Southern

   Performance

     Automotive

        Machine

Trusted by Pros and Average Joes Since 1972.

We Make You Perform Better.

Welcome to Southern Performance Auto Machine.  In business since 1972, Southern Performance is your go to full service auto machine shop for the South Alabama, Southeast Georgia and Florida Panhandle areas.  We offer fast, professional and reliable service.  Call Ron today for a free quote.

Our in house services include line boring, line honing, cylinder boring, cylinder honing, all cylinder head work, crankshaft balancing, crankshaft grinding, flywheel grinding, brake and rotor turning, rod rebuilding, surfacing heads, decking, blocks and complete engine assembly.  We also have an inhouse 3000 HP Stuska engine dyno.  From your daily driver to your weekend dragster, we have the experience and equipment to handle your job.  All work is done by Ron.

Automotive Services

Full automotive machine shop.  Here to meet your needs.

Engine Dyno

Surface Blocks & Heads

Stroke Hone & Line Hone

Happy Customers

“Ron had done a lot of work for me over the last several years.  He has rebuilt engines for my hot rods, surfaced heads and has done various other machine work.  I can count on Ron to do a great job on anything I bring him.”

Corey King

“I have been bringing work to Ron for around 10 years now.  Ron’s work is top notch and his prices are fair.  I would recommend him to anyone without hesitation.”

Mike S.

“I have known Ron for over 25 years.  Ron is honest and takes pride in everything he does.  If he does something for you, you can rest assured that it was done right.”

Debbie C.

“For the first time in many years, Dothan has a complete, knowledgeable, reliable automotive machine ship with reasonable prices.  Ron is a car guy with a performance background and passion for building engines, not just someone trying to make a quick buck.  He has doe full machining for me to include custom crankshaft work and balancing on 4 engines from 600 cc to 500 c.i.”

Brian Bellinger

‘67 Pontiac Tempest 428 CI Convertible

‘79 El Camino 500 C.I.

’79 Triumph Spitfire

Full Service Auto Shop

Satisfaction Guaranteed