About Us
about us
Built for Performance. Engineered for Power
In the heart of St. Louis, passion and engineering mastery come together to create extraordinary engines. Backed by decades of drag‑racing experience and hands‑on machining expertise, our team transforms raw components into finely tuned powerplants. Every build benefits from state‑of‑the‑art tooling and a relentless attention to detail—because we treat your engine as if it were our own. Our facility is a hub for High-Performance engine building, where blueprinting and detailed assembly ensure that every part performs beyond expectations. From street cars to all-out track cars on asphalt or dirt (i.e. drag race, circle track, and road race), we deliver the power and dependability you demand. We’ve invested in quality equipment for engine machining, balancing, rebuilding and assembly in St. Louis, MO.
Mission
We exist to empower enthusiasts and racers with Custom engine design in St. Louis, MO that fuses rock‑solid reliability with exhilarating performance. Through one‑on‑one collaboration, meticulous component selection, and continuous R&D—attending expos, advanced training, and prototyping new concepts—we stay at the cutting edge of powertrain and performance technology. By honoring your goals, respecting budgets, and adhering to timelines, we forge lasting partnerships built on transparency and trust. Our mission is to redefine what a performance engine can achieve and to inspire confidence every time you fire the ignition!
Vision
Looking ahead, we will expand our engine machining and testing capabilities in St. Louis, MO by adding dedicated CNC machining equipment and in-house engine dynamometer capability. Our aim is to set the Midwest standard for mechanical artistry and innovation. As we push boundaries, our commitment remains unwavering: uncompromising quality, forward‑thinking ability, relentless problem solving and investment in technology fostering a culture of continuous improvement to power both performance and progress.
Personalized Performance Goals
A truly custom engine starts with you, not a generic formula. Through in‑depth discussions, HMT Performance maps out target horsepower, torque delivery, RPM range, and real‑world usage—be it bracket racing, daily driving, or weekend hill climbs—and uses those criteria to guide every component and design choice. Displacement is chosen to balance low‑end grunt and top‑end power, forced‑induction type (turbo or supercharger) is selected to deliver the desired boost profile, camshaft/valvetrain design and compression ratio are tailored to maximize efficiency and performance. This upfront precision eliminates costly guesswork, ensures your engine’s personality matches your driving style or desired track performance, and guarantees that throttle inputs yield predictable, exhilarating results every time on the street or the racetrack!
