Kalvinator Engines, Inc. builds and machines performance engines in Wapakoneta, Ohio, serving customers from a 4,500-square-foot facility. Owner Kevin Frische started the business as a side venture in a small building beside his home in 1999; it incorporated in 2002 and moved to its current location in 2009. The four-person shop was built around quality workmanship and customer service.
Callies Performance ProductsFounded in 1989 by Richard W. Norton Jr., Callies Performance Products manufactures high-performance crankshafts, connecting rods and camshafts at its Fostoria, Ohio facility. The independently owned American manufacturer combines U.S. engineering with in-house finishing and quality control, including 100% inspection of its crankshafts. Through sister company Energy Manufacturing, Callies also supplies engine blocks for complete performance-engine builds.FOSTORIA, OH
Wells Racing EnginesFounded by Dennis Wells, Wells Racing Engines has been building performance engines since 1968 for circle track, drag racing, boats, and street applications. The Duncanville, Texas shop aims to keep its work in-house, combining complete dyno-tuned race engines with detailed machining and component services. Many members of the Wells team have worked alongside Wells for more than a decade.GROVEPORT, OH
Enterprise Engine PerformanceSince 1987, family-owned Enterprise Engine Performance has repaired and rebuilt diesel pickup engines at its Thornville, Ohio shop, pairing a service department with an in-house machine shop. Its mechanics and machinists handle everything from minor repairs to complete overhauls, including custom engine and driveline setups for pulling and drag trucks. The company also supplies rebuild kits and diesel parts for Cummins, Duramax, and PowerStroke applications.THORNVILLE, OH
JEB Modern Machines, LTDFamily-owned and operated since opening in 2000, JEB Modern Machines fabricates custom performance parts and builds high-performance engines from its 20,000-square-foot facility. The Republic, Ohio, shop grew from a farming operation’s hands-on equipment experience into a CNC machining and engineering business known for diesel truck and tractor-pulling components, including turbo parts and billet accessories. Its research and development lab uses GibbsCam and CAD/CAM software, while a full-time quality control specialist inspects production.REPUBLIC, OH