Hawks Motorsports offers our clients this PS4541CTC1 GM Small Block Compatible 454 C.I. Pro-Series Engine - 563 Horsepower - Base Dressed - Carbureted - BluePrint Engines designed for customers seeking maximum small block displacement, high horsepower capability, and a customizable engine foundation for serious street performance and custom builds. This BluePrint Engines Pro-Series 454 C.I. engine delivers 563 horsepower and 535 ft. lbs. of torque while combining GM Small Block compatibility, aluminum cylinder heads, forged internal components, hydraulic roller camshaft technology, and a base dressed configuration for builders selecting their own supporting components.

The PS4541CTC1 features a high-strength cast iron block, BluePrint aluminum cylinder heads, hydraulic roller camshaft, forged steel crankshaft, forged pistons, and forged connecting rods. The 454 C.I. platform provides big displacement performance in a small block compatible design, giving builders an option for high-output applications where increased horsepower and torque are required.

The carbureted configuration maintains a traditional performance engine setup while allowing customers to select their preferred carburetor, intake manifold, ignition system, accessory drive, exhaust system, and drivetrain components. The base dressed configuration provides the assembled engine foundation while allowing flexibility for custom vehicle installations.

This Pro-Series engine is designed for performance-oriented applications including custom street builds, restomod projects, and high-performance vehicles requiring a large-displacement small block engine platform.

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: PS4541CTC1
• BluePrint Engines GM Small Block compatible 454 C.I. Pro-Series engine
• Base dressed carbureted engine configuration
• Rated at 563 horsepower and 535 ft. lbs. torque
• Large-displacement small block performance platform
• GM Small Block compatible architecture
• High-strength cast iron block
• Aluminum cylinder heads
• Hydraulic roller camshaft
• Forged steel crankshaft
• Forged pistons
• Forged connecting rods
• 4.250" bore
• 4.000" stroke
• 6.000" connecting rods
• 10.7:1 compression ratio
• 4-bolt main block design
• 1-piece rear main seal
• Internal balance rotating assembly
• Carbureted fuel system configuration
• Base dressed format for custom installation
• Designed for high-performance street and custom applications
• Requires additional vehicle-specific installation components

Fitment Applications:

GM Small Block Compatible Applications

Designed for custom applications requiring a high-output GM Small Block compatible 454 C.I. carbureted engine platform.

Common applications include:

Chevrolet Camaro

• Classic Camaro high-performance builds
• Custom Camaro restomod applications

Chevrolet Chevelle

• Chevelle street performance builds
• Custom high-output applications

Chevrolet Corvette

• Custom Corvette performance applications

Chevrolet Nova

• Nova restoration and performance builds

Chevrolet C10 / GMC Truck Applications

• Classic truck performance builds
• Custom high-power street truck applications

Custom Street Performance / Restomod Applications

• Custom vehicles requiring a large-displacement 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 components, starter, alternator, accessories, and exhaust components must be selected based on vehicle requirements.
• Verify fuel system capacity and fuel delivery requirements before installation.
• Confirm flexplate/flywheel requirements based on transmission application.
• Verify transmission compatibility before installation.
• Confirm cooling system capacity and radiator compatibility.
• Verify hood clearance due to increased engine displacement and performance components.
• Confirm accessory drive clearance and pulley alignment.
• Additional installation components may be required depending on vehicle configuration.
• Test fit all components before final installation.