Muscle Car Engines

At Hagedorn Racing Engines, we specialize in building and optimizing engines for muscle cars. Whether you need a rebuild of a numbers-matching motor that’s balanced, blueprinted, and fully optimized, or a brand-new 540+ cu.in. pump gas engine for your Camaro, Nova, Chevelle, or Mustang, we’ve got you covered.

Many of our customers take advantage of our in-house “dyno” service. This allows you to document and even video your dream engine as it’s broken in, dialed in, and checked for leaks. When your engine comes off the dyno, it’s ready to drop into your car—worry-free and performance-ready!

Before you opt for a crate engine or a cookie-cutter build from the internet, consider a custom-built engine from Hagedorn Racing Engines that’s tailored to your exact specifications.

Here’s the information we’ll need to build your perfect engine:

• Engine size and desired horsepower level
• Weight of the car it will be installed in
• Cruise RPM
• Maximum RPM
• Fuel type
• Transmission type and/or converter stall speed
• Do you have power brakes or AC?
• How often and how far you drive the car
• Maintenance level you’re willing or able to perform
• Your engine build budget
• Desired idle quality
• Exhaust system size

By answering these 12 questions, we ensure that your engine is tailored exactly to your needs, delivering performance and reliability that will leave you completely satisfied.