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title: Is the BP38315CTC1 Engine Discontinued and What Are Its Specifications?
description: Learn the specifications for the discontinued BP38315CTC1 383 crate engine, including horsepower, torque, camshaft, fuel requirements, and components.
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# Is the BP38315CTC1 Engine Discontinued and What Are Its Specifications?

## Customers occasionally contact BluePrint Engines after finding older listings, dealer inventory, or used engines and want to know whether the BP38315CTC1 is still available and what specifications apply to that engine. This article explains the key specifications and provides guidance for customers researching a discontinued engine package.

Is the BP38315CTC1 Discontinued? **Yes. The BP38315CTC1 is a discontinued BluePrint Engines engine package.** Customers may still find this engine through used vehicle purchases, dealer inventory, or online marketplace listings. Although the part number is no longer offered as a current production engine package, the original specifications remain relevant for service and support purposes. What Are the Performance Specifications? The **BP38315CTC1** was designed as a street-performance 383 stroker engine capable of operating on **87-octane fuel**. **Performance Specifications**

- **Displacement:** 383 c.i.
- **Horsepower:** **410 HP**
- **Torque:** **422 lb-ft**
- **Compression Ratio:** **9.0:1**
- **Fuel Requirement:** **87 octane or higher**
- **Camshaft Type:** **Hydraulic Roller**

 What Block and Rotating Assembly Components Were Used?

### Block Specifications

 The engine utilized a BluePrint cast iron small block foundation.

- **High-strength cast iron block**
- **4-bolt main**
- **1-piece rear main seal**
- **Mechanical fuel pump provision**
- **Passenger-side dipstick provision**
- **4.000-inch bore**

### Rotating Assembly Specifications

- **Cast crankshaft**
- **3.750-inch stroke**
- **5.700-inch connecting rods**
- **Hypereutectic pistons**
- **External balance front and rear**

 What Cylinder Heads Were Included? The BP38315CTC1 was equipped with BluePrint aluminum cylinder heads designed for street performance and broad torque production. **Cylinder Head Specifications**

- **64cc combustion chambers**
- **2.02-inch intake valves**
- **1.60-inch exhaust valves**
- **195cc intake runners**
- **75cc exhaust runners**

 What Camshaft Was Used?

### Hydraulic Roller Camshaft Specifications

- **Intake Lift:** .495"
- **Exhaust Lift:** .502"
- **Intake Duration @ .050": 220°**
- **Exhaust Duration @ .050": 224°**
- **Lobe Separation Angle:** **114°**

 These camshaft specifications provide strong low- and mid-range torque while maintaining excellent street manners and compatibility with 87-octane fuel. What Components Were Included with the Base-Dressed Package? The BP38315CTC1 was sold as a base-dressed engine package and originally included:

- **Holley Classic 750 CFM carburetor**
- **Dual-plane aluminum intake manifold**
- **HEI distributor**
- **Valve covers**
- **Oil pan**
- **Oil pump**
- **Timing cover**
- **Dipstick assembly**

 What Timing and Fuel Recommendations Apply?

### Fuel Recommendation

**87-octane gasoline or higher is recommended.**

### Ignition Timing

**34 degrees total timing at 3,500 RPM.** Proper ignition timing helps maximize performance while reducing the risk of detonation and drivability concerns.

### ***Frequently Asked Questions***

### Can I still purchase a BP38315CTC1?

**The BP38315CTC1 is discontinued.** Availability is generally limited to existing dealer inventory or previously owned engines.

### What fuel should I run in a BP38315CTC1?

**87-octane fuel or higher is recommended.**

### Is the engine internally or externally balanced?

**The BP38315CTC1 is externally balanced front and rear.**

### What horsepower does the BP38315CTC1 produce?

**410 horsepower and 422 lb-ft of torque.**

### Does the BP38315CTC1 use aluminum cylinder heads?

**Yes.** The engine was equipped with BluePrint aluminum cylinder heads.

### What type of camshaft is installed?

**A hydraulic roller camshaft with .495/.502 lift and 220°/224° duration at .050".**

 

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