BluePrint Engines GM 383 Crate Engine Carbureted Base Dressed 410 HP
Highlights
- 410 HP & 422 Ft-Lbs Torque
- 9:1 Compression Ratio
- Hypereutectic Pistons
- 87 Octane Compatible
BluePrint Engines Base-Dressed 410-Horsepower Carbureted GM 383 C.I. Crate Engine.
This based-dressed crate engine (BP38315CTC1) offers high-level performance in use with 87 Octane fuel with a 9:1 compression ratio. It's built with BluePrint Engines' aluminum cylinder heads for improved airflow. It also features a hydraulic roller cam, a cast crankshaft, and hypereutectic pistons for a balance of power and longevity. The built-in mechanical fuel pump provision and a passenger-side dipstick make for a convenient addition to your truck!
Features and Benefits:
- High-strength cast iron base-dressed crate engine block
- 410 Horsepower / 422 FT. LBS. Torque
- Compression Ratio: 9:1 (87 Octane compatible)
- Features 4-bolt main, 4.000" bore, and 1-piece rear main seal
- Drilled and tapped for clutch linkage
- Features mechanical fuel pump provision and passenger side dipstick
- Cast crankshaft with hypereutectic pistons and 3.750" rotation stroke
- 5.700" crankshaft connecting rods w/ 150,000 PSI bolts
- Crankshaft is external front/rear balanced
- Aluminum cylinder heads feature 64cc chamber
- Hydraulic roller cam design
- Ignition Timing: 34 degrees total at 3500 RPM
- Holley Classic 750cfm vacuum secondary carburetor w/ manual choke
- Backed by BluePrint Engines' 30-month/50,000-mile warranty
Cylinder Head Specifications:
- 64cc Chambers
- 2.02" Intake / 1.60" Exhaust Valves
- 195cc Intake / 75cc Exhaust Runners
Camshaft Specifications:
- 0.495” Intake / 0.502” Exhaust Lift
- 220 Intake / 224 Exhaust Duration
- @ 0.050-114° Lobe Separation
Base Dressed Includes:
- Valve Covers
- Oil Pan
- Timing Cover
- Intake Manifold
- HEI Distributor
Additional Notes:
- Specifically built for use with 87 Octane fuel.
- This engine features a true 4" bore, which mathematically yields 377 CID with a 3.75" stroke.
- NOT desiged for EGR.
- The aftermarket intake manifold installed on this engine may not be compatible with OEM accessory brackets that use intake mounted bosses.
- The performance aluminum cylinder heads on this engine feature a 0.500 raised port vs OEM.
California Residents: Proposition 65 Warning
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Only for use on pre-pollution controlled vehicles: This product can be used on vehicles that were manufactured before emissions control regulations were imposed. Pre-pollution vehicles are defined as:
- 1965 and older U.S. manufactured California certified vehicles
- 1967 and older U.S. manufactured federally certified vehicles














