Performance Fabrication

What we do

Forged to Hold Under Real Conditions.

Performance Fabrication handles custom automotive work that goes beyond bolt-on solutions.

From full builds to one-off fabrication and system-level engineering, everything is designed to work as a whole.

When you get the details right, the rest follows.

About the Shop

Performance Fabrication shop exterior in San Carlos California
A pale yellow first-generation Chevrolet Camaro parked in front of a black iron gate reading "Performance Fabrication," with checkered racing flags displayed above.
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Our engineering team has set land speed records, supported programs at circuits nationwide, and taken on custom builds across every discipline. As the scope of what comes through the door has expanded, so have our capabilities.

We’ve been in the Bay Area since 1981. Since then, the shop has grown from a small racing operation into a full-service fabrication facility.

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Some Press We're Proud Of:

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OFFERING OVERVIEW

Core Service Categories

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Structural & Precision Welding

Roll cages, chassis modification, tube work, and custom mounts fabricated in-house to exact specification for fit, function, and safety.
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Full Builds & Conversions
Complete vehicle builds and system conversions from the ground up. Planning, fabrication, assembly, and integration handled as one continuous process.
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Integrated Performance Systems
Engine builds, drivetrain upgrades, and performance fabrication designed as connected systems, not isolated parts.
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Race-ready fabrication & Set up
Safety systems, chassis prep, suspension setup, and track support engineered for repeatable performance under competition conditions.
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Made specifically for your car. Built to outlast everything around it.

Most fabrication work depreciates. Shortcuts taken early surface later, and parts that almost fit eventually make themselves known. We don’t build that way.

Every component we make integrates cleanly because it was designed for the car it’s going into, not the one it almost matches. Our work holds its value because we treat every job the way we’d treat our own builds: with the same materials, the same scrutiny, and the same expectation that it performs exactly the way it should, every time it needs to.

Why Drivers End Up Here

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Problem Solvers vs. Part Swappers

We build solutions around the car, not around whatever kit happens to fit closest.
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Built to Survive Real Use

Track heat, vibration, stress, repetition. Our work is designed to keep performing.
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Work That Earns Loyalty

Most of our business comes from referrals and returning customers. That doesn’t happen accidentally.
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Engineering-Led Fabrication

Every component is designed with fitment, function, serviceability, and structural integrity in mind.
OUR WORKFLOW

How Builds Move Through the Shop

1

Discovery Conversation

Bring us your ideas, your vehicle, or just a problem you need solved. We'll discuss what you're trying to accomplish, what's realistic, and what it'll take to get there.

2

Design & Planning

We map out the build in CAD, work through the engineering, and identify any challenges before materials are ordered and fabrication begins. When the material arrives, it’s checked against spec so the build moves forward exactly as designed.

3

Fabrication & Assembly

Our team handles all in-house fabrication and performance work. Tube bending, machining, welding, fitting, and system integration. Everything is built and assembled exactly as designed.

4

Testing & Refinement

Before anything leaves, we verify fitment, check tolerances, and make sure everything functions as intended.

5

Final Delivery & Support

You get your completed build with documentation on what was done and why. We're available for follow-up questions and future work.

Serious Builds Deserve Serious Support

For drivers and teams who need more than a prepared car.

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Nothin' But FAQs

The details people usually want to know before getting started.

What types of projects do you take on?

Full builds, custom fabrication, race prep, performance and drivetrain work, and one-off component manufacturing. We work across road racing, drag racing, land speed, hot rods, and street/strip builds. If it requires precision fabrication and real engineering, it’s likely in our wheelhouse.

What materials do you work with?

Chromoly, mild steel, aluminum, and stainless are the most common. Material selection depends on the application — we’ll spec what’s appropriate for the loads, environment, and safety requirements of your specific build.

Do you do one-off custom parts?

Yes. Single-unit and prototype component manufacturing is a core part of what we do. If the part doesn’t exist or nothing off the shelf fits your application, we can design and build it.

Can you fabricate parts that aren't available off the shelf?

That’s a significant portion of our work. Custom brackets, mounts, chassis components, suspension pieces — if it needs to be made from scratch, we have the equipment and experience to make it.

Do you have in-house CNC and CAD capabilities?

Yes. We design in CAD, prototype with our in-house 3D printer for fitment verification, and machine parts on our CNC equipment. It keeps more of the process under one roof and gives us tighter control over the final product.

Can you work with parts I already have?

In some cases, yes. It depends on the parts and where they came from. Components need to meet our safety and compliance requirements before they go into a build. Bring us what you have and we’ll tell you honestly whether it’s usable.