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Small Block Chevy 383ci Base Engine 405HP/440TQ
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BLUEPRINT ENGINESPART NUMBER: 138-BP3830CT

Small Block Chevy 383ci Base Engine 405HP/440TQ

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Base Engine
    Small Block Chevy 383ci Base Engine
  • 405HP/440TQ
  • 2-piece rear main seal


    Recommended Add-Ons

  • Recommended CFM: 750 vacuum secondaries
  • Balancer Type: 400 weighted, 8' diameter
  • Flexplate/Flywheel: Non-weighted (Balance plate included with engine)

Blueprint Small Block Chevy Engines are a great choice for drivable and reliable high performance engines. All rotating assemblies are balanced within 2 grams on a computerized balancer. Blueprint Engines are dyno tested and include dyno sheets.
Best of all they feature a 30 month/50,000 mile warranty.

Recommended Stall Converter: 2000-2400 rpm
Recommended Fuel: 91 Octane

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Block:

  • 4-bolt main block
  • Square and parallel decked
  • Align honed main bearing bore
  • Cylinders are sonic tested for thickness
  • Cylinders honed on a computer controlled machine to within .0002'' straightness and roundness

    Rotating Assembly:
  • 3.75'' stroke cast crankshaft
  • 5.7'' heavy beam rods with 150,000psi bolts
  • Hypereutectic pistons
  • Hastings Moly rings
  • Clevite bearings
  • Externally balanced rotating assembly
  • Melling high volume oil pump
  • Heavy duty double roller timing set

    Cylinder Heads:
  • GM Vortec cast iron heads
  • Hardened retainers and 1.25'' diameter valve springs
  • 2.02'' swirl polished intake valves
  • 1.60'' swirl polished exhaust valves
  • Hardened pushrods

    Camshaft Specs:
  • Hydraulic Roller
  • Duration @ .050'' Lift: 220 Intake / 224 Exhaust
  • Lift: .495'' Intake / .502'' Exhaust
  • Lobe Separation: 114°

    Other Features:
  • Dual-plane satin aluminum intake
  • Chrome valve covers
  • Chrome timing cover
  • New 5-quart oil pan
  • Brass freeze plugs
  • 9.5:1 compression

    Dress Model Adds:
  • Holley 750 cfm Manual Choke Vacuum Secondary Zinc Carburetor - 510-0-3310S
  • Long Water pump
  • Fuel pump
  • HEI Distributor
  • Coil
  • Blueprint spark plug wires



    Note: This engine will not work for applications requiring EGR. Does not include flywheel/flexplate.
    Your BluePrint engine was dyno tested with the parts and specifications listed below. If you prefer to install a different part, your engine may not produce the horsepower recorded on your dyno sheet.

  • Part Number: BP3830CT
  • Fuel Delivery Type: Carbureted, 750cfm
  • Spark Plug: AC Delco 41-993
  • Spark Plug Gap: .045"
  • Harmonic Balancer: 400 ci weighted, 8" diameter
  • Flexplate/Flywheel: Late 350 Weighted
  • Stall Converter: 2000-2400 rpm
  • Intake Manifold: Dual plane
  • Fuel Recommendation: 91 Octane
  • Timing (Initial/Total Advance): Initial timing - 10-16° and Total timing 32-34°
  • Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

JEGS Easy Kits are designed by JEGS high performance racing professionals to help you get all the performance parts you need for your race car, hot rod or truck.

Product LineBlueprint Crate Engines Small Block Chevy 383ci / 405HP / 440TQ
BrandBLUEPRINT ENGINES
Package Height27.25
Package Width30.5
Package Length31.25
Weight535.0 PG
Part CategoryPerformance Parts
Package Qty1
Package TypeEA
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