Availability: Due to Popular Demand current lead time runs about 18-22 weeks Fully insured shipping will be quoted. (Usually $500-700 on average). Additional fees for residential and liftgate.
Butler Crate Engine in Builder Kit form- Ready to Assemble
487-501cu. in.
ON PUMP GAS!
All engine kits purchased online either via a deposit or paid in full, will be meticulously reviewed by one of our engine techs. We will will send you a formal, itemized build sheet before starting the machining process. We want to ensure the engine kit will meet your application and any necessary changes, upgrades, or final details can be made at this time.
All our ready to assemble crate engine kits leave our shop having been custom designed, put through the "Butler Process", and ready to build. We never simply sell kits with no assistance. You have Butler Performance backing you in every step of the way. From knowledge to tech help, we are here for you or your engine builder of choice. We have worked with many engine shops around the country and are always glad to lend a hand in helping them take the "Butler Kit" to a performance engine specially designed for your project.
Our Butler Crate Engine Builder Kits have the following parts and more
We start with the exact same blocks you would build on your own. It's what we do to take these old dirty blocks that you see here to a beautiful custom built Butler engine. It takes many critical steps in order to become the proper foundation to be a custom Butler Performance engine.
Step 1- 3 Step Cleaning Process
-Baked, Blasted, and Cleaned
Step 2- Visually Inspected
Step 3- Magnafluxed/Sonic Tested
Step 4- Replace Dowel Pins
Step 5- Align Bored (if required)/ Align Honed
Step 6- Bored and Honed with a Torque Plate
Step 7- Square Decked
Step 8- Deburred/ Final Multi Prep Process
(It takes over a full days work for the final prepping process. Including tapping all bolt holes and cleaning all oil galleys)
Step 9- Final Jet Wash/Cleaning/Wipe Down
Step 10- Ready for Assembly
All rotating assemblies sold by Butler Performance, regardless of brand, are neutrally balanced in our shop by our experienced machinists.
Images show assembled with optional parts. Contact us for detailed quote for your application and specifications.
Drive, accessory pulleys, and March Serpentine systems sold separately
Air cleaner or drop base sold separately
