Horsepower & Torque: 405 Horsepower / 458 ft. lbs. Torque
Cylinder Heads: BluePrint Engines Aluminum Cylinder Heads
Compression Ratio: 10:1
Camshaft: Hydraulic Roller Cam - .495 Intake / .502 Exhaust Lift and 220 Intake / 224 Exhaust Duration @ .050 – 114° LSA
Pistons: Hypereutectic
Crankshaft: Cast Crank – 3.750" Stroke and 5.700" Rods
Fuel Recommendation: 91+ Octane
- Description
- Engine Specs
- Parts & Accessories
- Warranty
Overview:
BluePrint Engines’ GM Small Block–compatible 383 c.i. Truck Edition Builder Series package brings big-block attitude to your 4WD build with a road-tested 405 horsepower and the smooth, dependable pairing of a 700R4 automatic transmission. Designed for trucks that work hard and play harder, this fuel-injected stroker delivers instant throttle response, rock-solid torque, and the durability you want off the pavement. Finished with a polished pulley kit and built for easy integration, this turnkey setup gives builders a powerful, modernized upgrade that’s ready to drop in, fire up, and take on anything. The trail, the highway, or anything life throws at it.
Description:
- Horsepower & Torque: 405 Horsepower / 458 FT. LBS. Torque
- Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
- BluePrint Engines Aluminum Heads
- BluePrint Engines Hydraulic Roller Cam
- BluePrint Engines Cast Crank
- BluePrint Engines Hypereutectic Pistons
Block:
- BluePrint Engines High Strength Cast Iron Block
- Drilled and Tapped for Clutch Linkage
- Mech Fuel Pump Provision: Yes
- Passenger Side Dipstick
- 1-Piece Rear Main Seal
- 4-Bolt Main
- 4.000" Bore
Rotating Assembly:
- Cast Crankshaft
- 3.750" Stroke
- OEM Type 5.700" Connecting Rods w/ 150,000 PSI Bolts
- Hypereutectic Pistons
- Externally Balanced Front and Rear
Cylinder Heads:
- BluePrint Aluminum Cylinder Heads - H8002K
- 64cc Chamber
- 2.02" Intake / 1.60" Exhaust Valves
- 195cc Intake / 75cc Exhaust Runners
Cam Specs:
- Hydraulic Roller
- .495 Intake / .502 Exhaust Lift
- 220 Intake / 224 Exhaust Duration
- @ .050-114 Degree Lobe Separation
Also Includes:
- Intake Manifold Dual Plane, Satin Aluminum - BPP350VINT
- Pro Series Ready Run Distributor - BPP3503BK
- Holley Sniper 2 EFI System - BPP550-510-3XX
- Thermostat Housing - BPP10108470
- EFI Fuel Pump Kit - BPP5267
- Air Cleaner - BPP4304BK
- Thermostat - BPP180TS
- Spark Plugs - BPP7938
- Plug Wire Separators
- Spark Plug Wires
- Timing Cover
- Valve Covers
- Oil Filter
- Oil Pan
- Polished Front Accessory Drive - BPP350FDACPS4Reverse Rotation Short Water Pump
- Type II Power Steering Pump
- Remote Power Steering Pump Reservoir
- 140amp 1-wire Alternator
- 7B10 Peanut Style Air Conditioning Compressor
Assembled with Complete Transfer Case Ready 700r4 Automatic Transmission Package:
- 700R4 Complete Package. Features 4wd 27 Spline Stub Shaft, and Transfer Case Ready, 4wd Case.
- (Accepts common GM 4 Bolt Transfer Case)
- 2200-2400 Stall Torque Converter
- Flex Plate
- Starter
Notes:
- This engine features a true 4-inch bore, which mathematically yields 377 CID with a 3.75-inch stroke.
- Package Ships assembled as pictured.
- The front accessory drive on this engine fits many vehicles, however it is the customer responsibility to accurately measure and confirm fitment. Note this is a low-profile design, but things such as power steering hoses, alternator wiring, and additional fittings/fabrication may be required on some vehicles.
- Due to numerous tire/rear gear combinations, this transmission does NOT ship with a speedometer gear or sender housing.
- Does not include a 2wd tail housing. Will have extended 4wd output shaft, designed for transfer case to bolt directly to transmission case.
- The performance aluminum cylinder heads on this engine feature a .500 raised port vs OEM.
Cylinder Heads
Aluminum Cylinder Heads
Ignition Timing
Initial Timing 10-16 - Total Timing 32-34
Spark Plug
.035 in.
Firing Order
1,8,4,3,6,5,7,2
Rotating Assembly
Cast Crank - 3.750 in. Stroke and 5.700 in. Rods
Cam Specs
Hydraulic Roller - .495 Intake / .502 Exhaust Lift - 220 Intake / 224 Exhaust Duration -@.050-114 LSA
Stall Converter
2400+ RPM
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.
Parts & Accessories Specs
| Intake Manifold | Dual Plane, Satin Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Spark Plug | BPP7938 NGK 7938 BKR5E |
| Harmonic Balancer | BPP400L |
| Flexplate/Flywheel | BPP871006 |
| Fuel Recommendation | 91 Octane |
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Better Than the Rest.
The satisfaction of our customers is our highest priority at BluePrint Engines. Every engine we build is assembled with premium components, balanced to within two grams, and dyno-tested to verify real horsepower and torque before it leaves our facility.
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