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BP38318CTCV GM Compatible Small Block Chevy Low Profile 383 ci. Base Dressed Carbureted Crate Engine [436 HP]
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BLUEPRINT ENGINESPART NUMBER: 138-BP38318CTCV

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

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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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  • Part TypeEngine
    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
    Fuel DeliveryCarburetor
    Engine Assembly StyleBase Dressed
    Part FitmentSemi Universal
    Engine Displacement383 ci.
    Engine Make/SizeChevy Small Block
    Camshaft StyleHydraulic Roller
    Vendor Part NumberBP38318CTCV
    Package Qty1
    Package TypeEA
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