Reher-Morrison

What Reher-Morrison does

Reher-Morrison Racing Engines is a privately held, founder-owned specialty manufacturer of high-performance Chevrolet racing engines and proprietary engine components, headquartered in Arlington, Texas. Founded in 1995 by David Reher, the company has built engines and components for over 30 years, specializing in Big Block Chevrolet and Small Block Chevrolet configurations ranging from 427ci SBC (750 HP) to 855ci BBC, with proprietary Super Series turnkey engines and proprietary cylinder head lines including the Raptor 12-degree spreadport, DRM-20, and Sniper-X 24-degree conventional heads. All design, CNC machining, cylinder head porting, flow bench validation, and dynamometer testing is performed in-house across a facility equipped with three CNC machining centers, two SuperFlow dynamometers, and flow bench infrastructure.

The company operates an exclusively direct-to-consumer go-to-market model: sales are conducted via a toll-free phone line (855-467-4880) staffed by technical personnel and a Shopify online storefront, with no channel partners, distributors, or dealer networks. Revenue derives from three streams — complete dyno-tested racing engines (in-stock units ship same day; custom builds quoted per spec), individual engine components (cylinder heads, valvetrain, induction, gaskets, pistons), and paid machine shop services (head porting, CNC machining, flow bench, dyno testing, magnaflux inspection, engine balancing, custom builds). Most products require a phone quote; only a subset of parts and consumables carry public pricing. Pricing tiers range from sub-$100 accessories to complete engines that likely command high-tens-of-thousands based on configuration.

Reher-Morrison serves primarily sportsman and bracket drag racers who prioritize engine reliability across hundreds of passes per season, with secondary applications in drag boat racing, Bonneville speed runs, truck and tractor pulling, and mud racing. Customers include individual racers across the US plus international accounts (notably Sweden). The company pairs its product business with technical content authority through its Tech Talk blog series authored by David Reher and the Engine Book, and supports an ecosystem of co-developed components with suppliers including Dart Machinery, Profiler, Manley Performance, K&N, Jesel, SpeedTech, Meziere, and High Performance Lubricants.

Name

Reher-Morrison

Legal name

Reher-Morrison

Website

https://rehermorrison.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Reher-Morrison Racing Engines is a privately held, founder-owned specialty manufacturer in Arlington, Texas, designing and building high-performance Chevrolet racing engines (SBC and BBC, 427ci to 855ci) with proprietary cylinder head lines, selling direct-to-consumer to sportsman and bracket drag racers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Arlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Complete Racing Engines: Sale of complete, dyno-tested racing engines ranging from SBC 427 (750 HP) to BBC 598 (1,233 HP). Engines are shipped complete from carburetor to oil pan, with in-stock engines ready for same-day shipment.
2. Engine Components and Parts: Sale of individual racing engine components including cylinder heads (BBC and SBC), valvetrain components, induction systems, gaskets, oiling components, crankshafts, pistons, and specialty parts through online store.
3. Machine Shop Services: Paid shop services including cylinder head porting, CNC machining, flow bench services, dynamometer testing, magnaflux inspection, engine balancing, block machining, and custom engine building/rebuilding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Reher-Morrison is a custom manufacturer of high-performance Big Block and Small Block Chevrolet racing engines, proprietary cylinder heads, and engine components. The company also operates a full in-house machine shop offering CNC machining, dyno testing, and flow bench services, primarily serving drag racers and individual engine builders.

Product overview

Reher-Morrison Racing Engines is a custom racing engine manufacturer and high-performance machine shop specializing in Big Block and Small Block Chevrolet racing engines. The company offers a portfolio of Super Series complete engines (ranging from 427ci SBC to 855ci BBC), proprietary cylinder heads (including the Raptor 12°, DRM-20°, and Sniper-X lines), complete induction systems, and individual engine components. The company also provides full machine shop services including porting, testing, and custom engine building. Products are sold through online store and direct sales with technical support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Raptor: Proprietary spreadport cylinder head line featuring 12-degree Raptor and Raptor II designs for Big Block Chevrolet engines
• Sniper-X
• DRM-20
• Super Series
• Top Hat

Products and services

• Custom Big Block Chevrolet Racing Engines Custom-built Big Block Chevrolet racing engines assembled and tuned in-house for drag racing applications, targeted at individual sportsman bracket racers.
• Custom Small Block Chevrolet Racing Engines Custom-built Small Block Chevrolet racing engines assembled and tuned in-house for drag racing applications.
• Raptor Cylinder Heads Proprietary Raptor-series cylinder heads developed in-house for drag racing applications, sold both as part of complete engines and as individual components to other engine builders.
• Sniper-X Cylinder Heads Proprietary Sniper-X-series cylinder heads developed in-house for drag racing applications, offered as standalone components or integrated into custom engine builds.
• DRM-20 Cylinder Heads Proprietary DRM-20 cylinder heads developed in-house for drag racing applications, sold individually and as part of complete engines.
• Engine Components and Accessories Individual engine parts and accessories (including stud girdles, timing pointers, valve covers, and related components) sold to racers and other engine builders such as Alamo Hot Rod Center.
• Machine Shop and Engine Building Services In-house CNC machining, dyno testing, and flow bench services supporting custom engine builds and component preparation for drag racing customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 583ci engine with 12-degree Raptor heads produces 1,200 HP vs 1,090 HP with 23-degree conventional heads — 110 HP gain
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Dart MachinerycoreTechnology or IntegrationJoint development and manufacturing partnership for proprietary cylinder head designs. Dart provides baseline machined cylinder heads (Big Chief, Pro1, 5.0 bore space) which Reher-Morrison further machines, CNC ports, and hand-finishes. Co-developed Pro Mod Billet Cylinder Heads with fully machined water jackets. Dart also supplies Big M and Little M blocks for custom builds.
• Profiler (Darin Morgan)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDarin Morgan of Reher-Morrison, working in conjunction with Profiler, designed the Sniper-X series of 24-degree BBC cylinder heads (275cc, 355cc, 375cc). Profiler provides the head platform which RM customizes with proprietary CNC port programs. Collaboration designed heads that are direct replacements without requiring special pistons or valve train components.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• COMP Cams: COMP Cams designs and manufactures camshafts, valvetrain components, and complete engine building kits for racing and performance V8 engines. Their Thumpr and Xtreme Energy cam lines and complete engine kit programs overlap with RMRE's camshaft offerings (starting $350) and engine-building approach for SBC/BBC drag racing.
• Trick Flow Specialties: Trick Flow manufactures high-performance cylinder heads, intake manifolds, and valvetrain components primarily for Chevrolet and Ford performance applications. Their PowerTector and Twisted Wedge heads compete in the same SBC/BBC cylinder head market where RMRE's Raptor and Sniper-X designs are sold.
• Jesel Valvetrain Innovations: Jesel manufactures belt drives, rocker arms, and valve train components for high-performance racing engines. RMRE integrates Jesel belt drives (from $1,055) into its highest-horsepower Super Series engines, and Jesel's external-adjustability belt drive system is the established valvetrain upgrade in the same BBC racing segment RMRE serves.
• Callies Performance Products: Callies manufactures forged crankshafts, connecting rods, and engine rotating assemblies for high-performance racing engines. Their Ultra and CompStar series crankshafts are commonly specified in drag racing BBC builds alongside RMRE's cylinder heads, making them a complementary peer in the same SBC/BBC engine build ecosystem.
• Brodix: Brodix manufactures aluminum cylinder heads and intake manifolds for Chevrolet, Ford, and Chrysler racing engines. They compete directly with RMRE's proprietary Sniper-X and Raptor head lines in the BBC cylinder head aftermarket for drag racing and bracket applications.
• Dart Machinery: Dart Machinery manufactures cylinder heads and engine blocks (Big Chief, Pro1, Little M) for Chevrolet V8 racing. They are RMRE's core co-development partner on Pro Mod billet heads and supply the platform heads for RMRE's CNC porting program, making them the closest upstream peer in the BBC cylinder head space.
• Manley Performance: Manley manufactures connecting rods, valves, pistons, and related engine internals for racing and performance applications. RMRE specifies Manley titanium valves, H-beam rods, and billet chain sets across its engine lineup, while Manley also sells the same components directly to competing engine builders and racers.
• Lunati Power Co. Lunati designs and manufactures camshafts, valve springs, and complete engine kits for Chevrolet and Ford drag racing applications. Their Voodoo and Tombstone cam lines and engine assembly programs serve the same sportsman and bracket racer segment that purchases RMRE engines and components.

Broad incumbents

• Holley Performance Brands: Holley manufactures carburetors, fuel injection systems, and a portfolio of performance brands (Weiand, MSD, Hooker, Earl's). Their induction and fuel system products overlap with RMRE's intake manifold combos, nitrous integration work, and carburetor-centered engine packages, but at a vastly broader product and channel scale.
• Edelbrock: Edelbrock is a long-established manufacturer of intake manifolds, cylinder heads, and complete performance engine components across Chevrolet, Ford, and Chrysler V8 platforms. They overlap with RMRE's induction and cylinder head offerings but operate at much broader retail and OE-adjacent scale across multiple performance segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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