{"id":146490,"date":"2026-03-20T15:55:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T20:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=146490"},"modified":"2026-03-20T15:55:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T20:55:00","slug":"1984-el-camino-with-a-turbo-buick-v6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=146490","title":{"rendered":"1984 El Camino with a Turbo Buick V6"},"content":{"rendered":"

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This 1984 Chevrolet El Camino<\/a> came with a 5.0 L small-block V8. It is now powered by a turbocharged 4.1 L Buick V6 capable of 470 hp and 429 lb-ft of torque. Behind that is a THM200-R4<\/a> four-speed automatic transmission and Buick GNX 10-bolt rear end with a 3.73 ratio and Posi limited-slip differential. The suspension uses Aldan coilovers and 4-link rear. Someone converted the exterior using a Buick GNX-sytle body kit and repainted black. Contributing to the look are smoked taillights, bed cover, and GNX-style mesh wheels. You can view more photos and specs on Cars&Bids<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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This 1984 Chevrolet El Camino came with a 5.0 L small-block V8. It is now powered by a turbocharged 4.1 L Buick V6 capable of 470 hp and 429 lb-ft of torque. Behind that is a THM200-R4 four-speed automatic transmission and Buick GNX 10-bolt rear end with a 3.73 ratio and Posi limited-slip differential. 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