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Crate Engine, BluePrint 383 Stroker, Short Block Plus, 432HP/450 ft-Lbs

Part# : CH36922
Mfg#: BP38321SP
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Ship Size: Truck Freight
$5,999.99
List Price: $6,600.95
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383ci Power-Adder Short Block Plus by BluePrint Engines®

432-hp / 450 lb-ft core uses forged crankshaft and forged pistons by BluePrint Engines®.

BluePrint Engines®' 383ci Power-Adder Short Block Plus is rated at 432 hp and 450 lb-ft with 9.5:1 compression. It combines forged crankshaft, forged pistons and hydraulic-roller camshaft. Power-adder Short Block Plus uses 9.5:1 compression with forged crankshaft and pistons plus hydraulic-roller cam; cylinder heads and induction are not included.

Additional Technical Specifications • HP & Torque: 432 HP / 450 FT LBS • Compression Ratio: 9.5:1 Block: • 4 Bolt main • 1 piece rear main seal. • 4.00" bore • Passenger side dipstick • Align honed main bearing bore • Cylinders honed on computer-controlled machine to within .0002 straightness and roundness • Cylinders are sonic tested for thickness Rotating Assembly: • New forged crankshaft, 3.75" stroke • Forged pistons, 18CC Dish • Forged rods with 150,000 PSI bolts • Hastings moly rings • Melling high volume oil pump • Heavy duty double roller timing set • Harmonic balancer • CAM SPECS W 1.5 ROCKER RATIO: • Cam Type: Hyd Roller • .495 Intake .502 Exhaust • 220 Intake / 224 Exhaust duration • @ .050 - 114 degree lobe separation Ignition Timing: • 34 degrees total (at 3500 RPM) Also Includes: • Oil pan and timing cover Notes: • Bore and stroke combination makes this crate engine a 377ci displacement • This engine requires a non-weighted 8" harmonic balancer (included), and late 350ci weighted flexplate/flywheel. • The HP & Torque numbers were derived from dyno testing with a 750cfm carb, and with H8002K cylinder heads installed.

Notes

  • A bronze distributor gear is NOT recommended on this engine.
  • 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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Vehicle Fitment

Year Make Model Application Details
1947–1955 Chevrolet Advance Design  
1969–1994 Chevrolet Blazer  
1960–1987 Chevrolet C10  
1960–1987 Chevrolet C20  
1960–1987 Chevrolet C30  
1964–1977 Chevrolet Chevelle  
1959–1960 Chevrolet El Camino  
1964–1987 Chevrolet El Camino  
1960–1987 Chevrolet K10  
1960–1987 Chevrolet K20  
1977–1987 Chevrolet K30  
1978–1983 Chevrolet Malibu  
1970–1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo  
 
1995–2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo  
1955–1959 Chevrolet Task Force  
1955–1959 GMC Blue Chip  
1960–1987 GMC C15/C1500  
1960–1987 GMC C25/C2500  
1960–1987 GMC C35/C3500  
1960–1987 GMC K15/K1500  
1960–1987 GMC K25/K2500  
1977–1987 GMC K35/K3500  
1947–1955 GMC New Design  
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Crate Engine, BluePrint 383 Stroker, Short Block Plus, 432HP/450 ft-Lbs
Blueprint Engines Crate Engine, BluePrint 383 Stroker, Short Block Plus, 432HP/450 ft-Lbs