Welcome to American High Performance,
your #1 American Muscle car performance and service center in the DMV!
Modern and vintage American muscle cars are the focus of American High Performance. Performance upgrades are our specialty. From small improvements like a cold air intake to building 1000+ HP street demons, we came make your dream car come true. We know your car inside and out and will maintain it in top performance as well.
We’re often booked weeks in advance so get your appointment reservation early. However, there are times we can work a small job in here and there when the opportunity presents itself so call soon. To get a quote on taking your vehicle to the next level or schedule a repair or even an oil change, call us at (703)339-7412 or email estimates@americanhp.com today!
We are situated on Terminal Road in Lorton, Virginia, just off the I-95 Fort Belvoir exit. We can set everything up with a phone call and offer online invoicing. GIVE US A CALL. WE WANT TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR PERFORMANCE DREAMS!!!
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About American High Performance Lorton, VA
For most people, auto maintenance and repair is not fun or convenient. Most performance enthusiasts, while anxious to experience the exhilaration of improved power and handling, have neither the equipment, knowledge or skills to perform complex upgrades. AHP does. We are the best in the DMV at upgrading and maintaining America’s best muscle cars. And we want make the process as easy and enjoyable as possible for you. We genuinely care about your car and your experience, and it shows. Our first-time customers continually become our long term customers time and time again, choosing us for all their auto needs.
We’re committed to performance and to serving you with quality and value. Bring your car in today for an inspection, and see what our commitment to quality is all about! We may not be related, but you’ll feel like we’re family.
The Absolute Best Car Service in Lorton, VA
Our mission is simple: to provide the best products and service to our customers at the best value possible. We take great pride in our company, our commitment to customer service and in the products we sell. We know and only offer the best performing components for your vehicle.
We specialize in modern American Muscle including the Mustang, Camaro, Corvette and all Dodge Hemi vehicles, the Challenger, Charger, 300C and Jeep SRT8. Our American performance shop serves the Northern Virginia, Washington DC and Maryland area with expert installation services.
Recently Serviced Vehicles
2004 Ford Mustang
- Check upper & lower control arm bushings
- CONTROL ARM – Remove & Replace
- Rear Axle Alignment
- Fuel Charge
2014 Ford Mustang
- Install clutch & shifter
2017 Ford F-150
- – P04DB: crankcase ventilation disconnected – U0284: Lost comm with active grille – Found PCV line at psgr side cam cover leaking; bad o-rings; replaced with new Ford fittings – test drove; no codes pending; readiness monitors still completing
2019 Dodge Challenger
- Remove and Replace Cat-Back Exhaust
- Install CAI
2015 Chevrolet Corvette
- – Idle uneven after coming to a stop – Clutch chatters (19K miles)
- – vehicle has a fuel pump flow code, P2635 – tests on vehicle show steady fuel pressure above idle but highly fluctuating fuel pressure at idle – datalogs inconclusive due to tuning software error
2004 Cadillac XLR
- Replace transfer pump components in both tanks
- Addl effort to install
- Fuel
2014 Ford Mustang
- Install Parts and Align Vehicle
- – shock tower covers would not seat firmly; concerned they would fall off when driving; left them in front seat with headlight splitters
2018 Chevrolet Camaro
- – Steering gets very stiff when the fault comes on – Multiple communication codes in PCM – Vehicle had bad ground on Engine block. Repaired ground and all is well at this point Warranty
2011 Chevrolet Camaro
- – test drove vehicle several times; could feel the engine getting unsteady during easy accel from cruise; idle is smooth; unsteadiness is being caused by AFM; comes on too soon and is in & out; turn off in tune
- – has stock pedal/throttle; pedal position sensor readings erratic; replace
- Replace accelerator pedal assembly
- Adjust PCM tune to turn off AFM
2016 Chevrolet Suburban
- INstalled pushrods too long; replaced with correct length by measurement; engine got even noisier; remove engine for engine shop
- Remove engine for engine shop work
- Honed lifter bores; replaced lifters with LS7; replaced one main bearing and all rod bearings; polished crank
- Reinstall engine and test
Services:
- Brakes & Brake Repair
- Oil Changes
- Tires & Tire Repair
- Mufflers & Exhaust
- Check Engine Light
- Belts & Hoses
- And Much More...