Classic Engines, Transmissions and Drivelines
Classic Engine Rebuilds, Transmissions and Drivelines in Maine
Portland Performance handles engine repair, rebuilds and complete builds on classic cars and trucks, along with transmission, rear end and driveshaft work. From a stock rebuild to a performance combination or an engine swap, we assemble it, break it in properly and tune it to run right.
We work on American muscle cars, classic trucks, European classics and Japanese classics, at our shop at 1830 Lisbon St in Lewiston.
Engine and driveline work we do
- Engine repair: leaks, noises, overheating, low power and running problems
- Engine rebuilds: stock rebuilds done right for long term reliability
- Engine builds: performance combinations planned, assembled and broken in properly
- Engine swaps: modern engines in classic cars and trucks, including LS swaps
- Transmissions: automatic and manual service, repair and swaps
- Drivelines: rear ends, driveshafts, vibrations and noises
- Corrections: fixing engine and driveline work from other builders
Built and tuned in one place
Build and calibration together
Because we also calibrate engines for a living, the build and the tune are planned together, so the finished combination actually runs the way it was meant to.
The whole drivetrain
More power means the transmission, rear end and driveshaft have to keep up. We look at the whole drivetrain, not just the engine.
How a classic job works here
- Written assessment first. Before any work starts, we look the car over and give you a written mechanical assessment, so you know what it needs before you commit.
- Photos and your approval. You get progress photos as the work happens, and we check with you before going past the budget we agreed on.
- A progress log you can follow. We keep a running, blog style progress log on your car as each repair gets done, so you are in the loop the whole way. When the job is finished, print a copy to keep with the car's paperwork.
- A care plan and a follow up. When the car leaves, you get a maintenance plan covering fluids, cooling, fuel, brakes, tires and seasonal layup, and we follow up after your first few drives.
Questions we hear
Do you do engine swaps in classics?
Yes, including LS swaps. We handle the swap, wiring and calibration so it all works together.
Can you fix an engine another shop built?
Yes. Cars come to us from across New England to have other builders' mechanical work corrected.
Do you dyno tune the engines you build?
We offer custom calibration and dyno tuning on classics and motorsports vehicles. See Tuning and Dyno.
Which classics do you work on?
We work on American muscle cars, classic trucks, European classics and Japanese classics. If you are not sure whether your car is a fit, call or send us a message with photos.
Do you do paint or bodywork?
No. We do the mechanical side only, and we are glad to work alongside your paint and body shop. See classic car and truck service for everything we handle.
Where is my car kept while you work on it?
Indoors in our heated, monitored shop at 1830 Lisbon St in Lewiston, from drop off to pickup. Winter classic work comes with discounted storage while the vehicle is here, and major builds store free. See how we keep your classic safe.
Talk to us about your classic
Portland Performance, 1830 Lisbon St, Lewiston, ME 04240. Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM (closed for lunch 12:30 to 1:30).
Request an estimate online any time, call during business hours, or send a message with questions or photos and we will get back to you.