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.

We have a had an exciting week prepping for the Racelogic Chassis School that will take place this weekend. Okay, so Steve hasn't prepared for the class yet, but he works best off script anyway...right? We had so much fun with this show, answering tech and sponsorships questions is definitely our wheelhouse.

Ford offers a crate have you heard of any series or tracks allowing them?
What’s the best fuel in a 604?
Was Hendren Racing Engines doing any sponsorship?
With alot of 604 engines coming available locally and to use in non spec classes. Are they worth rebuilding with better parts to increase performance power?
Yes, we can use any heads, crank, rods & pistons. Are the blocks worth re-using and building a good power plant with?
Local 602 rules... MSD 6AN,6ALN or HEI with soft box, all with 6300 limit chip. Which do you suggest?
On my new 602 with the factory valve springs. Is it a advantage to replace the new springs for a matched set.. or should I just run the factory set then upgrade later?
What do you think the new ct525 bumped rpm to 7500 in Usra mods is going to do to us?
Do they make a oil primer on like an oberg to prime the motor with a drill instead of using the starter?

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

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.

Steve and I reflect on the importance of safety in racing, especially concerning the race coming up this year in Bristol. My saying is "you can't win if you're dead". We are also ready to see how things go this Wednesday, January 6th, regarding the election. Will we finally know who is president?

Do you recommend CHP racing weekly in 5 gallon Pales, and will the left over fuel go bad in the cell before the race the next week?
Im getting ready to switch from open engine to crate on an IMCA A mod. What do you recommend maintenance wise to get durability or longevity out of them?
Running Imca 604. They will only let us run 1in plastic open spacer. Should run it or not?

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

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.

With Christmas break now under our belts, Steve and I sit down with a pitcher of margaritas and relax in one of my favorite spots, the R-Town Retreat. 

Do you have a 604 E-85 carb ready to ship out?
Steve I have a 650 HP carb on my 604. I run it on a 3/8 mile asphalt track. I have no clue how into stacks up. Can you test it and give some direction on either replace it or rebuild it?
Who’s carb do you recommend? And Why?
Yea you need to speed up the water pump from double pas to triple pass?
Can you recommend a mechanical fuel pump for e85 on a 602?
Have you tested Base e85 on dyno?
What is the next best header beside pro fab?

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 have had a busy week of playing catch up from doing ALL THE THINGS. But it is always fun to take the time to talk to our followers, and answer tech questions. And of course take a shot to celebrate the holidays! 

Did you learn anything super new that stands out the most for crate 604 motors this year?
Is your flat bottom crate breather really make a difference on power?
Have y’all tried Bold Rock ciders?
In our rules here in Oregon it says street stocks have a 3300 lb minimum weight but then it says if you are running’s 602 Create motor you can be 3100 lbs why is that?
Did hendren racing engines have good business in 2020?
When you think we will see a bulletin from gm on the bearings?
That's not a bearing roll for that $ 4600?
650 or 750 carb for a 3/8 mile track?

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 had an awesome time this week at the CARS Racing Show. Seeing the racing community all come together for such an amazing time was the refresh we all needed. We especially loved getting to meet our customers from all over the United States face to face. It was humbling to see how well our hard work paid off. Next year we are coming back bigger and better, scheduled date coming soon!

I have seen something about improved harmonic balancers on newer motors. What's improved and would a older motor benefit with newer one?

You can check out this episode on our YouTube channel here.

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 have had a great week promoting the CARS Racing show happening this week! Were going to have awesome items for sale in our booth, as well as all the other exhibitors. New products are also going to be unveiled. If you haven't registered for your free tickets, check out the website! 

To get your FREE tickets click here.

Best x85 carb?
On a 604. What fuel is better? E85 or chp?
Hey Steve what are your thoughts on VDL carbies? 
Will you guys have Spring Smashers at the show?

You can check out this episode on our YouTube channel here.

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 have had a great week promoting the CARS Racing show this week. If you haven't registered for your free tickets, check out the website! Thanksgiving is coming up, so were expressing our gratitude for family and friends.

To get your FREE tickets click here.

What are the best replacement valve springs to use?

How often should you change the valve spring on 604?

Do you have family restrictions for Thanksgiving dinner?

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 have both had a busy week full of engine building and trade show promoting. So what are we doing with our few minutes of down time? Blaming shock guys and planning Thanksgiving, of course. Totally kidding! We know it was the flag guy. 

Oven bake turkey or deep fried?
Best gas for 602?
Is it worth rebuilding a 602 or freshen up?
Do you carry distributor lockout kits?
X85 better than race 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 has been a whirlwind of emotions stemming from the election. We have our views and opinions on what took place, and in some cases have strait up facts to back them up. The future of racing is in the balance under this presidency, but we will remain steadfast because racing is life!

Can you run a 525 on old Smokey?
Can u tell me if a 650xp a good carb for a 602 crate in street stock?

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 kicked things off with a recent negative comment we received on our YouTube channel. We decided to take that time to remind everyone that outside of our knowledge of all things racing, this show is opinion based. In our opinion, racing could die out depending on how the upcoming election goes. 

Questions Asked On The Show

Let’s talk about why the cvr cars are so good?
Im gonna fog my motor for winter. Do you have any recommendations on what to use?
With a 604 engine running VP 110 racing fuel. Changing to E85 racing fuel. Do you have to change the spark plug? Or the spark plug gap? 
Do you have Tare offs for a R7 pro helmets?
I just bought the reverb mufflers. Do i need different tail pipe lengths, jetting changes?
Kate took your advice about using social media to promote my racing program. Trying to find someone who understands this stuff. Any suggestions?