Racing Insiders Podcast

Welcome to our show Unsealed: Life Beyond the Bolts! Each week, Kate Dillon from Crate Insider and Steve Hendren from Hendren Racing Engines go live on the Crate Insider Facebook page to chat about world events, random things, and to answer tech questions.

This week was all about summarizing the CARS Racing Show. So many great deals, sponsorships, and info was given in the racing industry during the show. We are so happy with how it turned out.

QUESTIONS ASKED ON THE SHOW

Seen the video about rotella oil. We have been running it and having overheating issues and will be switching to the klotz you guys offer.Would there be a connection with the rotella 15-40 and overheating issues since we are not allowed oil coolers in our 602 tour type modified?
Got a sweet spot area for 602 on chp?
what is the best carb spacer to run for 602 using 4 barrel. Completely open spacer, one with 4 straight holes, or 4 holes tapered?
Any updated news on 2 barrel e85 development from your cars show?
Dash 20 radiator hose or will dash 16 radiator hose work and keep the 604 properly cooled?
Is there any interest in 180 degree headers these days on a 602?
im pretty sure this has been mentioned before but is 34 degrees of timing the recommendation for a 602 on e85?
What spark plugs are the best for E85? The standard ngk 5724 or is there a different model ngk for E85?
Do you know if a lot of guys and gals are running E85 in the crate series
How much oil do u recommend I see some say 6qts some 7 some 8 which is best?
So Im curious exactly what you mean by a billet center section. LIke would a Willys carb have a billet center section?

Welcome to our show Unsealed: Life Beyond the Bolts! Each week, Kate Dillon from Crate Insider and Steve Hendren from Hendren Racing Engines go live on the Crate Insider Facebook page to chat about world events, random things, and to answer tech questions.

This week was all about prepping for the CARS Racing Show, and answering some awesome tech questions. Tune in to hear about all the mayhem and learn a few tech tips along the way.

QUESTIONS ASKED ON THE SHOW
Have you tried the brisk multi fire plugs on any of the crates, particularly the 602?
Steve when will Pro Fab start building modified headers?
In CRUSA it says no individual cylinder tuning, but it says Willy’s Equalizer is legal. Please explain, and are Superbowls legal?
Hey do u have a rim polish roller side falcon in stock?
Why are the steel mufflers 3 out vs the stainless 3-1/2 Are the 3’s for the 602?
Do I need to remove the foam in my cell if I plan to run e85?
Walker air filter question i run a 11 inch round x 6 inch tall K&N what would be equivalent?
Is a K and N flow control filter with the contoured base a better choice than a standard air cleaner? 
i was running a e85 750cfm an ran flawless (cammed 350 vortec) will it be to much for the 604 crate?
Have you ever refreshed a mullins 604 crate killer motor? I've took it apart an some of the stuff didn't seem right spec wise?
What fuel you recommend starting out on 604 or does it really matter. On my hobby stock I ran pump gas e85?
What does Steve clean his hands with? The engine builders I know have perpetually black hands.
Does anyone sell just a bare billet center section?

Welcome to our show Unsealed: Life Beyond the Bolts! Each week, Kate Dillon from Crate Insider and Steve Hendren from Hendren Racing Engines go live on the Crate Insider Facebook page to chat about world events, random things, and to answer tech questions.

We are happy to announce a new aspect of the CARS Racing Show, there will now be a Swap Meet portion to the show. To get a booth and get rid of those race car parts you have lying around and make some money, click here.

QUESTIONS ASKED ON THE SHOW

when you freshen an engine do you have to use genuine GM parts ??
how much Rpm that a 525 can take with springs?
If I have a crossover header into a Y pipe should I run one inti reversion muffler or two before the Y?
Are you gonna have 602 Beyea Mild steel headers at your show available to buy?
Do y’all have any experience with the Willys fuel pressure regulator? It’s the vacuum actuated one. I haven’t had a chance to call Willy’s and ask them about it, but where does the vacuum hose hook up too?
How much power gain would I see on a 602 by switching my serpentine pulleys system to a cog belt drive system?
Steve do you prefer mufflers on 604 late model if so what type?
602 Header for stop and go tracks, that also get slick in the MidWest...Schoenfelds?
Doing the Rush switch to e85, run a fuel safe cell with the foam not that track matters but run PPMS. How addiment r you that i remove the foam running e85?
Opinions on the Jones front HTD pulleys or the Serpentine pulleys, which is better?
On a 602 is there any performance gain to switch from front to rear on ps pump and fuel pump?
Are there some used crates that where built last year people should stay away from?
What should the average cost be to break-in & dyno a new 602? There are "places" that charge $10k - &12k to "race prep" a 602 without breaking the GM seals. Do plugs, carb, and front pulley setup really justify the cost...if the engine isn't opened up?
Has Steve received any of the new production Crate engines from GM yet?Is GM catching up at all?
Are flames from a 602 in the corners running 98 a sign of a well tuned engine?

Welcome to our show Unsealed: Life Beyond the Bolts! Each week, Kate Dillon from Crate Insider and Steve Hendren from Hendren Racing Engines go live on the Crate Insider Facebook page to chat about world events, random things, and to answer tech questions.

Merry Christmas everyone! We come baring gifts, with some exciting news. We are happy to announce a new aspect of the CARS Racing Show, there will now be a Swap Meet portion to the show. To get a booth and get rid of those race car parts you have lying around and make some money, click here.

QUESTIONS ASKED ON THE SHOW

How much hp does it take to run a alternator/whats a good alternator setup to run?
What's your recommendation for headers for 604 late model on E85?
How do you get torque out of a 604?
How tall of air cleaner do you recommend. With flat air cleaner base and top?
With IMCA going to a 6800 chip rule from 6400. Do I have anything to worry about putting a 6800 chip?
Do I run a different plug for E85?
Have you done anything with eq1 heads or dart heads for b mod?
I am for the first time installing Schoenfeld try-y headers to my 6 race old 604. I haven't been running a muffler. Is there a muffler that will increase performance, or should I leave it open?
Can you have too much torque?
I’m going to run a 602 bmod on e85. I have a whole Jones front drive system but I’m looking to see what size Jones fan y’all would recommend? 
Also, CRUSA just wrote in that e85 is now allowed in 602 with a 50 lb weight penalty, is the difference in performance worth the 50 lbs?
Are we getting closer to being able to get spark plugs easier?
Going from 105 octane to 91, would you recommend tuning the carb at all?
How many races and/or laps do you recommend oil changes for the various top racing oils?
What's your thoughts on oil coolers?
With a 602, would you say it’s safe to change my 6400 chip to 6500? It’s either that or gear change in my situation because we are on the chip too soon before corner entry?
​I'm making the switch to E85 and just got my new stealth carb in. Curious as to should I run any top engine lube in my fuel and if so what do you recommend? Ill be running x85.
​Any special oil I need to run with e85 or does my oil change cycle need to shorten to 3 races vs 5?
Hey Kate and Steve ! For steve what is a better fuel for a 602 crate e-85 or vp109?
​Is there a big difference between the walker air filters and k&n air filters?
Should the fan be half in half out of shroud?
Kate, is the allstar distributor gear that you have on your site the one that i need for a 602? and will it fit the msd black chevy pro billit distributor you sell?

Welcome to our show Unsealed: Life Beyond the Bolts! Each week, Kate Dillon from Crate Insider and Steve Hendren from Hendren Racing Engines go live on the Crate Insider Facebook page to chat about world events, random things, and to answer tech questions.

Kate and Steve recap their week of working in the motorsport industry and answer some great tech questions. This week's show is focused on headers, regarding torque and horsepower. They also dive into what fuel works best for different applications.

QUESTIONS ASKED ON THE SHOW

what carburetors do u recommend?
Are Pro Fab headers worth the $$ over other brands like Beyea, Dynatech, Schoenfeld . Steve, can you give some examples of Dyno numbers difference based on different brand headers?
Iv been reading trying to understand what the power valve does. Iv had 4.5 and 6.5 sizes. Just can't understand what they do and what size to run?
Reversion mufflers? Worth the money?
I have a 604 with fastrak seals what would be involved in getting crate usa seals installed on engine would I have to have built again?
What’s the difference in the 603 versus the 604 crate motor?
How important is consistency in Reid Vapor Pressure of race fuel?
What fuel would you recommend for a 602, 91 or vp105. Thoughts on mixing?
How many regular sat night shows would you put on a 604 before freshen?
Running a crate 602 with a hp650 on a half mile dirt track. What thickness spacer do you recommend?
What 604 spacer do you recommend? 1” or 5/8? Open vs 4 hole?
What kind of difference would it be to switch from 14 pound flywheel and 14 pound clutch setup to a brinn style trans? 602 crate

Welcome to our show Unsealed: Life Beyond the Bolts! Each week, Kate Dillon from Crate Insider and Steve Hendren from Hendren Racing Engines go live on the Crate Insider Facebook page to chat about world events, random things, and to answer tech questions.

Kate and Steve answer some great tech questions, and share some exciting news about upcoming events! To join in on these awesome events, click the links:

Cars Racing Show FREE tickets
Racelogic Chassis School

QUESTIONS ASKED ON THE SHOW

What's the best spacer to use on a 602 half mile dirt?
Is it any advantage for a lighter weight harmonic balancer?
What’s yalls thoughts on a kinser filter on a 602 pros/cons? Also is there any performance gains with pro fab headers on a 602?
any recommendation on a better oil to run with the new E85 package for Rush Series?
How many regular sat night races would you put on a 604 before doing the first freshen on it?
Do you recommend using a ethanol lube additive with e85 on a 602?
What is the best oil for a 602 crate?
What's the best lockout kit for GM HEI distributor on 602 Crate, or are they all pretty much the same?
On a 604 do you know anything inside the top end that looks like a really small long spring?

Welcome to our show Unsealed: Life Beyond the Bolts! Each week, Kate Dillon from Crate Insider and Steve Hendren from Hendren Racing Engines go live on the Crate Insider Facebook page to chat about world events, random things, and to answer tech questions.

Kate and Steve answer some great tech questions, and share some exciting news about upcoming events! To join in on these awesome events, click the links:

Cars Racing Show FREE tickets
Racelogic Chassis School

QUESTIONS ASKED ON THE SHOW

What is your favorite grade and brand of oil to use in a 602?
Is it safe to run Shell rotella oil in a crate race engine?
With replacing valve springs on a 604 do I need to check and use shims or just change out?
What is the best 602 and 604 motor running temp?
Any advice to re connect the diaphragm to a Procam mechanical fuel pump?
What’s is cost to rebuild a 602?
Best carb for 604 late model dirt on x85 for best HP?

Welcome to our show Unsealed: Life Beyond the Bolts! Each week, Kate Dillon from Crate Insider and Steve Hendren from Hendren Racing Engines go live on the Crate Insider Facebook page to chat about world events, random things, and to answer tech questions.

Kate and Steve recap their weeks and share some exciting news about upcoming events! To join in on these awesome events, click the links:

Cars Racing Show FREE tickets
Racelogic Chassis School

QUESTIONS ASKED ON THE SHOW
How’s the new tracking device? I have to contact you this week about it lots of interest.
Steve, do you feel there are any assembly year 604’s better than others?
Do y’all know a time frame on getting 602’s ?

Welcome to our show Unsealed: Life Beyond the Bolts! Each week, Kate Dillon from Crate Insider and Steve Hendren from Hendren Racing Engines go live on the Crate Insider Facebook page to chat about world events, random things, and to answer tech questions.

Kate and Steve recap their weeks and share some exciting news about upcoming events! To join in on these awesome events, click the links:

Cars Racing Show FREE tickets
Racelogic Chassis School

QUESTIONS ASKED ON THE SHOW
what clutch do you think is the best for a big 3/8 track for hobby stocks 602crate motor is what I run?
Are the 602 getting any better?
What size/brand carb spacer do you recommend for a 602 B-Mod on mostly 1/4 tracks?
Do you expect to get any "Race Prepped" HEI's soon?
Do u believe a imca hobby stock is as expensive as a stock car?
Is the chassis class still on 602/604 when and where?
Steve is there a substantial difference going to a billet center section carb? 604/e85
Did GM finally realize they had issues with the 602's? I see they halted production. Maybe they are importing some Mexican technicians?
Is it worth it to freshen a 602 or buy a new one?
Any preference on tire prep machines?

Welcome to our show Unsealed: Life Beyond the Bolts! Each week, Kate Dillon from Crate Insider and Steve Hendren from Hendren Racing Engines go live on the Crate Insider Facebook page to chat about world events, random things, and to answer tech questions.

QUESTIONS ASKED ON THE SHOW

do your metric ss run stock rearends or 9 inch ?...was reading a post some one at local track here in Ontario wanting 9 inch instead of 30 year old scrap yard parts?
What is turn around right now for refresh/blueprint on a 602?
With all the attitude cars have these days do you guys ever push the angled carb spacer or stick to flat 1”?
Hello to ya, what are your thoughts on the shock technology and cost?
What is difference in hp 110 to e85 that you seen?
Rear mount or block mount fuel pump? Any advantage to either?
Steve what do you do to 602 crates before you resell a motor?