BluePrint Engines GM 383 Crate Engine Fuel Injected Deluxe Dressed 436 HP
Highlights
- Perfect Weekend Driver
- Great for Restomod Muscle Cars
- Strong Mid-Range Torque
- 10.0:1 Compression Ratio
BluePrint Engines GM 383 Fuel Injected Deluxe Dressed 436 HP Small Block Crate Engine.
Give your restomod a muscular engine that fits the bill via the GM 383 small-block crate engine! This high-strength, cast-iron block (BP38318CTFD) comes precision engineered and deluxe dressed by BluePrint Engines. Built to stay strong under pressure, it’s tuned for a mid-range torque and boasts a 10:1 ratio. Meaning, it’s sharp and pump-gas friendly. Topped off with cast iron crankshaft and you get a build that’s strong but still streetable.
Features and Benefits:
- High-strength cast iron deluxe-dressed low profile crate engine block
- 436 Horsepower / 443 FT. LBS. Torque
- Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
- 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 iron crankshaft with hypereutectic pistons and 3.750" rotation stroke
- OEM-type 5.700" crankshaft connecting rods w/ 150,000 PSI bolts
- Crankshaft has internally balanced front and externally balanced rear
- Aluminum Muscle Series cylinder heads feature 64cc chambers
- Roller cam design is stronger than flat tappet cam
- Ignition Timing: 34° total at 3500 RPM
- Uses Holley Sniper II EFI System
- 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:
- 0.544" Intake / 0.555" Exhaust Lift
- 230° Intake / 236° Exhaust Duration
- @ 0.050-110° Lobe Separation
Deluxe Dressed Includes:
- Aluminum Intake Manifold
- Valve Covers
- Oil Pan
- Timing Cover
- Harmonic Balancer
- Standard Rotation, Long-Style Water Pump
- Thermostat and Thermostat Housing
- HEI Distributor
- Fuel Pump
- Spark Plugs and Wires
Additional Notes:
- NOT for use in pollution-controlled vehicles.
- This engine features a true 4" bore, which mathematically yields 377 CID with a 3.75" stroke.
- The cylinder heads feature a .500" raised port vs OEM. Please verify header and exhaust clearance prior to installation.
- The intake manifold will NOT clear a stock Corvette hood.
California Residents: Proposition 65 Warning
Related Categories: Engine, Restomod, Crate Engines
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
Vehicle Fitment
This product will fit the following Camaro years:
- 1967,
- 1968,
- 1969,
- 1970,
- 1971,
- 1972,
- 1973,
This product will fit the following Chevelle years:
- 1964,
- 1965,
- 1966,
- 1967,
- 1968,
- 1969,
- 1970,
- 1971,
- 1972,
This product will fit the following El Camino years:
- 1964,
- 1965,
- 1966,
- 1967,
- 1968,
- 1969,
- 1970,
- 1971,
- 1972,













