Harland Sharp
Harland Sharp is a third-generation, family-owned American manufacturer of aluminum roller-tip rocker arms, stud girdles and valvetrain components, serving performance automotive enthusiasts, engine builders and a 70+ distributor network across the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1950
- HeadquartersStrongsville, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Harland Sharp firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Harland Sharp
- Legal name
- Custom Speed Parts Mfg., Inc.
- Website
- https://harlandsharp.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1950
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Harland Sharp is a third-generation, family-owned American manufacturer of aluminum roller-tip rocker arms, stud girdles and valvetrain components, serving performance automotive enthusiasts, engine builders and a 70+ distributor network across the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Harland Sharp industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Performance Valvetrain Components
- akta.pro primary industry
- Aluminum Value-Added Components (Automotive, Aerospace, Packaging, Building Systems) (IMAKACAM)
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Where Harland Sharp is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Strongsville
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Harland Sharp business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Direct online hardware sales: One-time retail purchase of roller rocker arms, shaft systems, stud girdles, components, apparel, and gift cards via the company-owned Shopify e-commerce storefront. Set-level prices typically $390–$1,642; individual pieces from $2 to $218.85. Polylocks included with sets and pieces.
- Distributor wholesale: Wholesale distribution to a national/international network of authorized performance aftermarket distributors and retailers (Summit Racing, Jegs, Mancini, Lane Automotive, etc.). All shipments F.O.B. Strongsville, Ohio via UPS ground; international duties/taxes borne by the importer.
- Rebuild / inspection service: Paid post-sale rebuild and inspection service. Inspection and replacement of components (trunions, bearings, snap rings, pins, rollers) starts at $196.00 per set plus return shipping; performed at the company's discretion in Strongsville.
- Gift card sales: Brand gift cards available in $50, $100, $300, $500, and $1,000 denominations through the online storefront.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Stud mount rocker arms range $29.80–$558 (single piece to full set). |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Ford head-specific shaft systems priced $50.05–$1,576 per set. |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Mopar shaft systems priced $26.00–$1,642 per set. |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Pedestal mount rocker systems priced $2.00–$1,067. |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Buick shaft systems priced $55.10–$1,416. |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Stud girdles priced $321–$499. |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Components (adjusters, polylocks, shafts, spacers, stands, hold-downs, nuts) priced $9–$410. |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Branded apparel and gift cards. |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Rebuild / inspection service. |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Shipping and returns policy. |
Go-to-market motion4 records
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels9 records
Harland Sharp product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Harland Sharp designs, manufactures, and sells high-performance aluminum roller-tip rocker arms and related valvetrain components — including stud mount rockers, head-specific rockers, shaft-mount rocker systems, pedestal-mount rockers, stud girdles, and supporting components — in three differentiated series (Original, Diamond lightweight, Heavy Duty) for American V8, LS-series, BMC, and CVH engine platforms. All parts are 100% Made in USA from nine proprietary 2024-T3511 aluminum extrusions, machined and hand-assembled in Strongsville, Ohio, and sold direct to consumers and through a broad authorized distributor network with a lifetime guarantee against manufacturing defects.
Product overview
Harland Sharp (operated by Custom Speed Parts Mfg, Inc.) is a single-line manufacturer specializing in aluminum roller tip rocker arms and related valvetrain components, organized as a unified product family with three main styling tiers (Original, Diamond, Heavy Duty) across multiple engine fitments. The product portfolio comprises Stud Mount Rockers (Original/Diamond/Heavy Duty series), Head Specific Rockers for aftermarket cylinder heads, Ford Head Specific Shaft Systems, Buick Shaft Systems, Pedestal Mount Rockers (covering GM LS, Dodge, Ford, AMC, Jeep applications), Mopar Shaft Systems, BMC Rocker Assemblies for classic British engines, Stud Girdles, supporting Components (adjusters, polylocks, shafts, spacers, stands), and branded Apparel and Gift Cards, with an accompanying Rocker Rebuild Service. All products are 100% Made in USA from 2024-T3511 aluminum extrusions and are sold under a lifetime guarantee against manufacturing defects.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Stud Mount Rockers Stud-mounted aluminum roller rocker arms in Original, Diamond, and Heavy Duty series, fitments spanning small/big block Chevrolet, small/big block Ford, AMC V8, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Chevy Inline 6, Ford Inline 6, and AMC Inline 6, available in multiple ratios (1.5:1, 1.6:1, 1.65:1, 1.7:1, 1.73:1, 1.8:1) and offset intake variants.
- Head Specific Rockers Stud-mount roller rocker arms engineered for specific aftermarket cylinder heads including AFR, Brodix, Edelbrock Victor Jr., Trickflow Highport, Trickflow Twisted Wedge, Trickflow "R", Canfield, Oldsmobile Bulldog, and Oldsmobile Edelbrock Performer RPM heads.
- Ford Head Specific Shaft Systems Shaft-mount rocker systems for small block Ford cylinder heads including Edelbrock Victor Jr., Trickflow Highport, Trickflow Twisted Race, Trickflow Street, Brodix T1F, AFR 185-205-225, Ford Racing Z304, and AMC V8 1974-91 290-401, plus FE Ford V8 bronze-bushed and needle-bearing kits.
- Mopar Shaft Systems Shaft-mount rocker systems for Mopar engines including Big Block Mopar V8, Small Block Mopar V8, Stage IV-VI Heads, Brodix B1BS, Chrysler Trans Am Heads, Chrysler W2 Econo Heads, Edelbrock Victor, Edelbrock Victor Max Wedge Heads, Indy 440-1, W2/W5 Race, and Trickflow Small Block Mopar V8, with offset intake/exhaust configurations.
- Buick Shaft Systems Shaft-mount rocker systems for Buick V6 1978-88 3.8L and Big Block Buick V8 engines, featuring needle bearing fulcrums, heavy wall rocker shafts, and 7/16-20 by 5/16 cup adjusters with cross-hole oiling, designed for valve springs up to 1.500 diameter and .750 lift cams.
- Pedestal Mount Rockers Pedestal-mount roller rockers for GM Gen III LS1/LS6/LS2/LS4, GM LS1 w/L92 Heads, GM LS7 2006-present, Dodge Magnum V6/V8, Dodge Viper V10, Ford 3.8 V6, Small Block Ford V8, AMC V8, AMC/Jeep Inline 6 (2.5L and 4.0L), and Oldsmobile V8, with LS1/LS6 conversion kit option.
- BMC Rocker Assemblies Rocker arm assemblies for British Motor Corporation (BMC) engines covering the 948-1100, 1275, TR4, TR6, and Spitfire applications, with factory replacement and offset stand variants.
- Stud Girdles CNC-machined aluminum stud girdles for small/big block Chevy and small/big block Ford that stabilize the valve train and prevent stud deflection, with multiple fitments for AFR, Edelbrock, Trickflow, Canfield, GM Bowtie, Dart Merlin, 351 Cleveland, Iron & Aluminum CJ, and A-460 cylinder heads.
- Components Replacement and supporting valvetrain components including ball-style adjusters, cup-style adjusters, polylocks, jam nuts, stud girdle nuts, shafts (Ford FE, Mopar B, Mopar LA), spacers, hold downs, stands, Ford FE center/end stand sets, and Ford FE spacer kits.
- Apparel and Gift Cards Branded apparel including Harland Sharp T-shirts available in Black, White, and Gray colors and sizes M through XXL, plus Harland Sharp Gift Cards available in $50, $100, $300, $500, and $1,000 denominations.
- Rocker Rebuild / Inspection Service Factory inspection and component replacement rebuild service covering new trunions, bearings, snap rings, pins, and rollers, starting at $196.00 per set plus return shipping, performed at the Strongsville repair department.
Quantifiable outcome
- Eliminates ~100 grams of moving mass from the valvetrain (Diamond Series)
- +8 more outcomes
Companies that use Harland Sharp
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Harland Sharp technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
Harland Sharp partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
16 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.
- Summit Racing EquipmentflagshipListed as an authorized Harland Sharp distributor with locations in McDonough, GA and Tallmadge, OH. Harland Sharp maintains a Summit Racing storefront/brand page for online orders of Harland Sharp rocker arms.
- JegsflagshipAuthorized Harland Sharp distributor based in Delaware, OH. Lists Harland Sharp rocker arms in its online catalog alongside the Harland Sharp direct storefront.
- Mancini RacingcoreMichigan-based authorized distributor (Fraser, MI). Resells Harland Sharp products through its storefront and supports regional customers.
- Lane Automotive / Motor State DistributingcoreWatervliet, MI distributor carrying Harland Sharp valvetrain products. Major regional performance-parts wholesaler.
- Competition CamscoreTennessee-based camshaft manufacturer/distributor (Memphis, TN) that resells Harland Sharp rocker arms alongside its own camshaft products, reflecting the natural compatibility between Harland Sharp rockers and Competition Cams grinds.
- Reher-Morrison Racing Engines & PartscoreTexas-based engine builder and performance parts retailer that distributes Harland Sharp rocker arms to its customer base of racers.
- Scoggin-Dickey Chevrolet / Performance Auto SupplycoreTexas-based performance Chevy dealer and parts distributor (Lubbock and Arlington, TX) that stocks Harland Sharp products for Chevy enthusiasts.
- Competition ProductscoreWisconsin-based performance parts distributor (Oshkosh, WI) reselling Harland Sharp rocker arms and related components.
- Airflow Research (AFR)coreCalifornia-based cylinder head manufacturer (Valencia, CA) that distributes Harland Sharp products and works with Harland Sharp on head-specific rocker fitments (AFR 185-205-225 Heads).
- Mopac Auto Supply LtdflagshipCanadian distributor with three locations (Edmonton AB, Langley BC, Calgary AB) — primary Harland Sharp partner in Western Canada serving the Mopar / muscle car community.
- RaceMax DirectflagshipAustralian performance parts distributor (Bankstown NSW) — primary Harland Sharp distribution partner in Australia.
- Franklin Cam ServicescoreNew Zealand-based camshaft services and parts distributor (Pukekohe) — primary Harland Sharp distribution partner in New Zealand.
- Cylinder Head SpecialistscoreNew Zealand cylinder head specialist (Christchurch) reselling Harland Sharp rocker arms alongside its cylinder head services.
- Quadstar Tuning (Diesel Performance Parts)minorPennsylvania-based diesel performance parts distributor (Butler, PA) tied to Harland Sharp's "Custom/Diesel Rockers" product line managed by [email protected].
- ShopifyflagshipHarland Sharp's e-commerce storefront at harlandsharp.com is powered by Shopify ("Powered by Shopify"), supporting payments via Shopify Payments, Shop Pay, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and major credit cards.
- UPScoreStandard shipping carrier — all Harland Sharp shipments are F.O.B. Strongsville, Ohio via UPS Ground with UPS Next Day Air, 2 Day Blue, and 3 Day Select available for additional charge. Drop-shipments incur extra fees.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Harland Sharp competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Lunati: Performance valvetrain and engine components company selling roller rocker arms, camshafts, and stroker kits. Direct competitor with broader product breadth than Harland Sharp's rocker-only focus.
- COMP Cams: Tennessee-based performance valvetrain specialist offering roller rocker arms, camshafts, lifters, and related valvetrain components. Most direct competitor to Harland Sharp in roller rocker arms, with broader portfolio scope (cams + valvetrain).
- Manley Performance: Performance valvetrain manufacturer producing rocker arms, valves, pistons, and connecting rods. Competes with Harland Sharp in aluminum roller rocker arms for V8 performance applications.
- Isky Cams: Heritage performance valvetrain brand offering roller rockers alongside camshafts and lifters. Competes head-to-head with Harland Sharp in stud-mount and shaft rocker arms for classic American V8 applications.
- Crower Cams & Equipment: Long-established performance valvetrain manufacturer producing roller rocker arms, camshafts, and related components. Comparable to Harland Sharp in target customer (V8 enthusiasts/race engine builders) and product category (aluminum rocker arms).
Broad incumbents
- Brodix: Aftermarket cylinder head manufacturer (B1BS, T1F heads) explicitly supported by Harland Sharp head-specific rocker arm fitments. Adjacent incumbent with shared customer base.
- Trick Flow Specialties: Cylinder head and valvetrain manufacturer whose Trickflow Highport/Twisted Wedge heads are explicitly supported by Harland Sharp rocker products. Adjacent incumbent with broader portfolio.
- Edelbrock: Large diversified performance parts manufacturer with intake manifolds, cylinder heads, and valvetrain components. Head-specific fitments (Victor Jr., etc.) are explicitly supported by Harland Sharp, making Edelbrock an adjacent incumbent.
- Airflow Research (AFR): Aftermarket cylinder head manufacturer whose AFR 185-205-225 heads pair with Harland Sharp head-specific rockers. Both companies share distributor relationships and engine-builder customers.
Emerging players
- Brian Tooley Racing: Performance valvetrain specialist focused on LS/LT platforms. Competes with Harland Sharp in the pedestal-mount LS rocker category with an emerging modern-engine focus.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Harland Sharp leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
Harland Sharp funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Harland Sharp M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Harland Sharp
What does Harland Sharp do?
Harland Sharp designs, manufactures, and sells high-performance aluminum roller-tip rocker arms and related valvetrain components — including stud mount rockers, head-specific rockers, shaft-mount rocker systems, pedestal-mount rockers, stud girdles, and supporting components — in three differentiated series (Original, Diamond lightweight, Heavy Duty) for American V8, LS-series, BMC, and CVH engine platforms. All parts are 100% Made in USA from nine proprietary 2024-T3511 aluminum extrusions, machined and hand-assembled in Strongsville, Ohio, and sold direct to consumers and through a broad authorized distributor network with a lifetime guarantee against manufacturing defects.
Is Harland Sharp a public or private company?
Harland Sharp is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Harland Sharp founded?
Harland Sharp was founded in 1950. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Harland Sharp based?
Harland Sharp is headquartered in Strongsville, United States, in the North America region.
How does Harland Sharp make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Direct online hardware sales are the primary driver. The others are distributor wholesale, rebuild / inspection service and gift card sales.
Who are Harland Sharp's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Lunati, COMP Cams, Manley Performance, Isky Cams and Crower Cams & Equipment. Broad incumbents are Brodix, Trick Flow Specialties, Edelbrock and Airflow Research (AFR). Brian Tooley Racing is listed as an emerging player.
Does Harland Sharp have an API?
No public API is recorded for Harland Sharp.
What industry is Harland Sharp in?
Harland Sharp's product category is Performance Valvetrain Components. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAKACAM, Aluminum Value-Added Components (Automotive, Aerospace, Packaging, Building Systems).