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BPMS396CTC GM Small Block Compatible 396 ci. Base Dressed Carbureted Engine [530 HP]
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BLUEPRINT ENGINESPART NUMBER: 138-BPMS396CTC

BPMS396CTC GM Small Block Compatible 396 ci. Base Dressed Carbureted Engine [530 HP]

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Carbureted Engines
GM Big Block Chevy 396 ci. Base Dressed Crate Engine
  • 530 HP/480 ft.lbs. TQ
  • New Cast Iron Block
  • Aluminum Cylinder Heads
  • Hydraulic Roller Cam
  • Carburetor
  • Intake
  • Distributor
  • Oil Pan
  • Timing Cover
  • Valve Covers

    Blueprint Motorsports BPMS396CTC Crate Engine Overview:

    • All-forged Small Block Chevy-Compatible engine
    • Built for hard-hitting racing performance
    • Designed to handle extreme conditions with race-proven components
    • Description:
      • 530 Horsepower / 480 FT. LBS. Torque
      • Compression Ratio: 10.4:1
      • BluePrint Aluminum Cylinder Heads
      • BluePrint Hydraulic Roller Camshaft
      • BluePrint Forged Crankshaft
      • BluePrint Forged 4032 Pistons
    • Block:
      • BluePrint High-Strength Cast Iron Block
      • Cylinders honed on computer-controlled machine to within .0002in. straightness and roundness
      • Cylinders sonic tested for thickness
      • Drilled and tapped for clutch linkage
      • Align-honed main bearing bore
      • Mechanical fuel pump provision: Yes
      • Passenger side dipstick
      • 1-piece rear main seal
      • 4-bolt main
      • 4.000in. bore
    • Rotating Assembly:
      • BluePrint Forged Crankshaft
      • 3.875in. stroke
      • Forged I-beam 6.000in. connecting rods
      • BluePrint Forged 4032 Pistons
      • Internally balanced front / externally balanced rear
    • Cylinder Heads:
      • BluePrint Aluminum Cylinder Heads - HP8103
      • 64cc chambers
      • 2.08in. intake / 1.60in. exhaust valves
      • 220cc intake / 67cc exhaust runners
    • Cam Specs:
      • Hydraulic roller camshaft
      • .638in. intake / .622in. exhaust lift
      • 251 intake / 259 exhaust duration @ .050
      • 114° lobe separation
    • Ignition Timing:
      • 34° total ignition timing
    • Also Includes:
      • Holley 950 CFM Double Pumper Carburetor w/ mechanical secondaries - BPP082951
      • BluePrint Aluminum Intake Manifold - BPP427454INT
      • BluePrint Valve Covers - BPP9518
      • Moroso Street / Strip Oil Pan
      • HEI Distributor - BPP3503BK
      • High volume oil pump
      • Timing cover
      • Balancer

    Blueprint Motorsports BPMS396CTC Crate Engine Notes:

    • Designed for maximum performance and extreme duty applications
    • No warranty expressed or implied due to high-stress usage
    • True 4.000in. bore with 3.875in. stroke equals 389 CID displacement
    • Performance aluminum heads feature .500in. raised ports vs OEM

    Emissions Note:

    This part is only legal for sale and use on Uncontrolled (Non-Emissions Controlled) Vehicles or on vehicles used solely for the purposes of closed competition racing.

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  • Part TypeCrate Engine
    BrandBLUEPRINT ENGINES
    Package Height27.0
    Package Width30.0
    Package Length38.0
    Weight525.0 PG
    Part CategoryPerformance Parts
    Engine TypeHigh-Performance Crate Engine
    Cylinder Head MaterialAluminum
    Engine Block MaterialCast Iron
    Dyno TestedYes
    Fuel DeliveryCarbureted
    Engine Assembly StyleBase Dressed
    Part FitmentSemi Universal
    Engine Displacement396 ci.
    Engine Make/SizeChevy Small Block
    Camshaft StyleHydraulic Roller
    Vendor Part NumberBPMS396CTC
    Package Qty1
    Package TypeEA
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