BluePrint Engines 383 c.i. Small Block GM style engine

Part Number: BP38318CTF1
$7,799.00
BluePrint Engines 383 c.i. Small Block GM style engine

Overview:

The Blueprint Engines 383ci stroker crate engine combines classic muscle with modern performance, dyno-tested at 436hp and 443lb-ft of torque and features a genuine Holley Sniper 2 EFI system. Housed in a one-piece rear main seal BluePrint Engines High Strength Cast Iron 4-bolt main Block with a 4.000″ bore and 3.750″ stroke (383ci), it features high-quality internals like a 544 Intake / .555 Exhaust Lift and 230 Intake / 236 Exhaust Duration @ .050 - 110° LSA hydraulic roller camshaft, hypereutectic pistons, 5.700″ rods, and Blueprint’s aluminum heads sporting 64cc chambers and raised ports. This engine is externally balanced front and rear for reliability and smooth operation.

The Sniper2 EFI breathes through the satin dual-plane intake, offering crisp throttle response, self‑tuning via next generation ECU, and compatibility with modern fuels. It eliminates cold-start woes and rough idling, transforming the driving experience into one of modern efficiency on a vintage platform. Finished with a complete dress‑up kit—timing cover, valve covers, HEI distributor, and more, it’s a turnkey powerhouse that blends effortless drivability with classic muscle aesthetics.

Description: 

  • Horsepower & Torque: 436 Horsepower / 443 ft. lbs. Torque
  • Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
  • BluePrint Engines Aluminum Heads
  • BluePrint Engines Hydraulic Roller Cam
  • BluePrint Engines Hypereutectic Pistons
  • BluePrint Engines Cast Crankshaft

Block:

  • BluePrint Engines High Strength Cast Iron Block
  • Manufactured and Machined in the USA!
  • 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
  • External 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
  • .544 Intake / .555 Exhaust Lift
  • 230 Intake / 236 Exhaust Duration
  • @ .050-110 Degree Lobe Separation Angle

Ignition Timing:

  • Initial Timing 10-16° and Total Timing 32-34°

Also Includes:

Notes:

  • This engine features a true 4-inch bore, which mathematically yields 377 CID with a 3.75-inch stroke.
  • Not for EGR.
  • Engine package does not include fuel pump.
  • Engine is configured to run in fuel only mode.
  • 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 .500 raised port vs OEM.