--- title: BP302CT / BP302RCT Series description: Ford Small Block Compatible 302 c.i. Engine - 361 Horsepower --- [Skip to content](https://knowledgebase.blueprintengines.com/knowledge/bp302ct-/-bp302rct-series#main-content) English Show submenu for translations ![IN CRATE ENGINES..png\]](https://knowledgebase.blueprintengines.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IN%20CRATE%20ENGINES..png?height=40&name=IN%20CRATE%20ENGINES..png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - Go to www.blueprintengines.com Go to www.blueprintengines.com How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Knowledge Base](https://knowledgebase.blueprintengines.com/knowledge?hsLang=en) 2. [Engine Specs](https://knowledgebase.blueprintengines.com/knowledge/engine-specs?hsLang=en) # BP302CT / BP302RCT Series ## Horsepower & Torque: 361 Horsepower / 334 ft. lbs. Torque Cylinder Heads: BluePrint Engines Aluminum Cylinder Heads Compression Ratio: 9.4:1 Camshaft: Hydraulic Roller Cam - .533 Intake / .544 Exhaust Lift and 215 Intake / 220 Exhaust Duration @ .050 - 114° LSA Pistons: Hypereutectic Crankshaft: Cast Crank - 3.000" Stroke and 5.090" Rods Fuel Recommendation: 87+ Octane #### Description: - Horsepower & Torque: 361 Horsepower / 334 ft. lbs. Torque - Compression Ratio: 9.4:1 - BluePrint Engines Aluminum Heads - BluePrint Engines Hydraulic Roller Cam - BluePrint Engines Cast Crank - BluePrint Engines Hypereutectic Pistons #### Block: - BluePrint Engines High Strength Cast Iron Block - Increased Deck Thickness and Strength Webbing - Priority Main Oiling - 4.000" Bore - 4-Bolt Main - 1-Piece Rear Main Seal - Improved Water Jacket Design #### Rotating Assembly: - Cast Crank - 3.000" Stroke - OEM Type 5.090" Connecting Rods - Hypereutectic Pistons - 50oz Externally Balanced Front and Rear #### Cylinder Heads: - BluePrint Aluminum Cylinder Heads - [HP9008](https://blueprintengines.com/collections/cylinder-heads/products/sb-ford-aluminum-cylinder-head-190cc-pedestal-mount-assembled-hp9008) - 60cc Chamber - 2.02" Intake / 1.60" Exhaust Valves - 190cc Intake / 60cc Exhaust Runners #### Cam Specs: - Hydraulic Roller Cam - .533 Intake / .544 Exhaust Lift - 215 Intake / 220 Exhaust Duration - @.050-114 Degree Lobe Separation #### Ignition Timing: - 10-16 Degrees Initial, 32-34 Total #### Also Includes: - Front Sump Oil Pan - Valve Covers - Timing Cover - Dipstick #### Notes: - Engine timing cover is designed for standard rotation water pump and pulley kit ONLY. - This engine is an excellent cruiser and daily driver engine. This engine makes up to 13 inches of vacuum, and is designed to work excellent with power brakes, stock torque converter, stock gearing, and run on 87 octane fuel   Engine Accessory Specifications *Your BluePrint engine was dyno tested with the parts and specifications listed below.  If you prefer to install a different part, your engine may not produce the horsepower recorded on your dyno sheet.*  **Part Number:** BP302CT **Fuel Delivery Type:** Carbureted, 600cfm \*\*Not included\*\* **Spark Plug:** [BPP7938 NGK 7938 BKR5E](https://blueprintengines.com/products/bpp7938-ngk-7938-bkr5e-spark-plugs-set-of-8) (.750 inch reach, 14mm thread, 5/8 hex, plug) **Spark Plug Gap:** .035" **Harmonic Balancer:** [BPP50](https://blueprintengines.com/products/ford-small-block-harmonic-balancer-externally-balanced-bpp50) - 50 Ounce, 6.4" Diameter **Flexplate/Flywheel:** 50 Ounce Weighted **Stall Converter:** OEM-1800 rpm **Intake Manifold:** Dual plane (not included) **Fuel Recommendation:** 87+ Octane Approved **Timing (Initial/Total Advance):** Initial timing - 10-16° and Total timing 32-34° **Firing Order:** 1,3,7,2,6,5,4,8 **Notes:** Not for EGR - Engine requires a V-belt standard rotation water pump and belt system.   **Recommended Break in Oil:** [**BPP710 (Click Here)**](https://blueprintengines.com/products/blueprint-engines-crate-engine-break-in-oil-1-quart-bpp710) **Recommended Service Oil:** [**BPP10W30 (Click Here)**](https://blueprintengines.com/products/blueprint-engines-10w30-engine-oil-1-quart-bpp10w30) **Recommended Oil Filter:** [**BPP21085**](https://blueprintengines.com/products/chrysler-and-ford-sb-compatible-oil-filter-space-saver-size?_pos=1&_psq=BPP21085&_ss=e&_v=1.0) **or** [**BPP51515 (Click Here)**](https://blueprintengines.com/products/sbf-sbm-oil-filter-bpp51515) **Total Oil capacity with production oil pan, and Correct Filter**: 5 Quarts - [General Support](https://knowledgebase.blueprintengines.com/knowledge/general-support?hsLang=en) - [Technical Support](https://knowledgebase.blueprintengines.com/knowledge/technical-support?hsLang=en#main-content) - [General Engine FAQ](https://knowledgebase.blueprintengines.com/knowledge/technical-support?hsLang=en#general-engine-faq) - [BluePrint GM Style Engines](https://knowledgebase.blueprintengines.com/knowledge/technical-support?hsLang=en#blueprint-gm-style-engines) - [BluePrint Ford Style Engines](https://knowledgebase.blueprintengines.com/knowledge/technical-support?hsLang=en#blueprint-ford-style-engines) - [Transmissions](https://knowledgebase.blueprintengines.com/knowledge/technical-support?hsLang=en#transmissions) - [Fuel Systems](https://knowledgebase.blueprintengines.com/knowledge/technical-support?hsLang=en#fuel-systems) - [Parts and Accessories](https://knowledgebase.blueprintengines.com/knowledge/technical-support?hsLang=en#parts-and-accessories) - [Carburetors](https://knowledgebase.blueprintengines.com/knowledge/technical-support?hsLang=en#carburetors) - [Alternator](https://knowledgebase.blueprintengines.com/knowledge/technical-support?hsLang=en#alternator) - [Term X](https://knowledgebase.blueprintengines.com/knowledge/technical-support?hsLang=en#term-x) - [Valve Train](https://knowledgebase.blueprintengines.com/knowledge/technical-support?hsLang=en#valve-train) - [Factory Five FAQ](https://knowledgebase.blueprintengines.com/knowledge/factory-five-faq?hsLang=en) - [Engine Specs](https://knowledgebase.blueprintengines.com/knowledge/engine-specs?hsLang=en) - [Discontinued Engine Specs](https://knowledgebase.blueprintengines.com/knowledge/discontinued-engine-specs?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Engine Support](https://knowledgebase.blueprintengines.com/knowledge/discontinued-engine-specs?hsLang=en#engine-support) [![Chill listening crop-3](https://knowledgebase.blueprintengines.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IN%20CRATE%20ENGINES..png?width=92&height=24&name=IN%20CRATE%20ENGINES..png "Chill listening crop-3")](http://navy-blueprint-logo) www.blueprintengines.com Help Center Copyright © 2026, BluePrint Engines