What We Do

Engine Building Services

Every engine we build is custom — designed for your application, your budget, and your goals. No crate engines. No shortcuts.

Built by the Professor

Hamilton Performance Engines is a complete automotive engine machine shop. Whether you're chasing a championship on the dirt track, building the hot rod of your dreams, or restoring a classic to its former glory — we build it right the first time.

No Crate Engines
All Custom Builds
Complete Machine Shop
Race Proven
Blown Flathead Specialists
39+ Years Experience
Race Engines

Dirt · Asphalt · Drag Strip · Salt Flats

Race Engines

We build race engines for every discipline — dirt track, asphalt oval, drag strip, and the salt flats. Every RPM is accounted for. Every tolerance is dialed in. We work with you to spec the right combination for your class, your track, and your budget.

  • Full engine blueprinting
  • Custom bore and stroke combinations
  • Competition valve jobs
  • Precision balancing
  • Dyno-ready assembly
Hot Rod Builds

Custom · Street · Show

Hot Rod Builds

Hot rods are personal. We sit down with you, understand your vision, and build an engine that fits your car and your style. From mild street builds to wild show stoppers — the Professor has seen it all and built most of it.

  • flathead specialists
  • carburetor setups, EFI, custom ground cams
  • Period-correct or modern upgrades
  • Street and strip combinations
  • Full machine shop services
Restoration

Correct · Reliable · Lasting

Restoration

Bring your classic back to life with an engine built to original specs — or improved where it counts. We understand what these cars mean to their owners and treat every restoration with the care it deserves.

  • Period-correct rebuilds
  • OEM spec tolerances
  • Upgraded internals available
  • All makes and models
  • Documentation available
Machine Shop Services

Full Service · Precision Work

Machine Shop Services

Our complete in-house machine shop handles everything from a simple valve job to a full block resleeve. We have the equipment and the experience to do the job right.

  • Boring and honing
  • Crankshaft balancing
  • Head resurfacing
  • Valve jobs
  • Pressure testing
  • Align honing

Ready to Talk About Your Build?

Tell us what you're working on. We'll help you figure out the right combination for your application and budget.

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