Founded in 2003, we are dedicated to building high-quality street rod engines, balanced rotating assemblies and aluminum heads.
Dyno Tested Engines
Ultimate Power and Reliability: Our fully built, dyno-tested engines are crafted with precision and tested for peak performance on our state-of-the-art dyno equipment.
Each engine is meticulously assembled using top-tier components and thoroughly tested to ensure optimal horsepower, torque, and durability. Our dyno testing process guarantees that every engine performs flawlessly before it leaves our shop.
Check our YouTube channel for over 2500 dyno results from our shop! Many of our product pages include example dyno results, and we are always adding more.
Upgrade to a Skip White Performance engine and see the difference in quality and performance.
Experienced Engine Builders
Our team of professional engine builders have over 250 years combined experience building premium engines.
Monster trucks, pro-stock, IHRA/NHRA drag racing, Winston Cup, NASCAR round-track, mud race, dirt track, show cars, hot-rods and daily drivers.
We have built thousands of engines in our shop, assembled heads, balanced rotating assemblies and more. Checkout our product listings and give us a call or email us.
Machine Shop
We have a variety of state-of-the-art equipment. From our block washer to our dyno, our engine builders combine the best technology with their vast experience.
- Centroid DRX-750: CNC block and decking machine will give your new engine perfect alignment and seal.
- Sunnen SV15 Diamond Hone: We torque plate hone the cylinder walls using a state of the art Sunnen SV15 diamond hone.
- CWT 5500 Series Balancer: We do our own balancing in-house with our 3 CWT 5500 Series balancers, the ultimate in precision balancing. Every rotating assembly we sell is balanced to within 2 grams (or less) at no extra charge.
- Sunnen Rod Hone: Known for their ability to produce highly accurate and consistent results, which is crucial for the performance and longevity of mechanical components.
- Super Flow 902S Dyno: Our shop's many Super Flow SF-902S engine dynos are rated for 15,000 RPM, 1,500 HP and 1,200 lb.-ft of torque.
23
Years in business
250+
Years Shop Expertise
2700
Dyno Videos
260,000+
Happy Customers
Skip White - Founder
Skip White is a passionate automotive expert with a deep-rooted love for high-performance engines. His extensive experience in the industry has driven him to create a company that provides top-quality performance parts and unparalleled customer service.
His vision and dedication have positioned Skip White Performance as a trusted name in the industry.
Our Shop in Kingsport, TN
We're located in Kingsport, Tennessee, at 1910 Brookside Ln. We have knowledgeable craftsmen and the state-of-the-art machinery. >
9 full time machinists and engine builders have many years of experience building racing engines and have been in this line of work for their entire careers.
Critical machine work and assembly is done to exacting specifications, with great care and experience. If you're considering another shop, be sure to ask about their staff and equipment.
Many of our customers have asked if they can tour our shop before buying an engine, and we certainly welcome this.
Call us at 423-722-5152 or e-mail us at skip@whiteperformance.net and we would be happy to set up your tour.