Small Block Chrysler 408ci Stroker Base Engine 445HP/500TQ
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BLUEPRINT ENGINESPART NUMBER: 138-BPC4083CT

Small Block Chrysler 408ci Stroker Base Engine 445HP/500TQ

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Base Engine
Small Block Chrysler 408ci Stroker Base Engine
  • 445HP/500TQ

    Blueprint Engines BPC4083CT Features:

    You can get most versions built up to the intake manifold. Our base units come complete with oil pans, valve covers and front timing covers. We'll let you finish the engine out with your fuel and ignition systems. Base models are balanced, blueprinted and dyno tested. If you have good ?top end? components, use them on a BluePrint base model. * Some exceptions apply - please see individual engine specs for details.
    • 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

      Block:

      • 360 LA Stroker block bored .040" over
      • 2-Bolt Mains
      • 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:
      • Cast Steel 4.000" Stroke Crank & 6.123" Rods
      • Forged flat top pistons
      • Hastings Moly rings
      • Clevite bearings
      • Balanced rotating assembly
      • Melling high volume oil pump
      • Heavy duty double roller timing set

        Cylinder Heads:
      • Aluminum heads, 63cc Chamber
      • 2.02" swirl polished intake valves
      • 1.60" swirl polished exhaust valves

        Camshaft Specs:
      • Flat Tappet Cam
      • Duration @ .050" Lift: 241 Intake / 247 Exhaust
      • Lift: .545" Intake / .545" Exhaust
      • Lobe Seperation: 110°

        Other Features:
      • Chrome Aluminum Valve Covers
      • New oil pan
      • New timing cover
      • Brass freeze plugs
      • 10:1 compression

        Dress Model Adds:
      • Dual Plane Satin Aluminum Intake Manifold
      • 750 cfm Carburetor or Holley Sniper EFI System
      • Distributor & Coil



        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.

      • Part Number: BPC4083CT
      • Fuel Delivery Type: Carbureted, 750cfm
      • Spark Plug: Champion 792
      • Spark Plug Gap: .045"
      • Harmonic Balancer: 360 Magnum Weighted, 7.25" Diameter
      • Flexplate/Flywheel: Pre-Magnum, Weighted 360
      • Intake Manifold: Dual plane
      • 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 Small Block Chrysler 408ci / 445HP / 500TQ
      BrandBLUEPRINT ENGINES
      Package Height24.0
      Package Width27.0
      Package Length30.0
      Weight495.0 PG
      Part CategoryPerformance Parts
      Wiring Harness IncludedNo
      Spark Plug Wires IncludedNo
      Air Cleaner IncludedNo
      Carburetor IncludedNo
      Carb Eo NumberN/A
      Water Pump IncludedNo
      EmissionNot Legal
      Flexplate IncludedNo
      AssembledYes
      Engine Assembly StyleLong block
      Intake Manifold IncludedNo
      Engine Make/SizeChrysler Small Block
      Flywheel IncludedNo
      Rear Main Seal Style2-piece
      Valve Covers IncludedYes
      Horsepower445
      Distributor IncludedNo
      Camshaft StyleHydraulic flat tappet
      Cylinder Heads IncludedYes
      Computer IncludedNo
      Throttle Body IncludedNo
      Harmonic Balancer IncludedNo
      QuantitySold individually
      Fuel DeliveryN/A
      Rpm Power Range1800-5800
      Engine BalanceExternal
      Compression Ratio10.0:1
      Oil Pan IncludedYes
      Timing Cover IncludedYes
      Spark Plugs IncludedNo
      Vendor Part NumberBPC4083CT
      Package Qty1
      Package TypeEA
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