1997 Chevy 7.4 Specs

• In 1997, a 7.4-liter V-8 engine found its way into Chevrolet's vans, trucks and SUVs. The 7.4-liter engine was not standard in any 1997 Chevrolet; it was only available as an option. In all the models that offered the optional Chevy 7.4-liter V-8 engine, it was the most powerful available.

1997 Chevy 7.4-Liter Internal Engine Specs

• The 1997 Chevrolet 7.4-liter V-8 had an overhead valve design, 16 valves, a stroke of 4.25 inches, a bore of 4 inches, a compression ratio of 8.9 to 1, and was a naturally aspirated gasoline engine.

1997 Chevy 7.4-Liter Performance Specs

• The 7.4-liter V-8 engine provided any 1997 Chevrolet it was found in with 290 horsepower at 4,000 rpm and 410 foot-pounds of torque at 3,200 rpm.

1997 Chevrolets With the 7.4-Liter Engine

• The 1997 Chevrolet C/K 2500, C/K 3500, Express G3500, Express G3500 Extended and Suburban K2500 were all available with the 7.4-liter V-8 engine.