Product Description:
Hawks Motorsports offers our clients this B383KTKX GM Small Block Compatible 383 c.i. Engine and TKX Manual Transmission – 436 Horsepower – Standard Edition Builder Series – Polished Pulley Kit – Carbureted, BluePrint Engines. This complete Builder Series powertrain package pairs a professionally assembled 383 cubic-inch GM Small Block-compatible crate engine with a Tremec TKX 5-speed manual transmission, providing a performance-focused drivetrain for muscle cars, street rods, trucks, and custom builds that demand classic V8 power with modern manual shifting.
Producing 436 horsepower and 443 lb.-ft. of torque, the engine features a BluePrint high-strength cast iron 4-bolt main block, cast 3.750-inch stroke crankshaft, OEM-style 5.700-inch connecting rods with high-strength rod bolts, hypereutectic dish pistons, BluePrint aluminum cylinder heads, and a hydraulic roller camshaft. Fuel delivery is provided by a Holley 750 CFM four-barrel carburetor mounted on a dual-plane aluminum intake manifold, delivering excellent throttle response and dependable street performance. The polished front accessory drive system gives the engine a clean, finished appearance while including many of the major accessories needed to simplify installation. Each Builder Series package is precision assembled, balanced, dyno tested, and shipped with a complete TKX transmission package for a turnkey installation.
Key Features:
- Part Number: B383KTKX
- BluePrint Engines Builder Series engine and transmission package
- GM Small Block Compatible 383 c.i. stroker engine
- 436 horsepower / 443 lb.-ft. torque
- Tremec TKX 5-speed manual transmission package
- Standard Edition Builder Series
- Holley 750 CFM four-barrel carburetor
- BluePrint high-strength cast iron 4-bolt main block
- Cast 3.750-inch stroke crankshaft
- OEM-style 5.700-inch connecting rods with 150,000 PSI rod bolts
- Hypereutectic 12cc dish pistons
- BluePrint aluminum cylinder heads
- Hydraulic roller camshaft (.544/.555 lift, 230°/236° duration @ .050", 110° LSA)
- 10.0:1 compression ratio
- Dual-plane satin aluminum intake manifold
- Polished front accessory drive system
- Includes McLeod Super Street Pro single-disc clutch
- Includes hydraulic throw-out bearing
- Includes bellhousing
- Includes billet flywheel
- Includes starter
- Reverse-rotation short water pump
- 140-amp one-wire alternator
- Type II power steering pump with remote reservoir
- Air conditioning compressor
- Dyno tested before shipment
Fitment Applications:
Universal GM Small Block Compatible powertrain package.
Suitable for many custom and restoration applications including:
- Chevrolet Camaro
- Chevrolet Nova
- Chevrolet Chevelle
- Chevrolet El Camino
- Chevrolet Corvette
- Chevrolet C10/C1500
- Chevrolet K10/K1500
- Chevrolet Bel Air
- Chevrolet Impala
- Pontiac Firebird
- Pontiac Trans Am
- Pontiac GTO
- Buick Skylark
- Oldsmobile Cutlass
- GMC Trucks
- Street rods
- Restomod builds
- Pro Touring vehicles
- Custom performance applications
Verify fitment before ordering, especially when using modified vehicles, aftermarket components, custom engine mounts, or custom installations.
Installation Notes:
- Includes complete 383 c.i. carbureted engine assembly.
- Includes complete Tremec TKX 5-speed manual transmission package.
- Includes McLeod Super Street Pro single-disc clutch, hydraulic throw-out bearing, bellhousing, billet flywheel, and starter.
- Includes polished front accessory drive system with alternator, power steering pump, air conditioning compressor, and reverse-rotation short water pump.
- Verify transmission tunnel clearance and clutch pedal/hydraulic system compatibility before installation.
- Front accessory drive is designed to fit many applications; verify engine bay, steering, hose routing, and accessory clearance before installation.
- Additional fuel system, cooling system, exhaust components, driveshaft modifications, and vehicle-specific installation parts may be required.
- Use 91-octane or higher fuel as recommended by the manufacturer.
- Test fit all components before final installation.