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NASROD | Transmaro | TransAm

Est. 2022

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1934 Ford Model A

This 1000hp, 4X4, open wheel basket case leaves you needing nothing but a clean pair of undies and a tetanus shot.

Jessie’s buddy from Wyoming had a rat rod for sale which initially was going to be just that, a typical rat rod. However in true Jessie fashion, the build quickly escalated to become what is now the NASROD, built in just 45 days. Jessie found a Steve Morris Engine for sale on Marketplace along with a set of Work VS XX wheels, and built the entire car around them. Knowing he wanted AWD, he got creative with a Duramax front diff, making it 4WD, front and rear cantilever suspension and a rear-mount radiator.

The NASROD debuted at Holley LS Fest in April 2024 and did it’s first burnout competition. With the wild looks and outrageous sound of the NASROD, it became a crowd favorite from the get go. Over the years Jessie has perfected some aspects of the build, and taken it to countless burnout shows across the country, including the Hoonigan Burnyard at The SEMA show 2 years running.

Parts used in this build:

500ci Steve Morris Engines LSR

Tremic T56 Magnum

Custom AWD system

Holley Dominator

SPEC Clutch

Nitrous Outlet system

Baer Brakes

Speedmaster 9” rear end

Work VSRR 18x12 wheels

XK Glow Underglow

1982 Trans Am

50% Trans Am, 50% Camaro, 100% Purpose Built Drag Machine

Jessie bought the car when he was in high school and did a lot of street racing. Running a SBC and nitrous, he was unbeatable. To save weight, he replaced the Trans Am from end with a Camaro, as the Camaro is a few hundred pounds lighter than the Trans Am (pop up headlights were heavy!). Hints the name, Transmaro. Jessie’s dad kept the car for many years and built an old-school drag car. Due to his decline in health, Jessie’s dad passed the car back to Jessie and Stacie and took it to the next level with a SBE LS2 and twin 66mm turbos. Jessie did a bit of drag racing with it but decided to sell the car to a friend to help initial the move to Texas.

Sadly, while at the drag strip the friend wrecked the car into the wall leaving him with no desire to race anymore. So Jessie bought the car back this time with the intention of building a drag car for Stacie. The initial plan was to build a quick street car that she could cruise around town and also take down the track. However things quickly got out of control on the build and it became the lady driven full tube chassis small tire promod that you see today.

Parts used in this build:

Custom tube chassis by Jessie

Ochs Performance LSX 427

Mr. Windells built Powerglide

Holley Dominator

Vibrant Plumbing

Callies billet crank

Turbosmart BOV/WG

9” rear end

Strange brakes

Street Glow Underglow

1979 Trans Am

What do you get when you mix the perfect blend of classic styling, supercar performance and modern luxuries?
The Notorious Trans Am.

The Notorious Twin Turbo Trans Am has become an internationally known icon due to the factory looks and extreme performance of the build. Jessie’s father gave him this car as a kid, and Jessie drove the car in high school. Over the years he dragged the car around with him from place to place as he worked various jobs and finally settled in Colorado.

Finally after the first year of starting Jessie’s Performance, Jessie and Stacie stripped the car down and began the restomod build. Initially the car was a single turbo LS2 making around 700 whp. Sadly Jessie never got the chance to drive the car on the street before his brother Kyle was driving it and had an accident, and insurance totaled it out. Jessie kept the car and tore it down completely and began a full rotisserie restoration. This time without holding back on any desires for the new build. He ended up with the perfect blend of American Muscle and Supercar, pushing over 1700 whp.

Parts used in this build:

Ochs Performance 440ci Dart Block LS

Tremic T56 Magnum

Twin 80mm Comp Turbos

Holley Dominator

Vibrant Plumbing

TCI Engineering subframe

Wildwood Brakes

9” rear end

Custom 18x12 Year One wheels