Product Description:
Hawks Motorsports offers our clients this B400K700 GM Small Block Compatible 400 C.I. Engine and 700R4 Automatic Transmission – 500 Horsepower – Standard Edition Builder Series – Polished Pulley Kit – Carbureted, BluePrint Engines. This complete Builder Series powertrain package pairs a professionally assembled 400 cubic-inch GM Small Block-compatible stroker engine with a matched 700R4 automatic overdrive transmission, making it an excellent choice for muscle cars, street rods, classic trucks, and custom performance builds seeking dependable power with the simplicity of a carbureted fuel system.
Producing 500 horsepower and 510 lb.-ft. of torque, the engine is built around a BluePrint high-strength cast iron 4-bolt main block with a forged steel crankshaft, forged 6.000-inch I-beam connecting rods, forged 16cc dish pistons, BluePrint aluminum cylinder heads, and a hydraulic roller camshaft. Fuel is supplied by a Holley 750 CFM four-barrel carburetor mounted on a dual-plane aluminum intake manifold for excellent throttle response and broad power throughout the RPM range. The polished front accessory drive system includes a reverse-rotation short water pump, 140-amp one-wire alternator, Type II power steering pump with remote reservoir, and an air conditioning compressor for a clean, finished installation. Each Builder Series package is precision assembled, balanced, dyno tested, and shipped with a matched transmission package to simplify your installation. Manufacturer-rated output is 500 horsepower at 5,800 RPM and 510 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,700 RPM.
Key Features:
- Part Number: B400K700
- BluePrint Engines Builder Series engine and transmission package
- GM Small Block Compatible 400 C.I. stroker engine
- 500 horsepower / 510 lb.-ft. torque
- Holley 750 CFM four-barrel carburetor with electric choke
- Standard Edition Builder Series
- 700R4 automatic overdrive transmission
- BluePrint high-strength cast iron 4-bolt main block
- Forged steel crankshaft
- Forged 6.000-inch I-beam connecting rods
- Forged 16cc dish pistons
- BluePrint aluminum cylinder heads
- Hydraulic roller camshaft
- 10.3:1 compression ratio
- Dual-plane aluminum intake manifold
- Includes 2200–2400 RPM stall torque converter
- Includes flexplate and starter
- Includes polished front accessory drive system
- Reverse-rotation short water pump
- 140-amp one-wire alternator
- Type II power steering pump with remote reservoir
- Air conditioning compressor
- Mechanical fuel pump provision
- Dyno tested before shipment
Fitment Applications:
Universal GM Small Block Compatible powertrain package.
Compatible with many custom performance and restoration applications including:
- Chevrolet Camaro
- Chevrolet Nova
- Chevrolet Chevelle
- Chevrolet El Camino
- Chevrolet Corvette
- Chevrolet C10/C1500
- Chevrolet Bel Air
- Chevrolet Impala
- Pontiac Firebird
- Pontiac Trans Am
- Pontiac GTO
- Buick Skylark
- Oldsmobile Cutlass
- GMC Trucks
- Street rods
- Pro Touring builds
- Restomod projects
- Custom performance vehicles
Verify fitment before ordering, especially when using modified vehicles, aftermarket components, custom engine mounts, or non-original accessory drives.
Installation Notes:
- Includes complete 400 C.I. carbureted engine assembly.
- Includes complete 700R4 automatic transmission package.
- Includes 2200–2400 RPM stall torque converter.
- Includes flexplate and starter.
- Includes Holley 750 CFM carburetor and dual-plane intake manifold.
- Includes polished front accessory drive system with alternator, reverse-rotation short water pump, power steering pump with remote reservoir, and air conditioning compressor.
- Speedometer gear and sender housing are not included due to varying tire sizes and rear axle gear ratios.
- Verify engine bay, crossmember, transmission tunnel, accessory clearance, cooling system, fuel system, and exhaust compatibility before installation.
- Additional driveshaft modifications, transmission cooler lines, and vehicle-specific installation components may be required.
- Use 91-octane or higher gasoline as recommended by BluePrint Engines.
- Test fit all components before final installation.
- Professional installation is recommended.