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Base Engine
Small Block Ford 408ci Stroker Base Engine345HP/440TQ
Blueprint Engines BPF4083CT 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.- Seasoned 351W block bored .040'' over
- 2-Bolt Main
- 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 & 6.0" Rods
- Keith Black hypereutectic pistons
- Hastings Moly rings
- Clevite bearings
- Balanced rotating assembly
- Melling high volume oil pump
- Heavy duty double roller timing set
Cylinder Heads: - Cast Iron heads, 62cc chamber
- 1.94'' swirl polished intake valves
- 1.60'' swirl polished exhaust valves
Camshaft Specs: - Flat Tappet Cam
- Duration @ .050'' Lift: 224 Intake / 230 Exhaust
- Lift: .510'' Intake / .512'' Exhaust
- Lobe Separation: 110°
Other Features: - Chrome Aluminum Valve Covers
- New oil pan
- New timing cover
- Brass freeze plugs
- 9.7:1 compression
Dress Model Adds: - Dual Plane Satin Aluminum Intake Manifold
- Holley 750 cfm Manual Choke Vacuum Secondary Zinc Carburetor - 510-0-3310S
- HEI Distributor & Coil
Notes: 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: BPF4083CT
- Fuel Delivery Type: Carbureted, 750cfm
- Spark Plug: Champion 792
- Spark Plug Gap: .045"
- Harmonic Balancer: 28 Ounce, 6.4" Diameter
- Flexplate/Flywheel: 28 Ounce, Weighted
- Intake Manifold: Dual plane
- Fuel Recommendation: 91 Octane
- Timing (Initial/Total Advance): Initial timing - 10-16° and Total timing 32-34°
- Firing Order: 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
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
Part TypeEngine
Product LineBlueprint Crate Engines Small Block Ford 408ci / 345HP / 440TQ
BrandBLUEPRINT ENGINES
Package Height28.0
Package Width30.5
Package Length38.0
Weight498.0 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
Engine Balance (Oz.)External, 28 imbalance
AssembledYes
Engine Assembly StyleLong block
Intake Manifold IncludedNo
Engine Make/SizeFord Small Block
Flywheel IncludedNo
Rear Main Seal Style1-piece
Valve Covers IncludedYes
Horsepower345
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, 28oz, Imbalance
Compression Ratio9.7:1
Oil Pan IncludedYes
Timing Cover IncludedYes
Spark Plugs IncludedNo
Vendor Part NumberBPF4083CT
Package Qty1
Package TypeEA
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