Product Description:
Hawks Motorsports offers our clients this BP38318MPFIK GM Small Block Compatible 383 C.I. Engine - 436 Horsepower - Deluxe Dressed - Polished Pulley Kit - BluePrint Engines Calibrated ECU designed for performance builds requiring increased displacement, modern fuel injection, and a complete dressed engine package. This BluePrint Engines 383 c.i. small block compatible crate engine delivers 436 horsepower and 443 ft. lbs. of torque while combining classic small block architecture with a fully calibrated multi-port fuel injection system, ECU, wiring harness, and polished accessory package.
The BP38318MPFIK features a high-strength cast iron block, BluePrint aluminum cylinder heads, hydraulic roller camshaft, hypereutectic pistons, cast crankshaft, and a 10.0:1 compression ratio. The included BluePrint calibrated ECU and complete engine harness are designed specifically for this engine package, providing a complete EFI solution for customers upgrading from carbureted applications or building a modernized classic vehicle.
The deluxe dressed configuration includes a polished pulley kit along with additional engine accessories for a finished engine bay appearance. The package includes BluePrint multi-port fuel injection components, intake manifold, polished air cleaner, polished valve covers, satin aluminum water pump, distributor, spark plugs and wires, harmonic balancer, timing cover, and oil pan. Vehicle-specific installation components, including mounts, exhaust, cooling system, and transmission-related components, must be verified before installation.
Key Features:
- SKU: BP38318MPFIK
- BluePrint Engines GM Small Block compatible 383 C.I. crate engine
- Deluxe dressed engine configuration with polished pulley kit
- Multi-port fuel injection system with BluePrint calibrated ECU and complete engine wiring harness
- Rated at 436 horsepower and 443 ft. lbs. torque
- 10.0:1 compression ratio
- BluePrint aluminum performance cylinder heads
- High-strength cast iron block
- 4.000" bore
- 3.750" stroke cast crankshaft
- 5.700" connecting rods
- Hypereutectic pistons
- Hydraulic roller camshaft
- Camshaft specifications: .544 intake lift / .555 exhaust lift, 230° intake / 236° exhaust duration @ .050, 110° LSA
- Polished accessory pulley kit
- Includes BluePrint MPFI controller package with calibrated ECU
- Includes engine harness
- Includes machined aluminum intake manifold
- Includes polished chrome air cleaner
- Includes polished chrome valve covers
- Includes satin aluminum water pump
- Includes distributor, spark plugs, spark plug wires, harmonic balancer, timing cover, and oil pan
- Designed for restoration, restomod, and performance street applications
- Requires application verification before installation
Fitment Applications:
GM Small Block Compatible Applications
Designed for custom applications 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
- Classic Corvette builds using GM Small Block compatible engine combinations
Chevrolet Nova
- Chevrolet Nova performance and restomod applications
Chevrolet Chevelle
- Chevrolet Chevelle street performance applications
Chevrolet C10 / GM Truck Applications
- Classic Chevrolet and GMC truck builds requiring a GM Small Block compatible EFI crate engine
Custom Street Performance / Restomod Applications
- Vehicles requiring a complete 383 C.I. fuel-injected crate 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.
- The included BluePrint calibrated ECU and wiring harness are designed specifically for this engine package.
- EFI installation requires proper fuel pressure supply, fuel lines, fuel pump capability, and return system verification when applicable.
- Confirm battery power, ignition power, fuel pump wiring, and electrical requirements before installation.
- Engine includes accessory components listed by the manufacturer; additional vehicle-specific installation components may be required.
- Flexplate/flywheel requirements must be verified based on transmission application.
- Confirm clearance for intake, throttle body, air cleaner, hood, and accessory drive components.
- Test fit all components before final installation.
- Additional tuning may be required when changing major engine components, exhaust systems, or operating conditions.