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

Martin holds a B.A. in English and Creative Writing. Working full-time as an Avionics Technician on fighter jets, he travels using a variety of vehicles, to include: a Camaro ZL1, F-150 FX4, Jeep ...

Will joined the TopSpeed team over two and a half years ago, bringing his lifelong automotive passion, writing experience, and editorial expertise along with him. Whether classic or modern, American ...

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 ...

Experience the raw power of a meticulously built 1966 Chevy Nova restomod that balances show-quality aesthetics with brutal ...

Throughout its illustrious history, Chevrolet has built many iconic V8 engines, of which these five became renowned not just for their power potential but also for their bombproof reliability. In the ...

Hot on the heels of the discontinuedsupercharged LT5 GM powerhouse we have more bad news: the death of the iconic LS7. Yep, the dry-sump-equipped, race-bred 427ci—the biggest naturally-aspirated LS ...

LS7s make great LS-swap mills, but what if 427 cubic inches just isn't enough displacement for you? Well then, what you need is a stroker. With that in mind, American Heritage Performance (AHP) came ...

In every car enthusiast, there is an underlying passion for power. Typically, that power is measured in an engine via horsepower. Though there can be some confusion as to how horsepower is calculated, ...

In automotive nomenclature, small-block V8 engines are typically physically smaller than their big-block counterparts, hence the nickname. With some exceptions, the piston bores, stroke, cylinder head ...

This 1967 Chevrolet Corvette on Exotic Car Trader has been restomodded with a new 7.0L LS7 engine for a whole lot more power. The Corvette is and will always be an icon of American automotive history, ...