Hawks Motorsports offers our clients this BP38318CTC1 GM Small Block Compatible 383 C.I. Engine - 436 Horsepower - Base Dressed - Carbureted - BluePrint Engines designed for customers seeking a high-performance small block engine foundation with increased displacement, traditional carbureted operation, and flexibility for custom installations. This BluePrint Engines 383 C.I. crate engine delivers 436 horsepower and 443 ft. lbs. of torque while combining GM Small Block compatibility, aluminum cylinder heads, hydraulic roller camshaft technology, and a base dressed configuration for builders selecting their own supporting components.

The BP38318CTC1 features a high-strength cast iron block, BluePrint aluminum cylinder heads, hydraulic roller camshaft, hypereutectic pistons, and a cast crankshaft. The 383 C.I. platform provides increased displacement compared to a traditional 350 C.I. engine while maintaining the familiar GM Small Block compatible design preferred for restoration vehicles, street performance builds, and custom applications.

The base dressed configuration provides a strong engine foundation while allowing customers to select their preferred intake manifold, carburetor, distributor, ignition system, accessory drive components, exhaust system, and vehicle-specific hardware. This configuration gives builders the flexibility to create a drivetrain package matched to their specific vehicle and performance goals.

Vehicle-specific components including engine mounts, transmission compatibility, fuel system requirements, cooling system capacity, exhaust configuration, and accessory clearance must be verified before installation.

Key Features:

• SKU: BP38318CTC1
• BluePrint Engines GM Small Block compatible 383 C.I. crate engine
• Base dressed carbureted engine configuration
• Rated at 436 horsepower and 443 ft. lbs. torque
• Traditional carbureted fuel system design
• GM Small Block compatible architecture
• High-strength cast iron block
• BluePrint aluminum cylinder heads
• Hydraulic roller camshaft
• Hypereutectic pistons
• Cast crankshaft
• 3.750" stroke
• 5.700" connecting rods
• 10.0:1 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 restomod applications
• Requires additional components for complete installation

Fitment Applications:

GM Small Block Compatible Applications

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

Common applications include:

Chevrolet Camaro

• Classic Chevrolet Camaro restoration and performance builds
• Custom Camaro restomod applications

Chevrolet Corvette

• Classic Corvette performance and restoration applications

Chevrolet Nova

• Chevrolet Nova street performance builds

Chevrolet Chevelle

• Chevrolet Chevelle restoration and performance applications

Chevrolet C10 / GMC Truck Applications

• Classic Chevrolet and GMC truck performance builds

Custom Street Performance / Restomod Applications

• Custom vehicles requiring a high-performance 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.
• This is a base dressed engine configuration; additional components are required to complete installation.
• Carburetor, intake manifold, distributor, ignition system, starter, alternator, accessories, and exhaust components must be selected based on vehicle requirements.
• Confirm fuel delivery capacity and fuel system compatibility before installation.
• Verify transmission compatibility and flexplate/flywheel requirements.
• Confirm cooling system capacity and radiator compatibility.
• Additional installation components may be required depending on vehicle configuration.
• Test fit all components before final installation.