Hawks Motorsports offers our clients this BP4002CTFD GM Small Block Compatible 400 C.I. Engine - 500 Horsepower - Deluxe Dressed - Fuel Injected - BluePrint Engines designed for customers seeking a complete high-performance small block engine package with modern fuel injection, 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 for restoration, street performance, and custom applications.

The BP4002CTFD 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 compared with traditional small block combinations while maintaining a GM Small Block compatible design preferred for classic Chevrolet restorations, restomod builds, and performance vehicles.

The fuel injected configuration provides modern electronic engine management for improved drivability, easier starting, and consistent fuel delivery. The deluxe dressed configuration provides a more complete engine package with components designed to improve engine compartment appearance and simplify installation.

This engine package combines traditional small block architecture with modern fuel injection technology, allowing builders to create a reliable and powerful street performance combination while selecting application-specific drivetrain, cooling, exhaust, and accessory components.

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: BP4002CTFD
• BluePrint Engines GM Small Block compatible 400 C.I. crate engine
• Deluxe 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
• Deluxe dressed configuration for improved engine bay appearance
• 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 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 upgrades

Chevrolet Chevelle

• Chevrolet Chevelle restoration and street performance applications

Chevrolet Nova

• Chevrolet Nova performance builds
• Custom small block conversions

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 complete EFI 400 C.I. engine package

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, intake, air cleaner, and hood clearance.
• Verify flexplate/flywheel requirements based on transmission application.
• Confirm transmission compatibility before installation.
• Verify cooling system capacity and radiator compatibility.
• Confirm accessory drive clearance and belt alignment before final installation.
• Additional installation components may be required depending on vehicle configuration.
• Test fit all components before final installation.