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Description:
- Horsepower & Torque: 741 Horsepower / 703 FT LBS
- Standard Deck Height!
- Bolt 724hp in place of your Chevy 454 or 396 BBC!
- Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
- Aluminum Heads
- Hydraulic Roller Cam
- Forged Crank
- Forged Pistons
Block:
- NEW BluePrint Cast Iron Block
- Manufactured and Machined in the USA!
- 4-Bolt Main
- 4.600" Bore
- 1-Piece Rear Main Seal
- Mech Fuel Pump Provision: Yes
- Standard Deck
Rotating Assembly:
- New BluePrint Forged Crankshaft
- 4.500" Stroke
- Forged H-beam 6.480" Connecting Rods
- Forged Pistons
- Internally Balanced
Cylinder Heads:
- BluePrint Aluminum Cylinder Heads -PS8012
- 119cc Chamber
- 2.30" Intake / 1.88" Exhaust Valves
- 358cc Intake / 125cc Exhaust Runners
- Cylinder Heads Feature a .300 in. Raised Exhaust Port vs an OEM Casting
- Must Verify Header / Exhaust Clearance
Cam Specs:
- .647 Intake / .647 Exhaust
- 258 Intake / 266 Exhaust Duration
- @ .050-112 Degree Lobe Separation
Ignition Timing:
- 38° Total Timing
Also Includes:
- Valve Covers
- Oil Pan
- Timing Cover
- Harmonic Balancer
- Intake Manifold
- Carburetor
- Distributor
- Spark Plugs and Wires
- Front Accessory Drive with Alternator, A/C Compressor, Power Steering Pump, and Water PumpÂ
- Electric Fuel Pump
- Thermostat and Thermostat Housing
Assembled with Complete 4L80E Automatic Transmission Package:
- 4L80E Complete Package with Electronic Controller Included
- W/Lockup Capability
- 3800+ Stall Torque Converter
- Flex Plate
- Starter
4L80E Gear Ratios:
- 1: 2.482
- 2: 1.482
- 3: 1.00
- 4: 0.750
- R: 2.077
Notes:
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The front accessory drive on this engine fits many vehicles, however it is the customer responsibility to accurately measure and confirm fitment. Note this is a low-profile design, but things such as power steering hoses, alternator wiring, and additional fittings/fabrication may be required on some vehicles.
- BluePrint Engines 598ci crate engine uses a standard deck height block. So if you are looking for large cubic inches and replacing an old 396ci BBC, or 454 BBC this engine will bolt right in. Talk about an upgrade!Â
BETTER THAN THE REST.
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.
For a detailed overview of our warranty, click here.
IT ALL COMES DOWN TO RESULTS.
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.
BRAGGING RIGHTS INCLUDED!
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)!