Engine Building

STAGE 2 ENGINE

Stage 2 Engine San Diego Performance

Engine Building

ENGINE STAGE 2

Stage 2 Engine San Diego

Our Stage 2 Engine San Diego builds are designed for drivers who want stronger mid-range torque, faster throttle response, and dependable street performance. Street engine packages built using our techniques in blueprinting, assembly and high-performance parts collection, to bring out the best in factory components.

We start by using only the highest quality name brands such as ARP fasteners, SRP forged pistons, Manley stainless valves, Fel-Pro performance gaskets, Federal Mogul bearings, Edelbrock intake manifolds, Holley carburetors, Canton high performance oil pans, and Competition Cams roller camshafts, lifters and valve train assemblies.

Explore our full Performance Engine Building program or compare power levels on the Engine Stage Comparison page. Each Stage 1 Engine build reflects precise machining, careful measurement, and JBA-quality craftsmanship.

Stage 2 Engine San Diego build by JBA Speed Shop
Engine on a stand being tuned

Stage 2 Engine San Diego

A JBA Stage 2 Engine San Diego package is engineered to deliver a balanced mix of real-world power, drivability, and long-term reliability. A Stage 2 Performance Engine San Diego build is engineered for drivers who want noticeably stronger acceleration, higher torque across the RPM range, and the confidence that comes from a professionally calibrated, dyno-validated powerplant.

Perfect for spirited weekend driving, aggressive street performance, and vehicles with upgraded fuel, exhaust, or intake systems, Stage 2 offers a significant step up in power without sacrificing long-term reliability. A JBA Stage 2 Engine San Diego build is engineered for stronger mid-range power, reliable street performance, and long-term durability.

Stage 2 Engine San Diego

A JBA Stage 2 Engine San Diego package is engineered to deliver a balanced mix of real-world power, drivability, and long-term reliability. A Stage 2 Performance Engine San Diego build is engineered for drivers who want noticeably stronger acceleration, higher torque across the RPM range, and the confidence that comes from a professionally calibrated, dyno-validated powerplant.

Perfect for spirited weekend driving, aggressive street performance, and vehicles with upgraded fuel, exhaust, or intake systems, Stage 2 offers a significant step up in power without sacrificing long-term reliability. A JBA Stage 2 Engine San Diego build is engineered for stronger mid-range power, reliable street performance, and long-term durability.

Engine on a stand being tuned

Every Stage 2 engine we build is blueprinted, balanced, and assembled with tighter tolerances, upgraded valvetrain components, and JBA-quality machining that extracts more horsepower safely. Our process eliminates guesswork—each engine is measured, documented, and tested by technicians who understand how to deliver repeatable, real-world performance.

For classic builds, late-model performance platforms, and street/strip applications, a Stage 2 Performance Engine San Diego build gives you the perfect middle ground: the power you want, the reliability you need, and the craftsmanship JBA has been trusted for over 40 years. We follow technical standards recommended by the Automotive Engine Rebuilders Association (AERA). 

A JBA technician testing a stage 2 performance engine

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN A STAGE 2 ENGINE BUILD

Engine Block

  • Factory Seasoned block cleaned, Magnafluxed
  • De-burr casting flash to relieve stress risers
  • Oil galleys and all holes drilled and tapped
  • Align-honed for straightness and specific bearing clearance
  • Bored up to .060 off crankshaft centerline
  • Torque plate honed for proper ring sealing
  • Square decked off of crankshaft centerline to exact deck height
  • Clearanced for stroker rod and crankshaft applications (if applicable)

Cylinder Heads

  • Stock Heads: Cleaned & Magnafluxed
  • Surfaced for maximum quench & compression
  • New bronze guide liners installed & sized
  • Performance 3-angle valve job
  • Includes top & bottom radius cuts w/ bowl blend
  • Street performance porting
  • Gasket matching, runner porting & chamber polish

Aftermarket Heads

  • Dart, Trick Flow Heads, or other popular brands
  • Surfaced for maximum quench and compression
  • Mild street port matching

Crankshaft

  • Aftermarket: Scat, Eagle, Crower, or other popular brands
  • Micro-Polished
  • Performance balanced, heavy metal added if necessary

Connecting Rods

  • Aftermarket: Manley, Scat, Crower, or other popular brands
  • Big & small ends checked for specific bearing clearance
  • Re-sized if necessary
  • Weight matched to within 0.5 grams

Engine Assembly

  • Balanced and blueprinted
  • Critical tolerances measured & documented
  • Camshafts degreed & installed
  • All bearings, gaskets, seals, and internal parts measured, documented, blueprinted and assembled

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What engine do you want?

Fill out our Service Request form to tell us about your vehicle and goals—our team will review it and follow up with a custom JBA engine build tailored to you. Every Stage 2 Engine San Diego build we complete is measured, documented, and tested to ensure consistent, repeatable horsepower you can trust.

Not sure which configuration fits your build? Visit our Service & Repair page or contact our Engineering Department to talk through your goals.

submit a custom engine request
Not sure where to start? Send us a message.

What engine do you want?

Fill out our Service Request form to tell us about your vehicle and goals—our team will review it and follow up with a custom JBA engine build tailored to you.

Not sure which configuration fits your build? Visit our Service & Repair page or contact our Engineering Department to talk through your goals.

submit a custom engine request
Not sure where to start? Send us a message.