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HT383E SMALL-BLOCK CRATE ENGINE

HT383E SMALL-BLOCK CRATE ENGINE

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Offer Valid 1/1/24 to 12/31/24

$250 rebate* on the purchase of a Chevrolet Performance Transmission within 180 days of the purchase of any Chevrolet Performance Crate Engine**. Rebate amount dependent on the package purchased.

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Bolt-in replacement stroker for trucks  

Chevrolet Performance’s HT383E crate engine is an affordable and more powerful direct replacement for the tired 350 engine in your 1996-99 full-size GM truck or SUV.

PART NO.   19435449

WhyBuy

323 HP @4200 RPM

WhyBuy

444 LB-FT @3000 RPM

Enhanced towing

The HT383 starts with a cast-iron block with four-bolt main caps, a forged steel crankshaft, a smooth hydraulic roller camshaft and a set of iron Vortec heads. Its 9.1:1 compression ratio is perfect for regular gasoline.

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HT383E  Tech Specs

  • Part Number: 19435449
  • Engine Type: Chevy Small-Block V-8
  • Displacement (cu. in.): 383
  • Bore x Stroke (in.): 4.000 x 3.800
  • Block (P/N 88962516): Cast-iron with four-bolt main caps
  • Crankshaft (P/N 12489436): 4340 forged steel
  • Connecting Rods (P/N 12497624): Heavy-duty forged steel
  • Pistons (P/N 12499103): Hypereutectic aluminum
  • Camshaft Type (P/N 14097395): Hydraulic roller
  • Camshaft Lift (in.): .431 intake / .451 exhaust
  • Camshaft Duration (@.050 in.): 196° intake / 206° exhaust
  • Cylinder Heads (P/N 12558060): Vortec iron; 64-cc chambers
  • Valve Size (in.): 1.940 intake / 1.500 exhaust
  • Compression Ratio: 9.1:1
  • Rocker Arms (P/N 10089648): Stamped steel
  • Rocker Arm Ratio: 1.5:1
  • Water Pump (P/N 88894341): Cast-iron
  • Recommended Fuel: Regular Pump
  • Maximum Recommended rpm: 5000
  • Balanced: External
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