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BPP12110338 Small Block Ford Bare Block, 4 in. Bore, 9.500 in. Deck, Cleveland Cast Mains [1-Piece Rear Main]
This Small Block Ford Compatible 351 Cleveland bare block is cast from EN-GJL-250 Iron with a 9.500" +.005" / -.000" deck height and a 3.995" to 3.997" rough bore. It accepts up to a 4.165" bore and 4.250" stroke for as much as 460 cubic inches. The mains use ductile cast iron 4-bolt splayed caps with 1/2-13 Inner / 3/8-16 splayed fasteners.
BluePrint Engines BPP12110338 Engine Block Features:
- Deck height: 9.500" +.005" / -.000"
- Rough bore: 3.995" to 3.997"
- Maximum bore: 4.165"
- Maximum stroke: 4.250"
- Cylinder wall thickness: .160" nominal @ 4.165" bore
- Main caps: Ductile Cast Iron 4-Bolt Splayed
- Oil system: Priority Main
- Weight with main caps: 200 to 220lbs
BluePrint Engines BPP12110338 Installation Notes:
- Timing cover: OEM
- Oil pan: OEM
- Oil pump: OEM
- Starter: OEM
- Cam bearings: Durabond 351HP
- Head bolt threads: 1/2-13 UNC x 1.35 deep
- Freeze/core plugs: 1-5/8" x 10 BPE # 10110016
Build It From the Foundation Up
BluePrint Engines bare engine blocks give builders a premium starting point for high-performance street, strip, and marine combinations. Designed as serious foundations for popular GM, Ford, and LS-based platforms, these cast-iron blocks are engineered for strength, dimensional stability, and accurate machining so your rotating assembly, valvetrain, and sealing surfaces come together with confidence. With BluePrint’s modern manufacturing and in-house machining capabilities supporting consistent bore geometry and critical tolerances, you get a block that’s ready for a custom build path, from fresh stock-style replacements to large-displacement stroker projects.