Quality Engines Since 1988
Tri Star Engines and Transmissions was founded in 1988 and is a high volume engine remanufacturer. In 2023 Tri Star Engines and Transmissions was acquired by LKQ Corporation which has allowed the company to continue to grow and thrive.
Why is it important that Tri Star has been a high volume engine manufacturer since 1988? There's some things you can only learn from experience. In the age of technology we're in it's very difficult to separate the true engine and transmission manufacturers from the online guys that build 1 engine a week, or the ones that don't even build their own engines! Here at Tri Star we have the experience, the equipment and the processes to build you the best original equipment, high performance, marine, industrial or custom engines.
Tri Star Engines and Transmissions is a full service engine builder located in Baldwin, Wisconsin with a 171,000 square foot production facility. We design and build new and remanufactured engines for all types of original equipment replacement, high performance, racing, marine and industrial applications. Our full staff of customer service and technical support representatives are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., CST.
One thing that has never changed in the 25+ year history of Tri Star Engines is our family owned values. It seems like a simple philosophy Treat people right. That's it... We've given away the secret to our success. We treat every customer right, whether you're the shop down the street or you're from Hawaii, Maine, China, or anywhere in between.
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At Tri Star Engines and Transmissions all machining, assembly, and dynamometer testing is performed in house. Don't be fooled by online engine builders that are just parts assemblers. Tri Star controls all aspects of engine building, our completely equipped state of the art machining facility handles everything from cylinder block CNC'ing to crankshaft balancing. All parts are blueprinted to achieve maximum performance. When the job is complete all complete assemblies are dyno tested, not just run on a run in stand. All this is done to provide lasting quality right out of the box.
Tri Star Engines Vision
"To be the premier supplier of replacement powertrain components, fulfilling the needs of our customers by providing:
Superior quality products & evolving vehicle coverage
Outstanding customer service and technical support
Continuous training for our customers & employees
We strive to build quality products and strong partnerships with our customers to ensure our mutual growth and profitability."
