Product Summary

Connect and Cruise Crate Engine Type, Oil Pan Included

  • BluePrint 400 delivers 500 horsepower and 510 ft.-lbs. of torque
  • Polished front accessory
  • Holley 750 CFM carburetor and dual plane intake
  • Forged crankshaft, forged pistons, aluminum heads, and hydraulic roller cam
  • Complete 700R4 automatic transmission package includes torque converter, flexplate, and starter
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Key Specs

Crate Engine TypeConnect and Cruise
Compression Ratio10.3:1
Engine Displacement400 cu. in.
Camshaft TypeHydraulic Roller Tappet
Cylinder Head MaterialAluminum
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BluePrint Engines B400K700 Details

This BluePrint Builder Series 400 c.i. engine and 700R4 automatic transmission package is a high-output carbureted small block Chevy combination built for serious street performance with classic V8 character and overdrive drivability. Delivering 500 horsepower and 510 ft.-lbs. of torque, it combines forged internals, aluminum heads, a hydraulic roller cam, a Holley 750 CFM carburetor, and a polished front accessory drive with a complete 700R4 automatic transmission package for a powerful, responsive setup that offers both hard acceleration and comfortable cruising.

  • BluePrint 400 delivers 500 horsepower and 510 ft.-lbs. of torque
  • Polished front accessory
  • Holley 750 CFM carburetor and dual plane intake
  • Forged crankshaft, forged pistons, aluminum heads, and hydraulic roller cam 
  • Complete 700R4 automatic transmission package includes torque converter, flexplate, and starter

Block:

  • BluePrint Engines High Strength Cast Iron Block
  • Drilled and Tapped for Clutch Linkage
  • Mech Fuel Pump Provision: Yes
  • Passenger Side Dipstick
  • 1-Piece Rear Main Seal
  • 4-Bolt Main
  • 4.125" Bore

Rotating Assembly:

  • BluePrint Forged Crankshaft
  • 3.750" Stroke
  • Forged I Beam 5.700" Connecting Rods w/ 150,000 PSI Bolts
  • Forged 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
  • .555 Intake / .576 Exhaust Lift
  • 236 Intake / 242 Exhaust Duration
  • @ .050-110 Degree Lobe Separation

Ignition Timing:

  • 10-16° Initial and Total Timing 32-34° at 3500 RPM

Also Includes:

  • Intake Manifold Dual Plane Satin Aluminum - BPP350VINT
  • Holley 750cfm Classic Carburetor - BPP080508S
  • Pro Series Ready Run Distributor - BPP3503BK
  • Thermostat Housing - BPP10108470
  • Mechanical Fuel Pump - BPP61073
  • Thermostat - BPP180TS
  • Spark Plugs - BPP7938
  • Plug Wire Separators
  • Spark Plug Wires
  • Valve Covers
  • Timing Cover
  • Oil Filter
  • Oil Pan
  • Polished Front Accessory Drive - BPP350FDACPS4
  • Reverse Rotation Short Water Pump
  • Type II Power Steering Pump
  • Remote Power Steering Pump Reservoir
  • 140amp 1-wire Alternator
  • 7B10 Peanut Style Air Conditioning Compressor

Assembled with Complete 700R4 Automatic Transmission Package:

  • 700R4 Complete Package
  • 2200-2400 Stall Torque Converter
  • Flex Plate
  • Starter

CARB Warning

Follow EPA, CARB, and state regulations for engine changes

Emissions warning: this part is for vehicle engine changes, not direct oem engine replacements. In California, engine changes are legal when done in compliance with California bureau of automotive repairs (bar) engine change policy. For assistance, call bar referee at: (800) 622-7733. And see https://bar.Ca.Gov/consumer/smog_check_program/engine_changes. All customers must comply with federal epa mobile source enforcement memorandum no. 1a (and addendum) and all applicable state regulations when conducting engine changes. Improper installation and/or use of this part in California may subject the installer and/or owner to a $37,500 penalty per violation per vehicle, revocation of registration, loss of use on California public right of ways, and proof of correction for tampering. There are similar restrictions and penalties under federal law and laws of all states for use of this engine change part on makes or models of vehicles that render them noncompliant with applicable state and/or federal emission laws with penalties under federal law of up to approximately $45,268 per tampered vehicle and/or engine

BluePrint Engines B400K700 Specifications

KEY SPECS
MFG. Part #B400K700
BrandBluePrint Engines
Crate Engine TypeConnect and Cruise
Compression Ratio10.3:1
Engine Displacement400 cu. in.
Camshaft TypeHydraulic Roller Tappet
Cylinder Head MaterialAluminum
Piston MaterialForged Aluminum
Crankshaft MaterialForged Steel
Carburetor IncludedYes
Intake Manifold IncludedYes
Distributor IncludedYes
Connecting Rod MaterialForged Steel
Valve Covers IncludedYes
Cylinder Heads IncludedYes
Throttle Body IncludedNo
Timing Cover IncludedYes
Oil Pan IncludedYes
Water Pump IncludedYes
Harmonic Balancer IncludedYes
Flexplate IncludedNo
Flywheel IncludedYes
Air Cleaner IncludedYes
Spark Plugs IncludedYes
Spark Plug Wires IncludedYes
Computer IncludedNo
Wiring Harness IncludedYes
GENERAL
Horsepower500 horsepower
Combustion Chamber Volume64cc
Camshaft Duration (.050 in)236° intake / 242° exhaust
Camshaft Lift (in).555 intake / .576 exhaust
Bore x Stroke (in)4.125" bore x 3.750"
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