Hawks Motorsports offers our clients this BP38318CTC1DK GM Small Block Compatible 383 C.I. Engine - Deluxe Dressed - Black Pulley Kit - Carbureted - BluePrint Engines designed for customers seeking a complete carbureted small block performance engine package with increased displacement, traditional fuel delivery, and a finished engine appearance. This BluePrint Engines 383 C.I. crate engine combines GM Small Block compatibility, aluminum cylinder heads, hydraulic roller camshaft technology, and a deluxe dressed configuration designed for restoration vehicles, street performance builds, and custom applications.

The BP38318CTC1DK features a high-strength cast iron block, aluminum cylinder heads, hydraulic roller camshaft, hypereutectic pistons, and performance internal components. The 383 C.I. platform provides increased displacement over a traditional 350 C.I. engine while maintaining the familiar small block architecture preferred for many Chevrolet performance applications.

The deluxe dressed package includes a black pulley kit and additional engine components designed to provide a clean, finished appearance in the engine compartment. The carbureted configuration allows builders to select their preferred intake manifold, carburetor, ignition system, fuel delivery components, and supporting drivetrain components based on their specific vehicle requirements.

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: BP38318CTC1DK
• BluePrint Engines GM Small Block compatible 383 C.I. crate engine
• Deluxe dressed carbureted engine configuration
• Black pulley/accessory kit
• Increased displacement performance platform
• Traditional carbureted fuel system design
• GM Small Block compatible architecture
• High-strength cast iron block
• Aluminum cylinder heads
• Hydraulic roller camshaft
• Hypereutectic pistons
• Cast crankshaft
• 4.000" bore
• 3.750" stroke
• 5.700" connecting rods
• 10.0:1 compression ratio
• 4-bolt main block design
• 1-piece rear main seal
• Deluxe dressed configuration for improved engine bay appearance
• Designed for restoration, street performance, and restomod applications

Fitment Applications:

GM Small Block Compatible Applications

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

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 complete carbureted 383 C.I. engine package

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.
• Carburetor, intake manifold, distributor, ignition components, and fuel system components must be selected based on vehicle requirements.
• Confirm fuel delivery capacity and fuel system compatibility before installation.
• Verify throttle linkage, air cleaner clearance, and ignition system compatibility.
• Confirm flexplate/flywheel requirements based on transmission application.
• Verify cooling system capacity and radiator compatibility.
• Confirm black pulley kit clearance with vehicle accessories and engine compartment layout.
• Additional installation components may be required depending on vehicle configuration.
• Test fit all components before final installation.