| | | General Engine Products (GEP), is the producer of the OPTIMIZER 6500 V8 Marine diesel engine, a "drop in" high performance replacement for older General Motors diesel V8s. GEP's new 92,000 square foot production facility, located in Franklin, Ohio, began production in July of 2000 and became QS 9000 certified in February 2001. The OPTIMIZER 6500 is a new diesel engine from the boat block up, and is available in Naturally Aspirated and Turbo-Charged versions. Available today, the OPTIMIZER 6500 is the perfect replacement for marine, military, commercial and industrial applications. From boating to genpacs, the OPTIMIZER 6500 is today's answer for affordable, reliable and durable diesel power with performance to match. AM General Corporation, Parent Company-South Bend, Indiana Manufacturer of Postal Vehicles, Busses, HUMMER* Hi, HUMMER H2. and over 1 million Tactical Wheeled Trucks including the HUMVEE® (Currently in production) General Engine Products Engineering and Sales Livonia, Michigan General Engine Products Assembly Facility-Frankiln, Ohio • Start Of Production July 2000; full production rate capability - January 2001. • QS 9000 Certified - February 2001. • Major Products: OPTIMIZER 6500 (6.5L) diesel engines & 6.5/6.2L diesel heads. • '04' emission compliant. • Capability to supply the full powertrain (engine/transmission). • A full service Supplier. • Euro III certified. | | |
| | | The OPTIMIZER 6500 is used in Marine applications throughout Europe and the United States. Whatever the requirement the OPTIMIZER 6500 can be tailored to meet most applications. The Naturally Aspirated OPTIMIZER 6500 is the economical choice for marine applications. This durable engine produces over 165 Horsepower at 3500 rpm and is the base engine used in both the Turbo and Super charged versions. The Turbo-Charged OPTIMIZER 6500 produces up to 300 Horsepower m at 3600 rpm and is a virtual 'drop in" replacement for most gasoline V8s. The Turbo-Charged OPTIMIZER 6500 is the perfect choice for those who desire greater performance. | | |
| | | For those who demand the ultimate in horsepower, the Super-Charged OPTIMIZER 6500 is the perfect answer. This top performing diesel engine provides better fuel economy than most "big block" gasoline V8s, while producing over 300 horsepower at 3500 rpm. The Super-Charged OPTIMIZER 6500 is also an easy replacement for most gasoline V8s with better performance, reliability and durability. | | |