Overview
BluePrint Builder Series 383/436HP Standard Edition Carbureted Crate Engine and 700R4 Trans Combos
BluePrint Builder Series 383/436HP Standard Edition carbureted crate engine and 700R4 transmission combos take the guesswork out of matching up an engine and transmission for your ride. Featuring a carbureted Chevy small block-compatible 383 (c.i.d.) engine that produces 436 horsepower, this standard edition builder series includes a polished pulley kit and 700R4 automatic transmission. The aluminum BluePrint Engines cylinder heads help produce a nice 10.0:1 compression ratio, with assistance from the hydraulic roller camshaft, hypereutectic pistons, and steel crankshaft. Altogether, this assembly produces 443 lbs.-ft. of torque. When you need or want a new powertrain for your GM ride, go with the authority in crate engines and their BluePrint Builder Series 383/436HP Standard Edition carbureted crate engine and 700R4 transmission combos.
Other product features, items, and specifications include:
Block:
* New BluePrint cast iron
* Bore is 4.000 in.
* Main caps are 4-bolt
* One-piece rear main seal
* Passenger side dipstick
* Drilled and tapped for clutch linkage
Rotating Assembly:
* Cast steel crankshaft
* Stroke – 3.750 in.
* OEM-style 5.700 in. connecting rods with 150,000 psi bolts
* Hypereutectic pistons
* External front/rear
* Weighted 8 in. harmonic balancer (BPP400L)
Cylinder Heads:
* BluePrint H8002K performance models (0.500 in. raised port vs. OEM)
* Chamber – 64cc
* Valves are 2.020 in. intake and 1.600 in. exhaust
* Exhaust runners are 195cc intake and 75cc exhaust
Camshaft:
* Hydraulic roller
* Intake valve lift – 0.544 in.
* Exhaust valve lift – 0.555 in.
* Intake duration at 0.050 in. of lift – 230
* Exhaust duration at 0.050 in. of lift – 236
* Lobe separation angle (LSA) – 110 degrees
Ignition Timing
* Initial is 10-16 degrees
* Total is 32-34 degrees
* Firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Automatic Transmission Package:
* Complete 700R4 package
* Torque converter with 2,200 – 2,400 rpm stall
* Flexplate (one-piece, RMS)
* Starter
* Due to numerous tire/rear gear combinations, this transmission does not ship with a speedometer gear or sender housing
Other Components:
* Dual plane aluminum intake manifold with satin finish
* Carburetor (750 cfm)
* Fuel pump
* Spark plugs and wires (with separators)
* Valve covers, oil pan, and timing cover
* Oil filter
* Front accessory drive with polished finish (includes A/C and power steering)
* BPP7938 NGK BKR5E spark plugs (0.750 in. reach, 14mm thread pitch, 5/8 in. hex, 0.035 in. gap)
* Thermostat and housing
Note: Factory 5 applications are special order (please call). Recommended fuel is 91 octane. Recommended oil is BPP710. Not designed for EGR compatibility.
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