By giving the LT2 V-8 in the Stingray new sleeves, a 4.0-inch Callies crank, and 4.125-inch Mahle pistons, the former 376-cubic-inch V-8 is transformed into a 427 like a modern-day LS7.

The LS7 engine puts out 505 horsepower in stock form, so it could really use about twice that. Thankfully the folks at APS (Air Power Systems) developed a twin turbocharger kit for the C6 Z06 ...

Rebuilt LS7 Dyno test. 661 hp at 6,600 rpm and pulls to 7,000 rpm 1:25 Mercury Racing / Roadster Shop SB4 7.0 - DOHC 32 Valve engine based on LS7 makes 750 hp at 8,000 rpm!