BluePrint Engines BluePrint BP3505CTC 350 Dressed Carbureted Crate Engine

Carburetor, intake, and distributor already bolted on separate the BP3505CTC from BluePrint's bare 350 long block. Output stays at the family's 390-hp, 410-lb-ft rating; a 600 CFM carburetor and aluminum intake handle the breathing, with an HEI distributor supplying spark to every cylinder. Why this tier over the bare long block Skipping a separate intake-and-carburetor purchase saves a step, since BluePrint has already proven these particular parts together on its own dyno. A harmonic balancer, a fuel pump, and a water pump are not part of what ships here, so budget for those three separately. Inside the long block Forged connecting rods measuring 5.700 inches turn hypereutectic pistons above a 3.480-inch stroke. The block itself is new, cast iron, machined in the USA to a 4.000-inch bore with a one-piece rear seal. Ignition timing is set to 32 degrees at 3,500 rpm, and BluePrint's coverage on this engine runs 30 months or 50,000 miles from the date of purchase. Q: What do I still need to add? Source your own water pump, fuel pump, and harmonic balancer; none of the three come with this dress level. Buyers who already have those three accessories on hand from a previous engine, or who would rather pick their own aftermarket versions instead of BluePrint's selection, get the most value from choosing this tier over a more fully dressed one.