BP38318CTCV GM Compatible Small Block Chevy Low Profile 383 ci. Base Dressed Carbureted Crate Engine [436 HP]

Name: BP38318CTCV GM Compatible Small Block Chevy Low Profile 383 ci. Base Dressed Carbureted Crate Engine [436 HP]
Brand: BLUEPRINT ENGINES
SKU: 138-BP38318CTCV
Price: 8399.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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Carbureted Engine

GM Small Block Chevy 383 ci. Low-Profile Crate Engine

436 HP/443 ft.lbs. TQ

Cast Iron Block

Aluminum Heads

Roller Cam

Valve Covers

Carburetor

Damper

Water Neck w/Thermostat

Fuel Pump

Intake

Distributor

Air Cleaner

Blueprint Engines BP38318CTCV Small Block Chevy 383 ci. Deluxe Dressed Low-Profile Engine [436 HP]:

Block:
- NEW BluePrint Cast Iron Block
- 4-Bolt Main
- 4 in. Bore
- 1-Piece Rear Main Seal
- Mechanical Fuel Pump Provision
- Right/Passenger Side Dipstick
- Drilled and Tapped for Clutch Linkage
Rotating Assembly:
- Cast Steel Crankshaft
- 3.750 in. Stroke
- Forged 5.700 in. Connecting Rods w/150000 psi Bolts
- Hypereutectic Pistons
- Externally Balanced Front & Rear
Cylinder Heads:
- BluePrint Aluminum Cylinder Heads H8002K
- Compression Ratio: 10:1
- 64 cc Chambers
- 2.02 in. Intake/1.60 in. Exhaust Valves
- 195 cc Intake/75 cc Exhaust Runners
Cam Specs:
- Cam Type: Hydraulic Roller
- .544 Intake/.555 Exhaust Lift
- 230 Intake/236 Exhaust Duration @ .050
- Lobe Seperation (LSA) 110
Ignition Timing:
- 34 Degrees Total at 3500 RPM
Also Includes:
- Holley Classic 750cfm Vacuum Secondary Carburetor w/Manual Choke
- Dual Plane, Satin Aluminum Intake Manifold
- Chrome Timing Cover
- Small Cap Ready to Run Distributor Equipped with Tach Drive and Coil
- Melling High Volume Oil Pump
- Premium Vintage Valve Covers
- Premium Vintage Air Cleaner
- Painted Oil Pan
- Right/Passenger Side Dipstick
- Standard Rotation Long-Style Water Pump
- Thermostat and Thermostat Housing
- Harmonic Balancer
- Spark Plugs
- Under Header Spark Plug Wires
- Mechanical Fuel Pump w/Feed Line

Blueprint Engines BP38318CTCV Small Block Chevy 383 ci. Deluxe Dressed Low-Profile Engine [436 HP] Notes:

For C2 Corvette, modification, or replacement of factory hood and/or motor mounts will be required
Air cleaner has a maximum height of 11.5 inches when measured from block end rail (Horizontal sealing surface under the intake manifold)
The Aftermarket intake manifold installed on this engine may not be compatible with OEM accessory brackets that use intake mounted bosses
This engine features a true 4-inch bore, which mathematically yields 377 CID with a 3.75-inch stroke
Not for EGR
The performance aluminum cylinder heads on this engine feature a .500 in. raised port vs OEM

Emissions Note:

This part is only legal for sale and use on Uncontrolled (Non-Emissions Controlled) Vehicles or on vehicles used solely for the purposes of closed competition racing.

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Blueprint Engines GM Compatible Small Block Chevy 383 ci. Crate Engines are available from a base engine to fully-dressed. Choose for your daily driven hot rod or your boosted track car.

Part TypeCrate Engine

Product LineBlueprint Engines GM Small Block Chevy 383 ci. Crate Engines

BrandBLUEPRINT ENGINES

Package Height30.0

Package Width38.0

Package Length38.0

Weight485.0 PG

Part CategoryPerformance Parts

Engine TypeHigh-Performance Crate Engine

Cylinder Head MaterialAluminum

Engine Block MaterialCast Iron

Dyno TestedYes