BluePrint Builder Series 400/500HP Standard Edition EFI Crate Engine and 700R4 Transmission Combos B400FK700

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BluePrint Builder Series 400/500HP Standard Edition EFI Crate Engine and 700R4 Transmission Combos

BluePrint Builder Series 400/500HP Standard Edition EFI crate engine and 700R4 transmission combos take the guesswork out of matching up an engine and transmission for your ride. Featuring a fuel injected Chevy small block-compatible 400 (c.i.d.) engine that produces 500 horsepower, this standard edition builder series includes a polished pulley kit and 700R4 automatic transmission. The aluminum BluePrint Engines cylinder heads help produce a nice 10.3:1 compression ratio, with assistance from the hydraulic roller camshaft, forged pistons, and forged crankshaft. Altogether, this assembly produces 510 lbs.-ft. of torque. When you need or want a new powertrain for your GM ride, go with the authority in crate engines and their BluePrint Builder Series 400/500HP Standard Edition EFI crate engine and 700R4 transmission combos.

Other product features, items, and specifications include:

Block:
* New BluePrint cast iron
* Bore is 4.125 in.
* Main caps are 4-bolt
* One-piece rear main seal
* Mechanical fuel pump provision
* Passenger side dipstick
* Drilled and tapped for clutch linkage

Rotating Assembly:
* New BluePrint forged crankshaft
* Stroke – 3.750 in.
* Forged I-beam 5.700 in. connecting rods with 150,000 psi bolts
* Forged pistons
* Internal front/external rear
* Non-weighted 8 in. harmonic balancer (BPP350)

Cylinder Heads:
* BluePrint H8103 performance models (0.500 in. raised port vs. OEM)
* Chamber – 64cc
* Valves are 2.080 in. intake and 1.600 in. exhaust
* Exhaust runners are 220cc intake and 67cc exhaust

Camshaft:
* Hydraulic roller
* Intake valve lift – 0.555 in.
* Exhaust valve lift – 0.576 in.
* Intake duration at 0.050 in. of lift – 236
* Exhaust duration at 0.050 in. of lift – 242
* Lobe separation angle (LSA) – 110 degrees

Ignition Timing
* Initial is 10-16 degrees
* Total is 32-34 degrees (at 3,500 rpm)
* Firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Automatic Transmission Package:
* Complete 700R4 package
* Torque converter with 2,200 – 2,400 rpm stall
* Weighted flexplate (one-piece, RMS)
* Starter
* Due to numerous tire/rear gear combinations, this transmission does not ship with a speedometer gear or sender housing

Other Components:
* Dual plane aluminum intake manifold with satin finish
* Complete EFI system with pump kit
* Spark plugs and wires (with separators)
* Valve covers, oil pan, and timing cover
* Oil filter
* Front accessory drive with polished finish (includes A/C and power steering)
* BPP7938 NGK BKR5E spark plugs (0.750 in. reach, 14mm thread pitch, 5/8 in. hex, 0.035 in. gap)
* Thermostat and housing

Note: Recommended fuel is 91 octane. Recommended oil is BPP710. Not designed for EGR compatibility.

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