Crate Engine, BluePrint BB 454ci Cruiser, Dressed Long Block

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: 460 HP / 479 FT LBS Compression Ratio: 9.85 to 1 Aluminum Heads Hydraulic Roller Cam Forged Crank Hypereutectic Pistons BLOCK: NEW BluePrint Cast Iron Block, 454 BBC Manufactured and Machined in the USA! 4-Bolt Main 4.000" Stroke, 4.250" Bore 1-Piece Rear Main Seal Mech fuel pump provision: Yes Standard Deck ROTATING ASSEMBLY: New BluePrint Steel Crankshaft 4.000" Stroke 4.250" Bore OEM type 6.135" connecting rods w/ 150,000 psi bolts Hypereutectic pistons External CYLINDER HEADS: BluePrint Aluminum Cylinder Heads 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: Cam Type: Roller .501 Intake .510 Exhaust 216 Intake / 228 Exhaust duration @ .050 - 112 degree lobe separation IGNITION TIMING: Initial timing - 10-16° and Total timing 32-34° ALSO INCLUDES: Sniper EFI System or Holley 750cfm Carburetor – Manual Choke Intake Manifold single plane, satin aluminum Pro Billet Distributor Harmonic balancer Valve covers, oil pan and timing cover Installed polished complete front accessory drive system with A/C, P/S, WP, all belts and pulleys. Dyno test results shipped with engine WARRANTY: 30 month / 50,000 mile NOTES: 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 GM flywheel 14096987.