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Blueprint Engines

Crate Engine, BluePrint 383 Stroker, Base Dressed Long Block

Part# : CH31343
Mfg#: BP38318CTC1
Sold As: Each
Ship Size: Truck Freight
$7,599.99
List Price: $8,360.95
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Chevrolet Small Block 383 Stroker Crate Engine by BluePrint Engines

436-hp 383 uses aluminum heads, hydraulic roller cam, 10.0:1 compression and a 750-cfm Holley carburetor.

BluePrint Engines 383 stroker is a base-dressed Chevrolet-compatible Small Block rated at 436 hp and 443 lb-ft of torque. It uses a new four-bolt cast-iron block, 3.750-inch-stroke cast-steel crankshaft, hypereutectic pistons, 64cc aluminum heads and hydraulic-roller camshaft. The carbureted version includes a dual-plane intake and 750-cfm Holley carburetor, and each engine is dyno tested.

Additional Technical Specifications • HP & Torque: 436 HP / 443 FT LBS • Compression Ratio: 10.0:1 • BluePrint Performance Aluminum Heads • Cast Steel Crank Block: • Manufactured and Machined in the USA! • 4-Bolt Main • 4.000" Bore • 1-Piece Rear Main Seal • Mech fuel pump provision: Yes • Passenger Side Dipstick • Drilled and tapped for clutch linkage Rotating Assembly: • OEM type 5.700" connecting rods w/ 150,000 psi bolts • External Front/ External Rear Cylinder Heads: • 64cc Chamber • 2.02 Swirl Polished Intake Valves • 1.60 Swirl Polished Exhaust Valves • Hardened Retainers and Springs Cam Specs: • .544 Intake .555 Exhaust • 230 Intake / 236 Exhaust duration • @ .050, 110 ° lobe separation angle Ignition Timing: • Initial timing - 10-16° and Total timing 32-34° at 3500 RPM Also Includes: • Dual Plane, Satin Aluminum Intake Manifold • Holley 750cfm Carburetor - Manual Choke or Holley Sniper EFI • New Chrome Timing Cover • Distributor • Melling High Volume Oil Pump • New Chrome Valve Covers • Painted Oil Pan • Dyno test results shipped with engine Warranty: • 30 month / 50,000 mile Notes: • Not for EGR. • Recommended Oil: BPP710 BluePrint Crate Engine Break In Oil • Recommended Harmonic Balancer: BPP400 • Recommended Stall Converter: 2000 to 2400 RPM. • Recommended Fuel: 91 Octane. • 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. • The performance aluminum cylinder heads on this engine feature a .500 raised port vs OEM.

Notes

  • Not for EGR
  • Not for use in pollution controlled vehicles.
  • This item is not eligible for any further discounts or promotional pricing.
  • This item is Truck Freight, and is excluded from free ground shipping.
  • This item is SPECIAL ORDER and will drop-ship from the manufacturer. While the majority of drop ship orders experience no delays, please be advised that OPGI does not control delivery times.
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WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, sulfur, nickel, chromium, vanadium, titanium, polyvinyl chloride, and 4,4’-methylenebis (2-chloroaniline), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Vehicle Fitment

Year Make Model Application Details
1982 Buick Grand National  
1984–1987 Buick Grand National  
1978–1987 Buick Regal  
1983–1986 Buick T-Type  
1964–1977 Chevrolet Chevelle  
1964–1987 Chevrolet El Camino  
 
1978–1983 Chevrolet Malibu  
1970–1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo  
1978–1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass  
1982–1986 Pontiac Bonneville  
1978–1987 Pontiac Grand Prix  
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