This BluePrint Engines 302 cubic inch Ford small block crate engine is a base dressed, fuel injected rear sump build rated at 361 horsepower and 334 lb-ft of torque. It arrives with the Holley Sniper 2 EFI system, intake manifold, distributor, harmonic balancer, valve covers, and timing cover already installed. It is built on a cast iron block with a hydraulic roller cam, hypereutectic pistons, and BluePrint aluminum HP9008 heads. Every BluePrint crate engine is dyno tested and ships with a dyno printout of its results.
Specifications:
- Displacement: 302 c.i. (4.9L)
- Horsepower: 361 HP
- Torque: 334 lb-ft
- Bore: 4.000 in
- Stroke: 3.000 in
- Compression ratio: 9.4:1
- Block: High-strength cast iron with increased deck thickness and strength webbing, priority main oiling, 4-bolt main, 1-piece rear main seal, improved water jacket design
- Crankshaft: Cast, 3.000 in stroke
- Connecting rods: OEM type, 5.090 in
- Pistons: Hypereutectic
- Cylinder heads: BluePrint aluminum HP9008, 60cc chamber, 2.02 in intake / 1.60 in exhaust valves, 190cc intake / 60cc exhaust runners
- Camshaft: Hydraulic roller, .533 in intake / .544 in exhaust lift, 215/220 duration at .050, 114 deg lobe separation
- Induction: EFI: Holley Sniper 2 EFI system (BPP550-510-3XX) with intake manifold BPP302INT
- Oil pan: Rear sump
- Balance: 50 oz, externally balanced front and rear
- Ignition timing: 10-16 degrees initial, 32-34 total
- Fuel: 87+ octane
- Part number: BP302RCTF
What's Included: This is a base dressed, fuel injected, rear sump engine. Per the BluePrint listing, it includes: Holley Sniper 2 EFI System - BPP550-510-3XX; Intake Manifold - BPP302INT; Pro-Series Ready Run Distributor - BPP3023BK; 50oz Harmonic Balancer - BPP50; BluePrint Logo'd Valve Covers - BPP9237; BluePrint Timing Cover - BPP302351TC; BluePrint Dipstick - BPP6920.
Engine Platform: Built to the Ford small block platform. It runs on 87+ octane fuel, and the BluePrint HP9008 aluminum heads use 2.02 in intake and 1.60 in exhaust valves.
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FAQ
What is included with the BP302RCTF base dressed engine?
It includes the Holley Sniper 2 EFI System (BPP550-510-3XX), intake manifold (BPP302INT), Pro-Series Ready Run distributor (BPP3023BK), 50 oz harmonic balancer (BPP50), logo valve covers (BPP9237), and timing cover (BPP302351TC). The BluePrint page does not list a flywheel or flex plate, starter, or clutch or converter among the included items.
How much power does it make?
It is rated at 361 horsepower and 334 lb-ft of torque, and ships with a dyno printout of its tested results.
Does it use EFI or a carburetor?
It uses a Holley Sniper 2 EFI system (BPP550-510-3XX). BluePrint lists an EFI fuel pump kit (BPP5267) as a separate related product, not as part of the engine.
Is this a rear sump engine?
Yes, this listing is the rear sump configuration.
What driving use is it designed for?
BluePrint describes it as a street cruiser and daily driver build. It runs on 87+ octane fuel, and BluePrint recommends electric fans producing 3000 cfm or more for engines of 400 cubic inches or less.
