Maloof Racing Engines

Maloof Racing Engines See why people come from all over the country to have us build one of my high performance engines fo We may not be blood related, but you'll feel like family.

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Since 1984 we have been building high performance engines and custom exhaust. We specialize in all aspects of high performance, high-horse powered racing engines and dyno tuning for people all over the world.
​At our beautiful showroom clean 10,000 square foot race car shop, we go out of our way for our customer's needs. Whether it is engine building, custom exhaust, su

per tuning or fabrication, whatever the job may be, we will get the job done--and done right. We know how to build an engine without sacrificing dependability. Sammy is a stickler for doing every job right with the highest integrity. Sammy learned a long time ago from his dad, "If you do a job right the first time, you don't have to do it again." When we are building a racing engine or a custom exhaust system, we go the extra mile to please the customer. Many times the customer doesn't even know the extra things our team does to make the vehicle live. We don't cut corners and we don't compromise the integrity of our work. Our customers know this and that is why we have a prosperous shop with a lot of repeat business. Owner, Sammy Maloof has engineered, developed and built road race, drag race, oval track, street performance and marine application for over 30 years. Sammy has been very successful in the race car business because he knows what it means to make his customers his number one priority. We realize and understand what it takes to make these types of engines. We’re committed to serving you with quality and value. Sammy and our team build engines and cars that have longevity and high horse power, without sacrificing dependability. Sammy has won numerous awards for specialty and custom car building over the years. He has appeared on the cover of the September issue of Custom Rodder Magazine, with his high horse powered, 1968 Camaro Z/28. His work has also been featured in national magazines such as Car & Driver, Hot Boat, Christian Motorsports and High Performance Mopar. For many years Sammy raced his vintage GT-1 Corvette. He has won the SCCA Regional National Division three out of five years with four first place awards; third overall annual championships at NASA (in two races); and ten 1st place wins at California Club. Sammy has also been an on camera expert for SPIKE TV's hit show Auction Hunters and a Tech Adviser for Discovery Channel's Street Outlaws. At our Exhaust Center we build exhaust systems for the application of the vehicle to get the best horsepower, the best gas mileage and the most dependability. We understand where the exhaust system starts and we have extensive knowledge of each system for each application. Whether it be stock, drag race, road race, boat applications, RV or tow vehicles, our customers depend on us. When asked what makes our exhaust center different from any other in the country, our response is, "We understand how the exhaust system works. We are not just parts changers. We know how the combustion engine functions and what it likes. Not only do we know how to make dependable horsepower, our knowledge, integrity and precision stand in a class by itself. We take pride in every job we do and our sanitary work will speak for itself. YOUTUBE https://goo.gl/hXZA6M

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06/01/2026

After the initial warm up of the engine, recheck the valve lash. Once you set the valve lash it pretty much stays right where it is for most of the street use. If you get into some really high rpm moments, you might need to check the valve lash once in a while. Alot of it depends on driving style. However, anything performance with a lift of 500 or more and duration above 230 at 50 solid roller is the only way to go.

05/30/2026

Yes i have used Johnson. They are excellent lifters for both street strip, but HI Lift Camshaft with a fast ramp needs better valve train control up in the RPM. Johnson supplys, Isky, Clay Smith, HOWARD'S Cam motion and Crower. I USE THOSE BRANDS.💪🏽💪🏽
I MYSELF prefer solid rollers for performance engines with any constant RPM with bigger ramps or faster ramp speed. These camshafts need more valve train control. Solid rollers are more desirable for this type application. Done!! 🏁🏁

05/29/2026

Sammy explains the problem he had with some Lifters.

Taking that shinny piston and making it functional. WHY?? When you buy a piston and you take it out of the box, its very...
05/20/2026

Taking that shinny piston and making it functional.
WHY??
When you buy a piston and you take it out of the box, its very shinny and sharp, but this does not equate to performance. When it's shiny and sharp there will be multiple hot spots in the combustion chamber. When it's smooth, rounded and polished you have cooled the chamber off and reduced detonation. So take a few minutes when you're blue printing your engine to do a little message work before sending it to the balancer.

04/26/2026

hop in the seat of a real Hollywood stunt car with Hollywood stuntman today at Nopi, Virginia event 2026

03/07/2026

Just wrapped up an all‑aluminum 482ci Side Oiler FE drag‑race boat engine for my customer. Built for big power, quick throttle response, and that unmistakable FE attitude on the water. Nothing beats bringing a purpose‑built race engine to life.

01/27/2026

Just wrapped up a 582 Big Block Chevy build pushing 950 horsepower for my customer’s 1963 Nova. There’s nothing like watching true American muscle roar back to life. Craftsmanship, precision, and passion fuel every project that comes through my shop — and this one is no exception.

Hannah Maloof will be in the pits of Street Car Bragging Rights streaming LIVE from FRDM+ today, May 16th at 11am ET and...
05/16/2025

Hannah Maloof will be in the pits of Street Car Bragging Rights streaming LIVE from FRDM+ today, May 16th at 11am ET and May17th at 10am ET. Check it out!!

Finishing Big Wills 427 Small Block for his 70 Impaula
01/11/2025

Finishing Big Wills 427 Small Block for his 70 Impaula

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