Hawks Motorsports offers our clients this BP38318CTCKV GM Small Block Compatible 383 C.I. Deluxe Dressed Low Profile Engine - 436 Horsepower - Polished Pulley Kit - Carbureted - BluePrint Engines designed for builders looking for a complete high-performance small block engine package with classic carbureted operation, low-profile clearance features, and a polished accessory appearance. This BluePrint Engines 383 C.I. engine delivers 436 horsepower and 443 ft. lbs. of torque while combining increased displacement, aluminum cylinder heads, hydraulic roller camshaft technology, and a fully dressed engine package ready for custom installation.

The BP38318CTCKV features a GM Small Block compatible high-strength cast iron block, BluePrint aluminum cylinder heads, hypereutectic pistons, cast crankshaft, and a hydraulic roller camshaft designed for strong street performance. The low-profile configuration includes a small diameter harmonic balancer, small cap distributor, and drop-base air cleaner to help provide additional clearance for vehicles with limited hood or firewall space.

This deluxe dressed carbureted 383 C.I. package includes a polished front accessory drive system, premium vintage-style components, and a carbureted intake setup for customers building classic Chevrolet restorations, restomods, and custom street performance vehicles. The complete package helps simplify installation, but vehicle-specific components including mounts, exhaust, transmission, fuel system, and wiring requirements must be verified before installation.

Key Features:

• SKU: BP38318CTCKV
• BluePrint Engines GM Small Block compatible 383 C.I. crate engine
• Deluxe dressed low-profile carbureted engine package
• Rated at 436 horsepower and 443 ft. lbs. torque
• 10.0:1 compression ratio
• BluePrint aluminum cylinder heads
• Hydraulic roller camshaft
• .544 intake lift / .555 exhaust lift
• 230° intake / 236° exhaust duration @ .050
• 110° lobe separation angle
• High-strength cast iron block
• 4.000" bore
• 3.750" stroke cast crankshaft
• 5.700" connecting rods
• Hypereutectic pistons
• 4-bolt main block design
• 1-piece rear main seal
• Passenger-side dipstick location
• Drilled and tapped for clutch linkage applications
• Mechanical fuel pump provision
• Low-profile design with small diameter harmonic balancer, small cap distributor, and drop-base air cleaner
• Polished front accessory drive system
• Includes polished accessory components:
  • Reverse rotation short water pump
  • Type II power steering pump
  • Remote power steering reservoir
  • 140 amp one-wire alternator
  • 7B10 peanut-style A/C compressor
• Includes:
  • Dual-plane satin aluminum intake manifold
  • Vintage-style valve covers
  • Vintage-style air cleaner
  • Thermostat and housing
  • Mechanical fuel pump
  • Spark plugs
  • Harmonic balancer
  • Timing cover
  • Oil pan
• Designed for restoration, street performance, and custom applications
• Not intended for pollution-controlled vehicle applications

Fitment Applications:

GM Small Block Compatible Applications

Designed for custom vehicle installations requiring a GM Small Block compatible 383 C.I. engine package.

Common applications include:

Chevrolet Camaro

• Classic Chevrolet Camaro builds using GM Small Block compatible engine configurations

Chevrolet Corvette

• Corvette applications requiring low-profile engine clearance solutions

Chevrolet Tri-Five Applications

• 1955-1957 Chevrolet builds using GM Small Block compatible engines

Chevrolet Nova

• Classic Nova street performance and restomod applications

Chevrolet Chevelle

• Classic Chevelle performance builds

Chevrolet C10 / GMC Truck Applications

• Classic truck builds requiring a carbureted 383 C.I. engine package

Custom Street Performance / Restomod Applications

• Custom vehicles requiring a complete dressed carbureted small block engine

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, cooling system, exhaust, and accessory configuration before installation.
• This engine uses a low-profile design intended for applications with limited hood or firewall clearance.
• Air cleaner height must be verified before installation. Maximum air cleaner height is approximately 11.5 inches when measured from the block end rail sealing surface.
• Front accessory drive fits many applications; however, clearance for power steering hoses, alternator wiring, A/C fittings, and additional fabrication must be confirmed.
• Carburetor, ignition timing, fuel system requirements, and linkage adjustments must be verified for the vehicle application.
• Flexplate/flywheel is not included and must be selected based on transmission application.
• Additional installation components may be required depending on vehicle configuration.
• Verify exhaust clearance due to raised-port aluminum cylinder heads.
• Test fit all components before final installation.