Hawks Motorsports offers the BluePrint Engines PS5401CTCK GM Big Block Compatible 540 C.I. Pro Series Deluxe Dressed Carbureted Engine, delivering a dyno-proven 670 horsepower and 660 lb-ft of torque in a premium turnkey package. Designed for Pro Touring builds, street rods, restomods, classic muscle cars, and custom trucks, this Pro Series crate engine combines a forged rotating assembly, premium BluePrint aluminum cylinder heads, a Holley 850 CFM Double Pumper carburetor, and a complete polished serpentine accessory drive for exceptional performance and show-quality appearance.

Built around a BluePrint high-strength cast iron 4-bolt main block, the PS5401CTCK features a 4.500-inch bore, 4.250-inch forged steel crankshaft, 6.385-inch forged H-beam connecting rods, and 13cc forged dome pistons producing a 10.1:1 compression ratio. BluePrint PS8013 aluminum cylinder heads feature raised exhaust ports for outstanding airflow, while the hydraulic roller camshaft delivers exceptional mid-range torque and strong top-end horsepower.

The deluxe dressed package includes a Holley 850 CFM Double Pumper carburetor, satin aluminum single-plane intake manifold, Ready-to-Run distributor, complete polished serpentine pulley system with reverse-rotation short water pump, 140-amp one-wire alternator, Type II power steering pump with remote reservoir, air conditioning compressor, harmonic balancer, timing cover, valve covers, oil pan, spark plugs, spark plug wires, and dipstick installed. Every BluePrint Pro Series engine is precision machined, professionally assembled, dyno tested before shipment, and backed by BluePrint Engines' 30-Month / 50,000-Mile Warranty.

Key Features:

• SKU: PS5401CTCK
• GM Big Block Compatible 540 C.I. Pro Series Deluxe Dressed Engine
• 670 Horsepower
• 660 lb-ft Torque
• Deluxe dressed carbureted engine package
• Complete polished serpentine pulley kit
• 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" above OEM location)
• Hydraulic roller camshaft
• Camshaft Specifications:
  • .647" Intake Lift
  • .647" Exhaust Lift
  • 248°/254° Duration @ .050"
  • 112° Lobe Separation Angle
• Holley® 850 CFM Double Pumper carburetor with manual choke
• Satin aluminum single-plane intake manifold
• Ready-to-Run distributor
• Polished front accessory drive
• Reverse-rotation short water pump
• 140-amp one-wire alternator
• Type II power steering pump with remote reservoir
• Peanut-style air conditioning compressor
• 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
• Restomod builds
• Pro Touring vehicles
• High-performance muscle cars
• Custom truck builds

Verify engine mounts, header clearance for raised exhaust ports, front accessory drive clearance, and drivetrain compatibility before ordering.

Installation Notes:

• Deluxe dressed engine assembly.
• Complete polished serpentine accessory drive included.
• Includes alternator, power steering pump, air conditioning compressor, and reverse-rotation short water pump.
• Front accessory drive is a low-profile design; verify chassis clearance before installation.
• Raised exhaust ports require compatible performance headers.
• Flywheel/Flexplate sold separately.
• Not intended for EGR-equipped applications.
• Premium 91-octane or higher fuel required.
• Professional installation is recommended for optimum performance.