GM SB Compatible 383 c.i. Low Profile Engine - 436 HP - Base Dressed - Carbureted
GM SB Compatible 383 c.i. Low Profile Engine - 436 HP - Base Dressed - Carbureted
GM SB Compatible 383 c.i. Low Profile Engine - 436 HP - Base Dressed - Carbureted
GM SB Compatible 383 c.i. Low Profile Engine - 436 HP - Base Dressed - Carbureted

GM SB Compatible 383 c.i. Low Profile Engine - 436 HP - Base Dressed - Carbureted

SKU: BP38318CTCV

GM SB Compatible 383 c.i. Low Profile Engine - 436 HP - Base Dressed - Carbureted

SKU: BP38318CTCV

HP & Torque: 436 HP / 443 FT. LBS

Cylinder Heads: BluePrint Engines Aluminum Cylinder Heads

Compression Ratio: 10:1

Camshaft: Hydraulic Roller Cam - .544 Intake / .555 Exhaust Lift and 230 Intake / 236 Exhaust Duration @ .050 - 110° LSA

Pistons: Hypereutectic

Crankshaft: Steel Crank - 3.750" Stroke and 5.700" Rods

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Engine Designed with small diameter harmonic balancer, Small cap Distributor, and drop base air cleaner, for vehicles with low firewall or hood clearance. such as Corvette, Tri Five Chevy, Camaro Etc. 

Description:

  • HP and torque : 436 HP / 443 FT LBS 
  • Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
  • Aluminum Heads
  • Hydraulic Roller Cam
  • Cast Steel Crank
  • Hypereutectic Pistons

Block:

  • NEW BluePrint Cast Iron 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:

  • New BluePrint Cast steel crankshaft
  • 3.750" Stroke
  • OEM type 5.700" connecting rods w/ 150,000 psi bolts
  • Hypereutectic pistons
  • External Front/ External Rear

Cylinder Heads:

  • BluePrint Aluminum Cylinder Heads - H8002K
  • 64cc chamber
  • 2.02" intake/1.60" exhaust valves
  • 195cc intake/75cc exhaust runners

Cam Specs:

  • Cam Type: Roller
  • .544 Intake .555 Exhaust
  • 230 Intake / 236 Exhaust duration
  • @ .050, 110 ° lobe separation angle

Ignition Timing:

  • 34 Degrees Total at 3500 RPM

Also Includes:

  • Premium Vintage Valve covers
  • Premium Vintage Air Cleaner
  • 6.75 inch Harmonic balancer
  • Spark plugs
  • Under Header Spark plug wires (Perfect for Rams Horn exhaust manifolds)
  • 750 CFM Carburetor
  • Fuel Pump and feed line
  • Oil pan
  • Timing cover
  • Aluminum Intake Manifold
  • Small cap Ready to run distributor equipped with Tach Drive and coil
  • Thermostat and thermostat housing

Notes:

  • Not for use in pollution-controlled vehicles.
  • 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.
  • The performance aluminum cylinder heads on this engine feature a .500 raised port vs OEM.

Your BluePrint engine was dyno tested with the parts and specifications listed below.  If you prefer to install a different part, your engine may not produce the horsepower recorded on your dyno sheet.

Part Number: BP38318CTCV

Fuel Delivery Type: Carbureted, 750cfm, manual choke

Spark Plug: BPP7938 NGK 7938 BKR5E (.750 inch reach, 14mm thread, 5/8 hex, plug)

Spark Plug Gap: .035"

Harmonic Balancer: BPP400L - 400 ci weighed, 8" diameter

Flexplate/Flywheel: Late 350 Weighted

Stall Converter: 2000-2400 rpm

Intake Manifold: Dual plane, satin aluminum

Fuel Recommendation: 91 Octane

Timing (Initial/Total Advance): Initial timing - 10-16° and Total timing 32-34°

Firing Order: 1,8,4,3,6,5,7,2

Recommended Break in Oil : BPP710 (Click Here)

Recommended Service Oil : BPP10W30 (Click Here) 

Recommended Oil Filter ; BPP51061 (Click Here)

Total Oil capacity with production oil pan, and Correct BPP51061 Filter : 5 Quarts

Header Partners:  Click here for our Header Partners and recommendations.

Click here to download a copy of the Installation Guide that came with your BluePrint engine.

BETTER THAN THE REST.

The satisfaction of our customers is our highest priority at BluePrint Engines. We use quality components to balance your engine's rotating assembly within two grams of spec. We dyno test your crate engine and certify that it's ready to deliver horsepower and torque.

We give your BluePrint engine the industry's best-in-class warranty for 30-months / 50,000 miles — with the extra confidence only BluePrint can provide. Our warranty applies to individual or professional installations and is fully transferable.

For a detailed overview of our warranty, click here.

IT ALL COMES DOWN TO RESULTS.

We make sure we hit our target horsepower and proper torque with every crate engine. We use an advanced computerized balancer to get our rotating assemblies within two grams, ensuring silky smooth power over the entire RPM range. That's precisely why our engines sound and run better than our competitors.

BRAGGING RIGHTS INCLUDED!

A comprehensive, dyno-generated printout showing these critical specs will accompany your delivered engine. No more guessing or wondering what your installed engine's real-world peak horsepower and torque ratings actually are. Any doubters in the crowd? Simply flash 'em your dyno results!

This engine will be dyno tested before it ships to you at no additional charge (others charge $500)!

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