What AED Performance does

AED Performance is a privately-held manufacturer of custom, high-performance carburetors and racing fuel system components, headquartered in North Chesterfield, Virginia (also doing business as AED Competition). The company designs, CNC-machines, ports, wet-flow tests, and blueprints carburetors for drag racing, off-road, marine, pro street, circle track, and modified/pulling applications, serving a niche but technically demanding segment of the motorsport and high-performance street market. The product portfolio spans entry-level HO-Series carburetors (650-1000 cfm, priced $719-$1,049) through professional-grade Pro-Series, Max-Pro, and G5 Billet Dominator carburetors with throttle bores up to 2.900 inches (priced $1,319 to over $2,029), complemented by a parts and rebuild kit catalog for Holley-compatible carburetors and a portfolio of branded product lines (HO-Series, HO-Modified, Competition, Pro Street, Circle Track, Marine, Off Road, Pulling).

The company operates a vertically-integrated manufacturing facility that includes a computer-controlled wet flow bench, CNC machining centers, flowbenches, total induction benches, engine dyno, and chassis dyno. All carburetors are custom-built per customer application specifications, with proprietary fuel curves designed into billet metering blocks and 4th Generation Billet Annular Boosters that improve fuel atomization and signal. Quality control includes hand-assembly and test-run before shipment. The "New Carburetor Recommendation" service establishes a consultative sales motion in which technical staff (such as John Dickie) advise customers on carburetor selection based on their engine combination.

AED Performance runs a direct-to-consumer business model, selling through its e-commerce website (aedperformance.com) and phone sales line (804-271-9107), with products shipped directly to customers nationwide. Revenue is generated from hardware sales of custom carburetors and parts/supplies, with supplementary income from professional services (carburetor work orders and consulting). The company has cultivated a strong reputation in the niche racing community, evidenced by 4.8/5 Google reviews across 70 reviews, over three decades of continuous operation, multiple Carb Shootout victories (more than all competitors combined), and recent national championship wins by Johnny Pluchino (Mountain Motor Pro-Stock, 2026) and Alan Drinkwater (Xtreme Pro-Stock, 2025), both using AED G5 Dominators paired with John Kaase Power engines.

Name

AED Performance

Legal name

AED Performance

Website

https://aedperformance.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AED Performance is a Virginia-based manufacturer of custom CNC-machined performance carburetors for drag racing, off-road, marine, and circle track applications, selling directly to consumers and racers under the AED Competition brand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Performance Carburetors: Custom-built and standard performance carburetors sold directly to racing customers. Products include HO-Series, Competition Series, Pro Street, and Marine carburetors ranging from $700 to $2000+
2. Carburetor Parts and Rebuild Kits: Replacement parts, rebuild kits, fuel lines, hardware, and tools for Holley-compatible carburetors. Prices range from $14 to $260
3. Carburetor Services: Carburetor work orders and new carburetor recommendation services for custom applications

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AED Performance designs, CNC-machines, wet-flow tests, and blueprints custom-built performance carburetors for street, strip, and competition applications. The portfolio spans HO-Series carburetors (650–1000 cfm), Competition Dominators (Pro-Series, Max Pro, G5 Billet), Marine, Pro Street, and Circle Track models, complemented by Holley-compatible rebuild kits, replacement parts, hardware, fuel lines, and specialty tools. Carburetor work order and new carburetor recommendation services provide custom application engineering for professional racing teams and enthusiasts.

Product overview

AED Performance offers a comprehensive line of high-performance carburetors and racing fuel system components. The product portfolio centers on three main carburetor families: the HO-Series (including HO-Modified variants) for street/strip applications ranging from 650-1000 cfm; the Competition lineup featuring Pro-Series, Max-Pro, and G5 Billet Dominators with throttle bores from 2.00" to 2.900" for professional racing; and dedicated Marine carburetors. The company also provides extensive parts support including rebuild kits for Holley carburetors (2BBL, 4150, 4160, 4175, 4500), hardware, fuel lines, and specialized tools. All carburetors are custom-built, CNC machined and ported, wet flowed, blueprinted, and tested for maximum performance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Competition Series: Custom built carburetors for competition racing including Pro Street, Drag Race, Circle Track, Marine, and Off Road applications.
• HO-Series
• HO-Modified
• Circle Track
• Pro Street
• Marine
• Off Road
• Pulling

Products and services

• AED Performance 650 HO Carburetor Entry-level HO-Series carburetor delivering 650 cfm airflow with a lightweight aluminum HP-style mainbody and enhanced throttle response, designed for street/strip applications.
• AED Performance 750 HO Carburetor HO-Series carburetor delivering 750 cfm airflow with stronger booster signal for improved throttle response, low-end acceleration, and broader power band, suited for street/strip use.
• AED Performance 850 HO Carburetor HO-Series carburetor delivering 850 cfm airflow with conventional aluminum mainbody and high-flow drop leg boosters for enhanced throttle response.
• AED Performance 950 HO Carburetor 950 cfm HO-Series carburetor using 750HP-style mainbody mated to an 850-sized baseplate for 820 cfm actual airflow and exceptional mid-range performance.
• AED Performance 1000 HO Carburetor 1000 HO carburetor delivering 900 cfm airflow with a large HP-style mainbody and 1.750" baseplate designed for big block engine applications.
• AED Performance 750 HO-EC Electric Choke Carburetor 750 cfm HO-Series carburetor with electric choke for cold-start applications, featuring stronger booster signal and excellent drivability.
• AED Performance 750 HPHO Carburetor High-performance 750 carburetor delivering 800 cfm airflow with large radius inlet for exceptional mid-range and top-end performance.
• AED Performance 650 HPHO Carburetor High-performance 650 carburetor delivering 700 cfm airflow with aluminum HP mainbody and exceptional mid-range and higher-end performance.
• AED 950 HO Modified Carburetor Fully CNC-ported 860 cfm carburetor using a lightweight aluminum 750HP-style mainbody with custom machined, sized, and stepped boosters and red or black anodized billet metering blocks blueprinted on all circuits with proprietary fuel curve.
• AED Performance 850HO-Annular Carburetor Advanced 850 cfm carburetor featuring 4th generation custom billet annular boosters that increase carburetor signal, properly atomize fuel charge, and shear the atomized fuel charge cleaner for a denser air/fuel mixture.
• AED Competition Pro Series 1050-1150 Dominator Carburetor Pro-Series Dominator carburetors with custom machined CNC-ported HP bodies up to 2.00" throttle bore, featuring redesigned fuel circuitry and air flow management, priced from $1,489.95.
• AED Competition Max Pro Dominator Carburetor Max-Pro Dominator carburetors for larger engines with throttle bore sizes from 2.100" to 2.200", capable of flowing 1370 cfm wet, featuring CNC machined billet boosters, priced from $1,629.95.
• AED Competition G5 Billet Dominator Carburetor Top-tier billet aluminum Dominator carburetors with throttle bores from 2.200" to 2.900", fully CNC machined and ported, featuring adjustable billet metering blocks and 3-circuit metering, priced from $2,029.95.
• AED Pro Street Dominator Carburetors Dominator carburetors designed for street and racetrack use with 3-circuit metering, featuring custom machined CNC-ported HP bodies up to 2.00" throttle bore, priced from $1,489.95.
• AED Competition Marine 4150 Carburetor Marine-specific 4150 carburetors designed for boat racing applications with custom specifications tailored to marine engine requirements.
• AED Competition Dominators Competition-grade Dominator carburetors designed for high-horsepower applications and marine use.
• AED Competition Late Model and Modified Circle Track Carburetors Circle track carburetors built for Late Model and Modified racing applications, starting from $1,319.95.
• AED Competition Crate 602 and 604 Carburetors Competition carburetors designed for Crate 602 and 604 racing engines in circle track applications.
• AED Competition Billet Splits Carburetors Billet construction competition carburetors with throttle bore options from 2.200" to 2.900" for drag race and truck pulling applications.
• AED Performance 2BBL Rebuild Kit 2-barrel carburetor rebuild kit for maintaining and restoring carburetor performance, priced at $53.95.
• AED Performance 4150 Rebuild Kit Rebuild kit designed to fit any Holley 4150 series carburetor, priced at $79.95.
• AED Performance 4160 Rebuild Kit Rebuild kit for all Holley 4160 vacuum secondary carburetors, priced at $64.95.
• AED Performance 4175 Rebuild Kit Rebuild kit for all Holley 4175 spread bore carburetors, priced at $77.95.
• AED Performance 4500 Dominator Rebuild Kit Rebuild kit for all Holley Dominator 4500 series carburetors, priced at $82.95.
• AED Performance 650-800 Baseplate (Part #6460) Performance baseplate for 650-800 cfm carburetor applications, priced at $144.95.
• AED Performance .110 Needle & Seat (Part #5110) High-flow .110 needle and seat assembly for performance carburetors, priced at $14.95.
• AED Performance 30cc Pump Kit (Part #5570) 30cc accelerator pump kit for enhanced fuel delivery during acceleration, priced at $49.95.
• AED Performance 4150-4500 Stainless Bowl Screws (Part #5200SS) Stainless steel bowl screws designed for 4150 and 4500 style carburetors, made in USA with 5/16 hex-heads and reusable gaskets, priced at $31.95.
• Pro-Series Throttle Shaft Bushing Kit (Part #7950) Throttle shaft bushing kit for repairing or eliminating play in throttle shafts, preventing vacuum leaks and providing cleaner adjustable idle, priced at $259.95.
• AED Performance Braided #6 Dual Feed Fuel Line (Part #6095BK) All-black braided #6 dual feed fuel line for 4150 carburetors with 7/8 x 20 inlet fittings and 1/8" NPT fuel pressure gauge port, priced at $96.98-$99.95.
• Carburetor Work Order Service Custom carburetor work order service for rebuilding, modifying, and tuning customer-supplied carburetors to application specifications.
• New Carburetor Recommendation Service Custom carburetor recommendation service where AED staff consult with customers on their application and engine combination to recommend the appropriate new carburetor.

Quantifiable outcome

• G5 Dominators have won Unlimited Pro-Stock Championships
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature7 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Proform Parts: Proform manufactures carburetor rebuild kits, parts, and components for Holley-style carburetors—directly competing with AED's Holley-compatible rebuild kits and replacement parts business.
• Edelbrock: Edelbrock is a long-established performance automotive parts manufacturer producing carburetors, intake manifolds, and related engine components. They serve the same drag racing and pro street customer base with overlapping product categories.
• Holley Performance Products: Holley is the dominant manufacturer of performance carburetors and fuel systems in the US aftermarket, including the 4150, 4160, and Dominator series that AED builds replacement parts for. As the incumbent in the same product category, Holley is AED's most direct competitor and benchmark for scale.
• Quick Fuel Technology: Quick Fuel Technology manufactures high-performance carburetors for street and racing applications, directly overlapping AED's HO-Series and Dominator product lines. They compete head-to-head in the drag racing and pro street segments.
• Barry Grant Fuel Systems: Barry Grant manufactures performance carburetors and fuel system components primarily for drag racing and high-performance street applications—directly comparable product lines and customer segments to AED Performance.
• Demon Fuel Systems: Demon Fuel Systems specializes in racing carburetors and billet components for high-horsepower applications, competing directly with AED's Dominator and G5 product lines in drag racing and motorsports.
• Pro Systems carburetors: Pro Systems carburetors is a manufacturer of custom racing carburetors and Pro Mod-specific fuel systems—directly comparable to AED's Pro-Series and G5 Dominator lines serving professional drag racers.
• Braswell Carburetion: Braswell Carburetion offers custom carburetor building, modifications, and restoration services for vintage and racing applications—overlapping AED's custom carburetor work order and modification services.
• Wilson Manifolds: Wilson Manifolds produces racing intake manifolds and carburetor spacer setups for drag racing, tractor pulling, and circle track—comparable to AED's racing-specific carburetor builds for similar motorsports customers.

Emerging players

• Kinsler Fuel Injection: Kinsler manufactures high-end fuel injection and carburetor systems for racing, with overlap in custom high-horsepower applications—representing a premium adjacent technology that could substitute for traditional carburetors over time.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AEDCompetition
• Instagraminstagram.com/aed_performance/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aed-performance

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Investors

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