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

This week is a very special week for everyone! Crateinsider.com celebrated its 7 year anniversary, and the Unsealed-Life Beyond the Bolts show has been in production for a full year! We celebrated with a couple of margaritas and of course Steve's (basic) Ultra. 

Questions Asked On The Show

602 carb is loading up in corners and blowing gas out of breather. Changed carb and did same thing. Not loosing fuel pressure. Got 9 pounds of pressure. Never had this problem before. To much fuel pressure?
Is it worth indexing the plugs in a 602?
Steve question about 602 crate 650 vdl built for VP CHP fuel torque of engine real good but peak at 3800 seams to run better at 5600 than 6000 6000 chip rule what do you think?
I have the flat base air cleaner from Kate question is how high off the carb should it be?
Yes asphalt b mod 2500lb just wondering about torque 410 at 3800 thin drops off 390 he power at 5000 thin drops off how does the torque work better when it's falling off?
Does the 602 have a 1 or 2 piece balancer?
Hey guys. With running E85 would timing be about the same as running 93 octane?
Do I need to get regulator and get pressure down?
What does it cost to rebuild a 602?
How accurate are the timing marks on the 604 balancers?
Hey Steve i have a 525 that keeps burning up a cam sensor. Can you recommend a fix?
On a 602 imca Northern sport mod. What is the best bolt on part cost vs performance gain?
Steve thoughts on a 650 braswell carb on a 602 your engine 1 season old?
What is the best pulleys and fan to run on a 602 I am running reverse mount power steering?

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

Kate has had an eventful week putting together furniture for the new addition to her Air BnB rentals, R-Town Retreat. She has also learned new software called Streamyard to stream line her channel's live videos, debuting it on this episode for the first time. Steve has spent the week catching up at the shop and chasing down engines. 

Questions Asked On The Show

Since you are talking about grounds. What is your idea with a 604?
How far out is Steve on new motors or rebuilds?
I have used 6 qts pan also one for the filter and one for the cooler and had my oil light come on and added one quart and light off ( canton 6 qts pan)?
Who has the best 602 replacement valve springs?
ball spline vs slip yoke for crate racing?
Does paper air filter hurt power? If so which one makes most power?
What coil do you recommend four 604?
Have you seen more of a hp gain with the r2c 2bbl base or the 4bbl base running a 4412 carburetor?
Can you run Ford equivalent to gm crate engine?
Should I use GM specs on setting Valves?
How far are you out on 604s?
What do you guys recommend for changing the springs night wise?
what kind of hp have you seen on a 602 and 604 on gas?
Does battery location and length of cables affect performance?
USRA allow 7500rpm for 525 does it lose longevity and how much??
CT525 what’s the best fuel to run?
Most HP seen out of CT525 on gas??

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

Kate has returned from Bristol with more than she left with, and a couple of bruises. However, her time in Tennessee was nothing short of an absolute blast. Steve has been up to Steve things, rebuilding engines and following the latest viral posts. 

Questions Asked On The Show

Question Steve I added Daytona 1 to engine after engine ran got to 180 I checked valve lash and there was a white slick oily residue on rockers and in side of valve cover?
What's your opinion about running 93 octane pump gas in a 602 crate vs Sunoco 98 racing fuel?
To go with the D1 604 oil, what filter?
Ok, talk oil...best to run with no cost concerns?
With the cost of fuels going up...It affects a bunch of smaller teams...Is that something that restricts building horsepower?
What fuel is best for a 602?
Will exhaust leak make it pop while idling , what gaskets do you recommend?

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

This week has been busy for Kate and Steve. Kate has been preparing for Bristol, complete with a freshly wrapped van (done by Dirt Wrap). Steve has been working hard to get engines rebuilt for his awesome Hendren Racing Engines customers and keeping up with interesting holidays.

Questions Asked On The Show Steve tell us the difference between the mobile one that is advertised on the oil pan and a more producible oil.
I got a 604 from gm do they come with the valves shimmed or should I shim them when I change springs?
What’s the MSD RPM pill that you recommend??
what kind of fuel pressure should I be pushing at high speed, 604/methanol with bypass regulator?
Bought a 602 that was pretty carbonized up in valves and top of piston. Any way to help clean that out?
How much of a worry is there really about the back order problem with the 602/604?
If yr distributor is locked. Do you still set timing a 0 on harmonic balancer. Is is there a better way to figure out timing?
Have you ran a drop base on a billet with a 2 inch or taller spacer?
Steve, do you like anti-reversion mufflers on a 604?
602 valve springs. Do you recommend TDC or run air into cylinder to keep valve from dropping? What psi?
Is the best way to set fuel air mixture by using a vacuum gage?
Talking about carburetors what kind of spacer do you recommend?
So my friend in chico is running a 4412 on his 602 and iv ben trying to convince him to run a 4bbl so how much power is he leaving on the table?
what brand and CFM 4bbl do u recommend for the 602?

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

Kate has had an eventful week preparing for the up coming race at Bristol, and shopping for her 2nd Air BnB rental. Steve has been doing what he does best, rebuilding crate engines. 

To get access to the Racelogic Chassis school, click here.

To get visit Kate’s first Air bnb, click here.

Questions Asked On The Show

On a stock 602. How much oil should we be running?
Any news or updates on getting a 602/604 from Chevy. Tried to order one on Friday and was told would be April or Mid May??
On a FAST distributor where does the red and black wires go to?
Would you change valve springs in a crate motor that been sitting for 3 years?
Reading a spark plug..What is the optimal colors and rings you look for?
Does indexing plugs make a HP difference?
Have you ever used turbo boost oil additive?

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

Kate has been playing catch up, and designer after falling ill last week. She is now furnishing her 2nd Air bnb property. Steve is in the same boat he has been in for months...behind. Thanks to all his awesome customers, he has a shop full of engine rebuilds to get to.

To get visit Kate's first Air bnb, click here.

Questions Asked On The Show

What do you think crate racing will be like on Bristol compared to like full send it Super Late Models Steve Hendren?
Steve what plug gap and heat range should I run using NGK plugs on a 602 with E85?
Bristol gonna be a mess or good show? Saw some practice and not the easiest place to run it looked.

 

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

Kate just arrived back from Nebraska where she finished her Racelogic Chassis School tour. That means her week will be once again filled with editing the class for the online version. Steve has had his typical week of catching up on awesome engine work, and hanging out at his favorite bar.  

To get access to the online version of the Racelogic Chassis School, click here.

Questions Asked On The Show

Where can people find some more horsepower on the 602 motors without cheating? Header style/brand? Distributors? Carb brand?
On a 604 do you prefer to run a motor first like 5 nights then blue print it or blue print it right out of the box?
Spark plug heat range on e85?
Is the Super Bowl still the recommended carb for 604 on E85?
How much of a blend can be made before it changes specific gravity?
Hi question about oil changes. Should I change my oil more often running CHP?
Steve, what all do you do to your 604 engines, what kind of packages do you offer?
On 604 what’s the best fuel?
If you could run any carb spacer 1" and under on a crate what would it be?
My track ban CHP so I'm going to run a basic 96-100 fuel. What air fuel ratio makes the best power for 602?
What is the optimum engine temp for the 602?
Muffler or no muffler?
Hey Steve what’s wait time on ordering a new 604 from you?
Kate and Steve 602 dual or single exhaust?
Best dirt late model 604 header?

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

Kate has had a busy birthday week finishing up the Racelogic Chassis School Street Stock Class! Which was just in time, because she heads out to Nebraska later this week for the next class. Steve's week has been more than the typical week of building engines. He had his work cut out for him picking out the perfect birthday present for Kate. We think he nailed it. 

To get access to the online version of the Street Stock Chassis School, click here.

Questions Asked On The Show

602 and 180 headers...any benefit?
What is the best exhaust size to run with a 602?
Mufflers or not for back pressure?
would you agree with Tim McCreadie that more and more drivers have less respect for other drivers due to the lack of consequences for driving through people?
Hey Steve, Have you done anymore testing with the e85 plugs, distributor, that you working on last summer?
Have you dyno'd multi-fire sparkplug wires? Supposed to be 15ohms or less.
What is the proper color seals for Crate Racing USA not what I call the coke bottle cap seals for 604 crates?

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

Kate has had a busy week editing the Racelogic Chassis School to check out the latest uploaded class, click here. She also took a road trip to pick up the NEW Crate Insider van! Steve is still dwindling down the number of rebuilt engines in the shop, and of course sharing his opinions via Facebook in meme language. 

Questions Asked On The Show

Is there a good on car valve spring tester for the CT525?
Do you think the mufflers would help an open motor?
My 604 gets warm on heavy drivey tracks. Rad is clean. What size thermostat do you recommend, and could it be a gear ratio problem?
Does running 10 to 12 nights before changing valve springs sound pretty common with most 604 guys?
Dropping down from open motor mod to 602 mod "imca", explain why the performance 602 says unleaded gas only and will 110 be ok?
What do you think about mods and sport mods racing at Bristol??
Do you think with the crate insider mufflers you gain to much bottom end (open motor 2 barrel crusa street stock) and it kills top end ?

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

We have a had an exciting week prepping for and attending the Racelogic Chassis School in Alabama! I am so excited about getting the video from the classes edited and out there for any racers interested. 

Questions Asked On The Show

Kate do you sell the fast ignition as a complete kit with everything needed? Distributer, box, etc
What are your inputs on Enduro racing? Good or bad on the 602 crate?
Steve in a past video you said Dyno numbers aren't all they're cracked up to be, because builders can fudge numbers. That being said is it worth the extra couple hundred to buy a new 604 that is been dynoed?
Hey guys, How often should you change out your valve springs?
Is e85 better then Sunoco 110
If I run my 604 on Alcohol, give me some suggestions for jetting for a 750 carb...non sanctioned track....and will I need a 15 psi fuel pump?
What you think of Base e85 fuels?
I see some of these asphalt guys paying $15,000 to $18,000 for 604 crate motors isn’t that a little high or is that about right?
When do u think the LS motors will replace the crate?
What’s the best way to ship a crate engine?

 

To watch this episode on our Crate Insider YouTube channel, click here.