Hawks Motorsports offers the BluePrint Engines PS5401CTC GM Big Block Compatible 540 C.I. Pro Series Base Dressed Carbureted Engine, delivering a massive 670 horsepower and 660 lb-ft of torque in a race-inspired, street-capable package. Designed for Pro Touring builds, drag racing, street rods, muscle cars, and high-performance custom trucks, this Pro Series engine combines forged internals, premium aluminum cylinder heads, and a proven hydraulic roller valvetrain for exceptional durability and power.

Built around a BluePrint high-strength cast iron 4-bolt main block, the PS5401CTC features a 4.500-inch bore, 4.250-inch forged steel crankshaft, 6.385-inch forged H-beam connecting rods, and 13cc dome forged pistons producing a 10.1:1 compression ratio. BluePrint PS8013 aluminum cylinder heads feature raised exhaust ports for superior airflow and outstanding high-RPM performance, while the hydraulic roller camshaft delivers excellent throttle response and broad torque.

The base dressed package includes a single-plane satin aluminum intake manifold, Holley® 850 CFM Double Pumper carburetor, Pro Series Ready-Run distributor, fuel pump block-off plate, harmonic balancer, timing cover, valve covers, oil pan, dipstick, spark plugs, and spark plug wires installed. Every BluePrint Pro Series engine is professionally assembled, precision machined, and dyno tested before shipment, and is backed by BluePrint Engines' 30-Month / 50,000-Mile Warranty.

Key Features:

• SKU: PS5401CTC
• GM Big Block Compatible 540 C.I. Pro Series Base Dressed Engine
• 670 Horsepower
• 660 lb-ft Torque
• Base dressed carbureted engine
• BluePrint high-strength cast iron block
• Manufactured and machined in the USA
• 4-bolt main block
• 4.500" bore
• 4.250" stroke
• Forged steel crankshaft
• Forged 6.385" H-beam connecting rods
• Forged 13cc dome 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® 850 CFM Double Pumper carburetor
• Pro Series Ready-Run distributor
• Fuel pump block-off plate
• Harmonic balancer installed
• Timing cover installed
• Valve covers installed
• Oil pan installed
• Spark plugs and spark plug wires included
• Dipstick installed
• Internal engine 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
• Drag racing vehicles
• Competition builds
• High-performance muscle cars

Verify engine mount, oil pan, raised exhaust port header clearance, accessory drive, and drivetrain compatibility before ordering.

Installation Notes:

• Base dressed engine assembly.
• Front accessory drive system not included.
• Alternator not included.
• Power steering pump not included.
• Air conditioning compressor not included.
• Flywheel/Flexplate sold separately.
• Cylinder heads feature raised exhaust ports; verify header and exhaust clearance before installation.
• Premium 91-octane or higher fuel is recommended.
• Professional installation and engine tuning are recommended for optimum performance.