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GM Performance Parts To Celebrate Its New 400 HP Circle Track Crate Engine

Detroit - For GM Performance Parts, the introduction of a 400 horsepower circle track crate engine will make 2003 a year to remember. To help celebrate the introduction of the new 350 cubic inch, 400 horsepower Limited Late Model crate engine, GM Performance Parts is offering reduced introductory pricing to its dealers on a trio of circle track engines. The promotion ends July 1, 2003.

"Our new 400 hp Circle Track Crate engine builds on the success of our first two circle track racing crate engines," said Gary Penn, GM Performance Parts assistant program manager - crate engines. "With two full years of development and testing, GM's awesome Fast Burn cylinder heads, 400 horsepower and special introductory pricing - it's a tough engine to beat on and off the track."

During the crate engine promotion, GM Performance Parts dealers will have access to introductory pricing on all three of GM's circle track engines, including the powerful 400-horsepower Limited Late Model crate engine, the already popular 350-horsepower Stock engine, and the 355-horsepower Limited Late Model engine.

Here's a closer look at the circle track crate engines that will be discounted to dealers during the April 1 to July 1, 2003 period:

  • GMR 350/400 Limited Late Model Circle Track Crate Engine - PN 88958604

    • This new, factory-sealed, "fast-burn" small block generates 400 SAE net horsepower at 5500 rpm and 400 lb-ft of torque at 4500 rpm. It features an 8-quart dual kick-out circle track racing oil pan, a 1053 forged steel crankshaft, aluminum heads with 2.00"/1.55" valves, and hydraulic roller lifters

  • GMR 350/355 Limited Late Model Circle Track Crate Engine - PN 88958603

    • This sweet package runs 3555 SAE net horsepower at 5250 rpm and 405 lb-ft of torque at 3500 rpm. It has an 8-quart dual kick-out circle track racing oil pan, aluminum heads with 1.94"/1.50" valves, hydraulic roller lifters, and much more.

  • GMR 350/350 Factory-Stock Circle Track Crate Engine - PN 88958602

    • This powerhouse engine kicks out 350 SAE net horsepower at 5000 rpm and 390 lb-ft. of torque at 4000 rpm. It has an 8-quart single kick-out circle track racing oil pan, a nodular cast iron crankshaft, iron Vortec cylinder heads with 1.94"/1.50" valves, and flat tappet hydraulic lifters.

GM Performance Parts is integrated with GM Accessories as part of GM Service and Parts Operations (SPO). SPO, headquartered in Grand Blanc, Mich., markets automotive replacement parts and accessories worldwide under the GM and ACDelco brand names. For more information, visit the GM Goodwrench web site at goodwrench.com.

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