This BluePrint Engines 454 cubic inch GM big block crate engine is a deluxe dressed, fuel-injected build rated at 460 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque. A Holley Sniper 2 EFI system, distributor, intake manifold, and a black front accessory drive kit with alternator, air conditioning compressor, and power steering pump come installed on a cast iron 4-bolt main block with a hydraulic roller cam and BluePrint aluminum heads. BluePrint describes this build as suited to cruiser and daily driver use.
Specifications:
- Displacement: 454 c.i. (7.4L)
- Horsepower: 460 HP
- Torque: 479 lb-ft
- Bore: 4.250 in
- Stroke: 4.000 in
- Compression ratio: 9.85:1
- Block: High-strength cast iron, standard deck, 4-bolt main, 1-piece rear main seal, mechanical fuel pump provision, manufactured and machined in the USA
- Crankshaft: Cast, 4.000 in stroke
- Connecting rods: 6.135 in with 150,000 PSI bolts
- Pistons: Hypereutectic, dome, 26cc
- Cylinder heads: BluePrint aluminum PS8013, 119cc chamber, 2.30 in intake / 1.88 in exhaust valves, 316cc intake / 124cc exhaust runners, .300 in raised exhaust port vs OEM casting (verify header and exhaust clearance)
- Camshaft: Hydraulic roller, .501 in intake / .510 in exhaust lift, 216/228 duration at .050, 112 deg LSA
- Induction: Fuel injected: Holley Sniper 2 EFI System (BPP550-510-3XX)
- Balance: Externally balanced front and rear
- Ignition timing: Initial 10 to 16 degrees, 32 to 34 degrees total
- Fuel: 91+ octane
- Part number: BP454CTFKB
What's Included: This is a deluxe dressed, fuel-injected engine with the black pulley kit. It comes with: Holley Sniper 2 EFI System (BPP550-510-3XX); Pro Billet Ready Run Distributor (BPP350RBK); Intake Manifold Dual Plane, Satin Aluminum; Harmonic Balancer (BPP454E); BluePrint Valve Covers; BluePrint Dipstick; Timing Cover; Oil Pump; Oil Pan; Black Pulley Kit (BPP454FDPSAC4BK); Reverse Rotation Short Water Pump; 1-Wire 140amp Alternator; Peanut Style Air Conditioning Compressor; Type II Power Steering Pump with Remote Reservoir. The EFI fuel pump kit (BPP5267) is sold separately.
Engine Platform: Built to the GM big block (BBC) platform. The aluminum heads use a .300 in raised exhaust port versus an OEM casting, so header and exhaust clearance should be verified before installation.
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FAQ
What comes on the BP454CTFKB deluxe dressed engine?
It includes a Holley Sniper 2 EFI System (BPP550-510-3XX), a Pro Billet Ready Run Distributor (BPP350RBK), a dual-plane satin aluminum intake manifold, a harmonic balancer (BPP454E), valve covers, a dipstick, a timing cover, an oil pump, an oil pan, a black pulley kit (BPP454FDPSAC4BK), a reverse rotation short water pump, a 1-wire 140 amp alternator, a peanut style air conditioning compressor, and a Type II power steering pump with remote reservoir.
How much power does it make?
It is rated at 460 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque with 9.85:1 compression, and the specified fuel is 91+ octane.
What fuel injection system is on it?
A Holley Sniper 2 EFI System (BPP550-510-3XX) is included. The EFI fuel pump kit (BPP5267) is sold separately.
Will the front accessory drive fit my vehicle?
BluePrint states the low-profile front accessory drive fits many vehicles, but the buyer must measure and confirm fitment. Power steering hoses, alternator wiring, fittings, or fabrication may be needed.
Does this engine need a specific flywheel or flex plate?
It is externally balanced, with an imbalance of 42.5 oz. BluePrint recommends its flywheel 14096987 or flex plate 399973, neither of which is listed among the included items.
