{"id":6135,"date":"2015-04-30T14:00:31","date_gmt":"2015-04-30T18:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=6135"},"modified":"2015-04-30T14:00:31","modified_gmt":"2015-04-30T18:00:31","slug":"1953-buick-with-a-l99-v8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=6135","title":{"rendered":"1953 Buick With A L99 V8"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1953-Buick-With-A-GM-L99-V8-01.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"6137\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=6137\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1953-Buick-With-A-GM-L99-V8-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;11&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D7000&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1398413556&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;46&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.002&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"1953 Buick With A GM L99 V8 01\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;1953 Buick With A GM L99 V8&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1953-Buick-With-A-GM-L99-V8-01.jpg?fit=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1953-Buick-With-A-GM-L99-V8-01.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"1953 Buick With A GM L99 V8\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-6137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1953-Buick-With-A-GM-L99-V8-01.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1953-Buick-With-A-GM-L99-V8-01.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1953-Buick-With-A-GM-L99-V8-01.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1953-Buick-With-A-GM-L99-V8-01.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is Todd Holdren&#8217;s 1953 Buick that he uses to tear up autocross courses. The Buick sits on a Art Morrison chassis with RideTech suspension and is powered by a <a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/GM_small-block_engine#4.06_in_bore_blocks_.282007.E2.80.93present.29\">6.2 L L99 V8<\/a> and 6L80E automatic transmission. Although this build was completed several years ago I found a limited amount of information so if anyone has a build thread or more information please leave a comment.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1953-Buick-With-A-GM-L99-V8-02.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"6138\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=6138\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1953-Buick-With-A-GM-L99-V8-02.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"1953 Buick With A GM L99 V8 02\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;1953 Buick With A GM L99 V8&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1953-Buick-With-A-GM-L99-V8-02.jpg?fit=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1953-Buick-With-A-GM-L99-V8-02.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"1953 Buick With A GM L99 V8\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-6138\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1953-Buick-With-A-GM-L99-V8-02.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1953-Buick-With-A-GM-L99-V8-02.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1953-Buick-With-A-GM-L99-V8-02.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1953-Buick-With-A-GM-L99-V8-02.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1953-Buick-With-A-GM-L99-V8-03.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"6139\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=6139\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1953-Buick-With-A-GM-L99-V8-03.jpg?fit=960%2C720&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"960,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"1953 Buick With A GM L99 V8 03\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;1953 Buick With A GM L99 V8&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1953-Buick-With-A-GM-L99-V8-03.jpg?fit=960%2C720&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1953-Buick-With-A-GM-L99-V8-03.jpg?resize=960%2C720&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"1953 Buick With A GM L99 V8\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6139\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1953-Buick-With-A-GM-L99-V8-03.jpg?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1953-Buick-With-A-GM-L99-V8-03.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1953-Buick-With-A-GM-L99-V8-03.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1953-Buick-With-A-GM-L99-V8-04.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"6140\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=6140\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1953-Buick-With-A-GM-L99-V8-04.jpg?fit=960%2C540&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"960,540\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"1953 Buick With A GM L99 V8 04\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;1953 Buick With A GM L99 V8&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1953-Buick-With-A-GM-L99-V8-04.jpg?fit=960%2C540&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1953-Buick-With-A-GM-L99-V8-04.jpg?resize=960%2C540&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"1953 Buick With A GM L99 V8\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1953-Buick-With-A-GM-L99-V8-04.jpg?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1953-Buick-With-A-GM-L99-V8-04.jpg?resize=600%2C338&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1953-Buick-With-A-GM-L99-V8-04.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>What I couldn&#8217;t find in information I tried to make up for in videos.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EVgrjxyijTc\" width=\"601\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pKFCw8WR-Fo\" width=\"601\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/p8bGjxRqqnI\" width=\"601\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4QZ6y_P2cNk\" width=\"601\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ArtMorrisonEnterprises\/photos\/pb.101846653183796.-2207520000.1430187408.\/537170409651416\/\">Art Morrison Facebook page<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ridetech\/photos\/pb.103267763086108.-2207520000.1430186956.\/834185069994370\/\">RideTech Facebook page<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.good-guys.com\/hotnews\/?p=9013\">Good-guys<\/a> via <a href=\"http:\/\/bangshift.com\/general-news\/sponsor\/they-went-they-saw-they-conquered-ridetechs-big-weekend-at-the-goodguys-north-carolina-nationals\/\">BangShift<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is Todd Holdren&#8217;s 1953 Buick that he uses to tear up autocross courses. The Buick sits on a Art Morrison chassis with RideTech suspension and is powered by a 6.2 L L99 V8 and 6L80E automatic transmission. Although this build was completed several years ago I found a limited amount of information so if&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=6135\" rel=\"bookmark\">Read More &raquo;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">1953 Buick With A L99 V8<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":6137,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[110],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6135","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-buick"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1953-Buick-With-A-GM-L99-V8-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":103092,"url":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=103092","url_meta":{"origin":6135,"position":0},"title":"1987 Buick Grand National with a 1500 hp Twin-Turbo 427 ci LSx V8","author":"swaptastic","date":"July 24, 2023","format":false,"excerpt":"Roadster Shop built this 1987 Buick Grand National to the limit thanks to a full 3D scan of the car. In the engine bay they installed a twin-turbo 427 ci LSx V8 built by Wegner Automotive capable of 1100 hp on 93 octane fuel or 1500 hp on E98 fuel.\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Grand National&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Grand National","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?cat=134"},"img":{"alt_text":"1987 Buick Grand National with a Twin-Turbo 427 ci LSx V8","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/1987-Buick-Grand-National-with-a-Twin-Turbo-427-ci-LSx-V8-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/1987-Buick-Grand-National-with-a-Twin-Turbo-427-ci-LSx-V8-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/1987-Buick-Grand-National-with-a-Twin-Turbo-427-ci-LSx-V8-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/1987-Buick-Grand-National-with-a-Twin-Turbo-427-ci-LSx-V8-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/1987-Buick-Grand-National-with-a-Twin-Turbo-427-ci-LSx-V8-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":117757,"url":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=117757","url_meta":{"origin":6135,"position":1},"title":"Buick Regal with a 454 ci LSX V8","author":"swaptastic","date":"July 3, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"American Gasser was tasked with upgrading the powertrain and suspension on this Buick Regal T-Type. In the engine bay they swapped a naturally aspirated 454 ci (7.4 L) LSX V8 capable of 627 hp and 586 lb-ft of torque. Exhaust routes through a custom stainless steel exhaust. Backing the LSX\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Regal&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Regal","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?cat=683"},"img":{"alt_text":"Buick Regal with a 454 ci LSX V8","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Buick-Regal-with-a-454-ci-LSX-V8-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C900&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Buick-Regal-with-a-454-ci-LSX-V8-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C900&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Buick-Regal-with-a-454-ci-LSX-V8-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C900&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Buick-Regal-with-a-454-ci-LSX-V8-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C900&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Buick-Regal-with-a-454-ci-LSX-V8-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C900&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":104950,"url":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=104950","url_meta":{"origin":6135,"position":2},"title":"1939 Buick Special with a LS2 V8","author":"swaptastic","date":"September 15, 2023","format":false,"excerpt":"Kindig-It Design built this 1939 Buick Special Series 40 called \u201cThe Duchess\u201d at their company in Salt Lake City, Utah. The classic is powered by a 6.0 L LS2 V8 paired with a custom stainless steel exhaust. Behind the motor is a 4L60E four-speed automatic transmission and a Currie 9-inch\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Special&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Special","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?cat=637"},"img":{"alt_text":"1939 Buick Special with a LS2 V8","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1939-Buick-Special-with-a-LS2-V8-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1939-Buick-Special-with-a-LS2-V8-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1939-Buick-Special-with-a-LS2-V8-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1939-Buick-Special-with-a-LS2-V8-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1939-Buick-Special-with-a-LS2-V8-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":127447,"url":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=127447","url_meta":{"origin":6135,"position":3},"title":"1987 Grand National with a Twin-Turbo V8","author":"swaptastic","date":"February 7, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"Dutchboys Hotrods built this 1987 Buick Grand National called \"GNXS\" for Angelo Vespi at their company in Vicksburg, Michigan. Under the hood sits a twin-turbo 427 ci (7.0L) LS7 V8 built by Mast Motorsports capable of 1400 hp (1029 kW) thanks to a pair of Nelson Racing Engines mirror 7268\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Grand National&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Grand National","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?cat=134"},"img":{"alt_text":"1987 Buick Grand National with a Twin-Turbo LSx V8","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1987-Buick-Grand-National-with-a-Twin-Turbo-LSx-V8-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C866&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1987-Buick-Grand-National-with-a-Twin-Turbo-LSx-V8-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C866&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1987-Buick-Grand-National-with-a-Twin-Turbo-LSx-V8-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C866&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1987-Buick-Grand-National-with-a-Twin-Turbo-LSx-V8-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C866&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1987-Buick-Grand-National-with-a-Twin-Turbo-LSx-V8-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C866&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":143928,"url":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=143928","url_meta":{"origin":6135,"position":4},"title":"1987 Grand National with a Turbo 427 ci LSx","author":"swaptastic","date":"January 8, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"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\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Grand National&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Grand National","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?cat=134"},"img":{"alt_text":"1987 Buick Grand National with a Turbo 427 ci LSx V8","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1987-Buick-Grand-National-with-a-Turbo-427-ci-LSx-V8-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1987-Buick-Grand-National-with-a-Turbo-427-ci-LSx-V8-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1987-Buick-Grand-National-with-a-Turbo-427-ci-LSx-V8-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1987-Buick-Grand-National-with-a-Turbo-427-ci-LSx-V8-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1987-Buick-Grand-National-with-a-Turbo-427-ci-LSx-V8-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":27595,"url":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=27595","url_meta":{"origin":6135,"position":5},"title":"1959 Buick Electra with a Supercharged LSx V8","author":"swaptastic","date":"September 17, 2018","format":false,"excerpt":"This 1959 Buick Electra called \"The Professor\" was built for JP by Hale's Speed Shop in Lewisville, Texas. The 18-foot coupe no longer holds a 401 cu in Nailhead V8 in the engine bay. Instead it's powered by a built 6.2 L LSx V8 with a Whipple supercharger. 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