Blue Print Engines 408 Windsor Longblock 450 HP Crate Engine

From Blue Print Engines comes the 408W Longblock Crate Engine for your swapped project. Setup with a new 4 bolt main engine block that is stronger than the factory 2 bolt main block. Forged rods and pistons, 10:1 compression and a mild street friendly camshaft complete this package. This engine is an ideal candidate for some performance upgrades or can be left alone for a street cruiser. This engine is setup with a rear sump oil system so it makes it easy to swap into a Fox Body Mustang or early SN95!

Shipping is for the lower 48 continental United States and is truck freight. If you need shipped elsewhere please contact us for a shipping quote.

Horsepower & Torque: 450 Horsepower / 470 FT. LBS. Torque

Cylinder Heads: BluePrint Engines Aluminum Cylinder Heads

Compression Ratio: 10:1

Camshaft: Hydraulic Roller Cam - .579 Intake / .579 Exhaust Lift and 236 Intake / 248 Exhaust Duration @ .050 - 114° LSA

Pistons: Forged

Crankshaft: Steel Crank - 4.000" Stroke and Forged 6.200" Rods

Block:

• Square and Parallel Decked
• Line Honed Main Bearing Bore
• Cylinders Honed on Computer-Controlled Machine to Within .0002 Straightness and Roundness
• Cylinders are Sonic Tested for Thickness
• 4-Bolt Main
• 4.040" Bore
• 1-Piece Rear Main Seal
• Mech Fuel Pump Provision: yes

Rotating Assembly:

• New Steel Crankshaft
• 4.000" Stroke
• Forged I-Beam 6.200" Connecting Rods
• Forged Pistons
• 28 Oz. Externally Balanced Front and Rear

Cylinder Heads:

• BluePrint Aluminum Cylinder Heads -HP9009
• 60cc Chamber
• 2.02" Intake / 1.60" Exhaust Valves
• 190cc Intake / 65cc Exhaust Runners

Cam Specs:

• Hydraulic Roller Cam
• .579 Intake / .579 Exhaust Lift
• 236 Intake / 248 Exhaust Duration
• @.050-114 Degree Lobe Separation

Ignition Timing:

• 34 Degrees Total at 3500 RPM

Also Includes:

• Rear Sump Oil Pan
• Timing Cover
• Valve Covers

Notes:

• Not for use in pollution-controlled vehicles.
• *A bronze distributor gear is NOT recommended on this engine
• Fox body swaps will need a reverse rotation water pump and factory style timing pointer