What Milodon does

Milodon, Inc. is a US-based manufacturer of performance engine components, founded in 1957 and headquartered at 2250 Agate Court, Simi Valley, California. The company specializes in oiling-system components—primarily oil pans, oil pumps, pickups, and windage trays—along with adjacent engine parts (timing covers, timing chains, water pumps, valves, main caps, head/main studs, engine bolts, valve covers, and gear drives), serving V8 engines across Chevy, Ford, Chrysler, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, and AMC platforms. Its catalog of 150+ part numbers covers Street/Strip, Drag Race, Circle Track, Pro Touring/Road Race, Marine, 4x4 Off-Road, Truck, and Engine Swap applications. The customer base spans individual hot rodders and racers, professional engine builders (Huntsville Engine, Scott Shafiroff, Bill Mitchell's World Products), and racing personalities (Luke Bogaki, The Horsepower Monster via Engine Labs).

Milodon's product engineering rests on proprietary manufacturing techniques: aircraft-quality TIG (heli-arc) welding, a trademark gold zinc plating process applied inside and out, CNC-machined billet aluminum oil pumps using 6061 aircraft alloy, 40,000 PSI G-10/G-2 pump housings (the same material used for brake rotors), 4130 chrome moly gear shafts, and an exclusive "Diamond Stripper" louvered screen windage tray. The company co-developed the Gen III Hemi Drag Pak oil pan and #32010 windage tray with Chrysler to address factory oiling issues at high RPM, and its products deliver quantified performance gains of approximately 3-4% (10-15 HP) on street applications and up to 25 HP from windage trays.

The business model is direct-to-consumer manufacturing: products ship from a single Simi Valley facility to buyers via the company's own e-commerce storefront (store.milodon.com) and direct phone sales (805-577-5950), with no third-party distributor or marketplace relationships disclosed. Go-to-market combines a detailed product catalog website (SEO-driven mid-funnel content), Engine Labs YouTube features, BBB A+ accreditation as a bottom-of-funnel trust signal, and event-driven promotion via Milodon's own race cars (e.g., the Milodon Charger). Per-unit pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers are directed to the online store or phone inquiries. The company is privately held, family-involved, and BBB A+ accredited in the Santa Barbara region.

Name

Milodon

Legal name

Milodon, Inc.

Website

https://milodon.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Milodon is a Simi Valley, California-based manufacturer of performance engine oiling components—including oil pans, pumps, windage trays, and pickups—for V8 engines used in drag racing, circle track, marine, off-road, and street applications, serving enthusiasts and professional engine builders since 1957.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performance Engine Components

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Gasoline Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing (33631), Motor Vehicle Gasoline Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing (336310)

SIC

Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714)

akta.pro primary industry

Passenger Vehicle Fuel System Manufacturing (ICE) (IMACAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Passenger Vehicle Engine Systems Manufacturing (ICE) (IMACAAAF)

Keywords

• Performance oil pans
• Racing engine components
• V8 oil systems
• Windage trays
• Oil pump pickups

Headquarters

HQ city

Simi Valley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct-to-Consumer Product Sales: One-time sale of manufactured performance engine components (oil pans, oil pumps, windage trays, timing covers, valves, water pumps, engine bolts, gear drives, timing chains, etc.) shipped direct from the Simi Valley, CA facility to consumers via the store.milodon.com e-commerce storefront.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Milodon manufactures and sells premium performance oil pans, oil pumps, windage trays, oil pump pickups, and related engine components designed for V8 racing and street applications. The product line spans Street/Strip, Drag Race, Circle Track, Pro Touring/Road Race, Marine, Off-Road, and Truck configurations covering Chevy, Ford, Chrysler, Olds, Pontiac, and AMC engines, with over 150 oil pan part numbers and supporting matched oil-system components sold direct to consumers and engine builders from its Simi Valley, California facility.

Product overview

Milodon's offering is a focused product portfolio (rather than a single unified software platform) centered on performance engine oil-system components, sold primarily through its online store at store.milodon.com. The flagship product line is the Milodon Oil Pans family, with engine-specific sub-lines for Big Block Chevy, Small Block Chevy, Chevy LS, Ford (289-302, 4.6/5.4L, 351W, 351C/400M, 390-428, 429-460), Chrysler (383-440 Wedge, 426 Hemi, 392 Hemi, LA 318/340/360), Gen III Hemi (5.7/6.1/6.4/6.2 Hellcat), Oldsmobile/Pontiac, AMC, and Dart SHP blocks. Supporting the oil pans are matched performance components: Oil Pumps (including Billet Aluminum 6061-T6 units), Oil Pump Pick-Ups, Oil Pump Drive Shafts, Windage Trays and Studs (including the exclusive "Diamond Stripper" screen tray), Oil Pan Gaskets, Oil Pump Primers, Lifter Valley Vents and Screen Kits, Oil Flow Restrictors, and Remote Oil Filter Kits. Adjacent engine components include Timing Covers, Timing Chains and Cam Bolts, Gear Drives, Water Pumps, Billet Dipsticks, Stainless and Megaflow Racing Valves, Main Caps, Head Studs and Main Studs, Engine Bolts, Valve Covers, and Engine Assembly items. A small Milodon Apparel line (tee shirts) rounds out the catalog. All products are positioned as American-made, in business since 1957, and designed for Street/Strip, Drag Race, Pro Touring/Road Race, Circle Track, Marine, Off-Road, and Truck applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Milodon Oil Pans High-performance oil pans and oil sumps designed for Street/Strip, Drag Race, Circle Track, Pro Touring/Road Race, Stock Replacement, Engine Swap, Marine, 4x4 Off Road, and Truck applications. Over 150 models covering all V8 engines - Chevy, Ford, Chrysler, Olds, Pontiac and AMC. Manufactured using aircraft-quality TIG welding and Milodon's trademark gold rust-preventative plating.
• Oil Pumps Performance and heavy-duty oil pumps for Small Block Chevy, Big Block Chevy, Ford 260-289-302, and Chrysler Wedge & Hemi (including Billet Aluminum 6061-T6). Features 40,000 PSI G-10/G-2 housing material, CNC machining, 100% flow testing, with billet wedge and hemi pumps delivering 19-21 GPM and 20-30% increase in oil volume and pressure versus stock.
• Oil Pump Pick-Ups

Quantifiable outcome

• 3-4% power gain / 10-15 free horsepower on street applications from oil pan design
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered flagship / tier 1 — co-developed drag pak oil pan and tier 2 — component compatibility partner.

• Chrysler (Stellantis) Drag Pak Engineering Teamflagship / tier 1 — co-developed drag pak oil panStrategic or Co-development PartnerMilodon states the Gen III Hemi Drag Pak oil pan #31005 was 'Designed with Chrysler to correct original Drag Pak oiling issues.' The #32010 windage tray was 'the one used in the Mopar new Hemi Drag Pak cars to cure the windage problems they were having at higher RPMs.' This is a formal co-development relationship tied to factory Drag Pak Challenger/Charger race cars.
• Melling Engine Partstier 2 — component compatibility partnerTechnology or IntegrationMelling oil pumps (e.g., Melling M55HV, M55, M68HV, M83HV, M84AHV, M99HV, M22FHV, M54D, M72HV, M50, M57HV, M63HV, M84D) are explicitly cross-referenced as compatible pumps for Milodon oil pans and pickup tubes throughout the product catalog. Pickup part numbers are specified by Melling model.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Canton Racing Products: Canton Racing Products manufactures high-performance oil pans, oil pump pickups, and engine oiling system components for V8 race and street applications. It is the closest direct competitor to Milodon in oil pans and oil-system accessories for drag race, circle track, and marine use.
• Moroso Performance Products: Moroso makes performance oil pans, oil pump pickups, windage trays, valve covers, and related engine components serving drag race, circle track, and street performance V8 enthusiasts. It directly overlaps with Milodon's core oil-system catalog and target buyer.
• Mr. Gasket: Mr. Gasket produces performance gaskets, oil pans, fasteners, and engine dress-up components for V8 hot rod and racing applications. It is a direct competitor across multiple Milodon product lines including gaskets, pans, and engine bolt kits.
• ATI Performance Products: ATI builds performance driveline components including fluid dampers, race converters, and supercharger systems for drag and street performance V8s. It serves the same high-horsepower V8 builder segment as Milodon with adjacent but complementary components.
• ARP (Automotive Racing Products): ARP manufactures high-strength fasteners including head studs, main studs, and engine bolts used in high-performance V8 race engines. Milodon offers its own head stud, main stud, and engine bolt lines, placing ARP as a direct product-line competitor.
• Scat Enterprises / Speedmaster: Scat Enterprises and Speedmaster produce crankshafts, connecting rods, and rotating assembly components for performance V8 builds. They share Milodon's engine builder customer base and overlap on certain engine assembly accessories.

Broad incumbents

• Holley Performance Products: Holley is a large performance aftermarket parent owning brands across fuel systems, EFI, intake manifolds, and V8 engine components. It competes broadly with Milodon through its portfolio of brands and dwarfs Milodon in scale and distribution reach.
• Edelbrock: Edelbrock manufactures intake manifolds, cylinder heads, and other V8 performance engine components serving hot rodders and racers. It is a broader portfolio incumbent that overlaps with Milodon on the engine builder customer segment rather than on a specific oil-system SKU.
• COMP Cams: COMP Cams designs and manufactures camshafts, valvetrain, and related V8 performance components. It serves the same professional engine builder and racer segments as Milodon, with overlapping customer relationships though different core SKUs.
• Aeromotive: Aeromotive makes high-performance fuel pumps, fuel rails, and oil system components for V8 race and street applications. It is a broader incumbent in the vehicle fluid systems category that overlaps with Milodon on oil system products and builder customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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