle Specific View fitment for 16 models
Part# CH36924
Mfg# BP3961CTC
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$7,849.99
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The Performance Level You Desire!

A great foundation to return your vehicle to its former glory or a tire eating machine

Add new power and life to your ride with this brand new crate engine from BluePrint Engines. Featuring an all new engine block that BluePrint designed, manufactured and machined right here in America. Engine is ready to drop in and has been fully Dyno tested, passed vigorous inspections, and is ready to power up your project. With BluePrint offering one of the best warranties in the business, you will have peace of mind when you drop this motor in between your frame rails.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 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 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 Holley 850cfm Carburetor – Manual Choke or Holley EFI Sniper system Dyno test results shipped with engine WARRANTY: 30 month / 50,000 mile NOTES: Engine package does not include fuel pump. Engine is configured to run in fuel only mode. 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.

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This product is not legal for street use on an emissions-controlled vehicle. It may be used on dedicated competition or pre-pollution-controlled vehicles only. Learn More
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, sulfur, nickel, chromium, vanadium, titanium, polyvinyl chloride, and 4,4’-methylenebis (2-chloroaniline), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Vehicle Fitment

Year Make Model Application Details
1967–1987 Chevrolet C10  
1967–1987 Chevrolet C20  
1967–1987 Chevrolet C30  
1964–1977 Chevrolet Chevelle  
1959–1960 Chevrolet El Camino  
1964–1987 Chevrolet El Camino  
1967–1987 Chevrolet K10  
1967–1987 Chevrolet K20  
1977–1987 Chevrolet K30  
1978–1983 Chevrolet Malibu  
1970–1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo  
1995–2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo  
1967–1987 GMC C15  
1967–1987 GMC C25  
1967–1987 GMC C35  
1967–1987 GMC K15  
1967–1987 GMC K25  
1977–1987 GMC K35  
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