For hot rod aficionados who have been waiting for a factory fuel-injected engine for their machine, General Motors Performance Parts -- a section of GM Service Parts Operations (SPO) -- introduced the Ram Jet 350 last friday. "The small-block Ram Jet 350 re-introduces a brand familiar to those who grew up driving hot rods in the '50s" and "60s" said Michael Fellberg, SPO General Product Manager. "In essence, with the Ram Jet 350, we have  taken the appearance of engines from that era, and incorporated all of today's advanced technology." The all-new 350-horsepower engine from GM Performance Parts features an intake manifold styled like the Ram Jet of yesterday, but incorporates today's high technology GM components, resulting in optimal electronic engine management. The design features of the Ram Jet 350 makes it easy to have modern fuel-injection technology on any 1975 or older vehicle that was originally equipped with a carburetor. The key is the industry-leading MEFI 3 controller, which is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand and was originally developed by GM Powertrain. The MEFI 3 is ideally suited for street rods, street machines and sportsman racers. 

Installation of the new engine is a breeze. The Ram Jet 350 is an assembled 350 crate engine with Vortec cylinder heads, Ram Jet induction system, wiring harness, MEFI 3 controller and detailed instructions. 

"Once you install the engine in the vehicle, you need only supply 12-volt power and fuel and you're ready to go," said Walt Campbell, GM Performance Parts manager. "The Ram Jet 350 has it all-nostalgic styling, the reliability of a modern fuel-injection system, power to spare and a hot rod idle that rumbles like Woodward Avenue in 1969." 

Consumers can call 1-800-577-6888 for the location of the nearest GM Performance Parts Authorized Center. Additional parts information can be found in the GM Performance Parts catalog, which can be downloaded free of charge from the GM Performance Parts web site at http://www.gmgoodwrench.com. 

SPO, headquartered in Grand Blanc, Mich., markets automotive replacement parts and accessories worldwide under the GM and ACDelco brand names. SPO also provides inventory consultation and recommendations for improvements in parts, accessories and service manufacturing under the GM Parts and GM Goodwrench Service Plus banners. For more information, visit the GM Goodwrench Service Plus Web site at www.gmgoodwrench.com and the ACDelco Web site at www.ACDelco.com. 

Ram Jet 350 Technical Information 

Horsepower 350 @ 5200 rpm
Torque 400 @ 3500 rpm
Redline 5800
Compression Ratio 9.4:1
Block Cast-iron
Crankshaft Forged steel - Part No. 10243068 Connecting Rods Forged powdered metal - Part No. 10108688 Pistons High-silicon
aluminum with offset pins Piston Rings Part No. 12522848
Camshaft Roller Tappet design
Intake Manifold Aluminum PFI
Distributor GM HEI
Cylinder Heads Iron Vortec
Intake Valves 194" I and 1.50" E
Valve Springs Part No. 10212811
Rocker Arms Aluminum roller design
Valve Lash Zero
Spark Plugs MR 43LTS
Fuel 92 Octane
Ignition Timing 10° BTDC @ 850 RPM

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