BluePrint BP3834CTC1 GM 383 Dressed Engine, Alum Heads, Flat Tappet Cam

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GM 383 Dressed Engine - Aluminum Heads - Flat Tappet Cam

Overview

• HP & Torque: HP 420/ FT 450 LBS
• Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
• Aluminum Heads
• Hypereutectic Pistons
• Flat Tappet Cam
• Cast Steel Crank
• Part #: BP3834CTC1

Block

• 4 Bolt main, 1 piece rear main seal
• Passenger side dipstick
• Align honed main bearing bore
• Cylinders honed on computer controlled machine to within .0002 straightness and roundness
• Cylinders are sonic tested for thickness

Rotating Assembly

• New cast steel crankshaft
• Hypereutectic pistons
• Chevy heavy beam rods with 150,000 PSI bolts
• Hastings moly rings
• Melling high volume oil pump
• Hydraulic flat tappet cam
• Heavy duty double roller timing set

Cylinder Heads

• BluePrint Performance aluminium
• Hardened retainers and springs
• 2.02 swirl polished intake valves
• 1.60 swirl polished exhaust valves
• BP Aluminum Head Part# H8002K

Cam Specs

• Cam Type: Flat Tappet
• .480 Intake .486 Exhaust
• 229 Intake / 230 Exhaust duration
• @ .050

Ignition Timing

• 34 degrees total at 3500 RPM

Also Includes

• New valve covers, oil pan and timing cover
• Aluminum Intake Manifold
• HEI distributor
• 750cfm Carburetor
• Brass freeze plugs
• Dyno test results shipped with engine

Notes

Picture shown with optional tall, perimeter bolt valve covers.