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[1970cuda]

GM ACCESSORIES - TO GM DEALERS (INCLUDING MD TRUCK)


Subject: ACC05-033 - GM Performance Parts LS7 Crate Engine Distribution Program
Message #: VSE20050134


DESCRIPTION:
GM Performance Parts is excited to announce initial availability of the all new LS7 crate engine assembly. GM Performance Parts has developed a distribution plan that will ensure product availability to its top performing Authorized Centers and select Chevrolet Corvette dealers.

LS7 crate engines will be available for purchase by GM Performance Parts Authorized Centers and select Chevrolet Corvette dealers.
The top ten 2004 revenue producing GM Performance Parts Authorized Centers will be authorized to order up to four LS7 crate engines.
The top 25 Chevrolet Corvette dealers of 2004 will be authorized to order one LS7 crate engine each.
Additional LS7 crate engines will be distributed to the remaining GM Performance Parts Authorized Centers with a minimum of $100,000 performance parts revenue based on 2004 performance. Each of these centers will be authorized to order one LS7 crate engine.
If the allotment of available LS7 crate engines is not consumed, a second chance offering will be made to GM Performance Parts Centers with a minimum of $100,000 revenue based on 2004 performance. Each authorized center will be eligible to order one additional LS7 crate engine.
Once the LS7 inventory has been consumed, outstanding orders will be held and filled at a later date.


EFFECTIVE DATE:
Initial Order Period: August 1, 2005 - August 31, 2005 All orders received prior to August 1, 2005 will be cancelled.
Ship Dates: 4th Quarter 2005


QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be a GM Performance Parts Authorized Center with a minimum of $100,000 annual revenue or a Top 25 Chevrolet Corvette dealer, both based on 2004 revenue.


ORDER INPUT:
Orders should be placed through your parts department via RAPID as a QPO to be charged against the open parts account. Non-RAPID Dealers can mail or fax their orders to the following location:

GM Service & Parts Operations
Supplier Management/Ship Direct Department
4100 S. Saginaw Street
Flint, MI 48557
Mail Code: 485-303-145
Or fax: (810) 835-8377


GENERAL INFORMATION:
Dealer Price: $11,895.00 MSRP: $16,995.00
LS7 crate engine (P/N 17802397) includes:
intake manifold with injectors
injector wiring harness
fuel rails
throttle body
dry sump oil pan
exhaust manifolds
flywheel & clutch
harmonic dampener
water pump and pulley
coil packs, spark plugs and wires
engine sensors

LS7 crate engine does not include:
dry sump oil lines
dry sump tank
engine beauty cover
engine processor
air filter/air box
accessories or accessory drive


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[Stuart Adams]

Thanks for the info. Awesome. I guess GM is working hard to get the processor done.

[kel]

Wow.

$17,000 (MSRP) for it.

That was more than I was expecting. These things put out 500 hp, right?

For that kind of cash, you could build something that would put out a lot more hp than that.

[Smack_talker]

Originally Posted by kel

Wow.

$17,000 (MSRP) for it.

That was more than I was expecting. These things put out 500 hp, right?

For that kind of cash, you could build something that would put out a lot more hp than that.

What is MSRP for the GM 572 620 HP motor? I'd take one of them.

[Steve1968LS2]

Originally Posted by Stuart Adams

Thanks for the info. Awesome. I guess GM is working hard to get the processor done.

Well they will have no engineering help (at GMPP) until the Z06 is launched.. the problem is that the new ECM is math based and not table based. This will make programming VERY hard.

More than likely someone like FAST will have to come up with an aftermarket solution since I doubt anyone will be doing factory ECM's anytime soon. All new GM ECU's will be math based in the future (according to GM).

Remember that MSRP is $17k but street price should be under $14k.. could you build a more powerful motor for cheaper? yes, but it would not be a dry sumped, titanium rodded, 7k reving lightweight 427 with a warranty