Hawks Motorsports offers our clients this BP4002CTC1DK GM Small Block Compatible 400 C.I. Engine - 500 Horsepower - Deluxe Dressed - Black Pulley Kit - Carbureted - BluePrint Engines designed for customers seeking a high-output small block engine package with classic carbureted operation, increased displacement, and a finished engine appearance. This BluePrint Engines 400 C.I. crate engine delivers 500 horsepower and 510 ft. lbs. of torque while combining GM Small Block compatibility, aluminum cylinder heads, hydraulic roller camshaft technology, forged internal components, and a deluxe dressed configuration with a black pulley kit.

The BP4002CTC1DK features a high-strength cast iron block, BluePrint aluminum cylinder heads, hydraulic roller camshaft, forged pistons, and a forged steel crankshaft. The 400 C.I. platform provides increased displacement and torque potential while maintaining the familiar GM Small Block compatible architecture preferred for restoration vehicles, street performance builds, and custom applications.

The deluxe dressed configuration includes a black pulley kit and additional engine components designed to provide a clean, show-quality appearance in the engine compartment. The carbureted fuel system configuration allows builders to maintain traditional engine operation while selecting application-specific components such as intake manifold, ignition system, transmission, cooling, and exhaust components.

This engine package is designed for builders looking for a complete performance-oriented small block solution with a balance of horsepower, torque, appearance, and installation flexibility. 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: BP4002CTC1DK
• BluePrint Engines GM Small Block compatible 400 C.I. crate engine
• Deluxe dressed carbureted engine configuration
• Black pulley kit included
• Rated at 500 horsepower and 510 ft. lbs. torque
• GM Small Block compatible architecture
• High-strength cast iron block
• BluePrint aluminum cylinder heads
• Hydraulic roller camshaft
• Forged pistons
• Forged steel crankshaft
• 4.125" bore
• 3.750" stroke
• 5.700" connecting rods
• 10.3:1 compression ratio
• 4-bolt main block design
• 1-piece rear main seal
• Passenger-side dipstick
• Mechanical fuel pump provision
• Deluxe dressed configuration for improved engine bay appearance
• Black pulley/accessory package
• Designed for restoration, street performance, and restomod applications
• Requires vehicle-specific installation components

Fitment Applications:

GM Small Block Compatible Applications

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

Common applications include:

Chevrolet Camaro

• Classic Chevrolet Camaro restoration and performance builds
• Custom Camaro restomod applications

Chevrolet Chevelle

• Chevrolet Chevelle restoration and street performance applications

Chevrolet Nova

• Chevrolet Nova performance builds

Chevrolet Corvette

• Classic Corvette custom performance applications

Chevrolet C10 / GMC Truck Applications

• Classic truck performance and restoration builds

Custom Street Performance / Restomod Applications

• Custom vehicles requiring a high-output 400 C.I. 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.
• Carburetor, intake manifold, distributor, ignition system, and fuel system components must be selected based on vehicle requirements.
• Confirm fuel delivery capacity and fuel system compatibility before installation.
• Verify throttle linkage, air cleaner clearance, and hood clearance.
• Confirm flexplate/flywheel requirements based on transmission application.
• Verify transmission compatibility before installation.
• Confirm cooling system capacity and radiator compatibility.
• Verify black pulley kit clearance with vehicle accessories and engine compartment layout.
• Confirm accessory drive alignment before final installation.
• Additional installation components may be required depending on vehicle configuration.
• Test fit all components before final installation.