GM Performance Parts Announces New 170 HP Supercharger Kit

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GM Performance Parts Announces New 170 HP Supercharger Kit
DETROIT - General Motors announced today that GM Performance Parts is offering consumers a new supercharger kit for the Pontiac Vibe. With an Eaton Roots-type blower that feeds the 1.8L engine with 7.5 lbs. of boost, the engine produces 170 hp at 6,800 rpm. This powerful supercharger provides power across the entire RPM range - right away - greatly reducing the power boosting delay usually found in turbocharger kits.

"When you want to make awesome horsepower and torque numbers, the supercharger is the way to go," said Gary Penn, product specialist - GM Performance Parts. "As soon as you hit the gas, you feel the power of the supercharger."

The Eaton Roots-type supercharger was developed to maximize both engine horsepower and torque without sacrificing durability. With the supercharger, horsepower increases up to 30% and torque is boosted up to 18-percent versus stock trim. "The design ensures the supercharger meets GM engineering standards for performance and durability and gives it the clean, OEM look people want," Penn said.

The supercharger also has its own unique vehicle control module calibration, ensuring performance, delivering over 150 lb.-ft of torque at 4,600 rpm - that's over 20 lb.- ft. more torque than the Vibe GT!

Don't have a millennium to install your supercharger? No problem. "You won't have to make modifications or need a big mallet to install our supercharger," Penn said. "Because it was designed to GM's exacting specifications, everything fits precisely - allowing a trouble-free installation."

The supercharger kit contains the mounting brackets, fasteners, air ducts, adapters, PCV hoses, baffle and tubes. An extra fuel injector and accessory drive belt are included and required for complete installation. The kit is only available through GM Performance Parts and can be purchased at any GM dealership under part number 12498927. Installation is also available, ask your dealer for details.

Once consumers get the "go," they can seize the "show" with Pontiac Accessories. In addition to the supercharger kit, GM offers Vibe owners the option of customizing their vehicle with a sports appearance package. The "ground effects" package includes front and rear fascias, side rocker extensions and two spoilers. This package adds the same high level of performance to the looks of the Vibe as the supercharger does for the engine.

"The Vibe lends itself to customization and personalization, factors that many of our customers find very important," said Linda Pesonen, Vibe marketing director. "Sales of our current accessories continue to exceed our expectations and the addition of these new packages will make the Vibe even more attractive, especially to those who may not have considered a Pontiac in the past."

In addition to performance, quality and safety, customers can benefit from the full promise of GM's standard new vehicle limited warranty. For superchargers installed by a GM dealer prior to delivery of a new vehicle or during the GM new vehicle limited warranty period, the warranty begins on the date of installation and continues for the balance of the new vehicle limited warranty or for 12 months/12,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Superchargers installed after the GM new vehicle limited warranty period are covered under a 12 months or 12,000 miles warranty, whichever occurs first.

Consumers can purchase the new Vibe supercharger kit or the sports appearance kit from any GM dealer. To locate your nearest dealer, call 1-800-GM USE US or visit www.Goodwrench.com.

General Motors (NYSE: GM), the world's largest vehicle manufacturer, designs, builds and markets cars and trucks worldwide, and has been the global automotive sales leader since 1931. GM employs about 355,000 people around the world. More information on GM can be found at www.gm.com