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BluePrint Engines Ford 302ci Crate Engine - 361hp BP302RCT by BluePrint Engines


BluePrint Engines Ford 302ci Crate Engine - 361hp BP302RCT
BluePrint Engines Ford 302ci Crate Engine - 361hp BP302RCT
BluePrint Engines Ford 302ci Crate Engine - 361hp BP302RCT
BluePrint Engines Ford 302ci Crate Engine - 361hp BP302RCT
BluePrint Engines Ford 302ci Crate Engine - 361hp BP302RCT
BluePrint Engines Ford 302ci Crate Engine - 361hp BP302RCT
BluePrint Engines Ford 302ci Crate Engine - 361hp BP302RCT
BluePrint Engines Ford 302ci Crate Engine - 361hp BP302RCT
BluePrint Engines Ford 302ci Crate Engine - 361hp BP302RCT
BluePrint Engines Ford 302ci Crate Engine - 361hp BP302RCT
BluePrint Engines Ford 302ci Crate Engine - 361hp BP302RCT
BluePrint Engines Ford 302ci Crate Engine - 361hp BP302RCT
Money-minded SBF! | BluePrint Engines 361HP 302ci Crate Engine - Overview

This BluePrint Engines 361hp 302 long block crate motor is the perfect engine for your next 5.0 engine project!

Item #BPE-302RCT
MPN# BP302RCT

Everyday Low Price: $5,799.00

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  • Ford Mustang - 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995
  • Ford Bronco - 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
Product notes:
  • Engine block has provision for a mechanical linkage clutch assembly, shorty headers in Mustang applications will have a clearance issue that will require grinding the block for proper fitment.
  • This cover will have two additional bolt holes. These will NOT be used in a Mustang application, as they are for the crankshaft position sensors found on other Ford applications, such as the 96-01 Explorer and 97-98 Mountaineer. 
  • Supplied timing cover will accept a mechanical fuel pump.
  • Ignition timing: 10-16 degrees initial, 32-34 total
  • Spark Plug: BPP7938 NGK 7938 BKR5E (.750 inch reach, 14mm thread, 5/8 hex, plug)
  • Spark Plug Gap: .035"
  • Fuel Recommendation: 87 Octane
  • Firing Order: 1,3,7,2,6,5,4,8
  • Oil Recommendation: Conventional 10W30
Made in the USA

 Benefits

  • Complete Assembly Ready For Installation
  • 361 Horsepower & 334ftlbs Of Torque
  • Brand New High-Strength Cast Iron Block
  • 50oz External Balance Rotating Assembly

 Features

  • Aluminum Cylinder Heads
  • Cast Steel Crank
  • 4-Bolt Mains
  • 9.4:1 Compression Ratio

 What's in the Box

  • (1) Long Block Assembly

BluePrint Engines 302ci - 361hp 5.0 Long Block Crate Engine
361hp out of 302ci engine is a great motor to swap into your project vehicle with this BluePrint Engines crate motor. If you don't want to spend time searching for the right parts for your build, pick up this BluePrint Engines crate motor and save time and money on your project. Whether you are building a street cruiser or a track monster, this crate motor will hold up to either. This engine comes ready for you to bolt on your choice of accessories, intake manifold, headers, and transmission to get the best combination for more horsepower and torque. This crate engine is a factory 50oz balanced rotating assembly. It comes assembled with a brand new Blueprint Engines high-strength cast iron block, HP9008 aluminum cylinder heads, a hydraulic roller cam, dual sump oil pan, a timing cover, dipstick, and a set of polished valve covers to top it off. Making up to 16 inches of vacuum and is designed to work excellently with power brakes, stock torque converter, and stock gearing on 87 octane fuel.

Brand New Short Block
With the rarity of an unmodified stock block to remanufacture, Blueprint went out and made their own brand-new high-strength blocks! The robust short block has an Increased deck thickness and strengthening webbing throughout, making it far superior to the original Windsor-based 302. Improved water jacket designs for more efficient cooling and better coolant flow. Utilizing stronger 4 bolt mains with a 3.00" stroke cast steel crank, OEM type 5.090" connecting rods, hypereutectic pistons round out the rotating assembly and keep the stock 302ci displacement. With a compression ratio of 9:4:1 making 361 horsepower straight out of the box!

Cylinder Heads & Cam
Equipped with Blueprints custom ground hydraulic roller camshaft to give you the extra power you need! This performance camshaft has a 215/220 duration and a .533/.544 lift with a 114-degree lobe separation to add a good amount of low-end torque. This hydraulic camshaft is preinstalled in this motor to save you time when building your ride. BluePrint HP9008 190cc aluminum cylinder heads feature a 60cc combustion chamber with a 2.02" intake and 1.60" exhaust valves. Large 190cc intake and 60cc exhaust runners will have more than enough flow to make all the power you could need. Factory-style stamped rockers, and a double roller timing chain ensure a long life with minimal valvetrain maintenance.

Engine Specs:
  • HP & Torque: 361 HP / 334 FT LBS
  • Compression Ratio: 9.4:1
  • NEW BluePrint Engines' high-strength cast iron block
    • Increased deck thickness and strength webbing
    • Priority main oiling
    • 4-bolt main
    • 1-piece rear main seal
    • Improved water jacket design
    • 3.000" Stroke Cast Steel Crank
    • OEM type 5.090" connecting rods
    • Hypereutectic pistons
    • 50oz External balance
  • BluePrint Aluminum Cylinder Heads - HP9008
    • 60cc chamber
    • 2.02" intake
    • 1.60" exhaust valves
    • 190cc intake
    • 60cc exhaust runners
    • Pedestal Mount Rockers
    • Stamped Steel Rocker
  • Hydraulic Roller Cam
    • .533 Intake / .544 Exhaust
    • 215 Intake / 220 Exhaust Duration
    • @ .050 – 114-Degree Lobe Separation
  • Includes Rear Sump Oil Pan
  • Dipstick & Tube
  • Includes Valve Covers
  • Includes Timing Cover
Product Note:
Complete your crate motor with this LMR Engine Finishing Kit

This product is intended for off-road use only, and is not legal for use in emission restrictive states. Off-Road Disclaimer


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Money-minded SBF! | BluePrint Engines 361HP 302ci Crate Engine - Overview

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Ship Weight: 350 lbs

About This Brand


BluePrint Engines
BluePrint Engines - The authority in crate engines
Affordable, reliable horsepower has driven BluePrint since 1982. BluePrint gives you more than just an engine but engineering at its finest. And those who drive it know it: the fanatics, the families, the thrill riders, the joy riders, and everyone in between. No matter who they serve, they share a genuine passion that unites us all on these streets, strips, or any stretch of road.

Every BluePrint crate engine matches you like a fingerprint. It looks like a beauty and runs like a beast. It's dyno-tested, trusted, and tailored to you alone. All this is backed by BluePrint's best warranty and customer support in the business.

One customer at a time, one high-performance crate engine at a time, their relentless engineers, headed by the legendary Norris Marshall, know that skill has no substitute. That accuracy outperforms arrogance. And it’s that authenticity in craft, that makes BluePrint The Authority in Crate Engines.