BluePrint Engines crate engines: 63 engines from $4,899, from long blocks to fully dressed carbureted and EFI builds. Choose SBC 350, 383, 396 and 400 small blocks, BBC 454 and 632 big blocks, SBF 302, 347 and 408 small block Fords, LS 376 and 427 builds and 426 Gen III Hemi engines. Not sure which dressing level you need? Read our long block vs short block guide.
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About BluePrint Engines crate engines
BluePrint Engines builds crate engines in the USA for Chevy, Ford, GM LS and Mopar applications. A key feature of the BluePrint range is that most engines come at several dressing levels, from a long block up to fully dressed carbureted and EFI versions, so you can buy the same engine as complete as your project needs.
BluePrint crate engines by family
- Small block Chevy: 27 listings, $4,899 to $10,049
- Small block Ford: 20 listings, $6,049 to $10,199
- Big block Chevy: 8 listings, $9,099 to $17,149
- Mopar: 4 listings, $9,649 to $26,799
- GM LS & LT: 4 listings, $10,949 to $15,049
Understanding BluePrint dressing levels
- Long block / base: block, rotating assembly, heads and valvetrain. You add the intake, fuel and ignition.
- Base dressed / dressed: adds parts such as the intake manifold, timing cover and valve covers. Some dressed engines include a carburetor.
- Fully dressed and EFI kits: the most complete versions, closest to drop-in ready, with carburetor or fuel injection and more of the accessories.
Each listing shows the part number and what is and is not included. Our long block vs short block guide explains the terms.
Popular BluePrint engines
- BluePrint 350: SBC 350 at 341 HP and at 390 HP / 410 lb-ft, from the $4,899 long block to EFI kits.
- BluePrint 383 stroker: SBC 383 at 436 and 445 HP, base to fully dressed EFI.
- BluePrint 302: SBF 302 at 361 HP / 334 lb-ft, in carbureted and EFI versions.
- BluePrint 454 and 632: big block Chevy at 490 HP and 815 HP.
- BluePrint LS 376 and 427, and 426 Gen III Hemi.
Frequently asked questions
Where are BluePrint Engines built?
BluePrint Engines builds its crate engines in the USA.
Do BluePrint crate engines come with a carburetor?
Only the dressed carbureted versions do. Long blocks have no fuel system, and EFI versions use fuel injection instead. The included-parts list on each product tells you which you are buying.
Related: All crate engines, what is a crate engine?, carburetor vs fuel injection.