Big Block Chevy 496ci Dress Engine Kit, Includes: Water Pump & Bolts
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Big Block Chevy 496ci Dress Engine Kit, Includes: Water Pump & Bolts

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Dress Engine
Big Block Chevy 496ci Dress Engine Kit
Includes:
  • Water Pump & Bolts
  • Harmonic Balancer & Bolt
  • Thermostat Housing
  • Air Cleaner
  • Spark Plugs
  • Spark Plug Wires

    Kit Includes:

    • JEGS Performance Harmonic Balancer - 8' Diameter, External Balance - 555-51656
    • JEGS Balancer Bolts - 555-82801
    • Tuff Stuff SuperCool Water Pump - Long Style, Cast Iron - 1461N
    • JEGS Water Pump Bolt Kit - 555-83901
    • JEGS Cast Aluminum Billet Style Thermostat Housing - 1-1/2' Hose, 45° Swivel - 555-51111
    • JEGS Performance Air Cleaner - 14' x 3', Drop Base - 555-50004
    • JEGS 8.0mm Pow'r Wires - Under Headers, 90° HEI Distributor, 90° Plug Terminals - 555-40217
    • NGK Racing Spark Plugs - Racing Non-Resistor Plug - 739-R5673-7
  • 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: 2000-2400 rpm
    Recommended Fuel: 91 Octane

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    Block:

    • Brand New Blueprint cast iron 2-bolt main block, 2-piece rear main seal
    • Passenger side dipstick
    • 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'' straightness and roundness

      Rotating Assembly:
    • External balance
    • Cast steel crankshaft - 4.25'' stroke
    • 6.135'' connecting rods
    • Hypereutectic pistons: 8.6:1 Compression
    • Hastings moly piston rings
    • Melling high volume oil pump
    • Heavy duty timing set

      Cylinder Heads:
    • Cast iron cylinder heads
    • Small oval port intake runners
    • 120cc combustion chamber

      Camshaft Specs:
    • Hydraulic Flat Tappet
    • Duration @ .050'' Lift: 230° Intake / 236° Exhaust
    • Lift: .552'' Intake / .555'' Exhaust
    • 110° lobe separation

      Other Features:
    • New chrome valve covers
    • New timing cover
    • New oil pan
    • Brass freeze plugs
    • Intake Manifold (Dress engines only): Dual plane air gap - satin aluminum
    • 800cfm Carburetor (Dress engine only)
    • HEI distributor (Dress engine only)

      Notes:
    • This engine will not work for applications requiring EGR.
    • Recommended Oil For Your BluePrint Crate Engine: 10W30, Non-Synthetic.
    • Zinc additive required for flat tappet lifter application.



      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: 800cfm, Manual choke
    • Spark Plug: NGK 2817
    • Spark Plug Gap: .045
    • Harmonic Balancer: Weighted, 8" diameter
    • Flexplate/Flywheel: Weighted
    • Fuel Recommendation: 91 Octane
    • Timing (Initial/Total Advance): Initial timing - 10-16° and Total timing 32-34°
    • Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

      JEGS Easy Kits are designed by JEGS high performance racing professionals to help you get all the performance parts you need for your race car, hot rod or truck.

    Part TypeEngine
    Product LineBlueprint Crate Engines Big Block Chevy 496ci / 440HP / 560TQ
    BrandBLUEPRINT ENGINES
    Part CategoryPerformance Parts
    Part FitmentSemi Universal
    Package Qty1
    Package TypeEA
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