Blueprint Engines Chevy Small Block 350ci Base Crate Engine Kit 373HP 400TQ w/Vortec Cast Iron Heads
138-BP3503CT1K
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Base Engine Kits
Kit Includes:
- JEGS Intake Manifold 555-513002
- Edelbrock 600cfm Carburetor - Electric Choke, Non-EGR, Satin Finish 350-1406
- Fel-Pro Intake Gasket Set 375-1255
- JEGS Intake Bolts 555-83201
- Chevrolet Performance HEI Distributor and Coil 809-93440806
- JEGS Spark Plug Wire Set 555-40210
- Champion RS14YC6 Spark Plugs 192-13
- JEGS Oil Filter 555-JG302
- JEGS Dyna-Black RTV Silicone Gasket Maker 555-28035
Blueprint Engines are a great choice for drivable and reliable high-performance engines. All rotating assemblies are balanced within 2 grams on a computerized balancer. Blueprint Engines are dyno tested and include dyno sheets.
Best of all they feature a 30 month/50,000 mile warranty.
Recommended Stall Converter: 1800-2200 rpm
Recommended Fuel: 87 Octane
Block:
- Seasoned & Reconditioned Chevy 2-Bolt Main Block
- 1-Piece Rear Main Seal
- Square and Parallel Decked
- Align Honed Main Bearing Bore
- Cylinders are Sonic Tested for Thickness
- Cylinders Honed on a Computer-Controlled Machine to within .0002 in. Straightness and Roundness
Rotating Assembly:
- Chevy Cast Iron Crankshaft - 3.480 in. Stroke
- Chevy 5.700 in. Connecting Rods
- Hypereutectic Pistons
- 9.3:1 Compression Ratio
- Internal Front, External Rear Balanced (Late 350 Weighted Flexplate Recommended, Not Included)
Cylinder Heads:
- GM Vortec Cast Iron
Camshaft Specs:
- Hydraulic Roller Tappet
- Duration @ .050 in. Lift: 221 Intake / 226 Exhaust
- Lift: .495 in. Intake / .502 in. Exhaust
- Lobe Separation: 110-degrees
- Camshaft is degreed to ensure maximum horsepower
Timing Specifications:
- Initial Timing: 14-degrees
- Total Timing: 34-degrees
- Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
- Spark Plugs: Champion 13 with a .045 in. Gap Recommended (Not Included)
Other Features:
- New chrome valve covers
- New chrome timing cover
- New oil pan
- Brass freeze plugs
Engine Break-In Procedure
Use or break-in oil or conventional (non-synthetic) multi-viscosity oil with zinc additive for the first 500 miles of operation. Avoid hard acceleration for sustained periods. Periodically change the engine speed while driving to help seat the rings. While the engine is running, be sure to check oil pressure and coolant temperature, and check for fluid leaks, such as oil, transmission fluid, fuel, and coolant/antifreeze. Also listen for any unusual sounds. Should you hear an unusual sound, shut the engine off, check for the source, and correct it.
Engines with flat tappet cams only - Start the engine and bring it to 2,000 RPM. Get the engine running smoothly. Then vary the engine speed from 1,800-2,200 RPM in a slow acceleration/deceleration cycle for 30 minutes. This is necessary to provide adequate oil splash and lifter rotation to properly mate each lifter to its lobe.
At 500 Miles change the engine oil and filter using conventional (non-synthetic) oil. After 6,000 miles, synthetic oils can be used in your engine. For flat tappet cam engines, continued use of oil with zinc or a zinc additive for the life of your engine is recommended.
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