High Performance Powertrains
Learn how to tune an engine and peak its power.
The art of increasing horsepower & efficiency.
If you live for speed and want to be skilled at increasing horsepower and efficiency, our High-Performance Powertrains program is built for you. After 6 months in your core program, it takes just 12 weeks to gain the skills to tune engines, optimize performance, and build high-powered machines for the street, strip, or track.
At WyoTech, you don’t just learn theory. 50% of your training is hands-on, working directly with high-performance engines, carburetors, and EFI tuning software. By the time you graduate, you’ll have the foundational skills needed to step into the high-performance motorsports industry.
What You’ll Learn at Our High Performance Automotive School
Over 12 weeks after your core training, you’ll go beyond the basics, learning how to rebuild engines, fine-tune fuel systems, and push performance to the limit.
Phase I: Mastering the Mechanical Side (Weeks 1-6)
Before you can fine-tune an engine, you need to understand how it operates. The first six weeks focus on:
- Engine Operation 101: Learn the fundamentals of airflow, compression, and combustion.
- Cylinder Head Porting & Polishing: Improve airflow for increased power output.
- Carburetor Tuning: Understand fuel delivery, proper matching, and modifications.
- Engine Rebuilding & Modifications: Disassemble, measure, and rebuild high-performance engines.
- Component Selection & Matching: Learn how to pair the right parts for maximum efficiency.
- Industry Software Training: Use professional tools to analyze engine performance.
Phase II: Electronic Tuning & Dyno Testing (Weeks 7-12)
The second phase shifts into the electronic side of high-performance tuning. You’ll put your knowledge to the test by tuning WyoTech’s shop vehicles and learning EFI and carburetor tuning techniques.
Training includes:
- Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) Systems: Master modern fuel delivery systems and tuning software.
- Building a Timing & Fuel Curve: Learn how to optimize ignition and fuel maps for maximum performance.
- Dyno Tuning: Work on real engines in WyoTech’s in-shop dyno, fine-tuning for power and efficiency.
- Carburetor Modifications: Understand how to adjust and modify carburetors for peak performance.
- Personal Project Opportunity: Get hands-on experience working on your own performance build.
Note: At this time, the program focuses on gasoline-powered vehicles only.
Hands-On Training That Gets You in the Shop
If you want to learn high-performance powertrains, you need to be working on real engines, not just reading about them. At WyoTech, half your time is spent in the shop, wrenching on carbureted and EFI systems, porting cylinder heads, tuning fuel maps, and running dyno tests.
You won’t just sit through lectures; you’ll be in the thick of it, learning by doing.
Learn from People Who’ve Been There
Our instructors have lived and breathed high-performance motorsports. They’ve built engines for race cars, street beasts, and off-road machines, and they’ll pass that knowledge on to you. Whether it’s maximizing horsepower, fine-tuning an air-fuel ratio, or diagnosing performance issues, you’ll be learning straight from the pros who’ve worked in the field.
Get Career-Ready in Just 9 Months
This isn’t a four-year degree with filler courses. In just 9 months, you’ll go from knowing the basics to building and tuning high-performance engines. One phase focuses on the mechanical side — learning how to rebuild engines, match components, and optimize airflow. The next phase dives into the electronic side, where you’ll tune ignition timing, fuel curves, and get real-world experience on our in-shop dynos.
Certifications That Give You a Competitive Edge
You’ll also have the opportunity to earn Snap-On and ASE Entry-Level Certifications, proving to employers that you know your way around high-performance motorsports. These certifications show you can diagnose, modify, and tune high-performance engines, making you a valuable asset in any performance shop, tuning facility, or race team.
Life at WyoTech in Laramie
Laramie is the perfect place to focus on your high-performance training. With the Snowy Range nearby, you can hit the trails for some fishing or snowboarding when you need a break. In town, there’s always something to do, from local rodeos to University of Wyoming sports.
The small-town vibe means friendly faces everywhere, and it won’t take long to feel at home while you build your skills and connections for your career in high-performance powertrains.
Start Your High-Performance Career Today
If you’re serious about horsepower and want a career in high-performance motorsports, WyoTech gives you the skills, training, and hands-on experience to make it happen.
Fill out the form to connect with a WyoTech representative and take the first step toward a career in high-performance automotive technology.
High-Performance Automotive Training FAQs
What can I do with a high-performance motorsports education from WyoTech?
Graduates go on to work as high-performance technicians in performance tuning shops, race teams, engine-building facilities, and custom fabrication shops. Whether you want to specialize in engine tuning, powertrain modifications, or high-performance diagnostics, this program gives you the skills to break into the industry.
Do I need prior experience to enroll?
No prior experience is required. Whether you’re a gearhead looking to go pro or just getting started, WyoTech’s program is designed to take you from the basics of engine performance to advanced tuning techniques in just 9 months.
Will I get to work on real engines?
Yes. At WyoTech, 50% of your training happens in the shop. You’ll work on gasoline-powered engines, learning how to port cylinder heads, fine-tune carburetors, and optimize EFI systems — all on real vehicles and shop engines.
Can I bring my own project car to work on?
Yes, if space allows and competencies are met. Many students choose to apply what they’ve learned to their projects, whether it’s a drag car, street machine, or classic rebuild. Talk to your instructors about the possibilities.
Is job placement guaranteed after graduation?
While we can’t guarantee job placement, our career services team works closely with employers in the performance and motorsports industries to connect graduates with job opportunities. Many of our students go on to work in race shops, tuning facilities, and custom engine-building companies.