Hawks Motorsports offers our clients this BP4002CTF GM Small Block Compatible 400 C.I. Engine - 500 Horsepower - Base Dressed - Fuel Injected - BluePrint Engines designed for customers seeking a high-performance small block engine foundation with modern electronic fuel injection, increased displacement, and installation flexibility. 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 base dressed configuration for custom builds.

The BP4002CTF 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 additional displacement and torque compared with traditional 350 C.I. engines while maintaining the familiar GM Small Block compatible architecture preferred for restoration vehicles, restomod builds, and street performance applications.

The fuel injected configuration provides modern engine management capability for improved drivability, easier starting, and consistent fuel delivery. The base dressed configuration allows builders to select vehicle-specific accessories, intake components, exhaust systems, transmission combinations, and installation hardware based on their individual project requirements.

This engine package is designed for customers looking for a powerful small block platform that combines classic Chevrolet architecture with modern fuel injection technology.

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

Key Features:

• SKU: BP4002CTF
• BluePrint Engines GM Small Block compatible 400 C.I. crate engine
• Base dressed fuel injected engine configuration
• Rated at 500 horsepower and 510 ft. lbs. torque
• Electronic fuel injection setup
• GM Small Block compatible architecture
• High-strength cast iron block
• 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
• Base dressed configuration for custom installations
• Designed for restoration, street performance, and restomod applications
• Requires additional vehicle-specific installation components

Fitment Applications:

GM Small Block Compatible Applications

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

Common applications include:

Chevrolet Camaro

• Classic Chevrolet Camaro restoration builds
• Camaro restomod applications
• Custom EFI engine conversions

Chevrolet Corvette

• Classic Corvette performance applications
• Custom Corvette engine upgrade builds

Chevrolet Chevelle

• Chevrolet Chevelle restoration and performance applications

Chevrolet Nova

• Chevrolet Nova street performance builds

Chevrolet C10 / GMC Truck Applications

• Classic Chevrolet and GMC truck performance builds
• Custom fuel injected truck applications

Custom Street Performance / Restomod Applications

• Custom vehicles requiring a high-output EFI small block engine platform

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.
• Confirm EFI wiring requirements and ECU compatibility before installation.
• Fuel injection systems require proper fuel pressure, fuel delivery capacity, and electrical connections.
• Verify fuel system compatibility before installation.
• Confirm throttle body, air intake, and air cleaner clearance.
• Verify flexplate/flywheel requirements based on transmission application.
• Confirm transmission compatibility before installation.
• Verify cooling system capacity and radiator compatibility.
• Confirm accessory drive requirements and engine compartment clearance.
• Additional installation components may be required depending on vehicle configuration.
• Test fit all components before final installation.