BluePrint Engines Pro Series Chevy 572 C.I.D. 745 HP Base Long Block Crate Engine — PS5720CT
The definitive big block crate engine: 745 horsepower, 710 lb-ft, forged throughout, dyno-proven. BluePrint Engines’ Pro Series 572 is the largest and most powerful engine in the lineup — 9.4 liters of tall-deck big block Chevy with BluePrint aluminum heads, a forged crank and pistons, and a healthy .698″-lift hydraulic roller cam. Every engine runs on BluePrint’s dyno with documentation before crating, and carries the brand’s 30-month/50,000-mile warranty. For pro-street builds, show cars and muscle machines that need maximum presence, this is the crate. Shipped across Europe from NH Race Engine.
Why Choose the BluePrint PS5720CT Big Block Crate Engine?
There’s no substitute for cubic inches — and 572 is the summit of the big block Chevy world. Where the 454 makes strong torque, the 572 makes *relentless* torque: 710 lb-ft arrives early and never leaves, while the .698″/272° hydraulic roller cam pulls cleanly to the top end for a genuine 745 dyno-proven horsepower. Everything in the rotating assembly is forged — crank, pistons — with Hastings rings and a Melling oil pump, and an SFI-certified harmonic balancer already installed.
BluePrint is America’s specialist crate builder: seasoned tall-deck blocks, fully machined and assembled in-house, each engine dyno-tested with your exact components and documented. Your dyno sheet ships in the crate — 745 HP isn’t a catalog claim, it’s your engine’s number.
Big Block Crate Engine Key Features & Benefits
- 745 HP / 710 TQ — Dyno-Proven: Run and documented on BluePrint’s dyno. Your sheet ships with the crate.
- Forged Rotating Assembly: Forged steel crank, forged pistons, forged rods with ARP hardware — built for the power it makes.
- .698″ Lift Hydraulic Roller Cam: 272°/282° @ .050 on a 110° LSA — serious lope, street-manageable manners, zero lash maintenance.
- BluePrint Aluminum Heads: Big-flow aluminum castings feeding 4.500″ bores — modern port design on classic architecture.
- Tall Deck Block: Seasoned tall-deck casting with internal balance — smooth, strong and stable at power.
- SFI Harmonic Balancer Installed: Certified, high-RPM safe, torqued at the factory.
- Hastings Rings & Melling Oil Pump: Name-brand internals throughout.
- 10.0:1 on Premium Pump Fuel: European 98–99 RON compatible — no race gas.
- 30-Month / 50,000-Mile Warranty: Industry-leading coverage, supported in Europe by NH Race Engine.
Big Block Crate Engine Recommended Applications
The PS5720CT is the flagship for builds where nothing less than the biggest will do:
- Pro Street & Muscle Machines: Chevelles, Camaros, Novas — maximum big block presence and power
- Show Cars & Street Rods: The centerpiece engine that anchors an entire build
- C10 & Square-Body Trucks: The ultimate shop-truck statement — 710 lb-ft of tow-destroying torque
- Drag & Street-Strip: Naturally-aspirated 9.4L pulls hard off the line and through the traps
- Engine Building Platform: A forged, tall-deck 572 base ready for blower or nitrous ambitions
⚠️ Fitment verification required: The tall-deck block has .300″ raised exhaust ports and .400″ deck height over OEM big blocks. Header fitment, shift linkage, steering shaft and hood clearance must be verified for your chassis — contact us with your vehicle before ordering. Consider the BP454CTF if packaging is tight.
Technical Specifications
| Part Type: | High Performance Crate Engine — Base Long Block |
| Product Line: | BluePrint Engines Pro Series Big Block (572) |
| MPN: | PS5720CT |
| JEGS Part No.: | 138-PS5720CT |
| Power: | 745 HP / 710 lb-ft (dyno-proven with documentation) |
| Displacement: | 572 cu in / 9.4L |
| Bore x Stroke: | 4.500″ x 4.500″ |
| Block: | Seasoned tall deck, internal balance, 1-piece rear seal |
| Deck Height: | .400″ over OEM big block — raised exhaust ports (.300″) |
| Crankshaft: | Forged steel |
| Pistons: | Forged |
| Rings: | Hastings |
| Camshaft: | Hydraulic roller, .698″/.698″ lift, 272°/282° @ .050, 110° LSA |
| Cylinder Heads: | BluePrint aluminum |
| Oil Pump: | Melling — included |
| Balancer: | SFI harmonic balancer — installed |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.0:1 |
| Recommended Fuel: | 91+ octane (Euro 98–99 RON) |
| Warranty: | 30 months / 50,000 miles |
| Assembled: | Yes — base long block, sold individually |
What’s Included vs. What You Supply
| Component | Included | You Supply |
|---|---|---|
| Tall deck 572 block, rotating assembly | ✅ | — |
| Forged crank, pistons, rods | ✅ | — |
| Hydraulic roller cam & lifters | ✅ | — |
| BluePrint aluminum heads & valvetrain | ✅ | — |
| Timing set, Melling oil pump | ✅ | — |
| SFI harmonic balancer | ✅ | — |
| Intake manifold (rectangle port) | — | ✅ |
| Carburetor / EFI | — | ✅ |
| Distributor & ignition | — | ✅ |
| Headers (raised-port fitment!) | — | ✅ — verify before ordering |
| Oil pan, valve covers, timing cover | — | ✅ (tall-deck specific) |
| Water pump & pulleys | — | ✅ |
| Flexplate / flywheel | — | ✅ |
| Fuel system | — | ✅ |
| Transmission (TH400/4L80E pattern) | — | ✅ |
454 vs 572 vs LS3 — Picking Your Flagship
| Feature | BP454CTF (EFI Big Block) | PS5720CT (This Engine) | PSLS3760CTFKB (LS3) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 460 HP / 479 TQ | 745 HP / 710 TQ | 530 HP / 495 TQ |
| Induction | Fuel injection included | You supply carb/EFI | Terminator X EFI included |
| Packaging | Standard deck height | Tall deck — clearance check required | Compact, light |
| Character | Classic torque, modern drivability | Maximum displacement, maximum drama | Modern power, swap-friendly |
| Best for | Street big block with EFI ease | Pro street, show, drag | Restomods, swaps, track |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why 10.0:1 compression on a 745 HP engine?
Torque is the answer — at 9.4 liters, the 572 makes its power from displacement, not compression. 10.0:1 keeps it street-friendly on premium pump fuel with the hydraulic roller cam, avoids detonation sensitivity, and leaves headroom for forced induction later if you choose.
Will the tall deck fit my Chevelle or Camaro?
Usually with verification — the .400″ taller deck and .300″ raised exhaust ports mean most OEM-style headers won’t bolt on, and shift linkage/steering shaft clearance must be checked. Aftermarket raised-port headers exist for popular chassis. Send us your vehicle and we’ll confirm fitment before you order — it’s a five-minute check that saves a world of pain.
What carburetor and intake does it need?
A tall-deck, rectangle-port single-plane intake and a 950–1,150 CFM 4-barrel — we recommend pairing with the engine at order time so port heights and linkage are correct the first time. EFI conversions (Holley Terminator X) are increasingly popular on these builds.
What transmission survives 710 lb-ft?
A built TH400, 4L80E, Powerglide (drag) or TKO 600/T56 Magnum with an upgraded clutch. Converter stall 2,400–3,000 RPM for automatics. We can spec the driveline as a package — contact us.
What’s the break-in procedure for a roller big block?
BluePrint specifies varying RPM under load for the first 20–30 minutes, no extended idling, quality conventional oil for the first 500 miles (we supply break-in oil), then oil and filter change. Roller cams are gentler than flat-tappets, but the rings still need load cycles to seat. Full instructions ship with the engine.
Is the warranty valid in Europe?
Yes — BluePrint’s 30-month/50,000-mile warranty is supported in Europe through NH Race Engine directly. Full terms ship with your crate.
Recommended Companion Products
- Tall-deck rectangle-port intake manifolds
- 950–1,150 CFM performance carburetors
- Raised-port big block headers — fitment verified
- TH400 / 4L80E / TKO performance transmissions
- Big block cooling packages for tall-deck builds
- Break-in oil & assembly lubricant
- Flexplates & flywheels — big block balance
- BluePrint BP454CTF — EFI big block crate engine
- BluePrint LS3 crate engine — the modern flagship
- All crate engines — remanufactured & high performance
Shipping Your Big Block Crate Engine Across Europe
NH Race Engine ships BluePrint big block crate engine packages across Europe from our EU warehouse. At 9.4 liters these are serious crates — shipped on a pallet via insured freight carrier with full tracking, dyno sheet and warranty paperwork included. Liftgate delivery essential at this weight.
Estimated delivery: Netherlands 3–5 business days | Germany, Belgium, France 5–7 business days | Rest of EU 7–10 business days
Contact us for a freight quote to your address or workshop — and send your chassis details so we verify tall-deck fitment before you order.
Order Your BluePrint PS5720CT Big Block Crate Engine Today
745 horsepower. 710 lb-ft. Forged everything. The BluePrint PS5720CT big block crate engine is the biggest statement an American V8 can make — dyno-proven, warranty-backed, and crated for delivery to your European build.
Contact our technical team with your vehicle and build goals for fitment verification and a complete package quote, or click “Add to Cart” now to secure yours.
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SKU: BPE-PS5720CT | MPN: PS5720CT | Brand: BluePrint Engines | Category: High Performance Crate Engines / Pro Series Big Block
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