Overview
BluePrint Engines GM 454 C.I.D. 460 HP Cruiser Dressed Long Block Crate Engines
BluePrint Engines GM 454 C.I.D. 460 HP Cruiser Dressed Long Block crate engines are available in three different models—two with complete front accessory drives. All models deliver 460 hp and 479 lbs.-ft of torque; and feature aluminum heads, hydraulic roller cam, forged crank, hypereutectic pistons, and a compression ratio of 9.85 to 1. Additional specifications include:
* BLOCK:
NEW BluePrint Cast Iron Block, 454 BBC
Manufactured and Machined in the USA
4-Bolt Main
4.250 in. Bore
1-Piece Rear Main Seal
Mech fuel pump provision: Yes
Standard Deck
* ROTATING ASSEMBLY:
New BluePrint Forged Crankshaft
4.000 in. Stroke, 4.250 in. Bore
6.135 in. connecting rods with 150,000 psi bolts
Hypereutectic pistons
External
* CYLINDER HEADS:
BluePrint Aluminum Cylinder Heads
119cc chamber
2.30 in. intake/1.88 in. exhaust valves
316cc intake/124cc exhaust runners
Cylinder heads feature a .300 in. raised exhaust port vs. an OEM casting
Must verify header/exhaust clearance
* CAM SPECS:
Cam Type: Roller
.501 Intake .510 Exhaust
216 Intake / 228 Exhaust duration
@ .050 – 112 degree lobe separation
* IGNITION TIMING:
10-16 degrees initial and total timing 32-36 degrees at 3,500 rpm
* ALSO INCLUDES:
Intake Manifold single plane, satin aluminum
850cfm Carburetor
Valve covers, oil pan and timing cover
Dyno test results shipped with engine
30 month / 50,000 mile warranty
* NOTES: This engine is an excellent cruiser and daily driver engine. This engine makes up to 15 in. of vacuum, and is designed to work excellent with power brakes, stock torque converter, stock gearing, and run on 87 octane fuel. Features External 42.5 oz. imbalance. Recommend GM flywheel 14096987, or TCI flexplate 399973.
INCLUDED ONLY WITH MODEL BP454CTCK:
* Installed polished complete front accessory drive system with A/C, P/S, WP, all belts and pulleys.
INCLUDED ONLY WITH MODEL BP454CTCKB:
* Installed black complete front accessory drive system with A/C, P/S, WP, all belts and pulleys.