Wixom Performance Build Center (also called PBC) is a 100,000-square-foot General Motors high-performance engine factory in Wixom, Michigan.
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.GM Relocating Performance Build Center to Bowling Green - $3.5 million investment will enhance growth of Corvette assembly plant
Investments 2004 – $10 million to produce hand-built high-performance engines.
Products Current products: 6.2L V8 LS3 7.0L V8 LS7 Supercharged 6.2L V8 LS9 Past Products: 4.4L Supercharged Northstar LC3
Product applications 6.2L V8 LS3 Engine Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport 7.0L V8 LS7 Engine Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Supercharged 6.2L V8 LS9 Engine Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
Employee information Hourly: 18 Salary: 11 Union Local: UAW Local 2164
References
External links Performance Build Center in Wixom