Wixom Performance Build Center
General Motors factory in Michigan, United States
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Wixom Performance Build Center (also called PBC) is a 100,000-square-foot General Motors high-performance engine factory in Wixom, Michigan.
AbbreviationPBC
Formation2004
PurposeProduce high-performance engines for GM's premier vehicles.
Location
- 30240 Oak Creek Drive Wixom, Michigan
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| Abbreviation | PBC |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2004 |
| Purpose | Produce high-performance engines for GM's premier vehicles. |
| Location |
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| Coordinates | 42°30′47″N 83°32′43″W |
Region served | Worldwide |
Parent organization | General Motors |
| Staff | 29 [1] |
History
The facility began production in 2005 with the 7.0L LS7 for the Corvette Z06 and the 4.4L Supercharged Northstar LC3 for the STS-V and XLR-V. Due to market conditions the LC3 was discontinued after the 2009 model year.
On January 30, 2013, General Motors announced the relocation of Performance Build Center to Bowling Green Assembly Plant, effective on the first quarter of 2014.[2]
Investments
- 2004 – $10 million to produce hand-built high-performance engines.
Products
- Current products:
- Past Products:
Product applications
- 6.2L V8 LS3 Engine
- 7.0L V8 LS7 Engine
- Supercharged 6.2L V8 LS9 Engine
Employee information
- Hourly: 18
- Salary: 11
- Union Local: UAW Local 2164