BluePrint Engines BP3961CT GM 396 Stroker Small Block 491 HP Long Block
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BluePrint Engines BP3961CT GM 396 Stroker Small Block 491 HP Long Block

BluePrint Engines BP3961CT GM 396 Stroker Small Block 491 HP Long Block

This BluePrint Engines BP3961CT GM Long Block Crate Engine 396 Small Block produces 491 horsepower and 509 ft./lbs. of torque. It comes with aluminum cylinder heads as well as a hydraulic roller camshaft. It also has Forged pistons as well as a Steel crankshaft, and features a 10.4:1 compression ratio. 

This engine features an align honed bearing bore as well as sonic-tested cylinders, and cylinders honed to within .0002" straightness and roundness. It also includes valve covers, oil pan as well as a timing cover. A mechanical fuel pump provision and a passenger side dipstick are also included. 

BluePrint Engines recommends 93 octane gasoline as well as 34 degrees total ignition timing at 3500 RPM. A 850 cfm carburetor in addition to a dual plane intake are recommended.

This engine comes with an industry-leading 30-Month/50,000 mile warranty!

Manufactured and Machined in the USA!

BluePrint Engines BP3961CT GM 396 Small Block Long Block Specs:

  • Engine Family: Small Block Chevy
  • Displacement: 396 CID
  • Horsepower: 491
  • Torque Ft./Lbs: 509
  • Compression Ratio: 10.4:1
  • Block Material: Cast Iron
  • Bore: 4.000 in.
  • Stroke: 3.875 in.
  • Rod Length: 6.000 in.
  • Piston Type: Forged
  • Cylinder Head Material: Aluminum
  • Cylinder Head Chamber Volume: 64cc
  • Intake Valve Size: 2.08 in.
  • Exhaust Valve Size: 1.60 in.
  • Intake Runner Size: 220cc
  • Exhaust Runner Size: 67cc
  • Crankshaft Material: Steel
  • Engine Balance: Internal/External
  • Rear Main Seal Type: 1-piece
  • Camshaft Style: Hydraulic Roller
  • Valve Lift Intake: .544
  • Valve Lift Exhaust: .555
  • Intake Duration at .050": 230
  • Exhaust Duration at .050": 236
  • Lobe Separation: 110
  • Quantity: Sold individually 

Note: Cylinder heads feature a .500 raised port.

BluePrint Engines offers short blocks and long blocks, as well as turnkey engine assemblies in all of the popular GM, Ford, and Mopar configurations. They Dyno Test every engine, assuring an excellent choice for you as well as your customer.

$7,649.00
BluePrint Engines BP3961CT GM 396 Stroker Small Block 491 HP Long Block
$7,649.00

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BluePrint Engines BP3961CT GM 396 Stroker Small Block 491 HP Long Block

This BluePrint Engines BP3961CT GM Long Block Crate Engine 396 Small Block produces 491 horsepower and 509 ft./lbs. of torque. It comes with aluminum cylinder heads as well as a hydraulic roller camshaft. It also has Forged pistons as well as a Steel crankshaft, and features a 10.4:1 compression ratio. 

This engine features an align honed bearing bore as well as sonic-tested cylinders, and cylinders honed to within .0002" straightness and roundness. It also includes valve covers, oil pan as well as a timing cover. A mechanical fuel pump provision and a passenger side dipstick are also included. 

BluePrint Engines recommends 93 octane gasoline as well as 34 degrees total ignition timing at 3500 RPM. A 850 cfm carburetor in addition to a dual plane intake are recommended.

This engine comes with an industry-leading 30-Month/50,000 mile warranty!

Manufactured and Machined in the USA!

BluePrint Engines BP3961CT GM 396 Small Block Long Block Specs:

  • Engine Family: Small Block Chevy
  • Displacement: 396 CID
  • Horsepower: 491
  • Torque Ft./Lbs: 509
  • Compression Ratio: 10.4:1
  • Block Material: Cast Iron
  • Bore: 4.000 in.
  • Stroke: 3.875 in.
  • Rod Length: 6.000 in.
  • Piston Type: Forged
  • Cylinder Head Material: Aluminum
  • Cylinder Head Chamber Volume: 64cc
  • Intake Valve Size: 2.08 in.
  • Exhaust Valve Size: 1.60 in.
  • Intake Runner Size: 220cc
  • Exhaust Runner Size: 67cc
  • Crankshaft Material: Steel
  • Engine Balance: Internal/External
  • Rear Main Seal Type: 1-piece
  • Camshaft Style: Hydraulic Roller
  • Valve Lift Intake: .544
  • Valve Lift Exhaust: .555
  • Intake Duration at .050": 230
  • Exhaust Duration at .050": 236
  • Lobe Separation: 110
  • Quantity: Sold individually 

Note: Cylinder heads feature a .500 raised port.

BluePrint Engines offers short blocks and long blocks, as well as turnkey engine assemblies in all of the popular GM, Ford, and Mopar configurations. They Dyno Test every engine, assuring an excellent choice for you as well as your customer.

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This BluePrint Engines BP3961CT GM Long Block Crate Engine 396 Small Block produces 491 horsepower and 509 ft./lbs. of torque. It comes with aluminum cylinder heads as well as a hydraulic roller camshaft. It also has Forged pistons as well as a Steel crankshaft, and features a 10.4:1 compression ratio. 

This engine features an align honed bearing bore as well as sonic-tested cylinders, and cylinders honed to within .0002" straightness and roundness. It also includes valve covers, oil pan as well as a timing cover. A mechanical fuel pump provision and a passenger side dipstick are also included. 

BluePrint Engines recommends 93 octane gasoline as well as 34 degrees total ignition timing at 3500 RPM. A 850 cfm carburetor in addition to a dual plane intake are recommended.

This engine comes with an industry-leading 30-Month/50,000 mile warranty!

Manufactured and Machined in the USA!

BluePrint Engines BP3961CT GM 396 Small Block Long Block Specs:

  • Engine Family: Small Block Chevy
  • Displacement: 396 CID
  • Horsepower: 491
  • Torque Ft./Lbs: 509
  • Compression Ratio: 10.4:1
  • Block Material: Cast Iron
  • Bore: 4.000 in.
  • Stroke: 3.875 in.
  • Rod Length: 6.000 in.
  • Piston Type: Forged
  • Cylinder Head Material: Aluminum
  • Cylinder Head Chamber Volume: 64cc
  • Intake Valve Size: 2.08 in.
  • Exhaust Valve Size: 1.60 in.
  • Intake Runner Size: 220cc
  • Exhaust Runner Size: 67cc
  • Crankshaft Material: Steel
  • Engine Balance: Internal/External
  • Rear Main Seal Type: 1-piece
  • Camshaft Style: Hydraulic Roller
  • Valve Lift Intake: .544
  • Valve Lift Exhaust: .555
  • Intake Duration at .050": 230
  • Exhaust Duration at .050": 236
  • Lobe Separation: 110
  • Quantity: Sold individually 

Note: Cylinder heads feature a .500 raised port.

BluePrint Engines offers short blocks and long blocks, as well as turnkey engine assemblies in all of the popular GM, Ford, and Mopar configurations. They Dyno Test every engine, assuring an excellent choice for you as well as your customer.