BluePrint Engines GM 383 Crate Engine – 436 HP Deluxe Dressed (BP38318CTC1DK)
Why Buy This BluePrint 383 Crate Engine
The 383 is the most proven small-block Chevy combination ever built — and this BluePrint crate version removes the risk: no core hunt, no machine-shop roulette, no hoping the rotating assembly was balanced. Every BP38318CTC1DK is hand-assembled, precision-balanced and run on BluePrint’s in-house dyno before shipment, arriving with its own dyno printout showing the actual numbers your engine made — 436 horsepower and 443 lb-ft of torque, on 91+ octane pump fuel.
The “Deluxe Dressed” configuration means it arrives ready to run: Holley Classic 750 cfm carb, dual-plane satin aluminum intake, HEI distributor, long-style water pump, harmonic balancer, valve covers, oil pan, fuel pump, air cleaner, plugs and wires. Add fuel, a flexplate and an exhaust and you’re firing.
BluePrint 383 Deluxe Dressed vs the Low-Profile Variant
We also stock the BP38318CTCV low-profile 383 — same 436 HP powertrain, different front dress. Choose the Deluxe Dressed (this page) for standard engine bays; choose the CV if your hood or firewall is tight.
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| Feature | BP38318CTC1DK (this engine) | BP38318CTCV (low profile) |
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| Horsepower / torque | 436 HP / 443 lb-ft | 436 HP / 443 lb-ft |
| Distributor | Standard HEI | Small cap |
| Harmonic balancer | Standard 8″ | 6.75″ small diameter |
| Air cleaner | Standard base | Drop base |
| Best for | Standard engine bays | Low hood/firewall clearance |
Key Features & Benefits
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NEW BluePrint cast iron block, 4-bolt mains — not a remanufactured core. 4.000″ bore, 1-piece rear main seal, drilled and tapped for clutch linkage, mechanical fuel pump provision.
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BluePrint H8002K aluminum heads — 64cc chambers, 2.02″/1.60″ swirl-polished valves, 195cc intake runners. Lighter than iron and honest flow for the 436 HP rating.
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Hydraulic roller cam — .544″ intake / .555″ exhaust lift, 230°/236° @ .050, 110° lsa. Roller durability with a proper idle, and no flat-tappet break-in anxiety.
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383 stroker rotating assembly — 3.750″ stroke cast steel crank, 5.700″ heavy-beam rods with 150,000 PSI bolts, hypereutectic pistons with moly rings, externally balanced front and rear.
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10.0:1 compression — runs on premium EU pump fuel (98 RON / 91+ octane).
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Dyno-tested, printout included — the strongest trust signal a crate engine buyer can get.
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Backed twice — BluePrint’s 30-month / 50,000-mile warranty, plus our own 12-month NH Race Engine warranty handled in-house in Europe.
Decoding the Model Code: BP38318CTC1DK
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BP — BluePrint Engines, Kearney, Nebraska, USA
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383 — small-block Chevy stroker family (3.750″ stroke vs 3.480″ on a 350). Factory note: with the true 4.000″ bore, the math yields 377 CID — BluePrint markets the platform under the traditional “383 stroker” family name.
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18 — the 436 HP performance trim within the 383 family
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CT / C / 1 — crate engine / carbureted dressed configuration / revision
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D — Deluxe dress: intake, carb, HEI, water pump, balancer, front accessories
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K — retailer kit suffix (same engine as BluePrint’s CTC1D; appears as BP38318CTC1DK on distributor listings) [VERIFY against your supplier invoice]
Technical Specifications
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| Specification | Value |
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| Part number | BP38318CTC1DK |
| Displacement | 383 c.i. / 6.3 L stroker family (4.000″ bore × 3.750″ stroke) |
| Horsepower | 436 HP (dyno-verified, printout included) |
| Torque | 443 lb-ft |
| Compression ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Block | New BluePrint cast iron, 4-bolt main, 1-piece rear main seal |
| Crankshaft | Cast steel, 3.750″ stroke, externally balanced |
| Rods / pistons | 5.700″ heavy-beam, 150k PSI bolts / hypereutectic, moly rings |
| Heads | BluePrint aluminum H8002K, 64cc, 2.02″/1.60″, 195cc runners |
| Camshaft | Hydraulic roller, .544″/.555″ lift, 230°/236° @ .050, 110° LSA |
| Induction | Holley Classic 750 cfm 4-barrel, vacuum secondary, manual choke |
| Ignition | HEI distributor |
| Fuel | 91+ octane premium pump fuel (98 RON) |
| Timing | 10–16° initial, 32–34° total @ 3,500 rpm |
| Oil capacity | 5 quarts with BPP51061 filter |
| Firing order | 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 |
| Balance | External, front and rear |
| Warranty | 30 month / 50,000 mile BluePrint + 12 month NH Race Engine in-house |
Important: flexplate/flywheel is NOT included — requires a late-350 weighted flexplate/flywheel. Recommended stall converter: 2,000–2,400 rpm for automatic builds.
What Does It Fit?
Any vehicle originally equipped with a small-block Chevy: 1955–1980s GM A/F/X-body muscle cars (Camaro, Chevelle, Nova, Corvette), C10 pickups, street rods, T-buckets and kit cars. Raised .500″ exhaust ports versus OEM heads — use matching gaskets and headers. This engine is not for use in pollution-controlled vehicles.
Condition & Pre-Delivery Inspection
This is a new, zero-hour crate engine — and we still check every unit before it leaves Kessel:
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Crate integrity documented on arrival — no hidden transit damage reaches you
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Visual and fitment inspection of intake, carb, distributor, water pump and balancer
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Compression spot-check across all eight cylinders against factory figures
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First-start and break-in guidance in our free installation guides — break-in oil for the first 500 miles, vary engine speed, oil and filter change after break-in
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Dyno printout verified against your engine’s serial number
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Register your warranty on our warranty registration page
Recommended Companion Products
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Tight engine bay? The same engine in low-profile form: BluePrint BP38318CTCV 383 Stroker Crate Engine – 436 HP
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More power: ATK HP101C 383 Stroker Crate Engine – 470 HP
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EFI alternative: ATK HP36C-EFI 383 Stroker – 435 HP · ATK HP94C-EFI 383 – 415 HP
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Budget alternative: ATK HP33C 383 Stroker – 390 HP / 460 TQ
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The gearbox behind it: our transmission rebuilds programme, fitted by our installation team
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Something custom? A 383 built to your spec, dyno-proved before shipping
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Big block territory: Big Block Chevy crate engines
Shipping & Delivery
In-stock engines ship from Kessel within 48 hours, crated, insured and tracked. Transit: 1–3 business days in the Benelux, 3–7 days elsewhere in Europe. Freight is palletized curbside delivery — plan for two people at delivery. Request a quote for a delivered price including freight to your country.
Order Your BluePrint 383 Crate Engine
436 dyno-proven horsepower with a printout to prove it, dressed and ready to run. Email info@nhraceengine.nl or request a quote online for current EU pricing and availability — fast EU shipping from the Netherlands.
SKU: BP38318CTC1DK | MPN: BP38318CTC1DK | Brand: BluePrint Engines | Category: Crate Engines > Small Block Chevy | Condition: New
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