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GM Introduces New 350 Service Engines

This new GM Original Equipment 5.7L, 350 cubic-inch V-8 replacement is never remanufactured or reverse engineered and is available for older model-year trucks, vans, and SUVs.

July 31, 2020
GM Introduces New 350 Service Engines

The new 350 service engine features brand-new four-bolt main blocks (not remanufactured) that are roller camshaft ready and mechanical fuel pump capable (Gen 1e has no camshaft eccentric).

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General Motors announced the all-new 350 small-block engine. This new GM Original Equipment 5.7L, 350 cubic-inch V-8 replacement is never remanufactured or reverse engineered.

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The engine is available in three applications, including:

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  • Gen 1 covering trucks, vans, and SUVs from 1987-1995

  • Gen 1e LD covering light-duty trucks from 1996-2002

  • Gen 1e HD covering heavy-duty trucks from 1996-2002

“Building on the history and versatility of the original 350 first available in Chevrolet models such as the Camaro and Corvette, this engine continues to deliver,” said Andrew McKittrick, manager of GM’s propulsion portfolio. “Every GM Genuine Parts engine incorporates our very latest engineering technology and product enhancements to offer a reliable and dependable product for our customers.”

Additional engine details and features include:

Brand-new four-bolt main blocks (not remanufactured) that are roller camshaft ready and mechanical fuel pump capable (Gen 1e has no camshaft eccentric)

New (not remanufactured) cylinder head and block castings

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Race-proven forged steel crankshafts for durability

New valve covers, oil pan and timing cover

Precise, state-of-the-art CNC machining of cylinder heads, block castings and other components

Dipstick tube provisions on both sides

No core charge

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GM Genuine Parts engines feature a solid 3-year/100,000-mile limited warranty, whichever comes first

Designed, engineered, tested and backed by General Motors

The new GM Genuine Parts 350 engine is available at dealers to order. Go to www.genuinegmparts.com to locate a dealer.

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