400 Pontiac Crate Engine 450 HP With Aluminum Heads

Estimated Price $19,245

400 Pontiac Crate Engine 450 HP With Aluminum Heads
*Shown with optional upgrades

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If you like Pontiac’s the 400 engine bock is the way to go. This is one of Doug’s favorite builds. No stock rods in this engine we use only Eagle connecting rods. For a built proof bottom end, we also use a 1 pc rear main seal no oil leaks here. Give Steve a call and he will be happy to help design something just for you 800-267-3940. Also, check out our Facebook page @customcrateengines

400 Pontiac Crate Engine 450 HP With Aluminum Heads

  • Seasoned 400 Pontiac Block
  • Bored and honed with deck plate
  • Mains have been align honed
  • Block has been decked
  • Dura Bond cam bearings
  • Brass freeze plug and oil galley kit
  • Main bolts (ARP)
  • Block painted with 3 coats of high temp ceramic engine paint customer's choice of color
  • Steel crankshaft (Eagle)
  • Performance rod and main bearing (Clevite, King or Federal Mogul)
  • I-beam connecting rods w/ARP rod bolts (Eagle)
  • Forged performance pistons (Speed-Pro, Keith Black, SRP Or Mahle)
  • Performance rings hand filed to match application
  • Complete rotating assembly will be balanced (Internal)
  • Three piece true double roller timing set
  • Custom ground hydraulic roller performance camshaft
  • Tie-bar hydraulic roller lifters (Comp Cams)
  • Edelbrock performance aluminum cylinder heads
  • Performance valve springs and retainers
  • 7/16 Screw in studs and hardened guide plates
  • ARP head bolts
  • One piece chrome moly push rods
  • Performance roller rockers
  • Melling high volume oil pump and screen
  • Oil pan
  • Dip stick and tube
  • Timing cover
  • Performance balancer
  • Fel-Pro gaskets
  • Performance aluminum intake manifold
  • Aluminum valve covers
  • Holley Sniper II fuel injection
  • Hyper Spark Pro-Billet distributor (requires CDI box)
  • MSD Blaster II coil and bracket
  • Spark plugs
  • 8mm Ignition wires
  • Wire looms
  • Breathers
  • Thermostat
  • Thermostat housing
  • Engines are photo documented during the building process so you can see the quality of parts and workmanship that goes into your engine
  • 2 Year Unlimited Miles Warranty

Dyno Testing

Have your new crate engine Dyno tested!

Have your new crate engine Dyno tested!

Proformance Unlimited measures over 30 parameters that are monitored and logged to the computer during each engine test. A complete printout, including graphs.

We tune your engine on the dyno for maximum power. No more endless trial and error methods at the track are required. You see your results instantly! Dynamometer testing costs a fraction of what you have invested. Take the guesswork out of tuning - by dynoing !

This system includes the following items:

  • Your engine will be broken in under various load conditions
  • Tested in real world conditions through headers and mufflers
  • Precise horsepower and torque rating with graph and numerical print out
  • Induction system tuned for optimal performance
  • Dyno session video taped

Add $850

Dress Up

Custom Painted Engine

Custom Painted Engine

Have a custom painted car? Why not have a custom painted engine? Give us your paint code and we'll do the rest.

This system includes the following items:

  • Custom paint

Add $550

CVF Logo

Pulley Systems

Alternator Only

Alternator Only

This system includes the following items:

  • Chrome 140 Amp Alternator
  • Polished Alternator Pulley
  • Polished Crankshaft Pulley
  • Polished Water Pump Pulley
  • Polished Aluminum Brackets With Fan & Nose Cover
  • 8 Rib Serpentine Belt
  • Installed On Your Engine

Add $1,675

Alternator & Power Steering

Alternator & Power Steering

This system includes the following items:

  • Chrome 140 Amp Alternator
  • GM Type 2 Power Steering Pump With Reservoir
  • Polished Alternator Pulley
  • Polished Crankshaft Pulley
  • Polished Water Pump Pulley
  • Polished Aluminum Brackets With Fan & Nose Cover
  • Polished Idler Pulley
  • Spring Loaded Belt Tensioner
  • 8 Rib Serpentine Belt
  • Installed On Your Engine

Add $1,875

Alternator, Power Steering & Air Conditioning

Alternator, Power Steering & Air Conditioning

This system includes the following items:

  • Chrome Plated 140 Amp Alternator
  • GM Type 2 Power Steering Pump With Reservoir
  • Chrome Plated AC Compressor
  • Polished Alternator Pulley
  • Polished Crankshaft Pulley
  • Polished Water Pump Pulley
  • Polished Aluminum Brackets With Fan & Nose Cover
  • Spring Loaded Belt Tensioner
  • 8 Rib Serpentine Belt
  • Installed On Your Engine

Add $2,300

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