The Builder
About Paul
Ferreira
Racing is in his DNA. After nearly two decades building engines for other shops—and over 15 years under Mike Thompson—every customer who walks through the door works directly with Paul. No salespeople. No middlemen. Just a conversation between racers.
Watch
Inside the Shop
See how Paul builds, machines, and races—straight from the shop floor.
The Journey
A Lifetime Around Racing
Grew up beside his father, Bryan, wrenching on drag cars—handing tools as the younger right-hand man before he could drive.
Started his career as a firefighter.
Added engine building as a second career—machining and assembling racing engines professionally.
Spent over 15 years learning the craft under Mike Thompson, a well-respected racer and engine builder who taught him the ins and outs of machining and assembling engines.
After nearly two decades of building engines for other shops, opened Paul Ferreira Racing Engines—where every customer works directly with Paul.
“Every customer who walks through that door works directly with me. No salespeople. No middlemen. Just a conversation between racers.”
— Paul Ferreira
The Foundation
Why This Shop Exists
Racing is part of Paul's DNA. His father, Bryan, wrenched on drag cars, and Paul was his younger right-hand man—handing him tools before he could drive. Bryan remains an important part of the company today, carrying that same hands-on racing foundation into the shop.
In 2009, Paul started his career as a firefighter. By 2012, he added a second career—engine building—to his resume. He spent over 15 years learning the craft under Mike Thompson, a well-respected racer and engine builder who taught him the ins and outs of machining and assembling engines.
After nearly two decades of building engines for other shops, the time came to open his own. Paul Ferreira Racing Engines exists so every customer who walks through the door works directly with Paul. No salespeople. No middlemen. Just a conversation between racers.
The Standard
What Makes Paul Ferreira Different?
Nothing is outsourced—and every customer works directly with Paul. No salespeople. No middlemen.
Everything Machined In-House
Every machining operation is completed inside the shop. No work is farmed out to other facilities.
Personally Assembled
Paul personally assembles every engine. There is no production line. One builder. One standard.
Measured, Not Assumed
Every critical clearance is inspected and verified before an engine moves to the next stage of assembly.
Built for Reliability
Race-winning performance means nothing without consistency and durability across every build.
The Works
Inside the Shop
Cylinder Honing
Correct bore geometry and a surface finish matched to the ring package.
Cylinder Head Machining
Fresh seats and a true gasket face for reliable sealing.
Crankshaft Balancing
Dynamic balancing at operating RPM range for durability.
Valve Jobs
Seat work, guide condition, and spring setup verified on the bench.
Surface Machining
Precision surfacing for flat, gasket-ready mating surfaces.
Assembly Room
Clean, controlled environment for final engine assembly.
The Philosophy
Precision Is In
The Details.
Engine building is more than horsepower. Every engine built here is assembled for long-term reliability—not just peak power on a belt-sheet.
- Every measurement matters.
- Every clearance matters.
- Every spring is checked.
- Every component is inspected.
Every engine is built for long-term reliability—not just peak power.
“If something is going to fail, it's usually valvetrain related. That's why every spring is measured, documented and tracked throughout its service life.”
— Paul Ferreira
The Clients
Who We Build For
Whether it's a dedicated race engine or a complete custom performance build, every project receives the same level of precision. The application changes. The standard does not.
Road Racing
Drag Racing
Oval Track
Rally
Custom Performance
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