Skip to content

1987 Grand National with a Turbo 427 ci LSx

1987 Buick Grand National with a Turbo 427 ci LSx V8

The 1987 Buick Grand National originally came with a turbocharged 3.8 L V6. However this Grand National found on Bring a Trailer is powered by a turbocharged 427 ci LSx V8. The V8 motor features a Dart 427 ci LSX block, Frankenstein M311 heads, custom exhaust headers, Bullseye Power 88mm turbocharger, and Precision Turbo wastegate. The motor is controlled by a Fueltech 600 ECU and runs on either 93 octane or E85 fuel. The turbocharged V8 is backed by a Pro Torque Pro Drive Series 4L80E four-speed automatic transmission and TRZ Motorsports 9-inch rear end. The car rides on a Ridetech TruTurn front suspension with HQ-series adjustable coilovers, and manual steering box. The rear suspension uses Strange double-adjustable coilovers and TRZ sway bar. Braking is handled by Wilwood six-piston brakes in front and Strange disc brakes in back. Those are covered by BC Forged 18-inch wheels wearing Continental ExtremeContact Sport tires in front and Mickey Thompson ET Street S/S 275-series tires in back.

1987 Buick Grand National with a Turbo 427 ci LSx V8

1987 Buick Grand National with a Turbo 427 ci LSx V8

1987 Buick Grand National with a Turbo 427 ci LSx V8

1987 Buick Grand National with a Turbo 427 ci LSx V8

1987 Buick Grand National with a Turbo 427 ci LSx V8

1987 Buick Grand National with a Turbo 427 ci LSx V8

1987 Buick Grand National with a Turbo 427 ci LSx V8

1987 Buick Grand National with a Turbo 427 ci LSx V8

1987 Buick Grand National with a Turbo 427 ci LSx V8

1987 Buick Grand National with a Turbo 427 ci LSx V8

1987 Buick Grand National with a Turbo 427 ci LSx V8

Source: Bring a Trailer

1 thought on “1987 Grand National with a Turbo 427 ci LSx”

  1. Ugh.
    Just no.
    A Grand National needs a turbo V6.

    If you want a V8 G-body, use a regular Regal, or a Monte Carlo, Grand Prix, or Cutlass Supreme.

Leave a Reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Discover more from Engine Swap Depot

Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive.

Continue reading