Manton Pushrods

What Manton Pushrods does

Manton Pushrods (legally Manton Racing Products) is a privately held, family-owned manufacturer of high-performance automotive valvetrain components, headquartered in Lake Elsinore, California and founded in 1995. The company designs and produces custom pushrods, rocker arm systems, valve springs, valve covers, shafts and trunnions, and specialty tools, serving professional racing teams, performance engine builders, and automotive enthusiasts across GM, Ford, and Mopar/Hemi engine platforms, plus a dedicated diesel line covering Cummins, Duramax, and Powerstroke engines. Its core technology centers on a proprietary 3-piece modular pushrod architecture that allows different materials and heat treatments for tips and center sections, with a six-tier pushrod lineup spanning Series 1 (140,000 psi) through Series 5 (275,000 psi chromoly) and a top-tier S-7 tool steel solid bar line rated for extreme applications up to 12,000+ HP and 12,500 RPM. Surface treatments such as Melonite processing and copper alloy / H-13 tool steel tip inserts are applied in-house using CNC machining and proprietary heat treating techniques.

The company operates a direct-to-consumer go-to-market model, with e-commerce, toll-free phone ordering for custom configurations, and a B2B dealer sign-up program for resellers. Pricing ranges from $3 for adjusting screws to over $6,600 for complete rocker arm systems, with free shipping on orders over $250. Sub-brands organize the catalog by application: Manton Gas Products, Manton Diesel Products, and Stage V (a partnership line for Mopar/Hemi rocker arms). Marketing is executed through SEO-optimized technical content, an Instagram presence, and a YouTube channel emphasizing engineering depth. Manton has been family-owned across three generations with no disclosed institutional funding, parent company, or subsidiary structure, and operates with a single U.S. domicile. No revenue, headcount, financial, or M&A activity is publicly disclosed.

Name

Manton Pushrods

Legal name

Manton Racing Products

Website

https://mantonpushrods.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Manton Pushrods (Manton Racing Products) is a family-owned Lake Elsinore, California manufacturer of custom pushrods, rocker arm systems, and valvetrain components serving professional racers, engine builders, and performance enthusiasts across GM, Ford, Mopar/Hemi, and diesel platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performance Engine Valvetrain Components

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing (33635)

akta.pro primary industry

Engine Components & Subsystems Manufacturing (Blocks/Heads/Valvetrain/Pistons) (IMACAHAB)

Keywords

• High performance pushrods
• Custom valvetrain components
• Racing engine parts
• Rocker arm systems
• Performance diesel components

Headquarters

HQ city

Lake Elsinore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pushrod Sales: Sale of modular 3-piece pushrods across multiple series (Series 1-5, Tool Steel) for gas and diesel engines. Products include standard and custom pushrods tailored to specific engine applications.
2. Rocker Arm Systems and Components: Sale of complete rocker arm systems, individual rocker arms, shafts, trunnions for GM, Ford, Mopar/Hemi engines. Includes adjustable and non-adjustable systems.
3. Valve Train Components: Sales of valve springs, valve spring retainers, valve covers, adjusting screws, and related valvetrain components for various engine platforms.
4. Specialty Tools: Sale of pushrod checking tools and spring installation tools for professional engine builders and racing teams.
5. Apparel and Merchandise: Sale of branded apparel including t-shirts bearing Manton Pushrods branding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Manton Pushrods manufactures and sells custom pushrods, complete rocker arm systems and individual rocker arms, valve springs, billet valve covers, rocker arm shafts and trunnions, adjusting screws, and specialty tools for high-performance automotive engines across GM, Ford, Mopar/Hemi gasoline platforms and Cummins, Duramax, and Powerstroke diesel platforms. Production is done in-house in the USA via CNC machining and proprietary heat treatment, with made-to-order custom lengths and materials offered alongside stocked off-the-shelf components.

Product overview

Manton Pushrods is a family-owned manufacturer of high-performance automotive valvetrain components, operating as a specialized engineering and manufacturing company that produces custom modular 3-piece pushrods, rocker arm systems, valve springs, and related tools. The product portfolio centers on two core offerings: custom pushrods (available in Series 1 through Series 5 plus Tool Steel configurations for escalating performance levels) and complete rocker arm systems for GM, Ford, and Mopar/Hemi platforms. These are complemented by supporting products including valve springs, valve covers, shafts and trunnions, adjusting screws, and specialty tools. The company serves the racing and high-performance automotive market, supporting applications from mild street performance through professional racing circuits including Top Fuel, Pro Stock, and marine racing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Manton Gas Products: Product line for gasoline engine applications including pushrods, rocker arms, valve springs, and related components for Ford, GM, and Mopar engines.
• Manton Diesel Products
• Stage V

Quantifiable outcome

• 275,000 psi tensile strength achieved in Series 5 pushrods through proprietary heat treatment
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• T&D Machine Products: Specialty manufacturer of shaft-mounted rocker arm systems for high-performance engines. Directly overlaps with Manton's complete rocker arm system product lines for GM, Ford, and Mopar/Hemi.
• Crower Cams and Equipment: Manufacturer of performance camshafts, valvetrain, and related engine components for drag racing, circle track, and street performance. Directly comparable customer segments and product overlap on rocker arms and valvetrain accessories.
• Manley Performance: Manufacturer of performance engine components including valvetrain, pistons, rods, and crankshafts. Comparable as a broader-line performance engine parts maker that overlaps with Manton on valvetrain components.
• Smith Brothers Pushrods: Specialty custom pushrod manufacturer serving the performance racing market. Highly comparable to Manton in core product (custom pushrods), materials approach (heat-treated chromoly), and end customers.
• Trend Performance: UK-based specialist manufacturer of custom pushrods and valvetrain components. Directly comparable to Manton in product focus (pushrods), customer base (professional engine builders and racers), and customization model.
• Lunati: Manufacturer of performance camshafts, valvetrain components, and complete engine kits. Comparable in valvetrain product overlap and shared focus on GM/Ford/Mopar performance engines.
• Isky Racing Cams: Long-established manufacturer of performance camshafts and valvetrain components. Comparable heritage-brand position serving the same professional racing and enthusiast market.
• COMP Cams: Memphis-based manufacturer of performance camshafts, valvetrain components, and related engine parts. Directly competes with Manton across rocker arms, lifters, and valvetrain systems for the same GM/Ford/Mopar performance customer base.
• Jesel Valvetrain Innovation: Manufacturer of shaft-mounted rocker arms, lifters, and valvetrain drive systems for professional racing. Directly comparable in premium rocker arm systems and professional racing customer base.
• Ferrea Racing Components: Manufacturer of precision valvetrain components including valves, springs, and related hardware for racing and high-performance engines. Closely comparable in valvetrain specialization and racing customer overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC_IKx8USLawAMj6jK50e6PQ
• Instagraminstagram.com/manton_pushrods

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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