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

Name: Small Block Chevy 383ci Base Engine 405HP/440TQ
Brand: BLUEPRINT ENGINES
SKU: 138-BP3830CT1
Price: 4499.99 USD
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Base Engine

405HP/440TQ
1-piece rear main seal

Recommended Add-Ons
Recommended CFM: 750 vacuum secondaries
Balancer Type: 400 weighted, 8' diameter
Flexplate/Flywheel: late 350 weighted
Engine Break-In Procedure
Use or break-in oil or conventional (non-synthetic) multi-viscosity oil with zinc additive for the first 500 miles of operation. Avoid hard acceleration for sustained periods. Periodically change the engine speed while driving to help seat the rings. While the engine is running, be sure to check oil pressure and coolant temperature, and check for fluid leaks, such as oil, transmission fluid, fuel, and coolant/antifreeze. Also listen for any unusual sounds. Should you hear an unusual sound, shut the engine off, check for the source, and correct it.
Engines with flat tappet cams only - Start the engine and bring it to 2,000 RPM. Get the engine running smoothly. Then vary the engine speed from 1,800-2,200 RPM in a slow acceleration/deceleration cycle for 30 minutes. This is necessary to provide adequate oil splash and lifter rotation to properly mate each lifter to its lobe.
At 500 Miles change the engine oil and filter using conventional (non-synthetic) oil. After 6,000 miles, synthetic oils can be used in your engine. For flat tappet cam engines, continued use of oil with zinc or a zinc additive for the life of your engine is recommended.

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

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

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