Some assembly required...
GM Performance Parts has just added a new 350 cubic- inch engine with an aluminum intake manifold and a chrome “dress-up” kit to the its best-selling small-block package.
The legendary engine is built with all-new parts, and has an MSRP of $2,900.
The package includes a “high-flow” intake manifold, chrome valve covers, chrome air cleaner, chrome timing chain cover, chrome breather cap, along with the necessary hardware, gaskets and installation instructions – some assembly required.
GMPP recommends using a Holley 670-cfm carburetor (GMPP number 19170092, and not included.) to obtain the rated power levels of 290 horsepower at 5,250 rpm and 332 lb.-ft. of torque at 3,750 rpm.
Yes, boys and girls before electronic ignition, fuel injection and now sometimes sticking electronic pedals linked to a computer with its own mind, the accelerator was connected – mechanically – to a carburetor, which used the Venturi effect to feed the engine. How quant. Moreover, how reliable.
Inside this ‘merican V8, there are four-bolt-main bearings and aluminum pistons that deliver an 8.5:1 compression ratio for pump gas compatibility in these days of questionable fuel. (Lots of room here for improvement, hot rodders.) The GMPP part number 19244450.
GM Crate engines are shipped after a 50-hour, full-throttle engine dynamometer validation that requires the engines perform from peak horsepower to peak torque. (If only the cheap Chinese parts inside your electronic devices had such testing.) GM Performance Parts crate engines come with a 24-month/50,000-mile warranty, whichever occurs first. All GM Performance Parts components carry a 12 month/12,000-mile warranty.
“The 350/290 HP is our most popular and economical performance crate engine and the new Deluxe package enhances it with the finishing touches enthusiasts want,” says Dr. Jamie Meyer, product marketing manager for GM Performance Parts.
“We’ve put it all together in a convenient crate engine that saves time and money. And keep in mind, for less than $3,000, you’re getting a brand-new, factory-engineered performance engine – not a rebuilt core,” says Meyer.
“It was engineered as a powerful and cost-effective alternative to rebuilding,” Meyer claims. “It’s a great and durable replacement for a well-worn small-block or the perfect engine for a budget project, saving the hassles of the rebuilding process.”
The new 350/290 HP Deluxe is available for ordering at www.performanceparts.com, or through any authorized GMPP retailer or GM parts dealer. To shop for GMPP products, or for more information, visit www.gmperformanceparts.com.