SKU: BP38321SP
BluePrint Engines GM Small Block Compatible 383 c.i. Engine - 432 Horsepower - Power Adder - Short Block Plus
$5,749.00
383 c.i. 430 Horsepower Short Block

Horsepower & Torque: 432 Horsepower / 450 ft. lbs. Torque

Compression Ratio: 9.5:1 with 64cc Head and .041" Thick Gasket - 18 cc Dish Volume

Camshaft: Hydraulic Roller Cam - .495 Intake / .502 Exhaust Lift and 220 Intake / 224 Exhaust Duration @ .050-114° LSA

Pistons: Forged

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

Fuel Recommendation: 91+ Octane

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Overview:

BluePrint Engines’ Small Block Plus 383 delivers the perfect blend of street manners and hard-hitting performance, now with full customization to match your build. This stroker wakes up any classic or hot rod with big torque, crisp throttle response, and the signature reliability BluePrint is known for. With premium components, precision machining, and dyno-proven power, the Small Block Plus 383 gives builders a ready-to-run upgrade that’s powerful, responsive, and tailored to your exact vision—mile after mile.

Description:

  • Horsepower & Torque: 432 Horsepower / 450 ft. lbs. Torque
  • Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
  • BluePrint Engines Hydraulic Roller Cam
  • BluePrint Engines Forged Pistons
  • BluePrint Engines Forged Crank

Block:

  • BluePrint Engines High Strength Cast Iron Block
  • Cylinders Honed on Computer-Controlled Machine to Within .0002 Straightness and Roundness
  • Cylinders are Sonic Tested for Thickness
  • Align Honed Main Bearing Bore
  • Passenger Side Dipstick 
  • 1 Piece Rear Main Seal
  • 4 Bolt Main
  • 4.00" Bore

Rotating Assembly:

  • New Forged Crankshaft
  • 3.75" Stroke
  • Forged Pistons, 18cc Dish
  • Forged Rods with 150,000 PSI Bolts

Cam Specs w 1.5 Rocker Ratio:

  • Hydraulic Roller
  • .495 Intake / .502 Exhaust Lift
  • 220 Intake / 224 Exhaust Duration
  • @ .050-114 Degree Lobe Separation

Ignition Timing:

  • 34 Degrees Total (at 3500 RPM)

Also Includes:

  • Heavy Duty Double Roller Timing Set
  • High Volume Oil Pump
  • Harmonic Balancer
  • Timing Cover
  • Oil Pan

WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm
Bragging Rights Included.

EVERY BLUEPRINT ENGINE ACES THE DYNO TEST

We make sure we hit our target horsepower and proper torque with every crate engine. We use an advanced computerized balancer in our in-house dyno testing rooms 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.

All specs, zero speculation: A comprehensive, dyno-generated printout showing your critical engine specs will accompany your delivered engine — every time. 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 exact engine’s dyno results.

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