Comptech
Comptech designs and manufactures CARB-legal performance parts, primarily supercharger kits, headers, and exhaust systems, for Acura NSX and Honda S2000 vehicles, selling through its related entity Driving Ambition and a select network of specialty dealers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1985
- HeadquartersRancho Cordova, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Comptech does
Comptech is a niche automotive performance parts manufacturer specializing in supercharger kits and related drivetrain and exhaust components for the Acura NSX (1991-2005) and Honda S2000 (2000-2009+) platforms. The core catalog is centered on a screw-type supercharger kit for the NSX (delivering 60-70 additional horsepower at the wheels from 2,000 RPM through redline) and a centrifugal supercharger kit for the S2000 (delivering 80-90 additional horsepower at the rear wheels, taking the platform to roughly 300 hp at the wheels), supported by stainless steel headers, cat-back exhaust systems, aftercoolers (50-70°F intake air temperature reduction), cold air intakes, billet structural components, and suspension upgrades. Every supercharger kit is sold with 50-state CARB-legal emissions status, enabling street use in California and other Section-177 states—a structural differentiator in the regulated performance aftermarket.
The product line was developed and is validated through Comptech's deep motorsports heritage, including three consecutive IMSA GTP Lights Drivers and Manufacturers Championships (1990-1992), 34 pole positions and 23 wins in 38 IMSA GTP Lights races, a 1995 CART Michigan 500 pole position at 230.458 mph (Honda's first IndyCar pole), and the 2000 Indianapolis 500 victory with Juan Montoya in a car powered by a Comptech engine. The company is currently developing parts for the second-generation NSX, signaling an intent to extend the install base beyond its legacy platforms.
Commercially, Comptech operates a deliberately low-volume, high-touch model: products are sold direct by phone (916.692.2151) primarily through Driving Ambition—a related entity owned by the same principal, Shad Huntley—and through a small, curated network of NSX-specialized dealers. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The customer base is bifurcated between performance automotive enthusiasts seeking street-legal upgrades for legacy NSX and S2000 vehicles, and a modest set of professional and semi-professional racing teams that source engines and components. The brand was reacquired and relaunched by Huntley between 2018 (product rights) and 2020 (trademark and domain), and the company currently operates with 1-10 employees out of Rancho Cordova, California.
Comptech firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Comptech
- Legal name
- Comptech USA
- Website
- https://comptechusa.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1985
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Comptech designs and manufactures CARB-legal performance parts, primarily supercharger kits, headers, and exhaust systems, for Acura NSX and Honda S2000 vehicles, selling through its related entity Driving Ambition and a select network of specialty dealers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Comptech industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Automotive Performance Parts
- NAICS
- Motor Vehicle Gasoline Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing (336310), Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing (33635)
- SIC
- Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Aftermarket Performance & Tuning Products Manufacturing (Intakes/Turbos/ECU Tuners/Superchargers) (IMACANAN)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Aftermarket Exhaust & Emissions Components Manufacturing (Mufflers/Catalysts/DPF/EGR) (IMACANAE)
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Where Comptech is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Rancho Cordova
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Comptech business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Performance Parts Sales: Comptech generates revenue through direct sales of performance parts (supercharger kits, headers, exhausts, suspension components) for Acura NSX and Honda S2000 vehicles. Products are sold via phone through Driving Ambition and a network of specialized dealers.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | NSX Supercharger Kit (97-05 NSX-T) |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels3 records
Comptech product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Comptech designs, manufactures, and sells performance parts for Acura NSX and Honda S2000 vehicles, anchored by supercharger kits (screw-type for NSX, centrifugal for S2000) that deliver 60-90 additional horsepower at the wheels while remaining 50-state emissions legal. The company also develops headers, cat-back exhaust systems, suspension upgrades, aftercooler kits, cold air boxes, and racing engines through its professional motorsports program. All products are validated through decades of racing at the highest levels including IndyCar and IMSA.
Product overview
Comptech is an automotive performance parts company specializing in supercharger kits and related performance components for Acura NSX and Honda S2000 vehicles. The core product line centers on screw-type supercharger kits for the NSX (models spanning 1991-2005) and centrifugal supercharger kits for the S2000 (2000-2009+), with additional offerings including headers, exhaust systems, suspension upgrades, and supporting components like aftercoolers, cold air intakes, and fuel system upgrades. Products are designed for street-legal use while maintaining factory reliability, with many models holding CARB (California Air Resources Board) legal status for emissions compliance.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Quantifiable outcome
- 60-70 additional horsepower at wheels for NSX Supercharger kit
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use Comptech
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Comptech technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Comptech partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.
- Driving AmbitioncoreShad Huntley owns both Comptech and Driving Ambition. Driving Ambition handles all aftermarket product sales and production for Comptech. Comptech parts are only sold through Driving Ambition and elite NSX Specialized dealers. In 2018, Driving Ambition bought out rights/inventory of all NSX and S2000 products from CT Engineering.
- Honda/AcuracoreLong-standing relationship with Honda/Acura dating back to early 1990s. Comptech was development team for new Honda IndyCar engine and HPD (Honda Performance Development). Honda offered to sell Comptech products through Acura Dealers. Comptech prepared racing engines and developed performance parts for Honda/Acura vehicles.
- Chip Ganassi RacingmajorComptech built engines for Chip Ganassi Racing teams from 1997-2002 including drivers Juan Montoya, Bruno Junqueira, Jimmy Vasser, Tony Stewart, Jeff Ward, and Kenny Brack. Montoya won 2000 Indianapolis 500 with Comptech engine.
- ALARA MotorsportsminorComptech continues to build racing engines for ALARA motorsports that race in IMSA Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge Series.
- Freedom AutosportminorComptech continues to build racing engines for Freedom Autosport that race in IMSA Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge Series.
- Tri-Point Motorsports (Mazda Factory Race Team)majorPartnership with Mazda factory race team Tri-Point Engineering for Speed World Challenge Series. Comptech developed Mazda 6 and Mazda 3 race engines. Mazda won 2007 Touring Car Championship and Manufacturers Championship with Comptech engines.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Comptech competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- K&N Engineering: Aftermarket air intake and filtration manufacturer with extensive racing pedigree. Comparable in the performance-adjacent category where Comptech sells cold-air intake and related induction components.
- MagnaFlow: Major aftermarket exhaust and emissions-components manufacturer with CARB-legal product lines. Comparable in the exhaust and emissions-compliance category where Comptech competes.
- GReddy (Trust): Aftermarket performance parts manufacturer known for turbochargers, intercoolers, exhausts, and electronics. Comparable as a Japan-rooted performance-parts specialist with multi-platform coverage and racing-derived products.
- HKS: Premier Japanese aftermarket performance parts manufacturer offering superchargers, exhausts, electronics, and suspension for a wide range of vehicles including Honda/Acura platforms. Comparable in product breadth and forced-induction focus.
- Whipple Superchargers: US-based supercharger kit specialist for performance vehicles and trucks. Most directly comparable in the forced-indusion kit product category, with similar engineering-and-validation DNA.
- ProCharger: Centrifugal supercharger system manufacturer serving the performance and racing markets. Comparable as a dedicated forced-induction brand with engineered complete kits sold through specialty channels.
- Jackson Racing: Long-standing Honda/Acura supercharger specialist with a similar platform-specific approach. Most directly comparable to Comptech as it sells forced-indusion kits for Honda/Acura performance vehicles through enthusiast channels.
- Borla Performance Industries: Manufacturer of aftermarket exhaust systems (headers, cat-back, mufflers) and induction components. Direct overlap with Comptech's header and cat-back exhaust product lines for performance vehicles.
- STILLEN: Aftermarket performance parts and aero company focused on import platforms. Comparable business model: niche enthusiast brand with proprietary forced-induction, exhaust, and suspension products sold through limited dealer networks.
Emerging players
- Hennessey Performance Engineering: Aftermarket performance tuner and vehicle builder that sells branded performance parts and complete vehicle packages. Comparable as a brand-led, racing-validated aftermarket performance business, though operating at significantly larger scale and broader platform coverage.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Comptech social profiles
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Valuation estimate
Comptech leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Comptech funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Comptech M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Comptech
What does Comptech do?
Comptech designs, manufactures, and sells performance parts for Acura NSX and Honda S2000 vehicles, anchored by supercharger kits (screw-type for NSX, centrifugal for S2000) that deliver 60-90 additional horsepower at the wheels while remaining 50-state emissions legal. The company also develops headers, cat-back exhaust systems, suspension upgrades, aftercooler kits, cold air boxes, and racing engines through its professional motorsports program. All products are validated through decades of racing at the highest levels including IndyCar and IMSA.
Is Comptech a public or private company?
Comptech is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Comptech founded?
Comptech was founded in 1985. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Comptech based?
Comptech is headquartered in Rancho Cordova, United States, in the North America region.
How does Comptech make money?
One revenue line is on record: performance Parts Sales.
Who are Comptech's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are K&N Engineering, MagnaFlow, GReddy (Trust), HKS, Whipple Superchargers, ProCharger, Jackson Racing, Borla Performance Industries and STILLEN. Hennessey Performance Engineering is listed as an emerging player.
Does Comptech have an API?
No public API is recorded for Comptech.
What industry is Comptech in?
Comptech's product category is Automotive Performance Parts. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMACANAN, Aftermarket Performance & Tuning Products Manufacturing (Intakes/Turbos/ECU Tuners/Superchargers), with a secondary code of IMACANAE, Aftermarket Exhaust & Emissions Components Manufacturing (Mufflers/Catalysts/DPF/EGR). Its NAICS code is 336310 and its SIC code is 3714.