BPMS396CT Series
Horsepower & Torque: 530 Horsepower / 480 ft. lbs. Torque Cylinder Heads: BluePrint Engines Aluminum Cylinder Heads Compression Ratio: 10.4:1 Camshaft: Hydraulic Roller Cam - .638 Intake / .622 Exhaust Lift and 251 Intake / 259 Exhaust Duration @ .050 - 114° LSA Pistons: Forged 4032 High RPM Endurance Crankshaft: Steel Crank - 3.875" Stroke and 6.000" I-Beam Rods Requires Race Fuel of 100+ Octane
**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 Holley 950 cfm carburetor 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:
- Holley 950cfm Double Pumper Carburetor w/ Mechanical Secondaries - BPP082951
- BluePrint Engines Aluminum Intake Manifold - BPP427454INT
- BluePrint Engines Valve Covers - BPP9518
- Moroso Street / Strip Oil Pan
- Pro Series Ready Run Distributor
- High Volume Oil Pump
- Timing Cover
- Balancer
Notes:
- 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.
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: BPMS396CTC
Fuel Delivery Type: Carbureted, 950cfm, Mechanical Secondaries
Spark Plug: BPP7938 NGK 7938 BKR5E (.750-inch reach, 14mm thread, 5/8 hex, plug)
Spark Plug Gap: .035"
Harmonic Balancer: BPP350 - Non-Weighted, 8" diameter
Flexplate/Flywheel: Late 350 Weighted
Stall Converter: Customer should match engine output and car setup to find best converter.
Intake Manifold: Single Plane, Satin Aluminum
Fuel Recommendation: Requires Race Fuel of 100+ Octane
Total Timing: 34 Degree Total Timing
Firing Order: 1,8,4,3,6,5,7,2
Recommended Oil Filter: BPP51061
Recommended Break in Oil: BPP710
Recommended Oil: BPP10W30