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