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Engine and Transmission Combo, Standard Edition Builder Series.383, 700R4, 436 HP/443 lbs.-ft., Polished, Chevy, Kit

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.