This BluePrint Engines crate engine is a complete, turn-key powerplant producing 465 horsepower and 494 ft-lbs. of torque with a street-friendly 10:1 compression ratio, perfect for classic car restorations or high-performance street builds. It features aluminum heads, a smooth-operating roller cam, forged pistons, and a cast crankshaft for long-lasting reliability and power. Fuel is delivered through a Holley 750cfm Classic Carburetor, supported by a fuel pump, fuel line, spark plugs, and plug wires, while cooling is handled by a drive-side inlet water pump, thermostat, and thermostat housing. The engine comes fully dressed with a harmonic balancer, timing cover, valve covers, air cleaner, distributor, and oil pan, making installation easy. Completing the package is a polished front accessory drive system, which includes a water pump, Type II power steering pump with remote reservoir, 140-amp 1-wire alternator, and a 7B10 peanut-style A/C compressor—blending show-car looks with street-driven reliability.
The satisfaction of our customers is our highest priority at BluePrint Engines. We use quality components to balance your engine's rotating assembly within two grams of spec. We dyno test your crate engine and certify that it's ready to deliver horsepower and torque.
We give your BluePrint engine the industry's best-in-class warranty for 30-months / 50,000 miles — with the extra confidence only BluePrint can provide. Our warranty applies to individual or professional installations and is fully transferable.
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We make sure we hit our target horsepower and proper torque with every crate engine. We use an advanced computerized balancer to get our rotating assemblies within two grams, ensuring silky smooth power over the entire RPM range. That's precisely why our engines sound and run better than our competitors.
A comprehensive, dyno-generated printout showing these critical specs will accompany your delivered engine. No more guessing or wondering what your installed engine's real-world peak horsepower and torque ratings actually are. Any doubters in the crowd? Simply flash 'em your dyno results!
This engine will be dyno tested before it ships to you at no additional charge (others charge $500)!
