Chevrolet LS7 Specs
Chevrolet LS7 engine specs: 427 ci (7L), 8-cylinder, 4.125" bore x 4" stroke, 11:1 compression.
Dimensions
| Displacement | 427 ci / 7 L |
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| Bore | 4.125" |
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| Stroke | 4" |
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| Cylinders | 8 |
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| Compression ratio | 11:1 |
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| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.031 |
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Construction
| Block material | aluminum |
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| Head material | aluminum |
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| Valvetrain | OHV |
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| Fuel type | gas |
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| Advertised HP | 505 hp |
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What these numbers mean
| Bore/stroke character | 1.031 — square — bore and stroke are within 5%, a balanced compromise |
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| Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM | 4,000 ft/min — in the range typical of performance street engines |
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| Displacement per cylinder | 53.4 ci |
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| Static compression | 11:1 — high enough that pump premium or better is normally required |
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