Valley Head Service

Valley Head Service Automotive Engine Repair and Restorations. Established over 50 years ago, Valley Head Service is one of the most complete engine shops in the country.

First starting out porting cylinder heads for local racers in an old family barn has lead to the complete assembly of thousands of street, hi-performance, race, and classic restoration engines. 50 years of time has allowed Valley Head Service to establish a strong working relationship with part manufacturers throughout the world. This lasting relationship allows Valley Head Service prompt deliver

y at reasonable prices. Valley Head Service’s legacy was not built over night, but by legendary names with storied legacies of there own. First to use Valley Head Service’s expertise was Carroll Shelby back in the 1960’s. Others would follow. Names like Holman/Moody, Smokey Yunick, Warren Johnson, Jim Hall, Don Pruhdomme, George Fulmer, and “Fast” Jack Beckman. Your legacy could start here too. Over the past ten years there has been a resurgence in the classic restoration of vintage automobiles. Many museums, private collectors, and restorers have called on Valley Head Service for their extensive abilities to bring back to life engines more than one hundred years old. Classic names such as:

Duesenberg, Mercedes Benz, Ford Motor Co., Cadillac, Studebaker, Packard, Peugeot, Hispano Souiza, Bentley, Rolls Royce, Harley Davidson, Indian, Triumph, BSA, and Pierce Arrow. Over the years, Valley Head Service has developed products that bring better performance to modern engines. Their Dry Sump Pump is one of the original designs that has been duplicated, but never improved upon. Valley Head Service helped developed and now has sole copyright owner of Thunder Power. Thunder Power Cylinder Heads: a four-valve, big block Chevy delivering more horsepower at lower RPMs. Originally developed for military applications, Thunder Power is now used on the street and strip for that extra performance. Feel the power!

It's been a long time since we've played our favorite game of "What Is It?" Any idea of what the make is of this inline...
03/12/2025

It's been a long time since we've played our favorite game of "What Is It?" Any idea of what the make is of this inline flat head block ?

An aluminum Vincent crank case here in the shop for some repairs.
03/06/2025

An aluminum Vincent crank case here in the shop for some repairs.

Yet another one of the legends has passed on. Rest in peace Gene Winfield.
03/05/2025

Yet another one of the legends has passed on. Rest in peace Gene Winfield.

It's off to a new home. Fellow Early Riders member and racer Phil has bought the '34 with a promise to get it on the roa...
02/25/2025

It's off to a new home. Fellow Early Riders member and racer Phil has bought the '34 with a promise to get it on the road. We will get the drive-line back from him at a later date and will be selling that off.

02/07/2025

ATTENTION!!!
Due to personal reasons we will be closed tomorrow, Friday Feb. 7th, and reopen Monday the 10th.

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02/07/2025

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02/04/2025

Posted on Racing Junk...

All Aluminum Blown & Injected Small Block for sale in Northridge, CA, Price: $14,000

FOR SALE IS THIS SBC short block casting #370010. It has a Erson Flat Tappet Billet Cam: Part #: E118631. Described as...
01/29/2025

FOR SALE IS THIS SBC short block casting #370010. It has a Erson Flat Tappet Billet Cam: Part #: E118631. Described as a strong mid-range and top end camshaft; will pull hard past 7000 in well set up engine. (Page 55 of the Erson Cam catalog) – aluminum rods – Ross Racing Piston: Part #: 90451. 4.030 bore, 3.480 stroke, 23 degree. Made for a nitrous application, up to 250 HP shot. Some water damage, but will not affect the form, fit or function. Sold as is with no guarantee or warranty. Any additional parts or labor will be a additional charge. Local pick up only. Asking $2000

In case you're wondering.
01/28/2025

In case you're wondering.

FOR SALE, this one was built by Larry Ofria to run in his '57 Chevy Bel Air. GM Bowtie SB Chevy Block casting #: 36628...
01/24/2025

FOR SALE, this one was built by Larry Ofria to run in his '57 Chevy Bel Air. GM Bowtie SB Chevy Block casting #: 366286 – JE Piston – “H” Beam Rods – Brodix Pontiac 867 Heads – T&D Valve train – sheet metal manifold with injector fuel lines, set up for an Enderle Bug Catcher – VHS Dry Sump Oil Pump with lines and shallow oil pan – crank trigger – and whatever else you see here. Been in storage and has been run in years. Sold as is, any additional parts or labor will be extra. Asking $10,000.

Cutting the o-ring grove in this Covington Climax aluminum cylinder head.
01/23/2025

Cutting the o-ring grove in this Covington Climax
aluminum cylinder head.

Big Dog Garage sent over this early hemi block for Alex to go assess, hone the cylinders and install new cam bearings.
01/21/2025

Big Dog Garage sent over this early hemi block for Alex to go assess, hone the cylinders and install new cam bearings.

Throwback Thursday with Larry Dixon Sr. when he competed in the 7.0 class
01/17/2025

Throwback Thursday with Larry Dixon Sr. when he competed in the 7.0 class

Off season stuff for racers. This Volvo head is getting checked on the flow bench to make sure it'll pass the Vintage Au...
01/15/2025

Off season stuff for racers. This Volvo head is getting checked on the flow bench to make sure it'll pass the Vintage Auto Racing Association's specs.

Good question.
01/07/2025

Good question.

Using liquid to measure the volume of your combustion chamber is the easiest method. The question is, what do you use for the liquid?

Happy New Year! We want to give everyone a heads-up, we're taking a couple of more days off and will be back at work on ...
01/02/2025

Happy New Year! We want to give everyone a heads-up, we're taking a couple of more days off and will be back at work on Jan. 6th. The guys have earn this vacation.

12/25/2024

We want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. Here is a slide show that was shown at the end of the celebration of life for Larry. There is no sound with this video.

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19340 Londelius Street
Los Angeles, CA
91324

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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(818) 993-7000

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We want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. Here is a slide show that was shown at the end of the celebration of life for Larry. There is no sound with this video.

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