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Small Block Chevy 383 ci Drop-in-Ready Engine
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Small Block Chevy 383 ci Drop-in-Ready Engine

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Drop in Ready Engine
Small Block Chevy 383 ci Drop-in-Ready Engine
  • 430 HP / 450 TQ
  • 750 cfm Carburetor
  • 1-Piece Rear Main Seal
  • Aluminum Cylinder Heads

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

    Block:

    • 4-Bolt Main seasoned block
    • 1-Piece Rear Main Seal
    • Passenger Side Dipstick
    • Aligned and Honed Main Bearing Bore
    • Computer-Controlled Machine Cylinders Honed to within .0002 in. for Straightness and Roundness
    • Sonic Tested Cylinders for Thickness
    • Drilled and tapped for clutch linkage

    Rotating Assembly:

    • New 3.750 in.  Stroke Cast Steel Crankshaft
    • 5.700 in.  Heavy Beam Connecting Rods with 150,000 psi Bolts
    • 10.0:1 Compression Ratio
    • Hypereutectic Pistons
    • Hastings Moly Piston Rings
    • Melling High Volume Oil Pump
    • Hydraulic Roller Camshaft
    • Heavy Duty Timing Set

    Cylinder Heads:

    • Blueprint Aluminum Cylinder Heads (p/n 138-H8002K)
    • 195 cc Intake Runner Volume
    • 75 cc Exhaust Runner Volume
    • 2.02 in. Swirl Polished Intake Valves
    • 1.60 in. Swirl Polished Exhaust Valves
    • Hardened Retainers and 1.437 in. Diameter Dual Valve Springs
    • Straight Spark Plug Configuration

    Camshaft Specs:

    • Hydraulic Roller
    • Lift: .528 in. Intake / .536 in. Exhaust
    • Duration @ .050' Lift: 221 Degrees Intake / 226 Degrees Exhaust
    • Lobe Separation: 110 Degrees 

    Other Features:

    • Chrome valve covers
    • Chrome timing cover
    • New 5-quart oil pan

    "Drop In" Dress Model Includes:

    • Brass freeze plugs
    • Holley 750 cfm Manual Choke Vacuum Secondary Zinc Carburetor - 510-0-3310S
    • Dual Plane Satin Aluminum Intake Manifold
    • HEI Distributor & Coil
    • 14 in. Diameter Chrome Air Cleaner
    • Spark Plug Wires & Plugs
    • Standard Rotation Water Pump, Long style
    • Mechanical Fuel Pump & Stainless Steel Fuel Pump to Carb Supply Line
    • 8.0 in. Diameter Harmonic Balancer
    • Water Neck



      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. A bronze distributor gear is NOT recommended on this engine. If you prefer to install a different part, your engine may not produce the horsepower recorded on your dyno sheet.

    • Fuel Delivery Type: Carbureted, 750 cfm
    • Spark Plug: NGK R5672A-9
    • Spark Plug Gap: .032 in. 
    • Harmonic Balancer: 400 ci weighted, 8 in. 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 Degrees and Total timing 32-34 Degrees 
    • Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 

    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. 

    • Small Block Stroker Performance Crate 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.

    Part TypeEngine
    Product LineBlueprint Crate Engines Small Block Chevy 383ci / 430HP / 450TQ
    BrandBLUEPRINT ENGINES
    Package Height27.0
    Package Width30.0
    Package Length38.0
    Weight485.0 PG
    Part CategoryPerformance Parts
    Vendor Part NumberBP38313CTC1DK
    Package Qty1
    Package TypeEA
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