{"id":66176,"date":"2021-01-13T06:00:04","date_gmt":"2021-01-13T12:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=66176"},"modified":"2021-01-13T01:10:30","modified_gmt":"2021-01-13T07:10:30","slug":"1956-buick-special-with-a-ls3-v8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=66176","title":{"rendered":"1956 Buick Special with a LS3 V8"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=66181\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-66181\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"66181\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=66181\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1956-Buick-Special-with-a-LS3-V8-01.jpg?fit=960%2C720&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"960,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"1956 Buick Special with a LS3 V8 01\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;1956 Buick Special with a LS3 V8&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1956-Buick-Special-with-a-LS3-V8-01.jpg?fit=960%2C720&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1956-Buick-Special-with-a-LS3-V8-01-600x450.jpg?resize=600%2C450&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"1956 Buick Special with a LS3 V8\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-66181\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1956-Buick-Special-with-a-LS3-V8-01.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1956-Buick-Special-with-a-LS3-V8-01.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1956-Buick-Special-with-a-LS3-V8-01.jpg?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This 1956 Buick Special was sent to <a href=\"https:\/\/allspeedcustoms.com\/\">All Speed Customs<\/a> in Muskegon Heights, Michigan for a powertrain upgrade. The company started by installing a 6.2 L LS3 V8 with a American Autowire Highway 22 wiring harness and custom stainless steel exhaust. The rest of the drivetrain comprises of an automatic transmission and Ford 9-inch rear end. They also improved handling thanks to a Fat Man Fabrication front frame with tubular control arms and a RideTech universal 4-link rear suspension. A set of Detroit Steel wheels cover Wilwood disc brakes and RideTech adjustable coilovers on each corner.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/COc35e1FkTc\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=66182\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-66182\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"66182\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=66182\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1956-Buick-Special-with-a-LS3-V8-02.jpg?fit=1080%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1080,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"1956 Buick Special with a LS3 V8 02\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;1956 Buick Special with a LS3 V8&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" 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src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1956-Buick-Special-with-a-LS3-V8-04-600x600.jpg?resize=600%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"1956 Buick Special with a LS3 V8\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-66184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1956-Buick-Special-with-a-LS3-V8-04.jpg?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1956-Buick-Special-with-a-LS3-V8-04.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1956-Buick-Special-with-a-LS3-V8-04.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1956-Buick-Special-with-a-LS3-V8-04.jpg?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=66185\" 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srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1956-Buick-Special-with-a-LS3-V8-05.jpg?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1956-Buick-Special-with-a-LS3-V8-05.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1956-Buick-Special-with-a-LS3-V8-05.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1956-Buick-Special-with-a-LS3-V8-05.jpg?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=66186\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-66186\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"66186\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=66186\" 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1956-Buick-Special-with-a-LS3-V8-06.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1956-Buick-Special-with-a-LS3-V8-06.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1956-Buick-Special-with-a-LS3-V8-06.jpg?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=66187\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-66187\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"66187\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=66187\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1956-Buick-Special-with-a-LS3-V8-07.jpg?fit=960%2C720&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"960,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"1956 Buick Special with a LS3 V8 07\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;1956 Buick Special with a LS3 V8&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1956-Buick-Special-with-a-LS3-V8-07.jpg?fit=960%2C720&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1956-Buick-Special-with-a-LS3-V8-07-600x450.jpg?resize=600%2C450&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"1956 Buick Special with a LS3 V8\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-66187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1956-Buick-Special-with-a-LS3-V8-07.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1956-Buick-Special-with-a-LS3-V8-07.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1956-Buick-Special-with-a-LS3-V8-07.jpg?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/allspeedcustoms.com\/builds\/1954-buick-special-955125\">All Speed Customs<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AllSpeedCustoms\/\">All Speed Customs FB page<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This 1956 Buick Special was sent to All Speed Customs in Muskegon Heights, Michigan for a powertrain upgrade. The company started by installing a 6.2 L LS3 V8 with a American Autowire Highway 22 wiring harness and custom stainless steel exhaust. The rest of the drivetrain comprises of an automatic transmission and Ford 9-inch rear&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=66176\" rel=\"bookmark\">Read More &raquo;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">1956 Buick Special with a LS3 V8<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":66181,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"off","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,"_wpcom_ai_launchpad_first_post":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[637],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-66176","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-special"],"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":142046,"url":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=142046","url_meta":{"origin":66176,"position":0},"title":"1967 Camaro with a LS3 V8","author":"swaptastic","date":"December 10, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"Ironworks Speed & Kustom spent seven months building a 1967 Chevrolet Camaro called \u201cThe Crusty Camaro\u201d at their company in Bakersfield, California. 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The custom truck is powered by a twin-turbo 6.2 L LS3 V8 featuring two 68 mm turbochargers and custom 3-inch exhaust. 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The project is called Boosted Bela and as the name suggest the engine is not naturally aspirated. 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