BluePrint Engines GM 454 Big-Block Crate Engine F.I. Deluxe Dressed 460 HP W/ Polished Pulley Kit

Save yourself the hassle of building a daily driver from scratch with BluePrint Engines’ help. Their GM 454 big-block crate engine comes ready with everything you could ask for out of a cruiser. Restomod-friendly, it pairs beautifully with stock torque converters and gearings. Plus, it makes up to 15” of vacuum, allowing great power brake support.

Features and Benefits:
- High-strength, cast iron, standard-deck engine block with 4.250” bore
- Operates at 460 horsepower and 479 ft.-lbs. torque
- 9.85:1 compression ratio for better performance efficiency
- 4-bolt main offers stronger bottom end for high-HP applications
- 1-piece rear main seal ensures stronger, leak-free security
- Uses Holley Sniper 2 electronic fuel injection (EFI) system
- Built-in BluePrint Engines Muscle Series cylinder heads made of aluminum
- Dual-plane, satin aluminum-finished intake manifold
- Cast iron crankshaft with 4.000" stroke and 6.135" rods
- Connecting rods use OEM-type design and 150,000 PSI bolts
- Hypereutectic pistons for better strength and heat resistance
- Rotating assembly has 42.5-oz. external imbalance
- Hydraulic roller cam. for lower maintenance and better strength than flat tappet cam.
- Ignition timing: 10-16 degrees initial, 32-34 degrees total
- Includes mechanical fuel pump provision
- Backed by BluePrint Engines' 30-month/50,000-mile warranty

Deluxe dressed, the engine comes bonuses like a timing cover and polished pulley kit. Meaning, you get a cleaner, more professional look that’ll leave any enthusiast gushing.

Also Includes:
- Pro billet Ready Run distributor
- Harmonic balancer
- Valve covers
- Oil pan
- Timing cover
- Front accessory drive with water pump, A/C compressor, alternator, and power steering pump

Cylinder Head Specifications:
- 119cc chambers
- 2.30" intake / 1.88" exhaust valves
- 316cc intake / 124cc exhaust runners

Camshaft Specifications:
- .501” intake / .510” exhaust lift
- 216 degrees intake / 228 degrees exhaust duration
- @ .050-112 degrees lobe separation

Additional Notes:
- The cylinder heads feature a .300" raised exhaust port vs OEM casting. Please verify header and exhaust clearance prior to installation.
- The front accessory drive on this engine fits many vehicles, however it is the customer’s responsibility to accurately measure and confirm fitment. Note that the drive has a low-profile design, but things such as power steering hoses, alternator wiring, and additional fittings/fabrication may be required on some vehicles.