Product Description:
Hawks Motorsports offers our clients this BP38318CTFDK GM Small Block Compatible 383 C.I. Engine - 436 Horsepower - Deluxe Dressed - Black Pulley Kit - Fuel Injected - BluePrint Engines designed for customers looking for a complete fuel-injected small block engine package combining increased displacement, modern EFI operation, and a finished engine bay appearance. This BluePrint Engines 383 C.I. crate engine delivers 436 horsepower and 443 ft. lbs. of torque while combining GM Small Block compatibility with aluminum cylinder heads, hydraulic roller camshaft technology, and a deluxe dressed configuration.
The BP38318CTFDK features a high-strength cast iron block, BluePrint aluminum cylinder heads, hydraulic roller camshaft, hypereutectic pistons, and a cast crankshaft. The fuel-injected configuration provides modern drivability while maintaining the traditional small block architecture preferred for restoration vehicles, restomods, and custom street performance builds.
The deluxe dressed package includes a black pulley kit and accessory components designed to provide a clean, complete engine compartment appearance. The package offers a strong combination of performance, reliability, and installation flexibility for customers upgrading from original engines or building custom GM Small Block compatible applications.
Vehicle-specific components including engine mounts, transmission compatibility, fuel system requirements, EFI wiring, cooling system capacity, exhaust configuration, and accessory clearance must be verified before installation.
Key Features:
- SKU: BP38318CTFDK
- BluePrint Engines GM Small Block compatible 383 C.I. crate engine
- Deluxe dressed fuel-injected engine package
- Rated at 436 horsepower and 443 ft. lbs. torque
- Electronic fuel injection system
- Black pulley/accessory kit
- 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
- Designed for street performance, restoration, and restomod applications
- Deluxe dressed configuration for improved engine bay appearance
- Fuel-injected setup for modern drivability
Fitment Applications:
GM Small Block Compatible Applications
Designed for custom applications requiring a GM Small Block compatible 383 C.I. fuel-injected engine package.
Common applications include:
Chevrolet Camaro
- Classic Chevrolet Camaro restoration and performance builds
Chevrolet Corvette
- Classic Corvette performance and restomod 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 builds requiring a 383 C.I. EFI engine
Custom Street Performance / Restomod Applications
- Custom vehicles requiring a complete fuel-injected 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.
- EFI installation requires proper fuel pressure supply, fuel pump capability, fuel lines, wiring connections, and ECU compatibility verification.
- Confirm throttle body clearance, air intake requirements, and electrical connections before installation.
- Verify flexplate/flywheel selection based on transmission application.
- Confirm radiator capacity and cooling system requirements for the intended application.
- Additional installation components may be required depending on vehicle configuration.
- Verify accessory clearance with the black pulley kit before final installation.
- Test fit all components before installation.