This BluePrint Engines 383 cubic inch GM small block crate engine is a deluxe dressed, carbureted build rated at 436 horsepower and 443 lb-ft of torque. A Holley Classic 750 CFM carburetor, dual-plane intake, distributor, and fuel pump come installed, along with a black front accessory drive kit that includes the water pump, A/C compressor, alternator, and power steering pump. It is built on a cast iron 4-bolt main block with a hydraulic roller cam and BluePrint aluminum heads.
Specifications:
- Displacement: 383 c.i. (6.3L)
- Horsepower: 436 HP
- Torque: 443 lb-ft
- Bore: 4.000 in
- Stroke: 3.750 in
- Compression ratio: 10:1
- Block: BluePrint high-strength cast iron, made and machined in the USA, 4-bolt main, 1-piece rear main seal, mechanical fuel pump provision, passenger-side dipstick, drilled and tapped for clutch linkage
- Crankshaft: Cast, 3.750 in stroke
- Connecting rods: OEM-type, 5.700 in, with 150,000 PSI bolts
- Pistons: Hypereutectic
- Cylinder heads: BluePrint aluminum H8002K, 64cc chamber, 2.02 in intake / 1.60 in exhaust valves, 195cc intake / 75cc exhaust runners, .500 in raised port vs OEM
- Camshaft: Hydraulic roller, .544 in intake / .555 in exhaust lift, 230/236 duration at .050, 110 deg LSA
- Induction: Carbureted: Holley Classic 750 CFM carburetor on a dual-plane satin aluminum intake
- Balance: Externally balanced front and rear
- Ignition timing: 34 degrees total at 3500 RPM
- Fuel: 91+ octane
- Part number: BP38318CTC1DK
What's Included: This is a deluxe dressed, carbureted engine with the black pulley kit. It comes with a Holley Classic 750 CFM carburetor, a dual-plane satin aluminum intake manifold (BPP350VINT), a thermostat and housing, a mechanical fuel pump (BPP61073), an HEI distributor (BPP350RBK), valve covers (BPP9518), spark plugs and wires, a harmonic balancer, a timing cover, an oil pan, and a black front accessory drive consisting of a water pump, an A/C compressor, an alternator, and a power steering pump.
Engine Platform: Built to the GM small block (SBC) platform. The engine is sold as a 383, but a true 4.000 in bore with a 3.750 in stroke works out to about 377 CID. The aluminum heads use a .500 in raised port versus an OEM casting. BluePrint states the low-profile front accessory drive does not fit Corvette applications, and buyers should confirm fitment before ordering.
Compliance: Not for use in pollution-controlled vehicles.
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FAQ
What comes on the BP38318CTC1DK deluxe dressed engine?
It includes a Holley Classic 750 CFM carburetor, a dual-plane satin aluminum intake manifold (BPP350VINT), a thermostat and housing, a mechanical fuel pump (BPP61073), an HEI distributor (BPP350RBK), valve covers (BPP9518), spark plugs and wires, a harmonic balancer, a timing cover, an oil pan, and a black front accessory drive with a water pump, A/C compressor, alternator, and power steering pump.
How much power does it make?
It is rated at 436 horsepower and 443 lb-ft of torque with 10:1 compression, and the specified fuel is 91+ octane.
What carburetor and ignition come on it?
A Holley Classic 750 CFM carburetor on a dual-plane satin aluminum intake (BPP350VINT), with an HEI distributor (BPP350RBK). Ignition timing is 34 degrees total at 3500 RPM.
What does the black pulley kit include?
The black front accessory drive includes a water pump, an A/C compressor, an alternator, and a power steering pump. It is a low-profile design that does not fit Corvette applications, so fitment should be confirmed before ordering.
Is this engine legal for use in a pollution-controlled vehicle?
No. BluePrint states this engine is not for use in pollution-controlled vehicles.
