{"product_id":"blueprint-engines-bare-block-bbc-2pc-siam-9-800-x-4-250-billet-mc","title":"BluePrint Engines Bare Block - 598 c.i. - BBC, 2PC, SIAM, 9.800 x 4.250, BILLET MC","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-custom-info\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"pro-title-custom\"\u003eOverview:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pro-title-custom\"\u003eWhen you’re building big power, you need a block that’s ready to carry the load—and this BBC-compatible foundation is engineered to take you all the way to a massive 598 cubic inches. Designed for serious street, strip, and marine performance, this block delivers the strength, rigidity, and machining precision needed for high-horsepower combinations. Thick cylinder walls, robust main webbing, and smartly engineered oiling and cooling pathways give builders the confidence to push displacement and power further without sacrificing reliability. Whether you’re crafting a torque-heavy cruiser or a high-rpm bruiser, this block is the rock-solid starting point your big-inch Chevy build deserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"pro-title-custom\"\u003eCylinder Bore (Rough):\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4.239\" to 4.241\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"pro-title-custom\"\u003eCylinder Bore (Max):\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4.630\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"pro-title-custom\"\u003eCam Bearings:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurabond GM-12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"pro-title-custom\"\u003eCam Bearing Bore ID:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.120\"+\/- .001\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"pro-title-custom\"\u003eCamshaft Position:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOEM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"pro-title-custom\"\u003eCam Drive \/ Timing Set:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOEM \/ Double Roller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"pro-title-custom\"\u003eCam Retaining Plate:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOEM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"pro-title-custom\"\u003eCubic Inch (Max):\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e598\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"pro-title-custom\"\u003eCylinder Wall Thickness:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e.310\" Nominal @ Max Bore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"pro-title-custom\"\u003eCylinder Skirt Length:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6.300\" Nominal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"pro-title-custom\"\u003eDeck Height:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9.800\" +.005\" \/ -.000\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"pro-title-custom\"\u003eDeck Thickness:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e.710\" Nominal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"pro-title-custom\"\u003eFreeze \/ Core Plugs:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1-5\/8\" x 8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"pro-title-custom\"\u003eHead Bolt \/ Stud Threads:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7\/16-14 UNC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"pro-title-custom\"\u003eLifter Bores:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e.8437\" +\/- .0003\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"pro-title-custom\"\u003eLifter Retainer (If not using tie car lifters):\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOEM W\/Roller Provisions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"pro-title-custom\"\u003eMain Bearing Bore (Line Honed):\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.937\" - 2.938\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"pro-title-custom\"\u003eMain Bearing Caps:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBillet Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"pro-title-custom\"\u003eMain Cap Bolts:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/2\"-13 UNC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"pro-title-custom\"\u003eMain Fastener Tensile Strength:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e180,000 to 210,000 PSI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"pro-title-custom\"\u003eP1 Main Stud Kit P\/N:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTBD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"pro-title-custom\"\u003eARP Main Stud Kit P\/N:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTBD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"pro-title-custom\"\u003eMaterial (Block):\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEN-GJL-250 Iron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"pro-title-custom\"\u003eOil System:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePriority Main\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"pro-title-custom\"\u003eOil Pump:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOEM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"pro-title-custom\"\u003eOil Filter:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOEM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"pro-title-custom\"\u003eOil Pan:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOEM (GEN IV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"pro-title-custom\"\u003eRear Main Seal:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 piece - Seal (OEM GEN IV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"pro-title-custom\"\u003eStarter:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOEM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"pro-title-custom\"\u003eStroke (Max):\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4.750\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"pro-title-custom\"\u003eTiming Cover:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOEM GEN IV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"pro-title-custom\"\u003eApprox. 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