The chassis of this 1961 Rolls Royce was modified and built to accept the 417 stroker LS3 platform it received paired to a 4L80e 4-speed transmission. Putting that power to the rear wheels is done-so through a Ford 8.8 rear differential housing a 3.73:1 gear ratio. The front suspension was sourced from a late model Crown Victoria with a custom narrowed subframe to fit the front wheels under the fenders. This car now stops itself with 4-wheel disc brakes. Then, topping off the traditional Rolls Royce look with floating "RR" center caps. 

There isn't much left of this original car. This awesome ride packs 600hp LSA supercharged LS engine mated to a 6L80 6-speed automatic transmission. The rear differential and suspension is from a 2003 Ford Mustang Cobra which eliminated the old-style straight axle for a modern independent rear suspension system. The front brakes are 4-piston Brembo calipers and 14-rotors sourced from a 2012 Mustang GT500. This car still retains power steering through the use of an electric power steering pump to reduce drag on the engine and keeping the car easy to drive. A hydraboost braking system was also sourced from a 2003 Mustang Cobra which allows this car to run a more radical camshaft without losing its braking abilities. 

This beautiful, candy red restomod came in with an LS1 engine and T56 6-speed manual transmission already swapped into it. We upgraded from the stock came to one that would not only make more horsepower, but give it a nice "chop" at idle. We paired that camshaft with an aftermarket intake manifold as well got it tuned up so it could be driven anywhere. 

This Pontiac Catalina received a complete power transplant. We removed the ancient and tired 389 Pontiac engine and replaced it with a 495 horsepower GM LS3 "Hotcam" crate engine and 4L80e transmission. This Catalina starts right up, any day of the year, and can drive anywhere along with having plenty of "passing power". This is a perfect example of being able to look cool in a classic car but having the reliability and confidence of driving a brand-new car. 

This 1978 Chevrolet Impala came into The Dig Pit Performance for a practical, reliable upgrade built around drivability instead of chasing huge horsepower numbers. We installed a refreshed GM truck-based LS engine to give the car modern reliability, improved fuel economy, and the confidence to hop in and drive anywhere without worrying about the typical issues that come with aging drivetrains. The goal was to keep the classic feel of the car while giving it the benefits of newer technology - smooth perfomance, easy starts, dependable cruising, and just enough of that classic V8 rumble to remind you you're still driving an old-school American car. Sometimes the best builds aren't about making the most power, they're about making a vehicle more enjoyable to own and actually use. 

This 1999 Dodge Dakota R/T looks like an old farm truck at first glance—but that’s exactly the point. Beneath the intentionally weathered, patina-style exterior is a fully reengineered street machine built to catch people off guard. Power comes from a cammed Chevrolet LS3 paired with a GM 4L80E transmission swap, backed by a full custom exhaust that gives it the sound to match its bite. Out back, a custom 4-link suspension setup centers a Ford 8.8 rear end with 3.73 gears, while coilovers at all four corners and 2012 Shelby GT500 front brakes bring modern handling and stopping power. It rides on custom 5-lug Forgestar wheels, blending performance with a sleeper aesthetic. Inside, the truck is just as refined as it is wild, featuring working cold A/C, heat, and a full custom stereo system with dual 6-inch subwoofers integrated into the center console. It may wear the look of a tired old truck, but every detail underneath tells a very different story.