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GENERAL MOTORS CO : California Pollution Watchdog OKs GM Hot Rod Engine

GRAND BLANC, Mich. – The E-ROD 5.3L crate engine package is getting the green light from the California Air Resources Board, which says it can be legally installed in 1995-and-earlier cars and trucks that predate OBD II on-board emissions diagnostics.

The certification – carrying Executive Order D-126-31 – is the second in GM Performance Parts’   E-ROD lineup to get the all-clear for use on some 20 million pre-1996 vehicles on California roads. Both manual and automatic versions of the E-ROD 5.3L are good to go.

All E-ROD systems include required emissions equipment, such as catalytic converters and a fuel tank evaporative emission canister, along with an engine control module calibrated for a balance of performance and efficiency.

GM Performance Parts E-ROD systems also deliver on the expectations of a new generation of hot rodders and custom car builders, for whom greater fuel economy and lower emissions play more important roles in their projects.

“GMPP is leading the way with engine systems and supporting components that enable enthusiasts to build a car that complies with the law, satisfies their desire for a cleaner hot rod and doesn’t sacrifice the performance they want,” said Dr. Jamie Meyer, product integration manager for GM Performance Parts.

The E-ROD 5.3L is rated at 326 horsepower at 5,300 rpm and 350 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,400 rpm. It carries a suggested price of $7,125 and is based on the 5.3L V-8 with an aluminum cylinder block that is used in the Chevrolet Silverado and other full-size and midsize GM trucks.

About GM Performance Parts

GM Performance Parts (GMPP) fuels the passions of automotive enthusiasts with factory-engineered and fully assembled crate engines, engine parts and vehicle accessories, including specialized licensed parts and accessories. GM Performance Parts is the only source for brand-new classic small-block and big-block crate engines, which use all-new parts, including the cylinder block, rotating assembly and cylinder heads. GMPP is also the leader in “LS” performance, with a full range of production-based crate engines and the growing family of LSX maximum performance engines and parts. GMPP’s LS-based E-ROD engine systems include emissions equipment that meets California requirements for pre-OBD-II vehicles (E-ROD LS3 systems carry CARB EO D-126-30 and the E-ROD 5.3L systems carry EO D-126-31), delivering high performance with low emissions. No other manufacturer offers a comparable system. www.gmperformanceparts.com .

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As today women are more involved in outdoor activities and have proper awareness about sunburn protection therefore the use and popularity of women’s rash guards has also been increased. Women are now participating is all kinds of water sports like surfing, wake boarding, windsurfing, water skiing, scuba diving, swimming, kayaking, and other activities. Due to their active life style women are taking interest in using rash guard shorts similarly as men are using them. Sun and rash protection and a sun safety practice combined with comfortable materials that are durable, stylish, and affordable make a lot of sense. Today smart girls are using these rash guards that are available at sporting events, surf shops and departmental stores easily. Rashguards for women are being sold more conveniently than ever. It’s great to have comfort and benefits of wearing such nice products for proper protection. The girls and women’s styles come in long sleeve, short sleeve, and a special feminine cap sleeve that affords them more freedom of movement and a stylish approach to wearing what could be a rather unstylish piece of clothing. As these women and girl’s rashguards get wet during sporting events they just sag to make the lady uncomfortable. In this case the best option is loose fit rash guard for women which allow the extra material with comfort while carrying all benefits of regular rashgaurd. Some women and girls enjoy the Roxy brand, which usually comes with more design, the presence of a logo, and a higher price. Men’s rash guards are great for many different activities that men like to enjoy. Sports and recreational outdoor activities like mma, martial arts, water sports, surfing, scuba diving, and many others often require the protection of a rash guard shirt to help avoid bothersome rash. Rash guards can protect you from sunburn by blocking the ultraviolet rays of sun. Men can find rash guards in many different styles, sizes, colors, and thicknesses. Some men prefer to get short sleeves some like long sleeve. With short sleeve you can enjoy maximum movement and freedom while long sleeve protect your arms against sunburn. Among variety of colors available in this product the blue and black are very popular. Some like to get logo imprinted rashguards while some like blank simple shirts. Men can get rash guard in various thicknesses to make them durable during the rigorous activities. Kids rash guards are great because they provide children sun protection so they can play and enjoy beach or swimming activities without the threat of sunburn. The perfect fabric composition of Kids rash guards created by using nylon and lycra makes parents relaxed about the protection of their children against the negative impact of sunburn to their children. Children need rashguards for their safety while going for summer camps, vacations or beach games. We can see children participating in swimming activities with their swim shirts on as they come with their parents fully prepared to avoid sunburn. We can also find lots of children with rash guards on beach for their fun activities. Many young surfers wear these performance apparel products underneath their wetsuits for rash protection. Sometimes they go surfing in just the rashguard by itself, as they are actually quite comfortable to surf in and look cool when you ride waves in them. When a kid is surfing and wearing a colorful rash guard he or she is easier to spot in the water, which surely parents appreciate as they are trying to keep track of their loved ones at the beach. rash guard If you need to get extra protection for arm use long sleeve rash guards. In tropical areas where sun gets harsh you should use long sleeves style to make you more protective. In foreign areas the long sleeves can help you in a couple of ways including to protect you against sunburn and the negative environmental influences. Sometimes mosquitoes get aggressive in the tropical surfing destinations, so a long sleeve rashguard will be a great asset to your vacation and travels. Short Sleeve rash guards are wonderful because they protect the main part of your body from rash and sunburn while offering you the freedom and flexibility of a normal t-shirt. Some people don’t want to get extra protection for their arms in the form of long sleeve rash guard. Many people these days prefer the shorter sleeve, which is offered by every brand in many styles and is often significantly cheaper. Surfers generally prefer the shorter sleeves because they want their arms free. Loose Fit rash guards is an ideal design for such modest natured ladies who don’t want to get fitted into their clothes. Some people want to wear loose fitting swim shirts so athletic fit are not considered comfortable for them. Women with bulky stature don’t want to get fitted into lycra or nylon shirts so loose fit versions of the rashguards suits them better. Surely there are also some men who prefer the more casual attire and want the loose fitting style also. So whatever applies to women can apply to men as well. You can found loose fit rashguard at selected stores and because of having special material in their production these products carry higher price tag. Surfing Body Glove, Billabong, O’Neill, Roxy, and Quicksilver are the top brands for making rashguards. These are the most common brand names and typically the highest quality. People are interested to know the top brands so they can get quality product. But most of them don’t know that whether they have made these products overseas or in United States. The rashguards made in US have more quality and reliability in their nature. Body Glove is a company that has been around since body boarding first became a sport. Even earlier, Body Glove was making swim wear, water and beach apparel, bathing suits, and now rash guards. This company has always been there with its high quality products in various items. Billabong is a big name in surfing industry.Billabong is a maker of wetsuits, surf clothing, surfing accessories, and now has a high quality rash guard product. Billabong brand apparel and products are more popular among young surfers who like it for its quality and reliability. O’Neill which is a reliable name for wetsuit industry now manufacturing surf rash guards as well. You can buy O’Neill products from fitness outlet, local surf shop, swim store and sporting stores. Many women and girls like this brand because they seem to have an edge in the fashion department. Roxy which is a subsidiary of Quiksilver is considered specific for women and girls. Surfing Accessories Roxy offers an amazing line of sports apparel and beach style clothing for girls and women. Roxy rash guards are preferred for their quality, looks and fashionable designs. Roxy is particularly preferred by young generation during their online or surf shopping. You can find Roxy products on almost all types of surf stores. A majority of women sport the Roxy brand. Rash guard brands, styles, and gender specifics can be further explained by a representative from any surf shop or online store offering rash guards. Be sure to search Google for a specific color or style of rash guard you desire, and beware of any website’s selling rash guards that don’t promise that they are made in the USA.

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