BluePrint Engines offers Ford 408 c.i.d. 450 hp Stroker base crate engines—with or without carburetor, distributor, and intake manifold. Here are the basic features and specs:
* Horsepower and torque: 450 hp / 470 lbs.-ft.
* Compression ratio: 9.8:1
* Hydraulic roller cam
* New cast steel crankshaft
* Forged pistons
* Forged I-beam 6.200 in. connecting rods
* Hand-picked seasoned 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
* 2-bolt main
* 4.000 in. bored
* One-piece rear main seal
* Mech fuel pump provision: yes
* 4.000 in. stroke
* External 28 oz. balance front and rear
CYLINDER HEADS:
* Aluminum cylinder heads
* 60cc chamber
* 2.02 in. intake/1.60 in. exhaust valves
* 90cc intake/65cc exhaust runners
CAM SPECS:
* Roller
* .579 Intake / .579 Exhaust
* 236 Intake / 248 Exhaust duration @ .050 – 114 degree lobe separation
IGNITION TIMING:
* 34 degrees total at 3500 rpm
ALSO INCLUDES:
* Oil pan, dipstick, timing cover and valve covers
* Dyno tested and shipped with results
* Some models also include carburetor, distributor, and intake manifold