BluePrint Crate Engine - SBC 396 491HP Base Model BP3961CT
Part Number: BPEBP3961CTBLUEPRINT ENGINES
- SKU:
- BPEBP3961CT
- UPC:
- 816671020687
- MPN:
- BP3961CT
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Ships Same Business Day
- Weight:
- 475.00 LBS
Description
The BluePrint SBC 396 491HP crate engine delivers serious power and reliability without the guesswork of a traditional rebuild. Every component—from the forged crankshaft and pistons to the precision-honed cast iron block—is engineered for consistency and durability on the street or strip. If you're building a hot rod, muscle car, or performance project that demands bolt-in simplicity with race-proven performance, this engine eliminates months of machine work and uncertainty.
BLOCK & FOUNDATION
- BluePrint cast iron block
- USA-manufactured, machined
- Align-honed main bores
- Computer-honed cylinders ±.0002"
- Sonic-tested wall thickness
- 4-bolt main caps
- 4.000" bore
- 1-piece rear seal
- Mechanical fuel pump ready
- Passenger-side dipstick
- Clutch linkage provision
ROTATING ASSEMBLY
- Forged BluePrint crankshaft
- 3.875" stroke
- Forged I-beam rods (6.000")
- Forged pistons
- Internal/external balancing
CYLINDER HEADS
- BluePrint aluminum (HP8103)
- 64cc combustion chambers
- 2.08" intake valves
- 1.60" exhaust valves
- 220cc intake runners
- 67cc exhaust runners
- .500" raised ports
CAMSHAFT & IGNITION
- Hydraulic roller cam
- .544" intake lift
- .555" exhaust lift
- 230° intake duration
- 236° exhaust duration
- 110° lobe separation
- 34° total timing @ 3500 RPM
PERFORMANCE & SPECS
- 491 HP output
- 509 ft-lbs torque
- 10.4:1 compression ratio
- 396 cubic inches (true 389 CID)
- Small Block Chevy platform
- 93+ octane fuel required
INCLUDED
- Valve covers
- Oil pan
- Timing cover
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