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Up to

450 hp

Horsepower

Up to

455 lb.-ft.

Torque^*

Up to

6,000

Max Recommended RPM

Up to

383 cu. in. (6.3L)

Displacement

383 Engines

HT383

Serious pulling power for the non-stock truck rebuild.

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Serious pulling power for the non-stock truck rebuild.

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Tech Specs

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Performance

Horsepower:

323 hp @ 4,200 rpm

Torque:

444 lb.-ft. @ 3,000 rpm

Max Rec RPM:

5,000

Internal Components

Crankshaft:

4340 forged steel; includes 4X crankshaft position sensor

Connecting Rods:

Heavy-duty forged steel

Pistons:

Hypereutectic aluminum

Intake Manifold:

Dual plane aluminum

Camshaft Type:

Hydraulic roller

Rocker Arms:

Stamped steel

Engine Basics

Part Number:

19433036

Engine Type:

Chevy Small-Block V-8

Displacement:

383 cu. in. (6.3L)

Block:

Cast iron with 4-bolt main caps

Balanced:

External

Measurements

Bore x Stroke:

4.005 in. x 3.800 in.

Valve Lift (in):

.431 intake / .451 exhaust

Camshaft Duration (@.050 in):

196° intake / 206° exhaust

Compression Ratio:

9.1:1

Rocker Arm Ratio:

1.5:1

Cylinder Head and Valves

Cylinder Heads:

Vortec iron; 62cc chambers

Valve Size (in.):

1.940 intake / 1.500 exhaust

Water Pump:

Cast iron

Fuel and Ignition

Ignition Timing:

32° Total @ 4,000 rpm

Flexplate:

12.750”

Recommended Fuel:

Regular pump

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Tech Specs

Performance

Horsepower:

323 hp @ 4,200 rpm

Torque:

444 lb.-ft. @ 3,000 rpm

Max Rec RPM:

5,000

Engine Basics

Part Number:

19433036

Engine Type:

Chevy Small-Block V-8

Displacement:

383 cu. in. (6.3L)

Block:

Cast iron with 4-bolt main caps

Balanced:

External

Measurements

Bore x Stroke:

4.005 in. x 3.800 in.

Valve Lift (in):

.431 intake / .451 exhaust

Camshaft Duration (@.050 in):

196° intake / 206° exhaust

Compression Ratio:

9.1:1

Rocker Arm Ratio:

1.5:1

Internal Components

Crankshaft:

4340 forged steel; includes 4X crankshaft position sensor

Connecting Rods:

Heavy-duty forged steel

Pistons:

Hypereutectic aluminum

Intake Manifold:

Dual plane aluminum

Camshaft Type:

Hydraulic roller

Rocker Arms:

Stamped steel

Cylinder Head and Valves

Cylinder Heads:

Vortec iron; 62cc chambers

Valve Size (in.):

1.940 intake / 1.500 exhaust

Water Pump:

Cast iron

Fuel and Ignition

Ignition Timing:

32° Total @ 4,000 rpm

Flexplate:

12.750”

Recommended Fuel:

Regular pump

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HT383E

Bigger is better — the high torque bolt-in engine for half-ton trucks.

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Bigger is better — the high torque bolt-in engine for half-ton trucks.

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Tech Specs

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Performance

Horsepower:

323 hp @ 4,200 rpm

Torque:

444 lb.-ft. @ 3,000 rpm

Max Rec RPM:

5,000

Internal Components

Crankshaft:

4340 forged steel; includes 4X crankshaft position sensor

Connecting Rods:

Heavy-duty forged steel

Pistons:

Hypereutectic aluminum

Camshaft Type:

Hydraulic roller

Rocker Arms:

Stamped steel

Engine Basics

Part Number:

19435449

Engine Type:

Chevy Small-Block V-8

Displacement:

383 cu. in. (6.3L)

Block:

Cast iron with 4-bolt main caps

Balanced:

External

Measurements

Bore x Stroke:

4.005 in. x 3.800 in.

Valve Lift (in):

.431 intake / .451 exhaust

Camshaft Duration (@.050 in):

196° intake / 206° exhaust

Compression Ratio:

9.4:1

Rocker Arm Ratio:

1.5:1

Cylinder Head and Valves

Cylinder Heads:

Vortec iron; 62cc chambers

Valve Size (in.):

1.940 intake / 1.500 exhaust

Water Pump:

Cast iron

Fuel and Ignition

Flexplate:

12.750”

Recommended Fuel:

Regular pump

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Tech Specs

Performance

Horsepower:

323 hp @ 4,200 rpm

Torque:

444 lb.-ft. @ 3,000 rpm

Max Rec RPM:

5,000

Engine Basics

Part Number:

19435449

Engine Type:

Chevy Small-Block V-8

Displacement:

383 cu. in. (6.3L)

Block:

Cast iron with 4-bolt main caps

Balanced:

External

Measurements

Bore x Stroke:

4.005 in. x 3.800 in.

Valve Lift (in):

.431 intake / .451 exhaust

Camshaft Duration (@.050 in):

196° intake / 206° exhaust

Compression Ratio:

9.4:1

Rocker Arm Ratio:

1.5:1

Internal Components

Crankshaft:

4340 forged steel; includes 4X crankshaft position sensor

Connecting Rods:

Heavy-duty forged steel

Pistons:

Hypereutectic aluminum

Camshaft Type:

Hydraulic roller

Rocker Arms:

Stamped steel

Cylinder Head and Valves

Cylinder Heads:

Vortec iron; 62cc chambers

Valve Size (in.):

1.940 intake / 1.500 exhaust

Water Pump:

Cast iron

Fuel and Ignition

Flexplate:

12.750”

Recommended Fuel:

Regular pump

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SP383 Turnkey

Rev higher and haul harder — expanded RPM range and horsepower.

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Rev higher and haul harder — expanded RPM range and horsepower.

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Tech Specs

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Performance

Horsepower:

435 hp @ 5,600 rpm

Torque:

445 lb.-ft. @ 4,600 rpm

Max Rec RPM:

6,000

Internal Components

Crankshaft:

Forged steel

Connecting Rods:

Heavy-duty forged steel

Pistons:

Hypereutectic aluminum

Intake Manifold:

Single-plane aluminum

Camshaft Type:

Hydraulic roller

Rocker Arms:

Aluminum roller style

Engine Basics

Part Number:

19435452

Engine Type:

Chevy Small-Block V-8

Displacement:

383 cu. in. (6.3L)

Block:

Cast iron with 4-bolt main caps

Balanced:

External

Measurements

Bore x Stroke:

4.005 in. x 3.800 in.

Valve Lift (in):

.509 intake / .528 exhaust

Camshaft Duration (@.050 in):

222° intake / 230° exhaust

Compression Ratio:

9.72:1

Rocker Arm Ratio:

1.5:1

Cylinder Head and Valves

Cylinder Heads:

Fast Burn aluminum; 62cc chambers

Valve Size (in.):

2.000 intake / 1.550 exhaust

Fuel and Ignition

Ignition Timing:

36° Total @ 4,000 rpm

Flexplate:

12.750”

Recommended Fuel:

Premium pump

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Tech Specs

Performance

Horsepower:

435 hp @ 5,600 rpm

Torque:

445 lb.-ft. @ 4,600 rpm

Max Rec RPM:

6,000

Engine Basics

Part Number:

19435452

Engine Type:

Chevy Small-Block V-8

Displacement:

383 cu. in. (6.3L)

Block:

Cast iron with 4-bolt main caps

Balanced:

External

Measurements

Bore x Stroke:

4.005 in. x 3.800 in.

Valve Lift (in):

.509 intake / .528 exhaust

Camshaft Duration (@.050 in):

222° intake / 230° exhaust

Compression Ratio:

9.72:1

Rocker Arm Ratio:

1.5:1

Internal Components

Crankshaft:

Forged steel

Connecting Rods:

Heavy-duty forged steel

Pistons:

Hypereutectic aluminum

Intake Manifold:

Single-plane aluminum

Camshaft Type:

Hydraulic roller

Rocker Arms:

Aluminum roller style

Cylinder Head and Valves

Cylinder Heads:

Fast Burn aluminum; 62cc chambers

Valve Size (in.):

2.000 intake / 1.550 exhaust

Fuel and Ignition

Ignition Timing:

36° Total @ 4,000 rpm

Flexplate:

12.750”

Recommended Fuel:

Premium pump

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SP383 EFI Turnkey

Classic performance paired with Fast Burn cylinder heads and EFI.

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Classic performance paired with Fast Burn cylinder heads and EFI.

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Tech Specs

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Performance

Horsepower:

450 hp @ 5,800 rpm

Torque:

436 lb.-ft. @ 4,800 rpm

Max Rec RPM:

6,000

Internal Components

Crankshaft:

Forged steel

Connecting Rods:

Heavy-duty forged steel

Pistons:

Hypereutectic aluminum

Camshaft Type:

Steel hydraulic roller

Rocker Arms:

Aluminum roller style

Engine Basics

Part Number:

19433046

Engine Type:

Chevy Small-Block V-8

Displacement:

383 cu. in. (6.3L)

Block:

Cast iron with 4-bolt main caps

Balanced:

External

Measurements

Bore x Stroke:

4.005 in. x 3.800 in.

Valve Lift (in):

.509 intake / .528 exhaust

Camshaft Duration (@.050 in):

220° intake / 230° exhaust

Compression Ratio:

9.9:1 (nominal)

Rocker Arm Ratio:

1.5:1

Cylinder Head and Valves

Cylinder Heads:

Fast Burn aluminum; 62cc chambers

Valve Size (in.):

2.000 intake / 1.550 exhaust

Fuel and Ignition

Ignition Timing:

36° Total @ 4,000 rpm

Flexplate:

12.750”

Recommended Fuel:

Premium pump

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Tech Specs

Performance

Horsepower:

450 hp @ 5,800 rpm

Torque:

436 lb.-ft. @ 4,800 rpm

Max Rec RPM:

6,000

Engine Basics

Part Number:

19433046

Engine Type:

Chevy Small-Block V-8

Displacement:

383 cu. in. (6.3L)

Block:

Cast iron with 4-bolt main caps

Balanced:

External

Measurements

Bore x Stroke:

4.005 in. x 3.800 in.

Valve Lift (in):

.509 intake / .528 exhaust

Camshaft Duration (@.050 in):

220° intake / 230° exhaust

Compression Ratio:

9.9:1 (nominal)

Rocker Arm Ratio:

1.5:1

Internal Components

Crankshaft:

Forged steel

Connecting Rods:

Heavy-duty forged steel

Pistons:

Hypereutectic aluminum

Camshaft Type:

Steel hydraulic roller

Rocker Arms:

Aluminum roller style

Cylinder Head and Valves

Cylinder Heads:

Fast Burn aluminum; 62cc chambers

Valve Size (in.):

2.000 intake / 1.550 exhaust

Fuel and Ignition

Ignition Timing:

36° Total @ 4,000 rpm

Flexplate:

12.750”

Recommended Fuel:

Premium pump

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