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{"id":8873520660705,"title":"BluePrint Engines BP3961CT GM 396 Stroker Small Block 491 HP Long Block","handle":"bpebp3961ct","description":"\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003eThis BluePrint Engines BP3961CT GM Long Block Crate Engine 396 Small Block produces 491 horsepower and 509 ft.\/lbs. of torque. It comes with aluminum cylinder heads as well as a hydraulic roller camshaft. It also has Forged pistons as well as a Steel crankshaft, and features a 10.4:1 compression ratio. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003eThis engine features an align honed bearing bore as well as sonic-tested cylinders, and cylinders honed to within .0002\" straightness and roundness. It also includes valve covers, oil pan as well as a timing cover. A mechanical fuel pump provision and a passenger side dipstick are also included. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto mso-margin-bottom-alt: line-height: normal class=;\" msonormal=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003eBluePrint Engines recommends 93 octane gasoline as well as 34 degrees total ignition timing at 3500 RPM. A 850 cfm carburetor in addition to a dual plane intake are recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003eThis engine comes with an industry-leading 30-Month\/50,000 mile warranty!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003eManufactured and Machined in the USA!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-outline-level: 3;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003eBluePrint Engines BP3961CT GM 396 Small Block Long Block Specs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eEngine Family: Small Block Chevy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eDisplacement: 396 CID\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eHorsepower: 491\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eTorque Ft.\/Lbs: 509\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eCompression Ratio: 10.4:1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eBlock Material: Cast Iron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eBore: 4.000 in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eStroke: 3.875 in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eRod Length: 6.000 in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"\u003ePiston Type: Forged\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eCylinder Head Material: Aluminum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eCylinder Head Chamber Volume: 64cc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eIntake Valve Size: 2.08 in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eExhaust Valve Size: 1.60 in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eIntake Runner Size: 220cc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eExhaust Runner Size: 67cc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eCrankshaft Material: Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eEngine Balance: Internal\/External\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eRear Main Seal Type: 1-piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eCamshaft Style: Hydraulic Roller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eValve Lift Intake: .544\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eValve Lift Exhaust: .555\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eIntake Duration at .050\": 230\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eExhaust Duration at .050\": 236\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eLobe Separation: 110\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eQuantity: Sold individually \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: black; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Cylinder heads feature a .500 raised port.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003eBluePrint Engines offers short blocks and long blocks, as well as turnkey engine assemblies in all of the popular GM, Ford, and Mopar configurations. They Dyno Test every engine, assuring an excellent choice for you as well as your customer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2025-03-26T09:08:11-05:00","created_at":"2025-03-10T14:53:53-05:00","vendor":"BLUEPRINT ENGINES","type":"Crate Engines","tags":[],"price":734900,"price_min":734900,"price_max":734900,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":46243376890081,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"BPEBP3961CT","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"BluePrint Engines BP3961CT GM 396 Stroker Small Block 491 HP Long Block","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":734900,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"816671020687","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/www.winnerscircle.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BP3961CT.webp?v=1742233649","\/\/www.winnerscircle.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BP3961CT_2.webp?v=1742233666","\/\/www.winnerscircle.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BP3961CT_3.webp?v=1742233666","\/\/www.winnerscircle.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BP3961CT_4.webp?v=1742233666"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.winnerscircle.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BP3961CT.webp?v=1742233649","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":"BluePrint Engines BP3961CT, GM Chevy Small Block, 396 cubic inch, 491 horsepower, Long Block, 10.4:1 CR, aluminum heads, sold individually","id":36846364164321,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1200,"width":1200,"src":"\/\/www.winnerscircle.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BP3961CT.webp?v=1742233649"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1200,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.winnerscircle.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BP3961CT.webp?v=1742233649","width":1200},{"alt":"BluePrint Engines BP3961CT, GM Chevy Small Block, 396 cubic inch, 491 horsepower, Long Block, 10.4:1 CR, aluminum heads, sold individually","id":36846365868257,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1200,"width":1200,"src":"\/\/www.winnerscircle.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BP3961CT_2.webp?v=1742233666"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1200,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.winnerscircle.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BP3961CT_2.webp?v=1742233666","width":1200},{"alt":"BluePrint Engines BP3961CT, GM Chevy Small Block, 396 cubic inch, 491 horsepower, Long Block, 10.4:1 CR, aluminum heads, sold individually","id":36846365901025,"position":3,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1200,"width":1200,"src":"\/\/www.winnerscircle.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BP3961CT_3.webp?v=1742233666"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1200,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.winnerscircle.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BP3961CT_3.webp?v=1742233666","width":1200},{"alt":"BluePrint Engines BP3961CT, GM Chevy Small Block, 396 cubic inch, 491 horsepower, Long Block, 10.4:1 CR, aluminum heads, sold individually","id":36846365933793,"position":4,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.028,"height":614,"width":631,"src":"\/\/www.winnerscircle.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BP3961CT_4.webp?v=1742233666"},"aspect_ratio":1.028,"height":614,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.winnerscircle.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BP3961CT_4.webp?v=1742233666","width":631}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003eThis BluePrint Engines BP3961CT GM Long Block Crate Engine 396 Small Block produces 491 horsepower and 509 ft.\/lbs. of torque. It comes with aluminum cylinder heads as well as a hydraulic roller camshaft. It also has Forged pistons as well as a Steel crankshaft, and features a 10.4:1 compression ratio. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003eThis engine features an align honed bearing bore as well as sonic-tested cylinders, and cylinders honed to within .0002\" straightness and roundness. It also includes valve covers, oil pan as well as a timing cover. A mechanical fuel pump provision and a passenger side dipstick are also included. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto mso-margin-bottom-alt: line-height: normal class=;\" msonormal=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003eBluePrint Engines recommends 93 octane gasoline as well as 34 degrees total ignition timing at 3500 RPM. A 850 cfm carburetor in addition to a dual plane intake are recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003eThis engine comes with an industry-leading 30-Month\/50,000 mile warranty!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003eManufactured and Machined in the USA!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-outline-level: 3;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003eBluePrint Engines BP3961CT GM 396 Small Block Long Block Specs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eEngine Family: Small Block Chevy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eDisplacement: 396 CID\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eHorsepower: 491\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eTorque Ft.\/Lbs: 509\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eCompression Ratio: 10.4:1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eBlock Material: Cast Iron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eBore: 4.000 in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eStroke: 3.875 in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eRod Length: 6.000 in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"\u003ePiston Type: Forged\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eCylinder Head Material: Aluminum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eCylinder Head Chamber Volume: 64cc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eIntake Valve Size: 2.08 in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eExhaust Valve Size: 1.60 in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eIntake Runner Size: 220cc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eExhaust Runner Size: 67cc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eCrankshaft Material: Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eEngine Balance: Internal\/External\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eRear Main Seal Type: 1-piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eCamshaft Style: Hydraulic Roller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eValve Lift Intake: .544\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eValve Lift Exhaust: .555\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eIntake Duration at .050\": 230\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eExhaust Duration at .050\": 236\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eLobe Separation: 110\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eQuantity: Sold individually \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: black; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Cylinder heads feature a .500 raised port.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003eBluePrint Engines offers short blocks and long blocks, as well as turnkey engine assemblies in all of the popular GM, Ford, and Mopar configurations. They Dyno Test every engine, assuring an excellent choice for you as well as your customer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}

BluePrint Engines BP3961CT GM 396 Stroker Small Block 491 HP Long Block

Product Description
$7,349.00
Joliet, IL Store Location - 0 available
207 North Scott Street Joliet, Illinois 60432
+18157276331
Peoria, IL Store Location - 0 available
3506 North Prospect Road Peoria,, Illinois 61603
+13096889165
Moline, IL Store Location - 0 available
833 Avenue of the Cities East Moline, Illinois 61244
+13097552277
Dropship From Manufacture - 1 available
, Illinois
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This BluePrint Engines BP3961CT GM Long Block Crate Engine 396 Small Block produces 491 horsepower and 509 ft./lbs. of torque. It comes with aluminum cylinder heads as well as a hydraulic roller camshaft. It also has Forged pistons as well as a Steel crankshaft, and features a 10.4:1 compression ratio. 

This engine features an align honed bearing bore as well as sonic-tested cylinders, and cylinders honed to within .0002" straightness and roundness. It also includes valve covers, oil pan as well as a timing cover. A mechanical fuel pump provision and a passenger side dipstick are also included. 

BluePrint Engines recommends 93 octane gasoline as well as 34 degrees total ignition timing at 3500 RPM. A 850 cfm carburetor in addition to a dual plane intake are recommended.

This engine comes with an industry-leading 30-Month/50,000 mile warranty!

Manufactured and Machined in the USA!

BluePrint Engines BP3961CT GM 396 Small Block Long Block Specs:

  • Engine Family: Small Block Chevy
  • Displacement: 396 CID
  • Horsepower: 491
  • Torque Ft./Lbs: 509
  • Compression Ratio: 10.4:1
  • Block Material: Cast Iron
  • Bore: 4.000 in.
  • Stroke: 3.875 in.
  • Rod Length: 6.000 in.
  • Piston Type: Forged
  • Cylinder Head Material: Aluminum
  • Cylinder Head Chamber Volume: 64cc
  • Intake Valve Size: 2.08 in.
  • Exhaust Valve Size: 1.60 in.
  • Intake Runner Size: 220cc
  • Exhaust Runner Size: 67cc
  • Crankshaft Material: Steel
  • Engine Balance: Internal/External
  • Rear Main Seal Type: 1-piece
  • Camshaft Style: Hydraulic Roller
  • Valve Lift Intake: .544
  • Valve Lift Exhaust: .555
  • Intake Duration at .050": 230
  • Exhaust Duration at .050": 236
  • Lobe Separation: 110
  • Quantity: Sold individually 

Note: Cylinder heads feature a .500 raised port.

BluePrint Engines offers short blocks and long blocks, as well as turnkey engine assemblies in all of the popular GM, Ford, and Mopar configurations. They Dyno Test every engine, assuring an excellent choice for you as well as your customer.

Sku: BPEBP3961CT
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