The OPTIMIZER 6500 military focused engine is both reliable and durable. Infact, since mid year of 2000, AM General Corporation has replaced the General Motors marine diesel engine, used in the and Civilian Utility Cargo Vehicles (CUCVs) are discarded, theyalso will be replaced with the more reliable and durable OPTIMIZER 6500. to produce over 27,000 OPTIMIZER 6500 engines forthe U.S. Army through the year 2007. In addition, as the engines in older , with a combination of Tubo-Charged and Naturally Aspirated OPTIMIZER 6500s. Currently, General Engine Products is under contract Today’s engine optimizes the torque to 430 lb-ft at 1800 rpm, and to 195horsepower at 3400 rpm in a 756 lb engine, yielding one of the best horsepower to weight ratios on the market. GEP’s engineering teamis quickly moving the OPTIMIZER 6500 to higher horsepower with greater torque. Stronger cast iron “Moly” engineblocks, combined with taller-wider bearing caps and improved head bolt bosses will provide increased performance to satisfy customer’s future demands. The OPTIMIZER 6500 is manufactured to strict QS 9000 procedures. World Class internal cleanliness helps to increase the life cycle of the OPTIMIZER 6500.