Product Description:
Hawks Motorsports offers the BluePrint Engines BP4967CTFKB GM Big Block Compatible 496 C.I. Deluxe Dressed Fuel Injected Engine, delivering an impressive 600 horsepower and 568 lb-ft of torque with the convenience of modern electronic fuel injection and a sleek black serpentine accessory drive. Designed for Pro Touring builds, classic muscle cars, street rods, custom trucks, and high-performance street machines, this fully dressed crate engine combines forged internals, premium aluminum cylinder heads, and a Holley Sniper 2 EFI system for exceptional drivability, reliability, and show-quality appearance.
Built around a BluePrint high-strength cast iron 454-based 4-bolt main block, the BP4967CTFKB features a 4.310-inch bore, 4.250-inch forged steel crankshaft, 6.135-inch forged connecting rods, and hypereutectic pistons producing a 10.1:1 compression ratio. BluePrint PS8013 aluminum cylinder heads feature raised exhaust ports for improved airflow, while the hydraulic roller camshaft delivers exceptional throttle response, broad torque, and impressive horsepower throughout the RPM range.
The deluxe dressed package includes a Holley Sniper 2 EFI throttle body system, satin aluminum single-plane intake manifold, black serpentine front accessory drive with reverse-rotation short water pump, 140-amp one-wire alternator, Type II power steering pump, A/C compressor, HEI Ready-to-Run distributor, harmonic balancer, timing cover, valve covers, oil pan, spark plugs, spark plug wires, and dipstick installed. Every BluePrint engine is precision machined, professionally assembled, and dyno tested before shipment and is backed by BluePrint Engines' 30-Month / 50,000-Mile Warranty.
Key Features:
- SKU: BP4967CTFKB
- GM Big Block Compatible 496 C.I. Deluxe Dressed EFI Engine
- 600 Horsepower
- 568 lb-ft Torque
- Deluxe dressed engine package
- Holley Sniper 2 EFI electronic fuel injection
- Black serpentine pulley system
- Black front accessory drive
- BluePrint high-strength cast iron block
- Manufactured and machined in the USA
- 4-bolt main block
- 4.310" bore
- 4.250" stroke
- Forged steel crankshaft
- Forged 6.135" connecting rods
- Hypereutectic pistons
- 10.1:1 compression ratio
- BluePrint PS8013 aluminum cylinder heads
- 119cc combustion chambers
- 316cc intake runners
- 124cc exhaust runners
- 2.300" intake / 1.880" exhaust valves
- Raised exhaust ports (.300" higher than OEM)
- Hydraulic roller camshaft
- Camshaft Specifications:
- .647" Intake Lift
- .647" Exhaust Lift
- 248°/254° Duration @ .050"
- 112° Lobe Separation Angle
- Satin aluminum single-plane intake manifold
- Holley Sniper 2 EFI throttle body system
- HEI Ready-to-Run distributor
- Black serpentine accessory drive
- Reverse-rotation short water pump
- 140-amp one-wire alternator
- Type II power steering pump with remote reservoir
- Air conditioning compressor included
- Spark plugs and spark plug wires included
- Harmonic balancer installed
- Timing cover installed
- Valve covers installed
- Oil pan installed
- Dipstick installed
- External 42.5 oz. balance
- 1-piece rear main seal
- Mechanical fuel pump provision
- Dyno tested before shipment
- 30-Month / 50,000-Mile Warranty
Fitment Applications:
Designed for custom GM Big Block Chevrolet compatible applications, including:
- Chevrolet Camaro
- Chevrolet Chevelle
- Chevrolet Nova
- Chevrolet El Camino
- Chevrolet Corvette
- Chevrolet Impala
- Chevrolet C10, C20 & C30 Pickup
- Street rods
- Pro Touring builds
- Restomod projects
- High-performance muscle cars
- Custom trucks
Verify engine mount, header clearance, accessory drive fitment, fuel system, and drivetrain compatibility before ordering.
Installation Notes:
- Deluxe dressed engine assembly.
- Includes Holley Sniper 2 EFI system with wiring harness and ECU.
- Requires a high-pressure EFI fuel system with return line.
- Raised exhaust ports require header clearance verification.
- Front accessory drive is a low-profile design; verify chassis clearance before installation.
- Flywheel/Flexplate sold separately.
- Recommended flywheel: GM 14096987 or equivalent.
- Premium 91-octane or higher fuel is recommended.
- Professional installation and EFI calibration are recommended for optimum performance.