Product Description:
Hawks Motorsports offers our clients this BPMS396CTF BluePrint Engines GM Small Block Compatible 396 c.i. Engine - 530 Horsepower - Base Dressed - Fuel Injected. Engineered for serious street and competition performance, this dyno-tested GM Small Block-compatible crate engine delivers 530 horsepower and 480 lb.-ft. of torque through a forged rotating assembly, BluePrint aluminum cylinder heads, and an aggressive hydraulic roller camshaft.
The BPMS396CTF is equipped with a Holley Sniper 2 EFI electronic fuel injection system mounted on a BluePrint single-plane aluminum intake manifold, providing improved drivability, throttle response, cold-start performance, and tuning capability over traditional carbureted combinations. Built around a BluePrint high-strength cast iron 4-bolt main block, the engine features a forged steel crankshaft, forged 4032 pistons, forged 6.000-inch I-beam connecting rods, and a 10.4:1 compression ratio. Each engine is professionally dyno tested before shipment to verify horsepower and reliability.
Key Features:
- Part Number: BPMS396CTF
- GM Small Block Compatible 396 c.i. crate engine
- 530 horsepower / 480 lb.-ft. torque
- Base dressed configuration
- Holley Sniper 2 EFI electronic fuel injection
- BluePrint high-strength cast iron 4-bolt main block
- Forged steel 3.875-inch stroke crankshaft
- Forged 4032 high-RPM pistons
- Forged 6.000-inch I-beam connecting rods
- BluePrint aluminum cylinder heads with raised intake ports
- 64cc combustion chambers
- 2.08-inch intake / 1.60-inch exhaust valves
- Hydraulic roller camshaft (.638/.622 lift, 251/259 duration @ .050, 114° LSA)
- BluePrint single-plane satin aluminum intake manifold
- HEI distributor included
- Harmonic balancer, timing cover, oil pan, and valve covers included
- Mechanical fuel pump provision
- Passenger-side dipstick
- One-piece rear main seal
- Dyno tested prior to shipment
Fitment Applications:
Universal GM Small Block Compatible Engine
Compatible with many custom and performance 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
- Drag racing vehicles
- Custom performance applications
Verify engine mounts, oil pan clearance, headers, accessory drive, transmission compatibility, flywheel/flexplate balance, fuel system, and chassis clearance before ordering.
Installation Notes:
- Includes complete base-dressed engine assembly.
- Includes Holley Sniper 2 EFI system, intake manifold, distributor, oil pan, valve covers, timing cover, and harmonic balancer.
- Does not include water pump, accessory drive system, ignition wires, fuel pump, flywheel/flexplate, air intake system, or front pulley kit unless specifically stated.
- Requires an EFI-compatible high-pressure fuel system and proper electrical wiring.
- Requires a late 350 weighted flywheel or flexplate.
- Recommended fuel is 100+ octane race fuel because of the 10.4:1 compression ratio.
- Verify all engine management, fuel delivery, and electrical connections before startup.
- Test fit all components before final installation.
- Professional installation is recommended.
