Official Release:
BLUEPRINT ENGINES EXPANDS SMALL BLOCK FORD LINEUP WITH VERSATILE 408 C.I. TURN-KEY OPTIONS
New 351W-based 408 c.i. Small Block Ford-Compatible engines offer carbureted and Holley Sniper EFI configurations with front- or rear-sump options
Kearney, Neb. (Oct. 2026) – BluePrint Engines, The Authority in Crate Engines, today announced the expansion of its Small Block Ford Compatible engine lineup with new 408 c.i. turn-key configurations, giving builders more options for powering street rods, muscle cars, classic trucks and custom builds.
Based on BluePrint Engines’ rugged 351W-based cast-iron block, the 408 c.i. Small Block Ford Compatible series combines classic Ford performance with modern drivability. The engines feature forged pistons, forged I-beam connecting rods, aluminum cylinder heads, hydraulic roller camshaft technology and a 10.0:1 compression ratio.
To accommodate a wider variety of vehicle platforms and installation requirements, BluePrint Engines offers the 408 c.i. lineup with both front- and rear-sump oil pan configurations. Customers can also choose between traditional carburetion or Holley Sniper EFI, providing additional flexibility when selecting an engine package for a new build or engine swap.
For builders looking for a more complete turn-key package, Deluxe (D) configurations include a water pump, air cleaner, spark plugs and wires, and thermostat and housing. K models add a polished pulley kit, while KB models feature a black pulley kit.
Key Features:
● 408 c.i. displacement based on a 351W-style cast-iron block
● 10.0:1 compression ratio
● Forged pistons and I-beam connecting rods
● Cast crankshaft
● Aluminum cylinder heads
● Hydraulic roller camshaft and roller rockers
● Front- and rear-sump oil pan configurations
● Carbureted and Holley Sniper EFI options
● Deluxe configurations with water pump, air cleaner, spark plugs and wires, and thermostat and housing
● Available polished or black pulley kit configurations
With multiple induction, oil pan and accessory configurations available, the expanded 408 c.i. lineup gives builders greater flexibility to select a Small Block Ford Compatible engine package suited to their specific vehicle and installation.
For more information about BluePrint Engines’ complete lineup of performance engines and components, visit BluePrintEngines.com.
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