Speedtech was founded in 2005 in Vancouver, Canada to fill a void in the Canadian market for high-performance suspension products. Initially, the company focused on custom car builds, with a product line consisting of 5 part numbers for ’67-’69 Chevrolet Camaros, including upper and lower control arms, tie rod adjusting sleeves, C5 Corvette brake adapters, and offset leaf spring shackles.
Thanks to their design and quality, Speedtech’s products quickly became popular throughout Canada, and they also began to gain traction in the US by utilizing internet marketing. In 2006, Speedtech made its debut at the SEMA show in Las Vegas, which gave the company tremendous exposure to the pro-touring automotive aftermarket industry. However, the product demand generated by the show exceeded the manufacturing capability of the original owner, who struck a deal with Blake Foster and Roger Maniscalco in 2007 to purchase the Speedtech product line and name.
With bold ambitions, Blake and Roger developed a plan to bring more products online and provide service to customers beyond their expectations. This included introducing new parts for ’64-’72 Chevelles, ’70-81 Camaros, and 94-96 Impala SS’, as well as an all-new subframe design for ’67-69 Camaros and ’68-74 Novas. The company’s growth began to take off, and Speedtech quickly gained a reputation for providing high-quality, competitively priced products that were packaged in kits of components that work well together and were easy to install.
In 2012, Speedtech made the major decision to move its entire operation from Vancouver, BC to St. George, Utah, looking beyond the huge undertaking and risk of moving operations and focusing on the vast potential rewards Speedtech could bring to the American performance car industry. During this time, employee Jay Weir joined as a partner, bringing his technician background in custom and OEM applications, service management, and varied road race driving and training positions.
Now located in a 30,000 square foot full-service facility in St. George, Utah, Speedtech performs full in-house manufacturing, product installation, full custom car builds, and complete in-house paint and bodywork services. With over 200 unique manufactured parts in their product lines, Speedtech is dedicated to continually developing parts for new applications.
In 2019, Speedtech underwent a major rebranding effort, including a new logo and image. The company acquired a new Marketing Director to lead the effort and a new engineering team to support it. Speedtech also launched a brand new line of Drag Race products, starting with a Camaro Gen 1 subframe and the anticipated Mark Williams + Speedtech Performance Drag spindle hub kit.
2020 brought an all-new excitement to the business and the world of aftermarket auto industry. Speedtech released their IRS for the F1 and F2 F-Body, A-Body, GM Trucks, and the all-new C2 Corvette Chassis. With more products, sponsored drivers, events, and exciting changes happening, being part of Team Speedtech has never been better!
Speedtech was established in 2004 in Vancouver, Canada to satiate the Canadian market’s appetite for high-performance suspension products for vintage muscle cars. Initially, the company focused on crafting custom car builds, boasting a product line comprising of five part numbers for ’67-’69 Chevrolet Camaros, including upper and lower control arms, tie rod adjusting sleeves, C5 Corvette brake adapters, and offset leaf spring shackles.
Thanks to the unparalleled design and quality of its products, Speedtech quickly found favor amongst automobile enthusiasts throughout Canada. The company also expanded its reach in the United States by leveraging the power of internet marketing. In 2006, Speedtech made its debut at the prestigious SEMA show in Las Vegas, which granted the company considerable exposure to the pro-touring automotive aftermarket industry. However, the demand generated by the show exceeded the original owner’s manufacturing capability, prompting a deal with Blake Foster and Roger Maniscalco in 2007 to acquire the Speedtech Performance product line and name.
With audacious plans and a spirit of entrepreneurship, Blake and Roger developed a comprehensive strategy to augment their product offerings and exceed customer expectations. This included introducing new parts for ’64-’72 Chevelles, ’70-81 Camaros, and 94-96 Impala SS’, as well as an all-new subframe design for ’67-69 Camaros and ’68-74 Novas. The company’s growth accelerated, and Speedtech quickly gained a reputation for providing high-quality, competitively priced products that were packaged in kits of components that work well together and were easy to install.
In a bold move, Speedtech decided in 2012 to relocate its entire operation from Vancouver, BC to St. George, Utah. Despite the undertaking and inherent risks of such a move, Speedtech Performance looked beyond the horizon and focused on the vast potential rewards it could bring to the American performance car industry.
Now situated in a 30,000 square foot full-service facility in St. George, Utah; Speedtech Performance performs full in-house design, manufacturing, and distribution. With over 300 unique manufactured parts in their product lines, Speedtech Performance is dedicated to continually developing parts for new applications.
2019 brought about a renewed sense of excitement to the business and the wider aftermarket auto industry. Speedtech released their Independent Rear Suspension (IRS) for the 67-69 F-Body, second generation F-Body, A-Body, GM Trucks, Tri-5’s and the all-new C2 Corvette Chassis. In 2022, Speedtech Performance launched an all-new range of products for Mopar enthusiasts with the E-Body and B-Body ExtReme products, including front subframes, torque arms, and IRS options. The future looks bright for Speedtech Performance as it endeavors to provide even more products for GM, Mopar, and Ford platforms.