Hawks Motorsports offers our clients this B383K700 GM Small Block Compatible 383 C.I. Engine and 700R4 Automatic Transmission Package - 436 Horsepower - Standard Edition Builder Series - Polished Pulley Kit - Carbureted - BluePrint Engines designed for customers building classic Chevrolet, restomod, and custom street performance vehicles requiring a complete engine and transmission combination. This BluePrint Engines drivetrain package combines a GM Small Block compatible 383 C.I. carbureted crate engine with a 700R4 automatic overdrive transmission, providing increased displacement, traditional carbureted operation, and improved highway cruising capability.

The B383K700 features a BluePrint 383 C.I. engine rated at 436 horsepower and 443 ft. lbs. of torque with aluminum cylinder heads, hydraulic roller camshaft, high-strength cast iron block, hypereutectic pistons, and a cast crankshaft. The Standard Edition Builder Series package includes a polished pulley kit for an upgraded engine bay appearance while maintaining a practical configuration for custom installations.

The included 700R4 automatic transmission provides four forward speeds with overdrive and torque converter lockup, making this package a popular choice for classic vehicle upgrades where improved drivability and lower cruising RPM are desired. This complete engine and transmission combination helps simplify drivetrain selection for restoration and performance builds.

Vehicle-specific components including engine mounts, transmission crossmember, driveshaft, fuel system, exhaust, cooling system, wiring, and shifter components must be verified before installation.

Key Features:

• SKU: B383K700
• BluePrint Engines GM Small Block compatible 383 C.I. engine and 700R4 automatic transmission package
• Standard Edition Builder Series drivetrain package
• Carbureted 383 C.I. crate engine configuration
• Rated at 436 horsepower and 443 ft. lbs. torque
• Includes GM 700R4 automatic overdrive transmission
• Polished pulley/accessory drive kit
• Aluminum cylinder heads
• High-strength cast iron block
• Hydraulic roller camshaft
• Hypereutectic pistons
• Cast crankshaft
• 10.0:1 compression ratio
• 4.000" bore
• 3.750" stroke
• 5.700" connecting rods
• 4-bolt main block design
• 1-piece rear main seal
• Carbureted intake configuration
• Mechanical fuel pump provision
• 700R4 four-speed automatic transmission
• Lockup torque converter
• Designed for restoration, street performance, and restomod applications
• Complete engine and transmission package for custom drivetrain installations

Fitment Applications:

GM Small Block Compatible Applications

Designed for custom applications requiring a GM Small Block compatible 383 C.I. engine and 700R4 automatic transmission combination.

Common applications include:

Chevrolet Camaro

• Classic Chevrolet Camaro builds requiring a small block engine and automatic overdrive transmission

Chevrolet Corvette

• Classic Corvette builds requiring a carbureted small block drivetrain upgrade

Chevrolet Nova

• Chevrolet Nova street performance and restomod applications

Chevrolet Chevelle

• Chevrolet Chevelle performance and restoration builds

Chevrolet C10 / GMC Truck Applications

• Classic Chevrolet and GMC truck builds requiring a 383 C.I. engine and overdrive transmission

Custom Street Performance / Restomod Applications

• Custom vehicles requiring a complete carbureted engine and transmission package

Verify fitment before ordering, especially when using modified vehicles, aftermarket components, custom chassis, transmission conversions, or non-original drivetrain configurations.

Installation Notes:

• Verify engine and transmission compatibility with the vehicle before installation.
• Confirm engine mounts, transmission crossmember, driveshaft length, transmission yoke, and shifter configuration.
• Carburetor setup requires verification of fuel supply, throttle linkage, air cleaner clearance, and ignition compatibility.
• Confirm radiator capacity and transmission cooler requirements before installation.
• Verify exhaust clearance and header compatibility with the vehicle chassis.
• Flexplate/flywheel requirements must be confirmed based on transmission application.
• Additional installation components may be required depending on vehicle configuration.
• Transmission controls, kickdown linkage/cable requirements, and shifter components must be verified before installation.
• Test fit all components before final installation.