BP454CT Series
Horsepower & Torque: 460 Horsepower / 479 ft. lbs. Torque Cylinder Heads: BluePrint Engines Aluminum Cylinder Heads Compression Ratio: 9.85:1 Camshaft: Hydraulic Roller Cam - .501 Intake .510 Exhaust Lift and 216 Intake / 228 Exhaust Duration @.050-112° LSA Pistons: Hypereutectic Crankshaft: Cast Crank - 4.000" Stroke and Forged 6.135" Rods Fuel Recommendation: 91+ Octane
Description:
- Horsepower & Torque: 460 Horsepower / 479 ft. lbs. Torque
- Compression Ratio: 9.85:1
- BluePrint Engines Aluminum Heads
- BluePrint Engines Hydraulic Roller Cam
- BluePrint Engines Cast Crankshaft
- BluePrint Engines Hypereutectic Pistons
Block:
- BluePrint Engines High Strength Cast Iron Block, 454 BBC
- Manufactured and Machined in the USA!
- Mech Fuel Pump Provision: Yes
- 1-Piece Rear Main Seal
- Standard Deck
- 4-Bolt Main
- 4.250" Bore
Rotating Assembly:
- Cast Crankshaft
- OEM Type 6.135" Connecting Rods w/ 150,000 PSI Bolts
- Hypereutectic Pistons
- Externally Balanced Front and Rear
Cylinder Heads:
- BluePrint Aluminum Cylinder Heads - PS8013
- 119cc Chamber
- 2.30" Intake / 1.88" 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:
- Hydraulic Roller
- .501 Intake / .510 Exhaust
- 216 Intake / 228 Exhaust Duration
- @ .050-112 Degree Lobe Separation
Ignition Timing:
- Initial Timing 10-16° and Total Timing 32-34°
Also Includes:
- Harmonic Balancer
- Timing Cover
- Valve Covers
- Dipstick
- Oil Pan
Notes:
- This engine is an excellent cruiser and daily driver engine. This engine makes up to 15 inches of vacuum, and is designed to work excellent with power brakes, stock torque converter, stock gearing, and run on 87 octane fuel.
- The initial advance should be set at 13-16 degrees BTDC. The total advance should be NO MORE than 34 degrees BTDC and should be reached by about 4000 RPM. Failure to follow these guidelines can cause detonation damage and will void the warranty.
- Recommend using a distributor with melonized iron or steel gear ONLY on this engine.
- Features External 42.5 oz. imbalance. Recommend BluePrint Engines flywheel 14096987 or BluePrint Engines flex plate 399973.
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: BP454CT
Fuel Delivery Type: Carbureted, 750 cfm **Not included**
Spark Plug: BPP7938 NGK 7938 BKR5E (.750-inch reach, 14mm thread, 5/8 hex, plug)
Spark Plug Gap: .035"
Harmonic Balancer: Weighted, 8" Diameter
Flexplate/Flywheel: Weighted Gen V 1 Piece Rear Main Seal. 42.5 oz. Imbalance
Stall Converter: 2000-2400 rpm
Intake Manifold: Dual Plane, Satin Aluminum **Not Included**
Fuel Recommendation: 91+ Octane
Timing (Initial/Total Advance): Initial Timing - 10-16° and Total Timing 32-34°
Firing Order: 1,8,4,3,6,5,7,2
Recommended Break in Oil: BPP710 (Click Here)
Recommended Service Oil: BPP10W30 (Click Here)
Recommended Oil Filter: BPP51061 (Click Here)
Total Oil Capacity with Production Oil Pan, and Correct Filter: 8 Quarts