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GM LS7 V8: The last big-displacement engine before downsizing

The story behind the legendary LS7 V8, the last big-displacement engine before emissions rules changed the game.
Motor Trend

History of the LS Engine and Cylinder Head Casting Number Spotter’s Guide: LS1, LS6, LS2, LS3, LS4, L99, LS7, LSA, LS9, LQ9, LQ4, L92, L94

Back in the early 1990s the Gen II LT1 and LT4 engines powered GM's hottest performance cars, but GM read the tea leaves and knew that this platform would not be able to get them where they would ...
Hot Rod

Everything You Need to Know About LS, LSX, and Vortec Engines: Specs, History, Swaps, and More

Back in the early 1990s the Gen II LT1 and LT4 engines powered GM's hottest performance cars, but GM read the tea leaves and knew that this platform would not be able to get them where they would ...
SlashGear

What Separates GM's LS7 Engine From Other LS Models (And Which Vehicles Used It)?

When it comes to legendary V8s, several of GM's LS engines deserve a spot near the top. Since GM introduced its third generation of small-block V8 engines in 1997, the LS has been a fan favorite ...
Motor Trend

A Few Well-Chosen Parts Adds 68 Horsepower to a Mildly Modded LS2

We all know that LS engines respond well to modifications, the very best being a cam swap. So why does the cam offer so much power in an LS application? The reason is that the LS engine family is ...