
Racing Engines and Engine Parts
Find racing engine parts to strengthen your race car and get more out of every lap when you shop the selection at Behrent’s Performance Warehouse. We carry racing engines and race motor parts from top brands, including Dart Machinery, Jones Racing Products, and Comp Cams, so you know you’re getting quality in every component. Fire up your engine and be ready to go fast with timing parts from belts to pointers, plus brackets and mounts that keep the front or rear of the engine steady and secure. Find bearings, belts, gears, and the small performance engine parts that complete the bigger build and help turn your car into a race-day contender. Whether you’re building from scratch, rebuilding an engine that’s taken a beating, or handling regular engine maintenance, Behrent’s has the parts you need to support high-performance racing engines when it counts.
Shop Behrent’s for Racing Engines and Race Motor Parts
Build, refresh, or maintain your racing engine with parts made for power, durability, timing control, and consistent performance under race conditions. Match bearings, belts, mounts, timing parts, gears, and other components to your engine package so your car is ready to pull hard every lap.
Complete Racing Engines vs. Engine Parts
Choose complete or assembled high-performance racing engines for a faster path to installation with major components already matched. Choose individual racing engine parts when you’re rebuilding, repairing, tuning, or customizing a race motor around a specific class, engine platform, or performance goal.
Shop Racing Engine Parts by Build Need
| Build Need | Best-Fit Parts to Shop |
|---|---|
| Complete race engine build | Blocks, crankshafts, pistons, connecting rods, bearings, camshafts, cylinder heads |
| Engine rebuild or refresh | Piston rings, bearings, gaskets, seals, plugs, dowel pins, replacement hardware |
| Timing system service | Timing chains, timing belts, gears, timing sets, timing covers, timing pointers |
| Valvetrain upgrades | Camshafts, lifters, pushrods, rockers, valves, valve springs, retainers, locks |
| Front drive and accessory setup | Belt drives, pulleys, brackets, mounts, harmonic balancers, spacers |
| Race-day maintenance | Belts, bearings, seals, plugs, shims, brackets, replacement hardware |
Find Race Motor Parts by Engine System
- Bottom end: Engine blocks, crankshafts, connecting rods, pistons, bearings, and piston rings.
- Top end: Cylinder heads, valves, valve springs, retainers, locks, guides, and seals.
- Valvetrain: Camshafts, lifters, pushrods, rockers, and related hardware.
- Timing system: Timing chains, timing belts, gears, timing sets, timing pointers, and timing covers.
- Drive and mounting parts: Pulleys, belt drives, brackets, mounts, harmonic balancers, and spacers.
- Maintenance parts: Gaskets, seals, plugs, dowels, shims, hardware, and replacement components.
Frequently Asked Questions About Racing Engines and Race Motor Parts
What’s the difference between big block and small block racing engines?
The main difference is engine size and weight. Big block racing engines are larger, heavier, and generally built to make more power. While small blocks are lighter and can help with acceleration and overall balance, depending on the car and class.
What are the parts in a race car engine timing system?
The main parts of a race car engine timing system include the crankshaft, camshaft, distributor, timing belt, pushrods, spark plugs, intake and exhaust valves, pistons, and rockers. Behrent’s carries the racing engine parts needed to keep your timing system sharp, responsive, and ready for race day.
How do you know if you need new piston rings in your racing engine?
Common signs include burning oil faster than usual, weak acceleration, oil leaks, and excessive smoke. Piston ring replacement takes time, but fresh rings can restore sealing, compression, and performance in engines that are starting to fall off.
