Corvette LS7 Engine
David Kimble Line art illustration
Titanium connecting rods weight of 480 grams (16.93 ounces) is 30% less than on the LS2.
Piston and connecting rod assembly. Note the valve clearance notches.
The piston's view of the cylinder head combustion chamber, with CNC machining. The 2.20" intake valve is on the left and the 1.61" exhaust valve on the right.
LS7 pushrod.
Intake and exhaust valves.
Intake valve and spring assembly.
The piston's view of the cylinder head combustion chamber, without valves.
Port view of the intake valve
Port view of the exhaust valve
Intake manifold combustion chamber.
Underside view of valves and intake ports.
Offset rockers, exhaust ports.
Exhaust ports.
Top view of intake ports.
Offset intake rockers.
1.8:1 (LS2 used 1.7:1) rocker set with offset on the intake side.
LS7 oil pan.
Complete lubrication system with tank on the left.
LS7 oil tank, front and rear.
LS7 oil tank interior.
Intake manifold assembly.
LS7 Oil pump.
Oil pump components.
LS7 Stainless steel exhaust manifold.
LS7 exhaust manifold.
LS7 exhaust manifold.
LS7 exhaust manifold.
LS7 engine block left front.
LS7 crankshaft.
LS7 engine block, right rear.
LS7 engine block crankcase breathing hole detail.