Hawks Motorsports offers our clients this BP38315CTC1 GM Small Block Compatible 383 C.I. Engine - Base Dressed - 87 Octane - Carbureted - BluePrint Engines designed for customers looking for a reliable, high-torque small block engine package with classic carbureted operation and a flexible configuration for custom installations. This BluePrint Engines 383 C.I. crate engine provides increased displacement over a traditional 350 small block while maintaining GM Small Block compatibility for restoration, street performance, and custom vehicle builds.

The BP38315CTC1 features a high-strength cast iron block, aluminum cylinder heads, hydraulic roller camshaft, hypereutectic pistons, and a cast crankshaft. With an 8.9:1 compression ratio and a design intended for 87 octane fuel, this engine provides a practical combination of performance, drivability, and compatibility for street-driven applications.

The base dressed configuration includes essential engine components while allowing builders to select their preferred carburetor, ignition system, accessory drive, intake components, and vehicle-specific equipment. This flexibility makes the BP38315CTC1 a strong foundation for classic Chevrolet restorations, restomod builds, and custom performance projects.

Vehicle-specific components including intake system, fuel delivery, ignition, mounts, transmission compatibility, cooling system, and exhaust configuration must be verified before installation.

Key Features:

• SKU: BP38315CTC1
• BluePrint Engines GM Small Block compatible 383 C.I. crate engine
• Base dressed carbureted engine configuration
• Designed for 87 octane fuel
• GM Small Block compatible architecture
• High-strength cast iron block
• Aluminum cylinder heads
• Hydraulic roller camshaft
• Hypereutectic pistons
• Cast crankshaft
• 383 C.I. displacement
• 4.000" bore
• 3.750" stroke
• 5.700" connecting rods
• 8.9:1 compression ratio
• 4-bolt main block design
• 1-piece rear main seal
• Base dressed configuration for custom component selection
• Designed for restoration, street performance, and custom applications
• Carbureted setup for traditional engine builds

Fitment Applications:

GM Small Block Compatible Applications

Designed for custom applications requiring a GM Small Block compatible 383 C.I. carbureted engine.

Common applications include:

Chevrolet Camaro

• Classic Chevrolet Camaro builds requiring a small block engine upgrade

Chevrolet Corvette

• Classic Corvette performance and restoration applications

Chevrolet Nova

• Chevrolet Nova street performance and restomod builds

Chevrolet Chevelle

• Chevrolet Chevelle restoration and performance applications

Chevrolet C10 / GMC Truck Applications

• Classic Chevrolet and GMC truck builds requiring increased displacement

Custom Street Performance / Restomod Applications

• Custom vehicles requiring a carbureted 383 C.I. engine platform

Verify fitment before ordering, especially when using modified vehicles, aftermarket components, custom engine mounts, transmission combinations, or non-original applications.

Installation Notes:

• Verify engine compatibility with vehicle chassis, engine mounts, transmission, accessory drive system, cooling system, and exhaust configuration before installation.
• Base dressed configuration requires additional components to complete installation.
• Carburetor, intake manifold, distributor, ignition components, fuel system, and accessory drive components must be selected based on the vehicle application.
• Verify fuel system compatibility for carbureted operation.
• Confirm compression ratio, ignition timing requirements, and fuel requirements before installation.
• Flexplate/flywheel selection must be verified based on transmission application.
• Additional installation components may be required depending on vehicle configuration.
• Test fit all components before final installation.