BluePrint Engines 600 HP Base-Dressed Carbureted GM 496 Big-Block Crate Engine
Highlights
- Perfect for Street and Strip
- High RPM Band
- Handles Aggressive Throttle
- Forged Steel Crankshaft
BluePrint Engines 600-Horsepower Base-Dressed Carbureted GM 496 C.I. Big-Block Crate Engine.
Whether you want a show car with some bite or a strip machine, BluePrint Engines is the go-to stop. With a high RPM powerband, their GM 496 big-block crate engine is primed for performance. It’s built to handle an aggressive throttle without backing down on durability. This makes it great for muscle car and restomod builds alike, all without overcomplicating installation.
Features and Benefits:
- High-strength, cast iron, standard-deck engine block with 4.310” bore
- Operates at 600 horsepower and 568 ft.-lbs. torque
- 10.1:1 compression ratio for stronger throttle response and crisp performance
- 4-bolt main offers stronger bottom end for high-HP applications
- 1-piece rear main seal ensures stronger, leak-free security
- Uses Holley Double Pumper 850-CFM carburetor with manual choke
- Built-in BluePrint Engines Muscle Series cylinder heads made of aluminum
- Single-plane, satin aluminum-finished intake manifold
- Forged steel crankshaft with 4.250" 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 at 3500 RPM
- Includes mechanical fuel pump provision
- Backed by BluePrint Engines' 30-month/50,000-mile warranty
Also Includes:
- Valve covers
- Oil pan
- Timing cover
- Ready Run HEI distributor
Cylinder Head Specifications:
- 119cc chambers
- 2.30" intake / 1.88" exhaust valves
- 316cc intake / 124cc exhaust runners
Camshaft Specifications:
- .647” intake / .647” exhaust lift
- 248 degrees intake / 254 degrees exhaust duration
- @ .050-112 degrees lobe separation
Additional Notes:
- Not designed for EGR use.
- The cylinder heads feature a .300" raised exhaust port vs OEM casting. Please verify header-to-exhaust clearance prior to installation.
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Related Categories: C10 Crate Engines & Cylinder Blocks, C10 Restomod Engine, C/K Engine, C/K Restomod
Only for use on pre-pollution controlled vehicles: This product can be used on vehicles that were manufactured before emissions control regulations were imposed. Pre-pollution vehicles are defined as:
- 1965 and older U.S. manufactured California certified vehicles
- 1967 and older U.S. manufactured federally certified vehicles
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