Blueprint Engines Pro Series Big Block Chevy 540 ci Drop-In Ready Crate Engine [670 HP | 660 ft.-lbs. of TQ]
138-PS5401CTCK
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Drop-In Ready Engine
30 month/50,000-mile warranty.
Block:
- BluePrint Engines New Block Casting
- Standard Deck Height
- Cast Iron
- 4-Bolt Main
- 1-Piece Rear Main Seal
- 4.500 in. Bore
Rotating Assembly:
- Forged Crankshaft 4.250 in. Stroke
- Forged H-Beam Connecting Rods 6.385 in. Length
- Forged Pistons 4.500 in. Bore
- Compression: 10.0:1
- Double roller timing set
- Internal Balance
Cylinder Heads:
- Blueprint Aluminum with 119 cc Chambers - 138-PS8013
- 316 CC Intake Runner
- 124 cc Exhaust Runner
- 2.300 in. Intake Valve
- 1.880 in. Exhaust Valve
- Exhaust port raised 0.300 in. over OEM casting
Camshaft Specs:
- Hydraulic Roller
- Duration @ .050 in. Lift: 248-degrees Intake / 254-degrees Exhaust
- Lift: .647 in. Intake / .647 in. Exhaust
- Lobe Separation: 112-degrees
Includes
- Assembled Short Block
- Camshaft
- Timing Set
- Cylinder Heads
- Valve Covers
- Timing Cover
- Oil Pan
- Oil Pump and Pickup Tube
- 850 cfm Carb
- Harmonic Balancer
- Distributor
- Intake Manifold
- Spark Plugs
- Spark Plug Wires
- Accessory Drive System with A/C Compressor, Power Steering Pump, Alternator, Water Pump, Tensioner, Idler, with Serpentine Pullies
Note: 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.
- Fuel Delivery Type: Carbureted
- Spark Plug: NGK BKR5E
- Spark Plug Gap: .035 in.
- Harmonic Balancer: Non-Weighted
- Flexplate/Flywheel: Non-Weighted
- Intake Manifold: Single plane
- Timing (Initial/Total Advance): Initial timing 10-16-degrees and Total timing 32-36 degrees
- Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Installation Notes
- Not for use in Emissions or pollution controlled vehicles
- Cylinder heads use and exhaust port that is raised 0.300 in. over OEM, verify header and exhaust clearance
- Recommended Stall Converter: 2200+ rpm
Recommended Fuel: 91 Octane
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.
Specifications:
Motor Vehicles
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Tools:
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Electrical Cords
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