Arce Engines

10/10/2026

For all you that are kicking ass around the house!💪🏽

10/09/2026

Today Arce Engines would like to recognize Sandy Arce!

Sandy Arce: The Heart Behind the Music and the Machines

For many people in the Santee and East County communities, Sandy Arce is known as much for her warmth, energy, and love of dance as she is for her unwavering commitment to the success of the family business, Arce Engines.

Alongside her husband, Dave Arce, Sandy has helped build a life centered on family, hard work, and community. Since the founding of Arce Engines in 1990, the business has grown from a small operation in a two-car garage into a respected automotive machine shop and performance engine company serving customers throughout Southern California and beyond.

While Dave became known for his engine-building expertise and racing accomplishments, Sandy became the welcoming face that many customers, racers, and friends came to know. Customers have frequently praised the friendly atmosphere and personal service that she helped create, making people feel like family rather than simply customers.

Beyond the shop, Sandy has long carried a passion for dance. Whether participating in local dance activities, supporting community events, or simply sharing her enthusiasm for music and movement with friends and family, dance has always reflected her vibrant personality. Her love of dancing represents more than a hobby—it reflects her belief in celebrating life, building friendships, and creating joyful moments for those around her.

Throughout the years, Sandy's dedication to both family and business has been instrumental in the success of Arce Engines. Together, she and Dave navigated the challenges of entrepreneurship while raising a close-knit family and supporting each other's dreams. Friends and family often describe Sandy as a source of encouragement, positivity, and stability—the person who keeps everyone moving forward during both victories and setbacks.

The racing community has also seen Sandy's devotion firsthand. As Arce Engines became involved in circle-track racing and earned recognition for engine-building excellence, she remained a constant supporter behind the scenes, sharing in the long hours, road trips, race weekends, and countless sacrifices that successful racing programs require.

Today, Sandy Arce's legacy is not measured by trophies or business achievements alone. It is found in the relationships she has built, the family she helped raise, the customers she welcomed, and the joy she has spread through her passion for dance. Her story is one of loyalty, grace, and devotion—a woman who helped build a successful business while never losing sight of the importance of family, friendship, and living life with enthusiasm.

In many ways, Sandy Arce has been the rhythm behind the success of Arce Engines: steady, dependable, and always moving forward with heart. ❤️

03/18/2026

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1371993064972674&id=100064859791138&mibextid=ZbWKwL

The latest episode of the Engine Professional Podcast is live!

We talk shop pricing, how to handle customer supplied parts, and everything in between.

Check it out: https://podcast.engineprofessional.com/episode-36-are-you-a-man-with-a-business-or-a-businessman/

10/20/2025

https://www.facebook.com/100061084823921/posts/1332289882150493/

10/20/2025

06/24/2025

Give Peace a Chance...

In recent weeks, the world has witnessed some incredibly difficult and troubling events, including the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel. Yet, amidst the chaos, one of the most powerful moments has come from our own nation—our leaders and military carried out a remarkably strategic and courageous effort that has laid the groundwork for potential global peace.

What’s most disheartening, however, is seeing so many in our own country fail to recognize or acknowledge this achievement. Instead of coming together in unity, some have chosen division over appreciation. This was a moment to stand proud, to honor those who worked tirelessly for peace, and to celebrate a rare and extraordinary step in the right direction.

Let’s not waste that chance. Let’s rise above politics and pride—and give peace the respect and support it deserves.🇺🇲

04/11/2025

Fytron Automotive Machine Shop Software is on the move!!

04/06/2025

I met this guy Stephen Brucker when he was a newly born baby and look at him now using a 60 ton press to assemble his light weight 9" ford rear gear for his open wheeled modified race car, he has grown up nicely and working on becoming a heating and air conditioning technician. His Family was the sole owner of Cajon Speedway for many, many years.

11/02/2024

In my own word..........

I want Donald Trump to win, I hope Donald Trump wins and Donald Trump is going to win!!!
Yes, I understand that Trump has a few flaws, he runs his mouth too much, he may speak poorly of others and he might be trying to defend himself because he is always poked at or bullied.
Also, understand he has made some mistakes along the way and is not a perfect person like the rest of us. He is a Family man and loves America. He wants to give back to the American citizens for them to have oportunity in our County just like he did.
Imagine this, he becomes President of the United Sates and works for us for free. He places no taxes on senior citizens, no taxes on tips, no taxes on overtime and most of all, finds a way to give every US child in America $1000 to invest in their retirement future so they will become part of the 8th wonder of the world, Compounding Intrest. That means each child will have a part of America in the future and the money to properly retire.
My prediction is, Donald will turn 4 of the swing states red and win the electoral vote by 300 or more.
Lord, let's all come together, make that effort to go vote and let's put this rhetoric behind us and start building America better than it has ever been before!!!

Have an amazing weekend!🇺🇸

06/09/2024

So many good people......

My son and I, along with Fytron Automotive Machine Shop Software spent some great time this past week at the AERA (Automotive Engine Rebuilders Association) Technical and Skills Conference hosted by Straub Technologies and AAM Group (Automotive Accessories Marketing) facilities in Piney Flats Tennessee. It was the first conference of the year for AERA and represented by industry small businesses, corporate exhibitors, equipment suppliers and industry organizers. It was filled with much education and networking to improve our industry along with good food. Basically two days of squeezing as much knowledge in my mind that I could from the likes of Randy Neal from CWT, Chris Straub from Straub Technology, The AAM staff, Steve Fox from AERA, Chris Hamann from Lakeland Auto and Marine, Roger Borer from NPW along with many others. My point here is, these good folks spent lots of time with my son and have embraced him as part of this industry group. I would like to thank them all for taking this young man "under their wing"!