L & R Engines

Specialties

L & R Engines can help fulfill all your High Performance, Vintage, and basic engine rebuild needs. The services we provide include just about everything from stock engine rebuilds, to street performance, vintage rebuilding, marine applications, or to all out race motors. We have a wide range of capabilities and can handle most any job.

We use the highest quality parts, materials, testing procedures, and assembly techniques for every engine. Our engines are carefully handcrafted using the highest standards, tolerances and machine equipment. At L & R Engines, we make sure the job is done right the first time and will not rush our work. Quality is our number one priority. For over 35 years we have specialized in quality handcrafted rebuilt engines. Our quality machining process would be wasted if we didn’t also use the finest engine parts available.

We have built and machined many engines and locks for several magazine articles, and have done many engine builds for the famous TV show OVERHAULIN. We would like the opportunity to do your engine project and build you the engine of your dreams. To find out how we can make your dream a reality, contact the pros at L & R Engines.

History

Established in 1977.

L & R Engines was established in 1977 by Larkin Ranney Jr. Larkin had been working for several engine rebuilders before he decided to venture on his own. He felt that he could offer better service and product to the growing automotive industry. He opened the business out of his home garage selling engine parts and contracting out machine work on blocks and heads. As business took off he leased a 1000 square foot building to put inventory and to do daily business. After a few years he decided he would start looking for machinery to handle his own machine work so he can control the quality of work and keep from contracting out jobs. Starting with a single Sunnen rod heater Larking started to build his machine shop. As business progressed Larkin went from 1000 square foot building to 7000 square foot building, and started fill the building with machines. Now we are currently in a 10,000 square foot building filled up with your most modern equipment in the engine rebuilding industry.

Meet the Business Owner

Derek R.

Business Owner

Derek has been working on cars for many years and enjoys working on vehicles of all types, especially classics. He’s proud of the reputation that L & R Engines has gathered over the years as the area’s premier venue for all types of engine rebuilds. He hopes you have a positive experience with us and return for any of your engine needs.