Liberty's Gears

What Liberty's Gears does

Liberty's Gears (legal entity: Liberty's High Performance Products, Inc.) is a family-owned manufacturer, retailer, and distributor of high-performance automotive transmissions and related components, headquartered at 41775 Production Dr. in Harrison Township, Michigan. Founded in 1971 by Joseph C. Liberty after an 18-year career at Cadillac's tool and die division, the company has been in continuous operation for 55 years and is now led by second-generation President and lead engineer Craig Liberty, with third-generation Design Engineer Nicole Liberty (University of Michigan, BS Mechanical Engineering, 2016) contributing to product development. The company is privately held by the Liberty family with no external investors, subsidiaries, or parent company.

The core product portfolio is built around a proprietary dual-cluster (dual countershaft) clutchless transmission architecture, branded as the Equalizer, plus the H-Pattern Equalizer clutch-assisted variant and the Extreme-T line purpose-built for extreme drag racing classes such as Pro Mod, 10.5, and Drag Radial. These products are rated from roughly 850 hp up to 4,000+ hp depending on configuration, with pricing ranging from approximately $10,935 for entry-level Clutchless units to $31,700 for the Extreme-T 10-Speed with billet housing. The portfolio also includes the LSC magnesium-case transmission line, RB25/26 clutchless transmissions, Pro Stock Motorcycle rotating assemblies, application-specific gear sets for Honda B/K-Series, EVO 8/9, Neon SRT-4, and Mazda RX7, plus a patented line of Extreme Lubricants formulated with proprietary High Performance Coating Technology. Underlying technical capabilities include metal enhancement processing (cryogenic processing, thermal stabilization, shot peen, and a surface enhancement method that preserves gear involute geometry) and face-plate/pro-shift modifications that eliminate stock synchronizers. Intellectual property is anchored by U.S. Patent No. 3739892 on the Liberty Pro Ring and process.

The business operates as both a B2C retailer and a B2B supplier to professional motorsport customers. Hardware sales dominate the revenue mix (proprietary transmissions, Tremec-branded units, gear sets, components, lubricants, and branded apparel), with services revenue from metal enhancement processing, face-plate modifications, and rebuild work as a secondary stream. The company is an authorized Elite Tremec Distributor, holding extensive inventory of the T-5, T-45, T-56, T-56 Magnum, TKX, TKO-500, TKO-600, TR-3650, and TR-6060 transmissions and parts. Go-to-market combines direct phone sales with $5,000 deposit-based custom orders, a WooCommerce online store accepting PayPal and credit cards, an eBay storefront, a YouTube channel for product promotion, and direct outreach to professional racing teams such as Steve Jackson, Melanie Salemi, and Hard Racing. The customer base spans professional drag racing teams, professional engine enthusiasts, and a long tail of high-performance vehicle builders across North America and globally, with no single customer dominating the disclosed mix.

Name

Liberty's Gears

Legal name

Liberty's High Performance Products, Inc.

Website

https://libertysgears.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Liberty's Gears is a family-owned manufacturer and Elite Tremec Distributor specializing in high-performance manual transmissions, metal enhancement services, and patented lubricants for professional drag racing teams and automotive enthusiasts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

High-Performance Automotive Transmissions

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing (33635), Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing (333612), Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (333613)

akta.pro primary industry

Transmission & Transaxle Manufacturing (Manual/Automatic/DCT/CVT) (IMACAHAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Clutch, Torque Converter & Flywheel Manufacturing (IMACAHAI), Gearmotors, Gearboxes & Speed Reducers (IMAGACAF)

Keywords

• High-performance transmissions
• Manual transmission assemblies
• Racing transmission components
• Automotive performance parts
• Tremec transmission distributor

Headquarters

HQ city

Harrison Township

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Transmission Sales: Sale of complete Tremec transmissions (T-5, T-45, T-56, T-56 Magnum, TKX, TKO-500, TKO-600, TR-3650, TR-6060) and proprietary Equalizer/Extreme-T transmissions. Pricing ranges from $2,000 for basic T-5 to $31,700 for Extreme-T 10-speed.
2. Parts and Components: Sale of gear sets, input/output shafts, bellhousings, shifters, and replacement parts for various vehicle applications including Honda B/K-Series, Mazda RX7, EVO 8/9, Neon SRT-4.
3. Extreme Lubricants: Sale of proprietary engine oils (50W-70W Nitro Synthetic, 20W-50 Synthetic, 5W-40 Full Synthetic), gear oils (90W-250W), and ATF products with patented coating technology.
4. Services and Processing: Metal enhancement services (Cryogenic Processing, Thermal Stabilization, Shot Peen, Surface Enhancement), face plate modifications, and rebuild services.
5. Apparel and Merchandise: Sale of branded apparel including t-shirts, hoodies, hats, and accessories.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Liberty's Gears manufactures and distributes high-performance automotive manual transmissions and related components. The company produces its proprietary Equalizer and Extreme-T clutchless transmissions rated from 850hp up to 4,000+ horsepower, serves as an authorized Elite Tremec distributor for T-5, TKX, TKO 500/600, Magnum, and other Tremec manual transmissions, supplies application-specific gear sets for Honda B/K-Series, Mazda RX7, EVO 8/9, and Neon SRT-4 platforms, and offers Extreme Lubricants with patented coating technology, Metal Enhancement Processing, and Face Plate/Pro Shift modification services.

Product overview

Liberty's Gears is a specialized manufacturer and Elite Tremec Distributor of high-performance automotive transmissions and related components. The product portfolio centers on clutchless and H-pattern manual transmissions (Equalizer, Extreme-T, LSC, RB25/26) with power ratings ranging from 850hp to 4,000hp, alongside a comprehensive line of Tremec-branded transmissions (T-5, TKX, TKO 500/600, Magnum, Magnum XL). The company also offers application-specific gear sets for Honda B/K-Series, EVO 8/9, Neon SRT-4, and Mazda RX7 vehicles, plus specialty lubricants and apparel. Services include metal enhancement processing, face plate modifications, and custom machining.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• H-Pattern Equalizer Transmission Clutch-assisted version of the Extreme Clutchless transmission featuring dual countershaft design rated to hold upwards of 4,000 horsepower while maintaining stock style sliders. Priced from $15,800.
• Clutchless Equalizer Transmission Dual countershaft clutchless transmissions available in Limited Option, Pro Stock Z Style, and EXTREME variants. Power flow is never interrupted between gear changes. Pricing ranges from $10,935 to $11,880 depending on variant.
• Extreme-T Transmissions Purpose-built transmissions for extreme classes such as Pro Mod, 10.5, and Drag Radial. Available in 2-10 speed configurations with torque converter drive unit compatibility. Pricing from $12,750 to $31,700.
• Extreme Lubricants Patented synthetic and paraffinic engine oils (50W-70W Nitro Synthetic, 20W-50 Synthetic, 5W-40 Full Synthetic), gear oils (90W-250W), and ATF products incorporating High Performance Coating Technology that forms a self-lubricating ceramic film under high load.
• Tremec T-5 Transmission Assembly 5-speed manual transmission assembly for performance automotive applications. Priced at $2,000.
• Tremec TKX 5-Speed Transmission 5-speed RWD manual transmission with 600 lb.-ft. torque capacity, capable of 8,000 RPM engine speeds with shifts at 7,500 RPM. Base price $2,895 with face-plated version at $4,395.
• Tremec TKO 500 Transmission 5-speed synchronized transmission with upgrade options including surface enhancement processing, carbon fiber blocking rings, and face plate conversion. Base price $2,595 with upgrades from $2,829 to $3,254.
• Tremec TKO 600 Transmission Heavy-duty 5-speed transmission featuring Liberty's exclusive threaded front cluster bearing support for enhanced durability in high-torque applications.
• Tremec Magnum 6-Speed Transmission 6-speed performance transmission available in standard and F-Body configurations with multiple upgrade packages including carbon fiber rings and face plate engagement. Base price $3,545 with upgrades from $4,949 to $6,649.
• Tremec Magnum XL Transmission Kit 6-speed transmission kit with enhanced torque capacity and multiple upgrade configurations for high-performance applications.
• RB25/26 Clutchless Transmission Pro Stock Z Style 5-Speed and Extreme transmissions designed specifically for Nissan RB engines, rated from 1,500hp to 3,000hp depending on configuration.
• LSC Transmissions O-Ringed magnesium case transmissions available in LSC5000 (850hp) and LSC5100 (1,100hp) variants featuring metal enhancement processing.
• Pro Stock Motorcycle Transmission 6-speed rotating assemblies for Suzuki and Buell motorcycles with complete input/output shafts, forks, shift drum, and springs.
• Honda B-Series Transmission 4-speed rotating assembly for Honda B-Series engines with face plate engagement gears, available in multiple gear and final drive ratios.
• Honda K-Series 1st-4th Faceplating Faceplating service for Honda K-Series 1st-4th speed gears including fork modification for improved shifting performance.
• EVO 8/9 Gear Set Complete gear set for Mitsubishi EVO 8/9 including input gears, cluster gears, forks, ring, and pinion.
• Neon SRT-4 Gear Set Complete gear set for Dodge Neon SRT-4 with face-plated spur gears, billet brass fork, and hard coat anodized billet aluminum fork.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,000+ hp transmission capacity
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TremeccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLiberty's Gears is an Elite Tremec Transmission Distributor, providing the best source for all T-5, T-45, T-56, T-56 Magnum, TKX, TKO-500, TKO-600, TR-3650 and TR-6060 transmission needs. They maintain extensive inventory of complete Tremec transmissions and parts.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ATI Performance Products: Major drag racing driveline component manufacturer offering Super Dampers, race transmissions, and converters; competes with Liberty's directly in the Pro Mod and extreme-class drag racing customer set.
• Modern Driveline: Specializes in Tremec transmission conversion kits and related components, directly comparable to Liberty's role as a Tremec Elite Distributor and provider of upgrade packages (face plating, TKO modifications).
• Coan Engineering: Long-standing builder of high-performance automatic and manual racing transmissions for drag racing; competes in the same Pro Stock / Pro Mod segment as Liberty's high-horsepower manual line.
• Hughes Performance: High-performance automatic and manual racing transmission specialist serving drag racing and street/strip customers, directly comparable to Liberty's high-horsepower transmission portfolio.
• G-Force Racing Transmissions: Direct competitor specializing in high-performance clutchless and glide racing transmissions for drag racing applications, overlapping closely with Liberty's Equalizer, Extreme-T, and Pro Stock product lines.
• Keisler Automotive: Provider of Tremec-based manual transmission kits and bellhousing systems for muscle car and pro-touring applications, overlapping with Liberty's Tremec distribution and upgrade business.
• Quick Drive: Performance driveline component manufacturer (couplers, drive shafts, transmission accessories) serving drag racing and pro-touring markets adjacent to Liberty's driveline and component business.
• Pro Gear: Performance transmission and gear set specialist, overlapping with Liberty's gear set, shaft, and component offerings across multiple vehicle platforms.
• RPM Transmissions: Custom performance transmission builder serving drag racing and street performance customers, comparable in custom fabrication capability and target buyer profile to Liberty's.

Broad incumbents

• Tremec: Original equipment manufacturer of manual transmissions including T-5, T-56, TKX, TKO, and TR-6060; Liberty's key supplier and also a broader market incumbent whose distribution choices directly shape Liberty's addressable market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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