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Scholar Engines were formed in 1968 to produce modified performance road, race, rally and various competition engines. During this time we have gained an enviable record for producing highly competitive cost effective engines.

Our Services

Our range of services and machining facilities include:

  • Cylinder Head and Block Re-facing
  • Up to 48″ crankshaft grinder
  • Electronic fuel injector testing and cleaning
  • Vertical and horizontal honing
  • Ultrasonic thickness gauge
  • Main bearing line honing
  • Power stroking vertical and horizontal honing
  • Dynamic balancing
  • Cylinder head assembly
  • Cylinder head guide insertion
  • Connecting rod alignment
  • Centronic valve seat cutting
  • Repco valve spring testing
  • Magnetic particle crack detection
  • Cylinder boring machine
  • Bead blasting
  • Avery hardness testing
  • Computerised camshaft profile checking
  • Valve refacing
  • Computerised airflow test bench
  • Cylinder head and block pressure tester
  • Eddy current dynamometer with TAT data logging
  • Full MIG & TIG welding
  • Hydraulic dynamometer
  • Surface measuring equipment

About Us

Scholar Engines was formed in 1968 to produce modified road, race and rally and engines. Since the early days we have gained an enviable record for building highly-competitive cost-effective engines for a wide range of road and race applications.

Situated in Mendlesham, Suffolk, our 6000 sq. ft. workshops are comprehensively equipped to carry out a vast range of in-house machining and testing operations for the restorer and racer alike. Our extensive list of machining services includes head refurbishment and porting, cylinder boring and honing, airflow and dynamometer testing. Out team has over 100 years combined experience of working with classic and modern high-performance and race engines.

Many will have heard about our achievements in the ultra-competitive “Formula Ford” class, both in the Kent engine and latterly Zetec engine categories in the 70’s and 80’s.  Many famous racing drivers have used our services during the early parts of their careers.  In 2023 the Scholar name returned to the front of the grid in several genres including Formula Ford 1600.  In 2025 we have been celebrating drivers achieving multiple consecutive championship wins in the UK and in Ireland.

At present we are building (and rebuilding) classic and modern engines like Ford Kent, Pinto, Zetec, Duratec, Austin A-Series, Rover K-series, Jaguar 6 Cylinder and Vauxhall engines for road, track and competition use – and it doesn’t stop there.  If you have a requirement for engine work, we can work alongside you directly, with your classic car restorer, your race team or garage.

We proudly serve:  Privateers, Race Teams, Local Garages, Car Restorers, Agricultural Engineers, Local Farmers, International Racers, Car Dealerships, Track Day Enthusiasts,

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Contact Us

Our location:

We are located just off the A140 approximately 7 miles from the A14 in Suffolk.

Blue House Lane
Mendlesham
Stowmarket
Suffolk
IP14 5NH

Opening hours:

  • Mondays to Thursdays: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Fridays: 8:30AM – 4:00PM

Contact us by phone

Telephone: (+44) 01449 767711

Contact us by email

Email:  sales@scholarengines.com