Serving the greater Danbury Connecticut community for over 40 years, DCE is a fully outfitted automotive engine rebuilding facility. Collectively, we have over 100 years of experience. Over the years, we have worked on a wide variety of engine types. We know engines. Our roots go back to supporting the high-performance street and racing community. Today, we also support local automotive repair facilities with engine rebuilding and repair services for both domestic and import. Many of those services are listed here on our site. Browse the site, give us a call, or stop into our shop. We look forward to hearing from you.
Serving the greater Danbury Connecticut community for over 40 years, DCE is a fully outfitted automotive engine rebuilding facility. Collectively, we have over 100 years of experience. Over the years, we have worked on a wide variety of engine types. We know engines. Our roots go back to supporting the high-performance street and racing community. Today, we also support local automotive repair facilities with engine rebuilding and repair services for both domestic and import. Many of those services are listed here on our site. Browse the site, give us a call, or stop into our shop. We look forward to hearing from you.
Our shop was updated and we wanted to show you what services we offer here at Danbury Competition Engines! Take a look at our YouTube channel
Our shop was updated and we wanted to show you what services we offer here at Danbury Competition Engines! Take a look at our
YouTube channel
Jim Botelho
General Manager
Jim is the General Manager of Danbury Competition Engines (DCE) and nephew of Joe LaPine, the founder of DCE. Jim continues to learn the craft and science of high performance engine building under his uncle and continues the tradition of the company as the business grows due to increased capabilities, increased expertise of staff, and DCE’s good name in the community. Jim holds a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with three decades of design experience. Jim’s most significant accomplishment in the powersport industry includes the ground-up design and development of a high-performance race/street engine for the Harley Davidson aftermarket. This product is at the final stages of development and is planned to soon become part of a new product offering at DCE.
In addition, Jim has developed new products to support the 7.3L Ford Godzilla engine including a new, low profile intake manifold aimed at the Fox-body mustang market and similar applications.
Jeff Roell
He supports current customers – of the combined DCE and DCD – at these races and advises them throughout their race weekend with encouragement, any complimentary quick fixes that are needed and even lining them up in the pits. Jeff has known and worked with Joe Lapine for over 30 years and Jim Botelho for almost 20 years. These relationships and group project efforts through the years resulted in the successful combining of DCE and DCD for a larger, more successful “One Stop Shop” where customers can come to receive great service with integrity and value.
Our History
From racing, to high performance street, to basic engine repair and rebuilding, DCE has supported the Danbury area since 1979. Our roots go back to supporting the Danbury Fair Race arena. Our passion for high performance is still just as strong now and we look forward to helping you on your next project.
Our Services
We provide a full range of services related to engine rebuilding and assembly. We pride ourselves in the knowledge and guidance we provide to our customers. When you work with us, you should expect to receive expert advice and support. We want you to be successful and are interested in providing you with the right information on every project.
Our Future
Innovation in engine technology!