BPMS396CTF GM Small Block Compatible 396 ci. Base Dressed Fuel Injected Engine [530 HP]

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BLUEPRINT ENGINESPART NUMBER: 138-BPMS396CTF

BPMS396CTF GM Small Block Compatible 396 ci. Base Dressed Fuel Injected Engine [530 HP]

Name: BPMS396CTF GM Small Block Compatible 396 ci. Base Dressed Fuel Injected Engine [530 HP]
Brand: BLUEPRINT ENGINES
SKU: 138-BPMS396CTF
Price: 9399.00 USD
Availability: InStock

^$9,399⁰⁰

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Fuel Injected 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

Throttle Body

Intake

Distributor

Oil Pan

Timing Cover

Valve Covers

Blueprint Motorsports BPMS396CTF 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:

BluePrint Aluminum Intake Manifold - BPP427454INT
Holley Sniper 2 EFI Self-Tuning Kit, Chrome - 550-510-3XX
BluePrint Valve Covers - BPP9518
Moroso Street / Strip Oil Pan
HEI Distributor - BPP3503BK
High volume oil pump
Timing cover
Balancer

Blueprint Motorsports BPMS396CTF 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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Blueprint Small Block Chevy 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+ rpm
Recommended Fuel: 91 Octane

Block:

4-bolt main block
1-piece rear main seal
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:
Forged Steel 3.875" stroke crankshaft
Heavy Beam 6" Rods
Forged pistons, 10.4 to 1 compression
Hastings Moly rings
Clevite bearings
Externally balanced rotating assembly
Melling high volume oil pump
Heavy duty double roller timing set

Cylinder Heads:
Blueprint Performance Aluminum Heads w/ 64cc chamber
Hardened retainers and 1.25'' diameter valve springs
2.08'' swirl polished intake valves
1.60'' swirl polished exhaust valves
Hardened pushrods

Camshaft Specs:
Hydraulic Roller Cam
Duration @ .050'' Lift: 230 Intake / 236 Exhaust
Lift: .544'' Intake / .555'' Exhaust

Other Features:
Chrome valve covers
Chrome timing cover
New 5-quart oil pan
Brass freeze plugs
10.4:1 compression

Dress Model Adds:
Dual Plane, Satin Aluminum Intake Manifold
Holley 750 cfm Manual Choke Vacuum Secondary Zinc Carburetor - 510-0-3310S or Holley Sniper EFI System
HEI Distributor & Coil

Note: This engine will not work for applications requiring EGR. Does not include flywheel/flexplate.
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: BP3961CT
Fuel Delivery Type: Carbureted, 750cfm
Spark Plug: AC Delco 41-629
Spark Plug Gap: .045"
Harmonic Balancer: Non-Weighted - 8" diameter
Flexplate/Flywheel: Late 350 Weighted
Intake Manifold: Dual plane
Fuel Recommendation: 91 Octane
Timing (Initial/Total Advance): Total timing 32°
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

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