Wixom Performance Build Center

Wixom Performance Build Center

Abbreviation	PBC
Formation	2004
Purpose	Produce high-performance engines for GM's premier vehicles.
Location	30240 Oak Creek Drive Wixom, Michigan
Coordinates	42°30′47″N83°32′43″W / 42.5130556°N 83.5452778°W / 42.5130556; -83.5452778
Region served	Worldwide
Parent organization	General Motors
Staff	29 [1]

Wixom Performance Build Center (also called PBC) is a 100,000-square-foot General Motors high-performance engine factory in Wixom, Michigan.

History

The facility began production in 2005 with the 7.0L LS7 for the Corvette Z06 and the 4.4L Supercharged Northstar LC3 for the STS-V and XLR-V. Due to market conditions the LC3 was discontinued after the 2009 model year.

On January 30, 2013, General Motors announced the relocation of Performance Build Center to Bowling Green Assembly Plant, effective on the first quarter of 2014. ^[2]

Investments

• 2004 – $10 million to produce hand-built high-performance engines.

Products

• Current products:
  • 6.2L V8 LS3
  • 7.0L V8 LS7
  • Supercharged 6.2L V8 LS9
• Past Products:
  • 4.4L Supercharged Northstar LC3

Product applications

• 6.2L V8 LS3 Engine
  • Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport
• 7.0L V8 LS7 Engine
  • Chevrolet Corvette Z06
• Supercharged 6.2L V8 LS9 Engine
  • Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

Employee information

• Hourly: 18
• Salary: 11
• Union Local: UAW Local 2164

References

1. "Wixom Performance Build Center, GM News". GM Media. June 27, 2013. Retrieved June 27, 2013.
2. GM Relocating Performance Build Center to Bowling Green - $3.5 million investment will enhance growth of Corvette assembly plant

External links

• Performance Build Center in Wixom