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Cadillac LM7 specs: 325 ci (5.3L) 8-cylinder, 3.78 x 3.622 in (96 x 92 mm) bore and stroke, 9.5:1 compression. Rated 285 hp, 2002–2005.
The Cadillac 325ci (LM7) is close to square: 3.7799" bore against 3.622" stroke, within 4.4%, which splits the difference between a high-revving layout and a torque layout. The 3.622" stroke puts mean piston speed at 4,000 ft/min around 6,650 RPM, which is where a production bottom end is generally considered at its limit. A rod ratio of 1.684 is in the range most production engines fall in. Each of the 8 cylinders displaces 40.6 ci (666 cc).
9.5:1 on aluminum heads is in the range that usually runs on pump premium; aluminum sheds heat faster than iron, which makes the same number a little more forgiving.
4 factory variants share these dimensions, rated at 285 hp across 2002–2005.
| Displacement | 325 ci / 5.3 L |
|---|---|
| Bore | 3.7799" |
| Stroke | 3.622" |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Configuration | V8 |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Rod length | 6.098" |
| Rod ratio | 1.684 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.044 |
| Deck height | 9.24" |
| Block material | cast iron |
|---|---|
| Head material | aluminum |
| Valvetrain | OHV |
| Fuel type | gas |
| Advertised HP | 285 hp |
| Years | 2002–2005 |
| Piston-to-wall clearance (factory service manual spec, 2003 GM truck LM7 production (negative = interference; coated skirt). Service limit 0.0028 with coating worn off) | -0.0014–0.0006" |
|---|---|
| Piston-to-wall clearance (factory service manual spec, 2003 GM truck L59 production (negative = interference; coated skirt). Service limit 0.0028 with coating worn off) | -0.0014–0.0006" |
| Ring end gap (factory service manual spec, 2003 GM truck LM7, production (service: 0.009-0.0196 / 0.0173-0.030 / 0.007-0.032)) | top 0.009–0.017", second 0.017–0.027", oil 0.007–0.029" |
| Ring end gap (factory service manual spec, 2003 GM truck L59, production (service: 0.009-0.0196 / 0.0173-0.030 / 0.007-0.032)) | top 0.009–0.017", second 0.017–0.027", oil 0.007–0.029" |
| Bore/stroke character | 1.044 — square — bore and stroke are within 5%, a balanced compromise |
|---|---|
| Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM | 3,622 ft/min — in the range typical of performance street engines |
| Rod ratio | 1.684 — moderate — the range most production V8s fall in |
| Displacement per cylinder | 40.6 ci |
| Static compression | 9.5:1 — in the range that usually runs on pump premium |
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These records share identical bore, stroke, displacement and compression. They differ by model year and factory power rating.
| Year | Advertised HP | Code |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 285 hp | LM7 |
| 2003 | 285 hp | LM7 |
| 2004 | — | LM7 |
| 2005 | — | LM7 |
11 factory vehicles, 1999–2007. Each year opens that model's engine table.