Strange Engineering Transmission Valve Body
Strange Engineering: Over Five Decades of Drag Racing Excellence
Few names carry as much weight on the drag strip as Strange Engineering. The brand has grown from founder Bob Stange's two-car garage operation in Evanston, Illinois, into an ultra-modern global facility in Morton Grove, Illinois. Stange was born and raised in Chicago, working as a machinist by day, while at night he fabricated suspension parts for drag cars — turning a personal passion into a performance legacy.
Strange Engineering is a family company that has been manufacturing driveline and suspension components for many forms of racing since 1964. That heritage runs deep: drag racing pioneer Chris "The Greek" Karamesines turned to Bob Stange in the late '50s and early '60s when he couldn't find a rear end durable enough for his Top Fuel car, and that single relationship turned into a lifelong commitment. Word spread quickly, and Strange Engineering soon became the benchmark for hardcore racing components.
What Makes Strange Engineering Stand Apart
For more than 50 years, Strange Engineering has become a household word among racers and crew chiefs in the drag racing industry by supplying the best hardcore racing and performance street driveline and suspension components on the market. Their impressive lineup includes rear axles, drag brakes, coil-over shocks, coilover struts, and complete rear end assemblies — all designed and built in-house to meet the brutal demands of sanctioned competition.
Strange Engineering's rich drag racing heritage and relentless drive to innovate serve racers competing in NHRA, NMRA, and NMCA events alike. Every component reflects a manufacturing philosophy rooted in precision machining, rigorous testing, and real-world racing feedback. In-house engineers have continually looked for new ways to create and improve drag racing components, which has kept Strange Engineering the drag racing market leader for over 50 years.
Signature Product Lines
Strange Engineering's catalog spans the critical systems that determine whether a race car hooks up, launches hard, and crosses the finish line in one piece. Their legendary Ford 9-inch rear ends and Dana 60 complete assemblies are staples in bracket racing and Pro Stock builds alike. For suspension tuning, their industry-respected Coilover Spring and Shock Assemblies give drag racers precise control over chassis dynamics at every stage of the run.
Strange coilover shock bodies, eyelets, spring seats, and adjuster nuts are precisely machined from aircraft-quality aluminum, then assembled, inspected, and dyno tested at every extension and rebound speed to ensure proper valve seating and durability. These drag racing coilover shocks are designed in collaboration with NHRA chassis builders, Pro Mod racers, and World Champion Sportsman Class racers — making them a genuine track-proven solution, not just a catalog part.
Whether you are a weekend bracket racer or a seasoned professional chasing a national record, Strange Engineering builds the driveline and suspension components that serious competitors trust when it counts most.