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Vehicle Info NeededCHEVROLET PERFORMANCEPART NUMBER: 809-88962516
383 Bare Block Engine, 9.025 Deck Height
$1,33735
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Ships on Sep 11, 2026
Lowest Price GuaranteePerformance Small Block Bare Block
- 383 Bare Block
- 9.025 Deck Height
- 4.005 Bore
- 1-Piece Rear Main Seal
- 4-bolt Gray Iron Main Caps
- Max Stroke 3.800
This engine block is used in 1986-99 Gen I heavy-duty applications. It has 4.005" diameter finished cylinder bores and four-bolt main bearing caps. This block is machined for a one-piece rear crankshaft seal. (Does not include rear seal or adaptor.) This block has machined oil pan rails to clear the 3.800" stroker crank (see below) used to create the GM 383 crate engine. This block weighs 181lbs.
Technical Notes: Cylinder wall thickness is the same as current production engines. The lifter valley is machined for hydraulic roller and flat tappets. Installation Notes: - GM 383 Crate Engine Crankshaft 809-12489436
- GM 383 Crate Engine Piston 809-88962748
- Bearing Kit 809-17800761
- Connecting Rod 809-19169670Note:
- Crankshafts with 2-piece seals can be installed with 809-10051118 Adapter
Part TypeEngine Block
BrandCHEVROLET PERFORMANCE
Package Height28.0
Package Width31.0
Package Length36.0
Weight272.0 PG
Part CategoryPerformance Parts
Main Journal Type350 mains
Engine Block StyleStock/OEM standard Deck
Engine Block MaterialCast iron
Cylinder Bore As Shipped4 in (101.6 mm)
Engine Block Weight (Lbs.)181
QuantitySold individually
Raised Cam LocationNo
Freeze Plugs IncludedYes
Main Bolt Style4-bolt
Main Bearings IncludedNo
Main Cap MaterialNodular iron
Rear Main Seal Style1-piece
Main Caps IncludedYes
Finished Cylinder BoresYes
Cylinder Bore Diameter4 in (101.6 mm)
Cam Bearings IncludedYes
Main Cap Fasteners IncludedYes
Vendor Part Number88962516
Package Qty1
Package TypeEA
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