**BluePrint Motorsports engines are built for maximum performance and are intended for extreme duty race applications. If this engine is used in a street application our normal 30 month, 50,000-mile warranty applies, if used in sanctioned racing no warranty, expressed, or implied.
Overview:
The BluePrint Motorsports 396 c.i. Small Block GM-compatible engine delivers a whopping 530 horsepower and 480 ft.-lbs. of torque from a forged rotating assembly, high-flow aluminum heads, and an aggressive hydraulic roller cam. Anchored by BluePrint’s high strength cast iron block, this powerhouse is ready for action, available with a Sniper 2 EFI sitting on top of the high-rise BluePrint Engines aluminum intake manifold for maximum performance and drivability. Whether you’re tearing down the drag strip or carving through an autocross course, this beast is built to scream to high RPM and put the competition on notice.
Description:
- Horsepower & Torque: 530 Horsepower / 480 FT. LBS. Torque
- Compression Ratio: 10.4:1
- BluePrint Engines Aluminum Heads
- BluePrint Engines Hydraulic Roller Cam
- BluePrint Engines Forged Crank
- BluePrint Engines Forged 4032 Pistons
Block:
- BluePrint Engines High Strength Cast Iron Block
- Cylinders Honed on Computer-Controlled Machine to Within .0002 Straightness and Roundness
- Cylinders are Sonic Tested for Thickness
- Drilled and Tapped for Clutch Linkage
- Align Honed Main Bearing Bore
- Mech Fuel Pump Provision: Yes
- Passenger Side Dipstick
- 1-Piece Rear Main Seal
- 4-Bolt Main
- 4.000" Bore
Rotating Assembly:
- BluePrint Forged Crankshaft
- 3.875" Stroke
- Forged I-beam 6.000" Connecting Rods
- BluePrint Engines Forged 4032 Pistons
- Internally Balanced Front - Externally Balanced Rear
Cylinder Heads:
- BluePrint Aluminum Cylinder Heads - HP8103
- 64cc Chamber
- 2.08" Intake / 1.60" Exhaust valves
- 220cc Intake / 67cc Exhaust runners
Cam Specs:
- Hydraulic Roller Cam
- .638 Intake / .622 Exhaust Lift
- 251 Intake / 259 Exhaust Duration
- @ .050-114 Degree Lobe Separation
Ignition Timing:
- 34 Degrees Total
Also includes:
- BluePrint Engines Aluminum Intake Manifold - BPP427454INT
- Holley Sniper 2 EFI - Self-Tuning Kit - Chrome - 550-510-3XX
- BluePrint Engines Valve Covers - BPP9518
- Moroso Street / Strip Oil Pan
- Pro Series Ready Run Distributor
- High Volume Oil Pump
- Timing Cover
- Balancer
Notes:
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BluePrint Motorsports engines are built for maximum performance and are intended for extreme duty applications. Because of the high-stress nature of their use, these engines are sold without any warranty, expressed, or implied.
- This engine features a true 4-inch bore, which mathematically yields 389 CID with a 3.875-inch stroke.
- The performance aluminum cylinder heads on this engine feature a .500 raised port vs OEM.
BETTER THAN THE REST.
At BluePrint Engines, customer satisfaction is our highest priority. Every engine is built using high-quality components, with each rotating assembly balanced to within two grams of specification. Before shipment, every crate engine is dyno tested and certified to ensure it is ready to deliver the horsepower and torque you expect.
To stand behind that level of quality, BluePrint Engines offers industry-leading warranty coverage, providing confidence and peace of mind whether the engine is installed by an individual or a professional installer. Our standard warranty is fully transferable, adding long-term value and reassurance for our customers.
Warranty Coverage Details:
- BluePrint Engines (including Builder Series)- Standard Warranty 30 months or 50,000 miles (parts and labor)*
- BluePrint Engines Extended Warranty- 48 months or unlimited miles (parts and labor)*
- Race / Motorsports Engines -No warranty
- Marine Engines- 12 months (parts and labor)
- Short Blocks-12 months (parts only)
- Bare Blocks- 6-Month Unaltered
- International Sales- Warranty coverage is handled by the in-country distributor
*Applies to eligible engine part numbers beginning with “B” or “P.” Warranty coverage is subject to terms and conditions. Proper installation and maintenance are required.
Please refer to full warranty documentation for complete details 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)!
