Skip White Performance
4.6 (618)
3349 E Stone Dr, Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 722-5152
skipwhiteperformance.com
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Andy Eykel
4 months ago
Any time I ve called or emailed I ve received a quick response. The people at Skip white all seem to enjoy what they do there and it comes across when you talk with them.Customer service is great, product knowledge is also great. It s a pleasure dealing with with everyone at skip white and I will order what I need from them before I go the to other 2 big performance outletsThe revised pro street 572 I bought from them has performed very well and I m very happy with it.
lon shoemaker
a month ago
Three and a half years ago, I called Skip White Performance asking if they would build me an SBC 427 CI engine for my race car. I never thought I would ever get the amazing service that I received! I felt they did everything and more for me. I will never go anywhere else! The pics talk, winner of the event, gets the first Moonshine, hence "Lonnie Moonshine", member of RMSS out of COLORADO. Thank you Skip White and all the great employees you have!
Sal Monaco
a week ago
I purchased a 67 Chevelle with a 383 stroker motor built by Skip White Performance installed by the previous owner. I can not be HAPPIER they way the motor preforms!! Starts right up every time, runs cool, plenty of oil pressure, no leaks of any fluids and no hesitation. Great customer service and support. Shout out to Zachary who answered all my questions. Definitely would recommend Skip White Performance for your engine needs.
Terry Choate
4 months ago
I bought the stage 5.2 SBC 427 in 2019, I have not had to do anything but change oil since I installed it. I drive it on the street and race it, the engine has been flawless. I spoke to Big Al about what I was looking for before I ordered and he nailed it! Recently I spoke to Zach about some heads and he gave ma all the info I was looking for and more. Great support and stellar products!
Tom Martinez
a week ago
Great purchase! Fast delivery! Great communication! Excellent parts and machine work! Great people to deal with! Highly recommended.
Brian Elting
5 months ago
After doing several days of research on who to purchase my rotating assembly for my sbc 434 from , I chose Skip White performance. Best decision! I not only got top shelf parts but I also received incredible customer service! I have called SWP twice since I have received my rotating assembly, 1st time they put me in contact with Joe from the mechanic room. He spent about 20 min going over my build and answered all of my questions! 2nd time I received the message center. Not only did I get a call back but it was on a Saturday! Thanks Mr. Zack. He gave me the direct line to the engine room so that I may call the tech specialists directly. This is why they will always have a life time customer. Class act, keep up the great customer service
Gary Liptrap
3 weeks ago
I visited their shop in Tennessee and all their crew are very impressive especially "Joey" they built my 421 way above what I expected they are top notch.I will definitely order my next engine from them.Thanks again Gary Liptrap
Agc Automotive
a month ago
I am very impressed with Skip White Performance!!! Not only did they call me back on a non business day to help with my customer's needs but also went above and beyond to make sure I could get a short block built to my customers needs and sent to my business on a tight timetable. Great open communications and prices are good also. They have gained a new customer!!!! Give them call - You wont be disappointed
Kelly Mccuan
2 months ago
Thank you Skip, Taylor and Zach for helping us get what we needed for our car. Very knowledgeable and friendly team that could answer all our questions. Would definitely recommend if your building an engine or just trying to fix one.
Andy Spence
a month ago
ordered a 383 stroker kit from Skip and I am 100% satisfied with everything they sent. Also it was shipped much quicker than I expected. I screwed up and ordered the wrong flex plate but with one phone call the correct one was shipped out the same day. Cannot ask for service to be any better than that. I had ordered from them in the past and will continue to order from them in the future. Everyone I talked with there was super helpful. Keep up the good work as you have a satisfied customer for life.Thanks for all the help.Andy
Andrew Helton
7 months ago
I would like to take this time to give credit to the professionalism that Skip White Performance has offered me during my purchase. This was my first time purchasing a professionally built engine for my 1967 C10 project. I m very pleased with the craftsmanship and quality of this build. At Skip White Performance I have interacted with several of their employees. Each employee was very respectful and took time to assist me with any questions or concerns I had. I also was given the opportunity to witness my build on the Dyno during testing. I recommend anyone looking to build an engine contact Skip White Performance for you application needs.Service: Motor building
E May
11 months ago
Can't say enough about Skip White Performance. I started out just grabbing their bottom end package and once I started my build they were so helpful I went back for roller lifters, heads, cam. Made 2 phone orders, and the staff were so cordial, the tech support staff even came to one of my calls to discuss component matching. Can't go wrong with Skip White Team.
Jason Downs
10 months ago
I have purchased 2 motors from Skip white performance, the 406 and 434. Both, by far are superior motors. The quality, the power and the value. I have spoke to Mr. White and what an amazing man. And his staff, Big AL, all of them. I am a proud skip white customer. People ask me and when I show them and tell them about the motor, they cant believe it. You can't build any better for the value. If your doubting this company then your a fool.
Wes Belew
9 months ago
I am extremely happy with Skip White Performance!!! My 582bbc is a beast just like its supposed to be. I drive my Chevelle as much as possible and have not had any trouble with motor. Any questions that I have had were addressed with courtesy and in a timely manner, if I didn't know something they told me right quick what to do, I would recommend them to anyone.
Daniel Estrella
10 months ago
I bought a rotating assembly from Skip White performance and also there aluminum heads and love everything about it. I made a 496 stroker and it has been awesome 100% reliable. The customer service is also awesome you don't have to wait for an hour just to get help, in fact I called once about plugs and spoke to Skip himself. Best customer service ever.Services: Auto engine tuning, Motor building
Kyle Drury
11 months ago
After looking at several other engine builders, Skip White received our business. Best prices with top notch quality parts. A few pictures of my fathers 1971 C10 with a 434 sbc. Great running engine with zero issues. Also purchased 434 sbc with a blower shop 192 supercharger going in 1969 Chevelle and they took the time to go through all the details and options with me on the phone. Great service and as a result of their commitment I also purchased a rotating assembly for a 496 BBC build that I m putting in a 1968 Nova. Again, they got my business for life and I send everyone I know there way whether it s for parts, short blocks, rotating assemblies or complete engines!
James Huffmon
9 months ago
I ordered the SBC FABRICATED TALL ALUMINUM VALVE COVERS w/ ACCESSORY HOLES # 6145-SATIN and I am very happy with the product I received. Welds are works of art and I couldn't be happier. I chose to use studs instead of the bolts provided, just a personal choice. Cleared the roller rockers with .550 lift cam, no problem.
Michael Smith
a month ago
I placed an order for a SBC 427 with Joey in the morning. Later in the afternoon Skip called me to confirm the order and Taylor received my payment information. I was impressed that the company namesake took the time to explain exactly what I was purchasing and the value of the upgrades I selected. Skip, Taylor and Joey provided the level of customer service that we all expect but don t often receive today.
Christopher Lynn
2 months ago
This is an excellent company to do business with. They are straight up and do exactly what they say they will do. I purchased a set of pistons from them that were out of stock at the time. They kept me informed of my order and made sure I was informed from the time they arrived at their shop to when they were shipped.Taylor is a true asset to SKIP White Performance. Thank you very much.
Dave Bell
a month ago
Excellent experience working with Skip White Performance!Several full race builds and rotating assemblies along with cylinder head purchases that delivered what they promised.Easy to deal with and knowledgeable machinist with top quality equipment!SWP is my go to for expert level performance engine machine work and components.
Sam Elrod
10 months ago
For me it started with just looking threw the website...Then I saw skip white performance...My story has a beginning, middle,a end.Like I said website 1st looking listen on utube it has my attention but I still wasn't comfortable as of yet so my buddy and I drove up from Greenville, Sc to Kingsport, TN to speak with skip and the conservation was good and what I hoped for...But all the three elements that I spoke of earlier was always there... His people are Awesome from the beginning to middle and the end... It wasn't just about getting me to purchase it was making sure it was what I need and wanted...The after sale communication is the best your driving force is your people from customer service, builders shipping everything...I can truly say to everyone not one thing was out of order on skip white staff or team members part WHAT THEY SAID IN WRITING OR ON VIDEO THATS HOW IT COMES TOO YOU PERIOD!!!And for this reason I will forever be a skip white performance customer...Thanks Skip white performance & staffSam Elrod
Vollie Davis
a month ago
Had the pleasure of doing business with Skip White Performance recently and couldn't be more pleased. Thank y'all for getting my order balance and shipped out so quickly. Had to place an order over the phone for a stroker kit (not a common combination). Taylor asked what I needed and checked if they had pistons on hand to make it happen, and they did. Order shipped out at the end of the following day after they balanced my kit. I'm looking forward to doing business with them again on a 427 sbc in the near future.
Lee Russell
11 months ago
Great people to deal with. Super fast delivery and packaged well! All the machine work was spot on with clearances. Ran it in and oil pressure was phenomenal. Super pleased. Now off to the dyno. Hoping for decent numbers 500+. Should be very easily obtained. Gonna make the K5 rock!
Diane Eder
a year ago
I'm extremely impress with the professional manner in which Skip White Performance runs his business. Skip called immediately once he received my email requesting to have a Blower Motor built. On that phone call, Skip had both Joey and Allen in to assure everyone were on the same page with my specs and needs for a Blower motor. Skip & team kept me updated throughout the entire process. Skips exceptional skill sets are reflections of being legendary in his field. Skip's listening skill, along with communications, and follow-up during the entire process, with his ultimate engine building knowledge, results into meticulously engine build. I am a fortunate owner of two engines built by Skip White Performance. Skip exceeded my expectations tenfold, by giving me 500 more HP than asked for. Check out Skip's shop video, you will see how meticulously his business is ran, how organized they are, the cleanliness throughout, are all reflection of Skip's ethics, resulting in his legendary name as the BEST ENGINE BUILDER in my world. The caliber of a guy as Skip is with all his professional skill sets are a definite reflection of his successful business and the quality of engines, he builds for lucky people as I am. Being a female customer of Skip White Performance, I think highly of him for taking my request seriously. For that I'm extremely appreciative and am honored to display his business name with my show car as my "Engine Builder".
Brilliant Operations
2 months ago
Doing a 1965 Mustang project, I had just completed a 1969 Olds 442 project with a 461 big block Olds and didn't want to begin this SBF project with a weak knee on performance. The car still has the original 289 and C4 but not interested in a nut and bolt garage queen, I wanted something with some balls, yet reliable and bullet proof. I did weeks of research online, calling numerous outfits to see about what was available in rotating assemblies as a warmed over 347 seemed the right choice for this 2800 lb pony. There are a lot, and I mean a lot of companies out there who will sell you anything and everything under the sun, take your money and call it a day with little clue as to what your actually buying. When it comes to customer service and having not only the finest tools and skilled team members but the proven hands-on knowledge to steer you in the right direction, Skip White Performance stands head and shoulders above the competition.Even after consultation, making my choice and placing my order, a last minute communication failure by my machine shop had me scrambling for assistance with Skip White Performance on a Saturday morning. Skip personally returned my multiple calls and walked me through my options, even with the hectic schedule he and his team were dealing with. He genuinely cared about my build and made some tough recommendations I had to deal with on my end, which have turned out to be the right decisions and I am grateful for his valuable insight, candor and down to earth common sense. His team provided great support, especially Taylor who followed up with me and hung in there with my crazy Saturday calls and my own busy schedule with emails and voice mails, ensuring my order was squared away, timely and accurately, even after multiple last minute changes. She communicated every step of the way to see my order was out the door and on its way to Dallas, TX.I been around for quite a long time and done quite a few projects over the past 40-years (by no means an expert) and can say that my hard earned money has never been better invested. When you want the best and you want the truth, check out their website and then give the team at Skip White Performance a call, and have some patience. These folks are busy for a reason, the best never rest!William in Dallas, TX
Scott Bland
9 months ago
Had a 427 sbc built talked with Skip and went through what I wanted and what I was going to use it for. He gave his recommendation and I listened. Could not be happier. Fast service , friendly staff. Will definitely have them build my next engine.
Frank Lopez
11 months ago
Skip White Performance gave me the opportunity as a first time engine builder to purchase a rotating assembly and a set of aluminum heads for an affordable price. Besides the price, my local machine shop was surprised at the quality for what I paid. Thank you for making this possible.Here is a few pictures of my engine build.
Tim Grady
3 weeks ago
I ve been doing business with skip whites performance for over 8 years and from day one had a great experience and a great line of long and reliable engine parts that all still perform perfectly to this day from our street rod stuff to 5 second drag setups skip whites performance in our opinion is the place to go! The customer service is impressive as well in todays world with all the frustrations and obstacles this company values its customers with the upmost respect we appreciate everyone at skip whites performance for that and much more
Bob Drey
4 months ago
I contacted Zach and Rob from Skip White and they couldn't have been more helpful. They clearly identified the parts that I required and helped me find the best option for shipping to New Zealand. Zach and Rob went out of their way to help me source exactly what I needed and at a good price/quality. Highly recommended.
Kenny Hughes
11 months ago
I really like Skip Whites Performance. I sent an email of questions on parts and delivery time and got an email back immediately. Soon after, I received a phone call from the owner Skip White asking if there was anything else I needed. I was beyond impressed. Needless to say, I placed my order and my shipment arrived when expected. Fast shipment and great communication, makes me feel they are on top of things and value my business.