Auto Elite · Racing

Precision
built to
dominate.

Sterling Engines delivers championship-grade power with uncompromising reliability. Whether you're aiming for the podium or building a performance street machine, our engines are engineered to push limits and win.

Built for speed.
Engineered to last.

With nearly 40 years of experience, Sterling Engines delivers that horsepower we promise. Race-proven performance and precision. From naturally aspirated to turbocharged builds, every engine in every Sterling-built engine is dyno-tuned and calibrated for peak results, start to finish.

40yr
Experience
38+
Championships
Green race car at speed on track

Why racers choose
Sterling.

Reliability isn't optional. Every choice from rod selection to dyno calibration is owned by people who've raced and won at every level.

Custom-built engines for circle track, street & pro touring

Spec'd to your sanctioning body, your hull, your goals. We build for your discipline.

Precision machining, assembly & tuning

Microns matter. Hand-checked clearances on every internal component.

Naturally aspirated, supercharged, turbocharged setups

Whatever induction your build demands, we engineer it end-to-end.

Engine design consulting to match your vehicle, class & goals

Before we cut a single part, we map the power band to your race plan.

Professional break-in & dyno calibration

Hours on the dyno before hours at the track. Your engine arrives sorted.

Race-proven builds, only the most reliable hand-selected components

If it can't survive a season of full-throttle abuse, it doesn't make it into a Sterling engine.

While many racers use off-the-shelf parts, Sterling takes a higher standard. We hand-pick, test, and tune every component to ensure your engine delivers all the promised horsepower, and more.

Whether chasing a title or a personal-best lap, Sterling delivers exactly the power we promise. No exceptions.

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From mild
to wild.

Sterling Engines is known for building champions, but we also service everyday engines with the same care and precision.

Auto Engines Include:
  • Custom work on Porsche, Camaro, Corvette, Ferrari, and more

    Marque-specific expertise across vintage and modern platforms.

  • From basic rebuilds to full performance upgrades

    Top-end refreshes through bottom-up motorsport builds.

  • Race cars running with SCCA, SVRA, VARA, NASA, IMSA, and more

    Engines that pass tech and finish races, sanctioned coast to coast.

Auto engine builds & rebuilds

Frequently Asked Questions

We do custom work on Porsche, Camaro, Corvette, Ferrari, and more, across both vintage and modern platforms. Our builds range from basic rebuilds to full performance upgrades, with marque-specific expertise on each. Whatever you drive or race, tell us the vehicle, class, and goals and we'll spec the engine to match.

We build engines for race cars running with SCCA, SVRA, VARA, NASA, IMSA, and more, sanctioned coast to coast. We also build for circle track, road racing, and pro touring. Every engine is spec'd to your sanctioning body so it passes tech and finishes races.

Yes. Sterling is known for building champions, but we service everyday engines with the same care and precision, from mild to wild. We build custom engines for circle track, street, and pro touring alike, spec'd to your goals. Whether you're chasing a title or a personal-best lap, you get the power we promise.

Yes. We build naturally aspirated, supercharged, and turbocharged setups, and we engineer whatever induction your build demands end-to-end. Every engine is dyno-tuned and calibrated for peak results, start to finish. Before we cut a single part, we map the power band to your race plan.

Yes. Every Sterling engine gets a professional break-in and dyno calibration before it leaves Milford, so the number on the dyno sheet is the number you take to the track. Hours on the dyno come before hours at the track, and your engine arrives sorted. These are verified numbers, not promises.

Start with a free consultation. Tell us your discipline, target output, and class, and we'll spec the engine to win. Call (248) 684-5040, email info@sterlingengines.com, or get started through our contact page. Pricing and timing are quoted individually for every build.

Ready to race?

Power your
next podium.

Tell us your discipline, target output, and class. We'll spec the engine to win.