Hawks Motorsports offers our clients this BP4002CTC1 GM Small Block Compatible 400 C.I. Engine - 500 Horsepower - Base Dressed - Carbureted - BluePrint Engines designed for customers seeking a high-performance, large-displacement small block engine foundation with traditional carbureted operation and flexibility for custom installations. This BluePrint Engines 400 C.I. crate engine delivers 500 horsepower and 510 ft. lbs. of torque while combining increased displacement, GM Small Block compatibility, and a base dressed configuration for builders selecting their own supporting components.

The BP4002CTC1 features a high-strength cast iron block, aluminum cylinder heads, hydraulic roller camshaft, and performance internal components designed to provide a strong foundation for street performance vehicles, restoration projects, and custom builds. The 400 C.I. platform provides increased torque capability compared to traditional small block combinations while maintaining a familiar engine layout for many GM applications.

The base dressed configuration allows customers to customize their final engine setup with their preferred intake manifold, carburetor, ignition system, accessory drive, exhaust components, and vehicle-specific equipment. This flexibility makes the BP4002CTC1 a practical choice for builders creating a custom drivetrain package.

Vehicle-specific components including engine mounts, transmission compatibility, fuel system requirements, cooling system capacity, exhaust configuration, and accessory clearance must be verified before installation.

Key Features:

• SKU: BP4002CTC1
• BluePrint Engines GM Small Block compatible 400 C.I. crate engine
• Base dressed carbureted engine configuration
• Rated at 500 horsepower and 510 ft. lbs. torque
• Traditional carbureted fuel system design
• GM Small Block compatible architecture
• High-strength cast iron block
• Aluminum cylinder heads
• Hydraulic roller camshaft
• Performance internal components
• Hypereutectic pistons
• Cast crankshaft
• 4.125" bore
• 3.750" stroke
• 4-bolt main block design
• Base dressed configuration for custom component selection
• Designed for restoration, street performance, and restomod applications
• Requires additional components for complete installation

Fitment Applications:

GM Small Block Compatible Applications

Designed for custom applications requiring a carbureted GM Small Block compatible 400 C.I. performance engine.

Common applications include:

Chevrolet Camaro

• Classic Chevrolet Camaro performance builds
• Custom Camaro restomod applications

Chevrolet Corvette

• Classic Corvette performance and restoration applications

Chevrolet Nova

• Chevrolet Nova street performance builds

Chevrolet Chevelle

• Chevrolet Chevelle restoration and performance applications

Chevrolet C10 / GMC Truck Applications

• Classic Chevrolet and GMC truck builds requiring increased displacement

Custom Street Performance / Restomod Applications

• Custom vehicles requiring a high-output carbureted small block engine

Verify fitment before ordering, especially when using modified vehicles, aftermarket components, custom engine mounts, transmission combinations, or non-original applications.

Installation Notes:

• Verify engine compatibility with vehicle chassis, engine mounts, transmission, accessory drive system, cooling system, and exhaust configuration before installation.
• This is a base dressed engine configuration; additional components are required to complete installation.
• Carburetor, intake manifold, distributor, ignition system, fuel system components, starter, accessories, and exhaust components must be selected based on vehicle application.
• Confirm fuel delivery capacity and fuel system compatibility before installation.
• Verify transmission compatibility and flexplate/flywheel requirements.
• Confirm cooling system capacity and radiator compatibility for the intended application.
• Additional installation components may be required depending on vehicle configuration.
• Test fit all components before final installation.