GM launches GMtunersource.com website for Sport Compact enthusiasts

[Ming]

www.gmtunersource.com website launched for sport compact enthusiasts
www.theautochannel.com
5/20/2005

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - Release of the second- generation GM Sport Compact Performance Build Book was announced today by GM Racing at the SEMA International Auto Salon (IAS) in Atlantic City.

The new handbook details the various parts and procedures used to prepare Ecotec race engines used by GM Racing in professional sport compact drag racing, as well as engine, transmission and chassis modifications designed for independent, sportsman-level drag racers and road racers.

"Our new Sport Compact Build Book offers a significant expansion of the previous handbook with more details on not only engine modifications for every performance level, but also tips on how to prepare your overall vehicle for sportsman racing," said Carmen Smith, program manager for GM sport compact drag racing. "Like a true racing cookbook, this book will allow someone with a good shop, some powertrain and chassis knowledge, and build experience, to develop their own Ecotec-powered race car."

GM Racing has established Ecotec's impressive performance credentials on the race track. Race-prepared turbocharged engines continue to set numerous quarter mile and top-speed records in NHRA and NOPI drag racing competition and on the Bonneville Salt Flats. Ecotec engines powered the first Hot Rod into the 7-second range and propelled the first front-wheel-drive vehicle to break the 200 mph barrier in quarter-mile drag racing.

Expanded technical information including build up directions on the race- prepared 4T65 Hydra-matic transmission and the sportsman-level Chevy Cobalt Phase5 chassis are detailed in the new build book. An in-depth parts list with complete information on where to get parts, including aftermarket retailers, is also included.

Not since the debut of the GM small block V-8 50 years ago has an engine created such excitement in the performance community. The inline four- cylinder Ecotec engine is quickly becoming the next big thing from GM in high- horsepower competition applications, high-performance specialty vehicles and high-volume production cars.

On the production vehicle side, the Ecotec architecture offers tremendous versatility. Introduced in 2000 as GM's first truly global powerplant, the engine powers 16 vehicles worldwide, including Saturn, Pontiac, Chevrolet, Saab, Opel and Vauxhall models.

General Motors continues to rev up its commitment to meet customers' desires for increased personalization by bringing a variety of exciting new production and concept vehicles to market. In addition, GM and its many aftermarket tuner partners are offering more components and accessories than ever before for the sport compact enthusiast.

A new website destination -- http://www.gmtunersource.com -- has been launched to showcase what GM is doing and making available in the sport compact and customization world.


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[GMfan2381]

Wow, Im quite impressed by this. Lately it seems like GM has just really been on top of the tuner market... Bravo GM, keep this up!

[jro4566]

Glad to see GM doesn't want their new Cobalt to sit still while tuners gear for Civics and Corollas - bravo GM, bravo!

[SSrevolution]

Now the problem is converting people to buy GM. I f they can to this, then this will pay off well.

[Ming]

I think GM should include the G6 and Malibu in this strategy. Good idea for a site!

[SSrevolution]

Yeah. If they want to play the G6 as a perfomance car, they will do that. But I cant see that car as a tuner.

[tama z71]

hm, the colorado might do well there. even if its not ecotec, alot of my buddies are dropping s-10s and colorados built for tuners could be attractive to that crowd

[ragingfish]

I see they are listing a cat back exhaust, intake system, and race tuned suspension for the Solstice!

This is very much exciting news! Keep the momentum going GM...you can win the Honduh owners real quickly with the Cobalt, ION, and even the Aveo if you offer them OEM performance parts! With a manufacturer's warranty nonetheless!

[CadillacCTS]

Originally Posted by ragingfish

I see they are listing a cat back exhaust, intake system, and race tuned suspension for the Solstice!

This is very much exciting news! Keep the momentum going GM...you can win the Honduh owners real quickly with the Cobalt, ION, and even the Aveo if you offer them OEM performance parts! With a manufacturer's warranty nonetheless!

What is a cat back exhaust system ?

This is great to see....they actually make the Saturn Ion Red Line look almost wicked. Far cry from the regular model.

[tom3]

Originally Posted by CadillacCTS

What is a cat back exhaust system ?

Low restriction exhaust system that connects just behind the cat. converter and continues to the rear of the car. Usually a deep and louder sound and a couple more horsepower with legal emissions.

[Butz]

great, GM intends on taking over the tuner market..

[ViperDVMan]

Wanna know how to make a great car better? Tune it!!!

Great job, GM. Way to take it to the tuner market.

[ProjectRS]

They have some good links on there Check them out

[SSrevolution]

Originally Posted by Butz

great, GM intends on taking over the tuner market..

Its nice to see some commitment. Lets see if they follow through.

Oh, whoever said using the Colorado as an tuner kind of thing, that would kind of work with the Xtreme/SS? theme, but it has a dumb engine no body will take seriously. And the tuner truck market isn't that big any way.