Nestled in a quiet community just minutes west of Chicago, resides a thriving leader in the world of motorsports, Automotive Engine Specialties (AES). Founded by Tony Schroeder, AES has earned a reputation for innovation, quality, and performance.

Tony started AES out of his garage with big dreams and a lot to prove. Driving him forward was his endless optimism and a passion for horsepower. Since then, AES has evolved into a world-wide leader of racing engine technologies. Today, Tony leads a dedicated staff in a state-of-the-art facility, servicing hot rod enthusiasts of all levels, from the weekend warrior to the top of the profession.

Tony began working in the performance industry as a teenager in his father's machine shop. Working evenings and weekends, Tony showed the promise of a talented machinist. After high school, Tony started his career as a tool and die maker and CNC operator. Tony became a skilled craftsman, operating the most sophisticated machinery to produce precision machine parts for the auto industry. After leaving tool and die, Tony started building racing engines professionally. During this time, he had worked under many of our industry’s icons before he set off in his own direction.

Throughout his 20 years in motorsports. Tony has committed himself to produce the fastest, most reliable, and innovative engines in the industry. Whether it's drag racing, street car, hot rod re-build or classic restoration, AES has the people and the equipment to make your car faster and more consistent. We can design your next power plant customized to your specifications and budget. We offer a full line of machine services ranging from basic to state-of-the-art. We are currently building domestic, import, and marine engines with Record Setting Horsepower!

We have assembled winning powerhouses for many competition classes including; NHRA, NMCA, Pro Classes, Outlaw Associations, Top Fuel, Top Sportsman and more. For more information contact us about your specific needs.

Our Philosophy

Utilizing more than 35 years of combined experience, AES is bring solutions to life through our world-class engineering and machining capabilities. As we partner closely with our customers to understand their needs, we are delivering breakthrough realities.

Today’s market calls for the leadership and appeal of a trusted brand. Innovation, quality, performance, and integrity are the defining characteristics of Automotive Engine Specialties. This is the strategy with which we are addressing the challenges of the new millennium.

Innovation
AES leads by the power of innovation and technology. We are a cutting edge machine shop utilizing innovative systems that work smarter. We have the people and the equipment to service even the most progressive performance racers. Using the most accurate and versatile machines on the market we are building your engine with superior quality and affordability. We are confident that our spirit of innovation will continue to shape the future of motorsports.

Quality
Our reputation is built on delivering comprehensive quality. This commitment to quality continues to guide the development of our products, services, and methods. Our success depends on our ability to learn from our experiences, to welcome change, and to do the job right the first time. Our goal is to ensure we surpass the customers’ expectations by providing responsive service and high quality racing products.

Performance
Providing our customers with superior performance is our top priority. The sport of racing continues to change, but what will never change is the importance of selecting the right components and developing combinations that deliver the best return for your investment. Our experienced staff will work with you through every phase of developing, building, maintaining, and testing your engine. We are addressing your needs by meeting tomorrow's demanding standards and by consistently providing Record Setting Horsepower!

Integrity
We excel as a high quality company because of experience, integrity, and trust. We have earned the respect of our customers world-wide through business practices that are honest and straight forward. We are committed to upholding the highest standards as we strive to deliver exactly what we promise every time.

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