"Why pay the same price for a "crate" motor and leave a hundred horsepower on the table? We sell Real Horsepower for Real Hot Rodders!"

The motto sounds a bit aggressive doesn't it? However if you knew the man that founded and still runs this company you would understand that the motto isn't bragging, but is fact! All engines are designed, developed, built and tested by Jon Barrett who believes that if your name is on the product, it had better be good!

There are things that good engine developers learn from experience that sets them apart from the average engine "assembler." Jon Barrett Hot Rod Engines are individually developed, rather than assembled, utilizing his extensive background in automotive engines, whether they are street or racing applications. Be assured, each engine receives the attention to detail that you will never see in an average over-the-counter "crate" motor. This meticulous attention to detail has been honed over the years by experience as a driver in Fuel Dragsters, Alcohol Funny Cars, Fuel Funny Cars and as Crew/Crew Chief for Fuel Dragsters.

Engine development and testing occurs in real world conditions. Each type of engine offered at Jon Barrett Hot Rod Engines has been road tested in his trusty dyno, otherwise known as his 1940 Ford Coupe, which has made several trips of over 2,800 miles.

Several celebrity owned vehicles and rolling classics utilize Jon Barrett engines for motivation, such as Reggie Jackson and SoCal Speed Shop. Reliable High Performance engines are dependent upon high quality components and sub-components. At Jon Barrett Hot Rod Engines, engines are developed using the best, reliable, matching components manufactured. By doing this, the engines generate the utmost in horsepower and reliability.

Add the years of experience Jon has with his own brand of tweaks and tricks, and dollar for dollar Jon Barrett Hot Rod Engines will pull the horsepower left on the table and put it back into the engine where it belongs.