BluePrint BP3830CT1 GM 383 Base Engine, Vortec Heads, Flat Tappet Cam

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350 Chevy Small Block V8, 383 Chevy Small Block V8, 383 cu. in. Engine Displacement
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GM 383 Base Engine - Cast Iron Vortec Heads - Flat Tappet Cam

Overview

  • HP & Torque: 405 HP / 440 FT LBS
  • Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
  • Cast Iron Heads
  • Flat Tappet Cam
  • Cast Steel Crank
  • Part #: BP3830CT1

Block

  • 4 bolt main 1pc rear seal block w/Passenger side dipstick only
  • Square and parallel decked
  • 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 cast steel crankshaft
  • Hypereutetic pistons
  • Chevy heavy beam rods with 150,000 psi bolts
  • Hastings Moly rings
  • Balanced rotating assembly
  • Melling high volume oil pump
  • Flat tappet hydraulic lifter camshaft
  • Heavy duty double roller timing set

Cylinder Heads

  • Cast iron Vortec heads
  • 1.25 diameter valve springs
  • Hardened retainers and springs
  • 2.02 swirl polished intake valves
  • 1.60 swirl polished exhaust valves
  • 1.5 long slot, stamped steel rockers
  • Hardened push rods

Cam Specs

  • Cam Type: Flat Tappet
  • .487 Intake .503 Exhaust
  • 234 Intake / 244 Exhaust duration
  • @ .050 - 112 degree lobe separation

Ignition Timing

  • 34 Degrees Total at 3500 RPM

Also Includes

  • Aluminum intake manifold
  • New chrome valve covers
  • Brass freeze plugs
  • Dyno test results shipped with engine

Notes

This engine requires a 400ci weighted harmonic balancer, and late 350ci weighted flexplate/flywheel.BluePrint Engines recommends a 2000- 2400 rpm stall converter. Not for use in pollution controlled vehicles.

This engine requires a 400ci weighted harmonic balancer, and late 350ci weighted flexplate/flywheel.

Zinc Additive Required For Flat Tappet Application, Recommended Oil For Your BluePrint Crate Engine: 10W30, Non-Synthetic. Not For EGR

Some parts are not legal for use in California or other states with similar laws/regulations