The original 182hp 3.9L V-8 engine was leaky and weak. The Defender definitely deserved better, so a 5.3L pirated from a ’02 Chevy Trailblazer was fit with a throttle body from a ’98 Camaro ...

With custom blocks, ... conversion kits can also be bought for everything from a Lexus IS 250 to a Land Rover Defender. The LS-based Vortec engine is also an option for builders looking for a ...

If you’re looking to build a custom Defender, ... North Carolina-based Osprey Custom Cars builds cutting-edge Defender 90/110/130 builds, using galvanized chassis and LS-swapped engines. LEARN MORE.

Land Rovers aren’t known for being super reliable, but this LS-swapped 1993 Land Rover Defender 110 changes that with a bulletproof supercharged LSA-based driveline.

LS-swapped Vintage Defender 110 Modded, Matching Classic Bits With Modern Luxury Published Dec 21, 2021 at 1:23 PM EST Updated May 26, 2022 at 1:54 PM EDT The Defender is painted in official ...

ECD Design has unveiled one of its most impressive projects yet, a custom Defender 130 built by its high-end "Ultimate Vehicle Concept" (UVC) division.

As for the engine, its factory-standard 3.5-liter V8 was ditched in favor of a 6.2-liter LS3 V8, ... Custom 1995 Land Rover Defender 110 Is Hella Rugged and Luxurious, ...

700+ Horsepower. American Muscle. Built by Demand. KISSIMMEE, Fla., May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ECD Auto Design (NASDAQ: ECDA), the global leader in custom Land Rover Defenders, has added its ...

LS engine swaps have been popular ever since Chevy started using the engine in the '90s. This custom airplane proves you can LS engine swap almost anything.