BluePrint Engines BP38318MPFIKB S/B Chevy 383 Dressed Crate Engine

This version of BluePrint's dressed, EFI 383 bundles a complete front accessory drive on top of the same 436-horsepower long block used across this product line, with power steering, the alternator, and A/C already mounted up front. Hypereutectic pistons and a cast steel crankshaft back a compression ratio of 10.0:1, good for 443 lb-ft of torque.

Who this suits

Choose this over BluePrint's other dressed 383 EFI listing if you want the front-end accessory hardware included rather than sourcing it separately. The same self-learning multi-port EFI and ECU are built in, needing only three wired hookups: the main battery, the fuel pump, and a switched ignition source at 12 volts.

What comes with it

Beyond the front accessory drive and its satin aluminum water pump, BluePrint rounds out the long block with a machined aluminum intake, a polished chrome air cleaner and matching valve covers, a distributor, a harmonic balancer, spark plugs and wires, an oil pan, and a timing cover. BluePrint recommends 91-octane fuel for this engine.

What to check before ordering

Because the front accessory drive is included, check pulley and belt clearance against your existing chassis hardware before installing it, since you will be replacing rather than adding to what is already on the engine bay. Plan for Bureau of Automotive Repairs engine-change compliance if you are installing this in California, since it is not a direct OEM replacement.

Common questions

Does it include a water pump? Yes, as part of the included front accessory drive.

Is a carburetor used? No, fuel delivery is through the multi-port EFI and self-learning ECU.

What fuel does BluePrint recommend? 91 octane.