Lingenfelter Performance Engineering built a new engine for Corvette fans. They call it the Eliminator Spec S. It’s a 7.0-liter LT2 V-8 designed to run without a supercharger or turbo. In tests, it put down 577 horsepower and 528 pound-feet of torque at the rear wheels. Lingenfelter says that works out to more than 700 horsepower at the crank. They dropped this bigger engine into the E-Ray, which is a hybrid Corvette. It’s an unusual swap, but Lingenfelter thinks it shows what this 7.0-liter can do. They claim this is the most powerful naturally aspirated option you’ll find for the C8 Stingray and the E-Ray. The company has a history of tuning Chevrolets and other GM vehicles, and this project continues that trend. Read More Lanzante Revives Le Mans Spirit with a Three-Seat, 700bhp/tonne Supercar Under the Hood of the 7.0-Liter Corvette Lingenfelter and Callies worked on a 7.0-liter build for the C8, and they didn’t hold back. They added H-beam rods, a custom crankshaft, and 4.125-inch MAHLE pistons to handle the engine’s bigger size. A COMP Cam syncs with the dual-clutch transmission. The stock oiling system stayed put, so no big changes there. On the dyno, this setup hit 577 horsepower and 528 pound-feet of torque at the wheels, which is a step up from the Stingray’s base 6.2-liter. You can order this package for both the regular Stingray and the E-Ray. Callaway also pitched in, refining each piece for a clean fit. The result is a sound that starts low and grumbly, then climbs to a full-on roar when you push the throttle. It feels like classic muscle in a modern package. Price and Upgrades Thinking about a serious upgrade for your Corvette? Lingenfelter’s package goes for $29,950, which covers the install and knocks some money off for the core engine. You can tack on extras like a carbon intake manifold ($2,395), a ported throttle body ($480.95), and a Halltech cold-air intake ($795). CORSA offers parts too, with an exhaust at $3,978.99 and headers at $2,495. Everything fits the stock manifolds, though Lingenfelter suggests a new intake and exhaust if you want the most out of this setup. Read More Mercedes-Benz Teases Vision V, A 311-Mile Luxury Electric Van for 2026 A base 2025 Corvette Stingray lists at $69,995, so you’re looking at around $100,000 for the car plus this upgrade. That’s below the sticker for more expensive factory models like the E-Ray, Z06, or ZR1. Other tuners, like Yenko, go even bigger by offering a 1,250-horsepower twin-turbo kit. It seems there’s no shortage of ways to squeeze extra oomph out of a C8. Source: Lingenfelter Performance Engineering | YouTube
