What Are the Basic Specifications for a BP3830CTC1 383 Stroker Engine? (DISCONTINUED) 

 What Is a BP3830CTC1 Engine?

The BP3830CTC1 is a 383 cubic inch Small Block Chevrolet stroker V8 built using a 350 Chevy block and a 3.750-inch stroke crankshaft.

Basic Specifications

• Engine Model: BP3830CTC1
• Displacement: 383 CID
• Configuration: V8
• Block: Chevrolet 350 4-bolt main
• Rear Main Seal: One-piece rear main seal
• Balance: Externally balanced front and rear
• Dipstick Location: Passenger side
• Water Pump: Long-style standard rotation
• Fuel Pump: Mechanical fuel pump provision

What Cylinder Heads Does It Use? The engine was built with Vortec cylinder heads.

Cylinder Head Information

• Casting Numbers:
  • 10239906
  • 12558062
• Production Head Numbers:
  • HP4129N
  • HP4129NC

What Rotating Assembly Is Used?

Crankshaft

• Manufacturer: Scat
• Part Number: 9-350-3750-5700L
• Stroke: 3.750 inches
• Balance Style: External balance

Connecting Rods

• Reconditioned 350 connecting rods
• New Pioneer or ARP rod bolts

Pistons

• Part Number: KB135
• Type: Hypereutectic dished piston

What Bore Size Does It Have? The build sheet specifies:

• Standard Bore: 4.000"
• Finished Bore: 4.040" (.040 over)

Always verify actual bore size before ordering pistons or rings. What Camshaft Was Used? The documentation references:

• Z010
• MAP22305

The camshaft was required to be installed at:

• 106°-107° intake centerline

Important Service Information Before ordering replacement parts, verify:

• Block casting number
• Bore size
• Head casting number
• Crankshaft balance style
• Harmonic balancer type
• Flywheel/flexplate balance type
• Piston part number

Using incorrect internally-balanced components on this engine can cause vibration because the BP3830CTC1 was originally built as an externally balanced engine.